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Okay, without further ado...here it is. Just in time for Valentine's Day, a new pillow design. I know...it seemed to take me forever to get it done but I was out of town and then skiing (twice) and blah blah blah. But it's a pretty quick project and was fun to make.Pam has been at me for ages to do a pillow pattern. She makes pillows using my method because it's quick and easy and has a finished

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First of all, thanks for such a great welcome back! As anyone with a blog will agree, sometimes you just don't know if anyone is really out there reading. You've inspired me to make posting more of a priority like it used to be.I also want to thank those of you who sent me sweet messages on my birthday which was a couple weeks back. It was a very special day for me (well, a couple of days

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According to Blogger, it's been almost 7 months since I've last been here. Seems impossible, but I'm sure Blogger is telling the truth.And after all, a whole lot has happened in that time. Of course that's what a blog is for...sharing all those bits and pieces of life as it happens. Unfortunately, for various reasons I just wasn't really able to do that.My life has changed in many BIG ways during

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The one part of my life right now that seems just right is my new little back yard. It's already quite pretty and has plenty of spots for me to tuck things into. And that's what I've been doing. So when unpacking gets to be a bit much...that's where you'll find me. I'm planning some pretty pillows for the chairs...I think it's going to be a very girly kind of place.Summer is also a good time for

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I have to be honest about a couple of things. When Kathy asked me if I'd participate in her blog hop, I didn't even hesitate. If you're lucky enough to know Kathy, you know she's about the sweetest person ever--and is just as talented. So of course I couldn't wait to get my hands on the book...and the ruler.So the book arrived...and it was great to just sit back and look thru it...at all the

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I'm baaack...and it hasn't even been a month yet! I shouldn't joke...what with still moving and stuff, anything could happen. What's happening now? Two pretty cool things...new patterns and a SALE. All the new patterns for Spring 2011 are now up on the website...you'll notice that all but one are digital. That's a necessity when the fabric isn't available yet. But it's so worth it in this case

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Excuse me while I push a packing box (or two) out of the way...things are kind of chaoticin my world these days, but if I wait for them to settle down I may never write a post again.Tho considering all the dust on this blog, it probably looked like I'd forgotten all about it.Not so...just too many things going on and not all of them happy and light...and happy and light is what I've always wanted

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Due to space constraints, I need to find good homes for samples of quilts, bags, and various other goodies. Somehow they've taken over the house and new ones are always arriving!If you need something already made, hop on over to my website and check the "quilts", "bags" and "miscellaneous" links. New items will be added daily.If you'd rather make your own, I have a few more kits made up and ready

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Actually, I've been back for just over a week. Doesn't quite feel like it though...it's a bittersweet thing to be back...I really missed my kids, and my dogs, but now? I'm really missing Scotland...So why the yawn? Well, there's an 8 hour time difference. I easily settled into the change when I arrived--I was excited anyway so just had to keep moving. As for coming back? Totally different story..

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Can't argue with Cath, right? I didn't think so either...OK, first I have to apologize--I pride myself on always providing links to everything I talk about, but today I just don't have time. While I'm typing this I really ought to be packing--for my trip to Scotland. Pam will be taking me to the airport--not at the crack of dawn, but waaaay before that actually. And I don't need to tell you that

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I'm still here...I sure hope some of you are too. It's been kind of tough this year to keep up with blogging. There have been changes going on in my personal life--very stressful and difficult changes, but ones that will lead to better things. I've always wanted my blog to be a happy and inspiring place, so it seemed the best thing to do would be to step back for awhile. Having said that, I'm

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Finally kits are arriving on my website. I've had lots of requests, and while I generally can't provide a great quantity, I'll do my best. I'm starting with two--the "Tied with a Bow" quilt as well as the cream rose version of "Frilly Farm Bag". I have an extremely limited quantity of each kit, so if you've been wanting to make either project, you might not want to wait.Each kit contains the

