Saturday, October 22, 2011

A Scary FNSI

   The first part of Friday night I spent watching the movie Mars Needs Moms with my family and the other part I spent participating in the Friday Night Sew In. I didn't get tons of sewing done, but the family time was definitely worth it!  We've all been so busy lately with school, soccer games, golf matches, and all kinds of other activities that an evening movie at home was the perfect treat for all of us!   
A spider sat down beside her.......while she was sewing on Friday night!
As far as sewing results go, I was able to get the binding made for my Halloween Brocante Schnibble.  The fabric is black and grey, kind of linen- like......I'm making up my own words here......and it has a spooky look to it.  I'll show a closer picture when its actually on the quilt.  Thanks to my friend Spidey for being my binding holder!  Everyone else was busy! 


Prepping Ruby!

 I also got to work on my final LePetite project of the year.  It's a make up actually.  I missed the first LePetite project of this year because I was just starting my blog.  So before the final parade in November, I want to have all twelve tops completed.  Paganini is the one I need to finish to wrap it up for the year.  

I prepped the fabric last night by starching and ironing before I started cutting! Usually if I use starch, I spray as I go along, but Linda from the Quilted Pineapple shared this tip awhile back and it makes so much sense to starch first, so I'm giving it a try.  Thanks so much Linda!      


Irresistible Halloween fabric!

When I went to my LQS yesterday to pick out that binding fabric these fun Halloween prints just had to go home with me.  One will be the backing for a pumpkin project.....I'll just be early for next Halloween I'm thinking......and the other will be for who knows what.  Don't you just love those cute owls pumpkins and ghosts? Spooky!!  And who can resist candy corn?  Certainly not me!!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

14 comments:

AnnieO said...

The spidey is great! Love the Halloween prints. I'm not sure I'm going to get any Halloween decorating done this year other than a pumpkin :)

Manda said...

Great binding holder! Lovely ruby fabrics, can't wait to see what they look like in your quilt!

Carol said...

Love your binding assistant! Glad you had a fun family movie evening! Gosh that fabric is CUTE!

Cheryl said...

I haven't seen Mars needs Moms yet, but it sounds like fun. I think I will have to get some Ruby fabric...cannot wait to see what you make with it. I have started to use starch in my fabric prep more often as well.

Linda said...

Your new hairy assistant is great!!! :-) Can't wait to see what Schnibbles you make with Ruby!!!!

Lois Evensen said...

Love that spider. :)

Needled Mom said...

Love the spider!!! The fabric is way too cute too.

Carrie P. said...

OOO!! that is one big spider.
I am going to have to get me some of that Ruby fabric. I do love it.

Dandelion Quilts said...

Cannot wait to see what you use that Ruby for....gonna love it, I am sure.

Izzy said...

I have a totally irrational and uncontrollable fear of spiders, but that one is pretty cute! :-) I do like that Ruby fabric! Can't wait to see what you do with it...

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

You kept yourself busy. Cute Halloween fabric!!

Cherise said...

Love Ruby! Can't wait to see what you make with it! The Halloween fabric is yummy! Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower! Have a Wonderful Day! :

Houseelf said...

Sorry this has been a bit of a big catch up with you. This month has been crazy busy! Yes family time is so important. I hope you have lots f fun with your new fabric. The candy corn one is so cute!

Good luck finishing all 12 Schnibbles.

Kelly@ Charming Chatter said...

Can't wait to see your Pagnini - love the Ruby fabric, and the Halloween fabric too!