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May 24, 2008
Although it has been six months since my last update, I haven't been sitting around doing nothing, but have actually been pretty busy. With my oldest son graduating from high school in just 1 week, I opted not to have a booth at Quilt Market in Portland (the first time in 8 years) and instead of a book, did several individual patterns. I'm giving you a peek at them here, but you'll have to check back to actually order them because I'm still working on getting the instructions finished and printed. With the patterns, you will also see that I have a small fabric line that was introduced at Quilt Market.
I designed the Bread and Butter fabric line around my favorite neutral tones. When I first began quilting, my mom would always talk about the "bread and butter" fabrics in a quilt. The neutral ones that become the backgrounds. The ones that calm the quilt down and give the eyes a break. That's what I tried to capture with these fabrics. They go well with so many different fabrics and I can't wait to use them on other projects, but check out the ones below. I hope to have the individual scans of each on the fabrics page soon.
With my quest for the perfect bag, I feel I am getting closer with these new patterns. Three different looks and sizes, but I use and love them all.
The Catch-All Bag is the one that I grab when I have extra things I want to take with me, like a book to read in the car, or a small sewing project while waiting at the doctors' office. I've made it so many times trying to perfect it that I had to show three different fabric options. The wool bag is so sturdy and a great choice for the chilly winter months, while the pieced cotton one shown is fun for the summer (made with the fabrics from my new fabric line Bread and Butter.) The last one is made with heavier weight woven fabrics.
Because I also like to be organized, I designed In a Clutch, which I can toss in any bag and have everything that I need. It has three credit card slots on the inside for my most used cards, along with a pocket to hold reciepts and lists. On the outside, there is another pocket on the back and the best is the pocket on the front, which is held closed by the fun button loop and extra large button. I've added a removeable shoulder or wrist strap, making it easy and versatile for either a quick trip into the store, or to place inside a larger bag (such as the Hip Chick or Catch-All) for more serious trips. I've also included a small wallet that I place inside for all those extra cards I don't use very often but like to have with me.
On the Hip Chick Bag, I've use the Shiva Paintstix to paint the butterfly on the front (the instuctions and pattern are included), but I think a large print would work great in its' place if you decide not to try your hand at the painting. By adding vintage trim and piecing the bag, it has a retro kind of feel, but is still up to date. The outer bag is made with four panels that cross over each other forming pockets on the outside, and there are two more pockets on the inside. Very hip, very fun, and easy to incorporate your own style into.
Another pattern using the Shiva Paintstiks is Inspirations. These are small projects that are great for a first try using these paints because they are small and can be finished quickly. Each one uses either two or three colors of the paintstiks, most of which come in the mini sets. These inspiring word quilts may be just the right thing to get you moving in the morning, or provide encouragement to a friend.
The Bloomin' Spools and Flutterby use the newest fabric line, Bread and Butter, along with a few fabrics from my previous lines. Both are smaller wall quilts that can add just a little fun and lightheartedness to a room.
All these patterns will be available the first part of June. Once the graduation is over, I'll have a bit more breathing room to get them done, so keep checking back. Also, be sure to sign up for the newsletter to be the first to know when I've got something new ready. In the meantime, keep stitching on!
Terri
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