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I'm pleased to announce that on March 19, I'll be teaching Coffee with Friends at Wooden Gate Quilts in Danville. So if you're a bay area quilter, I'd love to have you join me. I understand that some spots have already been taken, so if you're interested, you can click here and make sure you reserve your spot.This is the quilt that was in the premier issue of The Quilt Life magazine and was

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Although it feels like we just finished Quilt Market, soon it'll be time to be knee-deep in designs for Spring 2011 market in Salt Lake City. Before that happens it's good to recharge and spend some time on projects just for fun...For me the projects don't always have to be quilts--it's fun to find something to make that I wouldn't ordinarily do. The only requirement for a "fun" project is that

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Somehow everything got past me this Christmas...well, except for the shortbread. Ended up making endless quantities of that.Don't even have any festive photos...the best I can do is a picture from the Sharks game I attended awhile back. Of course for me, that's very festive.I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas...and while it's too late to get these prizes out in time, I'm pleased to announce

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Where? Over here! How exciting to have Pat Sloan ask me to do a guest post for her blog while she's on vacation. Those are pretty happy shoes to fill, let me tell you...Pat's blog is an easy place to spend endless time, but before you go over there, you might want to leave a comment...I've got two giveaways going--one for a fq bundle of Red Rose Farm, and the other winner will receive a copy of

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Every year around this time, Holly of LakeHouse Dry Goods hosts an event that's lots of fun for everyone...plus benefits a good cause. I've been lucky enough to have been involved in the past, and I'm happy that this year is no exception.Holly has designed an adorable twin size quilt using her just as adorable "Fun Flowers" fabric collection. It's a super easy to make twin sized quilt, and the

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Based on all the orders I've received, some of you have already discovered that the website has been updated with all the new patterns featuring Red Rose Farm. I've also added a few bag handles that work with Pam's Tammy Tote pattern as well as her Frilly Farm bag pattern. More handles are on their way and will be added as soon as I receive them.I've also decided to offer free shipping thru

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OK, so I said a winner would be picked on Friday. And she was. I did not, however, promise to announce it that day, right? Right. If farmhousequilter8 would email me at latebloomerquilts@yahoo.com, I'll get the magazine and pattern book out right away.It's probably crazy to even be posting about Market...I know everyone on Twitter has moved on to talking about Salt Lake City, but I've got a few

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It went with me. To Houston...but now it's back and so am I. Well, sort of. Market was wonderful, as I'm sure you already know since most people have managed to post about it already...I'm still editing photos and trying to get things back to normal. I consider myself lucky--the house is still standing, and as far as I can tell, nothing was broken.So what's all this that I'm showing today? Pam

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for Halloween is a new teatowel! Yes, I do enjoy making them...they're quick and fun. This kit was a big hit at Quilting in the Garden, so I came up with a few more to offer to the rest of you. The kit includes the teatowel, all fabrics and trims, Cosmo floss for embroidery...I even covered the little button for you and pregathered the hat trim. All you need to add is a bit of lightweight fusible

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Whew! Just made it! I did say I'd pick winners on Saturday and technically I've still got a little time. I relied on my standard method of picking winners--sending a text message to each of my sons asking for a number and then calculating the average. And don't worry--I'm pretty sure they didn't mind having me interrupt their Saturday night activities...So without further ado, the winner of the

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I've been going on and on about Red Rose Farm...would you like a fat quarter bundle of your own? I sure hope so! The bundle consists of 16 fat quarters, and they're all pretty nice, if I do say so myself.I also have a Red Rose Farm teatowel kit to give away...the kit includes all the fabric needed to embellish the waffle weave towel, which is also included. So there will in fact be two prizes

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What a weekend! It was absolutely awesome and I still can't quite believe that I had the great opportunity to be a Featured Artist at such an amazing quilt show. The only thing that could have made it better would have been up to Mother Nature...it was around 100 degrees both days.Quilts were everywhere. Hanging between the trees, on the buildings, between the buildings...and Alden Lane always

