Make-A-List Monday - New Week, New Beginnings!

Hi, all!

A new week is like a new beginning, isn't it?  You can start over and see what wonderful things can be done in the next seven days.  I can't wait to get started - but first, let's look back and see how last week's list progressed...

1.  Use this stack of pretty, spring-y fabrics to test drive a quilt pattern for a friend.

Done!  Unfortunately, I can't show you this one until the pattern is released...

2.  More string blocks from that green tub!

Done - but only three more.  I just flat ran out of time... but now I have thirteen of these beauties!

3.  Make a quilt from some lawn samples for a baby that may be coming early.

Done!  I just love this quilt - it's so soft and cuddly!!  I definitely want to work with lawn fabrics again sometime!

4.  Blogposts for I May Have A Scrap Problem, Whoop Whoop Friday and Hands2Help!

Done, hallelujah!  It was a busy week, but the blogposts must go out. If you missed anything, you can see the scrap post by clicking here, Whoop Whoop Friday by clicking here, and this weekend's Hands2Help post by clicking here!

5.  Keep up with any quilt ministry needs that come up!

Done!  We gave away several quilts this week...

This quilt went to a woman whose aunt died this week..

...and this quilt went to the same woman's fiance.

This quilt went to a gentleman recently diagnosed with cancer; he is starting chemo and radiation this week.

This quilt went to a gentleman with a ruptured colon; he is in the hospital, under sedation.

This quilt went to a brand new baby girl in our church family!

And these quilts (all 18 of them!) went to our local General Hospital, to be distributed to the underprivileged newborns that pass through their halls!

So a pretty busy week, all in all, and thanks to a clear afternoon, I did manage to get the whole list done!  Here's what's on tap for this week...

1.  Work on two commission twin-size bed quilts.

2.  Make a dress for Emmy for her 4th birthday!

3.  Must. Do. Taxes.  (boo!!)

4.  Must. Change. Oil.  (really!)

5.  Make more string blocks.

6.  Inspiration post for I May Have a Scrap Problem.

7.  Keep up with any quilt ministry needs that come up.

I'm hoping to work through all of this and add some things to my completions for the week, but I'm trying to be realistic - with the Easter weekend coming up, my hubby will be home more and we may end up doing something fun instead!

So now the question is - - - what are YOU working on this week?

Hugs!

Sarah

Hands2Help - The Sign-Up Giveaway Winner!!

Hi, all!

Well, it's been one week now since we started the Hands2Help Charity Quilt Challenge for 2016, and I am absolutely blown away by your response!  As of 7:30 last night, there are ninety-five people signed up to participate!!  That. Is. Amazing!!!!

Now, if you are just arriving at the party, don't be sad - you can still enter and participate.  The only thing you've missed is a chance at winning the sign-up giveaway - but there are more giveaways at the end of the Challenge for those who finish and send in their quilts.  This is only the beginning!  If you want to sign up, click here and scroll down to the entry form and fill it out.  

And now, the moment you've been waiting for - 

who will be the winner of this lovely quilt kit 

donated by Shannon at FabricsNQuilts?

I tossed all the names and extra entries in a hat and drew one out...

...and the winner is - - - 

Julie, who blogs at PinkDoxies!!  

Congratulations, Julie!  

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Next week is the Hands2Help Tips, Tutes & Tasty Things link-up week!  Start thinking about your best sewing or quilting tip, a great tutorial, or your favorite recipe for a yummy snack to sustain you while quilting, or a great easy meal to keep the family fed while you create!  I hope you'll share your favorites with us next Sunday by linking up a new post, old post, someone else's post, a link to a great recipe or tutorial - it's all good!  

See you next week!!!

Hugs!

Sarah

Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? I'm A Happy Camper!

Hi, all!

It's Friday again, and you know what that means - - - it's time to get our whoop whoop on!!  Are you ready?  I've spent my entire evening getting ready for this, because I've been sewing on things I can't share this week.  So here's what I'm whooping about!

I've been wanting a cabinet to store quilts in for a long time, and when I received an email from Target earlier this week, I found this pretty cabinet on sale!  The stars aligned when I was able to find one available at a local Target, and I picked it up this morning!

After my husband came home and helped me carry it upstairs, I put it all together (with some help from him when I got around to putting on the doors - definitely a two-person job!) and loaded in the quilts!  I love it!!!  It is exactly what I was looking for - and wonder of wonders, it fit right between the two floating shelves we already had mounted on the wall.  Sometimes a plan just comes together!

And then there's this....

As of Thursday evening, EIGHTY-ONE people have signed up to participate in the Hands2Help Charity Quilt Challenge this year!!  That is so totally amazing - I am absolutely blown away!  And if you've been thinking about joining in, or are just now hearing about it, there's still time to sign up and also throw your name in the hat for the sign-up giveaway!  Click here to be taken to the sign-up post, then scroll down to the signup form.  If you signup before 6 pm CST on Saturday, you'll be in the running for the sign-up giveaway.  It's a great opportunity to do some good while doing something you love, and share a quilt-y hug with someone in need. The best of both worlds!!

So - - - can I get a whoop whoop??

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And now it's your turn!  

What's got you whooping it up this week?

What's making you dance a little happy dance?

Share - we want to dance right along with you - 

And it's always more fun to dance with friends!

The linky will stay open until Sunday midnight - 

Hope to see you there!

Hugs!

Sarah