I've been getting e-mails from you dearest bloggy friends wondering if I'm still alive and why the heck I haven't posted anything! Ooopsy, so sorry to keep you hanging like that. I didn't mean to get you all worried about me. I should have told you I'm taking a blog break because of my day job. Anyhoo, I have a little bit of time to post so here it is.
First, I know this is waaayyy too late but I want to wish everyone a prosperous NEW YEAR!! Howzit so far? Moi? Well, don't hate me because I was lucky enough to win this wonderful bag over at Beata's last month's giveaway. Bwahahahaha!!! Just look at it! She even embellished the tissue paper with felted flowers! Gorgeous, isn't it. Thank you very much, Beata. I love it!
You should check out her blog. She's AMAZING!!! You are going to need a drool bucket. I mean it! Did you see her babushka dolls? Crocheted projects here, here (including a tutorial), and I LOOOVE what she did with plain T-shirts here. What about her wooly projects here? Oh for crying out loud, just go have a look! You will not be disappointed. Tons of eye candy! I can't wait for her Etsy shop to open. Soon I hope. Real soon. Maybe she'll sell more of her cupcake bags so you can have your very own.
Next, I've been working on this Look and Learn pinwheel quilt since December. I went to the Monday night class at the quilt shop hoping to finish it but of course that didn't happen. Everytime I go there I hardly get anything done. I end up yakking up a storm, eating too much, laughing a lot and shopping for more fabrics! It was a good break for me though. It was great to see Cheryl and the ladies. I'm hoping to attend more often but we'll see.
Totally missed Road to California quilt show. Thank goodness Sharon, Cheryl and Donna promised to take tons of pictures to share! So where are they, ladies?
By the way, did anyone know about Cath Kidston Home? Cath's US online shop that carries her past bed and bath collections at a discount. How come no one told me about this sooner? Are you keeping it to yourself because of the great discounts to be had? Ok, I'm with you on that one because that is something I would do. I know what you're thinking. Selfish little...!!!! Totally and I don't feel guilty at all. All right, calm down. I'm sharing this bit of good news so don't give me that look! Anyway, I bought these lovely embroidered pillowcases with matching duvet cover at 50% off or was it 75% off the retail price. Love it!
More than 50 PERCENT OFF on Cath Kidston bed and bath!!!! I'm serious! Do you see the pictures below? Just go over there. I know you want to! Go, go, go!!!!
Here's a sneak peek of what I'll be posting next time. I don't exactly know when but I'm hoping someday soon. Sorry about my banner. I'll take a better picture to replace it as soon as the sun comes out. Take it easy everyone!
Toodles!
Doe it's so good to hear from you again...I missed meeting you when I was at Sharon's...next time. I love your Pinwheel quilt...is it a pattern that we can get somewhere? Thanks for the Cath Kidston hint...I'm off to punch buttons.
Posted by: Carol | January 29, 2008 at 04:57 AM
How could I not know about this CK website! I am on the mailing list for the UK site and I thought they would notify me when the US site was up and running! I'm on my way over there right now! Thanks!! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | January 29, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Glad to see you back Little Doe.. missed you. Love your photos and thanks for the Cath K info. xo
Posted by: pam | January 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM
YAY! Thanks for popping out long enough to say HI and share all this great stuff! I do know it can be a time eater to make a good long post. took me an hour the other night, between pics and all! Gosh, I got so lost over at Beata's I almost forgot to come back here! Thanks for that link. Her cupcake bag could not be more precious. Lucky you! The pinwheel block seems very straightforward, but I know the way you put the blocks together will just be wonderful. It looks like a good use for jelly rolls too. Yes? The CKus site blows me away. Did ANYONE know about it?! So glad you told us. And this SWEET sweet bear. You crochet, TOO? OH you are such a renaissance woman! Now don't go back into hiding! We need our silly lil Doe!
smooches.
jen
Posted by: jen duncan | January 29, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Glad to see you posting again. Your bag is really cute I will have to check out her site. We have posted some great pictures of our booth anyway. Go check them out our just go in the shop I have hung almost all of the quilts we took. The shop looks really nice now that we are back from road
Posted by: Donna | January 29, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Glad to see you posting again. Your bag is really cute I will have to check out her site. We have posted some great pictures of our booth anyway. Go check them out our just go in the shop I have hung almost all of the quilts we took. The shop looks really nice now that we are back from road
Posted by: Donna | January 29, 2008 at 09:56 AM
YEAH! I'm so glad to see you posting Doe! I've miss you!
What a score from Beata! I love her blog and it's one of my faves. Oh yeah... I keep a drool bucket handy when I go.
Ok, so I was doing really good saving some money (hmmmm... maybe because you've been a blog break. Just saying). So now you tell me about CK Home. OMFG woman - you've doomed me. But in a good way and I heart you for showing me all the pretty things I must have. :o)
Posted by: happy zombie | January 29, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Your little bear is so sweet, I can't wait for your next post! Thanks for the Cath Kidston link--I'm going shopping--think of all the money I can save LOL!
Posted by: Tammy | January 29, 2008 at 01:16 PM
So good to hear you are okay! And so much to say too, love the bag, and the quilt is making me drool, and I will go check out some of the other links too! Thanks for visiting me also!
Posted by: dawn | January 29, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Girl its good to see you blogging, Sharon said you were really busy, I was hoping to see you at her place, maybe next time!!! We did talk about you, and it was all GOOD!!!!
Posted by: deb | January 30, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Was fun to have you with us Monday, and the little bear you made is well, CUTE!!!!!! You are so smart to use a jelly roll for the pinwheel quilt. Looks great out of the Look and Learn fabric.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 31, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Hi Little Missy, it was so good to hear from you. FINALLY!!!! Everyone missed you at the party. The girls wanted to call you but I wouldn't let them.
Thanks for the tip on the Cath Kidstons stuff. Randy says thanks too. LOL!!!!
Posted by: redgeraniumcottage | January 31, 2008 at 08:50 PM
There you are!!!!! I've been missing ya but figured that day job was keeping you busy! You must allow yourself some time to play. :-)
Posted by: Darlene | February 03, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Hi there,
I found your blog through 'Rosehip', and I'm so glad I did.
I haven't laughed so much for ages. You're so funny (and I mean that in a good way)!
Take care,
Binny.
Posted by: Binny | February 05, 2008 at 08:35 AM