Pieces From My Heart

Number One or Number Two?

2012-01-27T15:18:00.010-06:00

I have been wearing glasses since kindergarten - yep they had glasses that far back.
My first pair were a light blue plastic.

Not very funky or unusual...
but at the time if you were a little girl
you either wore blue or pink plastic frames.
There really were not a lot of choices back in the day.

Today the choices are endless.
I am currently loving these sunglasses.

Don’t you just love the button?
I wish they were not so spendy -
hate to spend too much on sunglasses,
as I tend to lose them.
Being the creative/resourceful person that I am,
why couldn't I just cut the shank off of a button
and glue it on a less expensive pair?
I am quite sure that I have that exact
button in my extensive button collection.

Have you ever googled vintage eyeglass frames?
Etsy has some really fun frames.

Loving the lavender.

And how about these for funky.

I have always loved getting new glasses but I HATE the eye exam. I find an eye exam very stressful.
I have always wondered why, with all of the technology that we have, is there not a better way to have your eyes examined??? Better here... or here - Better number one... or number two?? Really??? Most of the time I really cannot decide which one is better...

they are usually both blurry.
And if you were not cross eyed when you started…

you are by the time you get done.

When I can't decide between one...or two,
I get stressed and then I get…

sweaty armpits.
Sad but true. Poor eye doctor.

I have always thought that being an eye doctor had to be the cushiest job there is - well except for the sweaty armpit part. Really how much stress is there on the doctor - he never has to choose between one or two. And if your glasses are not quite right...well you chose number two over number one even though they were both equally blurry.

Well I just saw a commercial on TV for one of those 1 hour glasses places and I see they are offering a new thing called Accufit Digital Measuring system. I just caught the end of the commercial and thought - finally no more better here... or here. But upon doing some research I find that Accufit Digital Measuring just assures that your lenses are perfectly placed in your frame. I was so disappointed. Really if I wrongly chose two over one...well it really won't matter how perfectly my lenses are placed in my funky frames!

And the stress goes on.

May you always see clearly.

From my heart,
Sandy

Valentines 2013

2012-01-11T16:09:00.005-06:00

Winter is flying by. Here in Iowa we are having a very mild snowless winter. We have been having temps in the 50's - unheard of for January - or any winter month. I have yet to wear my heavy winter coat.

I am loving it but my ice fishing boys are NOT happy at all.
They have a new wheel house and the ice is too thin for a heavy house.
They have been walking out on the ice and fishing
on a bucket - wearing sweatshirts.
I myself will not even walk on the ice.
I want a foot of ice before I venture out.

I just completed my Valentines line for 2013.
I have named it Flirt.

Soft grays, a soft, almost minty blue, a warm orangy red
and coral pink make up the color pallet.

A peak at the panel

and a few of the prints.
This will ship December 2012.

I will be participating in Fat Quarter's
2012 Designer Mystery Block of the Month,
so be sure to check it out.
I hope you will join the fun!

And when you participate in Fat Quarter's BOM
you receive this in the mail.

When you open it you see this.
It is a box filled with brownies - all different
flavors - like white chocolate raspberry, cream cheese,
caramel, chocolate chip and walnut.
Enjoy?
What's not to enjoy.
And I am now wearing my fat jeans!

May all your days be sweet.

From my heart,
Sandy

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T00:01:00.002-06:00

Merry Christmas

From our house to yours.

From my heart,
Sandy

Checking My List

2011-12-21T10:47:00.002-06:00

Light are hung.

Check.

Three more days until Christmas and I have way too many things on my to do list.
I hope your list checking is going better than mine!
From my heart,
Sandy

The Winner Is

2011-12-12T22:27:00.003-06:00

Hello and a big thank you to everyone who followed the Moda blog hop.

The winner of the Merry Medley Layer Cake is: Robin from Pennsylvania.

Robin said...

The fabric looks wonderful! I LOVE baklava so I will definitely be trying out that recipe. Thanks! Have a merry Christmas!

Robin - please email me your address so I can send out your prize.

Happy Quilting to all.

