Fowl Play

I have been busy creating this week-end with a fabric line 

that is being reprinted by Free Spirit Fabrics - 

FOWL PLAY!!!

The quilt had already been designed.

I will send it out to be quilted 

and I think I will have her use the chicken wire design!

Free Spirit wanted some additional items to display with the quilt

so here is what I have made so far.

This is a Skinny Chicken Tracks Runner.

I embroidered the chicken tracks with red floss.

This quilt block pattern is also called chicken tracks.

I made this half apron with pockets.  

The clever part is you slip it on a skinny belt.

I made two button holes before turning the top edge down.

There is a sewn section to slide the belt in and on through the buttons holes!

And I am wearing red shoes!

This apron is also worn with a skinny belt.  Buttons adorn the pockets and the top section is a block from the quilt pattern.  The center square is a media pocket!!  And the neck tie is a checkered shoe lace!!

Here is a back view.  No ties!!  

The belt just slips though the button holes in the front!!

The apron gathers on the belt and can fit most sizes!

What fun!!  And now I have to finish some stuffed chickens 

and a couple of pot holders!!

What Was in YOUR Easter Basket???

Many good things!!  The fun never ends - no matter how old you are!!

And even a basket for the dog!

With a bow tie in it!!

A very tiring day for Webster, but lots of fun!!

New Fabrics.......Yay!!!!

I have the chance to work with newest fabric designs 

by Ty Pennington.

I wasn't a biggest fan of his early collections - 

but love the aubergine and greens in this one!

As you can see, I was wearing red shoes when I took the photos!!

The best news is how great these fabrics will go in my kitchen!

These are early yardage pieces, so I did not receive very much.

Stay tuned to see what I make with my leftovers!

Napkins Ready!!

Alison wanted appetizer size

and Natalie wanted dinner size.

This is a lot of napkins!  But a great assortment for a party!!

What are you hoping to find in YOUR Easter Basket???

What Did YOU Do Today??

I am getting ready for a very low key Easter!!

I started on my cookie baking so I can get some sent to my mother in IOWA.

Stop by for a sweet treat!!

Wild Thing!!

Ahhhh, yes, what fun it is to make a quilt and call it - 

Wild Thing!!!

The jungle vine makes a great border for the bright quilt within.

The color block animals bring it to life.

The fabric line is "Wild Kingdom" from Michael Miller Fabrics.

The backing fabric of the quilt was the inspiration.

Since the fabrics are 44-45" wide, I just needed a little more width 

for the backing.  So I just added two strips of the jungle vine.

Shipping to New York on Monday!!

The fun on this one is over!!

Wild Thing...........You Make My Heart Sing..........

You make everything..........GROOVY!!

Another Cover Quilt

Yes, indeed, I had a chance to design this quilt for 

Free Spirit Fabrics for the cover of Fab Shop News.

It is made with 2 1/2" design rolls of fabrics 

designed by Ty Pennington.  Design rolls of Free Spirit solids are also included in this quilt.

Unfortunately, this is a publication to the trade only

but I hoping to snag a copy!!

This is what can happen when you design with strips!!