Quilt Taffy

Scoot on Over for Giveaway Day! Over

2012-01-26T00:01:00.001-07:00

Update: Congrats to Just Ann #122!!
Some Riley Blake will be coming your way.

Cute new Little Boy precuts in --
Scoot by Deena Rutter

Helicopters, trains, planes, trucks, dots, scooters, wagons & much more.

I grabbed the 48 charm square pack &
was dying to use my
Lil' Twister.

I didn't want all of my pinwheels squished next to each other,
plus I was trying to make my charm pack stretch,
so I put 5" white polka dot squares in between.

First, you sew all of the 5" squares together
& put a border on.

Then you put the Lil' Twister on the quilt top
at the intersections & cut. Pretty easy.

There is some waste, I'm pointing at it.
I cut those 'waste' pieces into squares &
can use them on my quilt back
or on another project.

Next you just put it together
like a puzzle & sew.

Little squares sew up pretty quick.

Looks like you did a lot of cutting & sewing
to get those fantastic little blocks.
But not so much.

I like these fatter pinwheels --
there's isn't the bulk at the center point.
Oh,
& I like the fabric too!
Thought this block worked super
with the little Scoot prints.

It's giveaway day!!
To enter the drawing for a Scoot charm pack or
any other Riley Blake charm pack,
leave a comment.

Random drawing later tonight.

The Day I Was Braveheart

2012-01-20T10:32:00.003-07:00

I've never seen Braveheart but I imagine if your name was Braveheart, you would therefore be brave.

Was he an indian?

All I know is I've seen Mel Gibson dressed up as a warrior.

So he must be brave.

Are you still with me? We've only just begun.....to live.

Karen Carpenter is my celebrity crush. I dream I sing just like her in the shower.

Once upon a time (by the by, have you seen that TV show?)

Corrie and I went to quilt market.

I'm not really into thread. I've never given thread much thought.

I'm too busy thinking about how I sing like Karen Carpenter.

Corrie and I were leisurely strolling by a booth and there was a lot of thread.

We listened politely.

I recall the man said something about putting this thread in my machine.

It was perle cotton. Really?

Presencia Finca Perle Cotton No. 12

I got a little excited. He gave us both some thread to take home.

I immediately put it on a shelf when i got home and thought "I'll never use this" and there it has resided.

Until Braveheart took hold of me.

I was working on this pillow and it needed some quilting.

The thread on my shelf just happened to be pink.

Perfect!

And I think someone told me I could put it in my machine.

So I threw caution to the wind because that's what brave people do.

Threaded my machine. Didn't touch the tension.

Didn't change my needle. (size 80/12 universal)
Left regular thread in the bobbin.

I increased my stitch length to a 3.

And I put metal to the pedal. Pedal to the metal?

Not sure which but I pretended I was driving like Braveheart if he had a sewing machine.

No one attacked me.

There was no war paint needed.

It was perfect.

I love every single stitch.

Adds a wonderful look.

In your travels around the world wide web, if you've seen folks sewing with this in their machine, I'd love to see what they are able to do. There are probably all sorts of good tips out there.

No great tips here, except be brave.

I don't think I would try free motion quilting with perle cotton.

That would take bravery that I don't even know about.

Pin It

Let's Take a Walk in the Woods ~Giveaway Over

2012-01-19T00:11:00.001-07:00

Update: Congrats to Lesley #19!
You win!

Let's take a Walk with Little Red Riding Hood.

"...and her sweet little crafty fox friend

and discover enchanting
little mushrooms and

singing blue birds along the way.

This charming collection by Aneela Hoey
with a sweet storybook
feel in candy colors
is perfect to put a little
spring into sewing projects!"
So darling in pink, grey, aqua & red.

The precuts have arrived!

We have layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs & bundles in the store.

The giveaway today is a Walk in the Woods charm pack!

To enter the drawing,
leave a comment about Red Riding Hood.

Random drawing later tonight!

Tis the Season a Little Longer

2012-01-13T11:45:00.000-07:00

We're going to pretend it's last month.
Work with me.

So I just went to my quilt group's Christmas party where
we exchanged our
"bring a fat quarter of that fantastic fabric
you don't know what to do with" gifts.

Here is the fabric I took.
And if you like it, I have more, just email me. :)

Miss Nancy C. made me two darling little totes,
which go great in my sewing room.
She said she'd been reading our blog &
noticed I like to bake.

I do.
I do like to bake.

So she got all these cute cupcake liners & candles,
AND a sewing machine cookie cutter. I can't wait!

In keeping with our Christmas theme...
here are the kids wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Didn't do cards this year, no family picture :(.
So family,
friends,
here it is.
Merry Christmas

Giveaway Day! Over

2012-01-12T00:10:00.002-07:00

Update: Congrats to #105
Yumm Yumz by patticakes
You are the winner!

No new arrivals since last week, so....
we'll have to look at fabric!
That's Pam Kitty up above
and what I call
"The Happy Fabrics"
below.

Anyone feel like cutting into these?

Or what about some
ice cream?

Look at these pretties...
(The apples are gone; I'm hoarding them in the cellar.)

Our giveaway today will be any 2 half yards in the store
or seen here.
Japanese fabrics, flannels, & home dec not included.

Just leave a random comment to enter.
Random drawing later tonight.

Tool Time

2012-01-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

I'm on Tool Time
today at Sew We Quilt!
Come on over &
see what I can't live without.

I Could Use Some..... - Giveaway Over

2012-01-05T00:10:00.002-07:00

Update: Congrats to Kasey #60!
You're the winner.

I could definitely use some
Domestic Bliss
about right now.

We're going on our 3rd week
of having college daughter home.
We've adjusted to our old life
complete with squabbles, playing games & very late nights.
Been sewing a lot too!

Love the colors in this new collection by Liz Scott --
Domestic Bliss
"Domestic Bliss is inspired by all of the comforts of home, both indoors and outdoors. Elements of nature, decor and architecture are represented throughout and come together to convey a tone that is both modern and vintage at the same time."