From my heart,
Sandy

Gifts Galore Blog Hop Day 5 And My Day

2011-12-09T05:00:00.006-06:00

First off my apologies for missing yesterday's blog.
I am so busy at work that I have been doing my posts after hours in the comfort of my easy chair. However, last night our internet was down. We live in a small town so I do not have the luxury of having internet access in a multitude of local coffee shops/cafés.
So you will just have to imagine that I blogged.
Now on with today's blog.

Today is the last day of the Gifts Galore blog hop and also my day to post my block and recipe.
These three Moda designer will also be blogging, Hop on over to their blogs to see what they have to offer.

Basic Grey ~ Jen Williamson

Jan Patek Quilts ~ Jan Patek

American Jane ~ Sandy Klop

I chose the Honey Bee block...my favorite quilt block.
I forgot my recipe book the day that the recipes were due so I just sent Lissa this one as a joke. I sent her my real recipe the next day. Well nobody likes a joke better than Moda Lissa so she printed this one instead.

Click here to download and print.

I would not want you to be cheated out of a recipe so here is my real recipe.

Baklava - one of my favorite sweets.

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) package phyllo dough

1 pound chopped nuts

1 C. butter

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 C. water

1 C. sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 C. honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Butter the bottoms and side of a 9 X 13 pan.

Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside.

Unroll phyllo dough.

Cut whole stack in half to fit pan.

Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep it from drying out as you work.

Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly.

Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.

Sprinkle 2-3 Tablespoons of nut mixture on top.

Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go.

The top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep.

Using a sharp knife cut into 4 long rows, then cut rows into diamond shapes.

Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.

While Baklava is baking.

Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted.

And vanilla and honey.

Simmer for about 20 minutes.

When Baklava is done remove from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it.

Let cool.

Serve in cupcake papers.

And it this would not be a Moda blog hop without a give away.

By now most of you know that I love glasses - the funkier the better.

I have found some pictures of glasses that are even a bit odd for me to wear.

Not your typical Grandma Glasses.

These would be for a crabby day.

To scary - remind me of bug legs.

Fancy schmancy.

Sunglasses or moonglasses?

Maybe if I were an avid deer hunter.
Every evening we have deer stroll though our yard.
What do you suppose the deer would think
if they saw me watching
them while wearing these glasses???

And last but not least this would not be a Moda blog hop without a give away.

Yesterday I received a big Moda box filled with my 2012 Christmas fabric.

Yes, just in time for Christmas!

I have named this line Merry Medley.

You have until Sunday December 12th at 11:00 PM to leave a comment on this post to be eligible to win a Layer Cake of this line. I will post the winner on Tuesday.

If you are a shop owner your Moda rep will be showing you this new line -and many other lines in January. If you are a fabric collector this fabric will be in quilt shops in July.

May you always see clearly.

From my heart,

Sandy

Gifts Galore Blog Hop Day 3

2011-12-07T05:00:00.003-06:00

Welcome to day 3 of Gifts Galore Blog Hop.

Today's featured designers are:

Cotton Way ~ Bonnie Olvason

French General ~ Kaari Meng

oliver + s ~ Liesl Gibson

Sweetwater ~ Karla Eisenbach

The Long Thread ~ Ellen Luckett Baker

Be sure to visit their blogs to download the blocks and recipes that they have to offer.

As you well know I have a bit of a shoe fetish.

I came across these interesting/odd shoes.

Two feet on a banana peel.

Do you hate lugging those heavy laundry baskets to the laundromat?

Not to worry - just put your laundry in your shoes and walk on over to the laundromat.

A different kind of a sling back.

Are you coming or going?

You might slip in these slides.

Nothing to say but - cute!

Tune in tomorrow to visit these 5 designers and see the picture of the day.

Thimbleblossoms ~ Camille Roskelley

Kathy Schmitz Studio ~ Kathy Schmitz

Laundry Basket Quilts ~ Edyta Sitar

Kate Spain Designs ~ Kate Spain

Primitive Gatherings ~ Lisa Bonegan

May your shoes make you happy.

