My Sewing Machine is Sick

My Janome Memory Craft 9000 is in the shop to be fixed.  It's the same problem I've dealt with over the years and just found out last night that there was a recall when the machine was sold.  I talked with the dealer and I was never notified about the recall, so she's going to try and see what she can do.   She'll call Janome and see if they'll do anything.  If not, it has to be fixed properly this time.  In the meantime since I don't know when I'm going to get it back, my husband bought me the Janome Gold Gem 660.  It's a nice little machine, just has a few extra stitches, which is fine with me, I've got plenty on my other one.  

Isn't it cute:)

It's a little smaller than a standard machine and only weighs I believe 12 pounds.  So when I ordered it today I explaned to the gal what was going on and I have two quilts I HAVE to get done by Christmas.  She was a doll, she was going to try and get it sent out today, if not first thing in the morning.     So I have my fingers crossed I can get it by Monday, one of them.  The Gem will be a great backup though.  Have a good week all:)

Sunday

I'm going to be sewing with a friend today and we have to post where we've started at and in between as we finish our projects.

This is where I am

at this point.  I need to stitch the final two pieces together to make the block.  Then will come the rows for the quilt. 

Happy Pink Saturday

Well, I'm not posting pink or holiday just yet.  I have this quilt I'm working on for my grandson that I'd like to show you.  It's the Disappearing 9 Patch and very easy, just time consuming.   You sew the first 9 squares together like so:

Then you cut these into quarters

then the quarters are turned to make a new pattern and sewn together like so:

It's really a fun one and you can do so much with it.  Using multiple fabrics, using only three colors, childrens fabrics are adorable.    This is taking my time right now as it's for my grandson for Christmas and I have to have it done in time.  I also have one that I've made for my granddaughter and her's needs quilting, so I'll be busy until they're done.    Hope every has a wonderful Pink Saturday and be sure to stop by Beverly's to visit all the other bloggers at How Sweet The Sound .  There are some absolutely wonderful blogs, be sure and swing by. 

Have a safe week end all and hope you had had a great Thanksgiving!

Won Blushing Rose Blog's Giveaway Whooo hoooo

A few weeks ago I entered my friend Marydon's giveaway at Blushing Rose  blog. (She owns and runs Blushing Rose Boutique)   No one was as surprised as I was that I won!!!   I've started collecting different tea pots and that was one of the prizes.  Take a look at how cute this is:)

Is this not the cutest teapot you've seen?    I love it!

I also won some placemats that look absolutely adorable on my kitchen table.  Look at this.

And last but not least the prettiest Crazy Quilted heart, that I intend to hang on the front door (on the inside) so everyone can see it.  It's just lovely!!!  I feel so blessed.  Thank you so much Marydon for everything, I'm at a loss for words.

Isn't that just beautimus!!!   I love it.!!

My Granddaughter Samantha's Soccer Picture

This is Samantha, my 16 year old granddaughter who loves to play soccer.  Unfortunately early in the season she injured her knee and it's been giving her problems ever since.  Hopefully after Soccer is over it will get enough rest to heal.

Beautiful Anniversary Present

These are pictures of the pumpkin my Granddaughter made us as an anniversary gift.  She made it in her art class at school.  Her work is truly gorgeous. Some of her pieces I'd love to have, but they belong to my ddaughter. lol   I wanted to share these with you.  You can see the curly cue's on the bback of the lid.

I love the stem!

On the leaf she etched Happy Anniversay Grandma and Grandpa which makes it even more special.

Happy Pink Saturday everyone and thank you Beverly, at How Sweet The Sound for doing this for us.

My Fall Quilt went to the Silent Auction

I was making a Falll Quilt and then I was asked to make one for the Silent Auction at church tonight.  Well, that was only about two or so weeks ago and I had no idea it was that soon.   So in order to get it done I had to  finish up one that I had started.  I hove a beautiful antiquey reds Disappearing 9 Patch that I wanted to use but do you think I could find where I put it?  NOT  So in order to keep the deadline I used the quilt I was making for myself.  My fall quilt.  It came out real pretty, in the picture the stripping in between the blocks looks black but it's actually a dark brown.

we took the pictures in a terrible hurry because my husband was going to take it over to the church for me.  So it's nota real good picture.

Be sure and go by Beverly's How Sweet The Sound and all the other wonderful  blogs. Thank you Beverly for doing this for all of us:)   Oh yes, time changes tonight so don't forget.  Have a great week end and Happy Pink Saturday!