I couldn't agree more.
It's available here in layer cakes, jelly rolls & charm squares.

What goes well with domestic bliss??
Sunny Happy Skies from Riley Blake

Sunny Happy Skies is by Bella Blvd.
A fun collection of prints including
a
panda bear.

It's also available here in 10 inch squares,
strips/rolie polies & charm squares.

For our giveaway today, your choice of a charm pack from either collection.

To enter the drawing,
leave a comment about
something you got :)
over the holidays or
something you gave.

I got a sewing machine cover. Love it!

Random drawing later tonight.
I hear squealing...& running...
"Mother!!! Can you tell them not to paint a mustache on me?"

Rip Roaring Good Time

2012-01-02T00:01:00.002-07:00

Happy New Year to me!

I started this ripple afghan with leftover yarn.

The pattern is here.

Very simple and easy to pick up and put down.

Here's a great flickr group to see

folks 'rippling along'.

Mine will be kind of big.

So maybe it will be done by 2013!

Can you even imagine that number?

2013??

Happy 2012 to you!!

Christmas for Corrie

2011-12-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

My best idea for gift giving is the old adage

"Give something you would want."

I may or may not have just made that up.

Corrie didn't know it, but she wanted a sewing machine cover.

Needs to keep the machine cozy and dust free.

I've had these leftover triangle squares calling my name for ages.

They come from this quilt.

I may have a few leftover so that I can

"give something you would want"

to myself.

I like to make gift giving as much about me as possible.

Hope your Holidays were filled with ~~gifts~~

love and joy.

do.good for December

2011-12-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Another do.good stitches finish for the year.

This is the December block.

It's paper pieced.

I like the graphic nature of this block.

Here's the inspiration quilt for it.

I think it's going to be amazing.

If you like the modern quilt style

and would like to join this group,

there is a waiting list.

We are in groups and each group

has a certain charity that they give the quilts to.

It's fun to try out new blocks each month

and know they are going to someone in need.

Wishing You A ...

2011-12-24T10:49:00.005-07:00

Have a beautiful day with your family & friends.
Merry Christmas

Last Word

2011-12-22T08:05:00.001-07:00

Update: Congrats to kathy-o #92!
You're the winner tonight.

Last of the Mohicans!!

Last Man Standing!!

Last Dollar

Last Week

At Last!!

I'm done with my homemade goodies for Christmas.

Can I tell you how much I love this bag??

I love the pattern!

I love using a charm pack to make the front.

I love hexagons.

I love, love, love this fabric.

It is so beautiful.

And that is the last word on that!!

Our giveaway today is some Secret Garden.
To enter the drawing, leave a comment.
Random drawing tonight.

Who Doesn't Love A Gift All About Them?

2011-12-20T21:53:00.008-07:00

Hmmm, maybe I should have made one for my sister.

I have to tell you about this company, papercoterie.

I'm so thrilled
with what I received.
Super fast shipping too.
(I ordered on a Thursday night & had it on Tuesday.)

They have great gift ideas:
journals, calendars, swatchbooks & more.

I gave the swatchbooks a try for my boys.
I made a top 10 list of things about Harry.
I started with him as
baby on page one,
and there's a family picture, etc...
And then a top 10 list of things we love about
Shadowman.
Some are funny.
I think he'll get a kick out of it.
And you can have a lot of text on the back of
each card in the swatchbook too.
Pretty slick.

It eases my lack of scrapbooking guilt a little.
It's a mini book all about them.
They can tuck it in a drawer &
pull it out whenever they want.
~
Lizzie's been asking for a journal &
purple's her favorite color. Easy. (top photo)

AND
papercoterie is having this incredible offer through
the end of this month (I double checked).
You could get a jump on Valentine's Day or a birthday.
Their prices are great to begin with,
and $30 buys a lot.

Moda Pre-Releases are Here!

2011-12-17T18:38:00.007-07:00

Just released
Charm Squares,
Layer Cakes & Jelly Rolls
arrived this weekend.

Sometimes Moda releases precuts
seen at Fall Quilt Market
in a very limited quantity.

These lines will appear this spring,
but we have some right now!

I'm excited for them all.

Ooh La La -- Bunny Hill Designs
Athill Range -- Cabbages & Roses
California Girl -- Fig Tree Quilts/Joanna Figueroa
Salt Air -- Cosmo Cricket
A Walk in the Woods -- Aneela Hoey
(I'm partial to Red Riding Hood & pink!)
Ten Little Things -- Jenn Ski
(adorable boy line)
Farmers Market -- Brannock & Patek
They're listed on etsy.
If you'd like more than one,
just contact me here or there.

Scissor Happy Giveaway Over

2011-12-15T00:01:00.002-07:00

Update: Congrats to Anita #35!
You're the winner!

Half Moon Modern
I've been anxiously waiting for these.

The colors are so vibrant!
Ruby Red
Sunshine
Lime
Aqua
Steel &
Tangerine

Scissors in all their glory,
circles, butterflies,
paisley, zig zag stripe,
eggs & more from Moda.

Precuts & yardage
available here.

Today's giveaway is for
4 fat quarters of

the Greys or the Scissors!

To enter the drawing, leave a comment of

which one you'd prefer.

Random drawing later tonight.

Mermaids, Donuts and Giraffes, Oh MY!

2011-12-14T00:01:00.035-07:00

Yea! Another Christmas finish!

I love the book by Elizabeth (Oh Fransson) Hartman,

The Practical Guide to Patchwork.

I could make every single quilt in this book.

I love it that much!!

I thought the pattern fit perfectly with these

Happy Fabrics.

The pattern was perfect for this quilt too!!

It will be a great I SPY quilt

for the special munchkins that it's going to.

Happy fabrics here.

If you're interested in something custom,

contact Corrie.

Neighborhood

2011-12-12T19:30:00.002-07:00

It always feels good to get a 'work in progress' quilt done and out of the UFO pile!!

Merry Christmas to our wonderful friends who have the best home in town.

Their home is cozy and inviting.

