It's official.
Either I am truly A.D.D
or...
I've been Hexed!
Somewhere along the way I just know that some evil quilting demon fairy
spirit...
has cast a spell that causes me to start a project....
work like a crazy person on the project...
then when it's almost done...
ZAP!
I'm suddenly struck with a New Idea....
and right then and there....I can't resist...
and right then and there....I can't resist...
I'm
compelled
to switch gears!
Seriously?
Hexed?
That's gotta be it!
Speaking of Queens....the real deal that is...
Please if you will...raise your hand for a Queenly wave
(don't forget - a bow or a curtsy will do....it's only proper)
and join me in saying
Thank you to our crown jewels!
First, her Majesty
Thank you
for the inspirational moments I encountered getting ready for this
Hexie Blog Hop!
Cheering us on is her lady in waiting
She has been a most exuberant and sparkling cheerleader.
Debby gave us some very good tips about posting...
as in
show your stuff...
keep it short and sweet...
make it FUN!
I love to show my stuff and it will be FUN!
I'm pretty sweet.
Keep it short?
If you've been here before...
or if you're brand new...
Not.Gonna.Happen.
I tried..haha
I tried..haha
It's not in my DNA
So get comfy...you can get up now...no bowing necessary
(tho I sure do enjoy a sweet little curtsy)
When the hop was announced I thought it would be the perfect time
to make my BFF from first grade some potholders.
She only asked me for them
awhile back.
She said the ones I made her years ago were worn out.
(they have to be vintage by now...it was years...I didn't even remember them)
She even sent me a picture...
I have searched high and low for that picture...
but alas...
no can find...
(which is probably a good thing...they were pretty very extremely sad)
I started designing with fabrics I thought she would like...
they would match the 'tablerunner' I made her...
the tablerunner that I made instead of potholders when she asked...
the tablerunner I still have because I don't want to send it until I make her potholders...
(it's a vicious circle)
I've worked on these English Paper Pieced Potholders for a couple of weeks.
I love the hand work.
When I arrived at work on Monday
(as in Monday about 14hrs BEFORE I'm due to post..haha)
I just had to layer, quilt and bind two potholders.
That's all.
I love what I've done so far....
but to tell you the truth...
I wasn't really jazzed up!
I should have walked straight back to the classroom....
But oh no....
I spotted some Halloween fabric...
and had an idea.
Would I be crazy to start something
NEW?
I struggled.
The little voices in my head had quite the debate....
Even the potholders to be knew they were doomed...
I love them so much, I want to make them into something a little larger...
okay...
In all honesty....
I wanted to
PLAY!
So there went the Halloween fabric...it just scurried into the classroom and begged to be cut....
Out came the
Hex N More ruler by JayBird Designs...
(I've been anxious to try it out for months!)
I cut a strip....
I made a little 20".....
candlemat?
tabletopper?
Does it matter?
It was FUN!
But wait...I wasn't done...I still had 4 hours left til closing....LOL
What about Mug Rugs?
Hexie Mug Rugs?
These oh so cute little goblins were just too cute not to use...
So I cut cut cut.....
And then cut some more....
Then I stitch stitch stitched....
batted...and turned....
And now we have just the cutest little table ensemble.....
...a sweet spooky mat and 6 mug rugs....just needing a wee bit of quilting.
Wonders of wonders....
it's only August and I have a birthday gift ready for October!
My friend Nancy in Wyoming and I share the very same day....
She LOVES Halloween - in fact she made the wooden "BOO" you see above.
Oops...drats...I think she might also read my blog...
just pretend you're surprised Nancy, OK?
Meanwhile.....
Poor Doris....
when I finish her potholders...
I hope she'll still remember how to cook.
And would you believe...I have another...
Yes!
Another
cute little Hexie Mug Rug that completely missed the photo session.
(and those potholders thought they had problems...)
Thanks for stopping by.
as well as all the great
Hexie-Queens
holding court today.
Below you will find the full schedule.
Be sure to give them all your royal attention.
Today!
Thimblemouse and Spouse (u r here)
