And the winner is.........

Connie......you are the winner of the fat quarters!!  So excited for you.  You can visit Connie at http://conniekresin.blogspot.com/ Quilting by the River.  She is also a new follower and I hope she will visit often and enjoy my blog.

I had such a good time with the give-away and tutorial, and thanks for all the input.  I might try that again.  But for now I really need to learn more about blogging, because if you notice I did not blog for almost a month because I wasn't sure if I blogged after that anyone would know about the give-away!  Plus it looks like pages can be added to my blog which will help to steer my followers to the give-away or tutorial......and yes I did buy "Blogging for dummies"  I guess I better sit down and start reading......or maybe I will just do some playing!

Well, the weather here in Missouri is wonderful........all my babies have loved being out side! 

Amigo and Whisker's help by "mowing the lawn and Duke and Daisy are laying in the cool grass watching to make sure they do a good job!

So, with that said I leave you with....

Ok...here we go

March is my month (OYG Hive B) for sending out instructions and fabric for my block.  Sounds easy enough..............but, one catch I am going to try to do a "tutorial".  This is my first ever attempt at this, so whom ever reads this please be patient with me.  I don't think the pictures are so great.....not sure why but we can't have everything now can we!

Ok, here we go...............

This is the end product.  Pretty cool don't ya think!  Yea me too.  First off this block is from EQ7.

Fabric enclosed in each squishy (white is not in picture, forgot to add it to the stack!)

The blue piece is 4" x 44" and the others are 4" x 22".  I think they go together quite well, don't you?

Pieces cut....I find it is easier to use the template than using the rotary instructions.  Can't tell you why, it just seems all the parts fits better that way.

Using 1/4" seam, attach "D" to opposite sides of "F".  Attach "G" to opposite side of "D", (both pieces).

It should look like this.  Easy so far and oh so pretty.  Now attach "E" to opposite sides of block.

Attach "C" to the opposite sides of "E"

Ok, here is where it gets a little tricky......but just alittle!  You will be making 4 of these pieces.  Attach "B" to each end of "E".

Make 4 attach "B" to opposite ends of "D"

In the above photo you can see a small mark on the orange, I wanted to make sure my seams would be lined up so I used my ruler and held it against the seam and placed a small mark on the orange so that I could line up the next row.

And finally, attach "A" to each corner and you are done!

For all my bee friends.......cut one of the pieces of fabric that you have left over into a 4" square, cut in half to make 2 triangles and the 2" white strip, square up.  Please, in permanent fabric ink add your name, city and state and your flickr name.  I am adding this to the back behind your block.

Now, to make all this a little more interesting I will be giving away a fat quarter of each of these fabrics. (except white)  All you have to do is start following me and add a comment.  A winner will be picked randomly on March 15th! If you already are a follower, just leave a comment.  If you can help make this a better or more informative "tutorial" please by all mean let me know.  I am still learning...........

and with that said.........

Duke on the pillows and Daisy at the end of the bed, and this is every night.  DH and I just have to squeeze ourselves in!  (Wouldn't have it any other way! Love my puppies!!)

TGIF

This is just a short blog to summarize my week......yesterday was my grand daughter Belle's 1st birthday.....Happy Birthday little girl......just love that little girl.....

I have been sewing all week, I have been working a dress for Belle, which takes me back to the time I sewed for myself and all my girls......I love sewing for my girls made me feel so blessed that God gave me such a great gift......

This was taken Easter Sunday about 16 years ago.  All made by me......well except Jay's of course.  My love for sewing started some 50 years ago, and it is one thing I have never stopped doing.  I find sewing brings me peace.  I am going to share another picture, and after this was taken Jay has only had quilts and a shirt made by me here and there.......

this was taken about 22 years ago, when I use to dress them all alike. 

Anyway back to my week....beside getting my squishy done and mailed, I have a tutorial to post on Saturday, so excited it is my first!  I also made two American Doll dresses........

both the same, one for my bff's grand daughter Maggie Jo and one for Belle (this was suppose to be for Izzy, but  she wants Belle's baby to have it for her birthday.....yes I know, I know, I am just a little on the crazy side!!!!![Izzy is my AG doll])  I think it is rocking with them cowboy boots, don't you!  The pattern I use was purchased from http://www.bunnybear.com/ and the pattern is called Route 66.  I have a couple of their patterns and the instructions are wonderful.

