Which Witch? (Ft. Stevens State Park, OR)

We move to Newhalem Bay State Park on Saturday just south of Seaside, OR.  I'm not sure how strong our WiFi signal will be, but if you don't see a post - that will be the reason why.

I haven't been taking pictures.  When it is not raining, Dan and I are taking fast-paced walks around the park on their lovely paved paths.  We got caught in one rain storm.  We were soaked by the time we got back to the motorhome and that was with our raincoats on!  I'm so glad I decided not to take my camera.

So, I'll share some more photos that I did not post in my last blog of flowers from Seaside.  

I love this nasturtium.  It looks like it has teeth.

The leaves under this one is pretty cool. It looks sort of like a Rudbeckia.

I have always loved the color of the Bachelor Buttons.  Gorgeous!

We did manage to get our cats out a couple of times.  They all did a lot of exploring.  I lost count of the trees Hitch has climbed since we got here.  We talked to another cat owner walking her cat by our site yesterday.  Dusty decided he did not want to be friends, but he did mind his manners and only growled at her cat a couple of times.  Hopefully, our cats will like the next state park as much as they liked this one.  

On The Cutting Board

I haven't been keeping my nose to the cutting board this week.  I'm not sure what my problem is considering that I have lots to do.  I want to make my own Halloween wall hanging so I started by looking through a long list of sayings.  This one caught my attention.  I thought about adding just a witch's hat hanging from the bottom of the 't' with a broom leaning on the 'n'...

 Then I thought the hat would be cuter with feet.  I looked online for pictures of witch's shoes.  With a combination of photos and clipart, I came up with this pair.  Well, if the hat has feet/shoes, she should have hands....

Then I thought that maybe the hat should have legs with knobby knees.  This is all free hand work.  No clipart this time.  I actually found some sites online that show you how to draw hands, feet, faces, etc.

Okay...Now, I have two designs and I'm not sure which Witch I want to use for the wall hanging.  Which one do you like?  Well, I need to give it some more thought...

I finished the pink trailer.  I might add a Welcome sign on the left side of the door with another big flower since there is so much empty space.  I need to wait to iron on the sign until we are back to having full electrical power.  We are limited in the state parks.  Right now, I prefer using our power for warmth and hot tea.  I can iron later.

In the meantime, I am working on the second trailer.  This cream color top will be added to a deep pink with teal polka dots trailer.

Reading back through this blog, I do believe I have found some motiviation to get back to the cutting board and get some sewing done!

Happy Quilting!

First Sale! (Knoxville, TN)

I’m so excited!  I got my first order yesterday!  I sold a Witch Mug Rug!  I mailed it today.  I am officially open!  Yea! 

Of course, this order took place while we were on the road for over 7 hours yesterday.  And…I forgot to put that in my last blog or on Facebook.  We got to see a little of the Allegany Mountains from the highway.  I’m hoping to see the Smokey Mountain National Park before we leave the area.   We are now in Heiskell, TN just north of Knoxville.  We plan to spend the week here.

Near the Tennessee/Virginia border

I have joined Twitter, Pinterest, and I have opened a QuiltinCats Fan Page on Facebook.  My head is spinning with all the information out there. Oh, you can become a Fan of QuiltinCats Facebook Page by clicking on the link in the left column then click “Like”.  I have been brainstorming with my daughter Misty and she has some wonderful ideas. So, you will be seeing some changes in the future.  She has been a great help in getting me started and her support has been very encouraging.

I don’t have any new photos of my projects so I will leave you with some of my 365 Project photos.

On the lake

Stay cool and happy quilting!

New Seasonal Mug Rugs Listed Online

These were originally potholders, but I thought they were too cute to use under a hot dish.  I plan to hang my collection on the kitchen wall for seasonal decorations when I am not using them to as a Mug Rug.

With all this extreme hot weather, I am looking forward to cooler weather and a nice cup of hot tea in the Fall.  I'm ready with some Autumn colors of orange, red, green, and brown in these cute Harvest Acorn Mug Rugs.

Acorn Harvest Mug Rug

Harvest Acorn

Check out my new Mug Rugs in my QuiltinCats Shop


Description of all Mug Rugs:
I use all cotton scraps. All embroidery is hand-stitched with DMC 100% cotton thread. All quilting is hand-stitched around design. Appliqué is fused with Steam-A-Seam2. 

Batting is Insul-Bright. A heat-resistant batting. 
**Do not use for holding HOT dishes** The buttons are NOT heat resistant and may melt if a hot dish is placed on them. 

This cute pattern was designed by Nancy Halvorsen from Art to Heart. I am not affiliated with or sponsored by Art To Heart.

Isn't this cute!  As soon as I saw the pattern, I thought of Bugs Bunny and that crazy Witch Hazel! And that laugh!  She was hilarious!  She always cracked me up!

Witch Mug Rug

Holding my brew!

Seasonal Potholders or Mug Rugs

Summer has barely started and I am ready for some cooler weather. Well, I certainly don’t want to rush Father Time so I will be patient. While I am waiting, I will start working on some seasonal items.   In-between my quilt projects, of course.

I have been fusing fabric together with Steam-A-Seam2, but I’m find this fusible hard to get the needle through. It’s a little hard on the fingers and hands. Especially when there are 3 layers!  I think I’m going to try a lighter weighted fusible. Any suggestions? What do you use to fuse fabrics for appliqué work? 

Pumkin parts are ready to be cut out.



Tracing the pattern onto Steam-A-Seam2



I find using a pin to score the paper in the center works the best.

Peel towards edge.

Appliqué Pressing Sheet

I like using the appliqué pressing sheet.  The pressing sheet goes over the design. I can see the design for placement and iron on the sheet.  The fusible webbing does not stick to the sheet.  I start ironing the smaller pieces together.  I go backwards as I add the larger pieces.  This makes it easier to place each piece in its proper spot.  

3 more ready for embroidery

Working on Snowman.

Button Hole Stitch

I finished the Snowman and I am thinking of selling these as decorative mug rugs instead of potholders.  The reason for this?  I have been embellishing the 'potholders' with buttons and they might melt if a hot pot is put on them.  I think they will make a very festive mug rug, don't you?

Mug Rug?

Happy Quilting!