I thought this quilt would be the perfect Thank You/Christmas present.

I've been waiting and waiting for a decent day to take pictures.

But dead sunflowers will just have to do.

It's so nice to have a tall photo assistant again!

Little Wallets for Everyone

2011-12-10T06:00:00.001-07:00

Whipped up a few last night.

Little Wallets!

They hold --
business cards,
punch cards,
library cards,
gift cards,
money, etc.

They hold that &
much more.
Putting some nail polish &
candy in some of these.
Started making the bottom red one awhile ago
& accidentally did the exclamation point fabric
on the outside
(it should have been all red on the outside).
But I like it.
So I did the top 2 that way.

This is for Harry's teacher.
I know, teachers get all kinds of
'school' themed stuff.
But since my older kids are educated at home.
I've never made
teacher gifts.

And I want to.

So she's getting
an alphabet Little Wallet.
Harry has drawn a picture &
is writing a note.
He'll tuck that in too.
Thought this one would be
fun for a birthday.

I thoroughly enjoy making these.
Quick.

We have some Little Wallet kits &
patterns in the shop.

Have a great weekend.

A Pez for your Thoughts Giveaway Over

2011-12-08T00:10:00.003-07:00

Update: Congrats to Ann Marie #43
Some Pez will be coming your way.

Twas the night before Christmas...
all snug in your bed..
did visions of Pez
dance in your head?

They will now.
I'm dizzy.

Just look at them.

There are duplicates :),
you won't feel bad using one,
because there are more!

12 glorious colors
from American Jane - Moda Fabrics.

The layer cakes & charm packs are here
(jelly rolls are on the way).

You could have a little
something in your stocking.
Our giveaway today is a Pezzy Print
charm pack.

To enter, leave a comment about
something Christmasy you are doing.

Random drawing tonight.

Pam Kitty Morning Giveaway! Over

2011-12-01T00:11:00.002-07:00

Update: Congrats to #115 Victoria Paige!

She's the winner.

You guys have some cute & ambious neighbor gift ideas.

Thanks!

"she wished every morning
was a ..."

Me too!

These Pam Kitty Morning
fabrics are so happy
& full of color.
Love them!
The colors looks like
ice cream.
Strawberries, polka dots & florals...
just what I need in December!
Picked our favorites
in the line &
we have strips,

charm squares,
10" squaresfat quarters &
half yard sets, here.

To enter the giveaway today for a Pam Kitty charm pack...
leave a comment about your best neighbor gift
that you given or received.
Any non-food ideas?

Random drawing Friday night.

I read every one of the cub scout treat ideas from last time. Thank you!
I'm thinking the marshmallow chocolate dipped reindeer head
is sounding pretty fun. Thank you--Jessica K.

Ugly? Fabric Gift

2011-11-30T09:45:00.000-07:00

At our Christmas quilt group meeting,
we're exchanging
"ugly fabric"
gifts.
I guess they were tired of sweet,
little, pretty gifts.?

Clever.

Over a month ago, we all brought a fat quarter
in a brown paper bag,
so no one saw
& traded.
And then you have to make something incorporating the fabric.
Do you think it's ugly?
Actually, DO NOT answer that.

It's perfectly lovely.

I've been a little stumped.
The fabric belongs to a lady that reminds me of my mother-in-law, &
I kept thinking she would really love this fabric.

So, I've been wanting to try making a little purse
with metal clasp handles.
Here's the purse body,
but....
now I'm not liking it.

Plan B

Plan B is
a little pinwheel patchwork in Circa 1934 reds.

You attach the frame using thread.
I used black Prescenia thread & my nifty Quilter's Tips,
because that needle was not coming through.

How do you like the lining?

How do you like it now?

Going to find some fun stuff
to fit in there.

Hope it's ugly enough.

2011-11-24T00:10:00.000-07:00

We hope you
have a wonderful day
with your
family & friends.

And after that,
we'll see you at midnight
at the mall.
I've got teenagers,
that's what we need to do.
It's how those special holiday
memories are made.

Actually, one of my most favorite memories with my dad is --
this only happened once --
6AM day after Thanksgiving shopping.
It's just something he would never in a million years do,
but he was there??
I didn't ask why,
but it meant a lot.

Taffy Packs & Tins

2011-11-22T17:40:00.010-07:00

Charm Packs!
Three new taffy packs full of color.

Some chewy Pink Bubblegum
Aquaberry
and a little
Candy Apple

You can pair them up
for the perfect mix.

Take a look at what
Carrie Nelson -- Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.
made out of one of our previous packs.
She did a twist on her Full House pattern
& made it a pillow.
I want that.

And I have to mention these,
because they are darling sewing kits & in stock.
(Daughters, don't read next sentence.)
Adorable little stocking stuffer
or
to tuck in a package or
(Des & friends, don't read)
for girlfriends ;).

Giveaway Day Over

2011-11-17T01:00:00.003-07:00

Update: Congrats to #74 Snoodles.

You're the winner!

Riley Blake has a
sweet
collection of prints out right now.

Mod Tod is the latest by Sheri Berry.
Sheri's not a new fabric designer,
but new to Riley Blake.
Her whimiscal, retro images are absolutely charming.
If you like Halloween, check out her site, before they take it down.

Mod Tod is a fun collection
for boys
with toys, gears, stripes,
a little bit of it all.

And here is Daisy Cottage
by
Lori Holt
of

Chandeliers, cozy houses, flowers & dots in
pink, grey & yellow.

And I'm looking forward to her next line
Millie's Closet
Our giveaway today is a Riley Blake charm pack --
you can choose from
Decadence,
Promenade,
Mod Tod,
So Sophie
or Daisy Cottage.

To enter the drawing, leave a comment --
1) tell me which pack you'd like,
and
2) tell me a Christmas treat to make with
my little Cub Scouts.

Random drawing Friday night.

