This table runner uses some really bold colors.  Why being boring right?


Also, the 72" x 72" quilt that matches this pattern is pretty much my favorite.  I have a really hard time picking between all of these new ones but this one is so fun right now for this season.  It is definitely speaking to me.


The fabrics that I have used are from Roots and Wings, Quarterfoil, and Penny Rose Shirtings.  I think they make a wonderful combination together.  They used all the fabric colors I picked for this fall skinny so that worked out!


I quilted this WHOLE quilt with my cowboy feather design.  It is pretty awesome.


Here is the True Blue Block.  This represents all the true friends that I have.  I love ya and thank ya for being there for me time and time again.  And to all the ones that came before and we have moved on to different points in our lives.  Thank you for being there for me!!  I love that.


So my favorite part is the stamp.  Don't ya love how it has acorns in it.  It made me so happy when I made it.  Also, I graffiti quilted on each side of the block which was pretty awesome to try.  I really really hope I come across this awesome book that inspired it.  I need that book.


Another element that I love about this quilt is the Delectable Mtn.  I made a quilt with this block in it a long time ago.  It was super fun.  I felt like it fit perfectly here edging the tree.


And pinecones. love.




I can't wait to snuggle this quilt to death once I get back from Market.

This quilt's design includes a bicycle which is a staple of summer.  AND one thing I do remember clearly is that the bike block took me less than 30 mins to make (minus the spoke embroidery).  I swear.  I was sewing at a friends house and we were both shocked at how quick it was.  This is always a good thing because quilting is fun and wonderful... but sometimes when we have to squeeze it in to our busy schedules it is nice to have a speedy block ;)


The lap quilt is made from Penny Rose's new line Olivia.  Well.  My.  Favorite.  Fabric.  In.  The.  Whole.  World. is in this line :)  It is the turquoise floral print.  I bound the quilt in the same print because I loved it so much.  It is beautiful.


The embroidery is a very small amount and could be substituted with some bias tape or trims.  It is a very sweet home spun touch.



Fruits and Birds and Sun.  Oh Summer.


Quilting for this quilt was a blast!  I did some crazy overlapping squares in the bird block and my cowboy feather in the sun block.  Then just some chevron lines.  Simple.




Quilting Guild is rounding out another year and I am looking forward to next.  You never know what they will come up with.  Is anyone shocked that we are in October?  I am.  I am still in awe and was reminded today at our meeting that our Christmas Party is just around the corner.  Oh my goodness.  But I sure to Love the upcoming holiday season.  It is just so much fun!  Stay Tuned I still have more to share :)

I hope this quilt designs conveys little bits of modern influences.  Being what I think is a traditionalist at heart the modern is fascinating to me.  And I have seen it creeping into my designs lately.


Speaking of modern I was able to use a couple new modern quilting techniques as well.  You might be able to pick out my negative space quilting there in the triangles block.  Another design element that I love right now is the stamp appliqué.  It is fun.  I love the transformation of these with each season's quilt (stay tuned and I will point them out).  This is the pink and gray block.


The umbrella pulls the whole Skinny together.  Spring does bring that renewed freshness that washes away winters long visit.


Probably my favorite part of quilting this quilt is the rain drops dripping down.  They were fun to quilt :)


Also, the other quilting was understatedly fun in a simple way.


Finally, the binding is from one of the newest shirting fabrics from Penny Rose, Riley Blake's new sister company.

The book is offered through your local quilt shop and online.  Although, if you would like an autographed copy I have a few available in my Etsy shop.


The project that I included was inspired by Katie, my sweet friend.  The project is a bike bag.  What is  neat about this material is that it stands up to the elements more than a cotton fabric would.  So I thought it would be a perfect bike bag.


Here is the project inside.  It has a small pocket and key fob.  The outside uses some simple embroidery.  It is a small project that you can create in a day and would make a wonderful gift or a special item you can create for yourself.


So I was kinda speechless when I checked the book out.  All the projects look so fun.  Plus I had to pinch myself that I am officially published in a book.  I can't tell you how special that is for me.  This is definitely something that I am going to treasure.  So if you are out and about check this little treasure out.