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Took me long enough to get this post up, right? The event is this weekend! Alden Lane is the most wonderful nursery in the world. I can't tell you how many times I've gone there just to stroll around and take in the beauty and the quiet. It's such a thrill that this year 24 of my quilts will be on display at one of my very favorite local places. If you're in the bay area, I sure hope you'll stop

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Yes, it's that time of year again...I've got nothing interesting at all to talk about, because every waking moment is spent in the studio, but I'm starting to have some pretty cool stuff to show off.Pam has designed yet another adorable bag and it's my job to test the pattern and make samples. She comes up with the prototype, sticks some notes inside, and then pretty much tosses it out her car

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Has it really been over a month since I've last written anything? Sure doesn't seem like it, but I imagine Blogger doesn't lie about these things.It's been a crazy-busy Red Rose Farm kinda time. And I've been loving (almost) every minute of it!So many projects are in the works...and it's so exciting that other designers are having fun with the fabric as well. There will be lots to share and quite

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How about a darling belt? One of the great things about Twitter is how quickly and easily you find people who also love to make stuff. And who enjoy posting tutorials. That's how I found Mauby's...and her instructions to make this belt.Seriously. Took me way longer to pick out the squares than it did to make the actual belt.I used my pieces of Lecien's "Spaicy Scrap" collection for my first belt.

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So last Friday was Pam's birthday. I knew she'd be out having fun with her family so figured that gave me some extra time to do some birthday sewing.I've mentioned in the past how Pam is the absolute ultimate gift-giver. She has such a knack for finding the most perfect presents. Yes, I admit I enjoy her talents--I've received some pretty amazing things over the years. But you know, it's also a

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So what have I been doing besides waiting by the door for Red Rose Farm?I've gotten some sewing done...Joanna's palette works very well in my living room and I decided to just dive in and get some Figgy stuff going.This is a version of this pattern that I've been working on for a long time. Seems queen sized quilts are just not my thing. But it's turning out sooo pretty and I've done all the math

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There are all kinds of things you can do.You can pay a little attention to the flowers on your porch that aren't red roses..You can enjoy watching your baby graduate from high school...A day he's obligated to give his mother a hug...And both of his brothers!Finally, you can take the little bits of sample fabric you have and make little "Petite Gateau" pincushions from a pattern by one of your

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that I've found just the right fabric! I knew it would come along one of these days...it's got everything I love: fresh, clear colors, polka dots, and vintage roses. It's called "Red Rose Farm" by P&B Textiles, and it's by, uh, well, ME!You can't imagine how hard it's been to keep it a secret--I've let out a few hints and I'm pretty sure some of you had figured it out.The fabric is SO new that

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aka...an update on the studio! Actually there's not much bad or ugly in there anymore, but it's still a work in progress. We're all friends here, right? So I can admit to some things? Like for instance, my addiction to shelves. Yes, shelves. I even have shelves stashed under my bed--there simply isn't room in my house for them all. But they're all pretty darn cute, so that makes it ok, right?

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How can I do this since I wasn't there? Well, Pam asked me to "guest blog" since she's now traveling incognito in Minnesota with her cousin enjoying the sights, shopping, trees, water, and all the other wonderful things I've been told that area has to offer. So she's forwarded some pics to me that she figured I could speak about.Here goes!We're at the Lecien booth. Which is a pretty cool place to

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Something rather disturbing has happened and I don't understand it. I have removed TONS of stuff. I've donated yards and yards of fabric. Filled several hefty bags with junk that I'll never use. And yet...All the stuff I took out of the room? Won't fit back in. Meanwhile I've been enjoying reading quilt market tweets. Seriously--if you aren't on Twitter, you really should consider it! Lots of fun

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Twice a year, when I get home from Quilt Market, I do a major cleaning of my studio. It's a well-loved tradition--it's necessary after all the crazy, last minute project messes and it's good to have a fresh start for the next round of designing. This Spring, for the first time in years, I'm missing Market. The timing just wasn't right for a variety of reasons. It's gonna be so hard to miss out on

