We Have A WINNER!

I'm so glad for random drawings we just picked a number and went for it. 

The lucky winner is Linda!!!

Linda would you please email me at: geoffsmompatterns@gmail.com with you mailing address. Congrats and thanks for following my blog. 

I loved all your comments and thanks so much for the wonderful response to our blog hop. The kits have been flying out the door and of course I had to keep making more! I would love it if you send me pictures of your blocks for me to post. 

 Linda said...

Thank you for the lovely design. These are so-o-o different than typical Holiday blocks and I love working with wool. 

Here is the book that Linda has won! It is a great book and Lisa signed it for you. 

If you would like to purchase this book you can go to: Primitive Gatherings

I've been busy the last couple of weeks with new designs and working on making a few kits. I am teaching this quilt in Page, Arizona this week. Page is a beautiful place right close to Lake Powell. You can find details about the retreat here: Lake Powell Quilters 

The quilt above is called "Rustic Star". I make it a few years ago and it is one of my favorites. 

This  table runner is called "Circling Stars" It has been published in Keepsake Quilting Catalog. We all love patriotic colors. 

This is "Grandpa George" I know you have seen this one several times but I wanted to let you know I now have kits available on the website. Just click on Grandpa George for the link to the site. 

Don't forget to go to the next Christmas Mystery Blog..Bits and Pieces by Joan 

She has a cute block! Next Block

My schedule for the next few weeks is a bit on the crazy side. I leave tomorrow for Page, Arizona until Sunday. Then on back home to St. George for two days then to Salt Lake City, UT to meet the movers to load up my household contents to finalize the move the St. George. Crazy life I know but I do love it! 

Until next time friends!

Keep stitching! 

Mystery Block and Giveaway!

Hi Friends!

Yes, I know today is the blog hop and I'm going to post my block and all the info... but first let me show you what has been going on at my house! 

The quilt in this picture with the red yard ties was made by my grandmother. She used old clothing and left over fabrics from her sewing. Grandma Bessie was a wonderful seamstress and would re-make clothing. This quilt a treasure to me.. she lived to be 93. Sorry the picture doesn't do it justice. I'm going to reproduce this quilt someday. I love it just that much!

 Here are my puppies taking their afternoon naps. They have been to the groomers and came home with "candy corn" scarves.. they are so adorable.. I just love them!

Remember the blocks I showed you on the last blog? Well here is what the finished block is going to look like...what do you think? I'm having so much fun with it. 

Have you seen Lisa's new book????

I'm going to be giving a copy away on my blog... Woo Hoo! I might even get it signed while I'm in Houston visiting. You will need to leave a comment and I will be picking the lucky winner on November 7th. 

Here is a picture of my block for Week 4 of the Christmas Blog Hop! 

Click on the link below to get the pattern. 

I am making kits for this block... I have a few in stock and will be making more. I'm leaving for Houston on Sunday and will be back on Nov. 1st so I can get more kits out then. Please be patient and know that I will fill all orders as fast as I can. The price for the kits is $10.95 which includes all wool and background. Thread is not included you will need to purchase your own. I used Valdani size 12 perle cotton for my embroidery. 

LINK BELOW:

"Christmas Special Delivery" pattern

"Christmas Special Delivery" kit and pattern. 

I hope you are enjoying this blog hop as much as I am! Next Week is my dear friends at Olde Green Cupboad Designs..Gloria, Vicky and Heather are making another adorable block for you to enjoy! Keep Hopping Friends!

 Don't forget to leave your comments for the Giveaway! Enjoy!!!

Life is good...

Hi Friends! 

Are you following the Christmas Blog Hop???

 Rhonda from Farmhouse Threads has organized and it started on Oct. 3rd. She said her kits are flying off the shelves... her design is so cute! My block is finished and I will get to reveal it on Oct. 24th. Make sure to look at my previous blog to see all the designers involved. 

I've been doing a little (bunches!) of organizing. This is a picture of the closet in my sewing room. Why is it closets are never big enough? This one is filled to the top. I have lots more storage bins in the garage full of fabric. I believe that one can never have too much fabric. I remember when my mother was alive she told me "Joyce, I bet you have a thousand dollars worth of fabric there"... LOL oh if she only knew. Mom didn't sew. But she was right I did have a thousand dollars worth of fabric..and maybe a bit more.

