Wool Crazy RR Update

I'm still trying to complete my first Wool Crazy Round Robin pincushion and I am happy to report that my center is done. I added the little boot before I sent my base on its travels and I am happy to report that it is now done.

This is how my base looks today: and here's a close up of my fancy boot. Are you lovin' the spider? I still have much to do to complete the base but I thought I'd show you how its coming along. Hope you're having some wool crazy fun...Brenda

The First Wool Crazy Round Robin is Ending Soon!

Seems like just yesterday I sent out my very first Wool Crazy pincushion base
to start its Round Robin journey across the country. Remember?

It was a sad little piece with one lonely boot to help it along.

Soon it was looking a little happier, after picking up some Candy Corns (in PA) to keep it company and then WHAM! It seems to disappear! I feared the worst for my little guy but I knew it would be safe in JoAnn's care and sure enough...when it left California, my baby had some friends.

Shortly thereafter it went into hiding again, this time Roseann was safeguarding it and wouldn't you know it, when it reappeared it was a bright and beautiful with Fall blooms and acorns...
So today when it arrived at my doorstep all decked out for Fall I was totally amazed at what a little trip around the country can do to a Wool Crazy little mat.... Stay tuned for the final chapter. This little mat will become a Wool Crazy Pincushion soon,
and I know it's going to knock your socks off! Woo-HOO!

Wool Crazy Pincushion, DONE!

Roseann's Wool Crazy Pincushion is DONE! JoAnn put the finishing touches on it and it is a sight to behold. I have to admit I am amazed at the transformation but I shouldn't, after all, she did write the book! LOL!
You can read all about how she transformed this unfinished pincushion into a masterpiece HERE! This is one of four, one down, three to go! Woo-HOO! I can't wait to see the others!

This picture was taken by JoAnn Mullaly.

Wool Crazy Round Robin a la Pat!

If you have been following our Wool Crazy Pincushion Round Robin you will remember seeing this cutie when it came by the Pumpkin Patch. Well, this week is had another great reveal over at Pat Sloan's place, where it was spiffed up some more. Isn't it amazing the way it goes from crazy wool to work of art? I love it! You can read all about Pat's additions to this cutie by

visisting her blog, HERE!

Hope you're all having some wool crazy fun!!!! =)

This picture was taken by Pat Sloan

The Wool Crazy Round Robin is Winding Down

This is it folks, the end of the line. The last pincushion has landed in the Pumpkin Patch and is now ready to go home. This is Pat Sloan's Wool Crazy Pincushion. The heart was added by our very own JoAnn Mullaly, the flowers are also by one of our own, Roseann Kermes and lastly, the ladybugs and bonnet...well, those are my contribution. Pretty Spiffy, eh? LOL! Now the pincushions (all of them) will travel home and be transformed from mats to actual pincushions. I can't wait to see mine. ARGH! It left with only one little bootie . I can't wait to see it!

If you've missed the pincushions as they have paraded through the patch,

you can see them on Facebook in my Wool Crazy album.

Hope everyone is sitching up a storm. Please post your pics so we can share in your accomplishments!

Thanks so much for checking in. See you soon! Brenda

Wool Crazy Round Robin, Round Two!

Our second round of the round Robin is in progress and mine is ready to ship. This one is Jo Anne's (as in JoAnn Mullaly, JAM, who is among our members and just happens to be the author of the Wool Crazy Book). I added the Pumpkin Stack and sunflowers. JoAnn added the acorn and leaves and Roseanne Kermes (who is also one of our members and cooked up this RR idea) added the acorn and crow. Now it will go to Pat Sloan who will add something to it and then it will return to JoAnn to finish it into the actual pincushion.

I have Pat's pincushion here so I will be working on that one today... OMG! That one is done in BRIGHTS. It's so cute!

Wool Crazy Round Robin Pincushion Arrival

Roseanne's Wool Crazy Pincushion has landed in the Pumpkin Patch, and I must confess her bee skep has me intimidated...wow! Keep in mind this piece is only 6.5" rd. All that detail in that tiny little skep. Amazing! Not sure where I'm taking it from here but stay tuned, I will keep you posted! B=)

It's a Wool Crazy Round Robin!

And this is my Wool Crazy Pincushion, TADA!!!! Ok, so it's not finished, yet!

But it's ready to go off to go off and visit Pat Sloan, who will dress it up a little by adding some of her crazy whimsical charm, and then it will be shipped off to see Roseann Kermes, who will also add a little of her own craziness to it, and finally it will be shipped off to visit with JoAnn Mullaly who will add some of her magic to it before sending it back home to me so I can turn it into a real pincushion that I will treasure forever...woo-hoo!

I stitched mine by machine, and I also aplique'd the witch's boot by machine. No fingers with hurt in the making of this block, LOL! I will not be using Ms Bernina on anyone's blocks but since this one was for me and I

am determined to master the art of crazy wool quilting by machine, I decided I would make it on my machine. Turns out JoAnn has had machine warriors in her classes so I am not unique in my efforts. I hope I can master this skill at some point but I'm not holding my breath...although...

I didn't hang ANY of my sides on this block! HOORAY! I am so proud. No hand piecing was required. LOL! That alone, deserves a prize, hahaha!

I would show you how I made it but I am no expert so I will refer you to the ladies in the know... their blocks are done and ready to go too.

Mine will be the only rectangular one in the bunch but after I made my round one, I couldn't fit my boot so I thought I needed to make a background with less pieces and larger spaces for the applique.

I can't wait to see how my block will come home all dressed up. =)

Don't forget to check out the other pincushions that will be making the rounds:

See JoAnn's Pincushion HERE!

See Roseann Kermes Pincushion HERE!

See Pat Sloan's Pincushion HERE!