Hugs & kisses xoxo

My valentines .. 

For those who know me, know I'm not a huge fan of paper-piecing.

It's not my favorite thing.

 Upon, asking to do this hop,

 I didn't know until I got the pattern..

 Surprise!?!

So, I decided to give it another shot..

With the bigger pieces it was easier & fun.

 I enjoyed it.

I had the best of intentions today to get it quilted..

 But, with a thriving 8 month old

I found there aren't as many hours in a day as I would like.

 And well, our neighbor across our street ran into our mail box too.. 

So, there was that to attend to as well.. 

I would like to take a moment to thank madm samm for hosting this blog hop. 

Now to the giveaway..

 I'll be picking a name February 20th 2014 

To enter please leave a comment &

 if you are a no-reply blogger please leave your

 email in case you win so I can get ahold of you.

  Also, please visit these lovely ones and feed their blogs with comments :)

Lady Soma

Whims and Fancies

Lady Laura Ann (You are HERE)

fuzzyhatquilter

Lady Doris

Quilting Queen Online

Lady Rexie

Crow Calling Woman

Lady Shari

refreshedintent

Lady Cherry

cherry blossoms quilting studio



... first pumpkin to the leaf..

to see the whole schedule check it out by clicking the picture :)

Let me just start by saying a big THANK YOU to Cherry for hosting this blog hop &
 to  Mdm Samm for everything she does here in blogland :)

October 1st Blogs are:

The Fuzzy Hat Quilter (You are Here)

The Cuddle Quilter

Quilts My Way

Country Cabin Thoughts and Crafts

Dream Quilt Create

Why not Knit

Needled Mom

On the Go Quilting

Sunshine Girl

Pam @ That other Blog

Meadowbrook

I love Fall.. Its my favorite season. It's when it gets cooler,

 we still have our warm days here in Minnesota but it's not melty hot.

 There is a crispness in the air, you can almost feel the chill of winter.

AND my favorite holiday is just around the corner...

How I love curling up with a good book and a cup of hot tea..

Now on to my block...

My block is called.. ".. first pumpkin to the Leaf.."

I designed it myself.. 

I plan on making a few more blocks and making a table runner.. 

When I get the whole project complete I'll post the instructions..

Bear with me.. things around here have been a bit crazy.. 

Our cake artist went on maternity leave last week 

Sew, I haven't had time to sew.. 

Plus... 

I'll have some GREAT news coming hopefully this week sometime

sew, stay tuned..

Now.. On to the Giveaway.. :)

I've included 3 chunks of FALL fabric (2 of which I used in my block)

 and a really cute pack of Mary & co. sticky notes

How to win:

Chance #1: Comment telling me what your favorite memory of fall is?

{Mine is making houses out of the fallen leaves (we'd take the rake to make the rooms.. then make our beds and couches out of the leaves).. when I was younger}

Chance #2: Be a follower  (new or oldie but goodie)

but, let me know please in a separate comment, please..

Gizmo & Rosie will be picking a winner on October 11th.. :)

**If you are a NO-REPLY BLOGGER.. PLEASE leave me your e-mail address**

Didn't realize that the pups have never seen pumpkins.. 

Here's Gizmo checking them out..

Rosie just sat and barked at them..  

Happy Stitches~

and remember...