A Calm Quilt

When organizing my sewing space a few months ago, I found this group of fabrics sitting together and I thought they would combine well in a quilt.  But I had other things on my list so I put them away with the rest of my stash and it wasn't until recently during a bit of unplanned sewing time that I remembered my plan.  

This is probably the simplest quilt I have ever made.  I just cut large strips from each of the fabrics, decided on a layout, and stitched them together.

I used some essex linen, kona - I think aqua and oyster, and a stripe from Lizzy House (which is one of my most favorite fabrics.)  

The binding is one of the gray sketch prints and I backed it with a super soft flannel.

Then came time for the photos and my littlest (she is almost 2) really did not want me to take photos of this quilt but rather of other quilts around my house.

She kept tossing the new one onto the floor and holding up old ones.  I tried again the next day (notice the new outfit) but she still didn't want photos of the new quilt.  Hmmm . . .

Maybe she has a preference for crochet????!!!?!?

Let's Get Acquainted Blog Hop Week 8 and Link Up

Wow - that was a fast two months!  Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2013 New Blogger Blog Hop including those of you who were stops on the hop, those of you who wrote the advice posts, and those of you who followed along!

A Quilter's Mission
RobinSue Quilts
In the Boon Docks
Sew Fresh Quilts
fabric and flowers
Sewing by Moonlight
Lovelea Designs
A Note to Follow Sew
Sew E.T.





This week's advice post is by Alyssa from Pile O' Fabric.  Find it here.

Just a reminder that this is the last week for the weekly Let's Get Acquainted! Link Up.  I'll be posting more information about the new themed monthly link up here soon.

1. Link up any recent sewing/quilting post.

2. In your post or on your blog, please include either a text link or a button letting people know about this link up.

3. Visit at least the two bloggers who link up before you and everyone who visits you from this post.

4. When the link tool asks for your name, write down a random fact about yourself that has nothing to do with sewing or quilting.

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Felt Friends

For some reason, I think the summer heat has slowed my sewing  - - but not my daughters' - they have been making fun projects almost everyday.  These little bunnies are one of my favorites - both were made by my older daughter.

She completely hand-stitched the smaller bunny but for the larger one, she hand-stitched the small details and machine-stitched the rest. 

It has been so long since I used felt for anything that I totally forgot that I had bought those leaves that she used for the carrot - haha, I thought she had cut those herself and was amazed at her precision (she quickly corrected me!)

She found inspiration for these felt creatures here.

 

Lark Cottons Giveaway and Discount Code

Have you visited Lark Cottons?  They are one of the fabric shops that sponsor my blog and they have a fantastic selection of fabrics - including the new Briar Rose.  Plus, they offer the option to purchase fabrics in 1/4 yard increments.

Lark Cottons is offering a chance for one lucky person to to win a $25 gift certificate to their shop.

You have 3 chances to win!

1. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. Any comment will do but if you'd like a topic, how about recommending a good book - an exciting novel you just couldn't put down, a fun book for kids, a quilting book, or even a cookbook? (one entry)

Bonus Entries
2. Plum and June followers - old and new - get a second entry. Leave a comment indicating how you are following. (one entry)

3. Visit Lark Cottons and then come back here to leave a comment about your favorite fabric(s) from their shop.  (one entry)

So you can enter up to 3 times - just leave a separate comment for each one! This giveaway will remain open until Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 11:59pm PDT and a winner will be picked at random and will be notified by email.  And unless you are sure that you are NOT a no-reply comment, please leave your email address in your comment.

****Lark Cottons is offering a discount code for 10% off orders placed today through Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at midnight PDT using code plum1307****  Please note - the code is case sensitive and gets entered on the shopping cart page.

The Giveaway is now closed.  The winner is Lee who said:  "Mystery - Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - fabulous series and fun!"

Let's Get Acquainted Week 7

Little Birdie Quilting Studio
modern handcraft
Ella & Nesta's Little Room
ayliN-Nilya
Everyday Fray
Kwilty Pleasures
Snuggle Up with a Dish
Making Happyness
chezzetcook





This week's advice post is by Jess from The Elven Garden.  Find it here.

1. Link up any recent sewing/quilting post.

2. In your post or on your blog, please include either a text link or a button letting people know about this link up.

3. Visit at least the two bloggers who link up before you and everyone who visits you from this post.

4. When the link tool asks for your name, write down a  random fact about yourself that has nothing to do with sewing or quilting.

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Lots of Crinkles

I made this quick little quilt the other day - just some simple piecing (inspired by photos I saw on Elnora's instagram feed) and a flower motif for quilting in the center of each block.  I use the flower design for quilting quite often but I have never had a quilt get so crinkly!

While I really love the crinkles, it made it challenging to photograph.

I tried different angles, different lighting situations - even different camera lenses but the result was always the same - the crinkles won!  

Let's Get Acquainted Week 6

Sew and So Farm
Wombat Quilts
{no} hats in the house
playcrafts
627handworks
Let's Begin Sewing . . .
Quilting Along the Grain
Love by
Quilty Creations





This week's advice post is by the lovely Nat from Made in Home.  Click here to read Nat's post:  Bloggers and Social Media

The link up is being hosted today by Em at Sewing by Moonlight. Click here to link up your recent post.  

Also, as I mentioned last week, the Let's Get Acquainted Link Up is undergoing some changes starting in August.  The first link up will be August 17th and will be a photography challenge - I'll write more about it soon.

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