When I originally pieced this quilt top, I called it my Scrappy Solution…four years later it’s quilted! This pattern actually made it’s way into Modern Basics, as Twisted Bars,  if you are interested in making your own.

 I had thought I would add a binding then show it off, but it won’t be happening this week.  Getting all the details into posts for Blogger’s Quilt Festival is taking up my sewing time.  Here’s a few details in the quilting -

I did loop-de-loops over the main area of the blocks, and in the corners where the square is formed I tried a few different things, before I decided to quilt the graduated loops.  I’m having fun quilting with the Crown Jewel! Of course, I did pin this top three times before I … Read More »

Life is full, and I am blessed! It just makes it hard to keep up with everything ;) So I thought I would share a couple of highlights from the last few days.

This is a peek at a Christmas quilt in progress – a first for me.  I’m excited to see it come together!

I have been adding to the space around the longarm too.  My collection of mini quilts from various swaps add inspiration, and a good dose of color!

The quilt draped on the longarm includes some new fabrics from my friend Emily – more on Technicolor soon!

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Are you ready for Blogger’s Quilt Festival?

Many have asked – with multiple linkys will multiple quilts be allowed?

Thinking about it more, … Read More »

Hi there! I hope you had a great weekend – ours was relaxed with a sick boy, and a touch of spring in the air.  Sunday afternoon, I realized that I had a couple hours of free time, AND my deadline for this week is as far as I could get it.  Yay!  I pulled my Asbury charm pack from my Quiltcon swag, and found some solids to mix with it.

In about an hour of sewing time I had a vibrant, and fun table runner top for our kitchen table!

I could have pulled a rainbow of solids to mix with the prints, but decided to stay in the yellow/green family to let the other colors stand out a little more.

I’m pretty pleased with the results, and can’t … Read More »

Hi there! I was amazed to fly into Seattle last week, to clear skies!   My parents and sister met me at the airport and we made the most of the day in Seattle. We visited Quiltworks, then headed toward the water. (The question is later in the post – read on)

The Seattle/Bainbridge Ferry, and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. I always forget how much I love the water until I see it again.

Stumbled upon this shop, selling marimekko fabrics, dresses, and accessories.  Everything in the shop was beautiful, and beautifully made, but left me wishing for a fuller wallet!

On our way to dinner, my sister snapped this pic of the Space Needle, and was kind enough to share with me. Always iconic Seattle, and a fun … Read More »

Hey there!  I’ve been sewing for a couple of deadlines for next month over the weekend, so I can’t share everything, but I can share the pretty fabrics I’m working with -

Aren’t those micro flowers so sweet!  This is Boho by Urban Chicks, due to ship in April.

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**I’ve also been sorting out details for the Modern Basics II Blitz coming on Monday February 25 – stay tuned for reviews of the book and prizes!

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The winner of last weeks giveaway sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop is:

Garilyn Sponseller – Congrats & thanks for emailing me right back!

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I’m also travelling a bit in the next couple of weeks.

Early Thursday morning I will be on my way to Austin for … Read More »

The winner of the ebook from Martingale is:

The winners of the Dancing Stars templates are:

Come back tomorrow to link up your progress, and be entered to win fabric!

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Yesterday was a productive day around here.  I have been installing sleeves on my quilts, which I put off until just before shipping, of course!

Three done, and one and a half to finish. I started with the larger quilts, and watch a couple movies as I stitched.

Do you have a favorite movie(s) or TV show to watch while stitching? 

I’m always looking for suggestions!

More soon – Amy

I’ve missed this space and all of you in the last week!

While technically I was home, here, around the house everyday, a large portion of it has been spent working at Sundance.  Every year, the Sundance Film Festival is huge here where we live, and I usually avoid the crowded areas, to maintain normal life while everyone is in town.  This year though, friends needed help managing one of their concession locations, and everything fell into place for me to work with them.

So, I did, and thankfully now it it is done! I didn’t have a chance to take in a film even, the whole week was so busy!

Today’s agenda, includes uncovering Melody – she’s been collecting projects while I was too busy to play with her. And … Read More »

Modern Basics II en masse! Yay, my books arrived!

I admitted that I really do like sushi.

Bee block in the mail – a fun surprise.

Sunday afternoon block sewing.  One is for a fun quilt-along this week, and the rest are my experimentation.

My silly kids – she had been collecting hairbands…big sister helped her out!

I hope you had a great weekend

More soon – Amy

I’m really looking forward to 2013!

I’ve got lots to share with you in the coming months, (as I’m able) and can’t wait to see what opportunities come as well.

Of course January starts off with the release of Modern Basics II!

 The follow up to my first book, offers skill builders, and simply fun quilts to add to your “must-make list”. I’m really proud of the final product, and look forward to sharing it with you!  I’m hoping to make some/all of the quilts again, and show how versatile they can be. I’ll keep you posted, I need a few more hours in my day already!

**You can pre-order your autographed copy today, and I will ship as soon as I have my copies!

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