Its Official...

I am making quilts for others and I am super stoked about it! I am currently making a T-Shirt Quilt for a friend from H.S. and 2 more throw size "spirit quilts", one for a lady I work with and one for a friend that goes to Law School with Matt. Jessica and I went to Joann's tonight to pick up fabric for both. I am really thrilled that these people think that my little past time is worth owning! :)

The Wordless Wednesday this week is the latest T-Shirt quilt. I have a few days off from work so I plan to get a lot done on that. I am really hoping to get the top made by Tuesday. Here's to that!

I think I have invested in something that will make my sewing all the more enjoyable! An iHome speaker for my iPod, complete with a little remote, since my sewing room has 1 outlet across the room from where my sewing machine is (hence the drop cord that runs the entire length of the room along the wall). I think I am in love with this thing. Best part... you can change the speaker cover! It even came with turquoisy blue to match the rest of the room! Score!

You can have your own from Target.com

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Another Quilt

This is my favorite quilt for a few reasons. I love the pattern, I really think it turned out well! Another reason is why the quilt was made in the first place. I made this quilt from start to finish in 4 days (I skipped Saturday).


Names have been covered up...

I had to be quick with this quilt because it is being given to a very special person Tuesday. There is a little boy at our school in the 4th grade who was diagnosed with t-cell ALL leukemia in August. I had his little brother last year in my class. When you teach you get to know not just the kids in your room, but their families as well. This is a wonderful family and great kids. I am happy to say that the 4th grader is doing well and finished his last day of radiation on Friday! To celebrate radiation being over, the school decided to put together a bucket of goodies for the family. I felt really moved to make this quilt for him. He is a HUGE UNC fan and I had 1 1/2 yards of UNC fabric left from Stephanie's quilt. It is the perfect size for a couch throw. So I got busy!

Tuesday- Bought Fabric for the top of quilt, batting and binding
Wednesday- Cut all the fabric out
Thursday- Sewed all the squares together
Friday- Put the squares together to make the pattern and created the top (bottom right pic)
Saturday- Joann's for a little more white fabric for a border (no sewing on this day)
Sunday- Added border, basted, quilted, and binded!

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Matt came up with this weeks survey:

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Matt- Europe

Courtney- All 50 states. I want my picture made by something important in everyone and then make my own map when I get home. I think that would be awesome...

Today's Sanford Herald

Matt and I are in today's Sanford Herald Bridal Guide. It is a great article and picture of our Honeymoon! I just love the fact that now the whole town knows we were married by an Elvis impersonator! It will be the best 50 cent you ever spent! Check it out!

Newest Creation

I really really love this quilt top. I plan to go to my Nema's tomorrow and quilt it (I do not have the room here to baste it).

It is for someone very special. I will reveal more on Monday after they receive it.

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