My First Bea Blocks

We had snow yesterday, but today it was bright and shining.  I found this little glimpse of spring. Oh, I can't wait for all my other bulbs to be blooming.

Now on to a bit of Spring block sewing.....

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One Year Anniversary and Blog Hop Giveaway!!!

Welcome to my Blog.  Today is a special day!! No not my birthday, but cake would be nice.  It is  my one year blog anniversary.  I wouldn't have continued this blog without the great people who have left their comments and encouraging words.  The followers that I have, I appreciated each and every one of you.  So when, the Quilting Gallery's blog hop was on my anniversary I thought it was a great way to kick off my month of giveaways!!! 

So, if you are a current follower you already got a peek at this cute little Ladybug Garden Rolie Polie generously donated by The Fat Quarter Shop. The material is just adorable.

 It is packed full of the cutest garden ladybugs and flowers.  (And I just love both!)

  It is so cute and totally gets you in the mood for spring. Go and check the Fat Quarter Shop great selection and coordinating fabrics!

SO, What do you have to win this bright bundle of fabric....

1. Be a follower of this blog.
2. Comment on this post and tell me how you follow and your favorite flower.(Since, spring is growing nearer in the states.)
3. Be sure your comment is linked to an email address or include it in your comment.  If you are a no-reply blogger, I will draw another name.
4. Giveaway ends next Sunday, March 17 at midnight. The winner will be announced Monday, March 18!

Worldwide entries welcome!

Thanks again to the Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this lovely giveaway!!!

Good Luck and Thank You to all My followers old and new!

Click on over and check out the other great giveways to beat those winter blues.

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An Exciting Month Of Giveaways

I am quite excited!!! Friday is my one year Blog Anniversary.  I started blogging after I had entered a little contest and I have enjoyed creating and sharing for the past year.   I have met some great people through my blog and look forward to getting to know you all a little better. And so as a thank you to all my followers (old and new),  I am having a month long of giveaways.  I thought I would give you a peek at one of them.......

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Tweet Dreams

The challenge for this week was Wish Upon a Star.  Anything with a star, just as long as you use your imagination.  I wanted to try out some new thread.  Glow in the Dark thread by Coats and Clark to be exact.  I had picked up the thread for another project, but I thought how cute it would be to have something quilted that the kids would enjoy when the lights go out.  So Tweet Dreams was born....  I drew out the birds and leaves.  The rest is all a bunch of scrap pieces from my stash.

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Hugs and Kisses XOXOXOXO Hop

I can honestly say I love holidays.  It is such a great pleasure to be able to spend time with the ones that you love and shower them with hugs, kisses, and of course love.  So, when the Hugs and Kisses Blog Hop was available, I hopped on over and signed up for it. 

I have a confession before I show off my creation.  I was a bad girl  and a very special couple didn't get a Christmas present from us this last year.  I gave them an IOU of sorts.  (Yes, I know I am terrible, but you know the old saying better late than never. Right?)  I just wasn't quite sure what to give them.  Then an idea struck me, what do people who are grandparents love more than anything.  Any guesses? .................... Pin It Now!

Spring Fever

Has anyone else been following

 the Project Quilting Challenge at Persimon Dreams.  I have been on the side lines for the last two challenges.  Life just seems to get too busy and quilting ends up being set on the back burner.  I looked up the challenge on Friday night.  It was to use an artists work as inspiration.  I followed the link to Annie Young Arts.  I was stunned to find out that she is a blind artist.  Her works are completely inspiring.  I love her use of color, so bold and vibrant.  I thought I would set to work early Saturday and use some of her inspiring works to use on fabric. I personally love flowers.  It really doesn't matter what the kind.  I have an over abundance in my yard.  I thin them out each year to make room for a new species.  I love each one of them.   So with inspiration from Annie and my own yard, this is what I finished up.....

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