Thursday, October 24, 2013

a busy kind of week

 Happy Sweet Day!
Hope that you are having a lovely week so far! It has been quite busy for me and it feels the days are just flying by. The weather has been so beautiful these last few days, and it is always hard not to go out and enjoy it! Have you been enjoying some wonderful weather, too? 
Well, I made my second block for Donna's quilt sampler which you can find here and I am still just loving these Sidewalks prints! I actually messed up on this block and after some help from Donna (thank you!), I got it right, but didn't take a new photo. It is always the points that I seem to cut off! I am still learning, and I do love the process of it all! Thank you Donna for a sweet block! 
 Awhile back I bought this shelf at an estate sale, and I finally got it up in my kitchen! I am still playing around with putting things in it, and I am really looking forward to decorating it for Christmas! And, yes, I am eager for Christmas decorating and the season to begin as it is my favorite. 
I dressed up this cute little silver tinsel tree for Halloween using some vintage images from sweet Meri (thank you Meri), along with some black and white scrapbook circles that I punched out. 
I still need to make a little skirt for the tree, but for now a fall vintage hankie will do! 
 And, some peaks at the vintage Christmas pillow covers I am working on for the shoppe! 
It will be a busy next few weeks trying to get everything done, so if I get a little quiet, you'll know I am busy working away in my workshop! 
And, these gorgeous fabrics came this week from the sweet Shay of Simply Sweet Fabrics!!    Oh, how I can't wait to make some pretties with these! 

With the cooler evenings it has been nice to work on my ripple blanket again, and it always keeps me warm as I work on it. What sweetness are you working on this week?

Wishing you all a beautiful and crafty rest of the week! And, thank you for stopping by! You always make my day brighter! I look forward to catching up with you! xo


36 comments:

  1. Love your Halloween tree. I, too, love decorating for Christmas. Cannot WAIT. However, we are taking my boys to visit Santa in Lapland this year so not sure I will be able to contain my excitement and I may just morph into Buddy from Elf - love love love that film! xx

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  2. I'm soaking up your precious little kitchen over my morning cup of coffee. I love all your shelf and all the special things you have tucked into it. Your silver Halloween tree is perfect. The images just pop against the silver. I'm in LOVE! I can't wait to see what you have planned for Christmas. Hugs!

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  3. You points look pretty good to me!! When i am brave enough to try a block with points I often cut them off too! your second block is lovely, your fabrics are great! I just finished my first block last night....I will share it in a couple of days!

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  4. So many lovely things again Heather! Your block is gorgeous, I keep meaning to try those squares within squares myself one day, your block inspires me to thinking I really must do it sooner rather than later!

    S x

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  5. Oh this post is full of eye candy! I love what you've done with the shelf, it is sooooo sweet! Your block is beautiful, the fabrics are just gorgeous. I am so nearly, nearly done with my very first quilt, I will be sharing it on my blog next week no matter what...then I might have to get some of the fabrics I've just seen here...Chrissie x

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  6. Oh that shelf is looking gorgeous! You are really making some pretties! Have a blessed day dear friend, BIG HUGS!

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  7. I like the sweet display on your shelf, Heather! So lovely.

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  8. Such a pretty post. I can't wait to put up my Christmas tree, just a little more than a month away for us. I love your fabric; that white background with the tiny red and blue pattern is one I've had my eye on for awhile.

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  9. Oh my goodness, Heather! I only need to come here for my dose of prettiness. I LOVE your shelf and the way you've arrranged it. You should do a house tour sometime so we can see your beautiful rooms! Love your block, I cut off my points and am using it anyway. I blogged about that today. When you get a chance, email me your address. I can't find where I put it and I want to send you something! :)

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  10. I just love your kitchen cabinet!!! And all those pretty tins in there!! You will have to show us a picture with it decorated for Christmas!! I'm so excited for the holidays approaching, I can't help but think about decorating too!! We actually had our first snow of the season yesterday! Your cute tinsel tree looks cute with all those sweet images, and love the Christmas sneak peaks!! :) Wishing you a lovely day of crafty goodness!! xo Holly

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  11. Love the tree! Also the shelf in the kitchen looks wonderful!

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  12. Love the kitchen cabinet. It looks lovely! The tree is adorable too! Love your blog. It is always so inspiring to me. Hugs!

