More Kitchen gadget re-do’s

I think I am finally almost finished with the Holiday Season (Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year) decorating. Shewww.

Now I can relax and start making Christmas gifts.  I do believe I am going to try and make everyone quilted slippers this year.

I found these old strainers at the junk shop— added a little Christmas Cheer and tucked them into corners in my kitchen.

Later Gators! Melissa

Saturday Shopping

Went Christmas Open Housing with Mom this past weekend to our favorite little antique and craft shops.

I am almost bursting at the seems with Christmas decorations as it is, but I won’t live here forever, so you have to get the cute things even if they don’t fit here! LOL

For instance…I have NO WHERE to hang this shelf, but it was $10.oo at Primitive Connections antique shop in Allen, MI.

So I HAD to get it right…come on $10.00!!

In my next house, surely there will be a free piece of wall to hang it! Who know’s I might even find somewhere here in our tiny townhouse!

Mom bought me this great enamel wear basin with candle and fixin’s at The Old Granary in Quincy, and I found the cute Candy Cane stuffies at the Hog Creek Antique mall.

I went through my f aux greenery and sprayed some snow in a can on them to create some new festive arrangements. I will take pic’s of the rest of them as I churn them out.  Here is how one of my Junk Shop re-do’s turned out:

Ohhhh I feel like a Christmas Elf already!

Only 46 days left till Christmas! Are YOU getting ready?

Give-away!!

Sweet Home Quilt Co. is hosting a fabulous giveaway of an old favorite Moda line!

Cinnamon Stars…yummy!!

Crafting, and messing, and painting OH MY!

I am managing to make a fine mess in my kitchen, but not to finish much yet.

Mostly I am painting my junk shop treasures so that they can become re-purposed prims.

I found an old bread box and painted it up, applied the label, now I am waiting for the mod-podge to dry so I can re-sand it and wax it.

I also found an old wooden cheese tray that I have painted and sanded, now I am waiting for my wax to melt so I can finish the pantry cakes that will go under the glass.

I also found this great old lantern, but when I was trying to convert it to an electric lamp today I BROKE THE GLASS!! I was so bummed.  But I think it still looks okay even without the glass for a little Christmas light.

I found this mortar and pestle at Goodwill for a buck and painted/sanded it.  It should feel right at home in my kitchen!

Well back to the crafty mess!

Later Gators, Melissa

It’s beginning to feel alot like Christmas!!

Okay Halloween is over, and I have full rights and privileges granted by The BG to start decorating for Christmas!

So that’s what I am doing!

I have picked up all kinds of goodies from the local junk shops that I will be turning into Christmas eye candy.

Stay tuned…

First thing on the list= decorate my newly painted dry sink!

Happy Halloween!

Wishing you and your family a safe and  SPOOKY

Halloween!!

Yesterday the girls had their school parties, today we will be carving pumpkins and trick-o-treating!

Later Gators! Melissa

Signature Block Exchange

Hi Ladies!

I hope you are all finding time this fall to enjoy the beautiful colors and tastes of the harvest.

It’s getting down to crunch time with getting these blocks turned in. I know when you signed up this summer Nov. 30th seemed a long way away. But you have about 4 weeks left.

Get to that sewing machine and whip these blocks up girls! (giggle)

I know you can do it, I believe in you! =)

If you have lost my address, here is where you send them when you are done (don’t forget your self addressed stamped envelope so I can return exchanged blocks):

Melissa Lussier

304 Arbor Pointe Drive

Battle Creek, MI 49037

Here is a list of women that I have NOT received blocks from:

1. Sherry (email) auntiesherry@hotmail.com

2. Jane from http://janesfabrics.blogspot.com/

3. Donna from http://www.withneedleinhand.blogspot.com/

4. Molly from http://www.mollyscottage.blogspot.com/

5. Michelle (email) mlkupreisis123@rocketmail.com

6. Melody from http://thedemandingdoll.blogspot.com/

7. Melinda H. (email) melinda.mott@yahoo.com

8. Brenda from http://www.pumpkinpatchprimitivequiltshoppe.blogspot.com/

9. Cecelia M. (email) cecelia26101@yahoo.com

10. Mel from http://www.melsownplace.blogspot.com/

11. Steph (email) hualapaiquilter@citlink.net blog http://www.hualapaiquilter.blogspot.com/

12. Julie (email) liv4quilt@yahoo.com

13. Karen from http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

14. Lindsey from http://fivehealthyhearts.blogspot.com/

15. Laurie N. (email) Nicholls5@prodigy.net

16. Danielle from http://www.wanttobeequilting.blogspot.com/

17. Anett from http://pincushioncrazy.blogspot.com/

18. Jandi from http://jandidean.wordpress.com/

19. Lissa (email) alexander.lissa@gmail.com

20. Carole from http://carolescalicos.blogspot.com/

21. Katie from http://katiecrocker.blogspot.com

22. Rachel from http://rachel-griffith.blogspot.com/

23. Margaret (email) margaretyancich@yahoo.com

24. Carol from http://libertythreads.blogspot.com/

25. Bonie (email) dircomm41@yahoo.com

26. Jennifer from http://purpleheartorijennals.blogspot.com/

27. Julie from http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

28. Lurline from http://lurlineg.blogspot.com/

29. Julia from http://creativeribbons.blogspot.com/

30. Michelle from http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/

31. Judith (email) judithlee1@verizon.net

32. Joanne from Freyedknots@blogspot.com

33. Elaine (email) eem2848@sbcglobal.net

34. Diane from http://quiltingisblissful.blogspot.com/

35. Erin from http://misserincrafts.blogspot.com/

36. Jill (email) jcmeszaros@verizon.net

37. Julie (email) jricht10275@aol.com

38. Kim from http://magnoliabayquilts.blogspot.com/

Everyone who has sent their blocks so far have done a fabulous job! I know you all are going to love your siggie block quilt!!

Take Care! Happy Sewing!

Melissa

I’m Outta Here

For the weekend that is!

Heading to Mom’s house for a weekend of quilting with the ladies.

I am hoping to mostly quilt tops that have been laying around for ages. But I am taking some new projects too just in case!

I finished my shop sample top…so it will be guilt free sewing =)

It is the new buggy barn line Folk Art Favorites, and a pattern from Kim Diehl’s new book.

You can get it the fabric here.

Later Gators!

Melissa

My dry sink

Mom dropped off a special delivery yesterday from my Dad.

He finished my dry sink. I LOVE IT!!!!

Thank you Dad, it’s perfect!

Now I have to figure out what color I want to paint it and where I am going to put it.

later gators! Melissa

Pumpkin Patch Primitives Giveaway!!

Brenda from Pumpkin Patch Primitives is having the BEST giveaway!

Go sign up right away! And visit her on line quilt shop too!