Fall Giveaway - Dresden Plate
Check out the great giveaway that Kim at Bitty Bits & Pieces is offering. Kim's tutorial of the Dresden Plate charger, napkins, napkin rings, and table runner can be found on the Moda Bake Shop website - the tutorial and the projects are WONDERFUL!!

I WON - YIPPEE!

I am so excited!! My name was picked for Vicki's (Tozz's Corner) giveaway, which was hosting by the nine designers of the blog Gum Nut Designers. Wow! I am thrilled to have won - just look at the great goodies included in Vicki's giveaway - I love the handmade items!! I cannot wait until October 5th; the Gum Nut Designers will begin posting a Christmas design/pattern every week for nine weeks on their blog. Make sure to stop by and check out this great group of talented/creative designers =)

Cheers!
Sweettata

It's a Schnibbles Thang!!

YIPPEE! I have completed the first of 12 Schnibbles quilts!! The first pattern (starting with September) was "Winter White" by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. - soooo cute!! I had so much fun making this lil' quilt and cannot wait to see what pattern is in store for us in October...I am so excited to be participating in the "Year in Schnibbles" that Sherri and Sinta are hosting, it is going to be FUN! FUN! FUN!

Merry-Go-Round Quilt

I have finished my Merry-Go-Round quilt top and now I am ready to start with the backing/quilting/ binding! I used Moda/Portobello Market fabric. I just love the outcome, colors and pattern they are so beautiful (my photo does not really show off the true colors/pattern well). I will post another picture of the finished quilt soon.

In July, I went to the Merry-Go-Round Summer Quilt Camp 2009 in Laughlin with my sister Kim at Creating By The Lake and her quilting friends from The Havasu Quilters Guild (these gals are a hoot). This pattern was featured in the 2008 October McCalls Quilting Magazine - it was a great project for the summer camp. I decided to make a larger version of the quilt pattern and I am so glad I did! I think and I must whip up another smaller sized Merry-Go-Round quilt using some 1930s fabric =0)

I cannot wait to see what what surprises are in store for quilt camp 2010!!

Cheers!
Sweettata

" GUM NUT DESIGNERS" Giveaway!
Check out this awesome group of bloggers
and their very generous giveaway - so much fun!!

Giveway - Quilt & Quilt Things
Check out Quilt & Quilts Things great giveaway - Regina is having a drawing for a great selection of items, including an adorable quilt!!

New Addition To The Family!

I just have to share my new addition to our family....Lil Buddy!!! He is a miniature wired haired Doxie and he is the sweetest and adorable lil' puppy ever (not playing favorites here.. my Yorkie Princess Penelope is of course the sweetest lil' female puppy ever, LOL). My hubby and I purchased Lil' Buddy from a Doxie breeder 3 months ago and we fell in love with him at first sight....is he just the most precious lil' Doxie puppy EVER!!!???

Pincushion Swap FUN, FUN, FUN!
I made this pincushion for my secret partner. I found the dress form pincushion pattern online when browsing the web and thought it was so adorable, I just had to make one! Of course, I now must add it to my project list of things to make for my sewing room LOL. I had such a great time making this pincushion and hope that my secret partner enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it for her.

Cheers,
Lanette

Happy Mail - YIPPEE!
I arrived home Sunday night from the Merry Go Round Quilt Camp held in Laughlin, NV and waiting for me were two Happy Mail Packages WOOWHOO!!!!!

One of the packages I received was from my FRIENDS Swap partner Leona . The package was filled with goodies that made me feel like I was right there with her in Hawaii. The handmade items are wonderful (fabric covered coaster, pincushion) and the felt cupcake embroidery tags are the perfect touch to the wrapping. Leona's granddaughter even participated by making a embroidery cupcake panel that was used to make the lovely red tote bag.

Leona also sent me a turtle applique pot holder kit, two beautiful tapestry panels, and some batik butterfly themed fabrics; I cannot wait to get creative! I feel so lucky to have met such a great new friend and look forward to our continued communication/friendship!















More Happy Mail!
I also received a package from my partner Carol for the pincushion swap. She sent me TWO pincushions that are so adorable and fit perfect in my sewing/quilting room - I LOVE THEM. Carol also added two additional goodies (button head pins and a Moda charm pack)!! Thanks to Kim at Creating by the Lake for hosting such a fun swap!

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Happy 4th of July!

My New Friend!
It's official, my Friends Swap partner Leona, who resides in Hawaii, received the FRIENDS package that I put together for her. I had such a great time shopping and gathering goodies for my new blogger friend. Leona and I have emailed several times since Khris, the swap hostess, announced that Leona and I were partners. I am thrilled that we have gotten to know each other and have become friends via the web/blog!

I took photos of the packaging; Leona loves chickens, so the wrapping paper and gift tags were all about chickens and a lil' bit country - It was such great fun to have a theme to go by! I look forward to our continued communication and friendship and cannot wait for another similar FRIENDS swap down the road.

Cheers,
Sweettata

Sweettata MIA???!!!!

I have been MIA for the last couple of weeks....glued down inside my craft and sewing rooms that is!!! I have been working away on several craft projects and loving every busy moment of it. I am finishing up my gifts for the Friendship Swap that Khris at Sew Prim Khris is hosting; SO MUCH FUN!! I am also working on making pincushions for the Secret Sister Pincushion Swap that Kim at Creating by the Lake is hosting, I love pincushions such a cute added decoration and notion for the sewing room and so many patterns/ideas to choose from.

I have been also working on several papercrafing swaps and so enjoy the various themes and categories (cards, altered items, 6x6 recipe cards, scrapbook cards etc.). My collection of stamps and papercrafting supplies is HUMUNGUS!!! I have over 200 stamp sets.... just cannot get enough! Kind of like my fabric stash, I just never know when I MUST have or want that one specific print, color, pattern or tool! I keep my stash full with a large selection and variety, it's ready at all times - LOL. Bottom line is I am hooked, addicted and loving it!!

Cheers!
Lanette