...filmstrip table runner...

I pieced this table runner a few weeks ago and finally quilted it and put the binding on -

just in time for Zoee's birthday!

Fabric: Simple Abundance by Bonnie & Camille

Pattern: Little Charmers 6 (thanks Jessica!)
Pieced and Quilted by: Marcie!

...tessalations...

I got a comment on my blog post about this quilt today....

remember this one? I think it could be my very favorite one I've made....in 2010 so far! :)

A nice stranger lady commented that she's seen this quilt on several different blogs now and they have a pattern for it http://thepatternbasket.blogspot.com/2010/03/tying-knot.html and this is the example quilt to go with the pattern.

I was thinking it wouldn't be a very cute girly quilt, but it's super cute!

She said it's also in this quilt book:

Good to know after I spent HOURS drawing it out by hand!! :) Just kidding - it was a fun process and I'm still pretty proud of the result.

Thank you Wendy!

...pinwheels...week #4...

Luckily, this week's blocks went much faster and guess what?! It's Tuesday and they're done! Whew! I was so afraid I was going to get majorly behind with Junior Miss, but nope - I'm right on track.

I think this just might be my favorite so far. I might have to make a whole quilt out of this one. :)

...pinwheels...week 3...

I've hardly had any time this week to quilt and I was getting kinda itchy to get back in the craft room -

So, I spent some time in there this morning and finished up the week #3 pinwheel blocks. They were not easy and took some time to complete each one (about an hour each).

I like how they turned out though!

...dancing fairies...

I have a personal goal of completing a quilt for Quilts for Kids every month in 2010.

Here's my January one. :)

It took a little longer than I anticipated because I straight line quilted it. Holy moly.

I love the effect, but it took a long time. I'm glad I tried it out on a small quilt!

The top is finished for my February quilt - just needs to be basted, quilted, and bound. Quick and easy, right?!

...state bball day #3...

On Friday night, the Lady Eagles took on Granger for the third time this season.

You can tell by the pictures this game was played with heart,

intensity,

total committment,

using everything they've been taught.

It was obviously a very physical game.

And in the end, we just couldn't do it.

They lost to Granger, 64-35.

Bummer.

BUT! They're playing today for 3rd or 6th place.

Not bad for the little team that could!

Way to go Eagles!

(This picture cracks me up! It's classic Maci....)

...State Bball...Day #2...

They did it again! Came from behind to beat Okanogan 44-40.

They play tonight at 6pm against Granger.

...go Eags!...

The Lady Eagles are at Basketball state this week - and they are making quite a name for themselves!

Yesterday, they played the reigning 1A state champs - Seattle Christian - and beat them 33-27. On Tri-City Herald.com it said that the Connell Eagles pulled off one of the biggest upsets in 1A state tournament history. Pretty cool!

Here's some pictures, courtesy of the TC Herald:

Check out those cheerios in purple and gold!

Take it to the hoop, SaraH!

Love the facial expressions!

This is an awesome photo - true emotion!

The Eags came from 1-19 deficit in the 1st quarter to beat Okanogan tonight. They're playing against Granger tomorrow for a chance at the championship game!

The Tri-City Herald also called the Eagles "the little team that could."
Keep it going girls!!

...pinwheel blocks 1 & 2...

So, here are my first two weeks of pinwheel quilt along blocks (2 out of 8).

I thought I was smart and decided to make two quilts at a time so I'd have one for me and one to give away. Real smart when I'm trying to keep up the tutorials during the busiest Jr Miss time!! I have about 1.5 hours to quilt a day right now, which for many of you seems like a lot. For me - I wish I had 4 or 5. :)

The quilt for me is using Ginger Blossoms by Sandi Henderson fabric. Love.

The quilt to give away (possibly family Christmas gift exchange?!) is using Make Life...by Sweetwater.

Whew! So glad to be caught up and ready for Week #3!!

...all things baby...

Jessica has been making lots of things for baby gifts and has inspired me to try some of them! Thanks for the ideas and for letting me steal them Jess!

I'm accumulating quite the baby gift stash. I kinda like it. That way, I'm never against a deadline - I can just pull something suitable out of my drawer. I have several items in the drawer now and more on their way!

This is a diaper holder/changing pad. It's flannel on both sides and oh-so-soft.

I made one for Kate and another one to have on hand for a gift.

This is what it looks like folded up. So cute!

Burp cloths - I've made about 13 of these in the last week. They're easy and a great gift.

I bought a 4-pack of flannel receiving blankets on sale at Target and it made 8 burp cloths.

I love the zebra print!!

Ok - who's having a baby around here? :)