There's an App For That....

Hello Everyone,

So for all you iPhone junkies, like me and Ms. Zombie, take a look at this really great Quilty App!!

It is the best!! It is a block calculator and "figure outer" all at your finger tips. So many blocks to choose from in so many sizes. But the best is the cutting directions are included!! How cool is that.

The app is available in the iTunes app store for $3.99. That's a steal for what it will do for you. It was made by C & T Publishing. You can check out their blog post about it here. I know you won't regret it!!

In the meantime, check out recently added photos of quilts here and I also added new fabrics to my online store!! Don't forget to use the coupon code luvfabric for your 10% discount. It expires on November 30.

Until Next Time...

There's an App For That....

Bead Obsession

Hello Everyone,

You all know that I definitely have a fabric obsession, but what you may not have known was that I just adore beads. Really any kind of bead, for embellishment on a quilt or just to wear. I own many kinds and all colors.

This post, specifically, I wanted to share with you my Troll bead obsession. My hubs purchased a Troll bracelet for me one year for my birthday. For those of you who do not know what they are, they are a bracelet that you add beads to at any time. You can go to their website and see.

I know I am getting wordy, sorry. But I found this great artisan on Etsy. Her name is Traci and she hand makes beads to fit your Troll bracelet. Her Etsy site is called Beads by Traci. The beads are reasonably priced and absolutely gorgeous!! I should know, I have purchased 5 from her, 3 of which she custom made. So here is what my bracelet looks like with her beads adorning it.

In the first photo, you can see Traci's beads, the bright lime dichroic bead on the left, the lime and raspberry bumpy bead in the middle, and the multi colored right in the front (not too clear here).

A nicer picture of the raspberry and lime bumpy bead.

The three beads in the foreground here are all made by Traci. A raspberry one with silver caps with swirls, a raspberry one with ghostly swirls, and the lime one with hammered silver caps.

The one with silvery glitter in it in the foreground is one that she also made. It is multi colored and really compliments the rest of my bracelet well.

Can you tell I like the lime and raspberry color theme? I just love what she has done and will continue to purchase from her in the future. Go check her out and tell her Jackie sent you!!

Until Next Time...

Bead Obsession

It's Official!!

Hello Everyone,

First I need to acknowledge all the wonderful ideas that you all had about what to do with my dyed selvages!! You are truly a creative group. Thank you so much!! I am not sure which I will choose, because they are all great. I will be sure to let you know.

Now, for those of you who haven't heard, I have added an ONLINE FABRIC SHOP to my website!! I am so excited about this new venture! I purchased lots of fabric while at market. Here are a few teaser pictures:

Beautiful Kaffes, Philip Jacobs, and Brandon Mably!

Aunt Grace Authentics 1930s Reproductions!

More Kaffe Collective goodness!

More Aunt Grace!

But that is not all, I also carry Kona Cotton Solids, pre-cut fabrics, and patterns from Izzy and Ivy Designs. I am so excited.

I will be continually adding fabric so check back often. But to kick off things, I wanted to share with you a special DISCOUNT!! This discount will be valid through the November 30, 2009 and will be good on your ENTIRE order. ***Take note of my already reasonable prices!***

All you need to do is when you are checking out use the coupon code: luvfabric to receive 10% off your ENTIRE order! WooHoo!! I hope you will enjoy these fabrics as much as I do. So go ahead and spread the word!! Click HERE to go directly to my shop.

In other news, my November newsletter is now available here. And my newest Podcast Episode #7 is also available here.

Until Next Time...

It's Official!!

Dye Candy Selvage Suggestions, Please???

Hello Everyone,

I am sure that most of you are familiar with Etsy? Well, this year I had been looking for some great hand dyed fabrics and there are tons of people out there on Etsy that sell them. I have purchased from three of them and everything that I have received I have absolutely loved. Very high quality and these ladies take pride in their work.

So one of these individuals, Chris, not only has an Etsy Shop, but a blog called Dye Candy that I follow too. She carries wonderful suede look hand dyed fabrics. I am very happy with mine. Recently she sent me a package, just for me and to my surprise.

It was a box loaded with the selvages of her hand dyed fabrics!!

You cannot believe how delighted I was to receive them. The colors are just gorgeous! Kind of confetti like.

I am loving looking at them so much, the color is just wonderful. A friend of mind suggested to just put them in a glass jar for decoration and so that I can oooh and aaah any time.

But I think that I would like to do something quilty like with them. This is where you all come in... I would love any suggestions that you might have. I am perfectly willing to try a new technique too. So go ahead leave me a comment with your thoughts and suggestions. I would so appreciate any.

