Kiwi Twist is Finished!

Kiwi Twist is FINISHED! Hip-hip-hooray! I FINALLY got the binding on. The same night I put the label on ("It's not finished until it's labeled!") and I'm so glad. I put it right on the bed. DH came and looked and was amazed by the quilting. Yes, Yuki, the quilt diva rocks!

Next news: I'm awarding myself yet another round tuit for getting out the batik and cream Jacob's ladder swap blocks and sewing them into a top. I just love the way they all set together, like facets in a jewel. I think that one-third of the blocks I made. The rest I sent out my blocks and received others in trade. Also, (stashbuster alert!) I pulled out five yards of fabric from my stash and put it together to create the back. There's an adorable fabric featured, but you'll just have to wait until I get it back from Yuki to see it!
You have GOT to see the new sewing machine: the short arm quilter! Take a look, even if you don't sew at all!

Finally, the red thread lives. These little kites are the March installment. I'm working on April. Perhaps I'll have it done tomorrow. You never know!
PS: Please lift up a prayer for the safety of Emily. Thanks!

Readin' and Knittin' and Stitchin'

Okay, Kids, I'm still working on that border for Kiwi Twist. I sit down and set a timer for 20 minutes. I've still got one side and one corner left. So it's moving along. I hope to have it done this week. Maybe I'll even make a label. Ol' Molly is sitting idle, waiting for me to do some more machine work!

The baby blanket is also moving along. I just measured and it's 14" long. That's about 1/3 done. I actually took it to the movies and knitted in the dark, slowly but without mistakes. No mistakes that I could find, anyway.

I thought I'd let you know about this fun site I've been going to: Paperback Swap. It works on a credit system. Each credit is good for one book. I got a credit for posting my first 10 books. I get a credit for each book I send out. (I've sent out over 30 books!) AND, if YOU sign up, using my link, I'll get another credit. Even if you forget to credit me, I still think it's a cool system and I'd love to have you enjoy it too. And if the book you want isn't currently available, there's even a wishlist--they'll contact you when it shows up in the system. If you're interested, there's a link under my photo.

The Back is Done!

Yes, Kiwi Twist is now ready for quilting--look out, Yuki!

I was watching an episode of Quilt in a Day and saw that a featured quilter liked to use up the leftovers from her quilts on the back. So, for my back, I used the extra 2 blocks and the leafy fabric to create a panel down the middle. I must admit, some Kiwi fabric is leftover... maybe I'll make a purse!
I'll post a pic soon--I'm having a little trouble with the website.