From my heart,

Sandy

Gifts Galore Blog Hop Day 2

2011-12-06T05:00:00.004-06:00

Welcome to day 2 of Gifts Galore Blog Hop.
Today's featured designers are:

Kansas Troubles ~ Lynne Hagmeier
Fig Tree ~ Joanna Figueroa
Cosmo Cricket ~ Julie Comstock
Summersville ~ Lucie Summers
Paper Pie ~ Liz Scott
Be sure to visit their blogs to download the blocks and recipes that they have to offer.

I don’t know about you but the minute I say "we need to get the tree in the stand" my husband - as did my dad - turns into Mr. Scrooge. Really is it that hard to put a tree in a stand - granted the temperature might be below zero - and carry it in the house - Yes first you have to make a fresh cut. And yes maybe the trunk is a little crocked - but just adjust the ropes on the tree stand - how hard can it be?
I have found a couple of interesting images of trees that do not require any of the above tasks. In other words the dear hubby would love to see these trees in our house.
And you don't have to remember to water them either.

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Cheers!

Easy Reading.

Tune in tomorrow to visit these 5 designers and see the picture of the day.

Cotton Way ~ Bonnie Olvason
French General ~ Kaari Meng
oliver + s ~ Liesl Gibson
Sweetwater ~ Karla Eisenbach
The Long Thread ~ Ellen Luckett Baker

My your tree task be a breeze this year.

From my heart,

Sandy

Gifts Galore Blog Hop

2011-12-05T05:00:00.004-06:00

Today is the first day of the ??? hop. It seems this hop does not have a name.
I think we should name it the Gifts Galore Blog Hop.
The hop will be running through December 9th. Several designers will be featured everyday to make this hop a little faster as we know this is a busy time for everyone.
Each designer will be linking you to a card that you will print … Very simple click and print!
On the front of the card will be a recipe and on the back of the card instructions for a quilt block.
You will be able to collect and print them all and have 23 new recipes and 23 new blocks by the end of the hop - our gifts to you. Merry Christmas!

Starting today are …
Minick and Simpson ~ Laurie and Polly
Bunny Hill Designs ~ Anne Sutton
Me and My Sister Designs ~ Barb and Mary
Deb Strains Studio ~ Deb Strain

December 6th visit …
Kansas Troubles ~ Lynne Hagmeier
Fig Tree ~ Joanna Figueroa
Cosmo Cricket ~ Julie Comstock
Summersville ~ Lucie Summers
Paper Pie ~ Liz Scott

December 7th visit …
Cotton Way ~ Bonnie Olvason
French General ~ Kaari Meng
oliver + s ~ Liesl Gibson
Sweetwater ~ Karla Eisenbach
The Long Thread ~ Ellen Luckett Baker

December 8th visit …
Thimbleblossoms ~ Camille Roskelley
Kathy Schmitz Studio ~ Kathy Schmitz
Laundry Basket Quilts ~ Edyta Sitar
Kate Spain Designs ~ Kate Spain
Primitive Gatherings ~ Lisa Bonegan

And the last day December 9th visit …
Basic Grey ~ Jen Williamson
Jan Patek Quilts ~ Jan Patek
American Jane ~ Sandy Klop
Pieces From My Heart ~ Sandy Gervais
Yep this will be my day to blog.

However, as usual, I will post everyday.
For this blog hop I will post a picture everyday that I find interesting, fascinating or just plain odd.

Since the the NBA players and owners have come to an agreement, there will be a basketball season, which made me think of this picture. Last fall Bruce and I took a day off to go leafing. Unfortunately we were too late for the leaves. However, we did come across this unusual basketball court. I'm not sure if this picture falls under interesting or odd. I have titled the picture...

Only in Iowa

Many kids who grew up on a farm had a basketball court in the haymow of the barn.
Like many Iowa farms these days, this farm did not have a barn - so I am guessing they had to improvise.
I imagine that the kids in this family all have stubbed toes. Ouch - remember stubbing you toe as a kid - or an adult - not fun.
And do you suppose they dribble on the grass - if that is possible - or is it strictly a passing game??
Yes only in Iowa will you find a basketball court like this.

Here is hoping you do not stub you toes today, tomorrow - or ever.

