Woo Hoo - time for the party to begin. To view all of the "Party Links", click HERE. Let the fun begin!
12:00 a.m.
Even my late partier's have signed off (frown)! I didn't finish Project 2
but, I made some progress. Will finish it up, and be back tomorrow with the pix!
Okay - favorite line from "Dirty Dancing" (after watching it TWICE) - at the end, they're dancing, she did the lift - they're still dancing, and Johnny is singing to Baby:
"Now, I've had the time of my life. No I never felt this way before. Yes I swear, it's the truth -- AND I OWE IT ALL TO YOU ... "!!!! And they kiss . . . be still my heart!! I think I better watch it one more time LOL!
Alright, after that I must have a bit of vino and snuggle with my Studly!
Thanks girls - "I've had the time of my life . . . ."
10:00 p.m.
I'm definitely not going to finish - and it's all Cindy and Michelle's fault
because now I'm TOTALLY distracted! I wasn't going to watch this - but they just kept talking about it (temptresses that they are) - so I'm not going to get finished with Project 2, and it's all their fault! IIIIIIIIIIIII
oops - lost my focus there - looking at Johnny - thanks a lot girls!
8:30 p.m.
Late partiers - Michelle, Cindy, and me! Are there any more late partiers out there??
Okay, a little progress - but not much! I've been visiting all of you girls! What pretty Spring projects - and what fun you all are!
This is a start on project 2. But, a long way to go! May have to move back to coffee - and to that chocolate!
Movies & Favorite Lines
"He's Just Not That Into You" - Alex "You're my exception."
"Fried Green Tomatoes" - Evelyn "And, if you won't listen to reason - there's always TOWANDA!!" and Ninnie "How many of them hormones are you takin, honey?"
"Footloose" - Wren - "You're beautiful. I mean it - - - you are Beautiful!"
Now Playing - "13 Going On 30"!
Seriously, if you're still out there - drop me a line!
6:05 p.m.
Sustenance down
too stuffed for chocolate. GASP even I can't believe I said that!
moving on to Project 2! I'm gonna try to finish it tonight - so that Hershey Bar is still going to come in very handy!
5:50 p.m.
Dinner is served - and Cindy, I'm sending you ANOTHER cyber Hershey's bar - just to make sure you're good LOL!
4:30 p.m.
Geeze - time flies when you're having fun! Now, my regular readers know just how much I love making mini - quilts!
Well, I've designed several mini-quilts for the new pattern company, and finished the first
(special thanks to Sue for getting this "Charmette" logo done on such short notice)
"Charmette" quilt top today.
Allow me to introduce:
“Katiebug”
The quilt is named after my Sweet Daughter Kate. The quilt is made with "Whimsy" fabric by Fig Tree Quilts. The blocks in this quilt are called "Cat's Cradle". This made me think of the song "Cat's In The Cradle" by Cat Stevens - which always makes me think of my Katiebug (that's what we called her when she was little), and just how quickly the first 20 years of her life flew by!
For my bright, bubbly, warm-hearted daughter, who has brought us such joy - I love you so much - and, I'm still so proud to be called "Katie's mom"!
May your life always be filled with love, laughter, joy - and a touch of "Whimsy"!
12:00 p.m.
Progress
Switched to DDP, and only had to use
the seam ripper once!
Favorite Line - Some Kind of Wonderful
First chick flick down! Oh girls, I tried to not start out so sappy this time (like I did last time with "The Notebook" - but I'm not sure this is much better)!
"Some Kind of Wonderful" - okay, let's just say it's an 80's verson of Taylor Swift's song "You Belong With Me".
Keith thinks he's in love with Amanda (hot heels wearing girl). His best friend Watts (not so hot sneaker girl) is in love with Keith. Keith blows his whole college savings to buy Amanda (hot girl) diamond ear rings - but, realizes his true love is his BEST FRIEND (sneaker girl), and give the ear rings to Watts instead.
Watts: (weeping as she puts on the ear rings)
"So, how do they look?"
