Saturday, December 12, 2009

New and old...

I was in a wonderful Secret Santa Swap and we were not allowed to open our gifts till today...what a time trying not to open this gift since i know who it came from. PAWS from one of the sites I chat on sent me this adorable wall hanging mini..a great keepsake we have been friends for a couple of years now..so glad she got my name!! the cute little bows and buttons are a treasure..I even loved the wrapping paper and the cute card..thanks so much

I had "misplaced" my Aunt Millie's Garden blocks but found them and have been working on them. Got this one done and have started another one. They were on a roll and fell behind some material in my cupboard. Now they are all on the design wall and I just take one down and start workin' on it.. ain't lose'n them again!!
about half way done on my 3rd Love Letters block and am going to lay out 2 more...

and then look at this!! what did I do?? I joined a BOM with Stitchin Heaven Affairs from the Heart.. is this not adorable!! I haven't done the embroidery but have the applique of the first block done. This is a perfect choice for winters blues if people get them.. I don't I love winter and wish I could get snowed in for weeks!


Well Happy Holidays to all and a wonderful New Year...not sure when I will be posting again. All this applique is keeping my fingers busy and it is a slower process.. plus I have a quilt on the frame I have to get quilted!!

28 comments:

  1. Love the last block. It's a great quilt

    Love and hugs Gina xxx

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  2. Betweens, you lucky gal. What a beautiful wallhanging from Paws.
    Your blocks are beautiful. The last one is a winner. You have my address.

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  3. Your "Affairs of the Heart" block came out fantastic. I have all my blocks done and am in the process of putting them together. I didn't like the sashing that came with my kit so I am n the hunt for a better match.

    Your Aunt Millie's block is perfect! I have that quilt on my wish list of things to make.

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  4. Your blocks are all beautiful. I wish my applique skills were as good.

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  5. You've been very busy, and I'm *extremely* impressed! :)

    Take care!

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  6. Another BOM Deb.....geez....how many is that? and how many hours in a day? *grin* Love the colours, it will be a beautiful bright quilt when it's done.

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  7. Your applique blocks look amazing! I really love that last one. It's going to be gorgeous! Happy Holidays to you and yours.

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  8. love your appliques... you do amazing work....

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  9. Debra, your blocks especially the Aunt Millie are beautiful. I am glad that you found them so we can continue to see them.

    Pat in Texas

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  10. You have the first block done already! Looks great - Penny

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  11. Great Blocks!! So many projects, so little time especially during the holidays LOL.

    Crispy

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  12. I love the colors on Affairs from the heart block! Wonderful work! I hope when I get around to doing my first aplique quilt that mine turns out well. Jennie showed me some of the basics before she left. I have had a cat kit for quite some time but I havent started in on it. Maybe after I get my mondo Tetris quilt out of the way that will have to be my next project

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  13. What a fun secret Santa gift! Very cute and festive. And it looks like you've been crazy productive... all of your blocks are looking amazing. I can't wait to see more of the Affairs from the Heart-- the block is so pretty and bright. It really does seem like a lovely antidote to winter blahs.

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  14. What a lovely secret santa gift, what's better than a quilt! Your applique is wonderful, cheering you on for what you've got planned.

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  15. thanks for dropping by my blog - your applique is wonderful - I love doing it as well.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  16. What a cute swap gift! I'm loving your Aunt Millie and Love Letters. And, Affairs of the Heart is also excellent. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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  17. I just love your Aunt Millie's block! Looks like you'll be busy with applique!

    Have a Happy New Year!

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  18. A very sweet wall hanging.
    I am so glad you found your AMG blocks. I am sure that was driving you crazy. All your blocks are just gorgeous.
    Have a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous new year.

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  19. Hi, Your Love Letter is going to be gorgeous! Love your blue fabrics :o) And your AMG block - WoW - love the blue's here too.

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  20. Debra, your applique projects look terrific! Needleturn always impresses me (because I struggle with that technique).

    Do you have any information about the daisy background fabric in your Aunt Millie's block? I'm really taken with it and it brings back memories of the song from when I was little.

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  21. You do wonderful applique ork!
    Micki

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  22. Deb, your applique blocks are wonderful.

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  23. Wow ..... great blocks and a sweet mini! I have the Affairs from the Heart book and these are on my 'to do' list. Good thing we didn't plan on getting together before Xmas .... I'm in North Bay until after Xmas.

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  24. Debra, as always your applique is stunning! We missed you at Applique Club, hope to see you again in the New Year.

    Merry, Merry and Happy, Happy!

    Joqwlter!

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  25. How gorgeous! Keep up the hard work.

    Cheers,
    Bobbie

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  26. Hi there! Just checking out your recent posts for the first time...I found your blog name on my Mom's list (Latane's Quilts), and since I have a new quilting blog, I hope you will come by and visit me as well. I am so impressed with your beautiful applique! Really gorgeous work!

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  27. What wonderful blocks! That last one is a stunner! 8-)

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  28. Gorgeous -- your blocks are JUST GORGEOUS!!!

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