Some Mini-quilt Inspiration

1. it's here! my gorgeous spring blooms mini quilt , 2. Joyful Spring Birdies, 3. Spring Blooms 1, 4. Mini quilt received from Anabela, 5. Spring Blooms Mini Quilt Swap June 2009, 6. Spring Blooms Mini Quilt Swap, 7. desk quilt, 8. Crazy Colorful Circles Colliding Create a Chaotic Constellation, 9. YIP 365.81 :: Monday Twinkle, 10. STUD May 1, 11. Placemat Swap Received, 12. Placemat Swap Received, 13. placemat from JMBmommy, 14. Cherry Pie Placemat 03, 15. Placemat Swap, 16. "Sweet Dreams" mini quilt Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

A flickr roundup!

I found some lovely mini-quilt pics on flickr. I figured it may be best to provide some inspiration for my Good Ol' Summertime Mini-quilt Swap partner. **Hint** I love 1930's inspired prints!

Now I just need to scan my partner's blog and become inspired...oh the possibilities!

Wordless Wednesday

Cottage Fun!

Summer cottage fun with my favorite peeps...my nieces & nephews!

Any suggestions???

I finally layered this baby that has been sitting in my closet for months now...
So I accomplished the first step of getting it out and basting...but now what about quilting? I have meandered, stippled, free-motioned my way around a quilt before, but never one this large, and that makes me a little nervous. So I'm throwing it out those creative peeps out in cyber world: How should I quilt it? Any suggestions??

Little time and so much to do!

I'm finding myself in a little bit of a pickle...so many projects to do with so little time. I guess this is what to expect when summer gets into high gear. A few things to tick off my list:

- Shorty's block for July for Live Piecefully Quilting Bee. She pre-cut the pieces and requested a certain design so it was real easy to whip this together.

- My 5" squares for swapping. I was able to scrounge up scraps of Blossom by Urban Chiks - there are 2 cuts of each print. I'll be sending these away very soon...I wonder what I'll get in return?

Lastly, some fun stuff I received!!!

SWAPS!!! (I've become addicted...truly!)

Aren't they just so pretty?! The lovely Linnea gave me some Valori Wells Sole for the Spring into Summer Fat Quarter Swap - and she even included a little scrap of Flea Market Fancy. How nice!

Left to do: A WHOLE LOT!

Of importance...I have to start my projects for Craft Hope. I don't know if I'll have time to make a baby quilt, but I sure do need to whip up some booties at least.

And to add my list, I joined the Good Ol' Summertime Mini Quilt Swap organized by the Quilting Gallery. I've become obsessed with swapping!!!! If you too wish to "swap-it-up" check out this link and sign up!! Registration ends July 6th!

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

TO ALL MY FELLOW CANADIANS, NEAR AND AFAR...

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

I hope you all have a fun, spirited holiday celebrating our wonderful nation!

On a side note: just finished my first canoe trip of the season and boy did it feel good. I didn't get too many photos, but just wanted to show off our lovely green goddess of a canoe. I'll post more photos soon...as for now, I begin my Canada Day celebrations!

A little late...

Here are some pics of a purse I completed awhile back...another linen, patchwork infusion!

I decided to keep this one, finally finished the straps, and am currently using it. I used rivets for the first time - lots of fun, but a little scary & tricky. I guess the idea of cutting a hole in a newly completed bag is a little nerve-wracking - it's just like those damn grommets!

And here's something a little special: a while back I received an email from Elizabeth in the Netherlands. She was requesting scrap fabric pieces to make an international quilt for her soon to be niece/nephew. Quilters from all over the world sent her pieces. In return I received this lovely little package - some pretty prints, and a lovely bookmark. I can't wait to see how her quilt turns out - isn't that such a lovely idea???

Other random tidbits:

-MishMash StashBash is in full swing!!! It's my first time organizing anything like this, and so far I'm loving it.

-I've been swapping like crazy over at Designer fabric swappy-poo

-We're going on our first portage trip of the summer in Algonquin Park...time to get my paddling arm ready.