Babies on Quilts !!      part 1


Beautiful Baby Freya's first photo shoot at 4 days old!

captured exquisitely by Ryan&Heidi
http://www.ryanandheidi.com/

Returning from the east coast tomorrow!

Watch later for some adorable baby's pictures with their new quilts!


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patchwork  patio !

inspirational!!!

I love the Max and Whispers fabric!  It's so fun especially in my "design as you go" concept! I had leftover 3 1/2 random pieces...

These will make fun stroller "schlep along" blankies !

So, it's been a while since I posted some pottery - my other craft that was to encourage my free and whimsical sculpture....no measuring, no math, no rulers,
no straight edges!          

Ha ha...good luck to me! 

"It's been a hard day's night and I've been working like a dog!"  and it was my pleasure!
Found this great Beatles fabric and knew it was perfect for Quilts for Kids!

I really didnt have anything planned for these quilts other than staying within the size requirement. After following one pattern from Amy Ellis' book, a stack and slash, basic squares and sashing i just improvised on the backs  - each one is different.

No rules quilting! 
No measuring, just feeling! 

This one is on a small scale (about 12 x 18) and will be a wall hanging with a quilted background ... but this would be phenomenal in a bigger quilt!

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new york city is getting excited for baby, too!


WELCOME baby  on  August 31 !!!!

it's a great little size!

  perfect to keep her cozy in her crib

and on the road!

did someone say "cat pose"? 

baby quilt awaiting the big arrival!


WELCOME baby GREYSON!!!!!!   August 18  !!!

here's the third quilt for QFK :)

Well,  I still had room in the box bound for Quilts for Kids...yup...


I made one more quilt yesterday!  I'll post a picture tomorrow as the computer has been challenged today...

I'm so excited to send off these two Teen Quilts for Quilts For Kids!
especially because they put out a call for help for fabrics and quilts suitable for teenage boys!


What a great way to try out new techniques and let out some creative energy!

I received an email from a fabrications2B customer looking for the popcard cases and yoga slings..

where can they be bought?

so, sorry but not on this blogsite.  

To purchase fabrications2B items , please visit:

fabrications2B.etsy.com

thanks!

......and the last project:  rescuing a table from a emergency!!  The tall glass of ice water keeping a beautiful New Yorker cool during the heatwave is sweating on her nightstand!!!  This "mug rug" is just perfect!  Help is on the way!  (always reversable!)

The "teen boy" Quilts for Kids charity quilts are great! Finding that perfect fabric that doesn't look too elementary but also has some "zip" is challenging, but I think these first two will be a big hit!

What can happen in one weekend?  Three quilt tops and one custom mug rug!!
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The baby quilt is just a ton of fun!  A modern twist and not too baby-ish! A little more border and final quilting where I'll be able to play with stitching and patterns  - and ..... done!

The fabric I brought home from New York on Monday didn't stay on the shelf very long!  It's a baby quilt for a new little one coming next month!!  Almost done ... by the weekend for sure. 

of course, when you get a gps, you need a gps case!



back to school!!
late nights with a trenta or with an iced tea during the day! 

Notice...no RED cups!

here's the back of the "matisee"

and one to donate!

Matisse.....in the family room..an original?  absolutely!

think I was kidding about the quilting????

mug rugs

well, good thing I'm hooked on these mug rugs....everyone's lovin' them!

for protecting a night stand from scratches.  Keep your reading glasses, cell phone, pda, drinks and snacks just about anywhere...in the office and on the craft tables.....card games and in the nursery!

and have a little fun. 

special orders invited

welcome summer !!!

now that the studio is reopen, new ideas will be coming your way! 

mug rugs, more yoga slings and...well, 

keep looking here on the blog and on etsy to find out!