Woo Hoo -- this really is such fun. We're definitely going to have to have more sewing parties girls!
This will be my post for today -- click HERE for the Party Post with all of the links to our "partiers"!
I'm watching "The Notebook" -- had to start out UBER SAPPY -- it is a Valentine Sewing Party after all!
Have moved from coffee to DDP!
And, my strip sets are stitched
Off to sew! Will be checking all of your blogs, and back with an update in a couple of hours!
Update
"If you're a bird, I'm a bird." "It wasn't over, it was never over. It still isn't over" -- oh, be still my heart! Focus, Kelly, Focus! Focus on sewing. Focus on pressing (giggle).
Have moved back to coffee. Sidetracted for PC w/ Mom!
Project status:
Am visiting all of you -- such fun projects out there! Hey Kris (Dandelion Quilts) -- couldn't figure out how to comment -- love that quilt though, and can't wait to see it!
I leave you with a favorite line from "The Notebook" -
"The best love is the kind that weakens the soul, that makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts, and peace in our minds." What a romantic Noah is (sigh -- good sigh) -- oops, FOCUS!!!
Alright, on to visiting the rest of you!
Next up in entertainment - "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"!
Update 5:00 P.M.
Color Me Happy -- I'm having a A BLAST TODAY!
Had a late, but very nutritious lunch:
Project Status:
"Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" - Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Garner--about a man who as a result of pain and rejection closes his heart to love, but learns that some powerful lessons through meeting the ghosts of girlfriends past, present and future! A laugh A LOT, cry a little chick flick that's one of my fav's!
DOH - it's getting to the good part - must go, and sew!
Update 7:00 p.m.
Favorite line from "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" -- "Pain beats regret every day of the week, and twice on Sunday."
Project status:
Watching "Life Or Something Like It" with Angeline Jolie, and Edward Burns--another fav. Lanie is totally consumed with success and appearances, but learns some important lessons after she's told by Prophet Jack that she has only one week to live. Funny, makes ya think, a definite must see.
Is there anybody out there who's still partying with me??
Update 9:00 P.M.
Woo Hoo -- I'm rocking now! I'm feeling so young -- remember when we didn't even go out until 10:00 p.m. because that's when things got started??
Project status:
Favorite line from "Life Or Something Like It" - "Someone once said, 'Live every day as if it were your last, because one of these days, it will be.' Prophet Jack was right - a part of me did die that day. The part of me that didn't know how to live."
Also watches "Sweet Home Alabama" -- love that one too.
Favorite line - "Since when does it have to be one or the other? You can have roots and wings, Mel."
Watching "The Story of Us" with Bruce Willis (everyone tells my Studly he looks like Bruce Willis) and Michelle Pfieffer.
Okay -- I've got a few e-mails from some girls who are partying late with me -- thanks girls!
Update Midnight
Seriously -- this was too much fun. Favorite line from "Story of Us" -- "God, you're a good friend, and good friends are hard to find. Charlotte said that in Charlotte's Web . . . ." Love this movie.
I finished the night off watching "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Favorite line -- "The man, he is the head, but the woman, she is the neck. And, she can turn the head any way she wants."
Project Status:
DONE!
I'm signing off now to relax, snuggle, and enjoy
a glass of wine with my hero, my knight in shining armor, with the one who romances me, the one who makes me laugh and shine, with the one who gives true meaning to the celebration of love, my Valentine, and my very best friend--my Studly.
Baby, you beat Noah, Conner, Pete, Ben and Ian every day of the week--and twice on Sunday! I love you.
TTFN,
Kelly
Woo Hoo indeed, lol, this is fun! Love the fabric you chose for this quilt. See you later...
Posted by: Kim @ Stillmeadow Quilting | January 23, 2010 at 09:46 AM
Oh, I just love this! it is going to be so cute! I have never watched "The Notebook".....someday...I am just listening to music and trying to make some progress.......Melinda
Posted by: melinda cornish | January 23, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Nice! I'm having a great time!
Posted by: Michelle | January 23, 2010 at 09:55 AM
WOW! I agree we have to do this again! The attendance at the party is wonderful and so are all the projects. Valentine's Day is sure going to honored in the CGQC world this year!Your project is looking good!
Coffee is on for me.
Posted by: Joan | January 23, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Just make you that you don't follow up with "Steel Magnolias" or else you will have really cried up all of your tears!
Lovin the blocks!
Posted by: Stefanie | January 23, 2010 at 10:25 AM
I can't wait to see the finish on this...looks cute. I LOVE The Notebook...great choice.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | January 23, 2010 at 10:56 AM
OOH - who doesn't just get "goose bumps" while watching "The Notebook", one of my ALL-TIME favorites.
