Another BOM almost done

I just love waiting at the drive thru lines these days... what ever did I do with my wasted time before I started stitching??? LOL :c)

Love from Texas!

Have you used Triangulations yet?

A friend of mine asked me the same question a few weeks ago (or maybe it was a few months??LOL) anyway, I was hesitant at first... I've never paper pieced before and wasn't' sure I wanted to deal with pealing off papers... but I did a little researching it and read the free how to PDF file and thought why not give it a try?

The lowest price I was found for the Triangulations CD program was at Connecting Threads for $22.99 however when my order arrived i noticed on the invoice it rang up cheaper! $16.77 + 3.29 shipping = a total of $20.06 whoo hoo!

I first noticed this website - which price was way too high but had helpful downloads. Take a look here at this link - their price is $49.95 **eek** but scroll down and you'll see the free to download and save PDF files for the sample grid for 1 5/8" finished size.. and also the How does the disk work download.

Those who love them, really love them and now I'm one of them :) How about you?

Edited to add: I was curious about tearing off the paper, but it was so simple! Just ripped perfectly in the right spots = easier than tearing out perforated coupons! Really! :)

PS- Again, thanks Crazy'boutquilts for buying the packet of Foundation Papers for me that I posted about on 3/13/09!!

Love from Texas!

They Snoozed while I Shopped

oops, I forgot to share my sleeping kid photos.. Olivia woke up just as we were finding a parking spot but she was contient to stay with David in the van ;) She had a few calls to make anyway...

and this was what they looked like when I returned from browsing thru Hobby Lobby ;)

Nora had changed positions.. I love her crossed arms attitude even while sleeping... and that she is catching flies...

where as Paul Thomas hadn't moved a bit. Still sawing logs.... ;)

Love from Texas!

the Miranda Day Bag

Have you seen this cute bag??? It's a Lazy Girl pattern called the Miranda Day Bag. Isn't it cute??

Or maybe you have made one???...or if you are like me... you WANT to make one :)

Well in a few weeks I'm going on my very first quilt retreat and as our group project we will all be making this bag. I hear it has TEN pockets inside!! Whoo hoo! :c)

Today I was at Hobby Lobby (an unplanned trip) but since we were over in the "big town" and all three of the kids were asleep in the van, David didn't mind me running in to take a look.

Can you believe that I didn't buy anything today - SHOCKER, I know! But I did take some photos of some fabrics that sorta spoke to me... mainly no purchase b/c I didn't have my pattern with me to know how much fabric was needed... but I'll be back over in the "big town" again before my trip to NH. Plus I want to look at the quilt store before then too...

So I'll let you vote for your favorite fabric combos that I saw today.. So what do you like/prefer for a purse... Bright Flower/Stripe combo???? or the Black/Tan neutrals???

Oh and I got my machine back form the Bernina shop today. I'm excited to have it back so soon... but I am not excited that it cost me an arm and leg... just over $300!! aak! Apparently it had to have a new "S Board" put in it. They assure me it's as good as new. It better be!

I haven't used it yet.. this weekend is my husband's birthday and for his gift I cleaned out EVERYTHING that had to do with sewing out of the dining room! We will be eating in there tomorrow evening and he will love that ;) Nora is excited about decorating...I'll try and remember to take a few photos.

Happy Weekend everyone!

Love from Texas!

Another Blog Giveaway to Share

Over on the right you will see a preview of a fantastic blog that I just found. Kati Cupcake will be going to the market in May. You can leave a comment on any of her posts from now until May 18th to be entered in to her give-a-way.

She promises to give away somehting form market - new never seen before fabric! :) whooo hooo!!!

Kati is a quilt store owner in Rigby, ID and if you are hundreds of miles away like me ... just surf on over and give her store a visit thru the magic of blogland ;)

....oh and please tell her Bonnie from bingobonnie.blogspot.com sent you :) thanks!

Have a Happy Weekend everyone!

Love from Texas!