Bundling!

I thought I'd tease you with a bundle picture.

Yep. This is the one you could win.

All of these gorgeous prints and solids are from Michael Miller Fabrics

View THIS post for more information on how to win these gorgeous goodies.

For those of you that live in the area-

don't forget that the

Wasatch Front Shop Hop

starts tommorow and I'll be at the

Corn Wagon Quilt Shop from 10-2

doing a book signing.

Hope to see YOU there!

Quilt-what!?

The other day I mentioned something called QUILTCON. Remember? You can click on the link to find out more but basically it's a conference put on by The Modern Quilt Guild. Speakers, vendors and so much more. It's scheduled for early next year and I really hope I can go.

One of the things I'm most excited about is the fun QuiltCon Block Challenge.

Using the colors of their logo you can make a block that reflects what modern quilting means to you. (If you're not sure what modern quilting is: read here. Or, just read it anyway because I LOVE IT! :o)

Where was I? Oh yeah, the colors of the QuiltCon logo. Yeah, they're my new faves!  I can't help but invision every new pattern design I have in these colors.

Don't you just LOVE these colors!? QuiltCon has not specified which fabrics to use. In fact, they have left that up to interpretation. However, many of the fabric companies have put their own bundles together. "Tiny Dancer" and "Lady Marmalade" from Marmalade fabrics sent me these bundles a few weeks ago. I really want to make something but haven't been able to bring myself to cut into them yet.

Of course MMF has a variety of their own prints in these gorgeous colors that I'm playing with too. Look for a Crazy Old Ladies pattern exclusive coming soon!

Not sure these colors are the PERFECT combo for a project in your future?

Take a look at this:

The Portland Modern Quilt Guild made this amazing quilt that was hanging in the MMF booth at market. LOV-ER-LY! See, now you can understand why I'm seeing everything in these colors.

Guess what!? just because it's summer. And just because I'm feeling generous I'm going to give away a custom bundle of my own. A little of this and a little of that- 1 fat quarter in each of the colors for you to play with! (I haven't taken a picture yet because I just thought of this right when I was writing this post. Cool huh!?)

So, want to play?

Leave me a comment- One word. Any word. Make it a good word. (no bad words, if you know what I'm sayin') I'll pick a random comment on Friday.

Tomorrow is my big boy's birthday. 12! WHAT!? I'll be busy eating cake and ice cream. Talk to you soon.

Do you love Lucy?

I do!

The Wasatch Front Shop Hop is coming up next week. Their theme this year is 'Those were the days." Each shop participating (there's 13 of them!) Has chosen a different retro TV program as their theme. Can you guess what my LQS The Corn Wagon Quilt Shop is doing?

That's right!  Everybody's favorite- I love Lucy!

The gals at the shop are so creative. I can't wait to see what they have planned. I  hope you'll join me in hopping around

June 13th - 16th

Make sure you pick June 14th as your day to come see Lucy

That's the day when I will be in the shop from 10-2 signing copies of , you guessed it- 'Geared for Guys'!

Before I forget, I better pick a winner for that FQ bundle of Shore Thing.

Thank you Gloria for playing along.

And thank ALL OF YOU who left comments of your favorite beaches. Reading through all of those lovely places- a few I have been too, most I have not -really makes me long for a coastal getaway.

I hope you're all sewing something fun. I know I am!

Here's a CLUE of what I've been playing with.

OH MY GOSH! 

I almost forgot to tell you. I haven't been posting here,

but I have been out and about.

I finally posted my blocks on The Bees Knees

and the lovely ladies from Fat Quarter Shop are featuring my book as their June book of the month. Check out my little write-up on The Jolly Jabber

Ok, I got work to do. See ya' soon!

A more formal introduction:

I feel like I am finally starting to breathe again after the last few weeks. With market prep, then market aftermath, kids finishing school and crazy summer schenanigans starting I kinda swept over one of the most exciting events:

SHORE THING!!

"The sun on your face and sand beneath your feet- nothing's more relaxing than a trip to the beach.

Now you can take a tropical vacation whenever you want with SHORE THING!"

"Take an oceanic adventure around a picturesque bay or find a peaceful port to relax under a palm tree.  Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the local cuisine"

"FInd sandy beached where children play tag with the surf and towels still hang out to dry"

"Explore all there is to discover and let your imagination take over.

There aren't any rules- just find your own adventure and spend the day having a blast."

"Whatever your pleasure you'll find your 'Beach Style' here...

it's a SHORE THING!"

I wanted Shore Thing to evoke the same feelings that Going Coastal did. Anyone and everyone that saw Goind Coastal longed for a vacation and reveled in fond memories of favorite trips. Recreating that a second time I feared, would be a challenge.

I was wrong, it was the complete opposite. As soon as I started drawing Shore Thing took shape and form before my eyes. I was wisked away to vacation destinations I've never been before. Someday I'll visit. But until then I can dream of the shore.

I wanted a more tropical feel with the pinks and touches of green, but I still wanted it to speak to all sea-goers. There's a little something for everyone here.

To prove it- I'm giving some away  :o)

Tell me your favorite beach vacation (it can be on the lake!) and I'll enter you into the drawing. Don't forget to make sure you're a follower, too. I'll pick a winner towards the end of the week. Probably Friday, but at this point I feel like giving myself a deadline is a lost cause.  :o)

GOOD LUCK!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming...

Sorry for the delay in posting the winners. We decided to have some family time and enjoy the weather. 

Water was a little cold still. These guys decided the best way is to just run right in.

My littlest kidlet 'cheesing' for the camera.

Testing his toes. Don't you love that little tongue sticking out!  :o)

And this is where I sat, enjoying the warm sun on my toes. I was NOT about to get in that freezing water. Maybe by the end of August when it's had a few months to warm up.  :o)

Anyway...

How 'bout we get down to business and post some winners!

Random.org picked numbers 3, 83, and 53

(what's with all the 3's!?)

Happy Cottage Quilter

Smileynann

Jo

Thanks to EVERYONE for playing along and showing your support.

If you weren't one of the lucky winners you can still get the book and feel like a winner. Fat Quarter Shop is featurings 'Geared for Guys' as their book of the month! That means you can purchase it (either version) for 20% off during the month of June. WooHoo!!!

Ok, now back to playtime with the fam.

Have a GREAT weekend!