It Happened at the Candy Factory!
*Once upon a time there was a group of displaced (unemployed) elves who wanted to start a business. They thought they'd open a cookie factory but they feared their counterparts the Keebler Elves. They did some research and found that the Lifesaver Company didn't have any elves so why not start a 'new & improved' Lifesaver Co. After securing a major investor - Mr Sweet Tooth - they bought all sorts of equipment and yummy flavors; cherry, strawberry, lemon, lime, blueberry and got busy!
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It was a wonderful and exciting day when they released their first roll of New & Improved Lifesavers made by Elves. And, then tragedy struck - they were served with a 'cease & desist' order from THE Lifesaver Co - the letter talked about copyright infringement, trademarks, etc. They were also ordered to destroy all the candy they had produced :-( Knowing they were doomed they proceeded to destroy the candy while crying bittersweet tears.
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Mr Sweet Tooth was not happy, after all he'd invested a tremendous amount of money in the Elves' venture. He ordered them to sweep up all the broken pieces and make candy and he didn't care what it took. The Elves did as they were told and here is the result..................................LOL
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This is my Schnibble "Paganini" quilt (ver. 3) made with broken pieces (LOL) of Punctuation by American Jane for Moda and Snow Bella also by Moda. This line of fabric does include some adorable black prints but I opted to leave them out.
I looked up at my design wall while I was sewing yesterday afternoon and started snickering. Yes, I'm really good at entertaining myself. I HAD to write my story about the Elves.
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Thank you for indulging my humor on this Sunday in September! :-) I hope I haven't scared you away - come again soon!
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In Friendship!
51 comments:
Although I don't do pastels, it still is quite lovely! And your story has just enough whimsy to tickle me!
Happy Autumn, Darlene!
What fun - I love the colors - and I love that they inspired you to write the fun story. Wonder if those elves would come over and make me some candy - I won't let the copyright people find them.
What a wonderful story you told and the quilt is just charming!
Micki
I had to giggle too. Cute story and even cuter quilt!
You are hysterical!
You are so creative that you are now making up stories and characters to go with your quilts?!?! What a hoot!
Love this Paganini...think I want to make all the versions...they are all so fun!
Girlfriend...you are quite the story teller. You might have missed your calling! Loved it!!
Cute little story and cute little quilt too.
Made me lick my lips. :) Cute, cute quilt! blessings, marlene
I liked your story! but now I have a craving for Lifesavers! LOL :-) Very cute Paganini! Have a happy day!
I love the colors in this little quilt...awesome! Your story was so cute!
Very cute! All of it!!
Fun story and very fun quilt...LOVE it! I really like it without the black!
Thank goodness I'm not the only one who has these stories going through their head!
LOL - you are creative in so many ways, Darlene! Love the story and love the quilt - and now I want some lifesavers!!!!!!!!!!
Love the story!
Your quilts are lovely, but already know that:)
Fantastic Schnibble!! I could see this one on black background too!! It's a keeper!!
Thanks for the creative writing Elf adventure :)
Those are great looking broken candy pieces! Fun pattern. Someday I'll Schnibble too.
It's a beauty even though made from the elves broken pieces.
Great! Now I want candy! When I break my diet, I'm telling' the hubs it was your fault...k?
Love your little paganini! Whatcha gonna do with it?
You're so funny :) What an adorable quilt!
great!
Cute, cute quilt. I haven't found the pattern locally yet. I was hoping to so I didn't have to pay as much for shipping as I did for the pattern! Seeing yours, I may just have to do that......it is so cute.
Adorable story!
You are great at everything! I love the story and the quilt!
Funny you should ask where the pillow ended up bz I just posted it, lol! Stop by again sometime and tell me what you think!
Cindy
I really like this one, the colors are perfect and nice to see it in American Jane.
That is adorable! I'm not sure I would have liked the black in it either.
Love your elves!!
Enjoyed your post and love your candy blocks!
OK that was too funny! Your Paganini is beautiful!
Oh very cute! I was just drooling over some of that fabric line this weekend at my LQS!
Definitely looks like life savers to me....love it.
Love your Paganini, I choose the same version !
LOL. Great story and great quilt. Will it be called Lifesaver?
Very nice. Love the elves story...
What a cute story! Love your quilt! :0)
You sure do have some fun making up stories to go with your quilts. Thanks for the giggle.
I love it! And I equally love the story that went with it!
Hello and good morning Darlene..and now only do I just love your fictitious storyline but I adore your colourful new quilt...BEAUTIFUL it is ...ok, my dear, I am there with you...I want to know your secret...
wink..blessings msamm
OL! Great colors!
It took me a while to get it, very creative :). The quilt is very happy!!
Darlene ~ how fun. I love your quilt. You are a good storyteller!
You are a nut! lol! Your "Paganini" is wonderful!
This pattern has a modern look to it. Very pleasing. So...did you really make this? Perhaps the elves have been busy.
You're so funny! What a cute little quilt!!!
Darlene,
I'm thinkin maybe the Elves can find work over at the Keebler tree, ya think? *wink* I love your Paganini! Hugs...
I get silly when I'm tired, I hope that's not the same for you. It was an entertaining story that fit the lovely quilt.
Adorable quilt and loved you story Darlene!
LOVE your quilt!!! That is tooo pretty. Great story. You may have a future in writing stories you know. lolol
I love your pastels with crisp white background...just beautiful Darlene!
Your version of Paganini is just adorable, Darlene! And so is the story about the Elves - I had a good chuckle reading it ;o)
This is a lovely quilt.
I enjoyed the story that goed with the quilt...more LOL!!!!
Elzaan
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