Monday, March 31, 2014

Waving a Flag....

 
 


 I am always excited to take on a
new challenge and I am so glad that you are
here to join me.
Thanks to  
for cheering us all along.
 
I had absolutely every intention
to make something super
funny, since it is
April Fool's Day.
(So, if you have a trickster in your
life, I gave you fair warning)
 
I started working on it, but
I just couldn't pull it off.
My heart wasn't in it, so
plans completely changed.
 
 I had a bit of the pretty little stack of
Kona left from
the hop in January,
and you can't waste
beautiful fabric. Right?
 
 
After I chose what I was doing (for the second time),
 I added a bit of
hand embroidery.
 
 

 
There is someone very special
in my life that I call
SUNSHINE.
And they are just
that
so,
Here it is
just for my sunshine



 
I used 12 wt. Aurifil in my machine again.
I just love how it stands out.



 
I was super fortunate and
received a beautiful flagpole.
An adorable  little song bird,
I absolutely love it!!
It is a lot sturdier than
the other flag poles that I own.
 
Thank you Flag-Outlet, because of you,
all the neighbors are now jealous!
 
 
Check out the other flags
whipping in the wind....





I have a little giveaway going on.
If you love hand embroidery and
Aunt Martha's transfers, than
you should go check it out.
Just hop over HERE.
 
 


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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Colonial Patterns Giveaways and Some Folksy Farm Stitchin' - Giveaway Closed

 
Let's just say I have
a small collection of
Every time I see one that I
like or the kids would enjoy
I pick one up, but I am totally in love with
their newest patterns.
 
http://www.colonialpatterns.com/shop/category/stitchers-revolution-embroidery-patterns/
 
If You haven't seen them,
they are sew fun and some are a
bit funky!  Just up my
alley. I made a set of these
Kitchn' Stitchn' towels last summer.
 
http://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/2013/07/summertime-hand-sewing.html
 
I also love their towels
and napkins to add the transfers to.
 
 
I have been busily working away.
I get on little tangents and
I like to work on one
craft for awhile.
And well, anything embroidery
has been keeping my hands
busy.
 
 
WANT TO SEE WHAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING UP?
 
 


Of course, I had to put a
ruffle on them. 
I think it adds a bit more character.
 




I just love them. 
 
 

 
I  stitched them up using the recommended color
sheet that comes with the Stitcher's Revolution pattern, so
no worries about if the colors will
look good together.
 
 
Did you know that
 Colonial Patterns is an 80 year old,
U.S. owned company and their
products are Made In the U.S.A.
They have been offering high quality
transfers and I can't get enough of them.
 
 
NOW ON TO THE GIVEAWAYS,
(Yes, Giveaways
 
How would you like to win not one but the
three newest Stitcher's Revolution Patterns.
 
There is Folksy Farm,
http://www.colonialpatterns.com/shop/product/sr23-stitcher-s-revolution-folksy-farm/
 
 
http://www.colonialpatterns.com/shop/product/sr24-stitcher-s-revolution-flower-power/

http://www.colonialpatterns.com/shop/product/sr25-stitcher-s-revolution-spice-of-life/
 
and your very own set of towels to do a bit of embroidery on.
 
Colonial Patterns has been super generous and
not one but Three of you will get a
a prize.
 
SO, now on how to win. 
 
Anyone, Anywhere Can enter!
Yes, they will ship to an international winner
 
(1) For the first chance to win - Go to Colonial Patterns and pick out which one of
the Stitcher's Revolution Patterns is your Favorite.
Come back here and leave me a comment.
 
(2) For the second chance to win - Go to Stitcher's
Revolution Facebook Page and like them.
They are under 1000 followers.  Let's see if
we can push them over that mark. Tell me you did so.
 
(3)  Share this giveaway with someone.
It could be your neighbor.  Just comment to tell me that
you did so.
 
Sew, I will draw the winner on the evening
of April 4th. I will pick one winner from each way to win.
 
MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT A NO REPLY BLOGGER!!!
 
