Here's the dark version! This is the smaller version of Josie's Petals and antique ball. presented at Quilt Market in Oregon this week. Patterns available soon for this design made for Blackberry Primitives.
Pre-order your copy now! Write to me at missie@hallbrookdesigns.com..
Take care,
Missie
Gotta love those hand dyed velvets and wools! Blackberry Primitives is revealing this at Spring Quilt Market today in Portland...
This design is based on the antique block Joseph's Coat or Joseph's coat of many colors. The antique ball resembles balls that were made long ago, made today with a modern twist. There is no difficult piecing on this quilt or ball...it's simple to make!
You can purchase this pattern soon from Blackberry Primitives website or from me shortly after!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Take care,
Missie
The Crow Girls were so sweet! We all had a wonderful weekend in Omaha thanks to Lyn of More Sew For You who opened her home for all of us to stay in. All of the class attendees learned so much from the lovely ladies from "Tazzie"( as they called their homeland). We learned about using the clever tool...a stapler, to hold our wool in place. Works great! They have a great way of stabilizing the fabric also. If you ever have a chance to take a class from them be sure to do so! They are a hoot!
That's Deirdre on the left, me, Julie (of Me and My Stitches), and Leonie on the right. You can see a hint of their lovelies behind us...their quilts were sooooo beautiful. Their tiny hand stitches looked so perfect they could have been done by machine, but they were done by hand!
The pic below was my set up in the store. Who knows what I was looking at right at picture time! LOL. Julie and I did our best to pose before my camera batteries went dead! Julie sold her jewelry in the back section of the store and the girls took the class in the lower level. This was the third day of our gathering. The other two days were at a hotel conference room.
You can see what a nice store Lyn has as my stuff nestles in around all her goodies.
Several people came in the store and saw Life In The Midwest, excited to see it in person as they have signed up for the BOM happening at Homestead Hearth. It is fun to see them so excited about something I made and that they too are excited to be making!
We had such a fun time! There were many giggles and laughs all weekend! I told the Crow Girls I'd make a fun post about all the funny sayings they have! Here are a few that really made us all laugh!!
"Get it on the google!"
"It's goin straight to the pool room!"
"Tazzie talk"
"Cheease cheease"
"Crow calls!"
"Day dot!"
"Have a go!"
"Dream ya dreams"
"Koala eas"
"On the knocka"
"Yeaaa"
"Debaaale"
"Far out"
And last but not least..."Smash it out Babes!"
What Sweethearts! I wish them much success in the future!! It was also so nice to meet so many lovely ladies who attended the classes. What a nice bunch of gals! I look forward to seeing them sometime in the future!!
Take care,
Missie
We woke up to about an inch of wet slushy sleet and snow this morning! Mother Nature, don't you realize that it is May 2nd today?!?!? You can see my iris are well up. The hosta just poked their heads out about 3" in the last few days. The strawberries are growing, along with the flax and many other perennials. I think they will be a bit confused with this cold day in the mix today! I hope my crabapple tree blooms will not be stung!
My projects for market are complete and on their way to those who will be showing them in Portland. Pattern Peddlers will be showing a few of my patterns that they carry in stock and I've designed another quilt for Blackberry Primitives Wool. I can't wait to show you this new one! It will have to stay a secret until market begins... You can see my design from last year, Charmed Beginnings by clicking on the company name above. They are such sweet gals and they are so fun to work with!
Since the new design is complete now, I am safe to proceed onto other things that need to be done. As you know if you read my last post or so, I am headed to Omaha next weekend to vend and show my quilts during the Quilted Crow Girls Retreat that More Sew For You is hosting! It recently dawned on me that two of my most favorite quilts will be away at market during this time so I decided I'd try to whip up some duplicates to show in Omaha. Click on the store name above to find out information about joining the workshop. I understand classes are just about filled! If you are nearby, don't miss this opportunity to experience these fun ladies in person!! The quilts I will be making this week are Brookshire Star and A Warm Welcome, which you can purchase HERE on my wesite if you are interested. Work along with me! :-)
It was fun to dig into my plaids and traditional fabrics for a change! I've worked with Civil War Fabrics and wool so often recently , I felt like I had all new fabrics as I was looking for a selection that will work! Some of these you see are new, some are Civil War and some are my old favorites!
