Tula Pink "City Sampler" Sew Along

I have added a button for the Tula Pink City Sampler Sew Along.  Adding the button was easy.  Most of the blocks look pretty straight forward too.  I think I will try doing a rainbow effect with colors I have in my stash.  I just made a quilting to do list.  Sew far there are nine items on the list of things to finish and things to start.  Pretty ambitious.  We'll see how far I get.   It's a beautiful day out there.  I heading up to the Arnold Arboretum for a walk. 

Fabric giveaway

Fabric giveaway at Maureen Cracknell today

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Vacation starts today!! Yeah!   

It's been awhile...

It's been a long time since I posted. Work has been crazy and taking all of my energy. But I have been quilting. I'll be sharing some finishes. Here is a baby quilt for my neighbor, Stacy, who is having a baby girl in the next few weeks.
It's fairly simple with nine patches and snowball blocks. I machine quilted with stitch in the ditch and free motion loops. The back is flannel from Mardens. Love the little monkeys. Sew Happy.

Giveaway

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Great giveaway of Simply Color layer cake sponsored by Stash Fabrics through Monday. Swing by and enter to win!

Leaving Kauai

We are at Lihue Airport, waiting for our flight to Honolulu and on to Phoenix. I took my first helicopter flight yesterday. It was fun. The NaPali coast is amazing! It has not rained in more than a month in Kauai so the only waterfalls I saw we're Springfed, so I will have to come back to Kauai and take the helicopter tour again some day!

Kauai Quilt Shop Hop!

Took a ride yesterday for a little Kauai quilt shop hop. First stop was Vicky's Fabrics in Kapaa. Small shop with lots of Batiks, Hawaiian, and Asian fabrics. Next stop, Kapaia Stichery in Lihue. Great shop with many beautiful Batiks, and Hawaiian fabrics and gift items. Last night we had dinner at Hanalei Gourmet and then across the street to Tahiti Nui for a MaiTai and local entertainment. So fun. Helicopter ride this afternoon of the NaPali coast!!

Kauai

Good Morning from Kauai. The weather has been fabulous! The scenery is amazing! The chickens are everywhere, but they don't bother us. The flowers are colorful!