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Three rows of the denim quilt are half done. That means I am about 1/8th of the way done sewing this. Gonna take some time. I need to cut more batting squares before I can sew any more.

So When I dug out my batting scraps there was a long piece that screamed "Welcome". Yes I am easily distacted.

It felt good to get something accomplished since the denim quilt is taking so long.

I have been out of town for a couple of days visiting family. Had a good visit but nice to be home sleeping in my own bed. My sister and I both brought our embroidery machines to my Mom's house. Sure got loud with two machines running at the same time.

Picnic Perfect

Doesn't the read and white gingham just scream summer picnic. The fabric was thinner than I wanted to make napkins from but the color and pattern was perfect.

See the waffle weave cloth they are sitting on? I bought 2 yards (6 feet) of the fabric. Washed and dried it. Now I have 4 feet. Now I feel bad because I had used some that I didn't prewash and sent it to my sister and mother as some cute towels. I bet they are the size of postage stamps after the first washing. Guess I will have to redeem myself with both of them.

Flowers have the Sun...

A few weeks ago I posted photos of this quilt but hid the top part of it. If you could have read the top you would have known where it ws going and it wouldn't have been a secret.

The quilt arrived at its new home today so I can show you what it says. "Flowers have the sun, daughters have their mothers." It went to my mother of course.

Denim Quilt

I made some progress on the demin circle quilt. All 120 circles are sewn together. And I even starte adding in the squares of batting and fabric. I really did like the look of the bandana color but not the pattern. So I found a different red that didn't have such a distinctive pattern to it. I stopped after the first 10 squares were added.

And then worked on these cloth napkins. I have a picnic on Thursday with a group from work. The 8 napkins for Thursday are all done and I even have another 10 hemmed ready to be appliqued.

The Winner is...

And the winner is...

Kate from Coming Up Rosemary, she is quite crafty and has an adorable little daughter. Check out her blog if you get a moment. I was too busy sewing for my giveaway I didn't even have time to check out the other giveaways. Hers was way too cute.

*kate said...
What a talent you have. This is a great bag!

Kate I just need to know:
what letter you want monogrammed on the towel?
if you want a name embroidered on the cosmetic bag?
and the address to ship your package?

To the rest of you that are still hanging around after all the giveaway madness I have a few of the chapstick holders cut out that I will be embroidering this weekend. Stay tuned to see how you could get one sent to you.

Sew Mama Sew Last Addition

And what big tote bag would be complete without a cosmetic bag to go inside so you don't lose your smaller valuables. 9x6 inches, zippered top and flat bottom so it stands up on its own. It is quite sturdy with fusible fleece on the inside.

This is your last chance to enter with a comment for the Sew Mama Sew bag and goodies to go inside. I will randomly select a winner on Friday the 21st.

Sew Mama Sew Addition #2

Todays addition to the Sew Mama Sew giveaway bag, a monogrammed towel to match your bag. No it won't be the M monogram, unless of course you need a M. You get to pick the letter if you win. The M towel is going to a friend that has a birthday the first part of June.

Just leave a comment on any post from the 17th through the 20th. That gives you multiple chances to win. And check back tomorrow to see what else is added to the bag. I have one more trick up my sleeve.

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Addition

Flipflop chapstick key chain holder that matches the Pink and Chocolate bag will be added to the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Bag. So you can be stylish and have some lip protection this summer.

Just leave a comment on any post from the 17th through the 20th. That gives you multiple chances to win. And check back to see what else I add to the bag this week.

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day

Pink and chocolate bag giveaway. It is 15x10x4 inches. Nice size to take to the beach this summer. Simply leave a comment on any post from today until May 20th. Check back throughout the week, last time I added items to the bag as the week went on. I will randomly select a winner on May 21st.

The magic of cropping a photo. Although she would fit quite nicely with room to spare into the bag Buttercup is not included.

Graduation Photos

I made it though the day without crying. Came close a couple of times.

Mason and Kim

Mason and his cake.