Quilts and Fabric---I am addicted

Hi my name is Mimi and I am addicted to fabric  :) There I said it out loud--I feel so much better now.  Yes it's true I think I have a problem.  I just can't help myself, I see a pretty piece and I just have to have some.  I used to tease my mom about all the fabric she had in her stash and now I think I may just have more than she does.  I purchased this lovely group before the holidays......

Just in case you have the same addiction as I do, I purchased it from a wonderful etsy shop called Sew Deerly Loved. The name of this fabric is Pam Kitty Morning, Lakehouse. You can also find it here at The Fat Quarter Shop --- some of that pretty yellow is on it's way to my door as I write this :)  I told you I think I may have a problem (hahaha)
I also wanted to share with you a fun new book that I discovered. It is called Sugar Sack Quilts and I hope to some day be able to create a quilt as amazing as the ones in this book. 

Speaking of amazing quilts--I saved the best for last.  I have shared in previous posts what a wonderful quilter my mom is.  She has created many beautiful quilts and I am delighted to say that  I was the lucky recipient of her latest creation.

Several months ago we purchased a piece of  fabric covered with reproduction handkerchiefs.  My mom cut them apart and incorporated them in this beautiful quilt for my bedroom.

 I am thrilled with the way it turned out.  I think I may need a major room redo worthy of this work of art.  But that will be a post for another day :)
Just for fun and giggles I thought I would share this photo and caption with you..

it seemed an appropriate way to end this post :)

True Love

Emily Elizabeth  4 months

Christmas 2011 at my House

Christmas has come and gone.  I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating with your family and friends.  This week in between Christmas and the New Year can at times just as busy as the whole Christmas season. It can be filled with holiday parties, visits with friends and family, shopping, returning and just plain having fun.  While I am still enjoying this special season, I wanted to take a minute to share some of my favorite Christmas photos.  I am sure there will be several more but here is a start with some pictures of HOME......

Christmas Eve breakfast at our favorite restaurant in the Strip District of Pittsburgh,Enrico's

Grandma Joni treated  Emma, Kate and me like princesses at our annual Christmas sleepover.

Molly is always a princess :)

This is how my son wrapped our gift.  Notice the masking tape bow and "gift tag" 

Everyone wanted a chance to hold the new Christmas Angel 

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Steeler Santa :)  (only in Pittsburgh)

Wishing you all continued happiness at this special time of year.

Santa's Workshop....

.....or should I say Mimi's workshop.  I totally understand how Santa's elves feel at this time of year.  Hurrying and scurrying about trying to get all the toys made before Christmas.  Maybe this elf should take a lesson from them and start a bit earlier next year.  I have taken pictures of my custom orders and I thought it might be fun to share a few of them with you tonight.  This post will give you an idea of where I have been and why I haven't been leaving comments on my favorite blogs :)

Little polka dot lambs for a new set of twins

a few other lamb friends

Some new friends for special little girls

This little doll will be going to a customer's mother---Her name is Olive Mae and she will be 85 this year.  It only goes to prove that you are never to old for dolls :)

Several sets of finger puppets

A few of my favorite dolls that sold on my Etsy shop

Two happy little Christmas Elves

Four more little dollies to go and my orders will be complete.  All in time for Christmas :)  Now if only I could get my own shopping done. ONly 8 more days until Christmas-----yikes