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It's always fun to pick up a magazine that you know has one of your projects in it. Something about the glossy paper and the professional photography...it's a thrill. So I was really looking forward to seeing the summer issue of Fons & Porter's "Easy Quilts".Last Market I'd made a quilt for Alex using her brand new fabric...it was VERY last minute, as Market projects tend to be, and in this case

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I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post. I keep tweeting stuff, but obviously that's not the same thing!I will try very hard to be better about this...especially since lots of cool stuff is coming up before long.For starters, you may have noticed the new free pattern up on my sidebar. It's for a pillow sham that will be shown at Quilt Market later in the month. I designed a

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Pam and I were so lucky--we were invited to be a part of Tammy Tadd's very special birthday celebration...in Las Vegas!Tammy rented a super house and flew out; Pam and I of course drove. Because that's what we do.What a great time we had! The weather could not have been more perfect--and same goes for the temperature in the pool.It was wonderful to sew with friends--and for me it was an

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Seriously! It is! And you don't have to be like me--working on Christmas projects. You can pull out some pretty florals and make something for the upcoming sweet Spring days.I designed this pattern when it wasn't springtime at all and I'm glad to get to enjoy it this year. The runner is super easy and the framed pictures are quick and fun to do. I think Brenda's "Celebration" fabric collection

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By the time you read this, Pam and I will be on yet another road trip. I know, I know...but somebody has to do it!I'm pretty sure Pam will be posting while we're gone and I know I'll be doing lots of tweeting.Today I had to prepare some fabric to take with me, because this trip involves a bit of sewing! I've got a deadline for a Christmas project coming up so thought I'd better get busy. Holly

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I love it when Pam comes out with a purse pattern because that gives me a reason to make a whole bunch. Last fall she introduced the Messenger Bag and I have to say it's been one of my favorites! It's about the easiest purse EVER and I've made a bunch and have yet to get tired of it.You can embellish the fronts and backs however you like--the possibilities are endless.So when I saw this fabric at

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I don't know how many of you have followed her story...I first learned of it on Twitter. If you've got some time, and a box of kleenex, I'd recommend you read it. It's heartbreaking, yet also an amazing story of faith.Yes, sweet Layla is now at peace. Candace, of Cotton Candie Fabric, is collecting blocks to turn into a quilt for Layla's family. She hopes to have enough blocks to also make one

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Yes, that's the name of my vintage dress form. Pam asked me if I was going to be one of those people who gives their dress form a name...uh, OK, I guess not! But without a name, how do you talk about her? Because you will be talking about her.She's really not such a party girl...her neck was just a good place to stick the lampshade project I've gotten bogged down with.You have to admit--this is a

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If you've been here awhile you remember the road trip Pam and I took in October to Houston to attend Quilt Market. What we weren't really able to discuss was the fact that we were On Assignment for The Quilt Life magazine! Thought I'd have a little bit of time to post about this latest bit of excitement, but I'm already getting requests from readers to turn "Coffee with Friends" into a

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Don't you just hate those blogs where people go on and on about all the wonderful places they've been and the people they've seen and the stuff they've found? Me, too. So I really do kind of hate myself for discussing last Saturday.Pam and I stayed at our very favorite place--the Apple Farm. The parking lot is more beautiful than most people's flower gardens, the food is delicious and the rooms

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It was long overdue, this weekend. I desperately needed to get out of town--2010 has not started out particularly well--far too many dramas and stresses and so forth to deal with. I needed to get away so that the cobwebs could get blown out of my head and maybe, just maybe some creative juices could get flowing again.So last weekend seemed the perfect opportunity to drive down to the central

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What with one thing and another, it seems this poor blog has been neglected of late. I keep thinking that for SURE I've blogged about stuff, but no, it's just been little tweets here and there. Twitter seems so much easier--if there was a 140 character limit for Blogger, these posts might come a little more often. And perhaps you wouldn't get bogged down reading them.Thankfully we've had a few

