Dots!

Collecting polka dot fabric is my latest obsession.  I picked up these Amy Butler Lotus fabrics from

Lily Bella Fabrics.  I love that you can create your own fat quarter bundle there. 

They'll look really nice with the fabrics I picked up recently.   

 And a very sweet friend shared a gazillion dotty charm squares from her stash!

Don't these look fun?

 

Stephanie is actually the person responsible for my quest to find every polka dot fabric on the planet.  I was inspired by her posts here and here.  She has a pattern coming soon, too.  Thanks so much, Stephanie, for understanding my dot addiction and not being judgmental. :-)

And speaking of sweet friends, Wendy sent me the absolute cutest little bag with

stitched seashells.  I love beachy things!  Not only is this an adorable little bag,

but Wendy's work is perfection.  Thank you so much, Wendy!

I hope all of you here in the U.S. have a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend!

Kim

Sweet Surprise

Can you imagine how exciting it was to open the mail I received recently from Stephanie?

Stephanie is the Queen of All Things Dresden.  And the Queen of a Few Other Things.  Like bags.  Have you seen her bag patterns?  You can order them from Connecting Threads, or from Loft Creations' Etsy Shop.  You can even download some of them in .pdf format if you don't want to wait for the mail.  If you haven't visited Stephanie's blog, go on over and say hello.  And if you run into Abby, give her a pat from me.  You know how much I love me some cats, but I'd love to share custody of this D-O-G.  (Sorry -- habit.  We usually spell that word when the cats are around.) 

Don't you love the blue and green Amy Butler fabrics?  I've been in a blue and green mood for a while now, and I'm really enjoying this quilt.  Thanks so much, Stephanie!  The quilt is incredible -- I love everything about it. 

Have a super weekend!

Kim

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

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