Weekend SALE Friday-Monday Over

2011-11-11T10:33:00.001-07:00

Big, gigantic sale is over!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the sites.
I hope we got back to everyone.
If we missed your convo, let me know.
It was a workout -- lost 3 pounds this weekend :).
Gotta love that.

in our etsy shop, &
eBay store is on sale too.
It's our After-Thanksgiving Sale,
before.

Why?

Because:

1) It gives YOU more time to start & finish projects!
2) I can't compete with crazy sales on iPhones & flat screen tvs.
3) I'll be gone. I'll be camping in front of the electronics store, & then I'll be glaring at people cutting in line.
4) Actually, I will home eating leftovers.

We've never had a
on etsy.

On almost everything,
we have more than one, just ask.
If you see yardage you want,
we have more &
can set up a custom listing!
Yes, we will refund overpayments on shipping on etsy.
On eBay, please request a revised total before paying.

The sale runs Friday through Monday.
Happy Shopping!
Come Check it Out!

Giveaway Day! Over

2011-11-10T00:30:00.002-07:00

Congrats to #89 - Moneik!

We're highlighting
colorful precuts from

Westminster/Free Spirit/Rowan.

So many nice ones.
We have:
Kaffe Fassett Fall 2011
Amy Butler - Lark
Valori Wells - Wrenly
Joel Dewberry - Heirloom
Dena Designs - Taza & London

(Ooops,
forgot the Frog Prince,
can't forget him.)
and

Tula Pink - Frog Prince

Here, we have fat quarters,
6" charm squares & 2.5" designer rolls.
They come with 30 squares/strips/fqs in a pack.

We are having a giveaway for a charm pack!

Ghastlie Blog Hop

2011-11-03T00:01:00.002-06:00

Update: Congrats to
Quilter in the Gap #18, you won the bag!
And I sent in Loralynn's name #134 last night
and she won!
You won a gift certificate from Quilt Taffy!!

Welcome, welcome to our

Ghastlie Blog Hop Stop!
I know,
I know,
you just want to get to the pictures.
Me too.

This is my new favorite little bag pattern,
Peek-a-Boo Bag by Sweet Treasures.
It has a clear section in the middle so you can see inside.
There's even a little Prudence zipper tab
(look close on the left).
My first experience with the Ghastlies was as my
Alexander Henry rep pulled out this giant fabric card, he opened it
& there she was.
The little hammer girl
&
and all her ghastly friends.
They made me smile
all
day
long.
~

I wanted to keep the scenes fairly intact,
so here is Kitchen Window out of
Elizabeth Hartman's The Practical Guide to Patchwork.

Let's look at it again. :)

And then for the little tormentors in your life.
A
Ghastlie
playset.

Just think someday they'll say ...
"Remember when we went to Grandma's and played
w/ those mean, scary dolls."

And when the kids aren't playing,
they double as pincushions.

With taffy pins,
of course.
(pins made by me)

I just found her with
taffy poked in her eyes.
Actually shocked me.
Who would dare to do that?
(I got a confession; it was my 5 year old.)
~

Leave one comment on this blog by 9pm EST to be entered into:
Madame Samm's big drawing, which is
a gift certificate from us where you can
buy more Ghastlie fabric :) or anything else...
&
mention if you'd like to win a Peek-a-Boo bag
I'm giving one of those away too!

Thank you Madame Samm for making this happen!

Be sure to visit these Ghastlie gals today!

Mrs. Sharon Ghastlie
Miss Corrie Ghastlie (that's me, you are here)

Mrs Cheryl Ghastlie

Mrs. Linda Ghastlie
Mrs. Pickles Ghastlie

A Love Gift Tour

2011-10-26T07:08:00.000-06:00

Join me today over at Madame Samm's!

If you've ever wanted to plan a retreat

I map it all out for you.

A sure recipe for success!!

Or a big mess!

As long as you have good friends,

mess or success, you'll have fun.

And maybe you can win a sewing machine

for your big retreat!

Be sure to name it after me!

In case you want the inside scoop

to Love Gifts at your next retreat,

here are some of the goodies

that were given with love this year!

Our theme was "Comfort".

Give something that brings you comfort.

So of course, I went for Nutella and a crocheted hanger.

See the connection?

Yeah, me neither.

But I LOVE a crocheted hanger.

Instructions here.

Leela had been collecting classic paperback books at thrift stores.

She covered them in fabric.
Now my favorite Pride and Predjudice
sits so prettily on my shelf!

Leela and Natty Bat were also giving out rice bags.

Super comfortable!

Stitchy wins the overachiever award this year.

How uber cute are these little dresses?

Clothes pin holders!!!
Mine's hanging with pride in my sewing room!

Vintage pillowcases!!
Love, love these!

Karebear always finds something cute
to make and then fills it up with
all sorts of Karebear goodies.

Bets was on a Wizard of Oz kick this year.

Does a witch and green monkeys bring you comfort?

It does for Bets!

Can we ever have too many bags filled with goodies??

Not with our LOVE!!

Shelto loves to make bread.

Carbs bring me comfort. Too much!

She gave us her favorite bread pan and 2 cute towels.

And finally, socks.

We've fought over socks in the past.

Thankfully, this time, Judy had a
pair of fleece socks for each of us.

She makes them!
And they are the dang warmest things ever!!

So get busy ladies!!

You've got love to spread.

Hope you plan your own retreat and start new traditions.

Thanks for visiting me over at Madame Samm's.

Ghastlie Blog Hop!

2011-10-24T13:07:00.010-06:00

It's here!
The Ghastlie Blog Hop!
10 days of ghastly inspiration from
50+ Sistahs

Madame Samm instigated this awesome, demented showcase
of The Ghastlies fabric line from Alexander Henry.
& not only are there plenty of ideas,
there are plenty of generous prizes.

ON Monday October 24th

Mrs Kirie Ghastlie

Ms Carol Ghastlie

Ms Wendy Ghastlie

Ms Carrie Ghastlie

Mrs Holly Ghastlie

ON Tuesday October 25th

Mrs Annie Ghastlie

Mrs Doris Ghastlie

Mrs Brandie Ghastlie

Ms Alidiza Ghastlie

Mrs JudyC Ghastlie

ON Wednesday October 26th

Mrs Barb Ghastlie

Miss Karen Ghastlie

Ms Loralynn Ghastlie

Ms Jen Ghastlie.

