UPDATES FROM THE NEST

 In the beginning of April I attended the Oxford Quilters Guild semi annual retreat.
 I think this is the 18th year. we have such a good time

 This is our snack table!!! Well we need energy to sew!!

 This is one of the quilts one gal was working on( a thousand Pyramids) It is in 30's fabric for a special wee person.

 This is the one I was doing. I got all the blocks finished.. Noe to get it to-gether with a border.

 I bought this apron kit when we were doing some retail therapy before the retreat. I made it on the Fri evening.. It is a pretty apron and had 2 pockets which were designed to match the design so they are rather invisible

Needless to say it was a fun 3 days.

THEN when I got home I had to busy myself working on some things for the

Artists of Oxford County Studio tour comin up May 4&5

I was working on some raggyy jackets

This is a red one

this one has the green tones

a very comfy jacket for this time of year

THEN

I was working on some bracelets

a couple of new designs,

and a lot of fun to make.

I have a few other things on the go but I will take a break and do that another time so stay tuned

AND THE WINNER IS......

HERE COMES PETER COTTON TAIL WITH THE GOOD NEWS

THANK YOU  to all my followers  new and old..
I appreciate your following and all the comments you take time to leave... They always make me smile..
The winner of the bracelet is "Dolores" from the blog True Blue Canadian.."
CONGRATULATIONS"
Please email me with your address Dolores and I will get your bracelet mailed first thing  this week.
I hope you enjoy wearing the bracelet...:)
Meanwhile I hope everyone had a very Happy Easter..

 

TIME FOR A GIVEAWAY

Hi and greetings to all my followers...

I have promised a giveaway for ages and just was too busy to get to it..

Here's the way for a chance to win..

Become one of my FOLLOWERS(for one chance) and  ADVERTISE the draw on your blog (for 2 chances)and your name will be included for a chance to win this gorgeous bracelet.

Followers ... be sure to advertise on your blog for an extra chance to win..

It is made up of beautiful pale pink crystals along with silver lined seed beads and a silver closure.

I made several of these which I sell for $65.00 and 25% of each sale goes to Breast Cancer Research.

I decided to give one away so good luck to each of you. 

The draw will be held on Easter Sunday 2013.

Thanks for entering

FINISHED!!

Hurrah, Got the quilt top to-gether..

I am debating weather I should add a  border.It is a wall hanging size. I'm thinking it needs a border although the book doesn't insist.. what do you think?

It is hand appliqued and machine pieced.

This is the book and all the blocks..

UPDATING

Good morning  dear friends

I'm still here and feeling very guilty about not posting. please forgive me
I have been working on a quilt which I planned to have done for Xmas but...sigh.... didn't get there ..
I finished the appliqueing  the blocks and trimmed them to size..
To-day I shall lay it out and sew it to-gether. I will take a picture at that point so you can see it...so....stay tuned.
Have yourself a happy creative day and I will see you later..

I am here....JUST!

Hello dear friends..

I just wanted to touch base and let you know I am still alive....AND ...SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

I have spent the whole day with my new computer and as far as I have learned...WINDOWS 8 SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess it will take time to learn and I have to learn to be patient but oh my!!! My XP was so nice....sigh!!

Anyway please do not give up on me as I am stubborn and will be normal again soon I hope...sigh

Meanwhile sending big hugs and hope I get some back:):):):)

CUTE TUTORIAL

This is so cute ... tell me if you made it.. You show me yours and I'll show you mine :)
Check it out at this link

http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/01/macaron-coin-purse.html/2

Here I am at Last with Updates

I cannot believe it has been so long since I blogged...I have covered a lot of ground since I was here last..
Christmas was exciting. We spent Christmas eve having dinner at my house  with dear friends and a card game after. Christmas day we were invited to a friends for dinner and a fun visit with their 8 yr.. old boy. The young ones sure know how to entertain the "old" ones and make it a lot of fun.



My DH & I then ventured off the beaten path and took off for Niagara Falls to enjoy the Festival of Lights.I am not fond of travel but I really enjoyed this trip.

 Our Suite was on the 11th floor and we had a lovely view of the falls..So magical.

 Here we are toasting the  moment

Everything was covered with the thick icy frost...so beautiful as though we were in Fairy Land

The Butterfly Conservatory was awesome.. The most beautiful species and they were everywhere.

There were feeding stations throughout  and were saw so many varieties. There was a huge turquoise butterfly that I hoped would land  but it never did, it just fluttered around the whole time. 

The Bird Sanctuary was amazing too. Species I had no idea existed.. These are just a few of my faves

We carried on with the Tourist Tradition and visited the Wax Museum...Very few likenesses which was a little disappointing, and yet great works of art when you think about  the techniques.

We visited Ripley's Believe it Or Not. So many interesting things to see and read about. Being a quilter this one took my eye. It is a quilt made up of prize winning ribbons...stunning.

We did a lot of walking and seeing and doing... We also spent some time and money in the Casino ..and reaped some rewards too.. Nice to come out on top.

So that was our little holiday escapade.

We had our family Christmas dinner the middle of Jamuary when we could finally get everyone to-gether.

It was great to be to-gether and to add to the celebration our Grandson Andrew and his partner announced I was going to be a Great grandmother!!! Oh My! what a surprise and wished them all the best.

Here is the happy couple

and here are the happy Great Grandparents to be.

That's all for now before you fall asleep!!!!

I have lots more to tell you about my Shenannigans but that will happen later..

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving comments...It makes me very happy.

So til later

I wish you all

A Very Happy New Year

Another Bag

This is the nicest design and I just had to do one in Snowman Tapestry with Leather handles..

I'm lovin' it :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY USA BLOGGERS

Busy Time

Hello Dear Friends

Did you wonder what I have been up to??

Well here it is...

 Well first of all this is my space for the Artists Create Sale

I had so many things to offer and I was well received and Happy with what I sold.

Lots of new bags and journals that pleased everyone for gifts.

      

                             

This is a "BusyBody"  She is always in her studio painting up a storm..

               Here is Bernice on her Wedding Day 

Not sure she made it as "Charlie " was in charge of getting her to the church on time but Oh MY!!Charlie got caught up in a discussion at the local bar and forgot all about Bernice! I bet she is still waiting!He is a Pisces! need I say more :)

This is from a series of "Little Women" she is 3 inches tall,free standing  and always dressed in style wearing a hat.

 

These are my "Wild Woment" pins...each one has her own style:)

Christmas wallhangings

And.............lastly some "Cupcake" earrings...a very popular item which I will put on my Etsy shop shortly.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, thay always make me smile.

Hope you enjoyed seeing my latest creations

LEST WE FORGET