Alright, one last Market-y post. This was my favorite fabric-geek news out of Spring Quilt Market so I decided to give it a post all its own. Liberty of London has created its first collection of qui...
Now that Market is over I can share a few other projects I was working on beforehand. I was given the chance to create a trio of quilts with some of Vanessas ombre fabric from her new collection, Sim...
Michael Miller, Cotton Couture We now return to the continuing saga of Kansas City Quilt Market 2012: Part Deux. Well, Im sure you can guess who was one of my favorite people to find at Quilt Market:...
Wow. Where to even start. I have to admit, Ive felt completely daunted by the task of sorting pictures and trying to organize a succinct Quilt Market experience post. Its about as overwhelming as the...
In honor of Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day, I am beyond excited to share a little bit of my Quilt Market loot with a lucky winner! This haul includes: a Liberty corduroy market bag (did you know Liberty o...
I just returned from International Quilt Market - the fabric industrys spring trade show. This was my second opportunity to attend Market (last year was my first in my home town, Salt Lake City.) Thi...
I was excited when Jen from Ellison Lane Quilts asked me to share a new project to inspire some summer-time sewing. Ive wanted to make a new bag for myself forever, and this was the perfect opportuni...
Today I am so lucky to have a guest post from the very wonderful, Sachiko Aldous of Tea Rose Home. I am so grateful that she was willing to share a guest post today as I get ready to head out the doo...
You may remember our talented friend, Emily Herrick, pattern and fabric designer extraordinaire? (Not to mention, all-around fun person?) Well, shes done it again! Emily has created a whole collectio...
In honor of Springs arrival and official decision to stay for a while, a few random shots of whats been going on around here. May is my month for to pick fabrics and blocks for the quilting bee. I se...
Recently the nice people from Windham fabrics sent me a sample charm collection of Lotta Jansdotters upcoming collection called Bella. I love Lottas clean, modern-scandinavian-inspired designs in bri...
Today I would like to introduce you to a brand new sponsor and new-to-me online shop, Simplifi Fabric. Simplifi Fabric specializes in all things organic - from fabric, batting, and thread, as well as...
Its been a somewhat crazy week. Im doing a bunch of sewing for Market at the moment, which means I cant show much (yet) - other than a pile of scraps - because the new-ness is not mine to share. But ...
With Mothers Day coming up I wanted to share with you readers my friend Leighs etsy shop where she sells her wonderful jewelry creations. Leigh is a woman of many talents, including quilter extraordi...
This past Saturday I got such a fun surprise in my mailbox. A whole bundle of Sandy Klops newest fabric collection for Moda, School Days. As is always the case, it is even better in real life than in...
We had a new baby in our extended family which means time for a new baby quilt. This new little guy has a big sister, so I thought I would send them an i-spy quilt to give big sister something to dis...
Being the 25th of the month, there is a new, free quilt block tutorial in the Block of the Month series over at Jackies blog, Canton Village Quilt Works. This is month 8. I have had so much fun makin...
Finally - a new finish. Hooray! This quilt is mostly made from the latest Sweetwater collection for Moda fabrics, called Reunion. I love the colors and prints in this one. I used my Brickyard patt...
Want to be a fabric designer? Well, nows your chance! Robert Kaufman Fabrics and Spoonflower are sponsoring a new fabric design contest. Go to Fabric8 to learn more. Entries (one design) are due ne...
Im starting (another) new project, this time all solids. I think this is my first all solids quilt and Im excited. Im using Konas: Aqua, Peacock, Snow and Corn Yellow. I promise to share an actual f...
A week or so ago I received a very welcome little parcel in the mail. (Is there anything more fun than getting a bundle of fabric in your mailbox? Well, maybe not if youre an anxious 6-yr-old waitin...
This past week has been Spring Break from school for my kids. Since our family is on a bit of a National Park kick, we decided to hit another one this past week. (Did you know there are 5 National P...
While I was at the quilting retreat a couple of weeks ago, I worked on my Union Jack quilt blocks. Which is exactly the same thing I have worked on for the past three years, at this same quilting ret...
Todays sponsored post and giveaway is from HeartSong Quilts. HeartSong Quilts is a brick and mortar shop in Hot Springs, SD as well as an online shop with a very unique collection of fabrics. It of...
Happy Easter from our family to yours. As much as we love the bunnies and eggs and candy (esp the chocolate kind) were watching this with our children to help them remember what Easter is really abou...
Ta-dah! Finally pictures of the scrappy, rainbow quilt that has been in the works since Christmas. A full-body shot. I am SO happy with how this quilt turned out. Its kind of a step away from my u...
This weeks sponsored fabric giveaway is from Poppy Seed Fabrics. Poppy Seed Fabrics is a darling etsy shop full of lots of beautiful modern designer fabrics. Here are a few of my favorites: Flea Mark...
Today I have a fun tutorial especially for the first of April. Its a super-quick dress-refashion using a vintage sheet from the thrift store. Ive been collecting vintage sheets for a while now and ...
This week I got away for some lovely sewing time at a quilting retreat hosted by American Quilting. Good times. (Many thanks to those who made it possible - especially Grandma.) The two quilts above...
Today I have a delightful giveaway from sponsor, JAQS Fabrics, a lovely online fabric shop. Can I just tell you how much I love Qs shop? It is so easy to navigate with many ways to find what your lo...
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