Valentines Party!  {show and tell}

Valentines Party! {show and tell}

Look at all these great Valentines inspired projects you’ve been working on!!

Barbara sent this to us! Love it!

I think this Northcote Range fabric, by Cabbages and Roses is very romantic.

 

 

This quilt and accessories are AWESOME!   In Jean’s email she said that she was inspired from the heart block video, and put this together!!

I absolutley love it!

I’m so glad you all shared!!

Do you have any specific Valentines day traditions?  Or things that make it memorable for you?  Growing up, my Dad always gave us each a little heart with chocolates, and we felt so special.  (he still gives us our own boxes of chocolates.  Such a sweet guy!)

As a Mom, i had to come up with something to do, that included everyone and would be the least painful. (as far as putting it together, and making everyone happy) LOL.

 So, I came up with one dinner I could make that ALL my kids would eat (without complaining.)

With 5 kids, that is a tough bill!  That is when I started the traditional Valentines dinner of French Toast.  (I make a few, stuffed french toasts, mmm) and the rest plain.  You see, I wanted to have a nice dinner and be able to express love to each other, with no whining!

The first time we started this, I think we only had three kids.  I had each one of them go around the table and tell one thing about each member of the family that they loved.  It is truly the sweetest thing.  They were all crying by the time it was over, because they realized how much they loved each other.  Such sweet moments, I hope I never forget.  I look forward to it every year, and it’s kind of fun to have our own little tradition.

If you have a chance to comment, I’d love to hear what you do with your family.

If you haven’t today, tell someone you love them.  There is never a bad time to say those words.

Come back tomorrow, I have one more absolutely adorable wall hanging to share.

~Sarah

  • Maria Kievit

    I have 5 kids also, and we took 3 of them with us out to dinner on Sat eve.  The other 2 were somewhere else. 

  • Littlebuddie1997

    Love all of these! I would used them whether it was Valentines Day or not! Beautiful:)

  • Kagaruiz

    I am argentinian…..living in Mexico…I LOVE Patchwork…..but in this city there is no place to go to learn. Beautiful work!! Congrats

  • Jean Sewing Machine

    I used “Chemistry” and “Happy Hearts” layer cakes, plus other yardage to get the variety and colors I wanted in my quilt. I just love the fabrics in these two assortments. Thanks for posting it, Sarah!

  • Countryblocks

    I love all of them and the pretty red fabric

  • Monique

    The above projects are beautiful.

    I got breakfast made for me this morning from the love of my life for the last 30 years.

  • Jennifer C

    About 3 weeks ago I found your website and You Tube tutorials.  I had always wanted to learn how to quilt but didn’t have a clue.  (I re-read my manual everytime I turned my sewing machine on).   I am a visual learner and the tutorials were perfect for me.  I watched them over and over, and even would stop what I was doing to watch again.  I wanted to make one for my daughter’s 2nd birthday (2/13) with a valentine theme. So, I made one in less than a week with fabric I bought from various places.  I’ve attached the end result.  Thanks for teaching me how to quilt!  I’m hooked!   Literally everything from cutting to piecing to binding to stipple stitching was learned because of your site! (I did everything on my little Kenmore machine.)  Thanks!

  • Sarah

    WOW!!  What a fabulous job you did!!  It is so great to hear from you, and that you have learned so much!!  You are obviously a natural!!  Great, great job!  Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/2QZ2GG3QS2VGC5PIKS34CDB7VE Jade

    The Valentine quilts are beautiful. I love the quilt Jennifer C did for her daughter. Great first quilt!

  • Clinhart440

    I have always wanted to quilt…I am now addicted to your website and tutorials…I have ordered some of the rulers, but have already started to cut squares and strips out of fabric that I have been buying for years…I am so happy to have found your site…thanks for all the great tips…I love Jenny!!!! She is so easy to understand…   

  • carol

    i need a new iron. what would you recommend? i quilt alot and dont know if i should get a cordless one??

  • Sarah

    Thanks so much for your sweet comment!! We love to hear your success stories!  Have fun quilting and sewing away!!  Have a great week!

  • Anonymous

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    ## Jenny Doan replied, on Feb 24 @ 12:38am (UTC):

    Hi Carol, My Daughter has a cordless and loves it. I always look for an iron with a long cord, steam, and auto shut off. I loved my Rowenta and I love my Oliso.I also have had great irons from walmart! so just try them and good luck!
    Have a great day!
    Jenny
    Doan
    info@missouriquiltco.com

    (888)
    571-1122
    http://www.MissouriQuiltCo.com

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  • Dinorah

    Hola yo vivo en México pero en el estado de Hidalgo y también me encantan estos proyectos, me encantaría que aquí hubiera un lugar para aprender a hacer todo esto tan hermoso pero bueno, por el momento sólo nos resta aprender a través de los videos, a mi me cuesta un poco de trabajo porque no hablo inglés pero con solo ver voy aprendiendo poco a poco. Saludos.

  • Jwall9913

    Jenny,  In some of the video tutorials I have watched, I can tell that you are using a Singer Confidence Quilter sewing machine.  Are you happy with that machine or is there something comprable price-wise that you would recommend over the Singer?  What are pros and cons of the Singer that you have found?  Thanks!!

  • MissouriQuiltCo

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    ## Jenny Doan replied, on Apr 5 @ 2:22am (UTC):

    Hi, The Singer Confidence is a fine machine.  It just isn’t heavy
    duty enough for me!  I need a machine that can go for hours and
    hours.  It would be a good machine for once in a while.  But I like
    a heavy machine.  You should try it and see if you like it.
    Have a great day!
    Jenny Doan
    info@missouriquiltco.com

    (888) 571-1122
    http://www.MissouriQuiltCo.com

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