Day 3 of the Facebook 5 Day Artist Challenge!!

Day 3 of the Art Challenge. 

Today we have Cinnamon & Nutmeg ( the red, brown and tan quilt ) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the October 2007 issue!. 

Next up "Seven Sisters" a small scrappy quilt that is in my book "Cozy Quilts" and is a wool applique on cotton quilt. 

And last for today "Bittersweet Blossums" This is a wool pennyrug/mat pattern! 

Today I would like to nominate Evonne Cook of Clothesline Quilts. I had the privilege of finally meeting this uber talented gal when we worked on a group project that debuted in Kansas City, Kansas for International Quilt Market a couple years back. She is one of the sweetest people and her talent and design eye is just amazing!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  Happy sewing!

Day #2 of The Art Challenge on Facebook

Day 2 of the Art Challenge. 

Today we have Blue Moon Of Kentucky ( the blue and tan quilt) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the August 2007 issue - and my debut design into the wonderful world of quilt magazines!. 

Next up 

"Girls' Retreat" a small scrappy quilt that is in my book "Small Treasures From Scraps" . 

And last for today "Primitive Stars" This is a wool applique on cotton wall size quilt!

 Today I would like to nominate Stacy Gross West of Buttermilk Basin. Stacy is such a sweetheart and so talented it's unbelievable. She always has a smile on her face and I miss seeing her at all the quilt shows we used to do!!

Day #1 of the 5 Day Facebook Art Challenge

Long time no chat!  I decided the perfect thing to "ease" my way back into blogging after my longggggg vacation from blogging would be to include you all in the excitement and fun we are having over on Facebook!

Day One of the 5 Day Art Challenge on Facebook. 

Thank you to Sharon Keightley​ for nominating me for this 5 day challenge where I will post 3 of my quilt designs for the next 5 days!! Today we have  Two Piece Puzzle (the red, cream and black quilt) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the April 2010 issue. 

Next up 

"Full Bloom" a wool applique on cotton quilt that is in my book "Cozy Quilts" . 

And last for today "Faded Stars"  This was the beginning of my craze with small quilts years ago - I was and still am proud of this little quilt with all its seams and fabrics - what a treasure to look back on it and remember memories that link to a lot of those fabrics! 

Today I would like to nominate Kathy Brown​ of The Teacher's Pet​. Kathy is my long time friend and I love her dearly, she's one of those treasured people that is always there to lend an ear for frustration, complaining and whining or a giggle or two in the comical things we sometimes approach in life. Looking forward to seeing Kathy's beautiful Creations.

Stay warm everyone!  Enjoy your day and quilt up a storm!

Our New Book Is Here!!! Small Treasures From Scrap Quilts: More Simply Charming Quilts

Our latest quilting book is here!  I'm so excited that the finished product is in my hands and ready to share with you!

Dig into those scrap bags of leftover bits and pieces from previous projects! The author of Simply Charming: Small Scrap Quilts of Yesteryear is back with a fresh collection of small quilts to help you make the most of your scraps. From a simple nine-patch classic to star-studded charmers, you will find the perfect project for every skill level in this scrappy medley of 14 quilts reminiscent of days gone by. Quilt designer Tara Lynn Darr again took inspiration from her overflowing scrap bag to bring these little treasures to life with 1800s reproduction fabrics. Most of the blocks can be made with 5" charm squares of smaller pieces of fabric. To help you achieve the best results when working with these small quilts, Tara has included her time-tested tips. 64 pages, 14 projects

Feel Free to visit our website to view all 14 projects in this book - or look below!

www.sewuniquecreations.com

Also we are pleased and excited to share this news!!!

EXCITING NEWS!!!!!

The following Quilt Shops are offering BOM (Block Of The Month) or Quilt Of the Month clubs for this brand new book!  (If you are aware of any other Quilt Shops offering programs from our books  - please let us know!)

These shops offer online shopping, phone orders and of course a personal visit from you is always a delight! (Please click on the Quilt Shops name to be taken away from our website and go directly to their websites!!!)

Homestead Hearth - Mexico, Missouri1-573-581-1966www.homesteadhearth.com 

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Primitive Gatherings - Menasha, Wisconsin1-920-722-7233www.primitivegatherings.us 

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The Quilt Merchant - Winfield, Illinois1-630-480-3000www.thequiltmerchant.com

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Happy Valentine's Day Again!

Happy Valentine's Day

I've been away - but I've still been playing!

I took a bit of a blog break which started last year and ended now. I had so many projects going on and commitments and family issues and things.  Plus I was really upset that Google ended the Reader program - I just couldn't find another blog reader that I really like, I was getting frustrated and I just quit reading blogs all together, I guess I lost my "umph" along the way for my own blog.

Anywho - I'd like to show you the cover of my new book (this was one of the projects keeping me busy!) that will be out in April of this year.  Kansas City Star is my publisher again, and as always they have done a fabulous job!  

Small Treasures From Scraps: More Simply Charming Quilts

What do you think of the cover?

Also - in my stand off from reading blogs because I was so frustrated at the loss of Google Reader, I have found something very similar that I wanted to share with you in case you feel my frustration and have not found this on your own yet.

The Old Reader
(just click the link below when you are ready to visit this page and see what you think!)

http://theoldreader.com/

I love everything about this reader that I have found and I've been happily reading blogs again for about a month now!

Also, I've found an app that I like to use on my phone and my IPad now!  I'm such a happy girl!

Feedly is my new friend for reading my favorite blogs on all these new-fangled electronic devices that have bombarded into my life!  LOL  Check them out!

http://feedly.com/index.html#welcome

OK. enough for today - I'm off to do a little more editing on this new book, then a new quilt pattern that is in progress is yelling at me from that magical room I call my Sewing Kingdom!

Have an awesome day everyone!

PS.  King Harley, Miss Dalilah and Miss Bella said to tell you hello and that they've missed you all and your comments as much as I have!  They are so happy Mom is back to blogging!

     

Silent & Sometimes Silly Sunday!

Silent & Sometimes Silly Sunday!

Silent & Sometimes Silly Sunday!