Congrats to Mara, Janarama, and Farm Gate Creations!
 
 
 
 


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Fat Quarter Shop Giveaway Winner

The winner of the Sketch Fabric Charm Packs
 
 
generously donated by the Fat Quarter Shop
is
 
Amy of Amy's Crafty Shenanigans
Congrats to Amy and thanks
again to the Fat Quarter Shop
for their generosity. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Barn Raising

I always wanted a barn.
A nice pretty red one with
gardens all around it.
And a pretty little quilt
painted on the side.
 
Well, I didn't exactly make a red barn,
but I think that this
one turned out
mighty cute
and it will probably be the
closest thing to a barn I will ever have.
 
 
 
 It was modeled after Lori Holt's
Barn blocks. 
I sew wanted to take part in
that barn raising quilt,
but I just didn't have the time.
 
Well,
this is all the blocks together.




If you want a chance to catch
up and do a little barn raising
yourself,
where you can find these pretty
little blocks.


 


There are a couple of giveaways going on
and you can find them here and here.
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Craftsy Giveaway - Giveaway Closed

 
I am excited to share with you a chance to win a class from Craftsy.
I have taken several classes on Craftsy  
One of my favorite is actually free. 
It is the Pictures to Pixel Quilts. 
 Sew Fun and modern. 


Craftsy



In honor of National Craft month,
Craftsy is generously giving
away a free class to one of my readers!

To enter, all you have to do is click on this link.
If you are not already using Craftsy, registering is easy,
and if you are a Craftsy user all you have
to do is log in and you will be entered!

Enter to win a Craftsy class!



Good luck! This giveaway will close on  April 1,
and Craftsy will notify the winner directly by email.




If you would like a chance to  win some pretty little fabric,
 just hop over here.






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Monday, March 17, 2014

So What Did the Little Leprechaun Bring You? + a Giveaway - Giveaway Closed

My Little Leprechaun didn't bring me a pot of gold,
but I did get a bounty of
pretty gold
crocuses blooming
 
 
 
and a couple white ones too.
 

 

But it is the strangest thing
he brought something
for one of you!
 
I am celebrating  my two year
blog anniversary
this month and
 The  Fat Quarter Shop
is of course super generous.
 
 
Here is what the are giving
to one of my lovely little readers.
 

 
 
Two charm packs of Sketch by Timeless Treasures.
 
What do you need to do to win?
 
 
 
1. Leave a comment below. ( first entry) Any old comment!
 
2. Sew Incredibly Crazy followers New or Previous get another entry! (optional 2nd entry)
 Leave me a comment letting me know that you do. 

 
(Make sure you are not a No Reply Blogger,
if you are unsure, leave your e-mail address in a comment)

Thanks again to the Fat Quarter Shop
 

This giveaway is open to everyone!!!
 
The winner will be drawn on Monday, March 24th. 
 

But wait there are more giveaways to follow.
 
Next week, I will have a well know
US company giveaway and there will be three
Ohh, so lucky winners!!
Want a little Hint?
They have been around for 80 years
and delivering  great products
that I am sure you probably own one
or two of.
I know I do.
 
 
Maybe you will be Lucky?
 




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Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Last Ruffle Day

Could it really be that this is
last day of the hop?
There have been so many
fabulous ruffle projects
and I am sure the
last day will not
disappoint.
Go and Check Out the
Ruffle Artist
Today!
March 14th 


 Go check out who made the
top two at Sew We Quilt.

You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
If you would like to see what I put a ruffle on come
check it out here
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Think Ruffles Day 7

 

Amy has the schedule UP….


Did you check out
yesterday's Rufflers?
If you didn't
Here is a little bit of
what you missed....
 
http://bethstrand.wordpress.com/
 
A pretty ruffled
sewing machine cover
Made by Beth at Words & Stitches
Sew Lovely!!
 
 
Go and check out
today's Ruffle Artists.
 
 

March 13th
 Go check out who made the
top two at Sew We Quilt.

