Sneak Peek...

You might think from my recent posts that I haven't been doing any sewing. Me? Not a chance. I've been working on some projects for publcation - so can't show them yet. But here's a little peak...

A very French table runner for the Moda Bake Shop

A "groovy" lap quilt for a quilt magazine

And I've started my May Schnibbles quilt. The theme is anything goes in terms of patterns and I was thrilled I got to choose something for this awesome "Botany" line. I'm using "Dulcinea". I love pinwheels!!

So you see I have been busy! I'm off to see the grand babies this week and then to Spring Quilt Market the following week. Stay tuned! I hope to have a lot of fun new things to show!

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Garage Sale!

Saturday, May 8th, Bindings, Borders and Squares Quilt Shop, 325 Droste Rd., St. Charles, MO

8am to 2pm

Be there... early

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Evolving...

When you've been quilting for over 29 years, things have to change. The move from my old blog, due to technical difficulties over there, made me want to make some changes and create a whole new look. I love traditional quilts, and will always love them. But lately I'm attracted to the more modern looking designs and fabrics.

So along came Jenna from qadesigns. She created a new header for me, some buttons, and changed the font to match. What do you think? She does simple, graphic designs that I was drawn to. She was awesome to work with and I highly recommend her if you're looking for some design work at a really reasonable price!

So for a while, you'll see me working on simple modern designs, like this.

Playing with colorful fabrics.

Inspired by modern designs. (This one from Ikea.)

I've started adding some of my favorite bloggers to the side bar. Be sure to visit them and you'll notice some modern quilting going on!

For those of you who are local to St. Louis, Bindings, Borders and Squares Quilt Shop is having a garage sale on Saturday. I have a table and will be selling some really nice, fairly new traditional fabrics. Fat quarters will be $1 and yardage will be $3. I'll even have a few finished tops to sell.

Gotta keep evolving, you know...

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A little Jelly Girl...

Remember when I made my fun, bright Jelly Girl quilt? Well, I also used up the leftovers of a Hushabye jelly roll to make little Madelyn one. It's all quilted and washed and ready for a baby to sleep, play or do whatever she wants on it!

I guess now we're Jelly Girl friends since we have matching quilts.You gotta admit you're pretty cool when you can twist your tongue at 6 months old. You think she looks like her Dad? Check it out here: Katolin family

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Fabric designers...

Are showing up in some new places. I bought these plates at Crate and Barrel and found out they were designed by Kate Spain!

You know her! The designer of the wonderful Verna line for Moda.

I also found Denise Schmidt is now designing quilts for Pottery Barn. I remember looking at "Flea Market Fancy" and "Kate's Jump Rope" when they were out years ago. I actually have one piece from each of the lines on my shelf. Since I never bought any more and now wish I did...

Her newest line "Hope Valley" has now been added to my collection of fabric. Not sure what I'm going to do with it. I know it will be something modern!

If you miss Flea Market Fancy - there is a petition going to get Free Spirit to reprint it. You'll find that here.

The quilts she designed for Pottery Barn. Click on the link and watch the "Modern Quilt Design" video. It's great!

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April Schnibbles

My Schnibbles quilt for April is done! I went in a little different direction this month. Instead of a charm pack I used some leftovers from my Heather Bailey fabrics. It looks a little more modern and very different from the original.

Here's the original pattern. You almost wouldn't guess it's from this pattern!

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AQS Show

Welcome to my new blog home. I've just moved in permanently so watch for a little redecorating in the future.

Last week was the annual trip to Paducah for the American Quilters' Society Quilt Show. It's fun, inspiring and a bit costly. Caught up in the excitement the cash flows freely.

Here are a few of my favorite quilts. There were tons of amazing quilts, but I usually photograph the ones that maybe I have a chance of making. I forgot my camera, so they are phone pictures. Not the best!

This was just fascinating for me. Each letter featured a block - kind of like a kid's ABC book.

Some of my purchases. Some "Botany" charm packs - may be next month's Schnibble.

And this mod, retro group. I'm so attracted to vivid color lately (maybe the eyes are going). I've got big plans for this. Stay tuned!!

Thanks for visiting my new home. I'd love if you'd leave me a comment - so I know that it's working - even if you just say "hi". If you have any problems with this site, please let me know by emailing me at cindy@hyacinthquiltdesigns.com. Come back soon!!

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