Last of the new patterns .... for now

The last 3 newest patterns are here.  See what you think of these.

Confetti
is jelly roll friendly but also written for yardage.  Very fast and simple quilt to make.
Finished quilt measures 48" x 68"

Next up for show is

Delight

Measure 56" x 66"

The pattern cover shows two different color ways.

Matchmaker

is last on the list today

Great basic blocks turn into a pretty table topper, baby quilt or wall hanging, your choice

Finished quilt is 48" x 48"

New Seasonal Skinnies

The latest  Seasonal Skinnies patterns

I went a little crazy with these and added a few extra blings, more buttons and more trim, more images.  It was so much fun to do designing and making these. 

 I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  Which one is your favorite???

Block of the Month - New Patterns

Here they are!!!  I'm so excited to finally show you all the new releases from Spring Market

I know that you saw them in my booth pix, but  not the official pattern.  So here are all the new ones.

Three new Block of the Month patterns

You get all three quilts (wall, table and mini) in one pattern

I of course used fusible web applique. Steam-a-Seam by The Warm Company

Below lists all the measurements for each quilt

Spring Morning Wall quilt  52" x 62"

Table runner 14" x 40"

Mini quilt 12" x 14"

 

Summer Days wall quilt  52" x 56"

table runner 12" x 36"

Mini quilt 12" x 14"

Autumn Evening wall quilt 52" x 62"

table runner 14" x 58"

mini quilt 12" x 14"

These are written so shops can do a block of the month, but if you are like me, I would get it all done in a few days.  (smile).  Tell me what you think......

I will be posting the rest in the next couple of days.  I'm also going to be doing some contests with give-a-ways, don't miss out.  Tell your friends and be sure to be a follower if you're not already.

May the Force be with you...

OK,  is this fun or what!?  I got to meet Darth Vader at quilt market.  Kind of weird that I'm taller then he is.  He looks a lot taller in the movie. (smile).  Camelot Designs is releasing a new Star Wars fabric line, very cool.  Since my family and I are hugs Star Wars fans I can't wait to get my hands on some fabric.  Keep posted for my new patterns to be posted.  Until then have a great weekend. 

International Quilt Market Spring 2012

Hi!!! I'm back from market, dead tired and happy. We had a GREAT time.

Here are the photos, so sit back and enjoy

Look who I ran into THE  Eleanor Burns - It was awesome!! Super sweet lady with tons of energy

 I met her while waiting in line at Sample Spree.

Speaking of Sample Spree....this is what the line looked like.  See the end where the tiny white and black verticals lines are?  Well that's the start of the line to get into Sample Spree. 

Now look as far as you can see...that is the end of the line.  So we were about in the middle.  Met some fun gals to chat with, so waiting went quick.   We only waited in line for a little over an hour

Look who else I got to meet.....  Nancy Halverson of Art to Heart.  I have always loved her designs and fabric, so meeting her was a thrill. 

OK here's my booth.   

  Showing all the new Skinnies (four new patterns) My new Block of the Month patterns, three of those and 3 other everyday quilts.

Here's me and Brandy the start of the first day.  I couldn't have done Quilt Market without her.

If you ever go to Kansas City, MO and are in the downtown area, you have to stop in at the

Cosentino's Market.  What a gold mine of a find.

Fresh fruit and veggies

Great salad bars, breakfast bar, and don't forget the bakery.  I think I was drooling

Very nice market in the middle of downtown and a nice walking distance from our hotel.  So we got a good walk every morning going down to get breakfast and treats for the day.

The Power and Light District, great place to find all sorts of nice restaurant too.

Back for a few booths

Here's Brandy visiting Sharon at the Crazy Old Ladies " Geared for Guys" both.  Great quilts!

Brandy with Machelle with "Moose on the Porch"

And here's Brandy with Emily of Crazy Old Ladies, showing her newest fabric line

"Shore Thing" by Micheal Miller.

One of the biggest highlights for me this market, was meeting  these two AWESOME ladies!!!

