Thursday, May 28, 2015

How Time Flies---

---whether you are having fun, or not!

So much going on in life, that stitching has really taken a back seat, but I finally scrabbled together enough for a post.

Last post I showed a little double 9-patch block I had made using the Itty Bitty Eights ruler. Now it has a purpose. I made it into a pincushion, which finishes at 2 3/4" square.
Love that little Temecula box. It was part of a sweet Christmas gift from Sandi (kwiltnkats blog).

The Attic Heirlooms Ornament of the Month will soon be posting #6, and I have barely finished #4.
As I have said before, I am making mine into a little Christmas quilt, rather than individual ornaments.
 Do you get an idea as to why I usually avoid BOM projects? When I start falling behind I get discouraged and often drop out. And believe me, I ALWAYS fall behind. : )









The Buttermilk Basin Mystery BOM just posted block #5, and I just finished #4 on this one, as well.
 I like to add my own little touches to these blocks, when I can think of them. I added the strawberry to the pincushion, the button to the scissors, and stitched a couple of pins onto the cushion, with beads for pin heads.








This shows the four blocks together. I love Stacy's designs and hope I can keep up, or I should say get caught up and stay there. : )

































I want to show this tiny ladder I found in a thrift store. I have no idea what it was meant to be, but I brought it home and filled it with little quilts. It sits beside a small trunk where I keep seasonal children's books for the grandkids.
It is just over 2' tall. So fun.













One last thing--May 11th was my 4 year blog anniversary, so I am having a little giveaway for my faithful followers. So many of you have truly become friends and I am enriched by associations with quilters from around the world! When I began this little blog I never dreamed I would become well acquainted with such delightful people, from widely varied backgrounds. My life is definitely better for knowing you!
I've included one item for each year I have been blogging. There is a little 2 1/2" square Creative Grid ruler, Betsy Chutchian's book "Gone to Texas", my little quilt I named "True" that was made from the leftovers of "Faithful", one of Lori's (Humble Quilts blog) little SAL quilts. And finally, the pincushion I made from the double 9-patch block is item #4. Random stuff, I know, and I may tuck in another giftie or two.

The giveaway will be closed at midnight MST on Saturday.
I am flying to NH on Monday to spend a week spoiling new grandbaby #5, so there is a possibility the prize will not be sent out until I return, but I will try to send it Monday before I leave, if the winner gets back to me quickly with their address.
So leave a comment if any of this appeals to you. : )

Giveaway now closed.

Until next time,
Janet O.

55 comments:

  1. The ladder is a perfect addition for displaying your quilts! I understand about falling behind with BOM's--mt intentions are always positive and my follow through poor. Congratulations on four years of blogging--love seeing your creations!

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  2. Always a pleasing visit on the eyes..........love the wee cute nine patch.......you sure love em small! Four years blogging, time fly's................keep going! I had to look at the photo of the ladder again..........I thought it was a regular sized ladder at first look! So tiny and cute!

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  3. Me too, I thought it was a bigger ladder....towel ladder perhaps....perfecy for your minis.
    Congrats on the 4 year anniversary...I look forward of seeing lots more posts.

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  4. Your blocks are so cute and I love that little ladder. What a great find! I would love to enter the draw, but I already have the Gone to Texas book, so if I am drawn, you can send the book to someone else. I love the other items! Congratulations on the new grand baby! We are in VA visiting 2 of our GSs ages 4 & 7. It's so much fun! Have a wonderful trip!

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  5. The pin cushion is the perfect purpose for your tiny block! I too have a tough time keeping up with blocks of the month, but I am really enjoying seeing your blocks come together. Enjoy your grand baby!!

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  6. It is only recently that I found your blog. Love all your works in progress, especially Stacy's BOM which I am also doing, although I am a bit behind on this one. The little pincushion is so cute. I have the new ruler but haven't had time to use it. Small blocks are my favorite. Enjoy your visit with your grand baby, they are so much fun. I happily give up quilting time to spend time with my grandchildren. Things will get done eventually.

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  7. I wonder if the ladder was from a bunk bed set? It is just perfect for your little quilts. I don't/can't do BOM....I get behind and lose interest then, so I marvel at those who stick with it. I do love your additions to the blocks....like the snowgirl, and the bee hive it just so cute. enjoy your trip and the new grand baby. And congrats on the blog anniversary, too.

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  8. Love all your projects. The pin cushion is just darling. Happy anniversary!

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  9. I so enjoy reading your blog. You inspire me to think "small" and create some miniatures. What a lovely giveaway and happy anniversary! Enjoy your spoiling of the new babe.

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  10. I like it all. Love your pics of Heber Valley too.

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  11. Congrats on four years in blog land. That ladder is adorable. I need to check out thrift stores more regularly. Thanks for the chance.

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  12. Janet, your posts are worth any wait. Your projects are inspiring and downright fun to see (like the extra touches on the Buttermilk Basin that which must not be named...). Love the little ladder. Have fun cuddling the new grandbaby! Here's to many more years of blogging!

