Conecting Threads is a fun quilter’s resource! They have an on-line catalog as well as a hand held catalog that comes in the mail. It’s chock-full of fabric, notions, kits, books and inspiration. And guess what?? They have started carrying my “Color Wheel Pincushion Kit”! It’s such a cute little pincushion! I hope you’ll check out the site, I know you’ll find something to love!
There has been a LOT of action taking place at my studio lately, enough to keep me from posting much lately. Thanks to all of you who didn’t loose hope that I would return eventually!
This photo is of a quilt I finished recently, a fun project, just for NO REASON! Those are the most relaxing quilts to finish! Since then I’ve finished up 12 quilts for a SPECIAL PROJECT! (More about that later). Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’m getting my home ready for a big day of cooking, eating, laughter, maybe a few games. It’s always the best when the family gathers up. quilting buddy
It feels good to be able to get back to my routine of posting regularly. I have a lot to share about the last couple of months! Thanks to my quilting buddy Lisa at Towerhouse Quilts for letting me use her beautiful studio for some photos I needed. This is one she took over my shoulder!
I’ve been working for several days on a modern heirloom for my friend Pam. She has a wonderful story to tell about this quilt that includes a day of laughter and fun with her college-age daughter, picking up leaves that were blowing in the wind and taking them home to press. From that day came this original quilt design with the color gradation, tossed leaves and twining ribbon applique, made completely from her stash! So cleverly designed, and well made! We first talked about simple flowing quilting, but the longer I had it in my studio, the more I realized it could really handle some serious quilting. Here are the results! Only seeing it in person would be better!
Here’s to you, Pam
SWEEEEET! You’re gonna love this pincushion! It’s been so fun to design and make, I’ve made a few already with a variety of fabric collections. It hardly takes any fabric at all, and goes together so fast. Make it today, use it tonight! You’ve seen my big footstool, and this is the “mini-me” version in a 4″ diameter! Perfect for treating yourself, or for gifts. I’ve been able to pull together a kit which includes the foam, crushed walnut shells, tufting cord, felt, instructions and the plywood base with hardware to install your purchased feet. All you add is the fabric and feet! What could be easier! I think I’ll make a truck-load of these, just for the fun of it! When you orderyours, I’ll send it out the next day!
I’ve set aside a few days to get caught up with some customer quilts, and finished two yesterday! The third one is loaded and ready to go. I love the process of deciding what to quilt! I’ll have a little distraction today with a couple of graduation parties to attend, and then will be back at it! I think Wendy, Jeanne and Pam will be very happy! My goal? To finish a couple more customer pieces this week as well as one of my own! Pics to follow soon :)
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