circle of color pincushion

I finished my colorful pincushion!  I decided on a simple button and I think it was the right choice.

This pincushion is large enough to stay on the arm of a chair without falling off, and of course, will hold many pins : )

It was a fun project that will be both useful and fun to look at......Yippee for a colorful finish!  I am linking up to Fabric Tuesday at  Quilt Story and Sew Modern Monday.

piece,

elizabeth

my memories free software giveaway

I am excited to show you what I have learned using the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software!

I am having lots of fun learning how to use this digital scrapbook which includes many templates, backgrounds, fonts, and embellishments to choose from.  It is also possible to make your own by starting with a blank canvas, or you can visit their website and choose from their wonderful selection of kits.

My first page of flowers has a white background and I like how the flower embellishments pop off the page.

Next, I made a page about hiking in Colorado.  There are so many layouts and background colors and templates to choose from that every page can look different.

I think this digital scrapbooking software will come in handy for adding photos in my blog posts as well as making scrapbook templates of my photos.  And it is very easy to use : )   

Watch this video for more information:

I like the look of my Block Swap Adventure blocks on this page.

I am only just beginning to figure out all that I can do with My Memories software.

And, of course, I have many Tiger pictures to play with so I will have lots of practice.

Along with my review(please remember this is just my opinion) of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software, I have the opportunity to host a giveaway and you will have a chance to win your very own copy of My Memories Suite software!

To enter this giveaway you have 3 chances to win:

1.  Please visit www.MyMemories.com and leave a comment telling me which digital paper pack or layout is your favorite.

2.  Follow my blog and leave comment.

3.  Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment.

This giveaway starts Thursday, September 22, 2011 and ends Friday, September 30, 2011.  The software is only licensed in the United States or Canada, so only residents from the US or Canada should enter.  The winner will receive a promo code to download their free software.(It was very easy to install)

I have a special for my readers who would like to purchase the My Memories Suite software now!

You will receive a $10 discount off the purchase of the software and a $10 coupon for the My Memories store----a $20 value.   Just copy and paste this coupon code to get this great deal:

STMMMS12473

I will continue to use my scrapbook software for my blog pictures in the future : )

piece,

elizabeth 

Giveaway is closed.  Winners have been contacted by e-mail : )

first sewing project

I found my first sewing project!  My sweet grandmother taught me to sew when I was about 10 years old.  This is the first thing that I made(with her help).

Can you guess what I had inside?

I don't know if little girls play jacks anymore, but I use to play all the time.

I am happy to report that the balls still bounce and I can still play jacks : )

I soon advanced to making clothes for my Barbie!

piece,

elizabeth

big finish on mini quilt monday

I am so happy with my finish today.  It is a block I made when I joined one of Lily's quilt alongs.  I made this dresden circle and didn't know if it would ever lay flat.  But after the big stitch quilting and binding I am happy to say it is flat and will look nice on my sewing room wall : )

I had several firsts on this Mini Quilt Monday .  I started big stitch quilting, used 505 basting spray, and I also used scrap binding.  All in all, this was a good finish!

I may decide to add more stitching to this mini quilt later, but for now I am going to just enjoy it like it is.  It was a beautiful morning to take pictures and my sweet dog, Sandy, is always nearby in case I need her help.

I have linked this blog to Quilt Story Fabric Tuesday.

piece,

elizabeth

hot dogs

I think it is time to go back into the house and take a nap.

 My sweet dogs(shelties) are eleven years old and would want me to let you know that they are NOT outdoor dogs.  But they are my helpers, and even though it is too hot for anyone, man or beast, to be outside...they have to help me whenever I stick my nose outside : )  Here are some pictures of a quilt I am working on, along with my faithful helpers.

Sandy(girl)

Bunker( boy)

I started with 8 inch half square triangles and sewed them into quilt blocks.  I ended up with 4 of these:

Now I have added sashing and they look like this:

I am using fabric from my Kaffe Fassett collection!

piece(time for a nap),

elizabeth