The Oklahoma Modern Quilt Guild is putting together a fun pincushion swap for QuiltCon. I just finished my pincusion for the swap. It was the perfect chance to use some of the mini charm packs I picked up at Quilt Market in the fall. I chose to use the Architextures line by Robert Kaufman. I love this line that Carolyn Friedlander designed! It really strikes a chord with this interior designer! I used some teeny green strips to make the grass (1/4" when finished), then pieced the little houses on some charcoal linen. The back was pieced with scraps and squares from the mini charm pack. I LOVE how it turned out! … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Picture Perfect in Quilt Magazine
One of my 30 Before 30 goals was to get a sewing project published in a magazine. It's about 6 weeks past my 30th birthday, and look what I got! The latest issue of Quilt Magazine! My Picture Perfect designed with Melissa Ybarra's Hello Gorgeous fabric line for Windham Fabrics is featured on page 38! This fabric was such fun to work with! It's a great blend of large and small scale prints, black and white prints, and coordinating solids! I can show you a peek, but you'll have to find the magazine at your local quilt store for the full picture and instructions! (Hence the picture of a picture.) … [Read more...]
Laura Tote = Complete
I'm super excited to present to you the finished Laura Tote Pattern! This chic & glamorous tote is just waiting to be packed and taken to exotic locations, a picnic, or around town. It's a great size at 16" square! I can't pick just one thing that makes me so excited so I'll share a few: -This is the first pattern that I'll be offering via either PDF or Print!! (Which means I'm now accepting wholesale orders!) -This was a fun collaboration with Melissa at Iza Pearl Design. The original bag was made with her new line of fabric, Hello Gorgeous, for Windham Fabrics. (I LOVE this collection!!) "Laura" was … [Read more...]