my heart sings for you!

Have you seen the adorable birdie quilts that Erin of Why Not Sew? has made!?! They are simply the sweetest!! On Monday she made a sweet valentines one, that totally inspired me!! I had to make one, and it couldn't just go on my list, I had to make one now!! Though I have a kazillion other wip's, they could wait!! :)

I did a version of her sweet valentines one but changed it up a bit so it could go above my piano. One thing about me, I heart music, and really have a special place in my heart for it... so a birdie quilt mixed with a music theme is what I went with.

A bit of a close up of the quilting. For the border I tried loops for the first time which was fun!!

My daughter instantly wanted a picture with it, as it matched her new panda sweater!! :)

In its new home above the piano!!

I hope you are having a wonderful week so far!!
See ya next week!!

pretty in patchwork~ doll quilts

I was meaning to tell you about this last week but with everything halloweenie, the days just flew by too fast!! Months ago I was asked to be in the book Pretty in Patchwork Doll Quilts by Cathy Gaubert by Lark Crafts, and I was sooo excited!! As most know, I absolutely LOVE doll quilts!! I think they had a lot to do with getting me hooked so quickly on quilting years ago!! They are the best project to do when you want to work on a new technique, or just have a fun little project that you can do in a day or two!! So to say the least, I was truly hopping with happiness when Cathy ask me to join in on her book!!

My doll quilt, Little Red Riding Hood!! You know how I just love Little Red!

Here it is in the book!! Eek!! It still seems surreal!

I love the cute picture they took of my quilt in a little doll cradle!! It just couldn't be cuter!!

The embroidery of Little Red I did that is also included in the book!! She was inspired by the cute Little Red in the Japanese fabric I used in the dresden plate.

Here are some of the lovely quilts that are also in the book!! I want to make each and every one!!

I Spy by my dear friend Heather Bostic!!
Picture is from the book

Dream Doll Quilt by the super talented Aneela Hoey
Picture is from the book

Ticker Tape Quilt by Cathy Gaubert
Picture from Cathy

Cupcake Quilt by Malka Dubrawsky
Picture from Malka

The Diamond Lattice Quilt
Picture from Penny

Jacob's Ladder by Rita Hodge, Red Pepper Quilts
Picture by Rita

Aren't those all simply fabulous!?! And that was really just a small portion of all the lovely quilts!! As there are "24 little quilts to piece, stitch, and love"!!

I also must tell you that if you also love doll quilts like I do, Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting a doll quilt contest for Cathy's new book!! You must go check it out!! I don't know if I'll be able to resist a doll quilt contest!!

Thanks so much, Cathy for having me be part of this wonderful book!! It was such a delight!

simple patchwork

Lately there hasn't been much craftiness going on in my house. With the kiddos back in school I thought I'd have much more time for sewing, but sadly that hasn't been the case. It feels a little pathetic, less children at home = less sewing??? Doesn't quite make sense to me!! Maybe since my helpers are gone, now my little ones seem to get into much more mischief so that equals more work for mommy, and more difficult to get a few moments away here and there to sew!!

The other week-end I did do a little sewing with my girls, little patchwork doll quilts!! They picked out their fabrics and we cut them into squares and then they sewed the simple little patchwork together. I did simple line quilting and then added the binding!! They were soo excited to have cute matching doll quilts for their dolls!! It made it even that much more special since they did most of the sewing!!

a little quilt for Little Red Riding Hood!

she looks so happy under her comfy little quilt!

the polly dollie quilt!

most of these squares are from Hoo's in the Forest charm pack! !

I think I'll help them make matching pillows next. Wouldn't that be cute!! :) Though, I learned one thing while giving them this little sewing lesson, to work with them one on one instead of working with them together. They seemed to compare and have several little arguments during the process. So even though it was enjoyable to teach them a little bit of my love of sewing, I learned from this experience.

a new swap & a cutie mini quilt!

a few month back i did a fun little swap with amy, aka nanacompany. she makes the most adorable handmade items, that you just drool over!! i couldn't pass up a little side swap for a few handmade items for some fabric. i had amy make a couple of placemats that are the CUTEST, and she just made me this ADORABLE little red and wolfie mini quilt!! it seriously is the sweetest little mini!! i have it hung over my desk in my studio for now so i can see it all the time. eventually it will make it's way into my girls room. :)


heather and i have a new swap starting up today!! the scrappy {hoops} - a modern swap! it is always fun doing a simple but fun swap after a big one like the {urban} home goods - a modern swap. for the scrappy hoops, you make a hoop for your blind partner by going off his/her mosaic and preferences. sounds fun, right?





if you'd like to sign-up, please feel free to ask to join the group, and we'd be happy to accept your membership. sign-ups are going on till the 8th. you can find out all the details and deadlines on heather's blog. :)

at my doorstep!

lookie what has arrived recently at my doorstep!! lots of yummy goodies!!

this oh, so cute mug rug came all the way from aussie land!! my sweet friend nova sent it as a thank you!! nova you are so thoughtful!! thanks so much for bringing that bit of sunshine in my life yesterday!! i truly needed it with all the gray (i am in the seattle area and get lots of it)! :)

i have been LOVING everything bunting related so this is the perfect mug rug for me!! :)

i ordered my first cath kidston item last month, and let me tell you i'm hooked!! i got this cute little house sewing box and LOVE it!!

then yesterday the october issue arrived!! i think i'll be making many purchases in the future since everything is so delightful!! oh, and did i mention they now have a us website!! so exciting!!

aren't these pincushions so cute!!

oh, i have to start a collection of these lovely dishes!!

we had a new forest friend join our family!! the sleepy red fox!! :)

isn't he just so cute!!

wishing you a whimsical wednesday!! :)

a sprouting gnomie!

i just finished my sprouting gnomie mini quilt!! i am in LOVE!! when i saw this absolutely adorable quilt by amanda aka mrsmcporkchop, i had to make one with a little spin of my red and aqua cuteness!! :) i used my very first hexies so it gives that little extra sentimental touch. :)

the hexies are hand stitched together, and then i appliqued them on. for the quilting, i free motion quilted the seedlings.

a hiding gnomie, pattern found here.

better get back to work! i have lots to ship today!

woodland happiness~ a wall hanging and matching pincushion!

My dresden mini wall hanging is done!! Yippee!! I am loving all the cuteness, with the Heather Ross new gnomies and mushrooms, flea market fancy seedlings, woodland creatures, and lots of polka dots!! All my favorites in one quilt!! This sweet little quilt is going to my swap partner for the Urban Home Goods Swap, but no tears for me cause I have one in the makes for my studio. :)

For the center I used the cute Russian Sweetie embroidery I did earlier this week. My partner also likes Matryoshka dolls so I thought it would be the perfect touch! I sure hope you like it, my sweet partner!! It was sure fun to make, trying to include all your favorites!! For the pattern, I used Oh, Franssons, easy to follow tutorial.

I also stitched up a cute pincushion to match the wall hanging. It is the first pincushion I have done and love how it turned out. They are so simple to make, so I will be making many more! The pincushion was inspired by these cuties.

I just love the gnomes in this color!!

One more thing! My sil, Tasha is having a GIVEAWAY on her blog and it ends tonight! Hop on over and say hi, and enter to have a chance to win $20 in embroidery patterns from her Etsy shop.

Hope you are having a fantastic Friday!!