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101 Maple Street
Blend shades of persimmon, bronze, charcoal, and gold, then mix with cream and aqua and you’ll have Fall fabrics Bunny Hill style! Welcome to 101 Maple Street! Mix them all up, add in some Moda basics and you’ve got 101 Maple Street my newest applique quilt! We got the advance yardage about 3 weeks ago from Moda, and my helpers were ready. We had all the freezer paper templates cut ahead of time so we could start the applique prep right away. The quilt just left Bunny Hill yesterday and should arrive at the quilter today! 101 Maple Street is scheduled to go to Quilt Market with me in Portland…
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sewing from the little traveller book
It’s been such a joy to stitch these little characters from Simone Gooding’s new book Little Traveller. The book is delightful, and sewing with wool felt is pure fun! Here’s my version of “Twig,” the squirrel. The book will also show you how to knit some cute accessories, but for this photo shoot, I used a few acorns. I couldn’t stop after Twig, so I made “Evie” as a friend for Twig. She’s a tiny doll I know my grand-daughters will enjoy! I’m sure if Maya were here she’d be tucking Evie into this little doll house crib. I gave Evie a little kitty to hold (yes, there’s that little kitty…
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Little Traveller
A few weeks ago I received a special book in the mail, sent to me by the Australian artist Simone Gooding. It’s called Little Traveller, and I’m one of the lucky ones who received an advance copy! This book is filled with so many cute things I immediately signed up for Simone Gooding’s Instagram hop! I’m excited because I’m going to make something from her book! I’ve picked my supplies, and I’m ready to sew. It’s the perfect time to celebrate this book “Little Traveller” because everything in the book would be perfect for a unique Easter basket. My intention is to make something for each of my grand-daughters, but I’m not sure…
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ta da! announcing the mini charm winners
When Moda sends me sample yardage to make my quilts, they also include several mini charms, a layer cake, a fat quarter bundle and a fat eighth bundle. One of the first things I do when my fabric arrives is to open up a mini charm pack and tape each fabric square onto a plain white tag. Then I add a label with the SKU numbers and fabric names. Once I tie on the ribbon, I feel grounded. I’m ready to start sewing! Just looking at the collection of these tags, makes me feel inspired and ready to sew! I’ve done this with every Moda fabric collection I’ve designed. I hope the winners of…
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Mini Charm Quilts
The Moda All-Stars are back with a new book, and I’m so excited! First, because I’m obsessed with Moda Mini Charms and second because the royalties for this book will be donated to LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs ! Imagine, an organization that trains dogs to visit disaster locations, community events and care facilities around the country wearing “Please Pet Me” vests. To think that your purchase of this book means more people will have a comforting hug from a specially trained dog! One that offers comfort to those in need. From two mini charm packs, you can make my mini quilt called Peppermint Lane. Doesn’t this look like a place where…
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Peeps help me design
Yesterday my husband bought me my favorite Easter treat! PEEPS! Two packages of yellow chicks. I consumed one box right away, I just couldn’t help myself. I’m trying to have control with the other package, make myself eat only one at a time, ok two at a time, but at least sit down at my desk and eat them slowly. It’s really tough! I love these little things, and I only get them once a year! The thing no one knows is that Peeps actually help me design! They’re my comfort candy. And I’ve been doing a LOT of designing. It’s a good thing the stores are filled with Peeps! …