Isn't it great to have a STASH to go to when you need it! I hope I make a little dent in my stash with this project, but between you and me...I doubt that I will !! Let's just keep that between ourselves ok!!
Many of you have asked about the stitch I learned in the Pat Sloan Workshop last week. We worked on a good shape for appliqué class, the heart. She uses the running stitch for her appliqué stitch. It is a great stitch for a change of pace compared to the needleturn that I normally use.
The shapes in her patterns are large and simple which makes this stitch a great one to use! You can see above that the shapes keep their shape with this stitch.
I hope you can zoom in and see the little running stitch in this picture. It looked especially nice in her samples with a contrasting thread! It was a great class and as I said before, she has such a fun, sweet personality! I was so excited when she contacted me a few days after the class and asked if I would be a guest on her radio show!!
June 10, 2013!
I am thrilled and honored to get to experience this interview with her! If you have not listened to these interviews yet, it's time to give it a try! It's great to have them on while you are doing things around the house. Makes the time pass quickly when doing chores and it's very good to have it turned on while you are sewing. It's very interesting to hear how designers and other folks in the industry get those great items out there for us quilters. Give it a try! You will like it! Put June 10th on your calendar for my interview please!
Below are the links to get access to the radio shows...
All the American Patchwork & Quilting shows are at http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/radio/index.html where you can listen live, or get the podcasts
First 2 season of Podcasts at - http://toginet.com/shows/creativetalkradio
Show website - http://www.creativetalknetwork.com/
Thanks for stopping by today!
Take care,
Missie
Looks like my little TomBoy is growing up! We had a fun afternoon doing hair, eyes and nails a bit more dramatic than usual! She and her boyfriend had lots of fun...After Prom at the school lasted until the wee hours this morning...(for those of you unfamiliar with After Prom, this is activities at the school to keep the kids out of trouble!)
Gone are the days of a dance lasting three hours and then you go spend the night at your best buddies house! We moms taking pictures were admiring our daughters dresses and remembering ours with long sleeves, Gunny Sax brand, and pastel tux's! Haha! What memories!
I think they had a great time!! Big sister was in a wedding last night also! We were busy busy running from here to there! Her roomie from college had a beautiful wedding. Sorry I don't have a picture of the bride to share...the colors were very modern...grey and soft yellow. Their invitations and programs reminded me of modern fabric we see in the stores.
Missie
The workshop with Pat Sloan was really great! She is such a fun, genuine person. We heard lots of fun stories and learned lots of great info! It's so fun when you take a class from a professional...they always teach us little tidbits that are helpful to know! She taught us all about different threads, needles, and a darling appliqué stitch I'd never seen before. It was a quick and easy way to do some appliqué, plus a bit artistic with the contrasting thread. Great fun! Here's a bit of show and tell from the day!
If you ever have a chance be sure to take a workshop from Pat. You will learn so much and enjoy yourself!
It won't be long until the event with the store in Omaha gets here! If any of you live nearby, be sure to check out www.moresewforyou.com and see the details about the workshops available from The Quilted Crow Girls! The classes are just about full! I am so flattered to get to meet them and introduce my designs to the area by vending in the back of the room....fun fun! Can't wait to see what I learn from these fun ladies!
Take care,
Missie
LJeanne are you out there? You won my drawing on Sunday and I'd love to send you your goodie...but I need your address in order to get it to you! Please contact me and send your address...you can use my email link on the right side bar if you wish.
Tomorrow, I am headed to a class given by Pat Sloan. She spoke at the Des Moines guild today and showed us her first quilts and quilts made later on in her career. She will be lots of fun tomorrow I'm sure!
I better go get packed up so I am ready to attend in the morning...nighty night!
Take care,
Missie
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