Just when you thought I had fallen off the face of the earth...

I'm back!   Many apologies to my Angel volunteer, Sarah for not posting this awesome owl pillow cover as soon as I received it.  Sarah made me the most beautiful pillow ever for Project Pillow Swap after she already made a pillow for her assigned partner.  The colors are perfect for my living room and I love owls! 

I would love to link up to her blog, but she doesn't have one. 

Yesterday I went to the local farmer's market.  Our veggies in northwest PA aren't that big yet, like this cute little cabbage I got.  Anyone have a good mayo free coleslaw recipe??

But our flowers are in full swing!  Look at the brilliant colors in this bouquet that I bought yesterday!  It is so vibrant and fun.

Friday Night Sew In and Project Pillow Swap

Well, it's about time...I broke the deadline on my own swap!  This is what I finished up during the FNSI for June.

I hope my partner will forgive my tardiness. The parcel will be in the mail tomorrow!

This is the pillow that I created.  I had such a fun time picking out the fabrics.  They aren't something that I would have picked for myself, but I am really liking them now that I have them sewn together.

And since I had some left over fabric, I thought I should make up for my lateness and make my partner a second pillow cover.  I didn't have a pillow form that was the right size, so they look a little wimpy in the pictures.

Sew In and a birthday...

WOW!  What a day!  Today is the first day of trout season here in PA, so the day started quite early.  All of the boys headed out in the snow (yes, I said snow) to see if they could catch "The Big One".  No such luck today, but it gave me time to clean up and get ready for our out of town family to arrive, a.k.a, my mom and dad, grandma and aunt for B's birthday celebration.  What a fun, fun day!  I wish they could all be like today!

Here is B's awesome fishing cake.  He loved it!

Even the party dog had fun!

Ok, I lied, he ripped the hat off right after I took the pic!

So, throw in a nasty cold and J's soccer match on top of our celebration and I hope you understand why I didn't email the Project Pillow Swap info today.  I have everyone matched up, and I promise to email first thing in the morning!  I'm too tired right now and I would hate to mess something up.

Friday Night Sew In was a success.  My project is almost complete, but not quite.  I don't want to show it all just yet, so here is a sneak peek...

I can't wait to finish... it's actually for me!

Thanks to Bobbi and Heidi for hosting the Sew In.  

Last Call!

The deadline to sign up for Project Pillow Pass is tomorrow, April 15.  If you've been on the fence, now is the time to decide.  We have a nice group, but there is still room for more.  Click the Project Pillow Swap button on the sidebar for all of the info.  

I will email "assignments" (sorry, that sounds like school!) on Saturday.  It may be late though as it will be  B's 9th birthday weekend and we will have company.  (Don't be too hard on me if it goes out on Sunday, please.)

Thanks to all of you who have already signed up!  Please don't forget to join the Flickr group.  This will help us stay connected a little better and we'll be able to show our cool creations to all.  Most importantly, have fun!

Project Pillow Swap now on Flickr

You can now join Project Pillow Swap on Flickr.  I am really excited to get this swap going!  It will be so much fun!  I hope that you can join in!

Project Pillow Swap

Nothing makes me happier than changing my pillows for the season!  I'm ready to update with some new pillows for spring and summer and I thought it might be fun to do just that with my blogging friends.

Is anyone up for an accent pillow swap?  

Here are the rules:

1. Each participant will make a 16x16 pillow for their partner.  In order to make shipping easier on everyone, please make a case with an opening to slide a pillow form in and each participant will put their own pillow form in after receiving the case.

2. Please be sensitive to your partner's taste in color and style.

3. Pillow covers must be mailed out by June 15. 

4. I will create a Flickr group to post photos and discussion.  I'll let you know when that is up and running.  Please join this group.

5. Grab the button on my sidebar and/or post about the swap on your blog.

This will be a secret swap, so you won't know who your partner is until you receive your pillow cover.  Let's have fun and don't be afraid to try something new.  Pillows are a great project to experiment with!  I will email you with your partner's info shortly after April 15th.  I'll do my best to get info out by the 17th.

To join the swap simply email me ( modifiedmix@gmail.com )the following information by April 15:

1. Your name

2. Your mailing address

3. Colors/styles that you like

4. Your email address

5. Your blog address if you have one

6. Your Flickr name

7. Will you ship internationally?