i was making bias binding for a quilt on the weekend. i think that's what it's called. and i made way too much. i have an extra 2 1/2 metres of it. it is 7cm wide when it is opend up. would you like it? if so, leave me a comment and tell me how much you weigh. i'm kidding. tell me why you love spring. and i will randomly choose one of you in a few days.
i have been slowly working on another japan quilt wall hanging. i sold the first one to raise money for japan. i am hoping to enter this one in the umbrella prints trimming contest. but the deadline is fast approaching. i need at least an extra hour every day this week.
i made my very first pot holder on the weekend. it's the perfect quick gift project. for my aunt. who hosted easter dinner. after opening it she told me she has recently started collecting bird things. yay. and those rounded corners with binding. that was a first for me. and i am pleased with how they turned out. double yay.
** genevieve is the lucky one who gets the bias binding tape. yay!**
the binding is very pretty indeed! :)
i loved that japan quilt you made up, and this one looks like it will be just as fabulous! :)
how very neat that your auntie started collecting bird! i love when things like that happen! :) what a great pot holder.
thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity! so nice and generous of you! let's see, where i live, the weather stays pretty nice all year around, so i'd have to say what i like about spring is that i can tell the days are starting to get longer! yay!
Posted by: shannon | April 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Such beautiful photos and colours!
Posted by: Veronica Darling | April 26, 2011 at 01:54 AM
Spring - what I love about it, is that running becomes more enjoyable, and it's so much closer to Summer than Winter is!
Posted by: Karen LePage | April 26, 2011 at 03:30 AM
I love spring for all the flowering trees...the Magnolias are my favorite!
Oh, and I weigh...HA!
Can't wait to see how this Japan quit comes out.
Posted by: Nikkole | April 26, 2011 at 04:48 AM
Above zero temperatures! (And all the green stuff that eventually follows that :)
Congrats on your pot holder. I really like the rounded corners. All of mine are getting kind of old and you've reminded me that I can make some new ones myself. :)
Posted by: peanut | April 26, 2011 at 07:07 AM
I love that pot holder - it's so cute.
My favorite part of spring is the color. I feel like winter is so grey and barren, and all of a sudden these lovely little brilliant bursts of color in flowers shines through.
Posted by: Lisa Fine | April 26, 2011 at 07:57 AM
My favorite thing about spring is the sakura, even as a child when I didn't know what to call them...
Posted by: tami lyn | April 26, 2011 at 09:57 AM
What I like most on spring? The growing and opening. The small little seed is coming up to a big plant! So UNBELIEVABLE! So WONDERFUL, so PEERLESS!
I like most sakura and peonies. (A little bit too early, but today I saw beautiful peonies at the zoo - in front of the ducks. All white and big and with bright yellow stamens.)
Hope to have a chance at your giveaway - I would love it!
mei
Posted by: mei | April 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM
I love spring because it brings about a change in the air and in me! Looking forward to longer days, jogs without gloves and hats on, rain boots and summer shoes, dresses without stockings and leggings... the list goes on and on! :) Love the potholder!...binding scares me a bit too much right now.
Posted by: cindy | April 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I love spring because it happens so fast here in Mtl. the flowers bloom overnight and it seems like summer is just moments away. And spring mean asparagus. Yummmmmmmmm!
Posted by: missweb | April 26, 2011 at 05:28 PM
love your potholder! I keep dreaming of making some, but never seem to make the time.
spring is so awesome because of all the unexpected flowers that pop up. oh, and all thosee blessed dandelions! I love them so much (and all my kids know that and bring me a daily dandelion bouquet :)
Posted by: monica | April 26, 2011 at 07:24 PM
I love spring because of all the Vitamin D to lift my spirits! Some days I feel as though I could fly!
Oh - and I weigh 98 pounds. (just kidding)
Posted by: Mom | April 27, 2011 at 06:46 AM
I love spring because of the way it is filled with promise and good things to look forward to. Plus now, it reminds me of when I got married! I love to think about all the things to come, holidays, great weather, new opportunities.
I weigh too much, but do you know what? I don't care!!
Posted by: Clare | April 27, 2011 at 07:52 AM
I cannot wait to see your new Japan quilt, the colours are so beautiful. I love Spring because it makes me feel renewed. Everything becomes a wash of colour and new growth is everywhere.
Posted by: Genevieve | April 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I am trying to bind a big (two hand) pot holder with rounded corners and struggling, any tricks to suggest?
Posted by: Kirsten | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Oh yes, and I love spring because of the cherry blossoms, and it means the warm weather is finally, hopefully, on it's way.
Posted by: Kirsten | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 AM
The binding looks so pretty. can I touch it?
right now I'm loving the birds, and that my baby girl learned the ASL sign for birds. :)
Posted by: Rita | April 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM
oh leslie, i am loving these peeks at your projects. i can't wait to see the japan quilt, i love the colors and prints you've chosen!
and that potholder is fantastic. i've been wanting to try one for a while now, but i think the rounded corners might kill me.
Posted by: kate | May 05, 2011 at 08:13 AM
I cannot imagine women actually enjoying making them!sf
Posted by: Office 2010 | December 16, 2011 at 06:24 PM