Ms Penny Ghastlie

Mrs Rhonda Ghastlie

ON Thursday October 27th

Mrs Katherine Ghastlie

Ms Sharon Ghastlie

Mrs Gooden Ghastlie

Ms Selina Ghastlie

Mrs Melinda Ghastlie

ON Friday October 28th

Miss Trudi Ghastlie

Ms Deonn Ghastlie

Mrs Marlene Ghastlie

Mrs Kim Ghastlie

Mrs Tammy Ghastlie

ON Monday October 31st

Mrs. Toyna Ghastlie
Mrs Tiramisue Ghastlie

Mrs Angela Ghastlie

Mrs Pauline Ghastlie

Mrs Karin Ghastlie

Mrs Barb Ghastlie

ON Tuesday November 1st

Miss Daisy Ghastlie
Mrs Dana Ghastlie

Mrs Elaine Ghastlie

Mrs Gramma Sheri Ghastlie
Ms Suz Ghastlie

ON Wednesday November 2nd

Mrs Jane Ghastlie
Mrs Laura Ghastlie

Mrs Mary Ghastlie

Mrs Michelle Ghastlie

Mrs Dawn Ghastlie
Mrs Mary Ghastlie

Be sure to visit here
ON Thursday November 3rd!

Mrs Sharon Ghastlie
Mrs Cheryl Ghastlie

Mrs Linda Ghastlie
Mrs Pickles Ghastlie

ON Friday November 4th

Mrs Nan Ghastlie

Mrs Gmama Jane Ghastlie
Mrs Joan Ghastlie
Mrs Nancy Ghastlie

Ms Susan Ghastlie
Madame Ghastlie

Each day, each featured blogger will send a name
from the commenters to Madame Samm & she'll pick a prize winner.
For more details visit Sew I Quilt.

To get started on your own delightful project,
we have Ghastlies fabric in our etsy store.

Happy Trails to You

2011-10-07T19:00:00.000-06:00

Got cute bundles of boy fabrics from Riley Blake.

Fox Trails by Shari Butler.
Embrace the great outdoors with campers,

raccoons, tents, s'mores and more.

On some of the promo material they sent with Fox Trails,

it's called Happy Trails.

Which I thought would be perfect for today's post....

"Happy Trails to you....

until we meet again."

I'm going to be out of the shop from
this Tuesday the 11th til the 23rd.

If you're needing some Ghastlies --
we got a bunch of them back in stock!!

Or if you're needing anything else,

just let me know this weekend.

Our Thursday giveaways
will begin again in November.
I missed this Thursday, I was busy being the
videographer for Des' son's homecoming.
I was all prepared to cry,

but was too intent on recording.
Thought I would mess the camera up.
You know, forget to hit RECORD or something.
But I got it.
It was a great day;
I'm so glad we could be there to share it.

Today at 5:47 pm......

2011-10-05T00:01:00.007-06:00

.....my son arrives home.

At 5:47 I'll have my arms around him.

At 5:47 I'll hear his voice.

At 5:47 I'll tell him how much I love him.

At 5:47 I'll thank him again for serving.

I received a phone call this week from a lovely gentleman in California who told me, "I don't know what your son was like before he left, but he's coming home 'the whole package'.

I loved the young teen that left and I look forward to the young man who is returning.

I don't think I can adequately express what this two years has meant to our son and our family.

I do know that I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

At 5:47 my heart will feel whole again.

If you want to cry with me.....watch this.

Speedy Monkey

2011-10-04T00:00:00.006-06:00

Today,

Quilt Taffy is guest posting at
Sew We Quilt!
Come on over & take a look.
There's a super giveaway!!

We are highlighting our
free pdf pattern -
To get the pattern,
click here & it's also on the side bar.
I've made it up out of
Michael Miller's
Super Heroes fabric.

Just grab your favorite panel, large print, or novelty print,
throw in some pre-cut squares and you're on your way.
It finishes at 45"x54".
A great size to grow with baby.

You can whip out a super quilt in no time.

Fabric & Kits are available in
etsy store.

SALE

2011-10-03T14:03:00.005-06:00

We're having a clearance SALE
in Quilt Taffy eBay Store
40% off most yardage & patterns!
This 'Sale' isn't listed in the Sale category,
it's store wide.
If purchasing more than one item or unit,
wait for or request an adjusted shipping total before paying.

That's Michael Miller's Super Hero girl up there.
Come see her & us tomorrow,
as we're guest posting on Sew We Quilt!

See you then!

To Retreat

2011-09-30T00:01:00.002-06:00

re-treat [ree-treet]

verb

to treat again

According to Webster's Dictionary,

I am right on course.

I find that every Fall I need to treat myself

again to a secluded getaway with dear friends

(and deer friends),

good food and lots of sewing.

Bear Lake with all of it's wildlife

and water is just the place

for a bunch of lazy peeps

who need to constantly

re-treat themselves.

This is how we spell re-TREAT.

This is how we sew at the RE-treat.

We love to Re-Treat ourselves up and down the stairs and pet our projects on the way.

We must RETREAT ourselves every year

with the annual Love Gift fest.

I'll be treating you later to all the goodness.

So I guess it will be a RE-treat for you too!!

We had a REAL treat this year,

with a new friend.

Natty Bat was live from the internet!

She wasn't scary or anything.

But don't try this at home.

I'm not big on wildlife but they sure were friendly this year.

They warmed up over time.

Pretty soon, they made themselves at home.

This Doe was quite the looker.

She might be invited back.

Then she could RE-treat, too.

Giveaway Day! Over - Circa 1934

2011-09-29T00:01:00.004-06:00

Update: Congrats to #90 Woolensails!
You're the winner!
Circa 1934's vintage typewriters,
typewriter keys,
numbers & polka dots
are classic!

