Just a quick announcement about a must-have book being published this fall... Modern Blocks: 99 Quilt Blocks from Your Favorite Designers will be available in November and is published by C & T Publishing!
There will be 99 featured quilt blocks by different designers--together in one
Just One Quilt…
Sometimes just one quilt can can completely make your day. That's how I felt about my patriotic "Ric Rac" quilt. It's finished--well, ready to be quilted at least (after I figure out a backing). I seriously heart this quilt. It's one of those quilts that turned out exactly how I
Ric Rac and Recess!
It's Schnibbles Day and Parade Day or Parade Day and Schnibbles Day--whichever way you want to say it! This month Sinta and I are both scrambling to finish up our quilts for next month...but we are both going to have completed quilt tops by tomorrow morning. Just so you don't have to
Product Reviews
Recently I've had the opportunity to use some "new to me" products that I'd like to share with you. First up is "Soft and Stable." I met Annie Unrein a couple of months ago at a quilt show in St. George and was able to have a demonstration of this amazing product. Since I make quite a few
Giveaway–Hawthorne Threads
Have you ever visited Hawthorne Threads? This fun on-line shop is owned by a husband and wife team who have a great selection of fresh, modern fabrics.The new Anna Maria collection, Loulouthi has already arrived...along with Tula Pink's Prince Charming!
Well...Charlie and Lindsay
Covered!
Here's a close-up view of my most recent finish. Fabric: Ruby...just love it! Half-square triangles previously seen here. What is it?
Introducing "Just Swell!" I have needed to make a cover for my Janome for quite a while...it's actually been on the "to-do" list for a couple of
American Patchwork & Quilting
Do you have your August 2011 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting yet? Mine just arrived today...and if you look closely at the cover...
up in the right hand corner is a picture of a charm-square hexagon bag...that I designed!!!
It's been amazing to work with the editors at American
Enough
I came home from market with so many plans to sew. Somehow, that didn't happen right away...there were things to catch up on (housework and laundry) and research papers and final exams to grade. Still, I kept thinking about what I would sew first. I came home with some
Giveaway Day
Once again it's time for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day!
I've participated in the past, and it's been a great way to find "new to me" blogs! Plus, you just might win something.
I'm doing some studio cleaning this week and have some patterns, fabric, and one of these to give away...
Just
Ruby
I'm taking a little break from the market reports to share some market sewing. It was super fun to get the call from Camille one evening that Ruby had arrived--by the next morning I was cutting out quilts with this wonderful fabric.
The first quilt I made using Ruby was "Jellybean"--a
One More (I Think)…
More market...hoping it's still okay to post about it! I thought I might be able to finish with this post, but it looks like I'll have to do at least one more! First up is the French General section over in Moda-land. The new line is stunning (as usual), and the booth was
Market Post 3
I'm going to have to think up some more creative "market post" titles--because I have at least a couple more to go; I still haven't shared all of the market sewing along with goodies, patterns, and fabric from Sample Spree and book signings. But for today I have a few more amazing booths
More Market! (Lots of Pictures)
I still have lots of market pictures to share...it's so fun to look at them and remember the gorgeous fabric, the beautiful booths, and most importantly--the amazing people behind it all! Amber's booth was absolutely gorgeous, and she was so very nice, too!
A few Moda booths...first, the
Home Again!
Spring International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City was an amazing experience.
I just got home this evening and hope to gather my thoughts (and the over 150 pictures I took) into some posts that truly capture the spirit and the inspiration of this amazing event.
First, though...it really
Summer Lovin’
It's time for another reveal of some of my secret sewing! One of my favorite new fabric lines is Terrain by Kate Spain. It's just an amazing combination of color and pattern--and I have tons of ideas for projects to use it in. Recently I was asked to make a sample for FatQuarterShop;
Almost…
It's almost time for International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City...it will be here before I know it. And what better way to kick off the final countdown than a giveaway from Kimberly at FatQuarterShop! Kimberly is one of the people I'm looking forward to meeting later this week...and
To Market…
Market...it's just around the corner. I actually started reading blogs around market time just a few years ago and have always wanted to go. I've really appreciated the market reports others have done in the past and have always found the best links to these posts from
“Vintage Dishes”
Back in March I showed a sneak peek of some market sewing I did for Lori...
It was such a fun project that it was hard for me to share just these little snippets of Lori's new line, Sew Cherry for Riley Blake and her wonderful pattern "Vintage Dishes!"
But I'm happy to be able to
Something to Share!
I woke up this morning to this blog post (go check it out, Joanna's new camera bag is amazing!) and realized I could finally share a little bit of my secret sewing! "Stems" is one of Joanna's new patterns that will be released shortly. I really, really ♥ this quilt!
Joanna's quilter,
Prizes…
Once again, I have some fun prizes to announce! Yesterday's "Brocante" parade had so many wonderful versions displayed...thanks again to all who participated.
The amazing Carrie is sending a fat eighth bundle of Collection for a Cause to two parade participants; from my parade, Michelle will
May Day!
