February 6, 2011

Loft Creations

The date of my last post causes me alarm. Where did all those days go? I'm pretty sure I need a vacation. I really love my job -- I just wish I didn't have to go there so often. :-)

A few weeks ago, Stephanie celebrated some really good news by having a Pattern Palooza.  Her patterns had been picked up by a wholesale company.  I won the entire collection of her patterns!  I had to snap a picture of the wrapping -- too pretty. 


And here are the patterns.  Some of the coolest bags I've ever seen!



You can pick up all of these patterns at Stephanie's Estsy shop here.  Some are even available in .pdf format in case you want to get started today! 

When I opened the package, the first thing I noticed (besides how pretty all the projects are) is the quality of the pattern covers.  The photographs are amazing.  Even the backs of the patterns are unique and appealing.  See?


I can't wait to make one (or all!) of these bags.  It's difficult to decide which one to make first, though.  Saturday Market?  Oak Park?  I'll share pictures of my progress as soon as I make a decision.  :-)

Thank you so much, Stephanie!  And congratulations to you on your well-deserved success! 

Kim

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

They look wonderful! I had hoped for the win at Stephanie's and was really happy to see you won! Congrats!
Take it easy this weekend....Monday starts that work week that I don't want to see kill ya!

Barb said...

Oh wow....how lucky for you.... Enjoy!!

Karen said...

Lucky girl!! I'm holding my breath to see which one you pick!! :) They all great.

Abby and Stephanie said...

You're sweet. Enjoy them when you can. Perhaps you can hum..."slow down, you move to fast, you gotta make the morning last...feelin' groovey"

Roos said...

Lucky you, such nice paterns.
No work, no money, no fabrics.

Mama Pea said...

Wow! Great prize! Those bags all look too fun!

I have both of your books now. They both came. I don't have much quilty stuff to post this week, so thinking of a review, if I can get the publisher's permission to post some photos in time. Love BOTH books!

Carol said...

That's awesome, enjoy her patterns. I have some of them and they are very well written.

Lori said...

Lucky girl! They are wonderful bags!!

Lynn said...

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll have a great time with those bag patterns.

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Congratulations! I had my fingers crossed for that giveaway, but I'm even happier that you won! Can't wait to see which you make. Have a happy day!

Vivian said...

Such wonderful patterns, and lucky you for being the winner, Kim.

The time does get away from us way too quickly, doesn't it? That just means that we're probably too busy to be bored.

Jocelyn said...

Wow what a wonderful prize! Enjoy making your new bags.

Darlene said...

It's been fun to watch Stephanie develop her patterns and style - very talented indeed.

Enjoy her patterns - I hear they are fabulous. :-)

Michele said...

What fun bags.....thanks for sharing them!

Cheryl said...

Lucky you to win all those great patterns...you are so right the pictures are just beautiful!

Sharon said...

These are darling patterns, how will you ever decide which one to make first?

Dawn Heese said...

Great covers. Congrats!

Wendy said...

You've been busy busy ... but glag to see you again :) Lucky lady to win the patterns. Can't wait to see them made up by you :) Congrats!

Debbie said...

Just got your Scrap-Basket Sensations book. Wow...so many quilts that I hope to make! Thank you for another great book. One of these days I'm going to have to email photos of the three I made from your first book!

Litamora's Quilt & Design said...

I know exactly what you mean :o) But I guess if we where able to sew around the clock, it woudn't be so fun, and the urge to sew is the one that keeps me wanting to make something creative. Guess I would be lost in my fabrics if I could choose to sew all day... But a nice thought thogh ;o)
Looking forward to see what you'll come up with :o)
Laila

Candace said...

Congratulations on your win, Kim! As one of Stephanie's sewing "Supremes" I can vouch for how fun her patterns are to make! I can't wait to see what you make first!
Cheers!

West Michigan Quilter said...

Congratulations! You are one lucky gal. I love her patterns. I especially like that West Linn Bag. Have fun!

Livin' Blue Quilter said...

Congratulations! I am your newest biggest fan. I just received a copy of Scrap-Basket Surprises and I absolutely love it. I now have to get a copy of Scrap Basket Sensations. I am going to be quite busy. Thanks for the wonderful books. Robin

Brita said...

Hello there -- I just discovered your blog from "A Quilting Life." I've been wanting your new book, so I've got my fingers crossed that I'll win. And thanks for introducing these patterns, they're all great.