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  13. Love the idea of a Hallowen tree :-)

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  14. Such pretty fabrics; I love them
    Count on you to have a darling tinsel Christmas tree, all decked out for Halloween.
    You are so creative!

    Enjoy your weekend, sweet friend.
    Kerin

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  15. Busy weeks that involve creating are just the best kind of weeks! Loving all your pretty things, and have fun sewing your Christmas goodies - it's my favourite season too.
    Happy weekend
    Xx

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  16. Your shelves look gorgeous filled with pretty things! Lovely new fabrics, and such a sweet quilt block. Love your ideas for Halloween too. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Heather.
    Helen x

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  17. like your kitchen shelf and the potholders collection!!!!!
    Your Halloween tree reminds me "The nightmare before Christmas" by Tim Burton : love!!!!
    xxxxx Ale

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  18. what fun vintage goodies.i love those hallowe'en cards : )

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  19. I love that we're canister twins! Now I just need one of those sifters with cherries on them!
    I'm excited to decorate for Christmas this year, too! I barely did a thing last year because of my move

    All your fabrics and everything you make are just so pretty!

    I'm making LOTS of yo yos in all sizes and LOTS of giant rag balls for my trees this year.

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  20. Your kitchen shelves are just too cute and so vintage - I love it :) The fabric is very pretty and I look forward to seeing your many delightful creations. Have a beautiful weekend. Hugs and blessings!

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  21. Your block is lovely! I really like the fabrics you are using! And I LOVE the kitchen shelf with all it's curviness.

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  22. Hello lovely and sweet Heather. I tried to leave a message from my iPad yesterday, but without joy. I love your pretty quilt block, so pretty and it must be satisfying that you've got it right. That shelf is so pretty, exactly to my taste and I love how you have decorated and filled it with some very lovely looking tins and bits. It is going to look gorgeous at Christmas. Loving the look of all that pretty Christmas fabric and can't wait to see what you make. Happy creating lovely and thank you for always leaving such very sweet comments, you are a sweetie!! xoxo

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  23. Cuh...yute!! I'm loving your fabrics. I'm working on a tablerunner right now that is supposed to be for the fall season but I'm afraid that I won't get it done in time :/ It's one I kinda sorta designed myself and it's taking me longer to get that part done than the actual sewing!! I think we are are own worst critics at times. LOL Looking forward to seeing what you get done with those fabrics, by the way ;)

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  24. Love your block!! Does yours measure the correct 10 1/2"? Mine measures 12"......I am going to make one more today and see if I can get it to measure correctly. Can you clarify what Donna means when she says use your ruler and put it on the point and trim.... I'm not sure thanks!!

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  25. The colors of the Sidewalks fabric are perfect for that quilt block! But then again, I think those prints would be perfect for a lot of things. Your posts always bring a smile to my face :) --Fran

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  26. I love your cute shelf. Your quilt is coming along beautifully. I'm jealous that you are already getting your Christmas ideas going. You go girl!

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  27. I find so much inspiration when I visit you! I love every sweet thing you shared!

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  28. I'm loving that block! You choose such great fabric combinations :)

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  29. Your shelf is adorable!!! I love all the sweet things you have gathered on it.... Hope your October days have been amazing. xo

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  30. What a sweet shelf and your display is so divine! I love it! The quilt block looks perfect to me! have fun crafting away. God bless and have a super week!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  31. Hi Heather,
    Your block looks perfect to me... love those prints! your tinsel tree is darling and i think the hankie is the perfect skirt for it. looking forward to seeing those cute pillows you are working on! i am putting the finishing touches on my shop, set to open on 11/1 ... whew, it is a lot of work isn't it?! Oh, and I do love all your vintage goodies on your shelf as well!!

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  32. Heather, your shelf and the way you decorated it! Eke! I love it! And I can hardly wait to see your Christmas pillows ~ I KNOW they're going to be gorgeous!

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  33. Heather, you are always so busy creating such lovelies. The shelf you put up in your kitchen is great! And your little Halloween tree so sweet. I have twig trees that I had planned to change up for the holidays but then I never get around to it. :/ Hope all is well and that this new week is a good one for you. Best wishes, Tammy

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  34. Your shelf is soo cute. Christmas is my favorite too. Wish we got snow here. I can not wait to see your pillow covers. The vintage fabrics is spy are so darn cute. Hope you are having a wonderful day.
    Hugs
    donna

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