The end of a Saga

I don't know about you but I am about equally as excited about the new release of the final Twilight movie and the fact that it's over! Yes I like the books/movies, but I'm ready to move on too.  :o)

In honor of the release of Breaking Dawn part 2 I've decided to list my 'Breaking Dawn' pattern for only $5 in the Etsy shop. I only have a few listed so hurry on over for this fabulous deal. This pattern is so fun and easy you can even have it done by Christmas!

Happy Friday!

Eye Candy

Every time I go to market I vow to take more pictures of the things I like. However it never happens like I think it will. Whenever I had a chance to walk to floor I forgot my camera. Trying to remember what I saw and then finding the time to go back was a game. I managed to get several of my fave's though so enjoy!

 

Patty Young's new collection 'Textured Basics'- the colors are so fun and bright and the fabric itself begs to be touched.

A new designer to the Michael Miller crew is Trenna Travis. Her collection BEKKO has a gorgeous weight. Perfect for home dec., clothing, bags and anything really. Wait til you get your hands on these- you'll never buy decorator canvas again!

 

The Swirly Girls have a cheery new collection for Michael Miller Clubhouse called Poppy Love. Their booth was so inviting I just wanted to curl up and take a nap.  :o)

 

The fabulous Laura Gunn had a booth right next to mine. I've been a fan of her talent for a while now but this is the first time we've each had a booth at the same market. It was so fun getting to know her and there's already quite a buzz with Cosmos over the inter-world.

 

My favorite stop on the white carpet walk of the Michael Miller fabrics plaza at market was at Patty Sloniger's booth. I LOVE HER!  She is the sweetest gal- EVER. You may remember her as the winner of Project Selvage with this collection. She's done it again with her new addition of Les Amis. LOVE THIS!  She was so kind and gifted me a bundle of fatties at the end of market. Oh yeah, I can't wait to tear into these babies!!!

Of course I had to snap a pic at David Butler's booth and new collection- Seven Wonders. Definately need to get my hands on these gorgeous prints for my next "guy" quilt.

 

 

Another FreeSpirit designer that I love- Joel Dewberry. I like to think of Joel as my neighbor since he lives in Utah also. :o)  I had the privledge of listening to him speak at Sewing Summit last month and enjoyed it so much. His new collection Notting Hill is HUGE and brilliant. The quilting cottons are superb but the fun doesnt stop there. Laminates, voiles and home dec weight are available for this collection too. YUM!

 

First place single booth winner- Lila Tueller is a creative genius. Loved her booth and her new collection for Riley Blake- Mystique

Last stop for now- Crafsty. I thought their booth was so cool. I love how it captures both retro and modern design elements in a seamless transition. ;o)

I have more to share tomorrow. See you soon!

For your viewing pleasure

I guess there are people that like to see themselves on the screen- television and movie stars to name a few...hundred. Yeah, I'm not a television or movie star. In fact, I usually try to stay out of the spotlight and stay sitting comfortably behind my sewing machine. But when Fat Quarter Shop asks to interview you on camera you just don't say no.  :o)  Fat Quarter Shop is my go-to online shop. If I don't find it locally (I ALWAYS try to buy local first) then I check there. Love them! I hope you enjoy my little sneak a peek at what's new in my neck of the woods! 

Hello Again

It feels like I've been gone for way too long. It's been almost a month since my last post! Did you miss me? What a busy fall I've had. First Sewing Summit then Quilt Market and Festival back to back. I have so much to tell/show you.

 

A little over 2 weeks ago we (Terry and Shannon and I) packed up the trailer and hit the road. Two days travel to get to Houston. Oh my! Did we have some laughs. Here's a couple of sites we saw.

 

 

I had my first Lotaburger at Blake's in Farmington, NM.  I'm not a huge burger fan but this was just what I needed after half the day in the truck. The girls got a good kick out of my asking what an 'Itsaburger' was. How was I supposed to know!?  :o)  

 

We also stopped in Midpoint, TX- probably the closest to Radiator Springs that we were going to find. (I'm a big CARS fan :o)

 

 

Halfway between Los Angles and Chicago- kinda' cool!

 

I loved seeing all the old signs and such on Route 66

 

Just down the road we stopped at the Cadillac Ranch just outside of Amarillo, TX

 

The girls stayed in the car while I got out and walked around (and IN) the cars. Pretty cool to say I've been there.  :o)

 

And here's our rig. "Hi Shannon!" I'd never pulled a trailer before so when it was my turn to drive I was quite nervous. The girls got a good laugh at me. When I wasn't behind the wheel and all tensed up I was able to laugh at myself too.

 

I have so much to share about Market and Festival. See you Monday!

 

So Scary!

This is what I look like in the morning. You don't believe me? Ask my kids.

 

 

Ok, ok. I don't have long hair. :o)

 

Actually this is a pick I store from the Odyssey Dance Theatre website. To break up the mayhem of market prep I'm taking the hubs to see 'Thriller' tonight. If you have not seen this you should make a point to check it out. It is FABULOUS! I can't wait.

 

Until then I am frantically pulling last minute things together for Sewing Summit. I can't believe it's here already! By tomorrow night I'll be swimming in a sea of fellow bloggers, quilters, sewists, etc. I hope I can relax and enjoy myself. I really feel like the picture above with how frazzled my mind is. Once I am done with my class Friday night I should be able to have some fun.

 

I'm hoping to post from SS but don't hold your breath. You know how I roll. :o)

 

See you soon!