a threaded jotting: mantra.

I made this embroidered jotting from fabric and thread just about this time last year for a fundraiser.

I was approached by an organization for a donation and instead of my usual handbag or baby quilt donation, I chose to frame this little guy. I was pleased to see the bids roll in...

The silent auction was to benefit a wonderful organization called ASK (Advocacy Services for Kids), a local non-profit  that offers support to children with emotional, mood and behavioral issues and their families. A cause which I feel strongly about, especially in my field of study.  

As for my absence, life has thrown me for a few loops and have spent much of my time attempting to straighten things out. I haven't done any crafting or making of any kind in a few months and I am beginning to feel like a fish out of water. I have to remind myself that tomorrow is a new day and that it is a gift indeed! Hope to be back soon...

~Erica

craft hope for haiti.

What a great way to help! I am working on my donation right now....

automobiles.

I bought a yard of the Alexander Henry car fabric about 6 months ago and never knew what to do with it. That is until this popped into my head. Keep it simple, I told myself.....let the cars stand out! I think it worked. I really enjoy how subtle this quilt is despite the bold colors.

closer.

I used four different colors of thread to grid quilt this. Although you can't tell the difference between the green and the yellow, it's there.

yep. Another shot. just in case you missed the first few...

And one last photo to show you the luscious cotton sateen binding. I have never bound a quilt with sateen and I gotta tell ya' its a really nice finish.

This quilt is being donated for a charity fundraiser....

I'm sure I'll be back soon, thanks for stopping in!