Wednesday, September 26, 2012

~~~~~~Energizing needed~~~~~~

Where to start, where to start!  Between dental visits due to my tooth dying, a root canal and starting an online teachers assistant program things have not been slow around my house.  I am also on a steering team for MOPS in a fundraiser position. 

We have also had Josh's dad come for a visit which was very fun!  Ayden was able to show Grandpa his preschool,play some putt-putt golf, play football and on and on.  We drove up north a bit to Josh's Aunt's home as well and really enjoyed our time there riding on ATV'S for the first time and exploring their land! 

Things are a slowing down.....waiting for the perfect moment to sneak up on us again I imagine;) 

I have been very pleased with a couple of events that have occurred in September along the lines of my quilting business.  I sold 2 quilts and a set of potholders.  More importantly,  the first quilt that traveled outside of NC went to a gal that designs for a button company in NJ.  She picked my quilt from Etsy.  Her intentions are to embellish it in buttons and then it will be at a booth on display at Quilt Market in Houston,TX!!!!!  I sent her a small biography about myself and my shop for her to enclose with the quilt.  I feel that this could only lead to positive things;) 

During MOPS last week, a friend of mine inquired about a baby quilt with her kids clothes in it.  Today I went to MOPS and she said that she would like 3 quilts.  One for each of her 3 kiddos with their baby clothes!!  Fine by me:)  I am also doing a raffle Christmas quilt for MOPS as well  to be finished by the beginning of November. 

My shop could also use some more quilts so I am trying to finish the umbrella quilt.

Already pieced the back yesterday so I need to some time to baste it up.  I really like it too now that it is all done up with the turquoise and orange border fabric.  Just need a binding color and it will be complete.

I can't forget to show off some pics of the paper piecing extravaganza;);)

Taking my time and relishing in the pattern that is evolving. 


that Kona Papaya is fabulous!!!

8 more to go and it will be ready for the center circle and then my living room for display!

In my spare time........hehehehe I created some Angry Bird bean bags for the munchkin.  The pig below them was courtesy of the hubby!!!  They are a little rough around the edges,but they serve their purpose to make Ayden smile and throw them through the piggie's mouth!

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Sara






10 comments:

Jane said...

Congrats on sending a quilt to Houston - wow!
I love that paper piecing block - do you have pattern details?

Impera Magna said...

Good grief, girl! Do you ever rest???

Congrats on the quilty sales... that must be so exciting! Your business seems to be growing...

Love the Angry Birds! Ayden must love playing with them...

Nat at Made in Home said...

Great news about the quilts (ans selling them!). Love the paper piecing!

Anonymous said...

my son would love those bean bags! Hooray on your quilt order

Eden said...

That paper piecing is stunning! Great job!

Terriaw said...

You have been quite busy with life and productive in the sewing room. Congrats to you with the great successes happening and coming with your quilt business! Your paper piecing is so stunning and dramatic. Looks like fun

Judee said...

Love the colors in the paper piecing project. Good work!

Amanda said...

The paper pieced block is beautiful!

Pomegranate Quilts said...

The paper pieced block is insane. You are amazing! Keep up the good work!

✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾ said...

That is a huge deal! Congrats on all the sales and having a quilt at a major show!