In our last guild meeting we were discussing the use of white or black fabric in order to make other colors pop.
Black tends to be the color that I turn to and rarely think about using white. There are a few projects in the works that are using white…you will see those at a later date.
What do you tend to go with black or white? Why?
The number is finally here and I feel like it took forever. This has been a very rewarding process. In addition to writing on my blog, I have been fascinated with QuilterBlogs.com. There is so much inspiration for creativity on there. Thank you everyone for sharing.
Where do I go from here?
First and foremost…I am not buying any fabric during the month of September. I have bought enough recently to start my own store. Actually I’ve been buying up fabric to work on projects, fill my Etsy store, and have products ready for craft shows. That’s where this blog has taken me…small business owner.
I love my hobby enough to share with the world and try to do something with it.
Recently, a couple of other bloggers have contacted me about doing a giveaway. Great, LOVE to!! When I’m on their site, I’ll make sure to let you know.
I still want this blog to be about the creative process, how I pick fabric, what I choose to do with it, and the final design. It holds me accountable for getting things done. Sharing with the world makes me very nervous, but it is rewarding.
There are things that I haven’t done, like continued with my charity quilts. I have so many custom orders and other ideas, I will get to those in the coming months.
This blog has been and will continue to be my creative outlet. Hopefully the next 100 posts will not take as long as the first 100.
Well I had this quilt completed yesterday, but had to take photos today. I have been trying to stash bust and this is the start of some 24 projects that I found. OH Man am I going to be busy. More great things to share.
I’m working on a Quilts for Kids completion to get mailed out on Saturday. The top has taken no time, just need to get it finished then basted.
Also on tap is a baby quilt for a friend Ashley. I’m afraid Lily might be here before I get it completed, that is my fault though.
On the desing wall is a Moda Eva quilt. I need to go searching for green, pink and purple veragated thread.
This week has been a complete whirlwind. My mom underwent major surgery on Monday and it took longer than anticipated. We received a diagnosis we didn’t want, but will get through. After a long day and a few stiff drinks I finally passed out. We have had nasty storms come through over the last few days. The woke me up with a wonderful light show at 3:30 am.
Tuesday was a long day at the hospital visiting Mom all day. Luckily I could go home and rest. Sewing mania began after that.
Everyday this week I have woke up and started sewing. What a wonderful feeling to be productive early in the am. Today I even managed to get some stuff on Etsy.
Lots more to come though, big announcements possibly. NO BABIES, just other stuff.
Things I’m working on:
Have a great creative week. Check back next week for some news, hopefully!
Okay June is here and will be quickly gone. Have you started thinking about your holiday projects? What do you have done already?
I have some stuff to work on, but haven’t thought about it yet. I guess I should. I was reading in the Esty forums today about their possible Christmas in July sale and it got me thinking.
Is there anything that you tend to make? Have you found something that you are making for everyone this year?
Can you easily locate your holiday fabric? My collection is small enough to fit into a shoe box, not that big at all. I tend to shy away from purchases fabrics I can’t use year round.
This does give me an idea for this weekend. We are going on a camping trip on Saturday and Sunday. Taking my Yo-Yo makers and fabric would be a great idea. Something to do and keep my hands busy and also get ready for the holidays.
Have a great weekend. Hopefully we don’t come back with broken bones after our trail run/bike race.
Last week the best present ever came to my new house. MY STASH is here. I have been on limited fabric for the last three months. Only a few tubs of fabric made the original trip in January. I had to leave room for clothes and my puppy.
Is there anyone interested in older fabrics from say the 70’s? Some of it has been cut. It’s just not my style and I’ve tried to make donation quilts from it. I’d rather give it to someone who will use it. Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested. I would only charge the shipping or consider a swap. I will hopefully post photos tomorrow, if I can find my camera cord.
Maybe now I can actually get some projects complete and work on my goals for 2010. I am so far behind and have tried to do too much in the last few months.
So far most of my tubs have landed into the sewing room. A couple of weeks ago I picked up a great find from Craigslist. It’s a white cabinet with a butcher block top. Say hello to my new pressing table. It has drawer space and storage too.