Elf on the Shelf 11.21.12

Our Elf (Chippy) arrived the weekend before Thanksgiving weekend.  My little guy didn't want to go to the bathroom today because the Elf was looking at him.  But the Elf reminded him to flush.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2nd Round of the Modern Mini Mystery Round Robin

Here's the block for the second round of the Modern Mini Mystery Round Robin.  The center block belongs to Madame Samm.  Diane in England added the first border.  Here's what it looked like when I received it.  Both the first and second borders are 3D.

I decided that less is more and just put a bold print around it.  I think it sets off the red covered buttons.  I hope Madame Samm likes it. I sent it on its way to Renae in Indiana.

 

This photo is from Michelle's blog.  It turned out something like this:

 

November Block Swap Adventure

Here's the two blocks I received from Sue, my November Block Swap Adventure.  They are perfect addictions to my churn dash collection.

1st Round of the Modern Mini Mystery Round Robin

Back in April I put this hexagon border on a quilt block for Lisa (one of my seven swap partners.)  This was for the Modern Mini Mystery Round Robin.  I didn't get to post it back then.  Where the block is going and what you do to the block in your 1" to 2" added border is a secret until the person receives it around Christmas.

 

Check out Lisa's Blog post.  Her quilt is AMAZING!

Modern Mini Mystery Revealeld!!! 11/19/12

Yeah! I finally get to reveal my Modern Mini Mystery Round Robin quilt!  Whohoo!  I love it.

 

Look at the cute details!

 

Before we go to a more pictures, I just want to mention that Michelle from Quilts From My Crayon Box was such an awesome hostess.  She was always on top of where everyone's quilt was.  What a great organizer!  If you want to do something like this in the future, keep an eye on her blog. 

 

Here you can see the peace sign on the front (quilting):

 

I'm soooooo happy with the quilting on the back.  (This is my first attempt at this type of straight-line quilting.)

 

 I'm really happy with my pieced binding!

 

 

Check out all the other amazing quilts at the linky party on Michelle's blog, or click on the links below.

 

 

Melinda - Tilda's Twisted Life

Deonn - Quiltscapes

Kylie - My Addiction to Quilting

Wendy - Why-Not-Kwilt

Bea - Beaquilter

Jane - Jane's Fabrics, (revealed on Michelle's blog.)

Pippa - Pippa's Patch

Madame Samm - Sew We Quilt (hasn't received her quilt back home yet, hopefully in Monday's mail)

Annie - Annie's Musings

Diane - The Cheshire Quilter

Vicki - Sew On and Sew Forth

Lisa M- A Day In The Life of Raising Six Munchkins

Renae - (revealed on Michelle's blog.)

Kathy - Qreative Quilts and Quests

Charlotte - revealing here on my blog

Celine - Espritpatch

Lisa C - (revealed on Michelle's blog.)

Edy -  (revealed on Michelle's blog.)

Ella - Throw a Wrench in the Works

Rachel - Suz Made Me Do It

Samantha - Sami's Quilts & Crafts

Karen - K's Quilting Korner

Leslie - Les Quilts

Ann - Orange Crumpled Napkin

Sharon - Dancing Through Threads

Doris - Made By a Brunette

Margaret - hasn't received her block back yet, will be posted on my blog when it arrives

Tiffany - Pink Sweet Treats

Janet - Caribou Crossing Chronicles

Michele - Quilts From My Crayon Box



 

Log Cabin Blocks for the Sandy Quilt Block Drive

Michelle Foster of the Quilting Gallery is asking for help for those effected by Hurricane Sandy. I finished my twelve blocks today.

My blocks will be mailed to my team leader, Rebecca in Utah tomorrow.  She will work to assemble and finish the quilt and send it to the distribution center for Hurricane Sandy.   This is a long-term, ongoing initiative.  You can register to help at the Quilting Gallery.

 

 

Sandy Quilt Block Drive

 Michelle Foster of the Quilting Gallery is asking for help for those effected by Hurricane Sandy.  I am working on my twelve blocks today.  Can you help?

 

Here's the start of four blocks.  (I have not added the required black borders yet.)