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Sweet Hearts was my second pattern ever. It was the design that made me decide that I'd really like to be doing what I'm doing now.It has sold very well...but it's pretty old now, and it's time for Sweet Hearts to retire. As of the end of this month, it will disappear from my website.Pam, as usual, came up with a cool idea. She thought it would be fun to send Sweet Hearts out with a bang. So

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Just click here...and you'll be amazed by the gorgeous quilts that are on display at The Quilt Show's special exhibit at Road to California.If you keep going, you might see a quilt that's a little familiar...I'm quite humbled to have one of my "work quilts" among such amazing pieces.

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Let me start by admitting that I'm really not a cook. It's not that I'm bad--I've never made anyone sick with my cooking (to the best of my knowledge), but it's just not my thing.In my humble opinion, cooking takes too long, makes too big a mess, and the results are never adequately appreciated.If you were to have corn muffins at my house, they'd have come from a mix.Until today.When Pam and I

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Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. It was an awesome day...now that my sons are pretty much all grown up it's great to get together for dinner--it just doesn't happen that much anymore. So that's what we did--had a delightful dinner at the San Leandro Marina.If you follow me on twitter, you'd have heard about the ever so romantic gift from my husband--a Ped Egg. Yup, that's right! He also

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With the beginning of a new year, I'm hoping we can all enjoy the old...Look forward to playing with the new...and continue to inspire each other to create new things.As a quilter, I'm hoping the new year brings vintage roses, lots of polka dots, and happy colors. How about you?

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I got to spend yesterday with two of my favorite people...Pam and Alex were both at my house for a visit.Much fun was had by all but it is weird to have people aiming cameras at your stuff!Alex had a new camera to play with and you know Pam ALWAYS has her camera with her. If you want to see a few good photos, head on over to Pam's.This is probably it for me for a few days...the house will once

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I've never been so happy to stitch a label on a quilt as I was yesterday. I want to thank everyone for participating in the auction...even if you just left a sweet comment, because those are always appreciated too!A special thank you goes to Liz for her generous bid. The money is already in Ireland and the quilt will be on its way to its new home this morning!

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So here it is! My version of the Dolly Dresses quilt. I'm so happy that Holly asked me to be a part of this fun event. I really liked the way Holly's panel did so much of the work for me, so I kept the center of the quilt very simple, using her preprinted sashing.Some of the dresses sport rickrack, others have ribbon, but every dress has a yo yo. I've been loving scallops lately, so it was a

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when you're ninety? Seriously! This month has just not been going the way I'd planned. My sinus infection has left me so tired that it feels like every day I'm moving at half-speed. So obviously some of the many things I'd planned to make will be a bit delayed. Like maybe months delayed.But that's not the end of the world!I've still managed to get one of my favorite Christmas quilts hung...and

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It was great to have the whole family home for the long Thanksgiving weekend...and the family grew by one member when Middle Son and his girlfriend adopted a 4 month old kitten. I'd like you to meet Olive!She's such a sweetie and I love her to pieces and miss her ready purr already. When she was taken to her new home on Sunday I'm told she fell asleep on the center console of their car for most

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I'm pretty sure Monica was the first to make the announcement, and NOBODY can top her when it comes to mad Photoshop skills. If only I could make my real washing machine look like that.So yes, you'll definitely want to be checking in with Holly starting on Friday, Dec. 4...she'll be telling you all the details.Suffice it to say there will be lots of sweetness and cute.P.S. No guinea pigs were

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This is of course the time of year when we officially express gratitude for all our blessings and "family" is at the top of the list.All families are unique, and ours is no exception, being a 100% ginger family.Did you know that only 2% of people in the US have red hair? The greatest concentration of redheads is in Scotland and Ireland, and the numbers there aren't all that big either. I'm pretty

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There sure seem to be a lot of scallopy things in my life these days:Trying to make a lampshade for the family room...kinda-sorta following these instructions...Then there's the cutest-ever cakestand I was thrilled to find at Target (Melvin not included).And I'm knee-deep in sewing secret scallops...I can only show you a peek, but more real soon!P.S. Do you see me, Jocelyn? I'm waving to you!

