Finishing is oh so sweet

I just love this quilt. It is a Jo Morton pattern. It enjoys a spot in my sewing room where I can see it while I work on projects. Finishing and displaying projects really can help motivate you through a project. You know the saying, "to quilt is heavenly, to finish is divine.....so true

 

 I can hardly believe it--my oldest child is going to graduate from high school soon.

 What a journey it has been, and it's not over yet. He will be off to college next fall, so I have much to do to prepare him for the next chapter in his life. Meanwhile, I hope to finish a quilt to send off to college with him...one of my UFO's.  So I have a bit of time to get it done for him. I am hoping he will feel all a little closer to home when he's wrapped up in his quilt

A Book Signing with Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co at the Olde World Quilt Shoppe

Amazon.com: Another Bite of Schnibbles: 24 Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares (That Patchwork Place) (9781604680584): Carrie Nelson: Books

One of my absolute favorite shops, Olde Worlde Quilt Shoppe had one of my very favorite pattern designers last Saturday for a book signing! It was so nice to have the opportunity to meet Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. and visit with her. She is so charming and talented. She also has a wonderful blog you can check out http://www.laveenrosie.typepad.com/ for inspiration, laughs etc. If you haven't bought one of her books or patterns, you really must. They are well written, easy to follow and are absolutely exquisite--destined to be family heirlooms. She even has a line of patterns called Schnibbles that are made with precuts--most go together quite quickly, and the small ones make such nice gifts. Also if you are ever in the Phoenix area, be sure to check out Olde Worlde Quilt Shoppe--it is such a warm and inviting shop, everyone there is so helpful and their fabrics are to die for!!

Take a look at a recent quilt I completed. It is made from Japanese fabrics and is really quite beautiful. While is has flowers and softer colors it isn't too feminine. I think it would work nice in a master bedroom 

I recently finished this quilt for a customer--isn't it a striking pattern? I think the use of strongly contrasted fabrics really pops and gives it movement. And what a nice border treatment--nothing like a bunch of saw tooth triangles to give a quilt a graphic punch.

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Scrapbook Papercraft Pre-Designed Project Kits: ScrapScription - Scrapbooking Kit Club and Papercrafting Project Kits

I'm back.....I have found the cutest little album, and it's shaped like a sewing machine. How cute is that?? As some of you know, I love playing with fabric, paper, thread, scissors, glue, etc.. This would be a great way to record some of your wonderful quilting or sewing projects.. Be sure to click on the link below to see images of the completed project!

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 I am doing a happy dance--the kids are back in school &  fall weather is coming (slowly here in AZ) I have uploaded some photos of an incredible quilt I have the opportunity to work on. My friend Vicki is a prolific and accomplished award winning quilter and she has sent me some fabulous quilts to work on. The colors in the batiks are to die for and the piecing is incredible. What an amazing work of art. I hope you enjoy the pictures and that you are inspired to challenge yourself in your quilting. Take a class or try something that intimidates you. Maybe try making an art quilt. Another great way to grow as a quilter is to make small " art" quilts--say one a week. They can be as small as a postcard or up to 11x14. Try applique, raw edge applique, beading, quilting, couching and then quilt it on your domestic machine. You will learn a heck of a lot. The Arizona Quilters Guild has a small quilt auction every year, and I try to donate at least one quilt each year. A really good resource for learning about different techniques that you can experiment with is the magazine "Quilting Arts". Their website is www.quiltingdaily.com and there is an incredible amount of information available there to help you grow as a quilt artist.