Keith: "You look good wearing my future."
Heart melting sigh - perhaps I should put in "Terminator" LOL!
Hope your sewing is going well!
9:00 a.m.
Good morning girls! I'm ready for the party
Project 1 - Check
Chick Flicks - Check
Morning Sustenance - 1/2 Check -- need to make more coffee!
I'm off to add a few links to our list, and then to sew for a bit! I'm so looking forward to our day of sewing (and snacking) together!
TTFN,
Kelly
Hi Kelly--it's 10:30 am and I am up--but---I may need some of that coffee to get me going--I really did too much already this month me thinks--as I can not find my "with-it" self--well I will go down and get Mary her tea--maybe that will charge up my batteries---i have gotten one block done--so far---
Hugs, Di
Posted by: Diane | February 27, 2010 at 07:45 AM
Good morning Kelly! I'm not on the list~ I guess I got mixed up, I posted about the sewing party, but didn't put it in my title. :-/ I'll still be sewing though~ Happy stitching!
Posted by: call me crazy | February 27, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Looks like you are ready to go...I see you are watching My Girl today, such a cute movie :) Looking froward to some good movie quotes today!
Posted by: Rene | February 27, 2010 at 08:37 AM
Pancake fund rally is over, grandkids have left, Scott is in the garage working.....it's Sew Cindy time...YIPPEE
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 27, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Pancake fund rally is over, grandkids have left, Scott is in the garage working, and now it's Sew Cindy time...YIPPEE
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 27, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Have fun sewing. I got to work on a binding for a little bit this morning. Now I am off to my sons birthday party at the local roller skating rink. I just love "Some King of Wonderful" That is one of my sewing movies as well.
Posted by: Dawn-Marie Fahey | February 27, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Everyhing checked out here too. I can't wait to see your finished project as I am certain it will be D i v i n e ... oh! oops that must come from the fact I am watching the "Ten Commandments'. I choose that movie as I thought I might need some Divine Inspiration...Oh I am certain Moses would love your project too...LOL
Enjoy!
Posted by: Joan | February 27, 2010 at 09:29 AM
Enjoy you day. You got some wonderful fabrics to work with. And looks like you are watching movies in your sewingroom :) Wish I had a tv in mine.
Posted by: May Britt | February 27, 2010 at 10:21 AM
I loved that movie when it came out! My then boyfriend, now husband of 24 years looked so much like Eric Stoltz did in that movie...Memphis Bell too. They look nothing alike now, but back then it made for interesting conversations with my girlfriends...ahhh to be 15 again!
Posted by: Loralynn | February 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM
I see THAT McD cup!! You're not hiding a thing from us!!! LOL
Okay, for me, it's lunchtime........pancakes are done, snacks are cleared out..........hmmm...what to eat next, what to eat next....LOL
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Look at that wonderful pile of parts you have there! You go girl!
Posted by: Carol | February 27, 2010 at 11:31 AM
The movie sounds wonderful! Never heard of it.
I really enjoyed today! I am now making a round to see what everyone has been up to. You can really notice, there is a time difference!
Have a lot of fun!
Posted by: simone | February 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Thanks for the "coffee"--I am finally on a roll here--have updated photos even and now I am on a minny break--eating some chocolate--drinking some cold tea---then I have to do some hand work for the next step!!!!
Fun--is the name of the game here--who cares if we get any work done or not?????
Ok--I will get back to work--soon!!!
Hugs, Di
Posted by: Diane | February 27, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Hey Kelly & Everyone! It's around 2:15pm and I've finally made it! The iron is heating up and I'm waiting for the picture to upload to my post...I'm going to get me a cup of coffee. It's going to be a FUN day!!!
ps...I've told my DH & son that I'm invisible for the rest of the day. They said 'Okay.' LOL!!! I love it!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | February 27, 2010 at 12:23 PM
It's simply amazing what all that caffiene can do, isn't it!!??? Glad to hear you are using your seam ripper less often! It makes sewing SOOOOO much more enjoyable :-)
Your blocks look great!
