Cat Doll for Cover of Volume 3

This is the cat doll that I did for the cover of Elegant Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments Volume 3:

I'm happy to say that Volume 3 is done!  The cover photo is taken and we're putting it together.  If all goes well, I expect to have it available by the weekend.

And if no one minds that I pat myself on the back, I believe this is the best collection of borders that I've done yet!  I've already stitched a few and can't wait to stitch some more!

I spent 6 hours sewing up some new blocks today so I'm ready to stitch!!!

And, I've already started on another book for crazy quilting.  No, not borders.  You'll have to keep your eyes open for hints in upcoming blog posts!

Another Snowman Ornament

I stitched this piece up the other day.  It'll be another ornament:

I'll have to sew up a few more things now.  I've stitched everything I have.

New At Etsy

Just a quick little post to share our newest Etsy items.  First is my Autumn Leaves Crazy Quilt Door Hanger:

I also finished up on my little Crazy Quilt Cellphone Cases:

And this is mom's newest item:

 Okay, so now that I have all of our newest things listed in our Etsy shop, I'm off to do some laundry.

Another Sneak Peek

Volume 3 of Elegant Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments is coming along nicely.  I have 10 more pages to do with 6 borders per page.  Here's a sneak peek at a couple more borders:

And here they are beaded:

And here is the stitched project:

Once I get a few more things stitched up, I'll need another sewing day!

Praying Mantis

I found this beautiful creature sitting on the front of my house this morning:

I you haven't seen a Praying Mantis before, they're about 4 inches long and totally harmless.  This little ones have always been one of my favorites in the bug world!

In other news, Elegant Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments Volume 3 is well under way.  I expect to have it finished in another week or 2.  I stitched up the cat doll for the cover:

I'll get him sewn up in the next few days.  For now, I'm back to work on a few more borders.