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First of all I want to thank all of you for commenting about the tablecloths...I really needed some advice on this. The overwhelming verdict was to CUT THEM UP and so I did! I've still got a few that remained in one piece...a couple that really are too nice and a few that weren't the right colors.So one night I couldn't sleep...decided to get up and DO something. Went into the studio, picked up

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At Quilt Market, while visiting Holly at her booth, she pulled out a chunk of this fabric and asked offhand if I'd like to take it home with me. Well she didn't have to ask me twice!I love love love that print--I'm sure if I wasn't so busy sewing I'd be making desserts like that all the time. Don't believe me? How 'bout just at Christmas time? Still no? You're right. But that fabric is so cool,

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Congratulations to Arlette, who won my magazine giveaway...Arlette? I'm hoping you'll find enough to keep you busy for awhile!P.S. For those who have asked, the block pictured is from my new pattern "Rose Delight".

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I'm so lucky to have had my block chosen to be one of the 100 blocks in this awesome new magazine! It's a great magazine and especially fun for me because so many designer friends also have blocks included. And seriously--100 different blocks all in one place? That's pretty special.My block is #34, "Rose Trellis". I think it's a pretty versatile block, but I love the Mill House Inn fabric--what

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So last summer I embarked on a kitchen update project. It sure seemed like it would never be finished...and you know what? It's still not done. I do believe that painting those cabinets destroyed a tiny piece of my soul. At some point I'll show "before" and "after" pics, but we haven't gotten quite far enough in the "after" process for that to happen. My family tells me it looks like a Granny

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I warned you that I stink at these giveaways. I really do. Somehow Wednesday became Friday but I decided to put off running my errands to pick a winner. Seems the least I could do!I used the same random number system as last time: I texted each of my 3 sons and asked for a number between 1 and 118. Amazingly enough I got a text back from each of them.That's pretty shocking, I have to say.So

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So the other day I was wondering what's up over in SisBoom land and found Jennifer's wonderful circle garland. Jennifer had used amazing bits of paper for hers but apparently the question had come up about how to do this with fabric...well, I was pondering that one the moment I saw her photo!I'm sure you'll see more of this on my blog as we get closer to the holidays, but wanted to give you a

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for the traditional after-Market pattern giveaway! If you'd like a chance to win a copy of each of the new patterns (that's SEVEN patterns) including 3 designed by PAMKITTYMORNING, just leave a comment.A name will be drawn sometime next week--I'd give you an actual date and time, but I tend to stink at that.

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So if you followed the more timely and coordinated posts of one PAMKITTYMORNING, you know that we took a slight detour on our way to Houston in order to see the famous Hill Country.For years and YEARS I've wanted to see Fredericksburg. There must be something in the water in that part of Texas because it's a hotbed of incredible design talent. The Homestead store has been featured in many

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So there are still a few loose ends to tie up regarding the trip to Houston and here's one of them...It's tradition for Pam to come up with a couple of new bag patterns for each Market. I end up making several so that I can test the pattern--plus it's fun! This time was no exception and "Patchy Pouch" and "Messenger Bag" made their debut this fall.I decided it would be fun to have a different bag

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I know, can you believe it? Market ended last week and I'm only now talking about it. Well, that's not entirely true--I did do a fair amount of tweeting--but that's not really the same thing.I took my dad's camera with me, you know, a REAL camera, and turns out I just really stink at picture taking. Hard to tell my iphone pics from the ones taken with the Grown Up Camera. So please bear with

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When you're driving hour after hour through unfamiliar terrain, there are so many signs to pay attention to...Signs you'll want to obey:Signs that promise shopping delights:Signs that give cause for concern:Unfortunately, Pam saw this sign about an hour too late.

