A Notion or Two September, October, November, & December Blocks

So...it's January 2010 and I was just able to finish the remaining four blocks for A Notion or Two this past weekend. I know. I'm such a slacker, but you gotta understand that the last four months of 2009 zoomed by so fast I felt like I blinked and it was 2010. But enough of my excuses...

Without further ado...Here are the remaining blocks for the 2009 A Notion or Two Virtual Quilting Bee...

September's block for Lolly:

October's block for Amber:

November's block for Allyn:

December's block for Dana:

I had such a great time being a part of my first Quilting Bee ever and can't wait to get started with this year's!

Pure Cuteness

Now that Christmas day has come and gone and I've given out of the gifts I made, I can finally show them to you wonderful blogging friends.

This is an adorable purse from this book that I made for my future sister-in-law, Kristin.

And this is quite the sophisticated tote for my oh so wonderful and loving Nanny (Grandma). She loves black and white fabric and I just knew that this fabric would fit perfectly with the "Taxi Tote" from this book.

Merry Christmas to All

Twirl Girl

I'm loving this Twirl Apron pattern from this wonderful book. I made another one for my dear friend Traci as a Christmas present. She absolutely loved it!
I used thrifted fabric and some Amy Butler "Love." Isn't it so much fun? It twirls so well!

P.S. I wasn't able to get any pictures of Traci wearing it, so I took some pictures of me wearing it before I gave it to her so I could show off the cuteness that it is.

All I Want for Christmas Are Some Doggy Treats

...Well not me...but our pets sure do.
Looks like Chief, Kitty, and Jalen all made Santa's "Nice" list this year.

Under the Christmas Tree

Since Dustin and I are traveling out of town for Christmas, we decided to exchange presents this past Saturday. All I have to say is my Hubby sure knows how to spoil me.

First of all, he was very clever with the stocking stuffers he gave me this year. Five of them were hidden randomly throughout the house and I had to figure out the riddles that he provided in my stocking. I felt like a little kid as I searched for each present.


A fabulous bundle of Gutermann thread. *Sigh*
This one made me jump and giggle for joy - it's a fat quarter bundle of Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane.
Some more fat quarters for my stash...
A fabric sleeve for my coffee from Starbucks that was made by this talented friend of mine.
She also made this everything you see here. This little bundle of goodness was like receiving candy. Oh so sweet!

This is a scarf-knitting kit from Clementine's. Cami has been selling these kits like hotcakes, and even though I've never knitted a thing in my life, I'm determined to learn how to make this gorgeous scarf.
I also got these fabulous books to add to my ever-growing sewing (and now knitting) library.
What a happy Christmas so far.

I'll Be Home for Christmas

We're off to good ol' Southern Virginia for the week. Time for family, friends, and festivities. But don't worry, my friends. This blog will not be silent for the next 7 days. Oh no sir-ee. I have several wonderful things that I would like to share with you while I'm away, so be sure to check in every day for something wonderful.