The fabric line features:
rich red, worn yellow, antique white & sage green.

We were especially drawn to the reds
of Cosmo Cricket's latest fabric.
They are deep & dark.

Circa fabrics & pre-cuts are available on etsy.

Our giveaway today is a Circa 1934

5" charm pack.
To enter the drawing leave a comment about - your favorite number.
Random drawing later tonight.

Circa looks good with Hometown.

Giveaway Day! Over

2011-09-22T00:01:00.004-06:00

Update: Congrats to Jessica #5!
You're the winner tonight!

That's me,
in case you didn't recognize
my trim figure & great mask.

Thought we'd first have
some fun with the
Super Heroes!

Able to leap a skyscraper in a single bound!

Great for girls & boys!
Fun new prints from Michael Miller.

If saving the world isn't your style,
how about
Sweet Stuff & Candy Shop?
Also from Michael Miller.
Say it with me,
"Ahhhhh..."
How sweet! I do love vintage.

Last but not least,
we have a new 5" charm taffy pack.
It is... pink bubblegum.

Today's drawing is for one of the following:
fat quarters of Super Heroes,
1/2 yards of Sweet Stuff or
a Pink Bubblegum pack.
Enter by leaving me a comment
of what you would choose
& your favorite candy.

Random drawing later tonight.

The Ghastlies Update & Blog Hop

2011-09-21T00:01:00.001-06:00

Just a little Ghastlie update.
We have more in the shop!
The "A Ghastly Night" (I call it the dinner/knitting print)
in mauve & white will be available
hopefully at the end of the month.
We do have it right now in grey.
Other great Ghastlie news --
there's going to be a Ghastlie Blog Hop!!
starting October 24th.
Thanks to Madame Samm/Sew I Quilt for putting it all together.
We'll share more info as it comes.
I can't wait to see what everyone has made.
There's going to be giveaways & lots of inspiration!

Cute Bots Kits!

2011-09-16T05:00:00.000-06:00

Adoring this Cute Bots fabric!
My new most favorite go-to pattern is
Peek-a-Boo Bag.

I think everyone needs one.
Starting with me!
Then all my friends, teachers, graduates, etc. will be getting one.
Notice it is lined as you take a peek inside.

My new little tote holds my travel sewing machine's cord,
foot pedal, accessories & pins.
I just slip it in my project bag.

The bag needed a cute zipper pull,
so I pulled out the Shrinky Dinks & meet my new friends.
They are way cuter in person.

Would you like your own Cute Bots Bag?
We have some kits on etsy.
They come with everything you need to make it,
except the Shrinky Dink zipper pulls. :)

Kokka Giveaway Day!! Over

2011-09-15T00:10:00.003-06:00

Congrats to #40 Barb!!!

A little red riding hood will be coming your way!

Oh, it's a good day to be here.

I've never given away the Japanese fabric.
Why?
Because I love it, of course.

I often hear, "I don't know what to do with it."
So we are revisiting Quilt Market & drooling over the samples.

This aqua is the prettiest shade.
It's a darling baby/toddler print.

Then of course, Heather Ross & her Far Far Away III prints,
including Snow White.

The Kokka prints range in weight -- some are a linen blend, some are like a soft canvas, some are a normal quilting/sewing fabric weight, so when you're looking at them, be sure to see what kind of fabric it is.
Sweet Little Red Riding Hood.
Actually, we have 2 new Red Riding Hood Kokkas.

And of course, my second favorite, Hello Kitty.

And then we have the Girl, the Bear & the Apples.
She's the winner for me.

There are lots more:

including robots, guitars, funny food labels,
owls & mushrooms and fairy tales...

To enter the drawing for a 1/2 yard ,
leave a comment about which one you'd like &
what you would possibly make.
Random drawing later tonight.

P.S. Just got more Ruby by Camille & Bonnie in!

And They Said It Couldn't Be Done

2011-09-12T13:12:00.007-06:00

Actually, they didn't say anything.
I said --
It wouldn't
couldn't
shouldn't
be done!

It's Miss Lizzie's 16th birthday,
and all she wants is
a 16 layer
'i am baker's' rose cake
After trying to get her to want something else,
I started making it super late the night before.

I wish my layers looked like Bakerella's.
I used cake mixes.
Shouldn't have-my mixes didn't spread or cook evenly &
they poof in the middle.
And then they crack,
when you stack,
but that just makes the
chocolatey goodness seep through the cake, right? :)

It's a BiG tasty cake.

Happy Sweeeet Sixteen!

Secret Garden & Decadence Giveaway! Over

2011-09-08T00:01:00.002-06:00

A big congrats to Natalie #87!
You're the winner!

Loved Secret Garden at Quilt Market...so did others;

she won first place on her booth.

We went with the coral colorway... including the soft greys and greens.

It's available on etsy in fat quarters,

half yards, charm packs & 10 inch squares.

Also we have the Decadence precuts from Riley Blake.Fresh new designs from Samantha Walker.

Features hummingbirds, pears, florals and geometrics.

Gets me in the mood for autumn. Such rich, warm colors. Our giveaway today will be for

a 5" charm pack of either Secret Garden or Decadence.

To enter, leave a comment about whatever you want.

Random drawing later tonight.

“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”

2011-09-02T10:35:00.001-06:00

It's not everyday I wake up and want to work with felt.

But today is THAT day.

I saw this on The Idea Room

this morning.

I can't wait to get a hold of some

of that cheap, scratchy, melded

felt at the dime store.

Our dime store is called King's around these here parts.

I'm so sorry if you don't have a King's in your vicinity.

It is heaven for a small town.

It has felt.
It has googly eyes.

And I don't have to drive to the big city
to buy felt and googly eyes.

And I want to make Star War finger puppets NOW.

AND lucky for me, the pattern is an email one!!!

Thank you Idea Room!!

May the felt be with you.

Sophie's Summer Day Giveaway! Over

2011-09-01T00:01:00.002-06:00

Update: Congrats to Lisa Marie #24!!

You're the winner!

It's the 1st!