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  13. Appeals? are you kidding? what a lovely group of fun prizes. The best prize is your blog which always inspires and makes me smile.
    I love your ladder, makes you wonder what such a pretty little one was used for? now the chick coop that's for sure.
    Your little nine patch pincushion is so so sweet. Love the boxy shape.
    The Buttermilk blocks are just wonderful. What cute designs. Your additions make them extra special. Are you hand stitching them? they look so perfect! wow
    It was so fun to catch up with what you are working on.
    Happy Blogaversary thank you for sharing so much with us.

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  14. APPEALS to me?? Yes, yes it does!!

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  15. Congratulations! I love to read your posts. the pincushion is adorable. I am glad to hear you like Lisa's new rulers. they are tempting me. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Mary

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  16. I love visiting your blog in the morning with a cup of tea. Congratulations on your blog anniversary
    I hope you have a wonderful visit with your Grandbaby..

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  17. Congratulations on the new grandbaby! I'm glad you're able to go get some snuggles. Nothing better than snuggling a grandbaby!

    I just used my Itty Bitty Eights ruler last night - first time. Not to make a mini quilt, but because the instructions require pieces such as 2-3/8" square and 2-3/8"x4-1/4". Can you imagine trying to cut those pieces with a standard ruler? I couldn't either. ;-)

    I love my little Temecula ruler box ... mine was a Christmas gift from my daughter and her family. <3

    When I log into my reader, the first blog I look for is yours. I definitely miss you when life interferes with blogging.

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  18. Great arrangements of prizes, would love to win. Enjoy visit with grand baby as they grow so fast.

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  19. I was going to tell you how much I like the pin cushion you made and then I read down further where you are giving it away along with a bunch of other goodies.
    The reason I have trouble keeping up with block of the months is that I have to wait for the next pattern to come out. By then, something else has caught my eye and I am off on another project.

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  20. Wow--I love your tiny pincushion! I have the ruler box and I may have to steal your idea--love it. You have so many cute projects--I'm a little behind on a few BOM's too. Oh well, it's all for fun!

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  21. Looks to me like you are doing a great job keeping up with all your BOM projects. That little ladder and tiny pin cushion are just too cute

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  22. Blocks of the Month means you have to make ONE blocks each month. It seems so little. Tiny Blocks and ones that require lots of handwork thwart that plan. I'm amazed that you have only been Blogging 4 years. Glad I found your fun Blog and got to meet you in person! Happy Blog-o-versary!

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  23. Congratulations on your new little grandbaby!! How wonderful you will be able to go and see the baby. And congratulations your blogging anniversary! I love the projects you have been working on. To me it looks like you are keeping up really well! I joined one, missed getting the first one done and never tried to get caught up. My plan now is to make them all at the same time once I have them all.

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  24. Congratulations on both the new grandbaby and the blog anniversary. I'm a new follower and I'm so glad I found you. Your mini's are really good. I'm looking to get my hands on those new rulers for sure.

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  25. Another baby to cuddle and hug, how wonderful! I've been admiring these little box pincushions, but have not had time to make one. Would love a chance to win such terrific goodies. Have a fun trip!

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  26. You and I must be kindred spirits. I love all of your items that you have arranged for your giveaway. I just love the small little quilts and your "new" ladder is such a great find!

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  27. Happy 4th! and hope you have a wonderful time with that new little one!

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  28. Happy 4th blogging anniversary! I love following your blog, all of your projects are wonderful. The little pin cushion is adorable! The ladder is a wonderful find, wish I could come across such great finds. I am good at collecting the patterns for BOM's but have to find time to actually make them. Thanks for a chance to win in your giveaway. Have a fun trip to meet that new grandbaby!

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  29. Happy blogaversary! I'm always so glad that I found your blog ... and made such a sweet friend. Have a wonderful time in NH with your daughter and the new grandbaby. Too bad they don't live closer. As much as I would love to have your little quilting projects, please don't add my name to the giveaway ... I have the ruler and the book so one less name will add to everyone else's odds. Just wanted to say 'hi' and tell you that it's always great to see your new projects. Might the little ladder have been used to dry noodles?

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  30. Congrats on 4 years and grand baby #5. Have fun with the spoiling!
    Quiltlady@etcmail.com

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  31. Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. Thanks for sharing your mini quilts, your tips, techniques and show and tell have inspired me in my own pursuit of mini happiness! I am afraid I tend to get the same way about BOM, start off with lots of enthusiasm and it peters out when I fall behind...deadlines are not my thing! Enjoy that new grandbaby.

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  32. Congrats on the newest grandchild! Love your mini ladder and displays. Congrats also on your blogsversary! Seems like you just had one and then boom another year blows by'. Thanks for all your pretty and interesting posts and sharing your love of quilting! Here's to many more years! Thanks for the chance to win gorgeous handmade lovelies:)

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  33. Janet - congrats on the new grandbaby - your daughter must be over the moon! I just got home from Seattle - traveling is so much fun. Love that little ladder - I found a similar one recently but it looks like the rungs are a little closer on mine.

