Stuff...

A great 1 hour lecture by Rossie who started the Fresh Modern Quilts flickr page. Go here to see the video: http://vimeo.com/14680699

I'm thrilled to be included in the Moda Bake Shop ad in Quilt Sampler Fall 2010!! That's my table runner second row from the bottom and second from the left.

Super easy and cute headboard project! Just hope your kiddo likes it!

Yes, I did finish a UFO this weekend with a pieced backing using leftovers. It needs some quilting, so off it goes this week!

Pulled out another UFO and made some progress!

Be sure to come back this week. I have my Meadowsweet 2 almost completed - just needs borders. And a "Year of Schnibbles" is over. (boo hoo) We've been asked to showcase all 12 quilts we've done over the year.

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The Modern Quilt Guild

Have you heard about The Modern Quilt Guild? Modern quilting is a twist on traditional quilting. It is not contemporary or art quilting, but creating quilts that have a graphic, fun, fresh new look. In order to meet other modern quilters, a community of guilds has been formed, collectively called The Modern Quilt Guild. I was happy to find out recently that one is in it's infancy in St. Louis. And I'm ready to join!

I'm so excited because there are lots of young, new quilters involved in the modern guild movement. I love the style and hopefully I can be the Peach (if you watch Project Runway)!

There will be an informational meeting at the Quilted Fox on September 18th at 2 PM. I'll be doing a short presentation on what modern quilting is all about and the organizer of the STL chapter will share what's going on here. Their first meeting is September 11th. Find out more at the STL Modern Quilt Guild website.

This is my new addition to the sewing room. I needed a little extra light for the evenings and brought it back from California - a great IKEA buy! And quite modern - don't you think?

This weekend, I hope to finish up a UFO - very traditional fabrics, but quite a modern design I'm doing.
The weather here is finally supposed to be beautiful - so some gardening, barbecuing and a trip to wine country are in store for me. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Meadowsweet...

Meadowsweet... How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

Meadowsweet "One"...

The second quilt to get it's binding this week. The pattern is "Baker's Sugar Squares" from The Pastry Shoppe by Fig Tree Quilts.

The back is a quilt in itself. Leftover pieces sewn together.

Then comes Meadowsweet "Two"

Yes, I'm still in love.

Some blocks made...

A few more to go...

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Jelly Girl

The first of my 3 quilts is done! The pattern is "Jelly Girl" by Fig Tree. I had so much fun choosing these fabrics last Feb. in warm, sunny Florida. The quilt reminds me of our trip.

The fabrics are a combination of lines from Amy Butler, Heather Bailey. Patty Young and Sandi Henderson - some of my favorite modern designers. I chose to fussy-cut the Amy Butler border fabric to highlight the little bit of aqua blue in it. I even had to miter the corners.

The quilting is overall and I chose a swirly design. I think it fits the twirly look.

The backing is covered in colorful dots. Love it!

While in California, my daughter and I worked on lots of crafty projects. Visit her blog to see more!

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August Schnibbles

For our August Shnibbles project, we were given a choice of doing "Short Story" or "Plan C" in the large or small sizes.I was a little worried about August as I planned on being gone a lot this month. I haven't missed a Schnibbles month yet and I really wanted to keep up my record. So I was thrilled when they chose "Short Story" as I had already cut it out and started the piecing to take on retreat. I also decided to use my Kate Spain "12 Days of Christmas" FQP to do "Plan C".

I got 2 Schnibbles done! I admit it - I really am an overachiever!

"Plan C" using 12 Days of Christmas

"Short Story" using Fandango

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Filling In...

So, while you were viewing the "Quilt Show", these quilts were being quilted (not by me).

So this week I'll be binding and revealing the quilts one by one.

While you were viewing the show and the quilts were being quilted, I was hanging out with these fun kids. 10 months old and all she wants to do is walk.

And lots of swinging in the beautiful San Diego sunshine!

And lots of conversations that went something like this:

E: Nana, I'm hungry.

Nana: Well, I'll get you a snack. What would you like?

E: I wouldn't mind having a cookie. Really, I wouldn't mind.
I'm so copying that strategy! I wouldn't mind if you left a comment. Really, I wouldn't mind!

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Quilt Show (Last Day)

"All Wrapped Up"

An almost done "Gypsy Girl"

One last "Sweet Pea"
Hope you enjoyed the show! We sure enjoyed making them!

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