Little Uptown Girl

I've been having some fun sewing for the girls. I was asking my self why I didn't sew this much for my own kids? Duh! Who has time with little kids running around?? So I'm enjoying this opportunity with the grand kids!

This is Maddy sporting the "Little Uptown Girl" jacket from Make It Perfect.
I love the little gathers in the front and back.
And it's totally reversible when a bit of dirt gets on one side!

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I'm busy this week...

Passing on the tradition...
Pattern ~ Indygo Junction Zipper Critters

(we still need to glue the nose!)

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Suburban Lattice Secret Garden quilt

My "Suburban Lattice" quilt, inspired by Cara's "Urban Lattice" is done!The fabric is Sandi Henderson's Secret Garden in hyacinth blue :), soft green and bright pink.
I changed up the pattern a bit by adding that thin strip of pink and making the center a square instead of 4 triangles.
The fabric is so gorgeous and I like how the pattern shows it off so well!
The print with the keys is one of my favs.
I chose a single print for the back and quilted it pretty simply with straight lines around the center squares and curly q's in the sashing.
Does it look like I'm ready for Spring?

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Almost wordless Wednesday...

"coming home" ~ Simplfy

"Terrain" ~ Kate Spain

Mmmm...

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What I've been up to...

Almost a week for me since my last post (why did I almost type confession?) And I've got a few things to show since the sewing room was busy!

This is Amy Butler's pattern, Honey Bun Pouf. I've been wanting to make one just because they're so cute. And when I found the perfect fabric at our NEW modern fabric store, I couldn't wait to start. If you've been hanging around here the past few weeks, you know where this is going :)

And speaking of our new fabric store, if you're local or visiting Saint Louis - it's definitely a must-see! Fabric Nosherie is not only filled with wonderful modern fabric, but has an atmosphere that is beautiful, relaxing and so inspiring. I'm sure they'll be seeing a lot of me!

I've also been wanting a little bag to use for my sewing supplies when I go on retreat or to a sew-in. This is from Terry Atkinson's pattern, Zippy Strippy.
I used a piece of Anna maria Horner's needlework line...
And a scrap of Loulouthi Totem inside.
I pieced together the blocks that I had made at our last sew-in and finally have a new Zig Zag top. More on this one to come...
And I've quilted my Secret Garden Suburban Lattice quilt. Just have to sew on the binding and it will be ready for it's full reveal.
And that's what I've been up to!

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Gift Book Winner!

We have a winner! Randomly chosen: #7 SewLindaAnn. Congratulations!

Before I reveal this year's pillow, I thought I'd share last year's. Done in Pop Garden (one of my favorite lines)...

To match the baby quilt...
This year's in Kumari Garden to match the big girl quilt...
And if you didn't win and still want the book, Amazon always has a good price!

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A Quilt for Stella

Meet Stella...

She's on her way to live with her new Mom this week ~ soon to be 2, Madelyn.
Stella really wanted a quilt to take. So I made her this little quilt. (I've been wanting to try a Chevron design - perfect opportunity).
And of course, Stella's Mom needs a bag to carry all the necessary baby equipment.
A bib and a few feeding supplies... she's ready for her trip to California!
On Wednesday I'll show you Maddy's "two" pillow and draw the winner for the Sew the Perfect Gift book. Don't forget to leave a comment on this post to enter!

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