Behind the Scenes

On the longarm right now being quilted.  It’s a pretty time intensive design (why I do that to myself, I will never know) so it will take a little longer than usual to quilt.  This will be one of my next pattern releases, too!  I am positively giddy about this one and it will be mine when it’s done.  That doesn’t happen often.  Generally I sell my quilts or gift them, but somehow I just knew this one would be staying with me.  You’ll see why soon enough.

Where I spent a lot of time this last week (and that made me very happy!).  Of course I had to have Dr. Who going while I sewed up all the little blocks.  I’ve been meaning to catch up and fill in the gaps in my viewing.  It’s a great motivator.  Although sometimes I think I spend more time watching Dr. Who than actually sewing…

Two more quilts.  One ready to be quilted, the other waiting for binding.  These will also be pattern releases in the near future (I’m hoping before Christmas). 

A fantastic stack of vintage sheet fat quarters from my friend Jeni’s shop.  She has had some amazing sheets in there lately, and I just couldn’t resist any longer.  She sends me vintage sheet fat quarters every time I get a goody package from her.  So between that and the little I had before, and now this, I think I have enough for a quilt.  Now to decide on a pattern…  (Jeni has an awesome blog, too.)

Wandering Cowl :: Finished

I finished knitting my Wandering Cowl (Pattern by Sadie & Oliver) and I just love it!  Rather than repeat myself a dozen times in a dozen places, I’ll let you read (and see) more over on Flickr and Ravelry.  You can find the pattern for this on Ravelry and Etsy.  I highly recommend it.  It was a quick, fun knit and I will for sure be making another with different yarn.  I can also say that I would buy a pattern from Sadie and Oliver again in a second.  The pattern was easy to understand and well thought out.  I loved that this pattern had both a chart and written directions.  I love having the option.  Sometimes I need to visually see what’s going on, but other times I just need to take a mental picture of the written pattern and work from that.  Just depends on what kind of day it is. 

The Fair

We went to the fair last weekend.  I was able to get some great photos.  It has me starting to think about 2012 calendars for the shop.  I am debating a few versions this year, maybe one of sewing, one of yarn crafts, one of regular photography…maybe mix up of “craft” stuff…  We’ll see.  I’m even thinking about selling “Printable” versions.  I have a little while to ponder it all. 

I had a hard time deciding which one I liked better.  One of these is for sure going on my wall.

Geek Crafts

This is a quick (but fun) post to tell you about an Etsy shop that my friend opened recently.  I have been meaning to talk about it for a few posts, but keep forgetting!  (I’m good at that.)  One of my very best {met through blogging} friends, who I talk to every day, is just as geeky as me when it comes to everything superhero and SiFi.  Well, probably more.  She has taken her love of “geek” and incorporated into all sorts of fun things for her Etsy shop – The Craft Junky - and I am loving it!  She also has another shop that she destashes her fabrics to frequently.  She always seems to have a great selection of HTF and OOP stuff!

Quilting Photos

I had to snap a few photos of the quilting on this quilt the other day (it’s my Vintage Memories Quilt pattern with Katie Jump Rope fabric) and realized I never shared the final quilting on this.  I went with bubbles and really like the effect with the fabric line.  I don’t quilt this pattern often, as it’s a little time intensive and difficult to maintain those perfect circles, but I sure like the effect when I do! 

I got an iPhone a few weeks back when my cell phone went kaput. I’d had the money sitting in savings since after Christmas just waiting for Verizon to get the phone, and then waiting for the new version to come out, but I got tired of waiting and apparently my old phone decided 2 years was long enough. So thanks to that, I now don’t seem to pick up my real camera for photos anymore. I need to stop doing that, but the phone is just so convenient! Anyways, the point of all of that is to let you know I’m on Instagram and share quite a few photos every day, some of family and pets, some of crafting and some of food. I love seeing what everyone is up to on there, so stop by and say “hi” so I can add you to my list! I’m SometimesCraftr (just like my Twitter and Pinterest).

I am working on revamping a pattern for the holiday season and will of course be busy with that, but I miss my little blog and have some plans to revamp it as well.  It’s time for some new buttons and a little cleaning up.  Also, I wanted to mention if you need a quilt quilted, now is a good time as my bin is empty, so there is quick turn around.  Once the holiday season hits, it takes a little longer and that is almost upon us.  Well, almost upon us if you consider September the holiday season like I do.  I hope everyone is having a terrific summer so far…I’m still waiting for ours to arrive.