Another Fabulous Quilt Top

Creativity...is there anything better?  If you saw the quilt from last night's post, you can compare that with this one.  Cassandra, from Pennsylvania, just finished this top and is justifiably proud.  Not wanting a square quilt, she designed the "transom" top using components from the original blocks, along with her own special touches.  Her use of borders effectively frames the applique units.  Can we say WOW?  (I tried really hard to get her to show her face, but all I could get was a bit of her hair.)

Just lovely, Cassandra!  You do me proud!

Just a quick note on the strange weather we had today.  Blustery and snowy to start.  Then add in sleet and a shift in wind direction.  Then more snow...followed by freezing rain.  And just a few minutes ago there was thunder and hard rain.  Who knows what morning will bring?  Only Mother Nature...and she's not giving any hints.


Facebook elation:  Finally, after almost two years of trying, my Facebook account is now officially deleted.  Yes, you read it right...not just deactivated...DELETED!  It's a new feature for those of you who are also trying to delete your accounts.  It takes two weeks for the account to be officially gone and you cannot go into the account during that time period or you will be reactivated.  I know the trend is toward lots of social media--but I find my blog to be plenty social enough--but feel free to add more comments each post so we can feel even more social!


So there you have it for Wednesday, February 29.  Leap Day is almost over and then we are into March.


Blissful hugs,
Sharon

A Friend's Version...

of Green Thumb!  Yochi D. of Israel sent me this photo of her quilt top.  She made this in just a week and included wonderful embroidered details.  Makes one think of spring!  Thank you for sharing, and Great Job!!!!

Tomorrow I'll share another version of this quilt.  Wait til you see it!


Sending blissful hugs your way,
Sharon


P.S.  I'll say this tonight:  Happy Leap Year Day!  Do something extra fun on this extra day of 2012!


P.P.S.  For those working on Monthly Bliss 1, remember to smile!  You know who I'm talking to!

400th Blog Post Prizes

The wheels sometimes turn oh-so-slowly, but they still turn.  The prizes for commenting on the 400th blog post are finally ready.  These will be a limited edition--limited to just these eight; this combination of fabrics will not be used for this purpose again.

The tops are hand pieced and the ornaments are finished both by machine and hand.  Each is signed and dated on the back.

Which one will be yours?  Even I don't know!  I will address the envelopes, turn the ornaments face down and add one to each envelope!  Luck of the draw.  They will go in the mail on Monday.  I hope you will enjoy them.

Deb G. in VA, I still need your snail mail address; I promise not to share it with anyone.  Email me privately at sharon@sharonstroud.com.   And, Cindy O.?  You only get one prize even though you commented twice!  Nice try....


Windy and cold here.  Gusts up to 35 miles an hour, but I think they may be more than 35 mph.  


I have the Candy Cane sweater started again and am making good progress.  Have hand pieced three blocks from the new Monthly Bliss 3 sample.  Finished the binding on a friend's tablerunner.  A little of this and a little of that.


That's it for tonight.  Keep warm!


Hugs,
Sharon


P.S.  I am listening to Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs.