What is it about the Watched Pot?

Isn't that just life?  A watched pot will never boil.  Okay so it will eventually, but it seems like it takes F.O.R.E.V.E.R......

This week I have discovered two other things that take forever to happen.

1)  For my spring bulbs to show their colorful blooms once the leaves start peaking out of the ground, and

2)  A fabric line to make it into my hands once a designer shows us a gorgeous preview.

This one is Pure by Sweetwater.  I am in love with the browns in this collection!  I would love to have some of this for the new patterns I am currently designing, but it won't be out for m.o.n.t.h.s. . . .  They are having a drawing with the introduction of this new line, so you may want to head over to their blog before Monday.  HERE is the link.

Have a great weekend!

Remember to post your Block Number 1 if you haven't yet.  Add you picture to the hundred of fabulous blocks we have already.  The next block will be announced Monday.  Can't wait to show you!

Here's to Tulle

Last night I made three tutus.  One of my daughters is going to be a dancer in a school play, and I thought this would be the easiest costume.  If I was making one, I may as well make three.  It would make my life easier to not have three girls arguing over just one. 

I got over twelve yards of pink, purple, and while tulle.  What a pain!  I was able to cut through all of the layers at once so it wasn't bad as I thought it would be.  The top layer or two kept trying to fly away though.  The worst part was cutting it all in half along a fold I could hardly see.  As I started tying the tulle on the elastic, I started thinking it was going to a miserable evening.  Then as the elastic was twisting and turning, I thought to have one of the girls put it on.  It was pretty slick to tie the tulle strips on while the girls were wearing the elastic waistband.  The strips of tulle are not even at all.  I did it fast, and I didn't trim the length. 

The girls love them. 

I am glad it didn't turn into a UFO (Un-Finished Object).  I dreaded having a pile of tulle strips floating around.  I think it took a couple hours to make all three start to stop.  There's tutorials all over the internet if you want to make one.  I can't say I enjoyed making them, but it went pretty quick after I got the tulle cut.  Where's Moda to make my precut tulle strips?!? 

You've Got Mail

Or I guess, I got mail . . . .  Friday I got a package.  Something I have known about, but frankly, forgotten about.  It was a book published by House of White Birches called Patchwork Comforters, Throws, & Quilts.  One of my quilt patterns is in it.  My pattern is called "Purple Pandemonium."  The books is really well done.  I love the cover quilt. 

I sent them the information a year ago, so I had almost given up on it.  I guess that's just how long it takes.  Fun surprise!

Flickr 101

I have had several requests for how to upload their pictures on Flickr so we can all see them. This is a great opportunity to learn how!

First, I found this YouTube video about how to get started using Flickr:
How To Use Flickr

It is only 2 minutes long, but you may want to pause it or watch it a few times. There are some other Flickr Tutorials listed. I liked how short and direct this one was.

Once you have an account, go to our Flickr page. You can link to it HERE, or click on link at the bottom of the Flickr pictures either on the small image or "More in Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along Pool."

1) Once you on our page, look for where it says "Add something"
2) It will bring up the pictures that you have already uploaded.
3) Select the one you want, and it will appear in the squares on the right.
4) Then click "Add to Group."
5) Wait until your picture appears with the rest of the blocks and there is a green checkmark and the word "Success!"

Hopefully that will help those having trouble. We want to see everyone's block!

If I need to add more detail somewhere, let me know.

NQR: Do I Have to Share

This yogurt is my new addiction. Caramel Yoplait Delights. I have one every day. Once I had my local grocery store order me a case (6 boxes) when the other grocery stores were out of it. It has even taken the place of ice cream for me. Sometimes I put Grape Nuts in them to make them crunchy.

(Lest you get too worried, I haven't given up Chips Ahoy cookies or Hershey's chocolate.)

Lately, I have taken to sneeking my yogurt. See my two year old likes my yogurt too. I cringe when she sees me with it because she always runs over and wants to share. I'm always a good little girl and share with my daughter, but I don't want to. I try to give her tiny two year old bites, and then I eat it fast so I can get most of it.

Is there something you don't like to share?

Sign up Winners!

Thanks to everyone signing up! I am SO loving all the blocks that are coming in!

The two winners are:

for the jelly roll -- KatieQ

and for the book -- elsemarie

Congratulations!
I sent an email to KatieQ, but elsemarie I need you to contact me with your address.

Keep the blocks coming, they are fabulous!

Block Number One

March 1st has finally arrived. Let the games begin! Here is Block #1 in our Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along.

Click here or on the picture of the block below for the link to the pdf that contains the directions to create block #1.


After you make your block, upload a picture on our new flickr group here, or use the link on the right side of the blog. I can't wait to other blocks besides mine on the rotating flickr badge.

Why do you want to post your picture? Because we all want to see YOUR block! Okay, another reason is because that picture enters you into the next drawing. So there is one rule about posting pictures:

Rule 1) Post only one picture of each block.

That's the only rule. Any blocks posted before the deadline will be entered into the next drawing. Any blocks posted after the deadline will be entered into the next drawing.

Are you ready for the first drawing?! I will post winners tomorrow. Sorry. I couldn't stand winners being hidden at the bottom of a post, and I couldn't stand posting twice in one day.

We have two great prizes for tomorrow (for anyone who has sign up to play along by today):

Prize 1) A Jelly Roll courtesy of Fat Quarter Shop.
Prize 2) A quilt book, Simply Charming Fun, courtesy of me.

Yeah! Start sewing today and stay tuned tomorrow . . . .