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Prezzies

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As it is my birthday month, the presents are still trickling in.  You just never know what will appear in the mailbox!  The glory you see in the picture above was sent to me by my friend Lisa of Stashmaster.  The very latest Sturbridge Village collection "Greens", 19 gorgeous Civil War prints designed by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics.  Needless to say I ADORE them!  I even have a plan for how I will use them.  They will be combined with some yummy harvest colors such as rust, gold, brown and green.

Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. has a new pattern coming out called Birdseye, which will be perfect for this fabric.  Lots of nine patches in this pattern, but the setting is easy and the piecing simple.  Look for the pattern, out soon.  This is a picture of the quilt top (from Carrie's blog post of June 6).  This is the perfect example of a quilt that looks far more complicated than it actually is.  You have got to love that!

Birdseye

Oh, the little chickie?  That was just for fun. She sure does go with the name of the proposed project, doesn't she? Lisa said it reminded her of my daughter Sara's chickens, plus it helped pad the fabric bundle in the box so it didn't rattle around.  I have it sitting on my desk and it is driving both Ozzie and Sophie insane.  They are wild to get at her.  Guess I had better tuck her away someplace safe!  Cluck.

PS:  Cheryl just started a quilting blog!  Go on over to Gran's Quilting Place and say "Hi".  She is super nice and has made some really pretty quilts.

34 responses to “Prezzies”

  1. Happy Birthmonth to you Nicole!! It’s mine too except after I turned 40 I decided to celebrate my birthday all summer 🙂
    I love Carrie’s Birdseye pattern and I just know I’ll have to add it to my collection too!

  2. Happy Birthmonth to you Nicole!! It’s mine too except after I turned 40 I decided to celebrate my birthday all summer 🙂
    I love Carrie’s Birdseye pattern and I just know I’ll have to add it to my collection too!

  7. I thought those greens would be right up your alley! I hope you are still celebrating your birthday month! Cluck! Cluck!

  8. I thought those greens would be right up your alley! I hope you are still celebrating your birthday month! Cluck! Cluck!

  9. ooh la la….LOVE the fabric! Those little squares of fabric look so pretty all perfectly folded and tied in their bundle. It’s always such a hard choice, do you leave them all packaged up or take them out so you can fondle each one… once they’re out they never seem to go back to their perfect little stack..they spread and find new friends.
    That birdseye pattern is stunning! I organized all my patterns in January and discovered I had 22 star-like themed patterns….I’ve never made a quilt top with stars but I must be drawn to them….looks like I’ll be up to 23.

  10. ooh la la….LOVE the fabric! Those little squares of fabric look so pretty all perfectly folded and tied in their bundle. It’s always such a hard choice, do you leave them all packaged up or take them out so you can fondle each one… once they’re out they never seem to go back to their perfect little stack..they spread and find new friends.
    That birdseye pattern is stunning! I organized all my patterns in January and discovered I had 22 star-like themed patterns….I’ve never made a quilt top with stars but I must be drawn to them….looks like I’ll be up to 23.

  11. What a wonderful way to spend your birthday month!! And better put chicky away, or she may disappear without a trace 😉

  12. What a wonderful way to spend your birthday month!! And better put chicky away, or she may disappear without a trace 😉

  13. I do believe that is a look of panic on poor little chicky’s face! Put her up – high!
    I’m glad you are having such a wonderful birthday month and I can’t wait to see your finished Birds Eye quilt. Great pattern.

  14. I do believe that is a look of panic on poor little chicky’s face! Put her up – high!
    I’m glad you are having such a wonderful birthday month and I can’t wait to see your finished Birds Eye quilt. Great pattern.

  15. Happy Birthday Nicole! I am patiently waiting for that pattern to come out. I can’t wait. Between you and some others, you all keep me very inspired. That poor chicky!
    Nancy in WI

  16. Happy Birthday Nicole! I am patiently waiting for that pattern to come out. I can’t wait. Between you and some others, you all keep me very inspired. That poor chicky!
    Nancy in WI

  17. Happy Birthday! I can’t wait for the Birdseye pattern either…nine patches and stars together…two of my favorites!

  18. Happy Birthday! I can’t wait for the Birdseye pattern either…nine patches and stars together…two of my favorites!

  19. What a nice gift from Lisa. The pattern is perfect for those and that chicky is adorable. But we dont wanna see a pile of feathers on the floor so you better keep it up high!!! lolol
    Hugs

  20. What a nice gift from Lisa. The pattern is perfect for those and that chicky is adorable. But we dont wanna see a pile of feathers on the floor so you better keep it up high!!! lolol
    Hugs

  21. What beautiful fabrics from Lisa…Judie Rothermel does the best repro fabrics. Oh I am dying for that Birdseye pattern. I am over the top for that quilt.

  22. What beautiful fabrics from Lisa…Judie Rothermel does the best repro fabrics. Oh I am dying for that Birdseye pattern. I am over the top for that quilt.

  23. Hide the chickie NOW!! Put it up high… very, very high!
    Several Easters ago, I bought this fabulously cute stuffed chickie… it was nothing more than one of those impulse, this is for me because I feel like it sorts of things. (I’ve never been that much of a stuffed animal kind of girl.) The four-legged girl in my house thought it was for her as she would certainly put it to better use than I ever could. I brought it home and put it on a chair in another room while I put away the groceries. A few minutes later, I see something bright yellow flash by me followed by a wagging golden tail. After retrieving my now somewhat slobbery chick, I put it up a little higher and issued a firm “no… this is MY toy!” A few minutes later… another yellow flash as the chick is “flying” across the room. A chase ensued and I finally retrieved my now very slobbery chick. Ick. I put the chick up very, very high while someone watched. About an hour later, after wondering where “she” had gone, I walked into the room to see Rosie sitting in front of the shelf where I had put the chick… plotting… planning… Do you know that she kept going back to that spot even after I had moved it so that it wasn’t visible? She knew it had to be near there ~ it was ~ and she was going to have it.
    With Sophie and Ozzie… I wish you the very best of luck.
    And Happy Birthday!

  24. Hide the chickie NOW!! Put it up high… very, very high!
    Several Easters ago, I bought this fabulously cute stuffed chickie… it was nothing more than one of those impulse, this is for me because I feel like it sorts of things. (I’ve never been that much of a stuffed animal kind of girl.) The four-legged girl in my house thought it was for her as she would certainly put it to better use than I ever could. I brought it home and put it on a chair in another room while I put away the groceries. A few minutes later, I see something bright yellow flash by me followed by a wagging golden tail. After retrieving my now somewhat slobbery chick, I put it up a little higher and issued a firm “no… this is MY toy!” A few minutes later… another yellow flash as the chick is “flying” across the room. A chase ensued and I finally retrieved my now very slobbery chick. Ick. I put the chick up very, very high while someone watched. About an hour later, after wondering where “she” had gone, I walked into the room to see Rosie sitting in front of the shelf where I had put the chick… plotting… planning… Do you know that she kept going back to that spot even after I had moved it so that it wasn’t visible? She knew it had to be near there ~ it was ~ and she was going to have it.
    With Sophie and Ozzie… I wish you the very best of luck.
    And Happy Birthday!

  29. Happy Birthday! The quilt is a winner and I will be watching to see how it makes up in your lovely fabrics.

  30. Happy Birthday! The quilt is a winner and I will be watching to see how it makes up in your lovely fabrics.

  31. Nicole you are one lucky girl but you deserve it all the work you do.
    Hugs Mary.

  32. Nicole you are one lucky girl but you deserve it all the work you do.
    Hugs Mary.