Crazy Memento Quilt Block #12

Block #12

Back in the 1970's, my mom sold Avon.  Oh, I so much enjoyed that!  I always looked forward to the boxes arriving.  Mom and I would take everything out of the boxes and set it all up on the table and then I would help her put her orders together.  It always smelled so good!!!

The giraffe was an Avon necklace with an orange satin cord.  I thought it would be fun to use it on a "jungle themed" block.

The green dragonfly in the upper left corner is little pin that my cousin Kim gave me to use on this quilt.  The frog on the bottom left is charm that mom gave me specifically for this quilt.  They all seem to work together nicely.

I still have quite a few pieces of fun jewelry from Avon so you'll be seeing those on upcoming blocks!

Crazy Memento Quilt Block # 11

Since I have some free time today, I thought I would share a few more blocks from my Crazy Memento Quilt:

Block #11

The eye catcher on this piece is obviously the beautiful Bee Brooch in the center.  My husband bought this for me a flea market a few years ago.

All of the blue buttons are vintage as is the tatted lace near the bottom.

The floral fabric on the top right-hand corner is from the 1960's.  It was given to me by Scott's grandmother before she passed away.  I still have a little bit left and I'm planning on using the rest on another block.

Our Quilting Journey Magazine

My sweet friend Katie Bock has just started a new magazine about all types of quilting!

The Fall/ Winter Issue 2016 of Our Quilting Journey Magazine is our very first issue. This issue has a quilt block history on an old time favorite, a springtime quilt project to get you ready for spring. We also introduce you to a wonderful quilter who showcases her beautiful bookcase quilts and so much more. Great for all skill levels!

Contact Katie Bock via Facebook.

Available at Magcloud.

Autumn Blackwork Cat - Free Cross Stitch Design

For my cross stitch friends, my Autumn Blackwork Cat design is available to enjoy!

Just right click on the image and save it to your hard drive.  You can print it up with any graphic software.  The image is 8.5 wide X 11 inches high.  This one has always been a favorite and now is the perfect time to stitch it!

There are more of my free cross stitch designs here.

Special Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine - Coming Soon!

Just a quick note everyone, my staff and I have put together a Special Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine! 

Filled with crazy quilt Christmas eye candy and special holiday memories from our contributors.  Also included are easy gift ideas and tutorials, easy cookie recipes and lot's more!

This issue will be available on October 1st at Magcloud.