Posted by: Marilyn | February 27, 2010 at 01:43 PM
I'm on a hunt.............for chocolate, got any?
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 27, 2010 at 02:38 PM
i sure didn't get as much done today as I had anticipated...it was a fun day though - I think I will continue to party into the night..Love your quilt..you really rocked it out today - good for you!! I'm jealous!!!
Posted by: Brenda | February 27, 2010 at 02:47 PM
'Katiebug' - WOW! How cool is that?
Posted by: Michelle | February 27, 2010 at 02:53 PM
Okay, that's bad, Kelly...
"Cat's in a Cradle" is done by Harry Chapin.
I had to go check with hubby and THEN check on Ipod to make sure...LOL
I love Katiebug.
You still haven't offered any chocolate. Man oh man, I'm HURTING HERE...
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 27, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Alright Cindy - I'm a 70's kid - so the version I listened to (and the one on my blog playlist to the left over there) is by Cat Stevens! Did Harry maybe do the original??
Posted by: Kelly@CharmingChatter | February 27, 2010 at 03:21 PM
Signing out from Sweden.. well past midnight here.. but wanted to check in to see some updates...
wow.. what a wonderful little mini quilt you have done.. super duper!!!
Posted by: Stina | February 27, 2010 at 03:39 PM
Beautiful. You've been busy and had fun today. How many movies were you able to watch? I haven't seen The Notebook yet, but definitely interested. Love your quilt!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | February 27, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Love your Katiebug! The fabric just suites it somehow. You had a productive day! Thanks again to you and Joan for hosting another fun virtual sewing experience! I am off to dinner and will catch up tomorrow.
Posted by: annieb | February 27, 2010 at 03:52 PM
Gasp!!!...No room for chocolate!
Oh I am in love with all of it!
XOXO,
Stef
Posted by: Stefanie | February 27, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I love KatieBug...and Sue did an awesome job on the logo...Charmette...LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Carol | February 27, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Katiebug is adorable!
Posted by: Michelle | February 27, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Yummy projects and the food looks delish!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | February 27, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Hi Kelly--it is 9:30pm now--I think I am done in posting and reading for now--but I do plan to get back to my sewing--it is coming along==may post one more picture yet tonight--but it has taken me longer than I wanted to do this project--but hey--Rome wasn't built in a day -- right??
This has been sooo much fun again--THANK YOU--
Hugs, Di
Posted by: Diane | February 27, 2010 at 06:26 PM
Kelly, I LOVE Katie Bug, it's so darn cute! You have to let us all know when your ready to start selling them ☺
Posted by: Lisa | February 27, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Hi Kelly,
I just packed it in for the evening..had to do some laundry folding...uggg.
thanks for the fun day - hopefully I'll complete the elephant tomorrow so I can get it in the mail!!!
hope to join next time - maybe I'll have more time...
Posted by: Brenda | February 27, 2010 at 06:48 PM
When is 8:30 p.m. on a SATURDAY night LATE?! Don't make me laugh! I'm just getting started! LOL!
Posted by: Kim | February 27, 2010 at 07:03 PM
I'm still here and I'm about to play some more. Although with Patrick tuning up, I'm afraid my heart is going to start beating out of my chest............don't you hear it?
Man, he can melt me anytime!
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 27, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Hey all! Just posted my itty bitty teeny tiny amount of sewing I was able to do in the time I could spend today in my sewing room at the party!! Sigh... hope to do ore tomorrow!! Her's the link!!
http://auntpollysporch.blogspot.com/2010/02/spring-sewing-party-2.html Polly
Posted by: Polly | February 27, 2010 at 07:25 PM
Oh that Katiebug is so sweet!! I love it.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | February 27, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Oh me oh my I love the Katiebug Charmette and now the red, white & blue one, as well. I'll take two kits, please!
You made incredible progress today, Kelly. Woohoo!
I've just posted my finished project - I had so much fun. Thank you!
