Saturday, October 23, 2010

Sweet Pink Saturday

Hello everyone and Welcome to Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly our gracious and beloved hostess. After you leave me a sweet comment ;0) run right over and visit her and there will be the list of all the pinkalicious blogs to have fun visiting today!

I can not believe how this week flew by...it was truly a week of getting things done....I planted 78 more Tulips in a glorious array of PINKS and lots of Daffodils. Hubby was out working on things to get ready for winter and he came in one afternoon to ask if I forgot to cover up the holes the bulbs were planted in, in one garden. When I went out to look, my friends, the squirrels, had dug perfectly round deep holes all over my garden with their noses. I got the rake and covered up the holes. I made sure, when planting them, that they were good and deep to discourage their naughtiness!!! I know winter is coming and they are busy burying their peanuts and walnuts, but when the ground is frozen and the snow deep, poor things never find them. Mad as I get at them, I always have plenty of food out for them as I know I would hate to have to dig in the snow and wind and cold for my dinner!

My pink busy-ness this week, involved making a special order baby quilt for a little girl due in December....I had fun with the embroidery in the corners, and the beautiful squares came from Abbie
of Special Jays on eBay. She has the most glorious collections. It makes you want to quilt and quilt even if you are like me and most limited in your quilting abilities. lol!




I am making a pair of little baby shoes out of some of this pretty fabric, to tuck in the package for an added surprise....

And, my daughters Christmas present is in the works....
Of course I have to show the "before" and then what I started this afternoon....



I hope she will like them as if she does not, I am snatching them right up as I have the perfect place for them!!!
And one last burst of pink, well, and white and purple, too, before I say "bye".....I have a few flowers that just do not want to give up to Winter...just like me..lol!



Be sure and visit Shabby Cottage Shops and our beautiful boutiques full of delicious treasure for decorating and Christmas giving....we have a wonderful give a way, too, that you will want to enter for sure! Lots and lots of "pretties" to win....

And, thank you for your dear comments...they mean so much to me and always put a smile on my face...they make my day!
Jil
xo

15 comments:

fannipauline said...

Your quilt turned out very pretty and I love your color combinations. The girl will love it and treasure it......I love the tables you are doing for Kimi and she will love them too. How many have a mother as talented as you are.....I am hard at work creating for my big Show coming up and am very pleased with how things are coming together....
Hugs.....Pauline

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Good morning Jil,
Your quilt is just darling and I'm sure that little girl will be very pleased with it! I have a little girl arriving in December too; first granddaughter! Yay!
The mosaic tables are going to be gorgeous when they're finished. You have been a busy bee, haven't you? Happy Pink Saturday, dear friend! ~Blessings

Sue McPeak said...

Oh, Jill....your blog is so beautiful with all the Pretty Pinks! Loved your post today for Pink Saturday with the special quilt and the mosaic table. Beautiful gifts. Happy Pink Saturday!

Dru said...

Wonderful pink post, the quilt is just beautiful and I love the little tables! I have yet to try my hand at mosaic, but you certainly are an inspiration! Happy Pink Saturday!

Brenda ~ The Heminger Farmhouse said...

Hi Jil :) What a beautiful and special quilt you created! A treasured heirloom it will become. And those tables are going to be just perfect, I am sure she will LOVE them!!

Have a wonderful weekend sweet friend! Stay warm with these cooler temps we are having! :)

Warmest hugs, Brenda

Char said...

Jil, now I see why I hardly ever hear from you, you have been very busy!! The quilt is a keepsake and just beautiful. I am sure the new little angel will be very happy to have such a piece to cuddle with.
The tables are beyond gorgeous. I am sure they will be loved. If not, please send them to me!!! HA!!
Be well and have a Happy Pink Saturday, Char

Patti said...

Oh, Jil, the quilt is beautiful...and that table is beyond beautiful. I am in love with it!!! Pink, green, and white...my favorite color combination. I am definitely drooling over that.

Blessings to you,
Patti

Unknown said...

The quilt is beautiful! The table mosiacs are gorgeous too. Happy PS!
Roselle

Nancy said...

Jil, so lovely! I'm sure your daughter will love the table.

Happy Pink Saturday!

(I'll be working on my blog/shop redo in Vermont/hotel room. No distractions, so perfect!)

Unknown said...

G'day Jil ~ What an EXQUISITE baby quilt ... I want one! It is absolutely awesome & the embroidery, WOW!

Your tables are beautiful!
Have a wonderful PS week ~
TTFN ~Hugs, Marydon

Debbie said...

I am downright crazy about the tables you're making for your daughter's gift! The tile is beautiful, and I know they are going to be perfect.

She'll just have to love them!

That quilt is beautiful too. I love the pastels. I just wish I had the talent...

I can't wait to look around the rest of this blog.

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

What a sweet baby quilt. I wouldn't mind having it for myself!

The mosaic tables are wonderful. I know she will love them.

hugs
Sissie

Unknown said...

Happy Pink Saturday Jill, Thanks for becoming a follower and I love your post, your quilt is beautiful and the tables are totally Fab! Hugs to you Pink ones today of course! We came back from our honeymoon to go to a Navel base so are lives were similar in the beginning! Have a great weekend! Marlou

Donnie said...

So many pretty pinks there. I love the quilt you made and that table is something I hope I can attempt some day.

Sherry from Alabama said...

Oh my, you have been busy and have so much prettiness to show for it! The quilt it just beautiful as are the tables. You are quite a talented lady.

Sherry @ A Happy Valentine