i have to say...

a little bit o' stitchin'

I pulled out the machine and just started stitching last night.

Am I the only one that tends to wait for a long stretch of free time before I will sew?  Since those times almost never come, I need to change my tactic!

This was a quick one, but I had to pick out about half of the stitches after I filled up the bobbin.  Silly me, I didn't check the  back after I started sewing and I had a bunch of loose thread all over the place.  Too impatient, I suppose.  That's not like me at all.  Usually I obsessively check the back when I sew since this has happened to me too many times to count.

My hope is to bind this one up today since I am having some sewing time with a friend.  I am crossing my fingers that I get lots done--along with a bunch of chatting and snacking!

Have a great day, friends!

 

a well spent $15

Jackpot!

I am seriously happy about this purchase!

And it's only made better since it was $15.

I was browsing at an antique store this weekend and I came across a Ziploc bag crammed full of something interesting.  After inspecting it and seeing the price tag of $15---$15!!!---I got pretty excited!

The bag contained a partially finished Double Wedding Ring quilt made with (I am guessing here, but I am pretty sure) 30's and 40's fabrics (including some feedsacks judging by the feel) and it's all hand-stitched and in amazing condition!

For $15!

Is it clear that I am thrilled about the price tag?

Specifically the bag contains a  quilt top (partially finished) that measures72" side to side with twenty-four 16" pieces to add.  I am sure this could easily fit a twin bed or full size when finished.

Oh geez!  I am so happy about this!

Once Christmas is done I will be working to finish this quilt.  I will probably handstitch the rest of it since it is curved piecing.  I am so glad I did some of this piecing earlier in the year.  And I will be sending this one out to be quilted. I want it done in a traditional design, and I, honestly, don't have the patience for something like that.

So, there you have it. Quite possibly my favorite purchase of this entire year!

Have a happy day!

and the winner is...

Kristy Lou @ Kristy Lou's Creations!

Kristy, email your mailing address to me at freshsqueezedfabrics (at) gmail (dot) com and I will get this bundle of Orange-y Blues in the mail to you!

Have a great day, everyone!

it's fat 1/8 tuesday

Hello, Friends!

It feels like a long time since I have been in this little space of mine!  And it's nice to be back!

Since it's Fat 1/8 Tuesday, I am giving away this lovely bundle of fabric:

To win this fat 1/8 bundle, simply leave a comment in this post.  The winner will be announced in tomorrow morning's post.

Feel free to "like" my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or sign up for my newletter (it's low-volume).

Have a great Tuesday!

 

one more day!

One more day!

The sale lasts until midnight tonight.

All fabric and patterns are 25% off with code 25thankstoyou at checkout.

Have a great day!

25% sale in my shop!

Do you love a sale?

Me too!

Use discount code 25thankstoyou at checkout in my shop and receive 25% off your total order.

Click here to see all of the wonderful goods in stock!

Have a lovely day, friends!

It's a "thanks to you" sale!

Hi, Friends!

I am often asked what the best part of running my business is, and, quite honestly, I have to say that it is my customers.  I am so thankful for the wonderful people who choose my shop when purchasing fabric and patterns.  Many of you have become friends.  You inspire me, encourage me, and simply make me happy.

Thank you!

Starting today I am having a "thanks to you" sale in my shop.  All fabric and patterns will be 25% off through Wednesday at midnight using discount code 25thankstoyou at checkout.

That's right, everything in the shop!

There are some wonderful new lines to choose from, as well as an already-on-sale section that is just waiting to become part of your fabric stash.

To receive the discount, simply add the code 25thankstoyou at checkout.

Since I will be busy with cutting and getting orders out, I will be taking the week off of blogging and Fat 1/8 Tuesday, but next week we will resume the normal goodness here.

Also, it may take me up to 24 hours to answer convos for custom-listings, because I only like to post them when I am sure that I have the fabric in stock.  Cutting has to come first!  As fast as I can, I will get back to you with an answer and/or a listing.

Thanks so much, friends!

And happy shopping!

PS--shipping time may be a bit longer than normal due to volume.  Please let me know if you need your items quickly!

updated pitwi list of winners

This is an updated list of winners for the Pin It to Win It Challenge:

June

Cindy 

Rebecca

Kara

Melzie

Thanks for playing along!

And, girls, I will get these bundles out to you on Tuesday.

Have a great evening! 

edited to add...

...if you have a winning bundle, just email me at [email protected].  For some reason I only got one email at the other one I provided.

Again, I will be giving away 5 prizes and I will edit the previous post as soon as I can with names and prizes.

Randi  :)

"pin it to win it!" winners

Hi Friends!

Here are the winners of the Pin It to Win It Challenge:

June

Cindy 

I only received 2 emails, so if you tried to contact me with a winning pin, just let me.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with fun things to do and relaxation.  :)

***Cindy, I need your mailing address.  :)