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  34. What a great giveaway but you actually had me at "I always fall behind." I'm glad to hear that! I usually stumble on month 2 of a BOM. Actually, I don't think I have ever completed one. Your woolies are very sweet. Enjoy your visit with the grandbaby!

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  35. janet we commiserate with you...probably we ALL fall behind on our sew alongs...LOL...you are in good company....i decline the giveaway as i have won before, but the lucky person will be thrilled i know....and such beautiful little projects!

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  36. Becoming friends with you Janet has been one of my greatest delights in blogging! You make blogging more fun :*) So happy to help you celebrate - congratulations! And thanks for sharing your talent and thoughts with us here in your blog! Your gifts for the giveaway are perfect ... so "you" and a few made by your own hand - love it!!! And love you girlfriend =^..^=

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  37. First of all, congratulations on your new grand baby. Have a great time spoiling and spoiling some more. Then congratulations on your blog anniversary. It's always a delight to see what your up to and making smaller and smaller. Your work is always very inspirational.

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  38. Love all your little quilts. I just heard about that ruler. I'll have to look for it as I like to do mini's. I have sworn off BOM's this year. I have to get some stuff done. Great giveaway. Love your blog.

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  39. Such a cute little pincushion! Congratulations on your blogiversary! Wonderful giveaway to celebrate. Enjoy the time with your new grand baby!

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  40. Oh me oh my - lovely gift Janet, what a generous prize and congratultions on 4 lovley years of blogging! Now back to your other things - your BOMS are looking great, I especially love the Buttermilk designs and what a find, the ladder! How exciting to have a new grandbaby, congratulations there, too - I hope you have a wonderful time away.

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  41. 4 years!! Wow!! Congratulations!! And to think that Denise introduced us via blogsville almost 3 years ago!! What a wonderful giveaway!! I love your BOMs even if you are a bit behind - don't fret, you'll get them done when it is time!! Have so much fun with your new grand baby!! And if I have the chance to win, I would love the pincushion!!

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  42. Janet, Congratulation on your blog....it's hard to take time away and share it with everyone...its a known fact that many are not blogging anymore... Please don't stop I love those minis of yours!

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  43. Well... if you keep up with any of the BOM's... keep up with the Buttermilk Basin one! :-) Your color selection and extra touches are really making this quilt come alive! LOVE that little quilt ladder with the little quilts happily displayed upon it! You are quite the inspiration! Thank you for sharing with us through your blog! :-)

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  44. Congratulations, Janet. It is always an immense pleasure to stop by and visit.. Your miniatures are truly awe inspiring. Blessings to you and your new grand.

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  45. Happy happy blog-anniversary, Janet! Your work never fails to astonish me!

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  46. Oh....I just LOVE that pin cushion! It needs to come to my house - lol! It looks to me like you've been quite busy with all of your projects. I really love your idea of making a little quilt, instead of the ornaments. I made the first one, and haven't done any since. Also haven't made any of Stacy's blocks, but I hope to some day! Have a great time spoiling that new baby!!

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  47. Could that ladder have been from a toddler bed or bunk bed? I would have snatched that up too...had I had time to get to the thrift store. LOL! As always, I pop in here and get excited to see your PRETTIES. I'm amazed at the size you can make your minis and then to see that sweet pincushion. I'm also envious you have a new grand...enjoy!!!!

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  48. Janet, as I write my Mom is in the air on her way to me. I'm still counting down the time, but so close now. I'm certain excitement is running through you for Monday to be here. Have a wonderful, safe time. Sandi

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  49. I have half of an old antique wooden ladder and I use it to display lap size quilts. They fit on there so nicely and almost make the ladder disappear. What a great find to find a nice small one! I have displayed some mini on an upright antique magazine rack. Consignment shops are hidden gold mines!

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  50. Thank you for the opportunity to win an anniversary prize, I love your style and your little pin cushion is fantastic. Thank you again. Have a safe trip.

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  51. I love that pincushion! And how cute to find a miniature ladder for your miniature quilts! Happy blogiversary too...and thanks for the giveaway! :0)

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  52. I love the little ladder and it is perfect for your little quilts. I own that book, but Happy 4 years Blogaversary!

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  53. Congratulations on your blog's anniversary! It is possible that the little ladder was for a set of bunk beds? Maybe not if it's so short. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  54. Time does fly by...and I missed your giveaway!!! BOO HOO!!!!! But alas, others will treasure all of your wonderful gifts!! I've often thought about getting Betsy's book, but haven't done so. Does it have some good stuff? The ladder is truly a FIND!!! Way to go my thrifty friend!!

    Note: We're planning a trip north - you're on my itinerary - we'll check dates when we have more of a concrete plan.

    Blessings and hugs!

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  55. Well darn - I missed the drawing. I'm sure who ever won will love them all. Enjoy your trip!!

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