Happy Friday and Happy Valentine's Day (a little early)!!!
My kids have been out of school this week, and we have been lazy. That's my excuse anyway for not having much to show this week. I did make all my 101 siggy blocks, sign them (which was the hardest part for me) and put them in the mail (the next hardest thing for me).
I also finished this little mini quilt for Valentine's Day. Just a simple heart made with honey bun strips. I then cut out a little heart in the center and then appliqued the bigger heart to the red background, batting and backing all in one step.
When I saw how cute the two heart shapes looked on the back, I decided no other quilting was needed.
This is my Life is Just a Box of Chocolates mini that I was really excited about. The picture came out blurry, and I didn't even bother to retake it. That's because my sewing abilities (or lack thereof) did not keep up with the brilliant idea visualized in my mind. This one will need a redo.
Max and I wish you a very Happy Valentine's weekend!!! Can't you tell how excited Max is about wearing his Valentine bandana and hanging out in my studio?
Click on the Sew and Tell Friday button and see all the wonderful finishes.
Have an amazing weekend!!
Great job!!! Don't pitch the box of chocolates yet. I was really liking it!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
KT
Keep trying on the box of chocolate. I love that idea! Max looks like a good helper.
ReplyDeleteRene', not normally a holidayish quilt person, but I just love the mini! Too cute, sweet and loveable not to like!
ReplyDeleteNeeding to see the candy heart better, 'cause I really thought it was cool!
Max, Lady says "Happy Valentine's Day" and please send warmer weather our way instead of chocolate. That wasy the two of you could go out and meet where the mountains meet the shoreline and play!
Rene', Happy Valentine's Day!
ps forget to say I love the fabric for the siggies and your penmenship would make a 3rd grade teacher proud!
the back of the Valentine quilt is just as cute as the front. Don't you love when that happens?
ReplyDeleteLOL oh my max looks vicious. About as much as my two. Little Dogs always think they're so big. Of course I'm sure he's yawning which is something they seem to do a lot of.
ReplyDeleteMy kids have been out of school all week, too. It puts a damper on sewing time! Good for you for getting out to the post office. We haven't even had mail yet!
ReplyDeleteThe mini quilt is too cute! And from what I could make out of the life is a box of chocolates picture, I don't blame you for being so excited!
ReplyDeletewhat a hoot (your puppy, that is) love the valentine's mini quilt!
ReplyDeleteHappy almost Valentine's Day! I, too, would love to see the box of chocolates finished and up close. I love the idea!
ReplyDeleteawesome! I love the mini heart and the siggy blocks. I have a feeling the box of chocolates mini doesn't look as bad as you think it does!
ReplyDelete100 blocks and you still had nice handwriting! We're sending the snow your way from here in Alabama!
ReplyDeleteMy hand would of cramped! VEry cute heart...
ReplyDeleteThat mini is pretty cute! I agree with the others about the box of chocolates. I'd love to see it.
ReplyDeleteMax looks pretty content to me:)
I like that idea! (Ok I am squinting again at the picture.) I messy stitch on purpose if that's what you are worried about! I bet it looks great! We are our own worst critics.
ReplyDeleteI love the mini quilt and I think it has just the right amount of quilting, perfect.
ReplyDeleteMax looks like he is thinking 'not again' and is just humouring you waiting for a doggy treat for his hard work.
ReplyDeleteLove that mini heart quilt--that string heart is so much fun--great idea to put the heart in the center.
ReplyDeleteThe mini quilt is so pretty! I love the fabrics, can't get enough of them.
ReplyDeletewhy is the post office always such a challenge? the siggy blocks are great. and i love the little heart mini you made.
ReplyDeleteYou had some great finishes last week. Love the valentines heart. Hope your feeling better!
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