February 27, 2011

Oops!

I realized I forgot to share pictures of the Spider Web quilt after I finished quilting it.  This is definitely one of the brightest quilts I've ever made -- you know, being such a "brown" person. 



I always thought a Spider Web quilt would be difficult to piece, but Marit has made it painless.  To see her tutorial for a foundationless block, click here.   I made smaller blocks for this quilt, but I'll be making the 12" block next.  Can't stop at one, right?  This one will soon be on its way to Bumble Beans, Inc.'s BASICS Quilt Gather.

I haven't gotten very far with my Jelly Rolls.  I unrolled them and added them to my stash of strips, and they're still waiting for me.  I like to stack the strips individually and put them in clear shoebox-size storage containers.  It's easy to pull them out and "audition" them wiith other fabrics.  I'm sure you've noticed how some of the fabric designers will incorporate a color or two from an older fabric line into a new one.  I really love it when they do.  Combining the new and old prints makes the quilt more interesting.  



Hope you've had a good weekend!

Kim

February 23, 2011

Thank You

Thank you so much to everyone for following along throughout the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour!  I hope you enjoyed visiting all the blogs and seeing the projects in the book.  And thank you to all the wonderful bloggers who participated.  If you missed the chance to visit with them, go by anytime and get to know them.  You'll be glad you did!

Sherri at A Quilting Life
Mary at Quilt Hollow
Stephanie at Loft Creations
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts
Millie at Millie's Quilting
Sinta at Pink Pincushion
Darlene at Quilting Daze
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts
Carol at Brown Quilts

And congratulations to all of those who won a copy of the book:

Deserae Quilts
Valerie Z (no blog)
Silver Thimble
Mary on Lake Pulaski
Muddling Through
Dotty Jane Designs
Humble Quilter
Pokeydot Quilting
Henrietta's Other Hat
Litamora's Quilt & Design

Hope you enjoy it!

Have a great week!  I'm planning to treat myself to a little play time with these.
I'll let you know how it works out!


February 19, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 10

Today is the last day of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour.  Our final stop will be Carol at Brown Quilts. While you're there, take a look around -- I know you'll enjoy your visit!  She's an excellent quilter, and she shares a lot of beautiful projects. 


These are all the stops on the tour.  If you missed any, stop by and say hello, and enjoy visiting these talented and creative ladies.  You still have time to enter the drawings at Karen's, Sue's, and Carol's. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

See you at Carol's!

Kim

February 18, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 9

Next stop for Day 9 is Sue at Quilt Times.  Sue is sharing a quilt she made from Scrap-Basket Sensations.  I forgot to ask Sue if she would mind my spreading gossip about her, but I know she's already told you that in a short while, her own book will be released!

Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts shared an interview yesterday,
so if you missed it, go by and and check it out!


Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Two more to go!

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book!

I'll meet you over at Sue's!

Kim

February 17, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 8

Today's stop on the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour is Karen at Nana Girl Quilts.
Karen and I have been close friends for a hundred years, give or take a few.  She'll be
sharing pictures of some of the quilts she made for the book, so hurry on over!


These are the first seven stops.  It isn't too late to go by and say hello,
and even win a copy of the book at some of the stops. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

We have a few more stops to go:

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book!

See you at Karen's!

Kim

February 16, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 7

Day 7 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour is here, and Darlene at Quilting Daze is
our host day.  Hurry on over if you've always wanted to know my shoe size!  Ha!
(If you've visited Darlene before, you know she has a sense of humor.) 


If you've missed any of the stops on the tour before today, you can visit now. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour.

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book!

On my way to Darlene's!

Kim

February 15, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 6

Sinta at Pink Pincushion will be our host for Day 6 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour.  I get into trouble when I visit Sinta's blog because I usually want to make whatever she's working on.  If you haven't visited, you're in for a treat.


And if you've missed any stops on the tour so far, you can hop on over now. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

These are the rest of the stops on the tour -- we're over halfway through the tour!

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

You'll have a chance to win a copy of the book at each stop along the way.

See you at Sinta's!

February 14, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour! 


Millie at Millie's Quilting is our host today, and she will be sharing a project
she's working on from the book.  She's a little bashful about it, but Millie's blog
was recently named one of Guide to Art Schools' Top 50 Blogs.  

If you missed the first four stops on the tour, go by and say hello.

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour:
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Each one will be giving away a copy of the book, so join us for each day of the blog tour!

Hope I run into you at Millie's!

Kim

February 13, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the Scrap-Basket Surprises Blog Tour!  Today's stop will be hosted by Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts.  I love Nicole's elegant style.  She made a gorgeous batik version of the Over and Under quilt and is sharing it on her blog today.  She'll also be giving away a copy of the book, so hurry on over!


If you haven't visited the first three tour stops, go by and say hello. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour:
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Each one will be giving away a copy of the book, so join us for each day of the blog tour!

See you at Nicole's!

Kim

February 12, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 3

Are you ready for Day 3 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour?  Stephanie at Loft Creations will be hosting today's stop.  While you're there, be sure to check out Stephanie's Etsy Shop to see all of Stephanie's patterns.  She designs the most adorable bags.  And if you see Abby, give her a pat for me. 

If you'd like a win a copy of Scrap-Basket Sensations, hurry on over to Stephanie's!


Here are the rest of the stops on the tour.  You'll have a chance to win a copy of the book at each stop!
 
Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

I hope I run into you at Stephanie's! 

Kim

February 11, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour!  Mary at Quilt Hollow will be hosting today's stop on the tour.  She'll be sharing a couple of really pretty quilts she made for the book, and telling you how one of the quilts got its name.  And she'll be giving away a signed copy of the book!


I hope you'll join us for the tour.  Here's the schedule:

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

If you missed Sherri's post yesterday, it isn't too late to stop by for a chance to win the book Sherri's giving away and see the project she's working on from the book. 

Have a good day!

Kim

February 10, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 1

Thanks so much for joining us for the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour!
Sherri at A Quilting Life will be hosting the first stop of the tour.  Sherri is an
amazing quilter, and is always working on something gorgeous.  Her blog is a
wonderful place to hang out if you're looking for inspiration.     


Scoot on over to Sherri's blog where she'll be sharing her thoughts about the book and a
couple of other things.  She'll also be giving away a copy of the book!  

And so that you don't miss a stop on the tour, here's the schedule:

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

See you at Sherri's!

February 9, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour

The Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour begins Thursday, February 10!  Each day of the tour, a different talented and creative blogger will host a stop on the tour, sharing thoughts about the book, some pictures of the projects, and a chance to win a copy at each stop!


Here's a list of the stops on the tour:

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th
Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th
Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Sherri will be starting things off tomorrow.  Hope to see you there!
Kim

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