Then go over and say hi to my friend Chris and take a look at all her Dye Candy!!

For some more dyed fabric inspiration, check out my other friends, Vicki and Karen. They also have wonderful hand dyed fabrics that would be a perfect addition to any stash!

Of note, I just added a ton of die cut 1930s Aunt Grace to my Etsy Shop... go take a peek.

Next time watch for my monthly newsletter and Episode 7 of my podcast!!

Until Next Time...

Dye Candy Selvage Suggestions, Please???

Kaffe HST Quilt... Pieced, Quilted, Bound, and Complete!

Hello Everyone,

As promised, I am back with some Kaffe goodness. If you remember THIS post, I had completed just the top. Well, I am now completely done with this quilt and I just LOVE it!! The color, the design, just everything. So I wanted to share my quilt joy with you. I hope you like it as much as me.

We had a rather sunny day so I took advantage of the good lighting and took the quilt outdoors.

Here is the quilt draped across the deck railing.

A close up of the quilting. I just love the little ribbon inside the feathers. It was fun quilting this quilt.

Another view.

For the backing, I chose Kaffe's Asian Circles. It really just called for this print, as all the colors from the front of the quilt are present.

For the binding, I also chose Asian Circles, just in a different color way.

The binding needed to be darker to set the front of the quilt apart from it.

More of the quilting. You can see in the colors, I just quilted 1/4 inch in from the edge. I think that was all it needed.

The completed top. It will hang in my upper hall, just outside my studio for a while. My hubs asked me not to sell it just yet. But I am not sure that I want to anyway. I think the name of this quilt will remain "Riot of Color". What do you think?

I hope you enjoyed this Kaffe filled post! Next time, I am going to need your suggestions on a new project. I hope you will help! Don't forget to click HERE for more Kaffe goodness.

Until Next Time...

Kaffe HST Quilt... Pieced, Quilted, Bound, and Complete!

A Touch of Spring... Revisited

Hello Everyone,

I hope some of you remember this post about my quilt in progress, A Touch of Spring. I had so much fun putting this one together, but had hit a road block. I just got tired of working on the same thing. That must happen to everyone.

Well, recently I was renewed! I decided to finish piecing the rows together to complete the quilt top. Yes, I said complete and I love it!! Here are the photos...

The lower right corner. See how it transitions from raspberry to chocolate?

The upper left corner, again the transition of color.

The lower left corner, just all raspberry.

The upper right corner, just pure yummy chocolate.

The center portion of the quilt. I just loved piecing these together. If you haven't tried paper piecing you really ought to give it a go. This one is a Judy Niemeyer pattern called A Touch of Spring.

But I think I am going to call this one Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. Mainly because this is probably my most favorite candy. Now one of my favorite quilts!!

Even though this was a time consuming quilt, I just love the results and definitely would not hesitate to make another Judy Niemeyer pattern. I also love working with batiks for paper piecing. They really hold a press well and don't shift as much as normal commercial cotton. Now just to get it on my long arm and get it quilted.

Next time, I will show you my quilted and bound Kaffe quilt. I just love it. But in the meantime go HERE for some more quilty inspiration. New customer quilts fresh off the long arm, including Vicki's Candy Button Quilt from Moda Bake Shop!

Until Next Time...

A Touch of Spring... Revisited

The Big Winners!!

Hello Everyone,

First off, WOW, WOW, WOW!! Thank you ALL who entered my giveaway, signed up for my newsletter, are now following my blog. I promise I will not disappoint you in any way.

You all just blew me away, 1553 comments!! Unbelievable. Thank you so much!!

So anyway, I decided to used the Random Number Generator for this drawing. So the winning numbers in chronological order are:

Comment # 2

Comment # 356

Comment #416

Comment #700

Comment #856

I am sure you want to know who those lucky winners are:

In order # 2 is Sara wins the Moda Jelly Roll and Layer Cake

# 356 is Brooke wins the Moda Sampler Box

# 416 is Nancy wins the Black and White book

#700 is Gene Black wins the Kona Charm Pack

#860 is Zully wins Northcott Leading Ladies Charm pack and fat quarter

Congratulations to all of you! I will need all your snail mail addresses so that I may send your prizes to you. I will send them out to you on Monday the 9th as I will be going away quilt retreat for the weekend. Enjoy!!

I will be posting some great things the rest of this week. I have added new pics to my gallery and don't forget to check out the die cut fabric on my Etsy shop! Check HERE for a special surprise.

Until Next Time...

The Big Winners!!