Tune in tomorrow to visit these 5 designers and check out the picture of the day.
Kansas Troubles ~ Lynne Hagmeier
Fig Tree ~ Joanna Figueroa
Cosmo Cricket ~ Julie Comstock
Summersville ~ Lucie Summers
Paper Pie ~ Liz Scott

From my heart,
Sandy

A Rare Appearance

2011-11-29T20:16:00.003-06:00

I will be making a public appearance, something I rarely do.
The last time was - let me think - never.
I now and then do a Moda School House at market, only because I cannot say no to Lissa - Moda's director of marketing.

Lissa is the sweetest thing - and add a southern accent
to that cuteness and I just cannot say no.

I also could not say no to Rita of

Quilter's Station in Lee Summit, Mo.

I have always wanted to visit Rita's shop - a Top Ten American Patchwork and Quilting Shop for Spring of 2006.
Showing my quilts at her shop is a perfect opportunity to see her shop.

So if you happen to be in the Kansas City area on Saturday, December Third be sure to stop by Quilter's Station and say hi.

See you soon.

From my heart,
Sandy

Stuff Yourself

2011-11-24T01:00:00.004-06:00

It's Thanksgiving.
My favorite holiday - no gift buying - you don't have to string lights on a tree - and you eat all day long.
So go put on your fat jeans and...

Be thankful that you can stuff yourself and pray for those who are less fortunate.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
From my heart,
Sandy

On With The Love Affair

2011-11-10T09:44:00.005-06:00

The hubby is gone on a week long hunting trip. This gives me a chance to carry on with my love affair…

with Goulash.
Good old Minnesota Goulash.

I grew up in Minnesota where "Hotdishes" are considered gourmet food.
My dear husband grew up in Minnesota too but his mother came over from Ireland as a war bride.
He never really became a "Minnesota hotdish junkie".
He was more accustomed to things like soda bread and vinegar on French fries.
It is very common in Minnesota to have a cookbook with MANY recipes with the name - Hotdish.
While the hubby is gone I will eat bowls and bowls of Goulash and watch all of the old episodes of Project Runway - again.

And on a business note - Late Bloomers fabric and patterns have shipped.

And a belated thank you to all of you who followed me on the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.
It was very much appreciated!
And a heads up - we are having another Moda Blog hop.
It is scheduled for December 5th-9th.
Stay tuned for more details.

Make your favorite dish... and stuff yourself.

From my heart,
Sandy

In My Inbox

2011-11-03T13:19:00.003-05:00

When I arrived at work today, I checked my email.
In my Inbox I found this.

Ooooh - I think I will keep him.

Yes 38 years ago today we were married.

Have a great day.

From my heart,
Sandy

Missed - Didn't Miss

2011-10-31T09:45:00.008-05:00

Today is the last day of International Quilt Market in Houston Texas.
I chose not to go this year as my lines of fabric Sassy and Name That Quilt Labels were pre-market releases
I find it is just to darn expensive to go to market without new product to show.
There are some things I missed about not going to market and some things I did not miss.

Things I missed:
Seeing all of my friends and customers :-(
Chicken Paige at Anthony's Steak House - delicious!
The Moda Party - always a fun time.
Buying new shoes for market - I love shoes.

Things I didn't miss:
The two and a half day, 1046.41 mile road trip to Houston.
Booth set-up.
Paying good money for bad food at the convention center.
Booth take down
The two and a half day, 1046.41 mile road trip back to Iowa.

Just because we did not go to market does not mean we have been sitting idle for the last week.

#534 Making Honey

Late Bloomers fabric has shipped
and the patterns are up and ready for purchase.
Name That Quilt labels will be shipping soon.
We have two patterns to go with this line featuring projects using the quilt labels in other ways than a label on the back of a quilt.

These labels are too cute to put on the back of a quilt.

We pieced ours into an Irish Chain Block.

Have friends and relatives sign the labels to create a keepsake

for you next special occasion - wedding, graduation or birthday.

#535 Please Sign In

This is the same quilt using the darker version of the labels.

