It's Here, finally here!!!

Introducing, hot off the press....drum roll please...this is so exciting..

Adorable Animal Applique

Can you believe it, it's finally here!  I have to pinch myself to be sure I'm not dreaming and my very first book is published!!  

Thanks to the great people at Annie's Publishing!!! 

As you can see, from the front cover, these are some of the jungle theme projects...  

 But wait til you see the monsters and sea creatures.

There's a bed scarf (which I'm lovin' these), a jelly fish pillow and the angle fish rug in the set.  I jumped out of my box and designed a couple of rugs.  It was fun to use the "Shannon Cuddle" fabrics on the rugs, they are sooooo soft and yummy!  And I might add, very easy to work with, you should try it (grin)

The monster set has this wall hanging, a huggy pillow, a friendly monster pillowcase, and a soft monster rug (also made from "Cuddle")

These are just a couple of the projects in the book.  I will be posting more pictures of the other projects soon.  Let me know what you think.

I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU to the following people and companies that helped make this book a fun and exciting adventure:

Brandy Mascher

for her AMAZING quilting on all the projects!! Not to mention her unfaltering patience with me (smile)

Sharon Frank

of Annie's Publishing, super lady to work with!

Riley Blake Fabrics

for the perfect "Zoofari" and "Shades"  fabrics

Timeless Treasures,

for the beautiful Batiks that were used on the sea creature set

Shannon Fabric,

for the super soft, yummy Cuddle fabrics, love this!!

The Warm Company,

for the batting and "Steam-A-Seam" without them I couldn't applique!

Aurifil Thread

for all the gorgeous thread I used to sew and applique with.

 

Can't wait to start on the next one......maybe I'll wait just a bit,

like after Spring market?!   

Got it BAD!

Boy, oh boy, do I have it bad!!!  Spring Fever has taken a hold of me and won't let go.  I'm trying to be good and work, but then I look out my window and see all the beautiful green grass (yes, the snow has finally melted) the tulips peeking out, and the leaf blossoms on the trees.  Who wouldn't want to be outside on days like these.  I mean, it's 68' today with clear blue skies and sunshine.  Heavy sigh!  OK, plus it's Spring Break for my kiddos, so it's even more tempting to play. 

There's still so much to do to get ready for Market, so I really need to buckle down and work.  The last few days I've been working on the newest BOM - "Winter Nights" that will be ready for market in May.  It's kind of hard to work on a winter/snow themed quilt when it's warm and gorgeous outside......  Maybe I'll just go play a little?!  wish me luck!  Until next time, enjoy your Spring!  Happy sewing.

I'm late, I'm late!.......

So sorry this is late!   This weekend just got away from me.  We were so caught up in family activities and things, which was great and fun, but I forgot to post the winner of the magazine.  The winner this time is

Deb G in VA.

Congratulations!

Deb: email me your shipping address and I will get your magazine out right away!!

Thanks for all of you who commented.

Have a fabulous day!!

Happy Sewing

Beach Time

Sunshine....sand....relax....enjoy....waves pounding....warmth. 

That's what I think about when I think about the beach.  I grew up in California about 3 hours from the beach.  Yes, we made a lot of trips to Santa Cruz and Morro Bay over the years, oh the memories!!  So when Quiltmaker asked me to design a Skinnie for summer, I thought beach.  Here's the latest Skinnie in Quiltmaker magazine. 

This is the May/June 2013 issue.

Of course with any new publication I'm in, I have to give one away!

Contest time!

Leave me a comment (just one please)

and tell about your favorite tropical location

one you have been to or where you would love to go.

Be a follower

This contest will run until March 30.

The winner will be chosen randomly and will receive this issue of Quiltmaker

My favorite beach to go to was always Santa Cruz, California

Where I would love to go would be a any beach with clear water and white sand....hmmmm  I think I'm ready for some major sun.

OK, I'll stop dreaming and let's hear your dreams

Happy Sewing

 

 

New release date!

Guess what?!?  I just found out the my book is going to be released 3 weeks earlier then we expected!!  That's right... earlier! 

The new date is

April 12, 2013

Watch for it.  Can't wait to show you all the projects and the fun fabrics I got to use.

Of course, there will be a give away as well.

Now back to work on all the new releases. 

You can see these in May.

National Quilting Day

Sorry my post is a little late this morning.  Got carried away in the weekend rush.

Did you know that today is National Quilting Day?  Isn't that awesome!!  I think this is one of the better holidays, don't you?  So now we all get to sit down and do some serious quilting in support of this holiday.  So many projects and sew little time.  Let's see what I can come up with to do.  

This will be one project.  There is a scout in my neighborhood that is working on his Eagle project.  We are helping sew these quilt square together to make small lap size quilts.  I have 3 sets to do.  All the fabrics are to help with sensory awareness.  After all the quilts are done, he is then going to donate them to the Autism foundation. 

Tell me what you are goin to work on today.

Happy Sewing and enjoy your weekend!

 

Thank you

Thanks to all who commented and gave me a few good laughs for my birthday.  The winner of the birthday contest is

Barbara Woods

she got nurse shoes one year for her birthday and she's not even a nurse, to funny.

Barbara - email me your shipping address and I will get this cute charm pack

 out the door and on it's way to you.

Thanks for playing!  Have a great weekend

Happy Birthday to me!!

What a fun way to start my birthday.

Look what was on my doorstep!

Happy Tones from Micheal Miller Fabrics

How totally great are these??!!

So to help celebrate my birthday I want to do a give away.

The prize is a charm pack of this bright and fun line.

Enter to win

1.  leave one comment

about the funniest or strangest birthday present you have ever received

2.  be a follower

This birthday contest will go til March 9, Sat

The winner will be announced that evening.

 

One of the strangest present I've ever received, and I have gotten some weird ones,  

was a pair of bright green sweat pants (this was when wearing bright colored sweat pants was not cool) 

Let's hear yours!!!  Good luck and have a great day!

Coupon Time!!

Who loves a sale?  Here's one that starts today. 

Now from March 1 - March 16 use coupon code

CABINFEVER20

to save 20% off your entire purchase on my Etsy shop.

Happy Friday!!!

 

Cute Apron and Bag

Good morning!  I just found a super cute apron pattern. 

"Punch and Cookies" by Sew Much Good

Love the flower on it.  This is the one  we're going to wear at Spring Market this year.   It comes in multiple sizes so it will fit perfect.

 Ours will be made from bright, fun fabrics. I can't wait!!  

You can find the pattern here.

 

We'll also have matching bags!!  "Sunshine on My Shoulder" by Thankfully Sew is the bag pattern that we  picked . 

Love the size, it's nice and roomy!  Lots of pockets on the inside and a zipper closure to keep all our fabric and goodies from falling out.  And of course I love the flowers!!

You can find the pattern here.

When they are all done I will show you.

Until next time, enjoy your day!