How Many Quilts Does One Girl Need Anyway?

I was re-arranging my sewing room and discovered that I had many more quilts than I thought.  Some are old some are new... I figure I really don't NEED all these quilts. So they are all for sale.  Not to worry, I have plenty of other quilts around the house that I am keeping.... just need to pair down a bit.

Quilts New and Old

I decided to post a few items to sell on Etsy.  I made them a number of years ago, and I figure one can only have so many blankets and quilts...  I really love this one made from recycled wool... super cozy and nice. 

This one is actually brand new, but the pattern was from a class I took a few years back.  The pattern is called "With This Ring" and it is a variation of the Wedding Ring patterns.  I posted this on Etsy today as well.

I have a couple more quilts to add for the list, but I need to re-take the pictures.  I just had an idea for taking better pictures....

Give-away

A very good friend of mine from Colorado just started a wonderful little business called D'lil D'va  making headbands for little girls.  I am loving these headbands and wishing I had a little head to put them on.  I know there are many readers out there who would love one of these little headbands and so I want to give one away to a deserving reader.
Comment on this post and tell me what you like about my friends creative headbands, and I will enter you into a drawing for a free headband.  I will also be conducting the same give-away on our family blog: ScottandJenPersicke.blogspot.com.  Feel free to enter a comment on both blogs!
Check out D'lil D'va:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Dlil-Dva/114682238587766?ref=mf

Duck Cloth

My husband I went to the fabric store the other day to buy some fabric to re-cover our dog's bed.  We chose some Duck Cloth for the job.  After getting the fabric home we decided not to re-cover the dog bed.  I was about to return the fabric when I had the thought of using it for a messenger bag.... what do you think?

Delicate Pinks and Browns.... awww!

Just completed this one yesterday... 

Finished Quilt

As promised, I said I would finish the quilt.  And here it is...  just a little quilt for a baby, but it is super cute.

The Room is a Disaster!

Do you ever have times in your life where you look back and not only do you wonder where the time went, but also wonder what in the world happened during that time to allow one aspect of your life to be completely forgotten by the wayside?  I feel that way right now as I look back and realize that the last time I updated this blog was back in April, and the last time I turned my sewing machine on was about six weeks ago.  And what happened to the sewing room during the past couple of months anyway?  How is it that we collect so much stuff in such a short period of time?  Where does it all come from anyway?   We have been toying with the idea of having a garage sale with our neighbors.  A couple months ago I didn't think we had quite enough to justify devoting an entire day to selling a bunch of stuff to only make a few bucks.  But as we slowly clean out drawers and closets and spare bedrooms I realize we have more than I thought.  A garage sale just might be in order.
As far as my personal creativity goes... well I am not sure about that?  I guess it (my personal creativity) has been on a hiatus the past few months.  I cannot tell you why it took a few months leave, but I hope it had a good vacation becuase it is time to kick it into gear!  Today I got to thinking that something was missing, and it hit me like a ton of bricks... my creative side has definitely been void lately, and it needs to come back!
My sewing business has taken back seat to other things too long.  I need to get back behind the needle, and get to work.  A good friend reminded me just yesterday that I should take advantage of the time I have now to do the things that I will wish I could do more of when I am busy with motherhood in the future... best advice ever!  Also I got to thinking... I have this God-given talent that is not being used... shame on me for letting it go to the wayside.
So tonight as I write this, I make a promise to myself to spend at least 5 hours a week in the sewing room.  It can be more than that (I hope it is), but I have to start small.  So here I go... off to baste that baby quilt that needs to be finisihed and put online....
And you friends of mine reading this (if you are all still reading this?) who have access to my email... please keep me accountable to this promise I made to myself.  I need it!