Friday, October 11, 2013

A Lost Week

The past week I have been battling an upper respiratory infection and my head has been in a fog.  Needless to say, there has not been a lot of productivity from this end.  The one thing that I did get finished was my needlecase for the Sewing With Friends Swap.  Since it has arrived at my swap partner's house, I can share it with you.

Ida has a pet turtle, as do wee, so I took off on that idea.  I really had fun creating this little guy.




.......but, best of all, look at what Ida made for me.  I just love how elegant this crazy quilt needlecase is.  She did such a fabulous job on it and filled it with all sorts of terrific goodies.  I love how personalized it is with the "M" on one side and the cowboy boot (Ida lives in Texas) on the other.    This has been such a fun group for swapping.





I was really glad to see Kate start up her newest swap - ALQS8.  I LOVE the way this swap is run and I have been thrilled with each round that I have been a participant.  This one is for a mini quilt so check it out and join in if you are interested. 



I had a really fun win arrive in the mail this week too.  This was from Jamie at Busy Bee Quilts .  Isn't the emergency thread kit a great idea?  It's all the colors that you are constantly needing.  Of course I love the jelly roll and look forward to using that in the near future.   Thanks so much, Jamie.



Since I have spent the better part of the week sitting around, I did make some great progress on my Christmas Stocking.  I am now onto the outlining stage.



One last small project that I tackled was another friendship bag.  The colors don't show up well, but it is in purples, blues and pinks.


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23 comments:

  1. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾October 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Wow you really did get a lot done on that stitching. Too bad it took a respiratory infection to have the time...Glad you liked all the Fabric Fest goodies. And the needlebook you received is very very pretty. I love the front and the back. What a fun swap!

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  2. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonOctober 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I hope you are feeling better soon. You have made great progress on the stocking.

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  3. TerryOctober 11, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    That turtle is adorable! :0)

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  4. sunnyOctober 11, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Cute needle case(s)! Hope you're feeling all better soon.

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  5. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 11, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Hope you are feeling better soon Mary. What a fun swap with both of you getting the cutest little items.
    The little quilt swap sounds like fun - where do I find it?

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  6. KathyOctober 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Mary hope you feel better soon. Your needle case turned out so cute and love the one you got in return.
    Thanks for sharing your week :)

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  7. GritOctober 11, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I hope you feel better.
    Your works are all so wonderful.
    Greetings Grit

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  8. Helen McNaught @ AuntyHennysOctober 12, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Your turtle needle case is wonderful! and the needle case you received is so pretty. What a great idea to have an "emergency thread box".. I'm making gifts for my friends at the moment (to give when we go to the craft show next week) I am making little zippered purses to be "binding buddies" and inside I am putting some Clover binding clips but now I'll add some small reels of thread too!! such a great idea! Hoping that you are on the mend now Mary.
    Best Wishes from Helen

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  9. Abby and StephanieOctober 12, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    I hope you're feeling lots better. Adorable turtle. Love the dots. What a fun swap. Ida did a fabulous jobs and really made it special.

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  10. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 12, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Wow!! wonderful projects there mary; yours and the ones you received. Feel better!!

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  11. Nat PalaskasOctober 12, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Hope you are feeling better Mary. Love both do those needle books. What a fun swaps! Enjoy your weekend - Hugs
    Nat

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  12. StitchinByTheLakeOctober 12, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    I love that cute turtle! Sounds like a fun swap. Blessings, Marlene

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  13. Kathy ... aka NanaOctober 12, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I hope you're feeling much better now and will have a productive week ahead.

    I love those little needlecases! That little turtle is just too cute!

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  14. MicheleOctober 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Feel better soon! Your swap gifts look like so much fun!

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  15. barcordOctober 12, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Hope you are feeling much better Mary. I love both needlecases. You and Ida did a great job. I do like the friendship bag too. You have made great progress with the stocking, looks like it will be hung up for Santa this year. I too am glad to see Kate's ALHS8 under way. I haven't planned what to do yet, but looking forward to taking part. Take care xx

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  16. KatOctober 12, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Love, love, love the needle cases. That turtle is adorable and Ida is always so creative with her ME.

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  17. nancygrayceOctober 14, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    For a sick woman, you sure got a lot done!!!! I love the little turtle!

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  18. OPQuiltOctober 14, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Sorry you are sick, and I send my best wishes for a quick recovery, or at least, a solid recovery even if it takes a little longer.

    But you were amazingly productive during that time with your stitching. It's fun to see the turtle needlecase that you had sent off earlier--very creative!

    E.

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  19. MicheleOctober 16, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    So sorry that you've been under the weather but at least you did get some stitching in.

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  20. Wacky WomanOctober 16, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I love, love your needle cases.

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  21. Wacky WomanOctober 16, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I love, love your needle cases.

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  22. debOctober 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    that turtle needlecase is brilliant!!!!! just darling!

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  23. BarbaraNovember 24, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I imagine your cold is better by now my commenting is so behind although I do sometimes check out your blog from facebook.

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