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You may recall that Pam PROMISED to be good. Well, today was a challenge for her in more ways than one.More later!

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Not every quilt pattern company has its own tame racing driver.Some say his teeth are made of carbon fiber.And that on weekends he steals the family Mini Cooper, picks up his girlfriend and goes joyriding through the streets of Livermore.All we know is he's called Pig Stig.

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It's important to be able to carry all your stuff around. Lucky for me, I had a couple of Pam's new bag patterns to test.And clearly, I've lost my head.

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Is there anything better than getting quilts back from your quilters? I don't think so!It's like seeing entirely new projects. Always much improved projects.Here's another bit of the Lecien quilt from the last post...Darla of Wildflower Quilting used the most adorable design--hope you can see the detail--teapots, teacups and little cherries!Darla also expertly handled the big quilt for Alex...she

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It's still nasty hot here in California...hotter still in my sewing room with its 3 windows and always-on steam iron.All those windows may sound nice, but 2 of 'em are little squares which face west which do nothing except make it almost unbearable to be in the room in the late afternoon.Yes, I guess I really am complaining, but it's the heat that's getting to me--certainly not the projects.I was

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If you follow the daily blog on The Quilt Show, you already enjoyed Alex's tour of P&B Textiles and got a peek of her latest fabric line, "Elizabeth Anne". This line will debut at Quilt Market next month and will be available at your local quilt shop sometime after that.Alex is, of course, VERY busy and asked if it would be ok if she had P&B send her sample yardage to me so that I could make a

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So it looks like we'll be driving from the SF bay area all the way to Texas!I guess I'll be channeling my inner Stig...Anyone have any advice?We'll probably need it!On the off chance that you haven't been to Pam's blog yet, you might want to hop on over there...this will make more sense.Probably.

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to be trying to do too many things at once.It seems as if every designer has fallen in love with French General's line "Rouenneries" for Moda...and I'm not an exception.I've been a huge fan of pretty much everything French General for years, so how exciting to have lots of fabric to play with!The colors are so rich and lovely...just had to add a touch of embroidery to the plain squares. Now I'm

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When I get to show off bits of wonderful new fabrics!I've been having a great time working with Brenda's new line for Lecien..."Celebration" is simply beautiful! After I took the pic of the cut out bits, I changed my mind...hey, it happens! This pattern will have a simple pieced item plus at least one additional design...maybe two if I can find the time! Hey...Pam is finished with her 143 leaves,

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Was Labor Day labor-free for everybody? Probably not for any quilt designers out there...but I'm not complaining. I'm a little late on getting my act together, but it feels good to have definite plans in the works.I'm very excited about my next project--I've always loved Joanna's fabrics and am thrilled to see how well her latest line goes with Brenda's first collection! The plan involves roses.

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While I should have been home sewing, Pam and I were presented with an opportunity we just couldn't pass up...Here we go, across the bay...To visit a friend who just happened to be in the area...Pam now has her coffee, so let the hours of chatting commence!How on earth will we decide what to have for dessert? Luckily, any choice is a good choice here...Holly let me use the most delightful

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Yay!! They're finally moved and settled in...here's Nick taking a break...and here's the quilt! Too big for them to hold it except for sideways...I am not a contemporary quilt designer so decided it would save time and effort to find someone else's pattern to use. Even better, this is a freebie!You can't see the quilting--but Darla of Wildflower Quilting did an awesome job.They had TEN people

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After I completed the top for Nick and Kari's quilt (more on that later!) I was faced with a rather impressive pile of leftover fabrics. Tragic, right? I didn't want to overwhelm my son and his girlfriend with mom-made stuff, but it was tough to stop.They agreed that custom pillows might be cool, so this is what I came up with. I used the pillow pattern in this book (which I just happen to have

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I know, not very inspiring, is it...To this...Hey, it may have possibilities...To this:and finally, to this!Which reminds me...now where did I put that quilt??!

