What are your favorite types of handwork?

I love to quilt by hand. It is so relaxing for me. But I also like to do cross stitch as well. Somehow I find that I can find order in my life when I am stitching and it is a good feeling. This is one of my cross stitch pieces, but I have many more. This is one of my patterns, but I also like to stitch other designer's patterns and that I call my "fun" stitching. Not that my own designs are not fun, but I can't seem to get the designer out of me and am constantly questioning how I can make it better. So by doing other patterns that are not my own, I seem to give my brain a rest. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, please!

Information from The Humane Society of the United States

Just to keep all my animal lovers updated on what is happening with the tornado victims. For information click here.

Calling all quilt guild members….

Would you like the opportunity to win a free subscription to a new, online magazine?

Well as a guild member (anywhere – including internationally) you are eligible. Several winners will be chosen from the entries that are received.

The Quilt Pattern Magazine is a new, unique, completely online magazine developed by a quilter for quilters. Their goal is to provide quilters with a magazine that gives them more patterns and quilting articles.

To enter the contest  Click here  and I encourage you to enter.

While you are at it, you may wish to subscribe and if you are one of the lucky winners, you will get an extra year free. That is like getting 2 years for the price of one!!

Check it out today!!! It is very affordable!

A "Purrfect" Easter Gift

If you are looking for an Easter gift for your favorite quilter, The Quilt Pattern Magazine is your answer. Check it out at http://www.quiltpatternmagazine.com/ and see all the wonderful patterns, articles, tips, etc. It is so reasonable and it is all online, so no waiting for the mail to arrive. Plus you can really go green, by printing only the patterns that you need. So "hop" on over to their website and treat your friends and yourself. The Bunny will be glad you did.

Help Protect your Pets from Poisons

Did you know that this week is National Poison Prevention Week? We need to protect our pets from household hazards that can harm them. They depend on us and we need to take care of them. For more information on potential poisons for pets, please visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/ and to help in case of an emergency, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA^®’s Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435 right away. Be sure to keep this number posted where you can find it quickly.

Home at last!

Well, he had the wonderful opportunity to spend a few days in a luxury kitty condo at the veterinarian while Mom & Dad left on a weekend trip. He was sad that he couldn't take "His" quilt with him, but now that he is home, he is able to enjoy it once more. And as you can see, he is thoroughly enjoying it.  Stays at the Kitty Condo can be so exhausting with so many interesting things going on around him.
You can get the directions for "His" quilt, Hopscotch, by subscribing to The Quilt Pattern Magazine at http://www.quiltpatternmagazine.com and it is so reasonable. There is much information along with other lovely quilts, but he says none as pretty as "His" quilt!!! Check it out today!



Well, he is really enjoying his quilt. Gets up to eat or go out on the screen porch, but then it is back to the quilt for a nap. I woke him up when I took the picture as you can tell by his eyes. You can get this pattern called "Hopscotch" plus other lovely patterns, interesting articles and tips at The Quilt Pattern Magazine at http://www.quiltpatternmagazine.com/ and it is so easy to do. The price is very reasonable and you can have the magazine instantly and no waiting for the mail. It is also a great way to go green. So take this kitty's advice and subscribe today so you can see "HIS" quilt!!!