I have also been squeezing in a couple of blocks for a couple different quilts I am working on and bees I am in.

Since my arm is pretty much mended, I just can't stop myself.........I have the need for speed.......with my sewing machine peddles....lol

and with that said, I leave you with........

One busy little bee!

I haven't forgotten about my blog, I just have been very, very busy sewing and preparing my squishy for OYG Hive B.  I have been working on a few projects that I am going to share with you.  I made this AG outfit for my granddaughter Belle's baby......

I made this pillowcase out of an orphan block (Orange You Glad Bee) for my grandson Bryce.......

I am pretty sure he will like it!  I thought it turned out pretty good!

I teased my fellow Hive members with a peak at the fabric I am sending and it looks a little like this........

So, after all the cutting, printing of instructions and addressing 11 squishy a trip to the post is on my agenda for Wednesday......

As you can see I have been keeping myself busy and that keeps me out of trouble, well just a little anyway!!!

and with that said, I leave you with........

Cheerleading Outfit

As I promise, here is the cheerleading out fit for my friend's grand daughter.......

I still have to get a "H" to apply to the front of top.  She is wearing yellowing panties underneath.  I had to modify McCall 3900 in order to get the look I wanted, and I must say I am very pleased with the out come.

Now, Izzy wants a cheerleading outfit for herself........guess I will have to make her one.  I will do my high school colors.  Blue and Gold, awesome, added to a list of a thousand doll outfits to make.

With that said................

Baby it's cold outside!!!

Yes, I know it has been awhile since I have updated......a LONG while!!!!  But I promise I have not been idle.

I have to admit I am addicted to Pinterest......I have to have a daily fix of pins, can't help myself. But, I have actually used some of the recipes, and they where yummy. I have started a quilt from one pin and I did this........

the only thing I added was the rubber bands.  Since they are on the inside of my "baking cabinet", every time I open it they "clang" so adding the rubber band keeps them from making all that noise. 

But that is not all I have been doing to keep me busy.  I have a friend in Florida who's grand daughter got herself a new American Doll (a girl after my own heart!!) and she asked me to make her a cheerleading outfit for it.  So, I have been working on that.  When I finish it I will post a picture of it.  I am also hand quilting a blanket, which I will post when it is complete also.  I am also sending her this summer outfit......

But that's not all, I am still working on my DH postage stamp quilt, which I have decide to quilt as I go, and this is one of the blocks quilted....

front and back.  I think it look really good.  Of course I have and million and 2 more blocks to go!!!!!!  Only kidding.  I am hoping to have this finished by his birthday in October.  I started it January 2010.  But remember I am hand piecing and hand quilting.  Each square is 1 1/2 inches.

So, I am keeping busy and with that said I will leave you with......

Wow....only a couple of hours before 2012!

Hard to believe another year almost gone........I would have to agree with all the "experts" the older you get the faster it seems to go!  2011 was a pretty memorable year, 2 new grandbabies

Belle in February and

Hayden in April.  My total is now 4 wonderful grandbabies.  I love each and everyone of them, and they each bring such happiness into my life. 

Of course who could forget the 2 additional surgeries I had on my arm.......certainly not me!  I don't want to say anything that will jinks me....but I do believe it is finally starting to mend.  I have a doctors appointment on the 4th!  Lets all keep our fingers crossed

I really just want to get back to my old self and enjoy life again!  And I need my arm for some of New Years resolutions!!  Which we will get to later..............back to 2011.  Finally got Terry to take a vacation and what a good time we had!

Under the clock, great weather, cold beer, good people and tons of fun!  I wish that trip would have lasted a few days more, but hey there is always the one I am going on in November of 2012!!!!!!

Gosh, lets see what else, oh yea the Cardinals winning the World Series.....

That is pretty exciting news for St Louisains everywhere!!!

Lets see, what else, oh my youngest daughter Madi got engaged over Christmas.  Tim is a very nice young man and we are so happy to welcome him into our family.

Cute couple don't you think?  They are planning a November 2012 wedding.  So excited for the both of them.

I know there is other things, like a new great niece and great nephew!  Unfortunately we had loses among family and friends that will be greatly missed, but I am looking forward to the new year with and open mind and heart!  I wish the best for all my family, friends old and new, in 2012.  In the next couple of days I will be sharing some of my resolution's with all of you, maybe that way I will be able to stay on track.....with the help of my friends!

and with that said..........