Coquette Quilt

I've had more fun than I thought with this Coquette fabric from Art Gallery.  It is really amazing, so I had to make a quilt with it.  I have created a lot of patterns in my day, so I figured I could do another.  I love how it turned out!  I designed, basted, quilted and bound this baby all by myself, which I don't do too often.  We're talking hours and hours here.  The pattern can be found HERE. 

I made it a twin size because that seems to be what I use most of these days with my little ones.  I suppose I'll move onto Queen size when they get married, and then onto baby size.  Eeeeek!  Not thinking that far ahead...

Anyhow, here it is.

And some detail:

Here is the fabric bundle I used from my shop. You can get it HERE for half yards or HERE for full yards. Enjoy!

You can see all sorts of amazing quilts at The Quilter's Blogfest.  Enjoy!

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Salt Lake Market... RUSH!

 via Bari J.

What a RUSH!  Quilt Market in Salt Lake was AMAZING!  There were so many amazing samples, fun people, and of course, beautiful fabric. 

Sandi Henderson has a beautiful new line coming out.  I can't wait.  Her Meadowsweet line was so lovely!



 via Sandi Henderson

I know it's hard to see, but I'm really excited about this new Heirloom line by BasicGrey.  They also has the cutest fabric flowers!

 via BasicGrey

This Cosmo Cricket line is called Circa 1934.  Talk about amazing.  The black/beige polka dot is AMAZING!  This will definitely have to join the SHOP.

via Cosmo Cricket

New from Josaphine Kimberling.  Love her Quirky style!

 via Josaphine Kimberling

This crown quilt from Tula Pink was so adorable.  I love it.  She also has a new line called Prince Charming.  So fun!

 via Tula Pink

And does this fabric look familiar?  It should.  Check it out.  Love this stuff!

via Art Gallery Fabrics

But get this!  My favorite booth was Joel Dewberry's.  It was so beautiful.  He and his wife Laurie, were so much fun that I forgot to take pictures.  Don't worry.  I will DEFINITELY be buying his new line.

What do you think?  Are any of these fabrics calling your name?

Introducing "All Squared Up"

I'm excited to announce my very first original Yards and Yards Pattern.  I opened my Etsy shop about a month ago, and I am learning a lot and really enjoying the creativity it has opened up for me.

I bought this amazing fabric from Pat Bravo, called Coquette, and I intantly knew what type of quilt I wanted to make with it. I designed my own pattern, made the quilt and here we are!  I call this pattern All Squared Up and I bet you can guess why.  Ha!

It is a super easy pattern and the instructions are really detailed so a beginner can do this one, too.  You can buy the pattern HERE.  You can also buy the fabric bundle to make it right HERE.  I only have enough fabric for about 5 people, so hurry if you want it.  If you do end up wanting the fabric, I will send the PDF pattern along for free.  Just make a note when you buy it.

I hope you love this like I do!

Free Pattern: Moda Bake Shop Pretty-fied Sheet Set

A few years back, I made quilts for my two older girls.  It was a pattern I made up and I used Heather Bailey's Freshcut fabric.  The quilts are so adoarable.  A while back we needed to get bunk beds, so I had to sell their cute white beds.  I got more people calling to see if they could buy their quilts!  I always told them that they would cost a fortune after all I had put into them.  I think I might have a picture somewhere...

Ah ha!  I found it!

I LOVE that fabric as you can tell from looking at my past posts.  I have made coordinating mirror, cork board, hat boxes, lamp, and even skirts!  But I never thought of this...

I came across this cute idea and thought I'd share.  What a great inspiration from Mickey Zimmer for the Moda Bake Shop.  You can see more HERE. 

There are about a hundred ways you could add a little something to sheets and pillows so they coordinate with a quilt you've made and this inspiration has got my wheels turning! 

Up and Coming: Going Coastal

I don't know how obsessed you are with fabric, but I follow fabric like some people follow the Super Bowl.  I don't usually even know who is playing in the Super Bowl, but I can always tell you which lines of fabric I am most excited about.

That's why I am way excited to go to the Salt Lake Quilt Market this weekend.  My 8-year old wants to come along, but the say you must be 14 to get in.  So silly!  When did creativity have an age limit? 

Anyhow, I've stumbled across a lovely line from Michael Miller called "Going Coastal."  It's designed by Emily Herrick and it's actually her first line! 

Lately, I've been thinking about re-doing my 10-year old boy's room and I can't seem to find what I love.  I LOVE these colors, although we're not really "beach" people.  But I still LOVE this fabric!!  What do you think?

I can't help it, but I will always have a love of plaid.  And the orange/gray combo in this fabric has got me pegged.  I am really excited to see this at the Market in a few days.

Aviary 2 Yumminess

My friend, Alana, ordered some fabric from the shop a while back.  She has the sweetest facebook page, Yumminess Textiles,  packed with inspiration.  I had no idea she was a WAH mom who sews adorable custom clothing.  It always amazes me the talent and determination out there.  Here is one of the dresses she made with the Aviary 2 fabric.  So cute!!  Way to go Alana!  I love this and summer is coming fast!

Up and Coming: Just Dandy by Josephine Kimberling

I stumbled across this on Josephine's Website right HERE.  I just adore her sense of color and pattern.  It's so eclectic and surprising.  I just might have to add Just Dandy to my little shop.

Here are few close-ups, via Robert Kaufman.

Love it!  Way to go, Josephine!