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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
This Post Brought to You by the Letter “B”
I've been busy sewing...with Bliss...it really is the most amazing fabric. I have lots of favorites from this line already...fabrics that I think I need a whole bolt of...because I'm just not ever going to want to run out of them!
And I've been busy binding...with fabrics that just make me
Stars
"Plan C" in the larger version from Schnibbles Times Two (Carrie's new book) is officially ready for quilting...I got the piano key borders added yesterday. I heart this quilt...it's about 77 by 77, a really generous-sized quilt.
The fabrics, Martinique and Park Avenue by Moda are
Applique’ Class
"Eat cake..." or, in other words, "live life to the fullest!" This pattern was designed by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet. I saw this on her blog a few months ago and absolutely knew I would be making this project one day! What I didn't know then was that I would be so incredibly
A Quilty Kind of Day
What happens when you get a good group of quilt bloggers together with lots of the their quilty projects...a whole day of fun! This is the whole group...from left to right Paula, Michelle, Rae Ann, Glenna, Dawn, Me, Nanette, Nedra, and Lori. We had sew much fun! Most of us took a class from
Alexander in the Kitchen
Willow Orchard by Alexander Henry--pocket potholder tutorial by Stephanie--couldn't stop making potholders today!
These two are my favorites...might have to get some more of this fabric...it's just too much fun to play with!
I REALLY ♥ these Willow Orchard log cabins...definitely making
Schnibbles Times Two–The Trunk Show!
Well, I'm back with the trunk show...can I just say again how wonderful it was sewing with Carrie?! Really...if you ever get a chance to take a class with her, you must! The trunk show was inspiring as well. The first quilt is "Nice Day," pieced by Lissa Alexander, yes...Moda Lissa! This quilt was
Stash Manicure
I'm posting here today...over at Stash Manicure...see you there!
Schnibbles Times Two
Yes, this is Carrie's new book...sitting on my sewing table...I can't believe it! Yesterday I was able to take a class with Carrie in St. George; everyone was worried the books wouldn't arrive in time, but they made it! Not only did the books arrive, but Carrie brought several
Block Party!
Spring break has been great...a lot of staying up late, sleeping in, reading "sew inspiring" things and quilting, of course...along with a little bit of spring cleaning and organizing. While organizing I found quite a few blocks I needed to get caught up on. First I finished 16
Prize Parade!
Time to announce the winners of yesterdays wonderful parades...problem is...I always want to make another quilt or two when I see all of the great fabric choices--thanks so much to everyone who participates each month! Carrie has chosen Edith from my parade and Angela from Sinta's parade
Some Schnibbles for Spring!
I love the April Schnibble..."Tagalong!"
I used a combination of Bar Harbor, American Primer, and Prairie and Paisley. You'll love making "Tagalong" this month...and...I also know you'll love the "Roundabout" quilts in today's parade!
Edith used Collection for a Cause Heritage.
Darlene's
Fresh Cottons…and a Giveaway…
I've really enjoyed sewing with Fresh Cottons lately...I'm currently working on my third quilt with this line and keep thinking of so many additional projects I want to make with these gorgeous fabrics. The quilt above is one I recently sewed for Joanna Figueroa. It's her newly
Spring Break
I'm hoping to sew a lot this week since spring break has arrived here...yay!!! I really want to finish these Wonderland log cabins I started last month.
And, I have lots of half-square triangles I'm sewing out of Fresh Cottons!