We're having a little giveaway today,

because it's Thursday,

but it's also the Le Petite Group's new pattern day.

This month's pattern is: your choice.

But might we suggest - Summer Day.

It's hot off the press from Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.

Hey, those geese are looking darn nice & pointy.
The pattern has great directions, I learned a new way to do flying geese, you don't have to have a special ruler or anything,

(but if you have the Fit to be Geese ruler, there are directions for it too.)

At the end when she tells you what your quilt top should measure

- I was right on! That's a good thing!

We have kits on etsy.

Either the pink Sophie one or if you want your's

to look just like the pattern cover - Strawberry Fields fabric,

we have some of those too.

You don't have to be part of the Le Petite group to get a kit :).

Our giveaway today is a Sophie 5" charm pack.

It's a new line from Moda.

Sweet reds, aqua, pinks & greens.

To enter the drawing, leave a comment about

something

pink.

Random drawing later tonight.

It's a Hometown Giveaway! Over

2011-08-25T00:10:00.003-06:00

Congrats to Lynn Koeppen #184!!

You're the winner tonight!

Great New line from Sweetwater

Hometown

I heard they were asking for the names of YOUR hometown.

Sweetwater tried to get as many names as they could on the Town Square fabric...

haven't found mine yet.

Might need a magnifying glass.

Oh, I found it.

whew.

I knew Boise had to be there.

AND Idaho Falls.

I just saw Burley!! no way!

Okay, that is really our hometown.

I thought Burley was too little potatoes for them.

I know, I'm sure there are other Burleys in the world,

but I'm just sure

that one is Burley, Idaho.

It's a cool collection of dots, those fabulous word prints,

a little floral and great color.

The precuts & some yardage

are available on etsy.

Our giveaway today is a

Hometown 5" charm pack.

To enter the drawing, leave a comment --

tell me your Hometown

& one thing about it.

Random drawing later tonight.

Guilty~

2011-08-23T17:30:00.001-06:00

I have been quilting for 20 years.

Yes, I started as a wee child.

Fabric color and designs have really exploded in the last 7-8 years.

I remember seeing my first
Amy Butler Gypsy Caravan line of fabric.

I thought I had died and gone straight to heaven.

From that point on, I just couldn't do the muted,
dark, tea-stained look any longer.

I needed bright, large, and in charge fabrics.

So what's a girl to do with all the excess yardage that has accumulated over the years?

Corrie was here this weekend and we cranked,
AKA accuquilted,
through a bunch of yardage.

I decided to just 'tumble' it all.
I'll make tumbler quilts for nephews and nieces.
The tumbler quilt goes together so fast!

I had yardage pieces that weren't big enough
for the 7" strips that I needed for the tumbler.
So I cut them into strips and then threw
the rest of the parts and pieces away.

But now the guilt is setting in.
I haven't been able to bring myself
to empty the garbage can.

There's a lot of fabric in there and
I have another garbage sack full.

Darn that guilt.

It's easy when they're not your scraps.
I was so bold as to tell Jenny to throw her scraps
away and get on with her life!
Rude!
Look at all the things she can do with those!

Then I made the mistake of re-visiting
Ms. Leaders and Enders and now
I really can't throw them away.
But I really, really, really want to.

I want to get on with my life.
But instead....
....I will grab a good movie
and start digging through the garbage.

There better not be any banana peels in there!

Post Edit: Okay, I did it. I watched both Mansfield Park and Becoming Jane. Dug through the blasted bags and kept the most worthy of pieces. Now they're going to sit and stare at me. I should have just hauled it all out to the garbage!

Giveaway Day! Over

2011-08-18T00:10:00.005-06:00

Update: Congrats to #103 Alexis!

You're the winner!!

It's the end

of the summer for us.

My daughter made it home &

heads to college

today,

and school starts next week.

Last night was sweet.

Just a simple night in the backyard

with some happy screaming.

Of course, at our house,

you can find a snow sled,

lying on the grass

to use as a shield.

The water balloons made me think

of this charm pack,

so that's our giveaway.

It's a collection of the cutest, happiest prints with a

Japanese-Hawaiian flavor.

There are mermaids, Happy Food people

including donuts,& ice cream, pineapples

& Miss Coconut drink

and so much more.

They make me smile.

It's our Rainbow Pack in 5" or 10" squares on etsy.

I have yardage of all of these & more, they just aren't on the site yet.

If you'd like any, contact me.

To enter the drawing for a 5" or 10" pack,

Restless

2011-08-15T00:01:00.010-06:00

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night

just waiting for it to be morning so you can go sew?

I'm too much of a chicken to tiptoe downstairs

to the basement and sew at 3am.

What if all the spiders and boogeymen

are down there partying?

Will I interrupt?

Will I look out of place in my underwear?

So I toss and turn in bed until sunlight peaks in the windows.

This purse has kept me feeling restless at night.

I love making quilts.

But I forget how satisfying a smaller project can be.

I started this purse project at Corrie's house.

Found a pattern.

It is Sherri's from the APQ August magazine.

LOVED it!

Then I found my Prince.

Prince Charming.

Can you please tell me what to do with the jelly roll?

I can't get enough of this line!!

I love the blues and corals.

Is it indigo blue? navy blue? I'm really not up to speed on my color wheel.

Then I quickly, and I mean, QUICKLY

cut it out with the Accuquilt.

Lickity split, I'm in hexagon heaven.

I've done hexagons by hand for years.

Corrie ~~twisted my arm~~ convinced me to try sewing them.

Now, I'm hooked.

Put in a good audio book and I was good to go.

The thing I love most about this project

is that I can use a charm pack and see

all of the charms together in close proximity.

Now my life would be complete,

if only Corrie lived in close proximity to me.
*sigh*

Some Like It Hot

2011-08-12T00:01:00.000-06:00

Just a little stitching.

I love a good portable hand project.

Wanted to make some hotpads for a friend.

Traced the images with a blue washable marker

off of this Suburbia fabric.

What do you like to use for tracing on fabric?

