Sunday, February 23, 2014

Back At It!

I was so excited and could hardly wait for the 2nd block pattern in the Vice Versa Block of the Month!  You know the feeling...like a kid waiting for Santa!  (that may be a stretch!) That was 3 weeks ago!  I just never got to it!  Little things here and there got in my way of having fun.  

Today was the day!  I haven't made a thing in nearly 2 weeks.  What the heck is up with that?!  Let me share...
First One

Second One (favorite one)

Together at last


I really love this one, so it gets its own special close-up!  I promise not to take so long next time...I will try not to take so long next time...maybe I can get them done sooner next month!

 Gen X Quilters Vice Versa Block Of The Month

Link Up's:
LET'S BEE SOCIAL @Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP WEDNESDAY @Freshly Pieced
WHOOP WHOOP Friday
FABRIC FRENZY Friday
FINISH IT UP Friday

Thursday, February 20, 2014

My Exciting News!

I have been such a slacker the past week!  Not one stitch, not one piece of fabric cut. There aren't any in progress or finished projects to share.

I'm in neutral.  It isn't because I haven't any ideas or my creative flow has dried up.  Its a pleasant time.  Calm.  

Except for my exciting news!!!  I am so thrilled, giddy and maybe a little irritating to some... but I'm in my very first ever quilting magazine!  Yes, really!  I didn't want to say anything just in case they decided they didn't want to use my pattern after all.  Just to be safe and not have egg on my face! 

It has been something I have dreamt about.  Wished.  I don't really know how to go about it.  This magazine found me.  I haven't any idea how.  A very lovely lady, Deb Orhn contacted me through my Etsy shop.  She was interested in patterns for two of my pillow covers for a new magazine:  FRESH QUILTS ~ modern sewing for fun.  It's new, fresh, and looks fantastic!  Oh, and it's out in a shop near you!




How about that!  But wait...if you look closely, my pillows are on the front cover!




I didn't expect that!


These are the pillows that are featured!


Needless to say, I'm a pretty happy camper!  Excited, honored and thrilled.  The magazine is fantastic and has some really great projects in it.  

Thank you Fresh Quilts!

I decided to celebrate, I would put together a 'FRESH' giveaway next week!  Yep!  It will include a copy of Fresh Quilts Magazine!

I hope you get a chance to stop by.


Linking to:
WHOOP WHOOP Friday
FABRIC FRENZY Friday
FINISH IT UP Friday

Friday, February 14, 2014

Check!

Mini's are checked off the list for good!  

Just to see what they would look like on a wall, I did a little photo shoot!


Four Square

All five in a not so straight row!!!

Stacked

A mosaic!

Certainly not a perfect photo shoot!  Do you ever have a hard time taking great photos of your quilts?!  I keep trying!

Have a great week-end and Happy Valentines Day!


WHOOP WHOOP Friday
FABRIC FRENZY Friday
FINISH IT UP Friday

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Extraordinary Etsy

I spend a lot of time on Etsy.  Maybe too much time.  Having two shops keeps me on my toes!  Just when I think I have seen it all...well, one little click and there it is!  Something else that amazes and captures my attention me!


Why not share?  Not everyone has the time to peruse on Etsy and if they do, maybe this one got by you!  Once a week I will share a great find, a great shop and a beautiful photo!

Today's shop is Worthygoods Textile.  It is awesome!  Based in Maine, Dory has a beautiful stock of Organic Fabric and many incredible vintage textile pieces.  From fat quarters to bolts and everything in between!  Dory has graciously allowed me to share her shop on my blog...what a treat!

I was captivated when I saw this photo.  Vintage wooden spools wound with beautiful silk thread!  Be still my heart!  My thread obsession just hit a new level!


Vintage Wooden Spools
How about these vintage industrial era textile wooden quills?!  Talk about history!  Each listing has a detailed description full of history.  I love reading the item descriptions!   

Wooden Quills
Take a moment and check out Worthygoods Textile.  Dory has offered 10% discount in her shop!  Yippie!  Use coupon code:  SAVE10 at check out...I will be!  

Read the history.  See the beauty. I know I will be keeping an eye on this shop!