Here are the finished blocks from the 2011 Aunt Pitty Pat's Halloween Block swap..

didn't they turn out awesome!!

LOL I need to thank Creative Down for the photo.. since I swiped it from her blog :) 

This year I tried a new technique.. I did some free motion stitching on my Witches Cauldron. I had to back the block with stabilizer to keep the material from puckering, when I stitched the bubbles. 

I also used variegated thread to make the bubbles...

I have to tell you ..... 

I am still laughing at my lousy bubbles .. 

I can't draw a straight line.. nor can I sew a circle :)

The girls really out did their-selves this year... They used paper piecing, applique, patch work hand-stitching, creative embellishments.. free motion stitching...and the list goes on and on.

The photo really doesn't do these very fun blocks justice... 

Your blocks are FANTASTIC Ladies..

Thank you again for playing along. I hope you think the extra wait time was worth it ;)

Halloween Blocks were mailed out today :) Yeah!!!!

I mailed out all the wonderful fun Halloween blocks today after work... I hope you like them.. they were really cute this year... for those of you that owe me postage I will send you and email shortly with the amount due ;) Fees can be paid via the donate button here on the blog ;)

Thank you all for another fun year of Halloween blocks... Now start thinking ahead for the Christmas block swap. I will open the sign ups in a couple of weeks :)

What will they come up with next?

Have you seen the latest trend????

I have to say I am always amazed at what people come up with..... 

I was blown away at the following ideas.
I hope you try them.. let me know how they work out for you :)

Salad in a Jar

You will find a very interesting and clever tutorial at
Salad in a Jar 

Try this out Mason Jar Meals. You can find the tutorial at
Big Red Kitchen.
Also check out Mason Jar Meals part 2.

If you want other great ideas for using mason jars.. run over to  

The Decorated Cookie.

You will find these fun food recipes. Drinks, Sweets, meals, and salads.

Wow I don't know about you but
this is the perfect way for a single to be able to keep food longer.
I am always throwing out food.
I don't get it eaten fast enough..before it spoils.
Plus you have easy great meals at your finger tips.
Not to forget... the money savings too :)

If you have links for recipes.. 
please share them with us ;)
Happy Cooking and Canning ;)

With Heavy Heart.... You are not forgotten....

 

A big "Thank You"..... to all of you that have lost a loved one,

or risked your lives to keep our 

Wonderful Country Free...

God Bless all of you!!!

Block Swappers

I must make a dead line to all of those that still have their blocks out!!! At the end of next week (7 days) all blocks received will be sorted and shipped back to the ones that sent their blocks in on time.. If I don't have your blocks in that time frame.. please don't send them...... If your blocks are received after the 7 days... I will ship them back. Sorry It has been almost a Month after due date.... 

I am sorry to those that have completed and waited so long for your blocks... You have waited long enough! Thank you ladies that have completed this swap on time. 

I also Thank You....for your patience in this long drawn out swap! 

This is really no way to participate in a swap, keeping everyone waiting!!

***UPDATE*** Spookable Halloween is UPoN Us :)

  Halloween Tote Bag with Matching Mug Rug Swap.  

This is the tote bag and Matching mug rug that I gave Nadine last Halloween ;)

Sign ups start today :) 

Sept 2nd end sign ups on Sept 25th.
 *** UP DATE***
The projects need to be
received not sent to your partner no later than
Oct 25th.

Send APP the following @
auntpittypatsfun@yahoo.com

Name
Address
Phone number
Blog

The requirements in this swap:

1. One Halloween tote bag made with Halloween fabrics. Please make your bag at least a 13 X 14
2. 3 little Halloween goodies... exp candy bar, pack of gum, life savers... etc or even sewing notions.
3. 3 Halloween FT Qts and one spool of  matching thread. (Please good quality Quilt shop FT Qts)

4. One matching mug rug at least an 8X10. (Halloween cup optional)

5. One surprise gift... inexpensive!!!! I stress inexpensive!!! Exp: cookie cutter, Halloween decoration you make, old Halloween recipe book you already have... or even fun recipes on card stock. Remember inexpensive.

Ladies try to use your stash for this project..
or even up-cycle your material for this item.
You could use vintage buttons, old lace,
old sequins, old tulle anything your
little ole heart desires :)
Be creative and have fun!!

ATTENTION:
If your not into Halloween and want to play along..
let me know you want a fall tote and I will see if I can find you a partner! I can't promise but I will try :)

I had a lot of requests to do a Halloween Tote swap agian .. lets have fun!!

This Swap will not be Angeled.. sign up at your own risk!

Crafty Goodness... How do you want your Room??

I have been working in my Dinning-room.. I am turning it into my sewing room.. I know I know.. I just did that with the upstairs a couple of years ago. I have found I am not so creative up there. It's not as comfortable as being down stairs. The number one draw back of upstairs is you can not hear the door bell when it rings. I want to know when my swap packages get here.. That way I don't have to make a special trip to the PO to pick them up. The number two reason is.. its either too hot or too cold up there. I like to be comfortable when I sew :)

I have been looking at fun and creative ways to store things in the sewing room .. I have found some fun stuff I thought I would share with you :)

This fun idea was found at My Blessed Life.. 10 Craft Room Organizational Tips.

