Designer Spotlight: Three in the Nest

Happy Halloween!  The pumpkins are carved, the treats are packed, the costumes are assembled.  I am ready for a fun holiday.  I hope you are too!

Anyhow, I wanted to introduce you to Kristen from Three in the Nest.  She is a super sewing gal who scours the web for patterns she loves, mkaes them, then blogs about those patterns.  I love this idea! 

So I sent Kristen several of my patterns to try out and blog about and I can't wait to see what she comes up with!  I sent her my Scripture Tote...

My Ruffles and Rosettes Hangbag...

And, my Simple Bunting!

It will be fun to see her take on these ones!!  So head on over and check her out.  She's been sewing tunics, dresses, quilts and more. 

Free Pattern: Spiders and Webs

I stumbled onto this sweet quilt and had to share with you.  This is a wonderful Halloween Quilt brought to you by Heidid from Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies. And good news.... this was featured over at Moda Bake Shop so there's a tutorial over there as well.

I especially love how she quilted it to add to the spider web effect.



Thank you, Heidi, for this fun, spooky inspiration!  Love this quilt!

Giveaway With Seven Thirty Three Blog

Hi All!  I have been running like a crazy woman with birthday parties and Halloween adventures.  But I did take a minute to notice the gorgeous leaves around here and to enjoy that Fall sunshine.  It's been nice!

Heads up... Kim over at 733: A Creative Blog is hosting a Yards and Yards giveaway.  Not only will you get a chance to win some free patterns, but you will also meet one creative gal with one creative blog.  I love visiting 733 and make it a regular stopping place on all my creative haunts... (Halloween pun, intended.)

Kim just barely threw an 11-year old rock star party.  I loved the thought and detail.  Check it out here.  And just for fun, look at this great idea!  These were the invites.  How fun is this?

via 733

So head on over and sign up for those patterns.  And glance around while you are there.  Inspiration is guaranteed!

 

Up and Coming: Summersault by Erin McMorris for FreeSpirit

I stumbled across this from Erin McMorris.  I like it!  Plus I like the name: Summersault.  I just like her stuff better and better!! 

Baby Boy Bunting

I had an sweet client contact me to make some custom bunting for her twin baby boys. You bet! I have a brother and sister that are twins AND two sisters-in-law that are twins so I am partial to those duplicates!

The twins room is a fun primary color/vintage football/plaid theme. It's going to AMAZING!

And here's the bunting to top it all off...

I know some of the colors are tough to see, but it's all red, yellow, blue and green.  I love it!!

Custom Stockings for Five

I had a customer request 5 coordinating stockings for her family.  I was super excited to take this one on because I LOVE these stockings and I LOVE the holiday season.  It's fun to make something unique and heirloom-quality and know that it will last for years and years!

So, here is what I came up with.  I love these!!!  I hope my sweet customer will too!!!

via Heirloom Stocking Pattern

Have a great day everyone!!

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Fabric Trends: Ikat

I look at fabric.  A lot.  And I've seen a trend in a few up and coming fabric lines.  Ikat.

Just for curiosity's sake, I looked ikat up in Webster's.  Ikat is "a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving."  So there you go.  Here are a few I've seen lately:

Annette Tatum's Boho Line

Amy Butler's Lark Line

There is another nice one from Dear Stella, but I can't find any pictures!  I've seen it popping up everywhere...

Pillows....

via House Full of Pretty

Curtains...

via Monica Wants It

And chairs...

via Second Story View

I'm telling you-- ikat is all over the place.  So, here's the question... Do you like ikat prints?  And are they classic or just another come and go trend?  What do you think?

Up and Coming: Millie's Closet by Riley Blake Designs

Here is a fun one called Millie's Closet by Bee in my Bonnet, for Riley Blake Designs. It's due out in March 2012. (I told you was already pining for Spring!!)

I just love this mix of colors!  It's really fresh and different.  I think my favorite print is the yellow and gray dot, but those dress forms are wonderful too!  Love it!

Introducing: Ruffle Cuff Stocking Pattern!!

After several emails about this pattern, I finally did it today.  Here is the Ruffle Cuff Stocking Pattern.  Enjoy!!!  So easy.....

 So fun......

 And plenty of time before....

 CHRISTMAS!!!!!

You can get one HERE.  Happy Sewing!

PS.  Linked Up...

*All Things Heart and Home  *  It's Sew For You  *  Not Just a Housewife  *  Creative Itch  *  Quiltstory  *  Ladybug Blessings  *  Sew Much Ado  *  Trendy Treehouse  *  Sew Chatty * Women Who Do It All *  Sugar and Dots * Li'l Luna * Tea Rose Home * Polka Dots on Parade * Somewhat Simple *  Fireflies and Jellybeans  *  Blue Cricket Design  *  733 blog  *  House of Hepworth's  * Paisley Passions  *  A Glimpse Inside  *  Fingerprints On the Fridge  *  Fun To Craft  *  At The Picket Fence  *  Stuff and Nonsense  *  Inspiring Creations * Just a Girl *  Sassy Sites*  504 Main  *  WhipperBerry  *  Sew Many Ways  *  The Girl Creative  *  Making the World Cuter  *  A Round Tuit  *  Sumo's Sweet Stuff  *  Life Made Lovely  *  C.R.A.F.T.  *  Sew Modern Monday  *  Today's Creative Blog  *  Pinkapotamus * Cherished Bliss  *Ginger Snap Crafts*

Up and Coming: Reunion from Moda

I came across a new line from Moda called Reunion.  It's designed by Sweetwater and this is their best release to date, in my opinion.  I love these subtle colors and if you look real close you can see.... that's right..... BUNTING!  Super cute!

Here is a sample that shows the other colorways as well.  So nice!

I can't wait for this one.  It's due out in January.  What do you think?

Meredith's Stocking

Meredith dropped me a line and I had to share.  Here is what she had to say about this stocking she made using the Heirloom Stocking Pattern:

"Here is the stocking I made. The pattern was great!

I started with a different fabric and it wasn't enough contrast so I went back for the black and white and loved the new combo...its the damask, and white corduroy and then a red accent which is actually from a red pillow case. "

Way to go Meredith!!  I love these classy fabrics and I am sure this will last you for a long, long time!!!

Up and Coming: Fly a Kite by Riley Blake

LOVE these fabrics by Riley Blake Designs!!   This line is called "Fly a Kite" and it will be out and available in ... a while.  Look at the sweet patterns and colors.  It's got me pining for Spring and we just barely hit Fall!!