Right now I'm just thinking of them in Noah's house while he's showing her that he's going to buy it one day.
OOH - and then when she finds the easel and drawing things he leaves her when she awakes alone in the bed.
Just melts my HEART.
I think I need some more Doritos.
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | January 23, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Love your fabrics, have a happy sewing day !
Posted by: Béatrice | January 23, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Hi! Darlene of SewCalGal share what y'all are doing on twitter! I am working on some Valentine Day stuff today and would like to participate, even if it's unofficial. I blogged and posted pictures and will look and comment on the participants projects, if that's okay with you? Let me know, thanks!
Posted by: lollydo | January 23, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Hi Kelly, just posted my progress so far. I'm off to visit everyone.
Here's the link to my update:
http://acraftymoment.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentine-sew-along.html
Posted by: Cora | January 23, 2010 at 11:35 AM
LOVE the Notebook ! Also, An Affair to Remember ! and Chocolat! Your project looks cute, cute , CUTE !! Have fun and thanks for hosting this extravaganza !! :)
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | January 23, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Your fabric is really cute; can't wait to see the finished product. Started making boo boos so I figured it was time for lunch and a peek at what everyone else was up to. This is fun--thanks.
Posted by: Alice | January 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM
This is fun! I LOVE the Notebook...can't help but cry even though I have seen it like a bazillion time! Your project is coming along great...now I better get back to mine!
Posted by: rene | January 23, 2010 at 11:58 AM
I'm back from my morning meeting. Went way longer than I anticipated, but I'm settling in and starting to work on my Valentine project. Nothing new to report yet. I love your project.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | January 23, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Oh Kelly how cute that is. Please do this again...I've been busy all day baking cookies for the retreat...haven't even made it upstairs...sigh. I love your quilt in your header...sooooooooo pretty.
Posted by: Carol | January 23, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Your blocks are oh so cute!
I'm all for some kind of spring sewing party. I am enjoying the day.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | January 23, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Oh my those blocks are absolutely gorgeous!What a fun day! Can't wait to see it all done! Off to visit more partiers!
Posted by: Joan | January 23, 2010 at 01:55 PM
I should do something like this with my Flirtations panel...someday. No movies and no snacks in here. Just working away!
Posted by: CJ | January 23, 2010 at 02:06 PM
You are all the highlight of my day.
Wish I could have sewn along, but I'm enjoying the blogs anyways. Next time!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. | January 23, 2010 at 02:07 PM
Ghosts of girlfriends past???? Never seen it...Who is in it?
Posted by: Stefanie | January 23, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Well. I have a bit of the flighty brain thing going on here today, too...taking forever to cut and sew the simplest of things. I've been enjoying peaks at the other projects more than my own! Have not seen Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - hope it's time worthy once I get to it.
Posted by: Kim @ Stillmeadow Quilting | January 23, 2010 at 02:30 PM
That Noah..you have to love him. Brady was almost a Noah thanks to Nicholas Sparks.
Okay. So as you can see, Blogger and I haven't been getting along to well today...of all days. I fixed the last post, so it can receive comments as well. What a pain. Big apologies.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | January 23, 2010 at 02:43 PM
I love watching the Notebook. Such a wonderful love story.
Your Valentine blocks are so cute!
Posted by: Kim | January 23, 2010 at 02:48 PM
Woo hoo Kelly, what fun today is. I had fun 12 hours ahead of you girls because Australia wakes up before you hahaha. I will have all day to visit everyone. I just want to let you know that you are running this event very well. It's user friendly and easy to navigate (not too high tech). I can get addicted to this, thanks so very much. Really appreciated you afford.
BIG L♥VE N♥t
PS: I will follow this on Twitter too. Hope you will mine
Posted by: Natima | January 23, 2010 at 03:02 PM
This is awesome Kelly. Here's the link to my progress:
http://acraftymoment.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentine-sew-along.html
Posted by: Cora | January 23, 2010 at 03:10 PM
Cute blocks! Thank you for the fun today! ;-)
Posted by: call me crazy | January 23, 2010 at 03:32 PM
That is such a cute project Kelly! I'm listening to sports (basketball and tennis) rather than watch a movie.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | January 23, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Kelly, I love your blocks! They are gorgeous!!
This is so much fun! I need to do an update now:-)
Posted by: Lisa | January 23, 2010 at 04:33 PM
I am watching a replay of the Donations for Haiti telethon (Canadian version), waiting for the pizza to arrive. Love your blocks!
Posted by: annieb | January 23, 2010 at 04:34 PM
This is fun we should do another one for Easter or Spring!