I have always liked this storage idea.. You can find it at SparkBark This would be perfect for someone like me with tons and tons of pretty buttons :)

 

*** I am so excited Big Daddy O said we would build 
one of these thread racks 
when the weather cools down!!!
Yeah I am so excited!!! He's such a nice Daddy***

 Here is a very clever idea.. I can use this one for sure.. one can never find the perfect place to put their threads and bobbins .. and I think I just found my solution here on The Creative Homemaker.

Here is another great idea in how to store some of those buttons and bobs..

This was found at The Girl Creative. You need to run by and see how she dresses up this little spice rack ;)

Your asking yourself what in the world is this and what would APP use it for.. well my sweet friends this is a 45 rpm wire record holder.. wouldn't this make an awesome Quilting Ruler Rack? I am going to have to keep my eyes open for one of these.. there are tons and tons of styles.. I just want a fun one that is wire like this one ;)

 I am sure your thinking to yourself has APP gone mad .. this is a photo of a bathroom.. well ladies. I loved this idea because you could put a towel bar above your pressing board, mat or what every you use to press. Hang your spray bottles of starch, sizing, water or Fragrance to make your fabrics smell fresh and good.

 I love this little shelf.. you can find these at garage sales and thrift shops for next to nothing.. I am also going to be keeping my eyes open for one of these ;) This photo was found at Daily Ode of Delaido 

Now when you saw this item.. I am sure you said.. Now I know APP has gone mad. It's a wire Veggie Rack.. I can see this rack filled with all those left over strip scraps.. all scooped up in one spot.

APP is always losing her scissors.. this would be a great way to keep track of them. With a Magnetic Strip.

The whole idea about this post was for you to find creative ways to make your sewing room more functional by using recycled items.. or new inexpensive items. 

Why spend lots of money setting up your sewing or crafting room when you could be spending that money on fabric or supplies..

If you have any great ideas to share... please add the link to your comments :)

I have some very sad news....

Rest In Peace Tonk Tonk Ba Donka Donk

Tatanka has passed away ... I am sure it was from heat... its been over 100 here for weeks.. could not keep enough cold water in the bowls... especially when one has to work during the day. The last couple of days there has been no wind.... If I had only known.. he was in danger... he was and outdoor dog all the way... Could not keep him in the house.. he went nuts.... He literately would climb the curtains and walls trying to get out.

He chewed the bars of the kennel... wanting out!!!

I know he is in a better place now.... I will see him again one day!

Tatanka Thank you for being my friend!

Thank you everyone for your sweet words and kindness..
I know that in my heart of hearts he is ok.. and is happy chasing that Gillee Girl of mine until I get there to be with them. I know that he is doing what he use to do best.. herd the creatures... LOL I might have to re-teach him his manners when we meet up again... but I know that he will be the good boy that he was. All of you are very right I will really miss him. In fact after work .. I had to go out and stand by his pen. My heart is heavy.. but in time it will soar again....Because I know I will be with all my passed little fur babies one day!!

Thank you everyone for caring!

First Day of School in Ta Town

My niece started her first day of school at her new Magnet school. She was interviewed and selected to go to the Art Magnet School in our area this year. What is one of the staples for an ART School???? Of course an ART BAG. She had to have a new art bag to take... and guess who was asked to make one for her??? If you guessed The Pitty your wrong.. it was Auntie M :) 

Little Missy S loves the Beatles.. 

I incorporated some Yellow Submarine fabric in to her bag.... 

She loved loved loved it....

By the way Ms Nadine thank you for sharing the Beatles fabrics with me!!!

You made one little girl very happy!!

 

Look at this Happy Grin on her face!!! 

Missy S sent me a note via FB and told me she would carry it to school everyday! 

I am so happy she loved it!!

My sister was amazed.. she knows that I made it up as I sewed it together ;)

This was my second try at an art bag.. they keep getting better and better.. 

Maybe one day I will make one that is perfect!!

All art work photos are by my Niece Missy S...... Aren't they fun?
Please don't copy her art work..
THANK YOU!

It's been a great two days off.

I am so excited I had lunch with a great friend from work yesterday.. she is no longer working in my building. It was fun catching up and hearing how her summer is going so far...

The second great part of the day is the AC Guys are here right now putting in my new air unit as I type this.. I know that's not really exciting news for you .. but it's big news for me ;) 

Just because this post was boring... I will post a couple of tasty looking summer recipes for you to try ;)

 Brown Sugar Coconut Bubble Tea @ The Pastry Affair

Don't these look delicious... Watermelon Lime Sorbet Slices @ Food for My Family

I love a good tasting Cherry Limeade... I found a recipe @ She Wears Many Hats.

I hope you find these recipes interesting enough to try out.. if you do give us a review!! 

Stay cool... I know I will be after today :)