Congratulations!

The winner's of the giveaway are:

#13 Connie W.


#60 Jackie


#88 Emy


#105 Tudy


#184 SG


I will be contacting the winner's sometime later today as it is after 1:30am and I need to get some shut eye. Connie W., Jackie, Emy, Tudy & SG, if you see this before I get to you, please send me your mailing address. You can contact me through my email located in my profile.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who entered the giveaway and to thank you for visiting my blog.

Take care, everyone!

Aloha!

It's A Giveaway!

It's a giveaway...just because.
Just because...you are all very special to me.
Just because...you always say the sweetest things.
Just because...you are who you are.
Just because...I like you and cherish your friendship.

In the spirit of friendship and appreciation, I would like to host a giveaway in your honor...just because.

It has been wonderful getting to know so many of you over the past year. Thank you for sharing your fabulous outlook on life and for your enthusiasm and support. The world is a much better place because of kind and caring people like you.

This giveaway is open to all my readers, near or far. To be eligible, just leave a few words in the comment section under this post. One entry per person, please. Any duplicate posts will be deleted.

This giveaway consists of 5 handbags which will be given to 5 individual winners. It will run for 2 weeks and will end on April 15, 2009. A winner for each of the five handbags will be chosen by random number generator on April 16, 2009.

EARTH

WATER

FIRE

WIND

SKY


Good luck and thank you so much for visiting my blog.

Aloha,

Diet Challenge

It is obvious that I haven't been pouring my heart and soul into the diet challenge. Although I haven't lost any weight recently, I am still happy to be maintaining.

The one thing that I will admit to is having an out of control sweet tooth. I am constantly on the prowl for dessert recipes with less calories and fat than their original counterparts. I love quick breads and I can gobble up more than my share in one sitting. As soon as I have some time, I plan to give
this recipe a try for Addictive Pumpkin Muffins. It has very good reviews and ratings so it must be good. I'll let you know.

From the moment that I first began paper piecing I knew that I would make a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. I also knew that my fabric choices would be on the traditional side to complement the pattern. Although these colors and prints aren't my favorite, it's growing on me.

I couldn't limit myself to just one project at a time. I am currently working on another one using jewel-toned fabrics. The earthy, rich colors of Autumn and Winter are my favorites. This isn't surprising as Autumn and Winter are my favorite seasons.


If you haven't tried paper piecing, I urge you to give it a try. I have no doubt that you will become hooked too.

Take care!

Aloha!

Happy Easter!

Although I am not a very big seasonal crafter, I have always enjoyed making a project or two during the holidays. My inspiration for this project comes from the paper lanterns of my childhood.

I heat bonded 2 layers of contrasting fabric together in place of the paper and added a fabric covered tin can in the center to form the basket.

Rick rack and a cute little yo-yo posie adds to the fun.

Have a Happy Easter, everyone!


Aloha!

I've Been Hexed!

My head is spinning in every direction. I've been bitten by the hexibug and theres no turning back now. I'm having way too much fun. I know paper pieced hexagons have been around forever, but I have never taken an interest in them until today. All I want to do is make hexagons. The more the better and for reasons that I cannot explain as I do not have a project in mind for these. Yet.

I made these over the last hour and I have to say that I'm addicted. It's very exciting because they come together so fast. Joining them may be an entirely different story but I'll worry about that when I get there. For now, I'm having way too much fun to care.


Have a wonderful day!

Aloha!

Diet Challenge Check-in Monday

Nothing new to report on the diet challenge. As I write this, I'm seriously thinking about chucking my scale out of the window. Ha! How liberating that would be!

I would like to thank everyone who has entered my handbag giveaway. Thank you so much for visiting and for your lovely comments.

For many months, I have been seeing so many beautiful quilts throughout blogland and I have become more and more interested in doing one myself. I have done a yo-yo quilt, a rag quilt and a simple hand-tied block quilt. What has kept me from delving deeper into quilting is the task of maneuvering all of that fabric through my sewing machine. There is simply not enough room and I hate struggling like that.

I came upon some information recently about the quilt as you go method. Now, I think this is something that I can manage as this method allows you to deal with quilting one block at a time. Of course, true to my nature, I will not be following any written pattern. I'm thinking of something more in line of a simple block pattern with sashing for my first try. If anyone has tried this method and would care to share how much you liked or disliked it, please let me know. Even if you haven't tried this method but have an opinion about it, I would love to hear from you. As a non-quilter, it would be invaluable information for me.

This is the color palate that I am thinking about working in. I'm planning to add several solid fabrics into the mix. I'm pretty occupied with other things so I am realistic and realize that I won't be finishing this any time soon. If it takes me years, I will accept that. Steady as she goes will be my motto toward this new endeavor.


Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!

Aloha!

My First

This is the handbag that started my love affair with handbag design. I can't believe that it's been over a decade since I designed this. Time really flies. It is my baby, my first. I was so thrilled about it's popularity back in the day.

Of course, another drawstring closure, my signature at the time. The outside fabric forms a large pocket on both sides of the bag which makes it perfect for keeping keys or sunglasses within easy reach.

I hope you're all having a wonderful day!

Aloha!