Here we used labels in many fun ways.
We pieced them into a pillowcase - send this off with you college bound child.
Mug rugs - to protect your tabletop.
Eyeglasses case - to protect your glasses.
A tablerunner.
And an apron with a zipper detail.
#536 Bria-a-Brac

Hope you all had a great market - both those showing and buying.

I will show at spring market in Kansas City. See you there.

From my heart,

Sandy

The Sweetest Thing Ever

2011-10-24T10:37:00.007-05:00

Sunday was a beautiful fall day here in Iowa.
As I was driving down Jones street I noticed three ladies having lunch outside. Not just lunch on a picnic table but instead a formal looking sort of lunch.
I thought it was the sweetest thing I ever did see.
I stopped to asked if I could take their picture.
I just assumed that it was two daughters having lunch with their mother.
But upon visiting with them I learned that Esther, the elderly lady and guest of honor, is Dorie and Mary's aunt. I learned that Esther would be leaving her home and moving to the care center the next day.
This would be her last lunch at her home.
I had to wonder were they having lunch outside because it was such a beautiful fall day, or was it just too painful to have lunch in the house?

Esther, Dorie and Mary

Take a close look at this picture - click on it to enlarge it.
This picture is soooo grandma like – the red and white checked tablecloth, the silk flower basket that someone probably gave her, the Christmas candles that she has probably used every Christmas for as long as anyone can remember, the stenciled drinking glasses and the pin on her lapel.
This could be a picture of my Grandma.
And enjoying a glass of wine too.
Good for Grandma.

I had never met any of these ladies before I stopped to take their picture and I still really do not know much about them. I do know Dorie and Mary did the sweetest, kindest thing that anyone could do for Esther.
And I know one thing for sure...They are good people.

Do a feel good something today.

From my heart,
Sandy

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 27 and the Last Day

2011-10-02T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 27, the last day of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is
Liz of Liz Scott Designs.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is a long one - but worth reading.
Maybe we should develop a Crayola bomb as our next secret weapon. A happiness weapon. A beauty bomb. And every time a crisis developed, we would launch one. It would explode high in the air - explode softly - and send thousands, millions, of little parachutes into the air. Floating down to earth - boxes of Crayolas. And we wouldn't go cheap, either - not little boxes of eight. Boxes of sixty-four, with the sharpener built right in. With silver and gold and copper, magenta and peach and lime, amber and umber and all the rest. And people would smile and get a little funny look on their faces and cover the world with imagination.
Robert Fulghum

A Crayola Bomb - now there's an idea Mr. President.
If only he read my blog.

From My heart,
Sandy

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 26

2011-10-01T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 26 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop. Only one more day to go!

Today's featured designer is
Kathy Schmitz of Kathy Schmitz Studio.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is taken right off of Kathy's web page.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Liz of Liz Scott Designs.

Make sure your day is complete.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart

September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs

September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 25

2011-09-30T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 25 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Lisa Bongean
of Primitive Gatherings
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.
I guessing something with wool??

The quote of the day is:
Imagination is better than knowledge.
Robert Fulghum

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio

Just imagine.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart

September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 24

2011-09-29T05:00:00.009-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 24 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop. Just three more days to go!

Today's featured designer is Kaari Meng of French General
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed -
I bet it is something very French.

The quote of the day is:
Paris is always a good idea.
Audrey Hepburn

If you think Paris is a good idea you should sign up for one of Karri's Chateau Getaways.
I have been to one of her getaways. FUN. WONDERFUL. RELAXING.
She is offering 2 getaways next June. Check it out here - go to the Chateau Getaway button.

Below are some pictures from my 2009 Chateau Getaway trip.

Our hosts, L to R. Molly (Kaair's sister) Kick (her mother) and Kaari.

My home for the week - The Chateau Dumas.

The view from my window.

One day we went for a 30 mile walk in the country.
Well okay maybe it was only 3 miles - but I was really out of shape -
so it seemed like 30 miles.
We walked by many fields of sunflowers - oh so beautiful.

Cherries at a farmer's market.

Cheryl the Director of Design for Moda,

standing in front of a fine example of French blue shutters and French lace.

At one of our workshops we dyed white cotton with woad.

A visit to a French hat factory.
Loved it!

