PINK CHICKS

Hot Mama Apron Swap Sent

I joined in on the Hot Mama Apron Swap again and in this round, we were "cheap" Mamas.   Val designed this swap so we had to use only what we had on hand.  My partner requested a Valentine's Day theme.  Right away, I knew which fabric I was going to use.  I LOVE this fabric.  I bought it sometime last year from Hobby Lobby.

 

Even the goodies included in the package were to be from items we had on hand.  I have a shelf where I keep seasonal items for crafting, school projects for the girls and gift giving.  I LOVE a good 75% off sale!  I included a matching potholder some spatulas, cupcake papers, a pen and a cookbook (not pictured).

 

I hope my partner enjoys her package.  I sure had fun making it for her!

 

Sewing Seeds Project

Randi of "I Have to Say" is asking us to use our sewing talents to help with her "Sewing Seeds" project.

 

This time around, Randi is asking us to sew skirts for Haitian children.  The skirt patterns are simple and don't take much time to sew.  If you would like more information, head on over to her blog. 

 "Sow the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of my love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you."---Hosea 10:12

Pleasent Surprise

I have been spending time trying to get my sewing/craft room organized.  A lot of times when I am working on a project on the go, I put it in to a small plastic container.  Well, I am ashamed to say that two years later, I had not started the project and it was still in the same container.  I started emptying the fabric out of the container and what did I happily find on the very bottom?  I am happy to say that it was 1/2 yard of each blue and green Flea Market Fancy Seeds!!!  JAAAACKPOOOOOT!!!!!  

 
Now all I need to find is that million dollars I misplaced!  LOL!! 

Under Construction!

Yep! I'm kickin' up a bit of dust around "Pink Chicks"! I thought it was time to have little fun in the new year and give the old blog a new look and maybe a new name as well. I was thinking about calling it "Modern Sewl".   Kind of a play on "sewing" along with the first part of my name "Sol".  Quite a few of my relatives call me Sol (pronounced Soul), so I thought it was cute.  What do you think?

  Take a look a this quilt that I made for a friends baby shower.  Lauren loves frogs and I have been collecting a few prints here and there along the way.  Her sweet baby boy was born on New Years Day.  I think that is a most wonderful way to start the new year don't you?

HAPPY, PEACEFUL Sunday everyone!  I'm off to take a nap!!

 

Doll Quilt Swap 8 Inspiration Mosaic

Doll Quilt Swap 8 Inspiration Mosaic
Originally uploaded by solihubb (modernsewl)

I finally got around to making an inspiration mosaic for my partner to see. I like a lot of different quilts, but these are some of my favorites. Actually, I could have made a MONSTER mosaic because there are so many talented people out there. So much wonderful inspiration to be had.

I would like my partner to know one thing and that is this is all about having FUN! Sometimes we get a bit carried away and overwhelmed by it all and that doesn't make for much fun at all now does it?

Okay, I am off to stalk my partner once again and see what she is up to while trying not to give myself away. Oh, and by the way, I like to try and make all styles of quilts, so I think it would be hard for my partner to figure out it was me anyway. Ha haaaaaa! LOL!!

Giveaway Day Winner!

May I have a drumroll pleaaase?!  LOL!!!

The winner is #76! 

Greta commented on Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day at

I am working on a quilt for my MIL, a wall hanging for my SIL, and several other projects. All at the same time because I am trying to get them done. And I can't seem to stray focused on one thing long enough to finish it before moving on to the next.

 

Greta, I will be contacting you via email for your contact information.

 

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my blog.  I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day

Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone is having a great holiday season!! I am happy to participate in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day once again.   I think it's a good excuse to check out crafting blogs and get a chance to win something at the same time.

 
My bear friend and I would like to offer you a chance to win three fat quarters of our favorite fabric. Just leave a comment telling me what you are crafting for family and friends for Christmas!

Bee Blocks

I had fun over the past couple of days making some blocks for "Sew Connected 3."  "The first couple of pictures are of blocks I made forJohn.  He sent along some beautiful fabric.  He has a good eye for color and design. 

  Here is the block before cutting.  It is 13" square.

Here it is after cutting the block into 6.5" squares.

I had enough fabric to make one more 6.5" block.  I can't wait to see what it looks like all put together.
 

I also made a couple of blocks for Ahsley.   She gave us Heather Ross' Mendocino to work with and requested Maverick Stars.  I love them!  I'm going to have to make a quilt using this type of block.

 
I also made blocks for Sew Kid At Heart quilting bee.   This is a soft and warm flannel block for Viv of Highway Cottage.  It was fun to make something for a boy in shades of blue and yellow.  I think I will have to pull out some of my flannel and make a quilt and not just solid reversible baby blankets.

 

One last block to show for now....

This block is for Tara.  I joined one moreBee.  I knowwww, I shouldn't have, but I did.  I like being challenged and making new quilting buddies.   Tara chose to have us make blocks with little houses.  If you haven't seen the quilt that is currently inspiring many quilters in blog/flickrland, check it out.

  

   

Quilt for DQS #7

Well, here it is, the quilt I made for DQS #7.  I hope my partner likes it.   I know I do and I have started one for myself.  

The quilt is totally inspired by Kathy from Pink Chalk Studio.   I love the little hot pads she made for the gift edition of "Quilting Arts magazine.   My partner said she liked Christmas, so I decided to make something she could use during the holidays.   I had fun with the stars in the background and I really like using the decorative stitches on my sewing machine.

You may go here to check out all of the other quilts made by our talented group. 

School Is In Session!

Okay, so school started over two weeks ago.  LOL!   But I thought I would share their first day of school pictures with you all anyway.  

 

Selene is in 4th grade this year and Solana is in the 2nd grade.  They were quite giddy with anticipation for the first day of school.  Oh, and so was Mommy! :)

 

My hubby and the girls. 

 

Me with Selene and Ella.

 

Me with Solana and Ella.

 

And last, but not least, my parents!   They are with each of the grandkids on the first day of school and throughout the school year to lend help and encouragement.  As my Mom (retired 2nd grade teacher)  always says...

"KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!"