24 October 2008

Oh my stars!

I was amazed and overwhelmed on Wednesday when a package appeared on my doorstep from Carol. I wasn't amazed that she sent me a package. She does that a lot :) I was amazed at the contents. So a while back I was admiring this quilt that she'd made and she said she had some "scraps" left over...might even be enough to make these stars and she would love to send them to me. I said sure I'd love to have your "scraps". Do these look like scraps? She sent me practically a whole fat quarter bundle!!! This light stack is all uncut fat quarters!!As if that weren't enough she also included this cute little ME calendar/planner. Now anyone who knows me knows how perfectly this sentiment fits lol!!! Thank you soooo much Carol!!
Monday I got to do a little impromptu shopping and lunching, a good combo pretty much anytime, but add in these two and it's really a treat! Is Deb's car too cute? When my chauffeuring days are through I think this is the car I want.Speaking of Deb, she had finger surgery today so go say hi and cheer her up, she can't sew for 3 weeks!!
We started at the Country Loft where I refrained from taking anymore pictures (but there are some more over at Sharon's). I did take out my camera at Sammy's Woodfired Pizza--had to get a picture of us with our yummy pizza's. From the left: Janine, Sharon, me, Deb. If any of you have one of these near you, you have got to try the Brie with Truffle Oil and Wild Mushroom Artisan pizza that's what 3 of us had...someone had to be different...and her's was yummy too, Feta and sundried tomatoes I think.

I actually think I went a whole entire week without sewing!! So not a lot to show. I copy catted this quilt from Carol--who sent me a sneak peek at it a while back before she showed it. I loved it and had to have one of my own.This was our brown bag project last week (the give thanks wool picture):
And I did some work on my wool Fall pillow, that will probably be a wall hanging until the kitten is just a little more trustworthy lol!As soon as those um scraps arrived I started cutting and I cut all day yesterday. I made these little samples first to make sure my measurements were right:Then I stayed up way too late last night making all the points for these:
And now I'm off to sew them together and make more!!! Have a great weekend everyone!
Oh one more thing--some of you are asking questions without leaving an e-mail. I'm always happy to answer any question but you have to make sure you're not anonymous or no-reply because then I have no way to answer and that makes me sad :(

39 comments:

Carol said...

OMG I LOVE your stars...the different backgrounds are just wonderful. Oh how fun are your wool projects...working with wool is so fun!
Those pizzas just look yummy! Glad you all had a great day!

Rabbit Stitchings said...

mmm ok how do I get on Carol's scrap list? ROFL what a nice pkg. she sent you!!!!!

Looks like you had a good time out lunching with the girls and shopping :O)...

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

What a great package to get from Carol. Can't wait to see the quilt. You girls look like ya are just having to much fun... Love all the fall projects.
I'm off to check on Deb.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

Kathy said...

OMG -- what a wonderful package you received and those stars look wonderful.

I love your wool work -- I've never done any wool work. I may have to give it a try.

Kate said...

Those fabrics are gorgeous, and your stars look fantastic! Look forward to seeing the finished product.

Kate

Needle and Thread said...

Your fall quilts are just beautiful. I love the fall ornament tree with the pumpkin quilt on the wall.
Millie

Mel said...

Fun fabric gift!! What a friend to have!

Joan said...

What lovely 'scraps' and love what you are doing with them.

Eileen said...

ha-ha.. I have got to find myself one of those planners.. that is so cute!

And the "scraps". Man!! Love the stars you are making from them.

Lynn said...

What pretty fabric - lucky you! They look beautiful in those star blocks.

Megan said...

What yummy fabric! Your stars look great - I can't wait to see what they look like once you start sewing them all together!

Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

Your posts are always packed full. Love the fabric she gave you. I'm sewing red and white today. What a great friend.

Judy said...

Fabulous fabrics! Love the stars and I could eat the pictures of the pizza's they look so good!

quiltmom said...