After organizing my closet I decided it was time to start a new quilt project. I love half-square triangles. I can't wait to show you all what's coming next in this design.. any ideas?

I went to Utah Quilt Fest and had a wonderful time. This is a quilt I designed called "Aunt Sarah Jane" my good friend and part sister Krisanne Watkins was given this quilt from the Quilt Guild Board. It was her gift for being a Past-President of the Quilt Guild. 

Okay friends I have now blogged twice in the last few weeks.. Life is good! 

Long time. I know.

Hi Friends,

I know it's been a long time since I have blogged. I love running into you at events and shows. I wish I had a good excuse for not blogging but when asked about it I say "I don't know.  Life gets in the way sometimes." I enjoy reading blogs.   Yes.  I'm a bit of a "lurker".

My girlfriend Rhonda McCray of Farmhouse Threads approached me to be in her Christmas Mystery Blog Hop.  Now that's a way to get me blogging.  We are going to have lots of fun and there are wonderful designers involved. I feel privileged to be invited to design.

I want you to know that I am here. It's been so long since I blogged that I am having trouble getting my pictures to load.  Dang it all! I'm going to keep trying because our blog hop starts on Saturday Oct. 3rd and I don't want you to miss it!

-Joyce

Join us for Farmhouse Threads
Christmas Mystery Quilt Blog Hop!

For 10 weeks, beginning October 3rd we will share with you free patterns from some of our favorite designers to complete a Christmas Quilt just in time for Christmas. Each week one designer will post the pattern to make a Christmas block using wool appliqué and embroidery on cotton. Week 10 will include the instructions to put all of these blocks together with some fun borders to complete your Christmas quilt. Finishing kits will be available from Farmhouse Threads.

Make sure you sign up for each designer’s blog/website to receive the free patterns.

Please share the blog hop with your friends and have them follow along!

Week 1, October 3rd – Rhonda McCray, Farmhouse Threads

Week 2, October 10th – Shawn York, Rusty Crow Quilt Shop

Week 3, October 17th- Debbie Busby, Wooden Spool Designs
Week 4, October 24th – Joyce Weeks, Geoff’s Mom Pattern Co.
Week 5, October 30 – Gloria Parsons, Olde Green Cupboard Designs

Week 6, November 7th – Joan Grenke, Bits and Pieces by Joan

Week 7 November 14th– Kathy Campbell, Heart to Hand

Week 8, November 21st – Jeni Gaston, Woolen Willow Designs

Week 9, November 28th – Lisa Bongean, Primitive Gatherings

Week 10, December 5th – Finishing Instructions from Farmhouse Threads

San Diego Quilt Show


San Diego Quilt Show


Hanging In There.


Laid up for a bit longer.


Words of wisdom.

Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!

I can't believe we are already into February and it is almost over.  I went to Florida to visit friends and go to 2 Retreats. It was great. The first retreat was a wool hooking retreat. I am a newbie and it was great fun. Look at all the gorgeous wool.

Here is what we do at "Hooking" retreats--visit old friends and make new friends.

The next retreat was at Camp Blanding in Jacksonville where you just get to work on projects and laugh until you hurt. Great friends and fun there as well.

Here is my first finished Hooked wool project. I made a stool and I just love it. I think I'll be a "hooker" for life.

While staying at my friend Gloria's house we made some fun organizers using big cans. I'm not sure the name of the designer of this pattern but they were great fun to make.

I made two of them.

We also made some fun coasters using a "hickory nut" template. Gloria is always making fun things to give away at retreats and this was a quick, easy project.

This is my "Love Bunny Hop" pattern that I will be teaching next week in sunny San Diego.

We are doing a mini-retreat at Rosie's Calico Cupboard. It is so fun we sew and have pot-luck Friday night and then sew all day Saturday and half day on Sunday.  The Shop Hop will be going on at the same time so lots of people to visit with. I'm going to see the new Primitive Gatherings in Murietta while visiting sunny California.  Loving my new digs in St. George, Utah.  It is nice to be closer to San Diego, one of my favorite places. Thanks for stopping by.  I love to get your comments.