Crazy Quilt Block Bits

As you have probably guessed I am very new at this crazy Quilt thing but I just love seeing every ones' work at Crazy Quilting International Group. I thought I would show some of the things I have been working on. This was for the University of the Third Age and though I enjoyed doing the sewing not many of my fellow students though much of the concept so I am afraid I got a bit lost but these blocks will be a WIP to pratice ideas and stitches on.
I hope you enjoy and please feel free to give me advice on where I should go next.

At last I am able to upload the images from Meaghean's Graduation yesterday.

Here she is with Jim they both look pretty smug.

And here she is with me I am very proud of what she has achieved so far and know she will continue on her studious way until she has achieved her goal of a PhD.

Thank you and other important things...

I'm not very good at this Blogging thing yet and don't know how to thank you individually for your kind comments about my Blog , so please take this as a thank you ;-). I really appreciate your feed back but please don't be afraid of constructive criticism. I am learning like all of us and praise while good for the ego is not all that good for the soul.

I have not been working on anything for the last couple of days as we have been preparing for our daughter's graduation as a Master of Special Education. I am so proud of her work and dedication congratulations Meaghean on a job well done!!!

I don't know what is happening here I can't insert a photo so I will upload one as soon as my computer will co-operate.

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons

I love them!!! I read about Dorset Buttons and had to have a go so here are my first try at these gorgeous buttons. The two plain pink ones are a bit rough. They are my very first attempt but I think the two multi colouted ones are a bit better. To find more information about these and other embroidered buttons. http://www.britishbuttonsociety.org/20070401DorsetButtons.htm

These next ones are made with Colonial Knots embroidered over the woven framework I think they are rather pretty and look like little bouquets.

These last three are my daughter's favourite. The center weave is done with the same varigated thread I used for the Colonial Knot on the previous buttons.

The next lot I have to try are Singletons.

Button Challange

My Crazy Quilting Group is having a button challange so here are my contributions. These buttons were made a couple of years ago to go on some cushion covers that have since gone to the duster bag.
I could not throw away the buttons because I thought they were cute I hope you do also

Crazy Quilt Tin Swap

It has been so long since I posted on my blog as I never seem to have much to say but here goes. I have become addicted to Crazy Quilting and have just finished and mailed my first swap item. This is a decorated tin I hope my swap partner enjoys as much as I enjoyed makin it. The photo on the side is tje top of the tin and the two following photos are the side view and inside. One of the criteria was the tin had to be decorated in and out.

Happy New Year

It has been al long time since I said hello to every one and I have forgotten how to do most things. It must be the Old Timers or otherwise I have C.R.A.F.T disease (Cant Remember A Flaming Thing) LOL ;-}.
 Last year had its' ups and downs and no doubt this one will also but we are surviving and this is the main thing.
I am trying to work out how to load a tutorial I wrote on how to Quilt As You Go when I work it out I will write again with hopefully a PDF download for you.
Cheers and Happy New Year
Merle