I must send out a huge "thank you" to Quilter's Home magazine
Wordless Wednesday– Favorite Basket Quilt
Fabric: Patisserie, Mill House Inn, Whimsy, Fresh CottonsPattern: "Laundry Baskets" from Fresh Vintage 14
National Quilting Day
My Hope Valley quilt is quilted, bound, and washed. Try as I might I could not get my camera to capture the depth of these colors. I'm completely drawn to these fabrics...must be those 60's and 70's memories...and yet these fabrics are fresh and modern as well.I'm really not supposed to be working
Makes Me Happy Monday
I love the "Makes Me Happy Monday" posts by Paula...and thought today I'd share some things that make me happy. First, the new issue of Cotton Time...can't wait to get some time to savor this magazine of inspiration! It's always a good day when the FatQuarterShop Designer Mystery Block of the Month
Spring Is…
A white wicker chair, and a new spring bag... With a wonderful over-sized fabric-covered button... I love it so much, I've already started another! Fabric: Verna by Kate Spain...pattern: "Mixed Bag to Quilt" by Nanette Merrill. Happy almost spring!
Miscellaneous…
I probably use the word "miscellaneous" a little too often. But I honestly couldn't think of any other post title that fit my thoughts today any better. The fabric above is fabric I heart...Japanese fat quarters that I received from Kerri. I love them all, but the Matryoshka dolls have to be my
Favorite. Baskets. Ever.
I've been wanting to make this basket quilt from the moment I saw issue 14 of Fresh Vintage. This morning I was just going to make one...and then move on to another project. But I couldn't stop at one. I absolutely love this block with these fabrics.I'm using Fig Tree scraps in this quilt--just as
“Sunday Best” Winners
Not much sewing here lately...but I did bind 5 quilts during the second half of February! I do have something to share, though...the winners from the "Sunday Best" Parade of Schnibbles!And so, on to announce our winners...Carrie is sending a layer cake of Hunky Dory to Carol of Carol's Crafty
Roundabout!
Hello March--although I absolutely cannot believe it's March already! Our Schnibble this month will be "Roundabout." I really loved this pattern (as I love all Schnibbles)...and had fun using Aster Manor by 3 Sisters for Moda. We have a wonderful "Sunday Best" parade today--two, actually! The rest
Fresh and Fancy Table Runner!
I've been making Bonnie's Fresh and Fancy table runner patterns this year. I love them all, but really was drawn to the February pattern. I wanted to use the perfect fabric. I also wanted to try to use fabric from my stash and finally decided on some of my Lecien that I'm hoarding saving! Both red
Wonderful Wednesday
First I must say thank you to the folks over at We All Sew--I feel very honored to be on this week's list of sewing blogs. They have some great on-line resources over at their site...very inspiring!I've had some fat quarters of Sandi Henderson's Meadowsweet since before Christmas--and finally
New Blog Look, Snow, and Quilts!!!
Back in January I won a free blog makeover from Designer Blogs...and Erin put the finishing touches on things this weekend...I'm so pleased with how everything turned out...thanks so much Erin!This weekend we were able to get away for a few fun days in the snow! I loved every minute of the snow...it
Polka Dots!
These new Michael Miller polka dots are wonderful (you can find them at FatQuarterShop)!Surprisingly, the grey might be my favorite--I keep thinking it would make a wonderful background fabric! Just a couple of weeks ago I won a "Dreaming of Summer" giveaway from Candace of Squash House
I ♥ Fabric
I've been playing with some fun fabrics this past week. I've cut all the borders for my three Verna quilts and even started two new Verna projects. Also, I finally got my Meadowsweet quilt cut out...can't wait to start sewing it. These fun strips were left over...perfect for my string challenge
Thursday Things…
I received one of my quilts in the mail this week and have just finished binding it! Here is the "All Dressed Up" quilt (pattern by Nanette). This quilt is so bright and cheery with its combination of new reproductions from my stash and vintage fabrics from Nanette. Now I get to have some fun
How About a Giveaway?!
Isn't this a great bag? I fell in love with it right away! It's a brand new pattern...not even released yet...and is called "The Tiny Clutch." Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress Designs has made this clutch, and one reader of my blog can receive it! Tiffany is heading to market for the first time this
February Plans
We're having a wonderful rain today--perfect weather for sorting through the sewing room and setting my February sewing goals. (Because of the clouds my pictures aren't as bright as I'd like--these fabrics are so much more gorgeous in person).I've finished piecing the top for my Verna version of
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