I put in a layer of warm & natural batting &

a layer of insulated batting.

Osnaburg is my favorite fabric for stitching.

I like how it looks,

it's more durable,

and it's especially good for kids,

because you can't see through it

(to see all the thread traveling that happens on the back.)

I hope these get used,

because I want to make more.

Giveaway Day! Over

2011-08-11T00:10:00.001-06:00

Update: Congrats to Heidi #11!!

Remember to make sure your email link works, so I have a way to contact you.

I couldn't contact the first pick. :(

"One of these packs is not like the others,

one of them really just doesn't belong."

Zoo animals & florals really don't mix, but they do today.

A little Urban Zoologie 5" charm pack.

How darling would your little boy

[fill in the blank] be out of this? !!

Followed by two beautiful sets from FreeSpirit

Taza by Dena Designs

and

Heirloom by Joel Dewberry

We have Taza & Heirloom in 6" charm squares,

design rolls & fat quarter bundles.
And pretty Promenade in yellow & lavendar

by Stitch Studios for Riley Blake.

Our drawing today is for a charm pack.

To enter the drawing, leave a comment about which would you choose?

Looks like Prince Charming snuck in the back there;

okay, he's eligible too.

Random drawing later tonight.

Bed Head

2011-08-09T00:01:00.000-06:00

My oldest is headed to college next week.

Don't you think she needs a sham

to go with her new quilt & duvet?

I've never made a pillow sham.

But this little book made it super easy =

good step by step directions & measurements.

And I got to use my polka dot buttons on the back!The sham is bold;

it's a little wild & crazy.

But isn't that what

college is?

I liked working with this Tea Garden home dec fabric so much...

I made an ironing board cover for my new sewing room!

College-bound daughter has been away all summer;

she comes home Saturday!

Wonder what she'll think of her room --

aka - My New Sewing Space.

I think she and Olivia (the pistachio green sewing table)

are going to get along just great.

I did keep her bed,

just in case you were wondering.

Cute Bots

2011-08-04T00:01:00.001-06:00

Update: Congrats to #85 Marlys! You're the winner tonight!

We're highlighting some fun fabric today.

Cute Bots by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Orange & Pink or Orange & Blue

These fabrics are from Timeless Treasures.
Do you see the little twins? Adorable.

These Cute Bots are available on etsy!

Our giveaway today is for 2 half yards.

To enter the drawing, leave a comment about robots.

Do you prefer the pink or the blue?

Blue & orange, that's our Boise State Bronco colors!

Random drawing later tonight.

Lollipop Kind of Day

2011-08-02T18:19:00.000-06:00

It's that do.good stitches time again.

My little flickr bee is back and I was the quilter this month.

I was inspired by this quilt on Moda Bake Shop.

What I can't believe is how close we came
to the mock up I made in EQ7.

Wow, it looks just like the picture!

I asked for gray backgrounds and
Red, Pink and Orange Tree Tops
with green trunks.

Everyone did an exceptional job on the
stitching and color choices.
I'm so happy with it!!

It's going to a special friend who just had her 4th little babe.

Who gets anything for their 4th baby????

Well, this is going to sweet, little Mallory Anna.

Sweet dreams, Lollipop!

Wantobe Quilter Campaign

2011-08-01T00:03:00.001-06:00

It's the kick-off for the Wantobe Quilter Campaign!

It's here!!

It's hosted by Sew We Quilt @ Stash Manicure --Madame Samm. She's brought amazing sponsors & prizes on board all for you.

What an awesome opportunity to tell your friends.

Hopefully your friends can win some stuff so they'll stop borrowing your's.

I say that in the nicest way :).

Everyone is eligible to win prizes including sewing machines, irons,

cutters, fabric and much more

for 5 days a week for 3 months!

What do you do?

1) Email me (quilttaffy@fiberpipe.net) your name & phone number

2) Be a follower of our Quilt Taffy blog (that's here)

if you don't know how to do that, email me.

& the Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure blog

3) Comment on the blog posts, see below.

When you comment, be sure to put my name (Corrie) somewhere. We're a team.

Starting August 1st...

If you are a new quilter that doesn't have your own supplies, maybe you've made a quilt before, but you're new. You should enter the drawings by COMMENTING

on the Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure blog

on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.

If you're an experienced quilter, then you can still win great stuff by COMMENTING

on Tuesday & Thursdays.

Thank you to Madame Samm & all of the sponsors for this amazing campaign.

Let the winning begin!

Le Petite - Honeycomb Pattern

2011-08-01T00:01:00.001-06:00

August pattern for the Le Petite Group is

Honeycomb.

This is a favorite.

Such a darling design that would be perfect out of any charm pack.

The finished size is 36" x 39".

The pattern calls for 80 squares for hexagons (asst. light, med. & dark).

Background 7/8 yard, binding 1/3 yard, & backing 1 3/8 yards.

There aren't any set-in seams & you don't need a template. Whether your style is contemporary or reproduction, funky or traditional, all you need are some charm squares and a background.

This Schnibbles pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.

is available on etsy & eBay. Free shipping.

2011-07-28T00:30:00.002-06:00

What to Pick? Giveaway Over

2011-07-21T00:01:00.002-06:00

Update: Congrats to Pamela Nees #21

You're the winner tonight!!

More appleville & zoologie arrived today~!

A little Urban Zoologie arrived.

by ann kelle - robert kaufman fabrics

I like the dark colors &

manly ladybugs, turtles & owls.

I like this guy best.

Fat quarters are available,

as well as any size cut you may want of these fabrics.

And a little Appleville to brighten the day!

by Suzy Ultman

Love it!

It matches some Suzy Ultman notecards I got last year,

that I've liked too much to send :).

This is the panel.

And some little houses & apple faces.

And how fabulous would it all be with a Kona solid jelly roll?

Oops, I mean "design roll-up".

Sooo.... today's giveaway is a set of fat quarters.

Appleville or Urban Zoologie.

Leave a comment about which pack you'd pick & why!

Random drawing later tonight.