Temari Balls..."huh what did you say", Yes I said Temari Balls (wikipedia).

These adorable little balls had me at "hello".

I found this book which I had to have...You can buy it here. It's chalked full of all of the info you need to get you started, basics, advanced and so much more!

 Then I had to have this book because of this adorable image

and all of the images inside are so inspiring it was a must buy :) You can purchase it here

A couple of websites for more inspiration and of course

you can google: temari ball images and be blown away.

http://www.temarikai.com/

http://www.japanesetemari.com/gallery.htm

They are small, like the size of a baseball or slightly smaller but you can pretty much make them the size you want :)

Here's the first one I've finished and the second one I've started:

Don't you just want to hold them? They make you feel good :)

A Kittens Tale Block 5 I'm falling in total love with this quilt, it's quite involved with all of the piecing and applique but so worth it.

Until next time, have a happy and creative weekend!

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Hi Everyone, how are you? What have you been working on lately? Last week I completed a few things including 1 hard block with about 20 inset seams, yikes it was a doozie but I LOVE the way it turned out

I finished Block 3 of A Kittens Tale bom which is so adorable...here's the preview, I still have the yo-yos and stitching to complete

These two blocks almost took me an entire day to complete but look how amazing...well I think so anyway...they turned out :)

Then I got down to it and finished the sampler top for my last class in the Quilting - Get Started program on Wednesday night and I'm quite pleased, it's so cheery and fun looking, what do you think? We will be cutting borders, layering, basting on Wednesday night, I'm kind of sad to be finished I'm so enjoying the teaching.

Check out my new Class set for the Fall Semester

Cathedral Tote

Kites for Kids, which has also been added to my Patterns Kits area here

Quilting - Get Started

I'm also working on a swap with Quilting Gallery's website called "Be Amoungst the Bees" it's a cute stitchery pattern I'm going to do using my silks. Are any of you doing this swap? If so, do you already have yours completed, what did you choose for fabrics?

 Also, please vote on our new Poll for 2010 block of the months clubs that are coming, we need your help!! Until next time, have a happy and creative day, 

Hi Everyone, how's everyone's week been? Mine has been good and busy, up bright and early this morning writing this blog post as I have a full day. I'll also do a quick blog posting about the St. Albert Quilt Show I attended last weekend with my Sister and my Mum for Mother's day.

To Do's

- finish sampler as I need to have it photographed by Monday for the school catalogue - how exciting hey?

- do freebie 15 block as tomorrow is the 15th

- do A Kitten's Tale Block 3 - get it put together

- figure out how much the finishing kits will be for the sampler and email to students

So, what about your day?

I've been working on programming my website, got a new gal all lined up to be e-interviewed for June and she's got quite the story...I have a brand new poll coming up for our block of the month clubs, not sure exactly how this works but I'm learning as I go. Here's a sneak peak of what I have instore for the fall...if Interested email me and tell me which one you would like to try and I'll mark you down to be contacted. 

Crazy Christmas by Lynette Anderson

HocusPocusVille by Crabapple Hill Girls

Life is Beautiful by Hugs and Kisses

Pies and Tarts by Sue Daley Designs

Snow Days by Crabapple Hills Girls

Truly Scrumptious by Cinderberry Stitches which is all Fairies in playful poses and it's so adorable

Vintage Garden by Little Green Cottage, very whimsical

So have I tweaked your interest? As you can see a good combination of stitching and patchwork which seems to be very popular these days...if you are interested contact me and I'll put you on the list to be contacted in the fall. Just think: shimmery silks, hand dyed flosses, crisp cottons, silk pins, step by step instructions....hmmm total bliss.

I need your advice, I have this idea in my head for a girls design not little girl but not teenage either. I've been getting mixed reviews on my colour palette. I'm thinking black, white and red but her room isn't these colours at all...what do you think I really need some advice here ladies? I was hoping for a fun preteen style of quilt that she can take to slumber parties and whatever she likes but...is it too wild for that age group?

Here's what my sampler for the Quilting - Get Started course is looking like. I'm going to finish the top today I have that mosaic border completed on 3 sides, what do you think?

Have a great weekend everyone, I have my DH's Grandma's 90th tomorrow so I'll be busy making Mexican Chicken, Veggie Casserole and No-Bake Cheesecake tomorrow, what are you up to this weekend?

Until next time have a weekend full of happiness and creativity

Hi Everyone, as you all know I was away on a retreat last weekend and I wanted to get some things completed so here's what I finished:

Zach's quilt, I'm almost finished, just need to do something with the kites then onto binding YAY!!!

Freebie Block - which I love by the way, fall is by far my favourite time of year... this block was a bit interesting to complete because I cut 4 of the blocks wrong good thing I had some extra fabric from one of the previous blocks. Sometimes it's hard to concentrate at a retreat when everyone is laughing and carrying on lol

The embroidery is complete on the 2nd block for Journey of a Quilter and it's so beautiful...

I ordered an extra kit if anyone is still interested we have a spot for you :)

My pizza box block, I love this block it's called Double "D" for those of you who follow me, this block is one I've completed quite a few times and it always turns out fabulous!

Last but not least, Jan 20th I ran a contest on my website corresponding with me being a Guest Blogger on Quilting Gallery. I drew Deb V's name, but she didn't leave an email for me to get in touch with her...so I've drawn a new winner, Tammy J - you've won a quarter of silk (19.5"x27") & interfacing to add to your stash, congrats!!!

Also, I'm at the painting stage finished the two coats of primer last night and today my wonderful sister volunteered to help out, so we will be painting baseboards, trim, etc. I've also hired a contractor friend of mine and he started yesterday so YAY I have doors :)

Here's my two choices for paint

Dusty Yellow

Shortbread

I'm leaning towards the dusty yellow as it's a bit more on the country side and the shortbread is a bit too bright.

**I would have recorded another video to show you all but I'm not sure how my DH get's these all uploaded with my fancy name and everything...next time**

Also A Kittens Tale is ready for sign up, thanks to everyone who's joined so far we have almost 10 - we would like to have 20 + please tell your friends. We would like to start this project within the next few weeks...

Until next time have a happy and creative day everyone...