I missed April Fools Day dang it. Where did that day go?? Did I sleep right thru it?? Honestly I dont know what I did yesterday or where I went. LOL!!! But anyhoo I wanted to say a big old Happy Birthday to Doe. Yep yesterday was her birthday. I'm thinking maybe she turned 28 or something. There is still time to go over and wish her a happy one. HAPPY BIRHTDAY DOE!!! And that's no April Fool's.
Speaking of the Silly lil One, look what she sent me?? I had the one with the strawberry already and she sent me the other one. Isn't it adorable??? Thanks Doe!!
I've been busy sewing up a storm over here. I did some quilting on Daisy and then did some sewing in my sewing room. I finished up the little purses for my sisters fundraiser. I love the little ones with the Strawberry Lemonade fabric. I had that Raggedy Ann fabaric from long ago. I also sent her a couple pillows that I had made awhile back.
Here is the pattern I used for my Mary E. purse that I made. A few of you e-mailed asking the name so here ya go. I'm sure they have a website you can find the pattern. www.pinksandbeachdesigns.com there it is. They have several great bag patterns. Carol and I saw there bags at Road to Ca and I fell in love with this one.
This photo of the cherry quilt is for Kim, I told her I'd show it quite awhile ago. Of course I forgot. So here it is Kim. Someone made this for me a few years ago and it's even hand quilted. I just love it.
And here's one I put on my table yesterday. This was a sample at my shop.
Now I remember one thing I did yesterday. I made this quilt using my Strawberry Lemonade squares. It's such happy fabric. Love the strawberry fabric on the back.
Oh yea another thing I did yesterday, it's all coming back to me now. Good thing I take lots of photos. It's bringing it all back to me. LOL!!!
Now you all know this is my FAVORITE fabric. I have bought so much of this stuff. I'm gonna have Mary E. quilts coming out my.............well you know.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope you come back again real soon.
Lots and lots of cuteness today! You know I love the Strawberry Lemonade fabric (I'm getting a little sick of it right now - LOL)
And, I finally did it - yep, I couldn't stand it any longer - I order some ME fabric and the box should be here tomorrow. Sigh!
LOL
Posted by: Darlene | April 02, 2008 at 10:30 PM
The ME quilt is really cute! So is the other one for that matter. You have been busy, that's for sure. Sorry you missed April Fool's Day, LOL
Posted by: Perry | April 02, 2008 at 11:39 PM
what?? a post with no mention of that 'OTHER' fabric??? (swell)
I love your table quilt.. its so ME (as in Me Lissa not Mary E)
thanks for sharing the pics.. as usual you have outdone yourself!
Lissa
Australia!
Posted by: Lissa | April 03, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Thank you for making me laugh! It is always so fun to come to your blog and read!
Your ME blocks are adorable! Waiting for more, and I know it will come! LOL!
Posted by: May Kristin | April 03, 2008 at 02:07 AM
Wow wee you bowl me over! I am just so speachless...so much eye candy..I don't want to go to work today..I want to come to CA and sew with you!!! I have been a bad commenter lately. Since we have been back I have had to hire 2 new employees....yep 2 quit. And it bites! But there are sooo many people looking for jobs that I have 41 applicants. I have a lot to chose from. Anyhow, you had commented on my blog about the book 'Friday Night Knitting Club' and chances are, I won't read it again, would you like me to lend it to you?? Just let me know..now I am off to drool more over your pictures
Posted by: Vickie E | April 03, 2008 at 03:23 AM
Oh I love your ME quilt...that block is perfect for that fabric...and your Strawberry Lemonade is as cute as it can be...Happy, Happy. And OMG the bags...you are the bag queen. You have been one very busy girl...no wonder you lost a day.
Posted by: Carol | April 03, 2008 at 03:56 AM
Another great post! Love the bags, they are so sweet! As soon as I saw the Manhattan Bag made up in ME, I searched for the pattern and ordered it! My friend also loves ME so I have to make her that bag! She will love it! All your quilts are wonderful as always! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Vickie | April 03, 2008 at 04:06 AM
Very nice quilts there ma'am. I hope you know I'm going to copy your idea for the ME quilt, since you made me order piles of the stuff too! I'm just sayin'!
Posted by: Beth | April 03, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Beautiful quilts! I absolutely love the tulips ... so Springy!
I need to get some of those ME fabrics ... so bright and cheery!
Love you blog!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | April 03, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Ok. There must be a name for this disorder you have. You start out all bored like yesterday was some sort of ho-hum day -- and then you pull all of these fabulous projects out of your ... um ... camera!!! You go girl!!! I LOVE the new quilt top from the ME fabrics. And inquiring minds want to know -- is your stack of quilts higher than your stack of fabric???
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 03, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Hey, thanks for the CHERRY QUILT! See, your memory is no worse than the rest of us! And funny you should say that about photos, because I posted a similar thought on my blog last night. Great minds think alike, right? Or should that be "insane quilters think alike"?! LMAO! And, of course, the rest of the stuff you shared was awesome too, as usual! Party on, Sharon!
Posted by: Kim | April 03, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Hi Sharon..
I really like your ME blocks. All the quilts you show are just wonderful... you do make us laugh.. I can't even imagine what a day with Sharon would be like.. you should do one of those reality shows where they follow you around.. you would have our attn for sure. Love your blog TFS!!
