Done is Wonderful!!

Indeed, Done is Wonderful!!

I am heading to Fedex to ship a quilt to Houston 

for wholesale quilt market.

Late availability of fabrics made this a "must do" in just a few days.

A big thanks to Laurel Hahn for quilting this one yesterday.

The quilt - "Spooling Around" -  is designed by Denyse Schmidt 

for Free Spirit Fabrics.

The new fabric line is called "Ansonia".

This will be sold in a kit with 575 pre-cut small triangles

and 37 pre-cut large triangles.

I had to cut my own!!  Lots of work on this one!

I also made a quilt using a new line from Free Spirit - 

Marjolein's Garden.

The center is a cheater panel.  When I first saw the thumbnail sketches,

 I thought it was going to be smaller.  

I was very surprised when the fabrics arrived!

Thanks to Laurel Hahn for the quilting.  

The finished quit really is square - just hard to photograph!!

Every now and then, I am asked to do something other than a quilt.

These pillows are made from a new Free Spirit fabric line 

designed by Joel Dewberry

called "Botanique".

I loved working with these fabrics.

The colors and designs are spot on!!

I also made a dress (ugh) and a bag.

This Modern Nine Patch is made from

Michael Miller chevron fabrics and features their Cotton Couture Solids.

I am traveling to Houston on Saturday

to attend wholesale quilt market.

I have not been for several years, so it will be fun to see what the trends are!

Stay tuned.......

Interwoven Expressions

I am already to load the car for the art show I am in on Saturday -

Interwoven Expressions.

I have 100 items, marked and ready to sell!!

It is truly amazing how many quilted items I can get on this rack!!

I do have a few items for tabletop display.

Wish me luck!!

Fall Quilt Market

I am excited to say I will be attending wholesale quilt market

at the end of the month in Houston!!

I have not been for several years so it will be fun to feel the pulse

of quilting these days.

I sent my first sample to Michael Miller Fabrics today.

Modern Nine Patch

35" x 50"

So many solids in modern quilting.

Three more samples pending.....stay tuned.

Interwoven Expressions

A reminder to mark your calendars to attend

INTERWOVEN EXPRESSIONS

if you live in the Valparaiso Area.

I am a lucky new artist this year!!

Here a photos of some quilts I will have for sale!

Yes, there will be table runners!

All with a modern quilt style.

Quilts will feature Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

I am lucky to have access to only high end designer cottons.

A variety of sizes of quilts will be available

as well as bags. totes, journals and a few pieces of fabric jewelry!

Stay tuned for additional blog posts!!

Farewell, My Friend

My friend, Linda Kilander, passed away today.

I have never known anyone who took on cancer with such a positive spirit,

and fought to the bitter end.

Thanks for all of the good times.

Everyone who knew you comes away with some of your spirit.

That is your gift to all of us.

I look back on our similarities - 

both fiercely independent, down to earth, creative with color

and most of all - just girls at heart.

Girls just want to have fun - and we did!

Nap Time

Last of the Dog Days of Summer 2013

Recent week-end with the Granddog!!

Of Course, I Said YES!!!

In a weak moment, I said YES 

to being a model in a local fashion show.

It is tomorrow at Sand Creek Country Club

and is a benefit

 for St. Patrick's School 

in Chesterton.

No wild photos to show you - 

but take a look at the shoes I will be wearing!!!

I actually like the leopard ones and they are quite comfortable.

Fortunately, my friend, Leona, stopped by yesterday and

coached me on walking the runway.

She used to be a lingerie model.  Who knew??

I am modeling for Chelle's in Chesterton.

The clothes are my style.

I am a regular customer of hers.

Surprise.