My first completed project of 2011!

I had to work quite hard on this quilt to get it finished for my Dad's birthday! Sorry for not blogging on the progress of it but I wanted it to be a surprise. Plus I was way to busy to blog on it while I was trying to get the darn thing finished before surprising my dad.

The title of the quilt is Delaware: Sunlight through the trees.

I was inspired to make this quilt from spending time in the chaise lounge on my parents deck at the house in Delaware. It was while I was recovering from my freshly broken leg and was spending 90% of my time laying down. The design is my own.

My work on cleaning the sewing room continues... I may be giving e-bay a try!

some new antique buttons to add to my collection

While I was in Delaware on vacation I had the opportunity to explore a couple antique shops... and as I am always on the look out for interesting old buttons...

 Green/gray plastic flowers

 

Rhinestone and plastic, very classy!

Very pretty green, the color swirls in the plastic and they look like very yummy hard candies!

 A pack of old Holly Hobby buttons! A real blast from the past and brought back lots of memories.