Kim in Havasu
Posted by: Kim Pebley | April 03, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Oh Sharon the ME quilt almost makes me weep with love for it. It's so so cute. I love the square in a square in a square pattern. Its one of my favorites as it just sets off the fabric so so nicely. Well done. All the pics are great I could comment on each one but I'm blog hopping! Thanks for the eye candy.
Posted by: nanette | April 03, 2008 at 08:12 AM
I'm crazy about the square-in-a-square quilt.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | April 03, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Wow! You've been productive! I love it all! Cute! cute! cute! Hey what's with the alarm sign next to your wheel barrell? I mean, what kind of place do you live that you've got to pay an alarm company to protect your flowers? Only in California would a company offer flower proctection! ROFLOL Hey, and what's with the huge banner? Man, I'm gonna have to scrowl way way way down, like to China to write those robot dectector letters. You know, I still don't understand how your system can figure out that it's not a robot typing those letters. Okay, I think I've caused enough trouble. ;o)
Posted by: Carole Meier | April 03, 2008 at 08:48 AM
I love-love-love what you did with your ME!!!! Soooo cute! Love the Strawberry Lemonade and the cherry quilt too! You've been quite the busy bee :)
Posted by: Tammy | April 03, 2008 at 10:26 AM
You make me want to abandon all me 'round-the-house tasks I was going to tackle today!
I bet if you made a post about Soft Scrub and Windex, and adorned the bottles with quilts and cute stuff... I'd be right on my tasks. RIGHT ON IT!
Posted by: happy zombie | April 03, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Such cute stuff Sharon!
You sure are one talented chickie!
You had asked where in southern California I am and I am in the northern most part~ Ventura County...which has no cute quilting stores that I am aware of!
Have a blessed day!
Posted by: Kelley | April 03, 2008 at 10:31 AM
The cherry quilt is wonderful! And the ME blocks...I need to buy some of those fabrics. That's what I need...another project!
I get so inspired looking at your quilts. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Louise | April 03, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I am crazy as can be (which actually is not much of a stretch) for the darling ME blocks. I'm crazy period for square in a square, but with those fabs? FAB!
Please send some of your oom/papa, I am in dire need of both! :)
Posted by: tina | April 03, 2008 at 12:42 PM
ok....when life falls apart, I live happily thru these delightful blogs. The high part of my week was winning the blog contest at Late Bloomers....what joy The down side...well finding my 85 year old mom is such pain and all of the Dr. appts and care that was needed this week. Praise God she is going to be ok, but just want you blog girls ( there must be a cuter way to name all of you) to know what fun it is to travel, laugh, create and enjoy with you when life feels kind of bleak. bless you....XXXAnnie from San Diego
Posted by: annie | April 03, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Oh my, all the pictures are so cute, JUST LIKE YOU.
Posted by: pam | April 03, 2008 at 01:51 PM
As usual, I'm so glad you've made us all smile! Love your quilts - I'm going right out and buy some ME! (Well, maybe tomorrow, gotta finish another purse tonight!) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janet | April 03, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Fabulous quilts! I love the square in the square quilt in the Mary Engelbreit fabric. Do you know if the quilt with the tulip block is a pattern?
Posted by: Nicole | April 03, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Like your ME quilt, I can't decide what to do with mine !
Posted by: Carey - Blueberrylane Designs | April 03, 2008 at 02:34 PM
SHEESH !!! Your memory lapses sure are productive !!! LOTS and LOTS of cute stuff you absent mindedly made or worked on .... and I LOVE those blocks made with the ME fabrics!!!
....and talk about the bluebirds of happiness! Very cute little birdies!
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | April 03, 2008 at 06:16 PM
I just love that cherry quilt, too cute!
the ME square in a square blocks makes mewant to order the ME fabric right now!
that is going to be an awesome fabric and the red flower print well I just need a bolt of that!
MY DD's would love that pockebook made in ME fabric too. Great pattern.
thanks for all the pictures always love seeing your quilts
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | April 03, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Oh my goodness! So much to look at and to put in my pea-size brain! I want just a tiny touch of all the energy you own! I think I could rule the world! Love what Ms. Doe gave you, and I'm going to wish her a happy b-day! Love the bags - they're adorable, and the ME quilt is to die-for sweetness! The Strawberry Lemonade quilt is MINE, right? Right! A girl can dream, can't she?
Posted by: Nan | April 04, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Wow the blocks even look good in ME fabric! I'm making them in CW fabrics and having a blast but now I'm thinking 30's would look great for a nice small quilt too!
Lovely bunch of stuff you have working at the moment! Fabulous!
Posted by: JudyC | April 04, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Those bags turned out great, very cute. Lots & lots of great pics in this post. I love the strawberry lemonade fabric & need to use up some of mine. That cherry quilt is wonderful. Heck, it's all wonderful, thanks for sharing all the great pics. Have a great week-end! BTW, love your new wheelbarrow of flowers header!
Posted by: sherry | April 04, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I love the quilt of just plain squares. it's simple and beautiful!
Posted by: amandajean | April 05, 2008 at 10:13 AM
The cherry quilt. Hand quilting is perfect! Such a treasure!!!!
Posted by: Kim | April 06, 2008 at 11:44 AM
So you were the one directing traffic to my blog! I was wondering where these lovely wishes are coming from. Many, many thanks.
I remember the sample quilt from your store. I bugged Beth to death to let me make notes on my pattern. Even with all the doodles I can't make out what I wrote and I couldn't remember what yours looked like. I just might have to download the picture. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Doe | April 11, 2008 at 03:02 PM