You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
 
If you would like to see what I put a ruffle on come
check it out here
 
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Think Ruffle Day 6


The Ruffle hop is coming
close to the end.
Only a few more days remain!
So, you don't want to
miss a project. 
 
How about a tasty kitchen
towel?
 
http://www.carolyn-justonemorestitch.blogspot.com/
 
 
whipped up this pretty little towel.

Go check out who made the
top two at Sew We Quilt.
 
 
Go and check out
today's Ruffle Artists.
 

March 12th 
 



You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
 
If you would like to see what I put a ruffle on come
check it out here
 
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Monday, March 10, 2014

Go and Get Your Ruffle On: Day 5 !!

I know that
I am not the only
one enjoying this
Rufflicious  Hop.
There is so much creativity
out there.  How about a little
More Ruffle inspiration
like this pretty quilt
 
http://www.constantlyquilting.blogspot.com
 
from Jill at Constantly Quilting.
Just lovely all ruffled up.
And, of course, we have another
fun filled Ruffled day planned
for you. 
 
 
 
So,
Go and check it out!!
 
 
March 11th

 
 
You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
 
If you would like to see what I put a ruffle on come
check it out here.  Go check out who made the
top two at Sew We Quilt.
 
 
 
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Sunday, March 9, 2014

A Rufflicious New Week!!

If you are like me
the time change is really not agreeing with you.
  I will get used to it
in June. (Hopefully)
But I do have something, that will agree with you,
some more pretty ruffled
projects
A bit of Ruffle inspiration,
like a cute and practical
 
http://www.lilypatchquilts.com/2014/03/think-ruffles-my-day.html
 
Ruffled clutch like the one Kim from
Lily Patch Quilts showed us last week.
 
We have a full week of
Rufflicious Project for YOU!!
Go check out today's
Ruffle artists.
 
March 10th 

 
 
You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
 
 
If you would like to see what I put a ruffle on come
check it out here.  Go check out who made the
top two at Sew We Quilt.
 
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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Blocks #3 and #4 of Quilty Stitches

I have finished up the next two
cross-stitch blocks with the
If you are new to cross stitch,
this would be great little
sampler to test out. 
I fell in love with the little
quilty blocks and continue to
enjoy stitching them up.
 
Block #3
 
 



 Block #4

 
(Not my favorite)
I think it was my color choice.
I don't color in the sampler that
you print off.   I just throw down
colors and hope for the best.
I also put yellow in the center,
(which was suppose to be blank)
I never can just follow the
directions.
 
 
Block # 3 and Block #4
 


 
Only 12 more to go.
I am sooooo loving this
and should be a nice addition
to my sewing room
once completed.




If stitching is your passion
you can sign up for a new hop
that is all about stitching.
 
http://www.sewwequilt.com/ 
 

More Ruffles are headed your way on Monday. 
We have a full schedule of great artists that
are all ruffled up.





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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Ruffles Away!!! Day Three!

 
Ohhhh, so many more beautiful
Ruffles!!
 
Amy has the schedule UP….
 
There were bunches
of pretty little ruffled
 projects yesterday

and I am sure we
will not be disappointed
today.
Here is today's
Schedule
 
 
March 7th

 

You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
 
 
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

All Ruffled: Day Two

We had a beautiful start to the
Think Ruffles Hop,
but the fun is just beginning!!
 
Amy has the schedule UP….
 
There were bunches
of pretty little ruffled
 projects yesterday,
Like
 
http://banksoffrogcreek.blogspot.com/
 
 this cute little clothes pin holder
that Heidi of
made.
It reminds me of a little pair of
overalls that one of my
kiddos wore.
 
 
Or maybe a potholder
 
http://missourimel.com/2014/03/05/a-little-ruffled/
 
is what you would like
to put a ruffle on.
There is a lot
of inspiration out there
from quilts to clothes.
 
Here is today's schedule 
 
March 6th
 
 
 
You can find the whole schedule HERE.
Are you ready to RUFFLE???
 
 
If you would like to see what I put a ruffle on come
check it out here.
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