Posted by: Darlene | February 27, 2010 at 07:55 PM
I love your Katiebug quilt, perfect with the Whimsy fabrics. Will you be selling your patterns? I still want to make the Santa quilt with the ME panel.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | February 27, 2010 at 09:45 PM
I'm up late with you sewing! It's just after 11 MST, so I think I'll call it a night, but it's been lots of fun.
Posted by: Moneik | February 27, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Great looking quilt. Thanks so much for the fun day. Can't wait till the next one.
Posted by: Claudia | February 27, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Some lovely lovely porjects!!!
This was so much fun and it was great meeting all kinds of new bloggers.
thank you and Joan for organizing this and having let us join the fun!
Posted by: simone | February 27, 2010 at 11:22 PM
Good morning....from Sweden...Think you did good... I know I couldnt watch and sew at the same time.. either way i would get distracted... ;o) Thankyou for Yesterday!!! :o)
Posted by: Stina | February 28, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Lovely blocks, especially love the Katiebug block.
Posted by: Kim D. | February 28, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Love the Katiebug quilt. And me to love mini quilts. Thanks for hosting this Spring Sewing Party. Hope we can repeat it
Posted by: May Britt | February 28, 2010 at 04:58 AM
I really like your log cabin with Rural Jardin. Believe it or not I've never made a log cabin but I think I found one I really like. Yours! Are you using a pattern or is it your own creativity?
Had a great time yesterday.
Posted by: Liz M. | February 28, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Ohhhhhh! I'm lovin' your log cabin! Even though you haven't said what your second project is, I want to make! Do tell!!!! :)
Posted by: Michelle | February 28, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Very cute project! Thanks for hosting the sewing party. It was tons of fun!
Posted by: Moneik | February 28, 2010 at 09:27 AM
That looks like the perfect day to me - I LOVE Katiebug, Kelly it's CHARMING, just like you! [Love the logo too!] Love the red white and blue quilt too. How fun - I hope I can come join next time!
Posted by: Allie | February 28, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Wow I love what you had done this weekend.. Great work!
Thanks for hosting this Spring sewing party :)
Take care!
Posted by: Marica | February 28, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Wow! and then some.....I love your projects... oh the Katiebug is so special and sooo Katie! It was a fun day yesterday!And everyone accomplished so much,and gorgeous projects... not to mention all the chocolate that was being passed around.. If my computer was not in full view I was going to sneak out and check up on everyone last evening when I had my company... Oh but I was good and the perfect hostess!( in action that is: my mind was on the Spring Sewing Party) Thanks Kelly!
Posted by: Joan | February 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM
So it sounds like you enjoy a little "Patrick" too. LOL I had to wipe the drool running down my cheeks last night.........LOL
Man, he just "does it" for me....and we're talking DOES IT....
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | February 28, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Kelly ... I love your Katiebug pattern! You are so talented at designing quilt patterns. I can't wait to make this!!
Posted by: Jeremy | February 28, 2010 at 04:12 PM
Kelly what fun! I did not check the computer much yesterday, so I missed the interaction. But I'll know better next time ;-)
Posted by: Jocelyn | February 28, 2010 at 05:52 PM
I love your little Katie Bug quilt! Polly
Posted by: Polly | February 28, 2010 at 06:00 PM
Missing playing with the Charming Girls (and Guys). If I ever get my redecorating projects finished, I'll be back. But I'm following y'all. Seeing some fun stuff.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 01, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Cute projects! I love the Katie quiltlette! Wow... look at the fun I missed!
Posted by: Sinta | March 01, 2010 at 09:38 AM
I'm catching up because I've been mia myself for about a month now :(
But I wanted to let you know that I have the same corelle dishes... I just love that pattern <3. So thinks I'm a little nuts to love dishes but I do anyway lol!!!
I may have to join in on these sewing parties at some point! I just wish I had a place to sew... that I owned :(
I'm still working on that!
Posted by: Mandy | March 27, 2010 at 09:53 AM