Well Ms Ginger Patches aren't you the lucky one- surprises are always nice and this one had some beautiful fabrics in it. I can see that you have already put it to good use- you are going to have one beautiful quilt.
I loved the table quilt too- you do wonderful work.
It is great to have quilty friends - they inspire and help you find more ways to make fantastic quilts..
The pizza looks great...
Regards,
Anna

Kim said...

Yeah, we all would love to be on "the scrap list"! Love the stars, wish I could lunch with you all. Looks like you had a fun day together and the brown bag wool project is sooo cute!! Love that!

cathy said...

That's one heap a scraps. Do you know if it is from a certain line or is it just "a heapp a scraps?" They're just beautiful. And I just realized that you and Sharon (Red Geranium) are buddies/pals. That's so neat. I love her bog too.
Have fun today,
Cathy

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Miss Tammy I had soooo much fun lunching with you and the adorable Janine. We've got to do it every month. WE just must. I couldnt think of what cheese your pizzas were. Brie!!!! I need to update my blog now. Thanks for meeting us for some shopping and lunching!!!
Hugs!!!

quilterpolly said...

so what are you working with on the stars? I love them:) How exciting to get all those scraps in the mail:)

Chris@Cats On My Quilts said...

I love Deb's car because I have one exactly like it! Same color and all. I went from a mini van to a Beetle when I was done being a chauffeur. I love it!

peggy said...

I love your table topper. Is there a pattern for it out there somewhere?
Peggy in NJ

Lynn said...

Beautiful table topper - I would like to know too if there's a pattern for it?

Linda said...

Oh my gosh what a gorgeous bundle of *scraps*....how sweet of Carole. couldn't think of a nicer person to receive such a wonderful blessing.

Cheryl said...

What a hual of "scraps" - woo hoo!!
Love how your stars are turning out, so cute!!! Great topper! Looks like you girls had tons of fun!

Tonje said...

Oh, what a great package of "scraps"... can't wait to see your star quilt finished.

Tracy said...

Wonderful wool work, Tammy! I've done a little of that, and it is fun. Felting wool--doing wet felting and needle felting are fun too. What a set of "scraps"!! Your star are shining bright there--gorgeous! Happy Days :o)

julieQ said...

Wow, what a fabulous assortment of scraps! Looks like whole fat quarters to me.. Lovely! your stars are so pretty. And you got a girls day out! Yahoo!!

Karen said...

Those are some scraps that Carol gave you! The star blocks are turning out so good! And I like that little pumpkin stitchery.
I never get tired of pictures that you post from Country Loft. I just wish I could visit there myself.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Well for goodness sake would you update this blog already???? LOLOL

Karol-Ann said...

Love your stars and your new fabrics. (And your wonky quilt from the previous post!)

AllyJo said...

I haven't been to your blog in awhile (I haven't visited many blogs at all, actually due to "life" taking over). Just as beautiful as always. I love all those primitive pictures you shared.

Wendy said...

What fantastic pile of scraps you got from Carol....LOL Lucky you, I can't wait to see what you make. I love your wool fall pillow.

Colleen formerly of South Africa said...

Love those stars.... excited to see what they become.

Tonje said...

Hi, just wanted to pop in and wish you a nice week end.

Chookyblue...... said...

lots of fun here with the crazy girls..........and fab fabric........

meggie said...

Such a lovely post, such lovely pics to share with us!
Thankyouxx

trashalou said...

beautiful stars!

am blog-hopping through Chookyblue's SSCS list to see who else is playing along.

Kathie said...

LOVE those stars...great idea for these fabrics...lucky you to be sent a package like that !
OH my just love that calendar book from ME too
I need to find that for myself.
I love your wool project, I still have refrained from buying wool but I find myself looking at wool bundles more and more...
I know I will give in soon!
looks like you all had a fun day....

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Khris said...

Okay where did you find your friend Carol...I think you need to share...LOL...hugs Khris