Who Doesn't Love a Birdie Sling Bag?

Another Birdie Sling bag! This time it's made with Amy Butler's "Love" fabric line. You know how it goes-once you figure out the pattern, the next one is a heck of a lot easier. This one went together much better than the first thanks toJennie, who remarked, “I think you’re sewing that on upside down” at the sew-in. Wooops! If you link to her flickr page, you’ll see the birdie sling she made out of Laura Gunn’s "Poppy" line-it’s gorgeous!

This bag is for my Aunt who will be celebrating her 71^stbirthday on March 20^th.

Happy Birthday Aunt Bunnie! You’re gonna be stylin’!

An Pota Oir!

Tá mo bhríste trí thine!

There’s a lovely lady in Australia who’s giving away this most amazing quilt…

I’m not kidding! Link Banaghaisge’s giveaway to your blog, asap!

Not gaelic savvy?

Banaghaisge = The amazing feats and exploits of a woman

Tá mo bhríste trí thine = My pants are on fire

♥ Duff

Midday Update: Still feeling needy? Me too!

Link over to Em Celebrates and join her on a trek to Disneyland. Wait! You have to say that I sent ya--I get an extra ticket in the bucket! Em’s quilts are always awesome and “we regulars” love rides on the fun bus! Leave a comment and Em will take a photo—later you’ll see exactly where she was when you posted (sorta like sharing the ride with a friend, get it?!)

Bonus Round! You could win a miniature of this beauty:

Celebrating......A wonder-FULL life!

Okay, well, it’s been an exciting week. Supercute update: Patrick is off the breathing apparatus as of today and doing very well on his own! These pictures are from yesterday when he was under the lamps—checkout his cool shades! Sad and cute, all at once.

In other news, a big smooch goes out to Em of Em Celebrates! If you aren’t following her blog, you’re missing out on one of the most uplifting and inspiring blogs out there! She posted a picture of a quilt and I (naughtily!) commented that it didn’t match her house and I would gladly take it off her hands.

She sent it to me. As a gift. In wrapping paper no less! Just a few days before that, my friend’s Mom was killed and I was having a very hard time with that news. Em’s quilt came and covered me like a big hug, just when I needed it most. It is an amazing quilt and I am reminded of how heart-full it is to have such a thought-full, joy-full, bliss-full, peace-full friend; a selfless act that renews one’s faith in the human condition. I wish she could have heard me catch my breath when I ripped the wrapping paper or laugh as I stared at it (mouth wide open!) incredulously. Here it is on my couch. Try to double-click on the pic for a closer view!

But wait, there’s more…Em sent a quilt for baby Patrick. This is Liz, the mom, with the quilt. She tearfully explained to me that it is the exact colors she had just chosen for the baby’s room. She was astounded that a stranger would send something so precious. And that my friends, is Em. She’s just awesome!

So cute he could be mine! JK!

CELEBRATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In this case, it’s a new life! My son is finally a big brother! His dad’s fiance, Liz, delivered this little piece of heaven today (at week 28 in the pregnancy): Patrick Joseph Pilny. 2 lb. 11oz, 15 in. Liz is doing very well after an emergency c-section and Patrick came out screaming--a welcome surprise! He’s breathing on his own but is receiving oxygen to “remind him to breathe.” My heart swells with love!!!!♥♥ō♥♥♥

So, here’s a picture that shows Patrick holding onto Aidan’s hand and then Patrick holding onto Dad's hand!

Didn't win the others? Here's your second chance at love!

Security Alert! Another crazy woman is giving away the goods!

Click on over to Jandi in Stitches for your chance to scoop up these goodies!

another giveaway!

Now things are getting heated! It’s almost as if it’s a contest to give away the crazy-cute stash! That’s okay, though, because moments devoid of lucidity where someone wants to give away her HEATHER ROSS material are upon us my fine friends! This is some of the most coveted material on the market today and Heather of A LA MODE FABRIC is simply giving it away! Travel at the speed of light to her blog and sign up today. Before she come to her senses!

I love spring fever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here’s a few pics of what Heather is generously offering

(but there's more so click over and see for yourself!):

Two giveaways

Well now, this is one of those win-win situations. The following are two blogs with giveaways. All you have to do is click on the link and fly on over to get entered in the drawings. I get an extra entry just for telling you! How sweet is that? Now, let’s say you’re not particularly enchanted with the giveaways. That’s okay-problem solved! I love them so you can just give them to me. And I will thank you. Or make you cookies. Or proofread your resume. Or crank call that nosy neighbor of yours (just kidding!) Whichever you prefer. So, on to the good stuff!

Prize package #1 is 8- one-half-yard cuts of each of the Blush fabrics shown (total= 4 yards). Run to 44^th Street Fabric before Feb 22^nd! (photo property of 44^th Street Fabric)

Prize package #2 is a Plume jellyroll and charm pack (photo property of PicklesandBacon). Thanks go to Pickles and Bacon for her over-purchasing and then giving-it-away tendencies! And, Of course, the title of her blog has the foundation of the food pyramid-BACON-in it. Gotta love it!