Sunday Stash #3 Stash Shopping

Had a very lovely Mother's Day today with my Mum which included the set-up of her new web cam, a Mom Day gift to her from my sister who we test called right away, then off to an Estate sale for some thrift shopping fun!
I got to pop into Jo-Ann's Fabrics this evening on a quick near by pet store errand and picked up some sweet deals with coupons!

Behold... this color palette I randomly pulled from the shelves of 30% off solid cottons, and two were end of the bolt discounts as well! Double score!

I also grabbed spools of black and white thread, two each also on sale. However, my major purchase today was 2.5 yards of light gray felt. Why, you wonder? I'm making a giant mouse costume.....

just kidding! I've redone my design wall! I am fortunate enough to have a large wall in my studio which is dedicated to a permanent design wall space and I formerly used the backside of a large vinyl table cloth which was a trick I learned from my Grandma. Well that wall is a tough one to nail into and the table cloth sagged and rippled in a rather obnoxious way. So I've been wanting to make it nicer and flatter and well, less annoying.

Enter felt yardage (also on sale) in gray (softer on the eyes). I just guessed at the amount I would need, sure that 2.5 yards would be close to the same size as the vinyl table cloth. Then I unfolded it and saw that I was going to need the ladder.

Crazy huge right?!?!
(Please ignore the clutter below, had to move everything out of the way to hang this sucker.)

Alright. Time to sleep. Linking up with Molli Sparkles Sunday Stash and today's host Em of Sewing By Moonlight

Also, check back tomorrow for my Giveaway Day post with Sew Mama Sew!!

Are you joining in on the fun?

Happy Mothers Day!

Yesterday's WIP Wednesday and a WIN!

Wednesday!!!!! I missed it!!!! (Insert crazy busy day!)
But I have such awesome news.....(below the images)

Here are two peeks. I should be able to share more about these projects once they are gifted!

I'm sure someone can hear the levels of excitement over here....
I SURE DO FEEL LUCKY THIS WEEK!!!
(((I won the red glasses from Pat Sloan's giveaway!!! Value sorting here I come!!!!)))
(((I won the $20 gift card for Marmalade Fabrics from last weeks WIP Wednesday with Lee at Freshly Pieced!)))
See, linking up does pay off!!!
It only took me forever to finish with my gift certificate shopping, now we wait for the happy mail! I can't wait to share my purchases!
**squeals of delight**

Joining In & Keeping Busy, Sunday Stash #1

I wanted to share my list of things I'm going to "Participate" in.
Take a look, you may want to join in the fun too!
Shall we dive in?


Globetrotting designed & hosted by Pat Sloan
This one is very interesting with the videos from Pat and history highlights behind each block. I'm making the first block (center square) in this creamsicle/gray color pallet. Flickr group can be found here.

"Fiesta de la Flores"2014 applique BOM with
Reeze of Morning Glory Designs

I just discovered this woman and her incredible applique work! Amazing details! I'm really excited to participate in this BOM and do some relaxing handstitching. My grandmother loved to do applique as do I. Here's what I've pulled for the first block, using scraps of course! *A heads up, the patterns are only available for free during the current month. If you miss a block, she sells them for a very reasonable price.*

Aurifill Designer of the Month Challenge
Each month a different designer, block and chances to win!
I have yet to sew with any Aurifill, so I am really happy to follow along and have a chance to win some thread! Plus, each month is a designer feature with really indepth interviews. I love learning about other quilters! January's block features 'Spools' and a neat tablerunner project. Here's my color pallet for this one, again using up my scraps! Flickr group can be found here.

Pantone's Color of the Year Challenge

This year's color, Radiant Orchid. Which happens to be one of my favorite haircolors! There have been some fabulous posts by Pantone on pinterest. I just might be up for the challenge!

Classic Meets Modern with Erin at Sew at Home Mummy
A wonderful quilt along featuring a classic block each month and a challenge to participants to give it a "modern" twist. The results will be inspirational! I'm making the January block in a mulberry pallet (scraps!). Flickr group can be found here.

And of course, the Finish Along 2014 hosted by Katy of The Littlest Thistle. You can read my post about that here.

This is just a small list that I'm going to work hard at following along with. I know there are more, leave a link here if you've got BOM's or QAL's to share and I'll update!


I'm also sharing some sewing supplies/fabric purchases of this last week and linking up with another newly found linky party, Sunday Stash with Molli Sparkles! The bling is so much fun!

A trip to the Salvation Army and a 50% off coupon for the whole store from my mother, I scored! Found doll hair, a scrapbook album, some amazing vintage weaving books and yes, over 20 embroidery hoops, various sizes. Those were a steal....way less than a dollar a piece!

And my sewing bounty from a trip to Joann's. Fat quarters, muslin yardage (for new dolls!) and APQ magazine for the Tone-It-Down pattern. Not pictured (but purchased!) are the batting and stuffing which was all I really needed. You know how a trip to the fabric store goes.

Off to make some blocks!

Happy Stitching!