This week is the last week of summer vacation. Sigh. Where did the months go? Really, I was going to do so much--paint the studio and organize every nook and cranny of the house. I was going to paint the guest room and decorate it with quilts. I was going to get the
And Now there are Three!
I love getting the new FatQuarterShop Designer Mystery BOM in the mail each each month...it's always fun to see who the designer is and what the block looks like. With three completed...it's starting to look a little like...well...Christmas!
This month's block is designed by Sandy
Heat Wave…
Finally found the courage to cut into my little stash of Katie Jump Rope...made a few of my favorite blocks...flying geese!
And I'm working on filling up a whole bowl of hexies...
Sewing a little bit more with some Fresh Cottons goodness...
And...I've been doing a little reading! I love this
Lists…
I've always loved to make lists...I have lists of works in progress, lists of things I want to make, and yes, I've even started my Christmas project list! Sometimes, though, the lists get a little too long for my comfort level...and I need to finish up some things and check them off!
Sneak Peek and Parade Winners!
First...just a sneak peek...I've been putting together my Jelly Roll Sampler quilt...more pictures to come soon! And now for the winners of yesterday's parade..."Joy Luck" seemed to be a hit with everyone...both parades were a lot of fun to see!
From FatQuarterShop...the $50 gift certificate goes
“Joy Luck”
"Joy Luck" is just one of those patterns that everyone loved...and it turned out amazing in every style of fabric used. First up in the parade today is Edith's.
Kim 's Swanky "Joy Luck."
Jo added some borders to her quilt to make it larger and used Verna just like
My “Summer’s End” Quilt
I'm calling this quilt Summer's End...something about the colors just remind me of a summer getting ready to turn to fall. I really heart this quilt and had a lot of fun putting it together (fabric Meadowsweet 2 by Sandi Henderson and pattern "June Bug" by Camille). I can't wait to
Happy August!
Happy August...I can't believe summer is slipping away...I'm definitely ready for the temperatures to cool down...but not so ready for the lazy days of summer to end. We're doing something a little different this month for our August Schnibble. Sinta and I have each chosen a different
Decisions…
A whole stack of the extremely yummy Meadowsweet 2 means you have some decisions to make...
A whole stack of new designs from the amazing Camille doesn't make the decision making process any easier...especially when you want to make every pattern! "June Bug" seemed to be the perfect match for
Saturday Favorites…
I've been working on another Fresh Cottons quilt, "Vanilla & Blooms"...I can't wait to start adding the applique'd flowers...it's really going to make this quilt. I have loved making this pattern--my favorite pattern at the moment--it's simple and quick, and there is something very
Surprises…
Surprises are always a lot of fun...and this week I had some great things come my way. First of all, this amazing star pillow came from the lovely Janelle Wind in Australia. Back in February she announced a surprise on her blog and asked if anyone could guess what it was...I immediately
What Do You Do in the Summertime?
I've been doing a little sewing...staying out of the heat for sure! I've got my Pint-Sized Wild Thing pieced together...once again just waiting for yardage to come out in the fall so I can add borders. It really is a fun quilt, and makes a terrific baby quilt or wall hanging!
I've also
Fabric Candy
I LOVE this fabric...hope to be able to get more It's a Hoot soon (I was so grateful to be able to buy this charm pack--but I definitely need a lot more of this fabric)!
I just love every color and every print. I started sewing right away...one of those times when you know exactly what
Summer Vacation…
I had a chance to get out of the heat for seven whole days...yay! It was wonderful to visit Mountain Green ( a very picturesque small town up Weber Canyon in Northern Utah) with family and also to have so many great quilt shops close by! Here is a little bit of what I was up
Simplicity…
A simple block (fun to put together)...and Fresh Cottons fabric--there is just something about this quilt that I love. (It's the third project for the Fig Tree Club, the "Summer Criss Cross Throw"). What is it about simplicity...Do you have a favorite "simple" quilt design?
Celebrate!
I know I've shared my "Tisket a Tasket" quilt before...but now it's quilted and home! Judi of Green Fairy Quilts did a wonderful job--it turned out exactly as I pictured it (she posted about it here)! The block above is the July block...so what better block to share for the beginning of
Go! Hexagons
I love hexagons and have been using my Accuquilt Go! Cutter to speed up the cutting process. Normally, cutting the hexagon shapes has been my least favorite part of making hexagon flowers, but now it's quite fun to cut out the little shapes! The Accuquilt Go! hexagon die comes with three
Schnibbles…and my Blogiversary!
One of Carrie's newest Schnibbles..."Joy Luck"... is our pattern for the month of July, and I love it!
It's actually the first Chinese coin quilt I've ever made; I've been wanting to make one for while, and it was a lot of fun (note to self...must make more coin quilts)!
I think the top
Summer Reading for Quilters and Modern Sewists
I've been wanting to share some books, old and new, that I've enjoyed reading over the last couple of months. Each one of these books has been an inspiration and is a source of several projects on my list.
I'll start with one I just received--Not Your Grandmother's Quilt: An Applique Twist
The Day and the Dress
It was her big day today...
She trusted me to make her dress...I was soo nervous...it had been 25 years since I'd made a wedding dress (my own)...
