Aria For Christmas Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

I've had many requests for my retired counted cross stitch patterns.  I think I've mentioned that I'm one by one, republishing them into nice booklets over at Magcloud.

I'm pleased to announce that Aria For Christmas is now available again:

To order your copy, hop over to Kitty and Me on Magcloud.

Crazy Memento Quilt Block #7

Ya'll know how much I just love Spring!  Well block #7 is all about Spring!  Easter actually:

The little bunny in the bottom right corner is a pin that my friend Lula gave me one year.  She sent me so many lovely gifts over the years.  I never had the opportunity to meet her in person.  She lived in Maryland and I'm in Illinois.  We met online years and years ago when I was designing cross stitch.  We quickly became friends.  She was so sweet and kind.

The little chicks, eggs and carrots were a package of buttons that mom bought for me.  I'm sure you've seen them at the craft stores.

This is a really bright cheery block isn't it?

Crazy Memento Quilt Block #6

The special item on this block is the spider pin:

My husband is always on the lookout at flea markets and antique shops for little bugs that I can use on my crazy quilt projects.  He bought me this one because of the purple rhinestones.  He knows I have a fondness for spiders too!

The trim on the right is vintage.  I found that last Summer at a flea market.

So that's the deal with this block.  A special gift from my husband.

Crazy Memento Quilt Block #5

Today I have Block #5 of my Crazy Memento Quilt:

The little watch at the bottom left was my grandmother's.  It was a pendant watch and I think my mom bought it for grandma.  I'll have to ask mom to be sure.

The butterfly is a pin that mom gave me years ago.  The pinback never worked right so I decided to use it on this quilt.

The lace flower applique was from my friend Lula.  She used to send me little things for my stitching all the time.  I had painted it.

2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar Winners

I thought for today, I would announce the winners of the 2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar contest.

The cover winner is:  Connie Eyberg

January - Nina Burnsides
February - Linda Hopkins
March - Shannon Szkapi
April - Maria Mulder
May - Susan Shufelt
June -  Margaret Freeland
July - Kathleen Klein
August - Sharon Peters
September - Sally Mennella
October - Margreet de Reus
November - Jackie Keirnan Hale
December - Heather Mantz

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the contest!  The 2018 Crazy Quilt Calendar contest will be announced soon!

In the meantime, the 2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar will be released on September 1st!!!