The August Quilt

Where does the time go???

My summers usually disappear really fast as we go camping every month.

This month we went to Leavenworth, WA and I'll post some pix later.

Today I want to talk about the pattern test quilt top I finished just before we left~

The August Quilt~

by Erica Jackman of Kitchen Table Quilting

This really fun quilt came in when my DD was visiting and she immediately thought of the beach.

So from the bottom left corner we have grass, sand, ocean and a peek at a beautiful sunset.  She has also put dibs on this one. LOL I have ordered some snuggly plush fabric for the back and then I will quilt it.

There are a lot of curved seams in The August Quilt, but they are really gentle and easy to do, so if that makes you hesitate~ don't!! Erica has some great tips in her pattern and all the tester versions came out so cute. Check them out HERE

 

Until next time~ 

Happy Stitchin'!

I'm So Excited!!

...and I just can't hide it!!

LOL are you singing that song now? 

I received the best mail!!

I am going to be the Henry Glass Challenger for September~

Whoohoo!!!

You can read about the Desire to Inspire Challenge on their blog.

I was sent a box of 'Irish Blessing' by Janet Rae Nesbitt of One Sister Designs.

Since I have some Irish in me, this was right up my alley!

 Sorry, I really should have pressed before pix, but I was just too excited!! LOL

Now what to make... :-)  I have a few ideas!

We will see how many I can finish. 

What is on your cutting table this week?

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!!

A New Laptop Bag

I did this fun pattern test last week for Tori of Toriska patterns

The Mercury Messenger Bag comes in two sizes. The larger can hold my laptop and the smaller is more purse size.  I chose to do the larger because my laptop bag was showing its age. ;-)

Tori's patterns are very well thought out and illustrated. You have options for faux leather &/or cork.

I chose the red faux leather since I knew I was keeping this one. ;-)

My DD was visiting last weekend, took one look at it and said~ 'that would make a great Christmas present!' LOL ....I love it! :-)

The pattern is on sale for a limited time, so be sure to check it out with the above link if you are interested.

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!