On the bed

Summer is upon us here in the north east. Well at least the first heat wave has arrived and so I figured it was time for a change of scenery. 

This quilt goes back a little while now. Took me almost a year and a half to complete! I was so inspired by Angela's (Fussy Cut) Habitat Bowtie quilt that I wanted one of my own. And so began this wonderful quilt. I really love how it turned out!

  My blocks are 10 inches finished and I used Anna Maria Horner's line Innocent Crush in the warm palette and Kona in Medium Grey as my background. I can't remember now what I used for the binding or the back, but I absolutely love the sea foamy/tealish fabric. Its like a little surprise on the back! This was quilted on a long arm by Janet Eisner of Eisner's Quilting. She's super awesome if you can't already tell.

Oh and sorry no actual bed shot with said quilt resting on it. I would love to share a boudoir photo, but our cleaning lady is on vacation.....if you catch my drift ;)

Local Quilt Shop Day

Mark your calendars! January 24th is Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day! And in honor of this prestigious day I would like to share my favorite local shops.

I can't pick just one since there are a few I haunt :) My three favorites are Quilted Treasures, a "Gem in the Pines", The Little Shop, and Sam's Fabric (which isn't a quilt shop per say but they have a huge selection of novelty, dots, stripes and Kona cottons.) Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the Little Shop, but here are the two I go to most.

I love supporting small businesses! Without them we would only have mainstream conveyer belt type mega marts that have no soul! Sorry.....but yea I really love my local shops. Its always so nice to go in and chat with the owners, poke around, and get some really great buys. These places have turned into a home away from home and I'm sorry, but you'll wont get that at the "you know what mart" fabric department.

So get out there and SHOP LOCAL FIRST!

You can learn more about this wonderful day and join the blog tour telling all about your local shop over here.

WIPs 2013

Please enjoy our feature presentation:

Not the best pictures in the world but you get the point. I've got my work cut out for me. This doesn't even cover the stacks of fabric waiting to be cut up.  All in good time......

Meanwhile, I did manage to scratch one thing off my bucket list.

She got them crazy eyes! (And eyebrows in need of waxing sheesh!)

I finally finished my 2 year old neck warmer. Its super soft and super warm. I love it. Score one for me. To the projects listed and the ones I'm bound to add.....game on.