She picked the design ( I used Vogue 2842 and Simplicity 4014 to put it all together). Congratulations Candace and Spencer...I wish you both every
Design Wall
I've wanted a design wall for a long time...and just a couple of weeks ago found the perfect idea for me. (You can see Lori's amazing design wall (the inspiration for mine) and her wonderful studio here). Lori's idea was perfect because it was big enough to hold
Summer Is…
Summer is a brand new Americana quilt--finished just in time so that it can be part of our 4th of July decor...I'm in love with this quilt!
The blocks are from FatQuarterShop's 2009 Designer Mystery Block of the Month...each month as I pieced the blocks that came in my kit, I
Accuquilt Go! Fabric Cutter…
I've been seeing circle quilts everywhere...on blogs, in magazines and in books...and have really wanted to make one--but of course worried about cutting out "perfect circles." Thanks to the wonderful folks at Accuquilt...my circle problem has been solved!
I was super excited when I got the
Wednesday Things
Summer is flying by...I can't believe June is half over already...and with June came the arrival of the first block from FatQuarterShop's Designer Mystery Block of the Month...I really love this block and had to put it together the day it arrived...can't wait for number two! Yesterday's post
Another Quilt I Heart…
This quilt...."Saltwater Taffy"...this fabric...Fresh Cottons...both by Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Company...I ♥ the pattern and the fabric. I loved sewing the Fresh Cottons version for Joanna before market (Joanna shares the introduction to this quilt here)--and knew I'd be
Lily & Will and a Pattern Review
Some gorgeous fabric arrived yesterday...I won a giveaway from Anne of Bunny Hill Designs, and her new line for Moda, Lily & Will, is absolutely beautiful! Anne sent along a charm pack which has the blue, pink, and green colorways, and then a fat quarter bundle of the green colorway.
Jelly Parfait
Sneak Peek and Parade Winners
First up...a little sneak peek. While making the "2009 Designer Mystery Block of the Month" from FatQuarterShop, I made a second set of blocks using my red, white and blue Minick & Simpson scraps. I used mostly Prairie Paisley, with some American Primer, and a little
June, Already?!
And the June Schnibble is..."State Fair!" This is the second Schnibble I made...and the one that got me hooked on Schnibbles...
I look forward to displaying this one during the spring and summer...it's so bright and cheery...I used a variety of American Jane fabrics and especially love
Spring 2010 Market Sewing Part 2
Some Eye Candy & Shop Update
I've been doing a little sewing for my Etsy shop...and made four pincushions with Meadowsweet...
And one modern pincushion using Hope Valley.
Of course I had to make a pincushion using Bliss...
And then I had to make another.
I'm also working on cleaning up my stash...and found some extra
Just a Few Things
I got to do some sewing with a little bit of my Nicey Jane stash...and had a great time making this bag from Stephanie's new pattern. The pattern is called the "Hailee Bag," and it's fun and fast to make. Within minutes of me taking photos to send to Stephanie, my daughter claimed this and had
Spring 2010 Market Sewing Part 1
I did quite a bit of sewing in March and April that I haven't been able to share until now...today I'll share a few quilts I was able to sew for Joanna. I'm so grateful to a few wonderful ladies who took pictures and allowed me to use them for this post! The picture above of Joanna's
Blogger’s Quilt Festival Quilt
Well...today the Blogger's Quilt Festival quilts are showing up all over blogland...I love reading the stories behind each one. Thanks so much to Amy for organizing this once again!
I decided to share a quilt I haven't posted about yet...I got the pattern back in 2003 during the
Thursday Thought…Sparkling with Diamonds
"...we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds (Chekhov)." (Mill House Inn, Fresh Cottons, and Breakfast at Tiffany's by Joanna Figueroa for Moda)
Two very different diamond quilts coming soon! (Hope Valley by Denyse Schmidt for FreeSpirit and Bella Bleached White by Moda).
Some Saturday Sewing
I have a couple of projects I can't wait to start...you know, the kind of projects that stay on your mind...things you know will be the perfect combination of print and pattern. But I've been doing some cleaning and organizing in my sewing room lately and knew I needed to finish up a
Pinwheel Party…
I've been making some pinwheel blocks (Fabric: Bliss by Bonnie & Camille for Moda--Pattern "Paper Roses" by Joanna Figueroa)...this block with the red and paisley might just be my favorite...
Oh, but I love these four too...
And the red floral on blue background with
Sew Inspirational
I had a hard time thinking of a post title tonight...hope this one will do! I'm sew inspired by Fresh Cottons...just getting ready to untie this bundle! Actually, I've been doing a lot of sewing since the end of March...five quilts for International Quilt Market...and a wedding
Spring Sunshine & Schnibbles
Finally picked a background fabric for my Sweet and Swell dresden block...just have it hanging on my inspiration board for now...it completely reminds me of spring sunshine!
And, speaking of inspiration, Carrie is giving away two autographed--yes, signed by Carrie herself-- copies of her
May Day Tagalong Parade
Happy May Day! April's Schnibble was Tagalong, and I have 22 wonderful ones to share. Of course there are more over at Sinta's blog as well!
Polly's Tagalong
Jayne's Tagalong
And Di's Tagalong with matching pillow.
Sandie's Tagalong.
Trish's Tagalong
Suzie's
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