Monday, August 5, 2013

a grey barn

 Happy Monday! 
Hope that your weekend was wonderful! Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my minty crocheted hanger and quilt blocks!! I have already started another hanger and hope to have it done this week!

Over the weekend I finished my last barn block for my mini quilt! And, of course this one had to be grey, as I love the color and do dream of having a pretty grey barn one day. 
 I had a hard time choosing which quilt block to do for this one, but in the end decided on the churndash, which I love how cute it came out especially with that minty strawberry fabric. 
 Now, time to add the white borders and red gingham sashing to all my barns! 
Another lovely hexie flower is done and I'm lovin' that pop of red! 
 Last week these little colorful bonbons of tatting thread arrived in the mail, and oh are they tiny. I have been wanting to get some vintage tatting thread for some crochet doily projects  that I have marked in my vintage pattern books, and thought these were just the sweetest to start my collection! 
I have some variegated colors that I am still looking for, but for now I can't wait to use these yummy colors! Well, I am off to work on some tea towels and quilty goodness! What are your sweet plans this week?

Wishing you a most lovely and crafty week!!



32 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, Heather, you are going to try TATTING?? I think it is becoming a lost art and I am so delighted if you are going to try it. I can't wait to see!

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  2. Hello Dear Heather! Oh, this grey barn is so soft and pretty! And your flower is wonderful! I just love seeing your beautiful work! Now, what are you going to do with the tatting thread? Can't wait to see! Have a wonderful week. We are going to Alaska!

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  3. Always a treat to see your latest projects. The weekend went by so fast. Off to work I go. Happy Monday!

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  4. Looking forward to seeing the barn quilt put together! Love the black gingham roof!

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  5. Beautiful barn! Love all of the colors on your yarn tray:) Have a blessed week dear Heather! HUGS!

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  6. Love your barn! I have been meaning to start Lori's barns just have not had the time.

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  7. Heather, I can't wait to see your barn quilt. You know how I love barns! I don't think I've ever told you I have a passion for the color grey, myself. It was my grandmother's favorite color and I love it, too! Your little balls of thread are scrumptious! Have a nice day! Twyla

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  8. Those little thread spools would be beautiful sitting on a shelf. Looking forward to seeing all your barns sewn together. Of course you needed a grey one : )

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  9. I love the hexie-that red does really pop. The little spool of tatting threads are so pretty. As always, I can't wait to see what you do next.

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  10. Happy Monday Heather! I just love your barn block! I hope I don't pass out when you show us all your barns together! Lol. It's going to be gorgeous and I just love the idea with the barns! I'm loving that pop of bright red for your flower too! And how cute are those little bonbons of thread! Wishing you a lovely day and a wonderful crafty week! Happy sewing! xox Holly

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  11. so colorful! love that tray!! ♥ have a wonderful week

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  12. Love your barn block, all the fabrics that you have put together are so cute!! Your flower hexagon is also adorable. I am also really loving the variegated threads!!

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  13. Your barn block is beautiful. Such lovely colours.
    M x

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  14. So beautiful, you are so talented! Love your little tatting balls. Now that takes some patience, I admire you. Can't wait to see what you make. :) Pam

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  15. Your barn is just beautiful. The colors are awesome. Your flower is so pretty. You have been a busy gal.
    Hugs
    donna

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  16. I just love your gray barn. The Churn Dash is my favorite block! You have been a busy gal! Have a great week.
    xo jan

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  17. Do you know how to tat? I have a few hankies with tatting that my mother-in-law gave me… so beautiful! I bought a book on amazon with an instructional DVD to help learn, but I haven't sat down to do it yet. I also found a few spools of the pink variegated variety at an antique store to use, looking forward to trying. Please let me know how your learning goes!
    Under His Mercy, with Love!

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  18. You have been a crafty sewing stitching girl! I just love your eye for combining things.

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  19. Love your pretty new barn block and the sweet new hexies too! How pretty and dainty the little balls of tatting yarn look :)
    Wishing you a happy day, Heather.
    Helen x

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  20. Red gingham sounds like the perfect sashing! This will be one gorgeous quilt!! Your hexies always speak to me!!

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  21. Morning Heather, I've never seen a barn block design before! It's very nice! I really love the colors in the hexie flower...the red with the aqua, very pretty!! Your work is so detailed and lovely! Have a wonderful and blessed week~~~Roxie

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  22. Whenever I visit here I am just taken by how pretty all your creations are. That grey barn is amazing. You are so talented!

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  23. The barn block is beautiful, Heather. You certainly know how to put colors together that make me say, "Wow!" :) Enjoy your day.

    Hugs to you!

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  24. The barn patch is lovely! I always think tatting thread is such a treasure ... always thrills me when I find it!

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  25. Hello lovey Heather. I am loving the grey barn, it looks sooooo beautiful and the colours exactly my palette. The red and white border is going to look so lovely and I am already in love with this quilt. I am going to have to make one one day. Loving your new hexie and especially the pretty fabrics, Lecien? Those crochet threads look wonderful, love all the pastel colours. What brand is it? Looking forward to see what you make with these. Thanks for your lovely comments over at mine and hope that all is well over at your end. Sending you much love and wishes for a happy and crafty week. xoxo

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  26. I am always in awe of your projects and the lovely work that you do...and now you are going to try tatting? I can't wait to see what you do!! :) --Fran

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  27. I see you are having a creative Summer my friend...you always inspire me. Such love fabrics in your barn! xo

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  28. Your barn block is lovely and I do hope you get your grey barn one day! I would love to have a beach cottage someday :) your tatting is so sweet, love the colors. I stil need to get to your shop to check out the crochet hangers...just been busy at home lately, but will shop soon! Have a great week :)

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  29. Gorgeous threads! This week I am teaching myself to crochet, with a little help from my friends of course :)

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  30. I love your lovely sweet yarns and can't wait to see your finished projects x

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  31. The churn dash block is always a cutie! Love the little tray your threads are on!

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