Thursday, January 26, 2012

Right Now : :

I can't stop adding more projects to my sewing list these days. I'm sure it has a little to do with not feeling very well and needing to stay busy and positive. I'm also certain that it has everything to do with this weather. Cold, rainy?, windy, snowy. I don't mind having so much to keep me busy indoors, that's for sure. But at some point I might need one of you to say, "o.k. Maureen, stop!" :)

Here's a look at some of the photos I've taken recently -- the brand new, the finishes, and the still waiting.

I'm working on a second tutorial with Valentine's Day in mind. And oh, it's not a pillow!

applique tutorial wip

Here are a few of the pillow and crown sets I shipped out this week -- orders that came through my etsy. Cute!

For Miller

Crown & Pillow Gift Set

Crown & Pillow Set

Then there's my scrappy quilt! I seem to only be able to take really bad pictures of this, I'm so sorry! I've finished two panels of three 20" square blocks sewn together, however the panels aren't yet sewn together. I'm not sure how many I'll make or how I'll arrange them just yet? I might need your help on that!

scrappy quilt progress -- 6 blocks finished

My hook of wips from last week. My mini has come along way, I just need to add the binding. Otherwise, each of these hangers represents another unfinished project so large, it needs to be hanging. Do you think I'm crazy yet?

hanging wips

Of course there's my Bottled Rainbows quilt blocks. I have them all hanging neatly behind the closet door above. Perhaps if I have them out where I can see them, I'll get back to them? Yes, that's what I'm going to do!

Bottled Rainbows

And yesterday, I received my Fly A Kite fabrics from Riley Blake! These lovelies will become my first tutorial for the Project Team and have me very excited to began yet another new project this afternoon!

Fly A Kite is here!

After all of that, I think it's best if I hear "Maureen, keep going!" from you all today!! It's busy, maybe crazy, but I do love it!!

p.s. Tomorrow I'll be having a new fabric giveaway sponsored by The Intrepid Thread! Here's a peek. Be sure to stop back!!

48 comments:

Happy in red said...

Great work, oh I wish I had more time 'cause a long sewing list sounds devine!!
Esther.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Maureen - Keep Going! Love your little village and your quilt girl is turning out great.

Allison C said...

Definitely keep going! Love seeing your creations.

Rachel Hauser said...

Your Valentine's project is cute as a button. Looking forward to seeing more.

Needled Mom said...

Definitely keep going. I love seeing the projects and glad I can comment again!

WoolenSails said...

So many wonderful pieces and lots of inspiration.

Debbie

lrstitched.com said...

Everything is ADORABLE! Keep going Maureen!

rachael said...

looks great! all of it :) and your scrappy quilt? wow. just wow.

Laura @ Needles, Pins and Baking Tins said...

Keep going! Keep going! Its all so beautiful!

Danny said...

Love all of it! You are so talented!

Katie said...

Your fabrics are so beautiful. I love all of your projects. Keep going so I can keep looking.

jenny said...

beautiful maureen! i love love love your scrappy quilt! i will have to look back through older posts to find your method. i'm sure you must've shared it somewhere :) and i believe that keeping busy is always good medicine... so keep on girl! and thank you for the constant source of inspiration! -jenny

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Linz said...

Well, I'm loving everything I'm seeing!!!! The improv is awesome!! And the bottled rainbow... makes me want to do mine over! :)

Keep going Maureen! You rock!

Colleen @ freakadoodles said...

Your posts always have the best eye candy. Maureen, keep going! ;)

heartsease54 said...

Love how the Scrappy Quilt is looking! You do wonderful work-why wouldn't you KEEP GOING Maureen!

Heather D. said...

I love your work Maureen! Especially that first photo. So cute!

By the way, my son had a teacher named Mr. Cracknell last year - do you have any relatives in Canada???

Debi C. said...

Keep on going, Maureen!!! I wish I had half your energy!!! I love your scrappy quilt!!!

In Black and White said...

Scrappy quilts don't always do it for me but I ADORE the way yours is turning out. You have a wonderful eye for color. Please keep going - we all love seeing your progress.

Lisa C said...

The top pick with the red ticking (?) is just adorable! The giveaway fabrics have been marked in my "dreaming about them" area of my mind since Julie said she received them in the store. Aren't they delicious?

Jenny Bartoy said...

I love it all! You are so talented!!

Sarah said...

Loving everything, Maureen! Go, go, go!!!

Teje said...

Keep going, Maureen! That quilt with the lady looks so wonderful just like you have have made it! And all the new pillows are beautiful! They are so great on your header!
See you soon! x Teje

Katy Cameron said...

Love all these makes, especially the wee houses

**nicke... said...

maureen, take a small break, drink a little tea, then get back to work! ;) i love that valentines day tutorial/not a pillow... the heart balloon is sooo adorable! and i am very excited to see how your scrappy lady quilt is coming together. i love the colors and she is so adorable.

Jacey said...

You've got a lot of projects on the burner! And they are all fun. I'm (of course) excited to see more Bottled Rainbows. Or maybe I'm not, because it reminds me that I haven't done a block in quite some time.... Hmm. Guilt. ;)

I'm glad you're feeling the creative juice these days!

UBee said...

Wow, lots and lots of insiration today! All simply beautiful! And I can' wait to see what you make with that Fly a Kite!

caralyn said...

And I thought I had a lot of WIPs scattered around the house! Honey you win! Keep plugging away at them... truly... eventually they'll become finished projects, right? That's what I keep telling myself. Also? LoveLoveLove how that scrappy quilt is coming along. It's just gorgeous!

Rosa said...

I love all your projects,awesome.Keep going!

piece peace said...

Please take care of yourself first and foremost. I love your projects. The scrap quilt is so fantastic. I have such a crush on that Fly a Kite fabric, so I am very excited for your tutorial using that fabric.

Katy said...

Hang in there...and take care!

Jezibels ~ sproutbabysprout.blogspot.com said...

Trust me, I know its a blast to get an idea in your head about your next project and diving right in or worse, getting a few idea and diving into a few projects but dont over do it, ya gotta rest and veg too sometimes.

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

Thanks Katy!!

Nicole said...

Maureen, you are a source of inspiration. Keep going!

Kristen (by the book paper) said...

Lovely photos! I love the train pillow and crown and the scrappy quilt especially.

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

That's why I have SO many -- they WILL all eventually get done! :) Thanks Caralyn!!!

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

Ah, thanks Debi!! :)

Jan | Daisy Janie said...

Your work is always so inspirational! One of my favorite stops of the day! p.s. My MIL's name is Riva! So rare!

felicity said...

Hang in there, Maureen.

MsStitcher said...

Definately keep going! I wish I was half as talented as you - clever lady!xxx

The Art of Homemaking said...

This post makes me tired!!! You've been one busy lady ;) I love that quilt. Do you have a tutorial for that? And that first pic...love, love, love.

Swedish Scrapper said...

Love to see how the scrappy mini is coming along!

Mauri said...

those pillows and crowns are adorable! I have a couple of birthdays coming up I need gifts for... hmmmnn....
looks like you have been busy! :) nice work

ElfRenee said...

It's all so awesome!

Lindsay said...

I love the little houses - so cute! I also really like the color palette of the Fly a Kite fabrics. I can't wait to see what you make with them.

Anonymous said...

Love your website and plan to start following your blog. I get so much inspiration from seeing the great ideas you come up with. Love the color palette of the Intrepid Thread giveaway, especially the one bright solid!

Joyce

Anonymous said...

You are such an inspiration!! WoW! I am just amazed by your talent!!

Cabelas Coupon Code said...

Everything is ADORABLE! Keep going Maureen!

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