We attended a flea market.
Very fun.
But what amazed me was how they all stopped - yes shut down
for lunch. And this is the kind of lunches they had - and on real dishes.
No paper plates or fast food here.
Don't you wish we could eat like this at quilt market.
We can only dream.

And of course you cannot go to France without visiting this.

Yes Audrey, Paris is always a good idea.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Lisa from Primitive Gatherings .

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart

September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 23

2011-09-28T05:00:00.003-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 23 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designers are Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
Hop on over to their blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process....
It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?
Author Unknown

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Kaari from French General.

Be sure to eat some chocolate today...just in case.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 22

2011-09-27T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 22 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop

Today's featured designer is the talented Kate Spain.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
Every day do something that scares you.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Well maybe not THIS scary.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 21

2011-09-26T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 21 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Julie Comstock of Cosmo Cricket.
I had the pleasure of meeting Julie and her husband Eric at a trade show.
What a fun and talented husband and wife team.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep.
Scott Raymond Adams
Scott Adams is the creator of…

Dilbert.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with my friend Kate Spai n.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 20

2011-09-25T05:00:00.006-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 20 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Stephanie Carter of Lily Ashbury
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.
John W. Gardner

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up Julie from Cosmo Cricket.

Remember in life there is no eraser - but in quilting there is a seam ripper - thank goodness.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 19

2011-09-24T05:00:00.003-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 19 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designers are the
mother daughter team of Lauren and Jessi Jung
Hop on over to their blog to see what they have designed.

The quote of the day is:
I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me
and I didn't have the heart to let him down.”
Abraham Lincoln

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up Stephanie for Lily Ashbury.

Believe in someone.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 18

2011-09-23T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 18 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Jan Patek of Jan Patek Quilts.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
Retirement is for those who aren't all-consumed by their profession.
An artist can't retire.
Milton Glaser

For some reason I can't imagine Jan not stitching on a quilt. I always picture her with a quilt in her lap.

The name Milton Glaser may not ring a bell with all of you - but I am quite sure all of you are familiar with one of his most famous - or often used works of art. Some of you may have purchased something containing this art

Milton Glaser is the creator of I Heart NY.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up Lauren and Jessi Jung.

Are you planning on retiring? Not me - I am all-consumed by my profession - I hope I will always have a paint brush in my hand.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 17

2011-09-22T05:00:00.006-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 17 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Deb Strain from Saltbox Creations.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

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The quote of the day is:
Whatever you are...be a good one.
Abraham Lincoln

Deb lives by this quote - she is an illustrator...a very good one.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Jan Patek of Jan Patek Quilts.

Now go be good at what you do.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 16

2011-09-21T05:00:00.005-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 16 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Christina of Cabbage and Roses.
Take a big hop (over the pond)
to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!
Audrey Hepburn

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Deb Strain from Saltbox Creations.

Now go do the possible.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 15

2011-09-20T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 15 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Bonnie of Cotton Way.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.
I think it might be something red and turquoise.

The quote of the day is:
My soul is fed by needle and thread.
Author Unknown

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Christina from Cabbage and Roses.

Make sure to feed your soul today.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 14

2011-09-19T05:00:00.003-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 14 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is fabric/quilt historian Barbara Brackman.
Hop on over to her blog to see what she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.
Joseph Chilton Pearce.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Bonnie from Cotton Way.

Be not afraid to create.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 13

2011-09-18T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 13 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Aneela Hoey from Comfort Stitching.
Hop on over to her blog to see what cute project she has designed.

The quote of the day is:
Every child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
Pablo Picasso

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with historian Barbara Brackman.

Try very hard to remain an artist.

From My heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 12

2011-09-17T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 12 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

The designers of the day are Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designer.
Hop on over to their blog to see the project they have created.

The quote of the day is:
I cannot count my day complete
'Til needle, thread and fabric meet.
Author Unknown

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hop the pond to check in on Aneela Hoey from Comfort Stitching.

Make sure your day is complete.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 11

2011-09-16T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 11 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

The designer of the day is Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters.
Hop on over to her blog and check out the project of the day.

