Hearts Hearts Hearts

I was busy with other things in early February, and if I'm being honest, was quite unmotivated to sew very much. I was looking for my sewing mojo. So, I did not make anything heart shaped for Valentine's Day, even though a part of me wanted to. So I did what any quilter would do when I found my mojo, I started on a heart quilt.

I think it was this little guy that got my mojo back for me. I won this amazing hand made Tomte Stitching Station from Moss and Lotus for the December Tomte Sew Along. When I saw it, I immediately felt better and more like sewing. How's that for magic?

 I had a wonderful bundle of fat quarters that I bought from Fort Worth Fabrics that I just knew would be perfect for hearts. I used Allison's at Cluck Cluck Sew pattern for the hearts. You can find it at her blog.

 See how pretty they are? This bundle of fabrics really makes my heart sing...lol.

I think this one is my favorite print in the bunch. The color is just so vibrant. And I love the touch of gold.

I currently have it up on the design wall . The rows are all together, and I am trying to make decisions about the vertical sashing strips. This cutie will be done soon, though and then to quilt!

 One bonus of this quilt is the leftover triangles from the bottom of the hearts. I decided that the fabric is way too pretty to waste any of it, so I sewed them right up as leaders and enders with the hearts.

  And now I am going to have this little wall hanging for my efforts. Isn't she pretty? I will be back soon, with completed projects to show to you. Have a great rest of your week.

The Big 4-0-0

Well, this is it. My 400th post. I decided to hold off on posting until after the holidays were really over and everything was back to routine. I am so proud of all I have accomplished here. Not just the quilting and sewing, but learning all the things I have learned in order to be a blogger and to try and make my blog a place I love. I hope it is a place you love to visit. I want to inspire you and make you want to return. That is why I read the blogs I read. They inspire me.

I have been very busy getting organized for the new year. I have cleaned the sewing room and made a list of things that need to be finished. I have begun working on those things. I am taking lots of pictures to show you. I have plans and I have goals. But, I also have surgery coming up in 3 weeks. I have no idea how long I will be unable to sew, so I am stocking up on pictures of things I can share with you during that time, because a blog post without pictures is boring, to me.

So here are your pictures for today. This is what I am giving away, to celebrate my 400th post:

                         This lovely bundle of pink fabrics.

      I wanted something special. I wanted something that was meaningful, at least to me.

      This beautiful bundle represents my color of the year, pink, for breast cancer.

    Each fat quarter is absolutely gorgeous. Not a bad one in the whole lot.

I found this lovely bundle here, at Fort Worth Fabric Studio. They put together lots of lovely bundles there. I shop there frequently.
What do you have to do to win this lovely bundle? Simple. You must be a follower of my blog. Only followers, new or old, will be eligible. Second, answer this question: If you could put together a bundle of fat quarters using only one color (plus white or a neutral) what color would you choose? So, let's do this: Leave one comment to answer the question. Leave a second comment for another entry, telling me how you follow my blog. No reply commenters leave your email in your comment or I will not be able to contact you if you win.
I will leave this open for 2 weeks. Winner will be chosen on Monday, January 19 after 5pm eastern. Everyone is eligible no matter where you live, but you must be a follower.
Thanks so much, for stopping by.