Giveaway with Birdsong Bows

I am really excited to introduce you all to Deanna from Birdsong Bows.  Deanna started Birdsong bows back in 2006 after she got tired of trying to find a fun selection of good quality hairbows for her daughter. So true to the DIY spirit, Deanna made her own and launched Birdsong Bows. She created bows for 4 years before deciding to teach others how to do it, and now she has 14 patterns and tutorials to show you how to make various types of hair bows, tutus, and fabric, felt and ribbon flowers.

Here are a few of my favs!

 Aren't they lovely?!

Deanna and I are doing a giveaway swap starting NOW until Friday night.  You can head on over to the Birdsong Bows blog to enter to win a Yards and Yards pattern and you can enter the Birdsong Bows giveaway right here.

For a chance to win a wonderful pattern from Birdsong Bows, comment below for each of the following that you do:

1.  Head on over to Birdsong Bows and comment on which pattern you would choose.  Tough choice, I know.
2.  LIKE Birdsong Bows on Facebook
3.  Follow the Birdsong Bows blog
4.  Follow the Yards and Yards blog
5.  LIKE Yards and Yards on Facebook

Five chances to win.  Best of luck and winner will be announced Saturday.  Thanks!

Free Pattern: Heirloom Quilt by Joel Dewberry AND FREE SHIPPING

I am so in love with these Heirloom Fabrics by Joel Dewberry that I bought the entire line for the Yards and Yards shop.   

It has been such a blast to work with with.   I made "A Walk Around the Block" Quilt with it and it turned aout so nice!

Well, Joel has a free pattern for a quilt on his blog, using the heirloom fabrics.  He has used some from each of the colorways, but it would work with the stack I have above as well.  Here is a picture of the quilt from Market. 

And HERE is the link to Joel's free pattern.

SOOOO, if you want to make this beauty, head on over to the Yards and Yards shop and you can get a sweet FREE SHIPPING deal right now with the code:  SUMMER11.  Here's to the end of those lazy summer days!  Enjoy!

Up and Coming: Daisy Cottage from Riley Blake Designs

This is due out in October from Riley Blake by Bee in My Bonnet.  It's called Daisy Cottage.  I am in LOVE with the print with the sofa/lamp/chandelier silhouettes.  So much fun!  Try to think what I would sew with these.  What would you do?

via Riley Blake

Wedding Shower or Christmas?

I went to the wedding shower for my dear friend, Michelle.  She's FINALLY found the right guy and I couldn't be happier for her! Isn't she gorgeous!?  She's has been my confidant, cheerleader, photographer, dance buddy, fashion consultant, and FRIEND for 13 years.

So, what to give Michelle and Ben for the wedding shower?  I am planning a wedding quilt if it all works out, but what to do for the shower...

Lingerie? 

Definitely not the style of our friendship.

Kitchen appliances?

Michelle has been happily independent for a while.

Something off the registry?

I just really wanted to do something unique and amazing!

So, I finally come up with something unique.

Something NO ONE else would be giving her.

Something a little crazy.

It was...

HIS

and

HERS

matching Christmas Stockings for their first Christmas together!

I was kind of nervous because it was really unconventional, but I shouldn't have been.  They were a hit!  Everyone loved them and asked where I got them.  I was blushing like crazy when Michelle announced to everyone, "Anna made these.  She can make anything!"  It was the perfect gift. 

I used my Heirloom Stocking pattern to make these, and you can too!  Check the Yards and Yards shop.

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Attention: Quilt in Progress

I have some new fabric!!  I know, amazing, isn't it?  But I have a new quilt that I'm working on and I'm in love!  I can't wait to get this one going.  I have it all planned out and tomorrow, I begin cutting.  Here's a little hint:

So pretty!  I am excited about this beauty!  Just had to share.  I'll keep you posted.  What are you working on.  Any show stoppers out there?

Join Me for "A Walk Around the Block"

Here in Utah, all our streets are laid out in a very grid-like way.  It makes it nice and easy to find things... or at least that was the theory.  It works for most people, although I will admit that my kids are usually the one's finding the car after we do the grocery shopping.

Anyhow, that lovely grid is the inspiration for my  newest quilt pattern called "A Walk Around the Block."  And I'm sure you can tell why...

This quilt was so much fun to make!!  The pattern includes a Baby/Lap or Twin size pattern.  It was like Christmas after each block was finished.  I couldn't wait to iron them and see how they each turned out.  I wonder if that's why guys like fishing... it's in about the thrill in wondering what is at the end of that line?!  Tangent...  Back to the quilt.

Here's a close up of one of the blocks.  I love how this quilt bunched right up after I washed it.  It's super soft and cuddly.  I just love that.

And now, for the binding.  It gets its own picture because it's at least 25% of the work here!

I used the amazing Heirloom fabrics from Joel Dewberry.  You can get them in the shop, if you'd like the same fabrics.  AND... as always, if you buy a fabric bundle from the shop, my wonderful readers can get a free pattern.  Just let me know in the comments at checkout.  I love this line!!

So if you are interested in making this really fun, very easy quilt using my oh-so-detailed pattern, head on over to the Yards and Yards Etsy shop and look for "A Walk Around the Block." 

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*

A Red and Turquoise Tribute to Chellie

My wonderful friend Michelle is getting married.  We were roomies in college over 12 years ago and that first year of college will always live in my memory as one of the best of my life.  And Michelle has remained an amazing friend through the years.  I won't go into the teary details, but she's quite the gal.  So this is a Red/Turquoise tribute to Michelle and Ben, who are getting married this September!!!

Congrats, you two!!!

PS.  I get to make some bunting and *maybe* a wedding sash with melty flowers if it passes

Michelle's inspection.