New item-Starburst Purse

Here's my newest creation - the Starburst Purse. I did not start this project with this end in mind. Since I got my new bag (see previous post), I have put all kinds of things in it. I had a ziploc baggie with pens, business cards, a tape measure, and deposit slips. But a ziploc baggie just doesn't look right for a person who can make neat things. So a few weeks ago I came across this new stitch called a star pattern. It actually came with a video too! So I played with it and made a bag to replace my ziploc baggie (Susan you know I love my bags!). As I was showing it to a friend, she suggested putting a strap on it. I don't need that for my bag, but thought I could make this a new item for my collection. And here it is!

This one is available now for $15, no shipping. I can make them in any color - solid, verigated (like this), or stripes. I love it! Let me know what you think and who I can send one to. This would make a great gift for your teenager or your college student.

I feel so official!

My friend Darla is so good to me. Her husband and oldest daughter do screen-printing on the side and she offered to have them do a few bags and a shirt for me. I gave them to her in December and I think they had a holiday season like I did - not enough time to get everything done!! But I am so glad they did this for me. It has turned out great!! Tell me what you think....

I am thrilled! I feel more official than I did when I got my business cards. Now when I carry a project with me I am advertising too! And since I am not an aggressive saleswoman this will help me get orders.
Look for new pictures coming in the next few weeks. I am working on my newest project, a t-shirt quilt. Get your t-shirts together and let me know when you would like me to start on yours!!!

New Items

I have just finished three fleece blankets, all 1 yard each. They are $40 each and can be a Christmas gift for someone you love. Hurry - they're gonna go fast!

Long time no blog!

It looks like my last blog was the middle of September.  I've been working on orders and haven't been able to make anything to add to my 'available' album.  But I am writing down all my ideas so when I do get time I will have many things to make. 

In case you didn't realize, Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away. I know! It has snuck up on me.  So I am giving an official deadline for placing an order for CHRISTmas - November 30.  As long as you email or call with an order you will have it for CHRISTmas.  I still have the two turning 20 quilts available for purchase. And remember I don't charge shipping to send your creations through the postal service.  If you're close enough to Chattanooga I will deliver it to you. 

To everyone who has already placed an order, THANK YOU!!  My business hasn't gotten huge but it is moving right along.  But the most special thank you goes to Susan.  You have been an inspiration to me in more ways than you know.

Well, off to work on orders again! Love you all and God Bless!!

Another quilt finished!

I just finished the other Turning 20 I started on Sunday. Click the link for my pictures to see it and everything I have ready for purchase. I am working daily to add to my stock of available items. Of course, if you see something you like in my past creations, it can be re-created in the original colors or different ones. Remember, Christmas is only 14 weeks away and now is the time to order that perfect handmade gift! Be sure to look at my facebook page too     :)

New quilt size

Here is a new quilt size. I really like this pattern - it's called Turning 20. On the regular pattern, 20 fat quarters are used. Each one is cut into 4 pieces - 1 is set aside for the border and the other three are mixed up and sewn back together. This one I wanted a little smaller than the regular twin size. I used 12 fat quarters and no border. This size is 62" x 46". I don't know what to call it though. It is bigger than a lap but smaller than a twin. What comes between those? Rocking chair size? Loveseat size? Chaise lounger size? I'm still working on it. So this is available for purchase, $150. Remember there is no shipping and this would make a great Christmas gift! I have another one I'm starting today.

Another quilt finished

After making a trip around the world quilt for my goddaughter Fallin, I decided to use the same fabrics to make one for myself. She didn't want any floral prints or animal prints and just black & white. That made it a little difficult to find 7 or 8 different fabrics for the quilt. I had to go to several stores but did find everything we wanted. Several fabrics were polks dots, which I love, so that made my decision to make one for me (oh, and the fact that I love that girl!!).
Shortly after that I heard from a friend in Texas who would be involved in an auction this month. She lost a daughter to spinal muscular atrophy about 5 years ago and is still fighting to find a cure. I volunteered my black & white quilt for the auction. I finally finished it this weekend, and will be sending it to her tomorrow. I picked out more polka dots for the backing, yellow background with multi-colored dots. I love it!!! I hope whoever wins it will love it as much as I do and as much as Fallin loves hers. Here's a picture of it:

This is a lap size, 56" x 42" and the regular price for this size is $125. I can make these in all colors and prints and it is one of my favorite styles.
For anyone who is interested in the auction, you can go to Kelly's blog at www.TexasSMAAuction.blogspot.com and see all that has been donated and bid on anything.