In the mood for a vacation?

Boy, I sure am! I have had the best time working on this simple strip pieced quilt.

Introducing.....

SUNSET BEACH!

This quilt is a twin size quilt. It measures 60" x 84".

The letters on this quilt were fused on and stitched around to make sure they will be beautiful after many, many washings.

I am taking this little beauty to my amazing quilter also. Can't wait to see this one finished!

I have three girls who love the beach.

This quilt was inspired by them.

I think it is such a serene quilt, and I have really enjoyed working on it.

Down side is that it makes my husband tear up a bit, realizing our three little girls are all grown up. I hope to make this one up a few more times, because a fight has broken out about whose bed this quilt will be on. I think it would be nice made up into a wall quilt, or lap size.... not so big.

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If you think so too... maybe this other pattern will be more suited to you.

Introducing.....

SEA BREEZE!
...a companion piece to the quilt.

This pillow pattern is 16" x 18" a neckroll style pillow.

This pillow is easy to make. I sure hope you like my new little creations.

If you are wondering why all of the back to back posting... I thought I would do it all at once so I can spend the rest of my time writing the patterns!.

(I need more time!)

... and there are still more patterns to come!

You will soon see how really crazy I am!

Too many ideas, and just not enough time!!!

Gotta go.... be back soon.
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P.S. If you want to purchase either of these patterns, you can do so HERE.

For a couple of days...these patterns will be available at a special pre-order price.

Ready...set..GO!

Introducing, Ready...set..GO!

It is feeling good to see these projects finally wrapping up!

Especially because I only have two weeks left before quilt market!!!

I decided to make this quilt for my daughter who is turning sixteen this year.

This quilt has been made up in the colors of her room, and the center of the quilt fits nicely on the bed top, while the flags and cars on the border race around the bedsides.

An amazing lady that I know is going to be quilting this cutie up just in time for market.

She is amazing, and I know she will add some fun texture to this cute little quilt.

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If you want to buy this pattern you can visit me HERE.

It is listed toward the bottom of the home page, and has a special pre-order price only available before it's release at market. This quilt is a twin size quilt, it measures 65" x 90."
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Can't wait to see it quilted up in all it's glory for my not so little girl!

Take a BIKE!

Introducing..... Take a BIKE!

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Just thought you would like to see what I have been working on for market. I have quite a few patterns that I will be releasing starting with this one.

This pillow measures 14" x 16" and makes a wonderful addition to any chair or bed.

I have them displayed in my living room for the time being, as I furiously finish up all of my market surprises. If you would like to order this pattern, visit my website. It is featured on the home page towards the bottom, and will be shipped out to you on May 16,2011.

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Keep an eye out for more of my market releases debuting right here, and remind your store owners who may be attending market to stop by my booth and say HI!

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Back to stitching..... more to come!

All dolled up.....

You may have noticed a new little button on my side bar labeled "All dolled up in SLC."

I have joined with many designers in our area to participate in a fun little giveaway at spring quilt market, right here in our area, Salt Lake City, Utah. Riley Blake will be showcasing a couple of quilts with free patterns you can download around the middle of May.

The amazing Amanda Herring of the Quilted Fish put this whole thing together.

She is such a wonderful gal, love her to pieces.

Here is my free block pattern....

This is one of many blocks created for this project. I was so inspired by this challenge, that I hope to put them all together in a fun quilt soon.

For this project, each designer was given a paper doll which we had to use in our block design.

I thought a shopping girl was just the ticket for quilt market, after all it is quite dreamy to see all of the beautiful new fabrics, notions, and patterns before they arrive in the store!

Which is why she had to have these bolts of fabric!!!

This version had to feature fabric lines from Riley Blake, so if you're wondering where to get these cute fabrics, you know what to ask for at your favorite shop.

I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity, and remind your quilt shop owners to stop by and take a peek at these quilts. A fun giveaway is in the works if they do!

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In other news, I am finishing up a few projects to take to the quilter. Can't wait to show you what I have been working on! Be back soon......

A Birthday Post!

My youngest daughter Brook just turned 12. She asked for a hamburger cake....so this is what I came up with. It was so realistic looking, that it was kind of disturbing! I used a rice cake for the burger..... it really looks like a hamburger! The fries were made from toasted pound cake and dipped in red frosting to resemble ketchup.

She invited over her friends to have a cupcake decorating party. The table was filled with goodies!

We started by using ziplock bags to pipe the frosting on our cupcake pie. (I have a facination with pies I guess.) I taught the girls a few techniques for decorating their cupcakes.

I think they all did very well piping the frosting on their pies.

We learned how to roll the frosting in sugar to create the apple, and adorned it with a tootsie roll stem, and a laffy taffy leaf. We learned to dirty ice the duck, and then dip it in candy melts to create a cute little duck with mini m&m eyes, and a orange tootsie roll beak. I let the girls go crazy with their monster, he was made using sugared fruit rings and dum dum sucker eyes. The girls got really creative making their monsters, covering them with candies.

Happy Birthday my little Brookie! Twelve already...... where does the time go?

Introducing Block 4!

Sorry ladies, this one is a little late.....

Can I get away with a belated APRIL FOOL's Joke???

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Anyhow, Block 4 of Rosie Tweet was sent out friday to all of my pre-payers.

Some of you should have yours awaiting your arrival at home today.

If you would like Block 4 to arrive in your mail box, simply click

HERE

to order your very own copy.

Kits are available at

Quilt Etc.

if you are interested.

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Now, I'm off to continue sewing on my market surprises!

What joy it is to sew for a living!

A big "THANK YOU" with a hug goes out to all of you ladies who make this possible.

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Happy Stitching!!!

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