Yesterday Block #2 arrived from the 2011 Designer Mystery Block of the Month from FatQuarterShop. It looked like such a fun block that I started it right away.
Only two blocks made--and I'm already in love with this quilt!
On Saturday I had a long list of projects I wanted to
Today…
Thanks so much for all the nice comments on the progress of this quilt--I'm happy to say I got the borders on and will be piecing the back and making the binding today (I have a new resolution to make every single binding right as I finish each quilt top)! I love that this quilt is the perfect
4th of July Blog Tour
Welcome to day 4 of the 4th of July Fit to be Quarter Blog Tour (this is the "Christmas in July" stop on the tour, lol)!. I am a huge fan of Monique's wonderful rulers and was really excited to be able to participate in this blog tour. Monique has one of these terrific rulers to give to one of
Farmer’s Wife Week 6
It was good to get a chance to work on some of my Farmer's Wife blocks again. I am really enjoying this project. It's fun to look through the book over and over and decide which blocks to make next. For this week I chose block #69, Practical Orchard, and block #107, Windblown
Happy 4th of July! (And Blog Tour Info)
Happy 4th of July! This little wall-hanging and pillows were some of my earliest quilting projects ever--made more than 15 years ago (pillows and wallhangings were patterns from "Little Quilts"). Although the buttonhole stitches are a little off, and the borders are a little wavy, I
Long Weekend
I love long weekends...and on this one I was determined to do some patriotic sewing! My "Americana" quilts are some of my favorites--I love having them out and about the house during the summer. My two favorite lap-size quilts are both made with fabrics from Minick & Simpson. The top quilt
July, Really?!!!
Welcome July! The new month really seemed to catch me by surprise....so luckily I was able to borrow this photo of Sinta's quilt for July--a dreamy Strawberry Fields version of "George." "George" is a Schnibbles pattern that showcases the traditional monkey wrench block. This design will look
Distracted…
It's summer--wonderful summer with clear blue skies, relaxing days, and lots of "quilty-sewy" things I want to get finished. But I've been a little distracted. One of those distractions has been Strawberry Fields...this dreamy bundle just says "vintage summer" to me. And of course
Farmer’s Wife Week 5
I am having a great time making the Farmer's Wife blocks--it's fun to see so many other bloggers participating in this quilt along as well! I think it's week 5...anyway, I couldn't wait any longer to make my next set of blocks. First up are my Flurry versions of Block 21--"Contrary Wife"
Simple Saturday
I'm going to keep it simple today. No errands to run...no yardwork...nothing that has to be "checked off the list."
I might try to get the binding finished for this Blissful quilt...
And I might start this "bluesy" project that's been on my mind for a little while...
(I love how the
Process…
I know a lot has been written in recent months about the process of quilting. I don't often write about it, but I think about it a lot. What is it about creating through quilting that draws so many to love and cherish this art form? I had a few moments yesterday to hand applique' the
Lazy Days…
Well, the lazy days of summer are nearly here; it will officially be summer in my part of the world in just a few days. Except the days haven't been so lazy. I've been catching up on lots--quilt-related and not quilt-related (washing window screens and windows, cleaning patios,
Playing Catch-Up
The first couple of weeks of summer are generally a time when I get caught up on all those things that have piled up or fallen by the wayside during the traditionally busy last few weeks of the school year. I really don't like to get behind on block-of-the-month projects, so I couldn't wait
Giveaway From Sew Obsessed
Sew Obsessed is a new on-line shop that specializes in, well, gorgeous designer fabrics! But they have lots of other things, too--patterns, trims, and kits! And the on-line shop is just as cute as can be--complete eye candy!
Sew Obsessed is offerning a fun bundle of Kaffe fabrics (6 fat
Had To…
I walked into the sewing room this morning to do a little "stunt sewing," and this Flurry fat quarter bundle caught my eye. I'll admit it...I have started thinking about Christmas "to do's." Anyway, one thought led to another...
And now it seems I'm making two of these quilts (The
The Farmer’s Wife
Well...the pressure was just too much! For the past week or so I've watched as one person after another joined in the quilt-along using the book The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt: Letters from 1920s Farm Wives and the 111 Blocks They Inspired. The quilt-along is hosted by Amanda and
Dewberry Lane Giveaway
Introducing Dewberry Lane, a new on-line shop specializing in non-fabric quilting items. I think this is such a great concept--a "one-stop" shop for things that are generally hard to gather from just one store! Dewberry Lane has a newsletter to help keep you up to date on the latest
Weekend Log Cabin
This is the final quilt I pieced for market--"My Log Cabin" by Joanna Figueroa. The quilt was pieced using a honey bun of Joanna's newest collection, Butterscotch & Rose which is a delightful blend of traditional Fig Tree patterns and colors. Joanna's signature cream that comes with the
Modern Blocks
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
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