Fabric Bling!

We designed a whole series of patterns called Fabric Bling! (P175-180). They were terribly addicting to make. And if you have a supply of beads or rhinestones around, there are perfect. They are also great practice for using metallic threads - another very addicting habit to get into! There are actually 18 different necklace designs -- each with their own name.

Expressions Collection -- Define necklace!

Expressions Collection -- Clarify necklace!

Expressions Collection -- Focus necklace!

Dressing up for new year's!

So maybe it is time to get baby ready for a holiday party! The Tuxedo bib is perfect. Three bib versions: Mr. Formal, Mr. Cowboy, and Mr. Businessman (my personal favorite!).
 

Mr. Formal from Dude Babies (P189).

Or dress down and rule the town! In Mr. Cowboy!

Making Christmas gifts - such a great sentiment!

This ensemble is called 'My Other Kitchen' (P157). Great for Christmas gifts. Apron (reversible), dish towel, food gift bag white chocolate chip scone mix, oven mitt, wall pocket hanger, and placemat with napkin. The scone mix is my favorite item. Make the mix (uses white chocolate chips from the grocery store)  --  put the mix in a plastic bag, then place in the fabric gift bag. The topper template comes with the pattern; make a copy. The instructions for putting in the egg, etc is on the back of the topper. Add a spoon or gift card!
It is a great gift for neighbors at Christmas.

Made up in blues - the favorite color of most people.

It is always fun to see a project made up in another fabric.

Video Productions - always a lot of work!

Rachel was able to help me with our last run of video productions. Loved having her there. She has always been the one to make sure I have no 'rats nests' in my hair do! What would I do without her! I am truly a work in progress!

So what we have done is start adding video helps within our pattern instructions. Every where you see a QR code, you can either type in the short web address or scan the barcode. This takes you to a supplemental video that helps with that particular step in the pattern. We have just started this and hopes it makes our patterns easier! We are hoping to keep up the feature for all our patterns to come!
BTW, life is great when you make new friends. Thank you Julie for all your help.   http://runninghen.blogspot.com/

"Pretty in Bibs" video production.

 

Time to Travel!

This is great for the traveler -- called Airporter (P173).

The pillow case and pillow sleeve fits over a 16" ready-made pillow!

This is the back side of the pillow -- fits over the handles of your carry-on!

Time to make Christmas gifts!

We loved this ensemble of Christmas gifts  -- an apron, a gift food bag, and an oven mitt. Named 'Not Just for Christmas' (P173) because you could make them any time of year.

A Christmas version of Four Corners!

Mix and recipe is for Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Very easy to make! Just think how cute, a Cookie Mix with matching oven mitt.

Piece by Piece Trunk Show in Eugene, Oregon.

My sister Ann and I did a trunk show at Piece by Piece in Eugene, Oregon this last Saturday. We had a great time.  Shop owner Becky was a fabulous and comfortable host!
We met great people like Julie Johnson, runninghen.blogspot.com    who covered our visit in her blog  - - thanks Julie!

Here I am with my stuff at the shop!

My sister Ann, from Olive Ann Designs, with her stuff!

Shop owner, Becky [in black] and her beautiful shop in Eugene, Oregon.  I wish it were closer to Hillsboro because I absolutely love the contemporary fabric selection.

We are Oregonians!

Somehow, you just can't get the fungus and slime out of an Oregonian!

Stuffed Snail - P184!

Sewing Shrooms!

Sitting 'round my sewing room - so appropriate for Oregon! Vanilla House pattern 
P197 Sewing Shrooms!

So fun to make!!

So many fabrics to choose from!

There is also a shorter shroom. Or you can leave off the pocket!

Monster Babies!

Monster Babies has three different monsters! But this is our favorite!

P190 Monster Babies!

Criss Criss - never get enough!

I never seem to get enough of the 'criss cross' technique!
This is Criss Cross Runner pattern (P200).

Criss Cross Runner!

 

Criss Cross Pocket Hanger!

Criss Cross in Reds!

Everyday Satchel! inspired by Sarah!

This great satchel was inspired by my daughter, Sarah, who finds it extraordinarily easy to carry everything in it, and keep one strap on your shoulder as you search inside.

This version has the bow!

This version has the ruffle on the front!

Organized chaos!

De - clutter your life! Love the big rings in the corners!

Tie-dy Up! fabric box organizers (P192)

Pretty in Bibs Photo Shoot (It's a lot harder than it looks!)

More of our experience shooting an 18-month-old. With hundreds of shots, you would think we would get a cover shot by accident but we only got a few!

Beautiful smile and pose, but you can't see the bib!

Cute expression but you still can't see the bib!

Now you see the bib, but she's on the move!

Still on the move!

Let's try bribing her with crackers!

But now she's chewing!

"More crackers, please!"

Let's try sign language for more crackers!

"Are you kidding me?!"

 

There's a great smile, but we can't see the bib!

"I'm getting tired of this!"

 

 

"Really tired of this!"

"Okay, I will smile, if you give me more crackers!"

 And it goes on and on .... round and round!!!!!

  

Fall 2013 International Quilt Market Release! for Houston, TX!

Notice, it is release, not release'S'! Only finished one pattern this fall but we think it's a doozy! We took some 600 shots of my granddaughter to get one where she was:
        
       1) Holding still, maybe looking at the camera!
       2) Smiling, at least a little!
       3) The bib looks okay! 

Eighteen months old - she eventually pulled it off! It's called "Pretty in Bibs!" (P203)

Adorable! Version C - size fits 12-30 months (approx.)!

Version A

Version B

This is actually smaller than the ones above - approx. 3-12 months.