Posted by: Melody | January 23, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Really cute blocks! This was an awesome idea! Let's do it again!! Come over and check out my little completed quilt top! Polly http://auntpollysporch.blogspot.com/2010/01/voila-madeline-is-done.html
Posted by: Polly Monica | January 23, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Your blocks are adorable, I love them!
Posted by: Carolyn | January 23, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Oh Kelly I findly got on your link. It kept telling me there was no connection. Wow! I just love your blocks. The vibrant colors are so cheerful just like you! Can't wait to see it all done!
♥♥♥
Posted by: Joan | January 23, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Kelly, Your project is turning out beautiful, love those blocks. Thanks for inviting me and for co-hosting the party. This has been so much fun!!
Posted by: Cora | January 23, 2010 at 06:43 PM
These blocks of yours are just too cute - so "Valentine-y". I am lovin' them. Maybe you ought to just pass them over to me. I
Here's my finish....
http://sewcindy.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentine-sewing-party_23.html
I'm now going to go around saying a BIG hello to everyone and check on projects.
Sewing hugs and blessings...all day.
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | January 23, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Hi K!
Just checking in. Love your blocks.
I havne't seen that movie either. I guess that I am going to start a list for next time. Me...I'm "watching/listening" to the Figure Skating (olympic trials).
Catch ya later.
Posted by: Stefanie | January 23, 2010 at 07:09 PM
LOL, I remember always thinking I had to get home early to get up for work the next morning early.
He He He, those days are gone. Now I just go to bed early FOR NO REASON....
ROFLOL
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | January 23, 2010 at 07:23 PM
Umm ... it's only 7:41 here. I have a lot of time left to party on! Thanks for all the fun and encouragement today! Sure made the time fly!
Posted by: lollydo | January 23, 2010 at 07:42 PM
I'm still here...sewing away :) Loving your project and also your favorite movie lines!
Posted by: rene | January 23, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Wow! You did a lot...looking good! It has been an awesome day! I had a blast! You throw a great PARTY!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | January 23, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Got it basted! Now I am going to attempt some quilting. I'll let you know if I sign off.
Love this idea!!!!
Posted by: Stefanie | January 23, 2010 at 08:16 PM
I am in California. Party on ... stitching down the binding now *puttin' on by best rocker face and pumping my fist*
Posted by: lollydo | January 23, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Love those blocks and following all the fun and eye candy today. Can I ask what pattern you're using? It's adorable. Thanks.
Posted by: Kim D. | January 23, 2010 at 08:55 PM
Hi K!
My arms and eyes hurt! I am going to sign off for now, but I will continue the party tomorrow.
Thanks for hosting! I had an AWESOME time.
Posted by: Stefanie | January 23, 2010 at 09:19 PM
So cute. I love your quilt blocks.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | January 23, 2010 at 09:41 PM
WOW! That's a beautiful quilt.
Posted by: Moneik | January 23, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Wonderful project finished, I really love it ! It was a very nice day even with my time zone, thank you very much !
Posted by: Béatrice | January 24, 2010 at 12:10 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your quilt...cute as cute can be.
Posted by: Carol | January 24, 2010 at 02:59 AM
That is A S O L U T E L Y gorgeous! What a fun party. It was (almost) as good as if we ahd been in a large hall sewing all together.
Your quilt is such a beauty !
Posted by: Joan | January 24, 2010 at 03:17 AM
I have to tell ya, you've named so many wonderful movies, I think I need to have a box of kleenex near me soon and just chill with chick flicks and my dogs.
I just don't know if my Studly could beat Noah...LOL
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | January 24, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Cute, cute, cute! What? Well, the entire day was delightful. And, your quilt is downright adorable. I think I have quilt envy. LOL
I sewed with you all day and finished a scrappy secret project for a designer friend and got half way through a new Schnibble quilt.
You need to plan another party and soon cuz this time I want to attend.
Posted by: Darlene | January 24, 2010 at 06:37 AM
Super cute end result....it sounds like you had a great day.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | January 24, 2010 at 07:08 AM
Wow, you got a lot done! Congratulations. I watched Star Trek last night while I appliqued...not much of a chick flick! I'm continuing the party today...it was too much fun to stop!
Posted by: Carolyn | January 24, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Looks like you had an awesome sewing day Kelly! Thanks again for organizing such a fab party :^)
Posted by: Quilter Going Bananas | January 24, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I finished mine this morning~ ;-) http://crazyboutquilts.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-schnibble.html
Posted by: call me crazy | January 24, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Thanks for guiding me through this gonna be a perfect valentines day.I find it good entries that would walk me through. Great post.
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