Happy May! I still can't seem to believe it--March and April went by so quickly! It's our own May Day parade here today--along with the announcement of our next parade project! We thought it would be good to have something fun and easy for May--and decided upon Candy Bar Pinwheels from the
Just Around the Corner…
It's hard to believe that International Quilt Market is just around the corner--I can hardly wait! The last of the market sewing fabrics arrived this morning, and I've been busy cutting out the last quilt. I still have a few bindings to make, but everything is almost checked off the
SkyReve Fabrics–Giveaway Day!
Happy Monday! Spring break is over for me, and it's back to a regular schedule...no more staying up late and sleeping in! This should be my last week of crazy market sewing--so soon I'll be working on things I can share right away. In the meantime, though, I'd like to
Checking In
Things are coming together over here...literally! Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes have quickly become quilts! I've been sewing with some of this and some of this...and I think I might have mentioned this before, but I'm smitten by both! I've got one quilt here to finish up (it's about at the half-way
Still Sewing…
Still sewing over here...six quilt tops finished since mid-March...just a couple more to go. I'm truly having so much fun--every fabric collection I've been working with is inspiring and incredibly beautiful. I believe it's going to be one amazing market based on what I've seen thus
Daisy Mae
Have you met Daisy Mae? Daisy Mae is a new design by Judi of GreenFairyQuilts.
I was able to piece this quilt for Judi using the "Just Wing It" line by Moda. It's a super fun quilt to make with simple piecing and machine applique'.
I love the swirls! I'm glad Judi got the quilting
Introducing…(giveaway, too)!
Introducing Fashionable Fabrics, one of my newest sponsors! Fashionable Fabrics is an on-line fashion fabric boutique run by a husband and wife team who have been in business since 2004.
Here's a note about their shop from their website:
Your source for the latest in fashion fabric from
Stash Week 16
It's been busy over here with a lot of market sewing. I wish I could share pictures now, but since I can't I'm taking pictures to share in a few weeks. The fabrics I'm sewing with are amazing and gorgeous. This is going to be one great market based on the lines I've already
Spring Theme Accuquilt Blog Hop
Today is my day for the Spring Theme Accuquilt Blog Hop organized by Darlene of SewCalGal. Darlene and the other bloggers have done a terrific job of presenting amazing spring projects and tips for working with Accuquilt Go! Cutters and dies. I have a spring block to share with you, and I'll
Sew Simple Strings…
Yesterday was one of those days where you don't have much time to sew, but you have to sew something...I didn't want to work on a Work In Progress--I wanted some instant gratification! Enter my collection of "strings." I was only going to sew one block...but you know how that sometimes
101 Patchwork Projects
Have you seen 101 Patchwork Projects + Quilts 2011? It's going to be hitting newsstands soon. And...
I received a few advance copies the other day because I have a pattern included in it (page 155)! I was really looking forward to seeing the layout and photography work...and I absolutely
A Little Sewing for Judi
I spent a little time at the end of February/beginning of March doing a little stunt sewing for Judi! This is Judi's latest design, Dahlia! (It's available for pre-order now and should be shipping around April 17th).
I love this quilt! The flowers are just fun, and they are
Wordless Wednesday (Well, Almost)
80 blocks and fantastic fabric...finished and ready to be quilted! Fabric: Central Park by Kate Spain. Pattern: "Picnic" from Scrap-Basket Sensations: More Great Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips (That Patchwork Place) by Kim Brackett. I ♥ this quilt! (Wouldn't it be great in Christmas
On the Bookshelf
Today I'd like to share a few books I've been reading here and there over the last few weeks.
First is Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration. This book is 159 pages of wonderful eye candy, delightful projects, and great inspiration. The colors are bright and modern,
A Little Handwork…and Some Winners
Handwork...I love it...it just seems to be so relaxing. I finished binding a quilt today and then was able to make a few hexies and applique a Dresden that has been sitting unfinished for a little while. Whenever I get a chance to do handwork I always wonder why I don't make the time to
I Heart a Parade
Parade Day is here--yay! I absolutely love seeing all the different versions each and every month. And today we have some beautiful versions of "Endless Summer"...but first I'd like to announce the pattern for March--"Brocante!" "Brocante" is a brand new Schnibble designed by Carrie
Sneak Peeks on Thursday…
I've been sew busy this week...nothing I can share yet, though! Luckily, Lori said I could share a few peeks of the quilt I made with her new fabric line for Riley Blake, Sew Cherry...it's such a fun quilt, and I had so much fun making it (Thanks Lori)!
Just another sneak peek...more on
Sponsor Giveaway Day!
Jenny from SewFabulous Quilt Shop has a giveaway for one of my blog readers! How would you like a $25 gift-certificate from her fun shop?
You could use it to purchase this Walk in the Park Fat Quarter Bundle...
Or this Amy Butler pink and brown bundle...
Or this Luck of
Saturday Stash
I've chosen Saturday mornings to go over not only my weekly stash report figures but also my sewing goals for the week ahead. It's really helping to stop and evaluate on a weekly basis what I need and want to work on in the sewing room. This week I only purchased two charm packs
Liverpool
Recently I made the Amy Butler "Liverpool" using some Soul Blossoms for a shop sample. I love the pattern! (I made the tunic-length with the elbow sleeves). I didn't completely keep track of my time, but I know I spent a couple of hours cutting and about 5-6 hours sewing. You could
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