The quote of the day is:
"Why change?
Everyone has his own style.
When you have found it, you should stick to it."
Audrey Hepburn

The quote of the day could certainly apply to Lynne - she has found her style and she has stuck to it.

Stop back tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs.

Have you found your style?

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 10

2011-09-15T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 10 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

The designer of the day is Joanna Figueroa from Fig Tree Quilts and Co.
Hop on over to her blog to see her fun project.
When I think of Joanna, I think of her yummy butter cream coloring
and it makes me crave a big piece of white cake with butter cream frosting.

The quote of the day:
Seize the moment.
Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.
Erma Bombeck

Stop by tomorrow to hook up with Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters.

Never, never pass up desert.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 9 and Lissa's Birthday!

2011-09-14T05:00:00.008-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 9 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop and also Lissa Alexander's birthday. Lissa is the director of marketing for Moda.

Moda Lissa is 29 years old today.

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Push the play button and sing along to this happy birthday song for Lissa.

The quote of the day is:

“Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long.
We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things,
because we’re curious… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
Walt Disney

This quote could very well apply to Moda - and Moda Lissa - Always moving forward.

The designer of the day is Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S.
Hop on over to her blog see what she has to offer.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and to hook up with Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.

Let's all try to look forward instead of backwards.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 8

2011-09-13T05:00:00.005-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 8 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Sandy Klop of American Jane.
She will be blogging over at the Moda blog.
Hop on over there to she the project of the day.

The quote of the day is:
No one has ever achieved anything from the smallest to the greatest unless the dream was dreamed first.
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder

If you look at some of the quilts that Sandy has designed you have to believe that she does dream.

I am a big fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder, a Minnesota native - as am I.

My country school library consisted of two shelves that ran about half the length of the one room school house.

And on those shelves was the complete set of the
Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Our teacher read every one of them to us.
When I was old enough to read - I read everyone myself.
And when I had children, I read the whole series to them.

Stop by tomorrow to read the quote of the day and hook up with Leisl of Oliver and S.

Remember to dream.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 7

2011-09-12T05:00:00.006-05:00

And the winners are.

The winner of the Sassy fat quarter pack is number

619 is Carol.

The winner of the Sassy Layer Cake is number

537 is Cyndi

The winner of the Sassy Jelly Roll is number

879 is

And the winner of the Sassy apron kit is number 570

570 is

Will all of the winners please email me their physical addresses so we can send out your packages.

Hello and welcome to day 7 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.
Today's featured designers are a sister team of

Polly Minick and

Laurie Simpson of Minick and Simpson.

Hop on over to their blog to see what they have to offer.
I think it might be something in red, white and blue - just guessing.

Today's quote:
Every job is a self portrait of the person who does it.
Autograph your work with excellence.
Author Unknown.
Yep that is what the girls at Minick and Simpson do - autograph their work with excellence

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and hook up with Sandy Klop of American Jane.

Don't forget to autograph you work.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 6

2011-09-11T05:00:00.004-05:00

Before we start the blog hop for the day let us take a moment to pause and remember those lost on 9/11/2001.

9/11 memorial at West Michigan Healing Field at Cannonburg Ski Area.
A flag for every victim of 9/11.

It is day 6 of the Moda Country Fair Blog hop.

The featured designer today is Rachel Brenchley of Basic Grey
Stop on by their blog to see the FREE project of the day.

The quote of the day is:
The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it.
And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.
John F. Kennedy.

Don't forget to leave a comment on MY POST (day one of the hop) to be added to the drawing for my give away.
You must leave your comment anytime today before 10:00 PM Central time to be eligible to win one of the prizes

Stop by tomorrow to see if you are a winner of any of my prizes and to hook up with Polly and Laurie of Minick and Simpson fame.

We shall never forget the victims of 9/11.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 5

2011-09-10T05:00:00.008-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 5 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.
Hop on over to her blog to see the project she has to offer -
I am quite sure you are all going to want to make her project.

The quote of the day is:
My husband lets me buy all the fabric I can hide.
Author Unknown.

If the author is your husband, it is truly your lucky day as Edyta has a project that is ideal for hiding fabric - or should I say ideal for disguising your intent to buy fabric. Make sure you watch her video, it is the only way to get the full effect of her project.

