Kaffe Fassett Patchwork Quilt

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This is the book where I found the pattern for the quilt I'm working on.

Kaffe Fassett inspiration, this "Salad Days" quilt is one I've always like, the scrappy patchwork is such a cheery look for me and very porch/cottage feel.

It's basically a 16 patch with two fabrics a light and med/dark alternated and each block is different fabrics.

Here, you can see I've done all my cutting and paired up my fabric and put them into baggies so I can just do some chain sewing, which goes very quickly.

The squares are very easy to put together, the seams just fit together nicely with one going up and the other down, this block isn't ironed but you get the idea.

There are seven blocks in a row and I'm not sure how many rows I'm adding yet, deciding on if it is going on my bed or not.

Lots of color and patterns, going on here.  Great fun to play with.  Hope you all have a wonderful week.

Blessings, Michelle

Fall Quilted Pillows

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Fall, a wonderful season to sew!  I have five different fabrics I've used to make some quilted pillows up, they take a 16" pillow form .  I love to change my decor for each season, pillow decorating is one of them.

There are so many fantastic fabrics to choose from, it's hard to limit myself, anyone else have that problem.

Hugs, Michelle

Burlap Shabby Chic Tote Bag

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Burlap...seems to be the "in" thing right now and I found the sweetest burlap with a black print to make these quilted {yes three layers of burlap, cotton batting and backing}tote bags with.  Added some black lace, a 3-D black flower pin and a taupe seambinding ribbon to complete the look.  The handles are nice and long to go over the shoulder and this is really durable bag for all kinds of uses {yarn goes my totes}. 

Of course, my daughter keeps asking me when she's ever going to get a tote from me...I may have to put one aside for Christmas for her.  Blessings, Michelle

Feathered Nest Friday

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Gardening this spring and I stumbled upon this nest in my blue spruce pine, with four pretty blue eggs. Look at that one blue stringy thread, you'd think I'd planted it there, but not a chance, isn't that cool.

Then they hatched, I can't believe how fast these birds grow each day.

Next thing I know I'm on my deck and this little guy flies to my watering can and stayed there all night.

More spring friendly feathers hatched, swimming and walking about.

Blessings, Michelle

Feather Your Nest Friday

Today I'm linking up with Feathered Nest Friday: http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
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Fleurs...my nest always feels a little more feathered with fresh flowers.  I love this time of year late spring, early summer with  iris, lupine, pansies, dianthus and daisies blooming.

I stayed with a color them of white, purple and pink and clustered many different sized vases and then put them all on my cake stand with a frilly crocheted doily and set it upon my table in the foyer, so it's the first thing you see when you open the front door.

The siberian/japenese iris and purple/white bearded iris are from my Dad/Mom's greenhouse many years ago, which had come from my grandmother's flower garden, so they are of course a very sweet treasure to me now.

A few shot for you to enjoy from the gaden.

The clump birch tree is from my parents also, about 20 years ago, these trees look great in every season.

Portrait of a very pretty lady..."Iris"!

Yes, you can see I need to do a little weeding.

I absolutely LOVE this Iris.

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.--Psalm 29:11

Hugs, Michelle