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It's no surprise that I love making quilts. It's actually more accurate to say that I love sewing.Applique has never really been a problem for me--of course I have gotten better with practice.This morning I have to admit I came across a project that completely defeated me. After ripping it apart four times, yes four times, this is the best I could do. Here it is, in all its wonky, misshapen and

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As everyone else has already reported, a fun day was had yesterday at a certain person's super cool studio!We all had projects to share...if you didn't already know this, NOBODY embroiders as beautifully as Monica does. Seriously.Pam, being more accustomed to the celebrity stunt quilter life, was prepared by actually coordinating her wardrobe to her latest quilt (you'll see). Show off.As for me?

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Painting my kitchen is turning out to be quite an experience. A slow, tedious experience. And I have to say I will never do it again. I've always wanted white cabinets and that's what I'll eventually have, but it's costing me some sanity I really can't spare.But it's coming along. One of the only things that's keeping me going is looking forward to the day I can hang this vintage towel on my

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The leg is on the mend so I'm in a rush to get as much as possible finished around here before the next heat wave. The last few days have been great so I've been doing lots of painting in the kitchen. BTW, if you're wondering how to make a small kitchen seem larger? Start painting it.Anyway, bits of sewing have been done--both for the Sisboom Room and for Nick's new apartment. Those pics are

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If you haven't already, please hop on over to Pam's to wish her the best birthday ever and a year full of Pam Kitty Mornings!

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Turns out, there's only so much a summer skirt can do.I'd planned to pretty much take the summer off this year. Just too many family things going on. So it seemed like a good time to tackle some household tasks as well. The Sisboom Room is on temporary hold since Nick will be living here until August. Paint chips are already tacked up, but in the meantime, there were other rooms to

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Have you been over to Pam's yet? If not, it's ok with me if you skip it today. It's a very silly post and it might be best to avoid it.So you can skip Pam, but don't skip the Moda Bake Shop! There's a wonderful skirt pattern there and it was so much fun and easy to make and awesomely swirly twirly to wear. I'm planning on making several...I'll just have to stop before I become known as the

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Yes, as Pam has already reported, yesterday was a fun day. I spent quite a few hours playing with new Moda precuts under Pam's "guidance". Perhaps more accurately, she bossed me around, kept up with her peeps on her sidekick, and I worked.And gave her pie.But in all seriousness, it was a lot of fun and we're both looking forward to showing you what we've come up with! Since it's a Moda Bake Shop

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I've had a couple of great trips with Pam that I just have to share. Pam had gotten an email from Becky that she'd put some new goodies in her space at Remember When, and so what else could we do but leap into my car and head on out there?By this time Pam and I could find Becky's stuff blindfolded...and we've both vowed to recreate her home in ours piece by beautiful piece! I found the perfect

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I've gotten questions regarding my shrug...it's the "Florence" shrug in this book by Rowan. I didn't use the yarn called for in the book--I don't yet trust my skills for the pricey yarn, so mine's a cotton/acrylic blend, which worked fine and was considerably less expensive. And it seems that I've really confused a few of you regarding the pear teatowel tutorial. In my original post I told you to

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It's been fun starting work on the Sisboom Room...I'm really enjoying playing with all those different bright prints. I'm also slowly gathering other items to go into the room and can't wait to really get started. It's bittersweet, of course, because it's going to be mighty strange to not have Nick around all the time.Finally got my sweater finished, too! I was really uneasy about it for awhile..

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I didn't have the heart to ask this guy to help since there were just too many entries this time.I know lots of people use random number generators, but that would be one more thing I'd have to figure out so I came up with my own version.I sent a text message to each of my 3 sons, asking them to give me a number between 1 and 173. I figured I would then take those numbers and calculate the

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If you want to find bright colors at my house, you really have to head out to the back yard. While I love the brights, I seem to gravitate toward the softer colors and my home reflects that.So I got to thinking about Nick's room...and how it would be fun to do some sewing for it this summer so I can be ready to decorate when he's ready to move out. Anyway, I was doing lots of fabric thinking and

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