I put two boxes full of quilts in the mail this week.

Because Mary and I have another book coming out next fall!
More details to follow in the coming months, but just thought I would give you a little teaser …

The book will have 12 projects and is at the present time unnamed.

Martingale will publish it in the Fall in 2013!
I love a good tease!

Barb

There I said it!
It is not something that I am especially proud of … but it’s the truth.
I LOVE reality TV!

The television is on most of the day in the background while I work. I goes on shortly after I get up at 6AM and continues throughout the day and into the evening.

My newest favorite is Duck Dynasty. It’s an adorable show! The funny thing is they are literate and don’t curse #$@*! Who would have ever thought that a show that shows some old fashioned family values would be a hit! Last season was great and the new season will be starting soon.

To celebrate I have pre ordered this cute Willy Chia Pet …

I will keep you updated on the progress of my beard as soon as it arrives (November) and I can get it growing!

Some of my other favorites are Survivor, Project Runway, Ghost Hunters, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, Auction Hunters, Top Chef, America’s Next Top Model, Mudcats, Mountain Men, Face Off, Inked, Design Star, Food Network Star, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Toddlers and Tiaras and an occasional Dog the Bounty Hunter (when there is nothing else GOOD on) … to name just a few! I had better stop before I embarrass myself further.

Oh! I also watch lots of Law and Order … all of them and Dancing With The Stars has started again!

Man I sound like such a looser!

Find a marathon and start watching today!

Happy happy happy … Barb

The last of our 4 new patterns to feature …

Is Daybreak!
Have you noticed the new trend in quilting … simple geometric quilts?
Well I have and LOVE it!
This pattern includes instructions for both projects.

Daybreak 2 is shown in the corner and Daybreak 1 is on the right.

This newest quilting trend is great and I hope it stays around forever. I like showcasing fabrics to make a quilt interesting!

Happy Quilting!

Barb

Thanks for all the coffee offers!

Now that I am awake, and without further delay …

The winner of the Fat Eighth Bundle is  …

Eileen … You make me want to grab my coffee and make some new lambie jamies!

Congratulations! I will be contacting the winner by email shortly.

Barb

Mary and I got the sweetest email the other day from a local quilter who has 4 very special high school girls in her life …

They all live in Safford, a small farming community not far from the Arizona and New Mexico border. Mom, Brenda and her husband are cotton farmers! Yes … they grow the stuff that eventually ends up in our fabric stashes!

Brenda is the proud owner of 8 sewing machines and 2 daughters, Katy is a high school senior and Hannah is in the 8th grade.

She also used to own a lot of Me and My Sister fabric scraps until she got busy making string quilts for the girls.

Brenda sews most nights and says that it helps her unwind at the end of the day. She started taking quilting classes about 4 years ago with a friend and one of her daughters former teachers. Quilting is her therapy … I think we all understand that a bit!

The girls are all best friends and help each other through the drama of high school. They are all good students and at a recent BBQ for the girls and their families, Brenda surprised them each with a quilt and a personalized pillowcase. They often have sleepovers so this was the perfect gift!

That’s Brenda’s daughter Katy on the far right in the plaid shirt. Mom says she came into the world smiling and raring to go!

Nia is on the far left in the purple. She was in Katy’s pre school class and they have been friends since they were 3 years old!

Next is Willow, the redhead, who just happens to be Katy’s cousin. I guess that means they have known each other their whole lives.

Monique is in the middle and was a transplant from Mesa, Arizona a few years ago. She is in the Safford High School orchestra along with Katy and Emily.

Emily is the blonde. She and Katy met in 7th grade and are involved in many activities together.

The fab 5 and their quilts!

Since they live in a small rural community they rely on each other for support and entertainment.

Quilting is a GOOD thing!

Hugs to Brenda and the girls … Barb

I have it on good authority from someone at Moda that …

Good Morning has shipped!

Visit you local quilt shop to find some today!
Barb

Visit the Jolly Jabber today to see our “Good Morning” interview.
Then come back to visit and let me know what my morning picture would inspire you to do??

I’ll bet the number one answer will be …

To close your eyes!

Leave your comment below and you could win this fat eighth bundle of “Good Morning” …

The winner will be chosen sometime on Monday September 24th.

Good luck!

No nightmares please …

Barb

Well the new “Good Morning” fabrics are shipping very soon and I still haven’t finished telling you about the new patterns!

I had better make this quick and combine the bags!
The first one is Roxanne …

She’s got a cute little shape and is the perfect size for taking along a small sewing project. I just LOVE big chunky rickrack and couldn’t resist sewing some around the cuff. She is also a great size for kid supplies in the car!

The second is Missy Zippy …

She has zipper trim around the outer bag and a fun ruffle around the top. Mary thought of the cute handle that is made by sewing two strips of zipper trim side to side! I think I’ll keep her around!

Fabric shipping very soon!

Barb

Thanks for hopping with us!

I had so much fun reading your comments and visiting with you all over the world! It was fun learning a few things about where the other designers live too.
So without further delay …

The winners are …

1 ~ The Fat Quarter bundle and T shirt goes to … Melanee!

I am in Fort Collins, CO — a very outdoorsy town known for all the biking and hiking etc. It is really beautiful here — dry, but with lots of trees. Your designs are gorgeous.

2 ~ The Jelly Roll and T shirt goes to … Diane!

I live near Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes plus one really big one!  Lake Superior is the largest body of fresh water in the world.  Thanks for the giveaway!

3 ~ The Layer Cake and T shirt goes to … Joan!

I live in the state of Michigan, almost on the Indiana border.  We get 4 beautiful seasons, live in the fruit belt, and are within an hour’s drive from beautiful Lake Michigan.

Congratulations to all!

I will be contacting the winners by email shortly.

Join us again in February for the next Hop!
Barb

Where would you like to be this November?

Join us for a quilting version of Spring Break on the world famous Cocoa Beach in Florida!

Mary and I will be hosting a retreat with our friends at Sew Central …

The retreat starts on Friday November 9th and runs thru Sunday the 11th.

We will be teaching a project from our new “Suburban” pattern and our new “Good Morning” fabrics …

And as always we have a few bonus projects along with some fun and games planned!

You can get all the details about the retreat by visiting Sew Central. Space is limited so sign up today!

You could be doing this …

Or this!

The hotel walkway is just 38 steps away from the beach. Can’t wait to wiggle my toes in the sand!

Swimsuits are optional …

Barb