Machine Quilting: O-H! I-O!

Now I know some hard core Ohio State University fans, but I honestly don't think there's one that tops Darlene.

 Planning ahead for the Fall football season, these lap quilts will be done with time to spare! This first quilt I was told was intended to be a "guy" quilt.

 These All Over Leaves are great for a "guy" quilt. They fill the area nicely and can look tribal. Loops and flowers just don't work for guys...

 This next quilt was a bit more feminine, especially with the floral border. But that border was the thing that tied the pinwheel points together with the rest of the quilt and didn't make them too loud.

 I quilted this with Mittens. This design is soft and flowing.

It really showed up nicely on the back. I love how the Fireside or Snuggles by Moda quilt up and give so much dimension to the quilting. On more custom quilts the backing can look sculpted and amazing!

Do you know a Buckeye fan that would love quilts like these? O-H!

Ready to go!

Doors open in a few minutes! Ready to go here in the booth!

New Stitchery Patterns!!!

With Market in full swing today, it's time to release the new Stitchery designs!!!

 I love drawing these designs and the dinosaurs were so much fun. To come up with the different designs I actually consulted my nephew and played around with fun bright colors. There's a flying pterodactyl, a T-Rex, a stegosaurus and many many more!

Sometimes it's a bit more fun to find the right fabrics to match the stitchery designs. This was one of them. Luckily my friend Dottie had a ton of these fabrics at her shop and I added in a few more to get the colors just right. This theme was tough coming up with different designs that would look right. In this stitchery you will find some planets among the stars, an exploring astronaut, an alien and his spaceship, and a few other neat things.

Remember that each design contains 10 stitchery blocks and 14 pieced blocks to finish at 40" x 48". To make the quilt a bit larger, just add borders! Each design will be printed full size on an individual sheet as clear as day. Most designs can be used as a stitchery as I've done or as applique!

Also, you may find it fun to try out some fabric pencils or paints to color in the designs to make them stand out a bit more. The options are endless.

These designs join the Alphabet Stitchery line already including:

Bugs Bugs Bugs

Bundle of Joy

Farm Animals

Jungle Animals

Noah's Ark

Sea Creatures

So which one will you make first?

New Moos!!!

Well, one moo so far really. Last week I just missed the first calf being born by just minutes! I was so busy that day I wasn't able to run over and get pictures. Then it rained and the little rascal was hiding in the barn for awhile, but I was able to finally get pictures later in the week!

 He's too stinkin' cute! He's finally losing that wobbly awkward stage and moving a bit more confident now.

 He's just the first of five calves to be born this year hopefully.

 This day was still a bit on the rainy side, but it really showed off the colors in the trees as they're greening up! I have to say I really love that this is just one of my views while I quilt!

 I think this cow is the next to have a calf, but I could be wrong. Bud (the neighbor who owns these cows) thought she would be first...

Momma is being super protective and that's just fine for a sleepy little bull calf! I can't wait for more to come!

Machine Quilting: Waterfalls

Darlene made this version of Judy Niemeyer's Waterfalls for her niece as a graduation present.

 I love the colors! Darlene had her niece pick the colors, then she picked the quilt and showed her niece when the top was finished and she loves it!

 She asked for a bit of extra quilting so I quilted waves in each of the panels and the borders. Then to soften the black border some pebbles were added.

 It really does look like a waterfall now!

I love how the fireside on the back really shows the quilting. This quilt was a ton of fun to quilt and I know it will be treasured!

Thanks, Darlene! You amaze me with how many quilts you're getting done! Congrats! Keep up the good work!

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Actually more like left. And arrived. We're exhausted and crashing in our hotel before we begin setting up my booth tomorrow. Although while I'm typing this it is tomorrow at home...

This time adjustment is going to be interesting... Post more soon!

Almost Ready!

I'm almost finished packing for Spring Market and I'm super excited!

This year I will have my first booth and have a jam-packed schedule I wanted to share with you:

Thursday you can find me at Room B110/111 from 4:55-5:25 for a Schoolhouse Session. It should be an energy packed fun experience to learn more about my book, Seamingly Scrappy, and the Seamingly Scrappy Technique.

Friday you can find me at Brewer's booth #2214 at 11am for a book signing.

Sunday you can find me at Martingale's booth #1536 at 11:30am for a book signing.

Otherwise, you can always find me at my booth #2949 where I'll have several of the quilts from the book and a couple new stitchery patterns (I'll show those later this week).

I'm getting to that stage where I feel like I'm forgetting something and it's so sad because I haven't even finished packing yet...

Wish me luck and stop on by and say hi if you're coming to Spring Market!!! I can't wait!