Barbara and Mary of "Me and My Sister"

They are the sweetest gals. I was completely star-struck!!!  I  LOVE all their fabric lines, so one of my new patterns "Confetti",which you see on the bed in front, was out of the fabric line "Twirl".  It was sooooo cool to meet them in person and have them sign the back of my quilt.

All in all a great market, meeting so many new people, running into customers and making lots of new friends.  I love the quilting world!!!

As promised

Here's a couple of close ups of the new quilts that will be released next week.  These are part of the Block of the Month series.  Of course you don't have to do them as a block of the month.  I personally would have a hard time waiting to get them finished, I would want to do them all at once.  I'm very excited about all 10 of the new quilts that will be released next week.  Yes, 10!!! 

Summer Days

Autumn Evening

Spring Morning

Next sneak peek will be on Friday, I'll show you some of the new Skinnies.  I will post all the quilts right after market.   Everything is almost done.  There are just a few things left to do, which I can't believe I leave in a week!  Until next time... Happy sewing!

Got Paper???

Well, I have plenty. 

and this is only 1 1/2 patterns.  Yep, that's what I've been working on these last couple of weeks.  We are in the printing process now for a couple of the patterns.  By the end of this week I

 hope to have all patterns written and the coping done.  Keep your fingers crossed!!!

I'll show you a sneak peek of some of the new quilts coming soon. 

Stay posted and have a great Friday

Geared for Guys

You don't want to miss this book by Crazy Old Ladies, Emily Herrick!!! 

Geared for Guys is awesome. 

 I have seen all quilts and they are just fabulous.  There's a quilt for every guy in your life.  There are 8 quilts to choose from plus a great section of fabric selection, color theory and design elements.  Totally worth it for the great quilts and extra knowledge that Emily is passing on.  

Pre-orders are available here   http://www.etsy.com/people/crazyoldladies on her Etsy shop.

Hop on over to  http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/ on Friday to see what she has. 

My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe

 Boy the weekend went so fast! Before I knew it, it's Monday night and I haven't posted pix from my journey to Logan. So here they are

Beautiful day for a trip to Logan, where we find "My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe"

What a great building, right?? Well this shop is HUGE!!  It just keeps going, and going.  Tons of space for tons of fabrics and all sorts of goodies

Here's me (I'm the tall one) and Kris, she is the owner of this awesome establishment.  She is just so cool.  She has such a great love for quilting and it shows.  She is extremely creative and has the best ideas.  It was so much fun being there and visiting with all the gals who were there for the trunk show I did.  Kris gave me a tour of the shop and boy, was it great!  Everywhere you look you see fun patterns for just about anything, cute quilt ideas for every quilter 

and of course bolts of wonderful fabrics!

This is just one section of the shop. 

 They sell sewing machines too

 Here's another section of the shop, I think there were 3 or 4 areas, plus there are a couple

of really nice big class rooms too!

Now for a new addition to the shop.....Today they had a unveiling of a new area in the shop called

"My Girlfriends Attic". 

It's really in the attic of the store.  Here are a couple of pixs.

 It's all decorated in antiques.  The wedding dress is Kris's moms.  Oh, the curtains (which is hard to see with the light coming in) are from Germany, WWII  era.  They are too beautiful.  Everything in the room has been donated by employees and friends of the shop.  It just amazing!  And it's enormous!!!  There are 5-6 extra big round tables to sew at, a mini kitchen and tons of natural light.

 Plus two large cutting table areas.   The "Attic" will be used for retreats and such. 

I asked if I could move in. (grin)

I mean look at all of it, Kris and Kim (Kris's sister) have been able to put together a

great place to come and create.

You have to go there and see for yourself, and what a better time to go, then

"On The Trail" Shop Hop.  April 27 - May 12.

All and all, Great place to shop and visit.  So next time you cruise on through Logan UT, you had better stop in and say hello.

Trunk Show in Logan, UT

Yup, that's right I'm heading to Logan UT to a fabulous little quilt shop called,  "My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe".  I'll be there Friday at 10:30am, for a trunk show.  If you are in the area, stop on by so I can meet you and don't forget to bring all your quilting buddies.  Come join the fun!!!  I'll post pix of the shop so those of you who can't make it can still see all the great stuff they carry.  Hope to see you there.