Thursday, April 5, 2012

TNT Thursday get's Truckin!

So it's my month in the Beejeeber's bee group.  And I have asked my amazing bee mates to make me Semi-Truck blocks.  Ya a bit random.  You see, my Dad just started driving trucks again and I thought it would be so much fun to make him a quilt to go in his sleeper.  One with Semi's on it, of course :)  I just can't wait to see what my bee mates come up with.  They are so amazing!!!  (Seriously, you can check out some of their blocks here :)

And you see those cool grey "chains" holding the cargo down.  Well that is what I tried new this week.  I played with some of the decorative stitches on my machine.  I have used straight stitch, zig-zag, and blanket stitch on my machine.  Decorative is all new to me.  And it was so much fun!!!  And I just love the way it looks.  What great detail it adds :)

And since I played with some decorative embellishment stitches I am linking up to QED :)



So that's what I was up to.  How about you???

And before I  sign off, Thank you to everyone who continues to link up week after week.  I am so glad that this linky is encouraging you to Try New Things.  I'm just so glad to see TNT growing.  We had 19 last week and that is a new record!!!  Who knows, maybe we will break that record this week :)




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16 comments:

  1. Very manly truck. I'd hate to say "cute" and offend the guys ;) I love that you used decorative stitches!

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  2. Super cute trucks - would love to see your dad's face when he sees it - he will love it I am sure! What fun!

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  3. I love this whole idea!! SO fun! Your block is awesome!

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  4. That's so awesome. My parents and grandparents own a trucking company and semi's and truck driving have pretty much been my life. I cannot wait to make something with this block for my dad and grandpa and uncles.

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  5. The idea is fabulous. Your dad will grin from ear to ear.

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  6. That is brilliant!! Be nice to see the trucks rolling in :)

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  7. I know this sounds dorky but it's the right word: Neato! Love your chains.

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  8. I like your truck block. Where can I find that pattern?

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  9. Very creative! I am sure he will love it!

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  10. Very cool! I tried a new thing this week, but can't post it yet, so hopefully I will remember to link up next week. :)

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  11. That's a great idea, I think it will make for a really fun quilt!

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Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa