My Shop Got an Update!
If you haven’t been by the shop lately, I have all new stuff. Not only are there are new Sewing Skull mugs and tape measures, but I’ve also added something super exciting that I am really proud of – the all NEW Heirloom Smocking Template!
Mmmm… coffee….
I put a lot of work, research, and effort into the Template, and it’s finally here!
I’ve really enjoyed learning about smocking, and have wanted to share what I’ve learned with other people, but I felt like there had to be a way to make it easier and faster for others. Well, this template is my way of doing just that. The Template cuts soooo much time out of my smocking projects, and now I can share it with others so that they can see that smocking is easy and fun.
This N That #38 – Cover Girl edition
I’m bringing sexy back This N That posts back because I’ve got lots going on and no other way to post it. So here goes!!!!
************
That’s right, I was/am on the cover of the Quilting Arts TV Series 1200 DVD. Woot Woot!
************
I am also the cover girl of the exhibition catalog for “An Exquisite Moment” which debuts this coming weekend at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA! This was an incredible surprise and it was good news while I was away at Comic-Con. I really do love this quilt.
************
I’ve sort of revived my Technique of the Week posts, and you will be seeing a whole bunch of them and some really awesome techniques! Stay tuned for that!
************
In a couple of days there will be two new redwork patterns in my Etsy Shop. If you like beautiful historic Victorian/Edwardian era redwork, then keep an eye on the shop!
************
So much is going on, and I have a ton of work and quilt related travel upcoming that I wonder how I will get any quilting done….
This n That #37
So, what’s been going on with me?
*******************************
I have been working like crazy on multiple secret projects. The bad part of secret projects is that you have these long blackouts on your blog, etc, that look like you aren’t doing much. I can tell you that’s NOT the case. I’m super busy.
*******************************
Secret Project #1 is lovingly called Codename:BAMF. I am happy to report that it’s finished and now I just wait for results.
*******************************
Secret Project #2 is lovingly called Project:WTF. This project is also done and I will be posting a blog post about it later this week.
*******************************
Secret Project #3 is lovingly called Operation:EVIL. Not much is going on with this right now, but I’m hopeful!
*******************************
I took new headshots, so I am happy to have a look that matches my current hairstyle!
*******************************
Thanks for following me to my new blog!
This N That #36
 |
| Bastet, the Duchess of Mean (my baby, who will be 11 yrs old in July) |
So, what has been going on? EVERYTHING, which means I feel like nothing is getting done. How can you do everything but get nothing done? I don’t get it, but that’s how it feels. Every spare moment I can steal away is to make something, so I’m hopeful I can get back into a groove of blogging, creating and other stuff. San Diego Comic Con is approaching, however….
**************
July 21st is the big reveal for a cool new project I finished and sent away. Stay tuned for that! It’s about the only quilt I have gotten finished lately.
****************
I got two rejections this past month and while I was half expecting the one, the technology related one kinda, sorta, really… stung. It’s not going to deter me from entering shows, since my piece Dunkelheit got such nice reviews in Rhode Island. But I thought I would pass along that I do in fact get rejected from shows just like a lot of other folks, and yes, it stings. I’m trying to be a big girl about it, and grow a thicker skin.
****************
I taught at the Riverwalk Quilters Guild’s famous schoolhouse meeting night and got to show some cool vintage smocking techniques to about 100 people! It was great to share these techniques with people and show how they can be used in their quilts.
****************
I’ll be posting more from “Home Sewing Made Easy” this week. I know you have been waiting!
This N That #35
Time really does slip away sometimes… These past couple of weeks were no exception! So here’s a little bit of what’s going on with me!
***********************
It was my birthday last weekend, and I spent it in Zion IL at the Lake Michigan beach with lots of quilters! That’s right, it was Quilt Retreat weekend, and I always have a lot of fun. I get to meet new people and see some old friends. It was really nice! Perfect for a birthday get away… I don’t have to make my food or my bed and sew all weekend? Awesome!
***********************
My piece Dunkelheit was accepted into a Technology show in May in Rhode Island. I’ll post more details as it gets closer. I’m so happy this piece is so well received!
***********************
As if my lace and vintage stuff addiction wasn’t bad enough, someone introduced me to Downton Abbey, and I’m irrevocably HOOKED. After catching up on seasons 1 and 2, I can’t wait to devour each episode. Between this and Boardwalk Empire, my lace and antiques budgets are going to take a beating this year.
***********************
I can hardly believe we are getting into the comic book show season again. I am already prepping for shows this year, the first is in February. Just when I thought I had a few moments to myself at home, travel starts back up again…
***********************
Stay tuned for a couple of big announcements and also a couple of cool giveaways!!!