Finished Hydrangea Quilt

I finally finished my hydrangea quilt. I just got through sewing on my binding. I used the Steam A Seam 2 1/4" and it worked great. You sew on your binding (mine was 2 1/4") on the front then on the back you iron down the Steam A Seam then iron down your binding to it then stitch in the ditch on the front. I think I will buy me a stitch in the ditch foot to do this again. Mr. John Nichols from Kinder, LA did the quilting and he did a great job. I don't want to do another on point quilt for a while!

New Curtains

I made me new curtains for my sewing room and a new bulletin board. The fabric I used is I guess you would say kind of retro. I've been having this fabric and I decided just to go ahead and finally do it!

Christine's Prayer Quilt

My aunt Christine Bertrand Cooper has been diagnosed with emphysema so at my retreat I worked on a signature prayer quilt for her. I used a old pack of charms called Wuthering Heights and used Paula Stoddard's book, "Hooked on Charms 2" I love her little books and I love making things with charms. They really go together fast. Please remember Christine in your prayers.

Michael Scott's Quilt

Completed this quilt for a baby shower gift. Jennifer Guillory Hardy is having a baby boy and she is naming her baby after her daddy who is now deceased. Her dad Mike was our best man in our wedding and he passed away when Jennifer was just a little girl. He was a great guy. I used Evelyn Sloppy's book, "Sew One and You're Done." This is the 2nd time I used this book and I really like how fast the quilts came together.

Calcasieu Cut-Up's Quilt Retreat

Pictures are from our quilt retreat. What fun it was to just sit and sew from Thursday until Sunday! It was at the Catholic Retreat Center in Moss Bluff, LA. All our meals was prepared for us and all we had to do was sew. There are a couple of pictures of quilts completed. I wish I had a picture of all the quilts being worked on.

4th of July Cake

This is the cake I made for the 4th of July celebration that we had at my aunts (Gail Wofford). I got it off the internet at http://thepioneerwoman.com. I put blueberries from our blueberry bushes. It is called, "The Strawberry Shortcake Cake". Everyone loved it so give it a try. She has some great recipes.

Stars & Hydrangea Quilt

Finished sewing together my, "Stars and Hydrangeas" quilt. Just have to add the borders. I hate doing on point quilts but I just had to do this one when I seen it in the, McCall's Quick Quilts 2005. This is a quilt designed by Mark Lipinski. I started this at last summer quilt retreat and I found it the other day. Will post when finish quilting it.

Simply Sophisticated Block #9

Finished Block #9 of, "Simply Sophisticated" BOM from the http://fatquartershop.com

New Patterns from Sharie Paulson

My friend Sharie Paulson mossbluffquilts@gmail.com has published her own patterns! Yeah! If you have ever seen Sharie's quilts you would know why we have been telling her to publish her own patterns. These patterns can either be paper pieced or you can do the traditional piecing. Instructions for both are included. Her patterns are available at the, "Quilt Shoppe" in Westlake, LA. Go check them out. Can't wait to get started on one. Sharie is the one who taught me to paper piece and I love it.

Cotton Pickin Shop Hop

Each shop had miniature quilt kits to buy. Hope to get started on that soon.

This is the door prize from http://quiltsbayou.com/ and the free gifts from the other shops on the shop hop. I went to Bourne Quilter in Lafayette Friday and also to Aunt Nell's Quilt Shop in Pineville. Then Saturday I went to Terry's Quilt Shop and Les Amis Quilt Shop in Sulphur then on to The Quilt Shoppe in Westlake and my last stop was at Quilts Bayou in Lake Charles. Fun, fun and I got lots of goodies.

What's on Your Design Wall Monday?

This is what is on my design wall for Monday. This is my 3rd Mariner's Compass block from http://quiltsbayou.com. I will post the name of the book it come's from. This has been alot of fun. You can also see the mess on my cutting board. (Ha)

What's on Your Design Wall?

Judy of http://patchworktimes.com is hosting, "What's on Your Design Wall." Judy I love reading your blog everyday. On the left is my blocks from http://blockcentral.com and I am now behind 2 months. My Dresden Bloom that needs finishing. My Mariner's Compass from http://quiltsbayou.com from Lake Charles, LA that I am behind 2 months and my blocks from http://fatquartershop.com called, "Simply Sophisticated." It is fun looking at everyone's blog. Thanks Judy.

Simply Sophisticated Quilt Block for May

In too big a hurry. See my mistake? Ha. Didn't notice until I took a picture!

The Greatest Maw Maw in the World!

Maw Maw Viola Bushnell Savant turned 91 on April 26th. I am so so blessed to have had the privilege of being her grandchild and having her in my life. She is so full of wisdom, grace and faith. Her prayers is what sees us through! Love, Love, Love HER!

Should I be doing this at 49?

This is what my husband bought me today! He was supposed to get him on for his birthday present and he came home with me one too! We really enjoyed our ride this afternoon. I haven't ridden in a very..........very......long time. It was so nice being outside.

2 Great Kids

Here is a picture taken at Easter of my children. Kyle is 25 and is working in El Dorado, Arkansas and Brittany is 20 and going to college at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA.

Simply Sophisticated Block #7

Finally I'm trying to learn this blogging stuff! Here is the finished block for my, "Simply Sophisticated" BOM from the: fatquartershop.com. This is going to be a beautiful quilt.