Speaking of fabric, I would like you to meet some friends of mine.

Ivan and Ruth Johnson.
Ivan has passed since this picture was taken
and we miss him and his quilts dearly.
Ivan was an avid quilter right along side Ruth.
Ruth never had to worry about hiding fabric
as Ivan probably bought more fabric than Ruth.
This is just one room of the stash.
And buy the way at 87 Ruth is still buying fabric,
and she cranks out a quilt about every two weeks.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and to hook up with the girls at Basic Grey.

I think everyone out there in blog land should go out and buy one fat quarter of fabric today.
There would be no need to hide just one fat quarter and think what it would do for the economy.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 4

2011-09-09T05:00:00.007-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 4 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms.
Hop on over to her blog to see the project she has created.

Camille is a young mother raising 3 adorable boys.
Although right now they look as sweet and innocent as can be...
I am thinking maybe someday she may want to borrow the quote of the day.
(This picture was taken by Camille - she is not only a mom, and a fabric/pattern designer, but also a very good photographer.)

The quote of the day is:
I'm your mother.
Would I give you bad advise?

Said often by me to my children.

Tomorrow's featured designer will be Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilt s.

Give only good advise...especially to your children.

Stop by tomorrow for the quote of the day and to hook up with Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 3

2011-09-08T05:00:00.007-05:00

Welcome to Day 3 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is the sister team of Mary and Barb
from Me and My Sister Designs.
Hop on over and see what FREE project they have to offer.

The quote of the day is:
"In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips."
Author Unknown

The chocolate chip cookie was accidentally developed by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1930.
She owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts,
a popular restaurant that featured Ruth's home cooking.
One day, while preparing a batch of Butter Drop Do cookies,
Ruth cut a bar of Nestlé Semi-Sweet Chocolate into tiny bits
and added them to her dough, expecting them to melt.
Instead, the chocolate held its shape and softened
to a delicately creamy texture.
And that is how the first Nestlé Toll House
Real Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels came to be.
And now you know the rest of the story. (Now there is another quote - Do you know who said this?)

Stop back tomorrow to read the quote of the day and link up with Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms.

Suddenly I am craving chocolate chip cookies.

From my heart,
Sandy

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop Day 2

2011-09-07T05:00:00.011-05:00

Yesterday there were some problems with my link. I now have a new link. Go back to my blog and get the new link from there or click here to download the project.

Welcome to Day 2 of the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.

Today's featured designer is Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs.
Hop on over and see what FREE project she has to offer.

The quote of the day is:
"All I really need is love, but a little chocolate bunny now and then doesn't hurt!"

Lucy Van Pelt

Have you ever wondered why we eat chocolate bunnies at Easter time?
Since there are more than 60 million chocolate bunnies sold in America every year,
I thought it was worth investigating why we even have chocolate bunnies to begin with.
It is said the celebration of spring originated with a celebration of Eostre (Easter), the ancient goddess of fertility.
And what animal is known for being extremely fertile? Bunnies!
Passed down from generation to generation,
Bunnies and Easter have remained synonymous with each other,
so it was only natural to create chocolate in the image of this
everlasting symbol of spring and fertility, and thus the Chocolate Bunny was born.

How do you eat your chocolate bunny?
Ears first, or tail first?
Seventy-six percent of Americans think the ears should be eaten first.
Five percent think bunnies should be eaten feet first,
while 4% favor eating the tail first.
(I'm not sure what the other 15 percent do??)

Tomorrows featured designers will be Barb and Mary

of Me and My Sister Designs.
Not sure what their post is all about
but I bet before you are done reading their post you will be laughing.

Wishing you a chocolate bunny kind of day.

From my heart,
Sandy
September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart
September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs
September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson
September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)
September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S
September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.
September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles
September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs
September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com
September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.
September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way
September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses
September 22nd Deb Strain
September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek
September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung
September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury
September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket
September 27th Kate Spain
September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater
September 29th Kaari from French General
September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings
and the fun continues into October
October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio
October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs