Love in the Middle of Winter

Hi! Yes, I am still here, admittedly it has been pretty quiet on the blog.
I hope life is treating you well. Life got pretty crazy towards the end of the year and with so much going on at work and home something had to give and that something ended up being the blog posts. But if you follow me on Instagram or on Flickr you know that I never quit sewing. Lots of fun stuff! If you have a chance stop by and take a look.  And today I wanted to introduce you to another quick and fun pattern! 

It is Snow Tires by Chrissy Lux of Sew Lux Fabrics. She asked if I wanted to test this pattern for her and I immediately said "sure!" This pattern was quick and easy to piece - there are no Y seams!  It is made up of squares and HST's. The most important part is your planning or layout. Chrissy includes a great coloring sheet in the pattern to use and very specific instructions on labeling each block so you get the placement you want. This pattern makes a great scrappy quilt or its perfect for a coordinating line of fabrics too. I used my stash of Amy Butler's Love line. I needed that wonderful saturated color to brighten up the oh so cold and snowy winter we are having here in Indiana! Now I am waiting for my backing to arrive and I will be able to turn this top into a beautiful finished quilt! It is indeed Love in the Middle of Winter...ahhh.

Head on over to Sew Lux Fabrics and pick up your copy of Snow Tires!

Happy Stitching!
Ginny
  

Bag LOVE!

Hi everyone! I am so excited to show you my new tote bag! Just finished!

I mean, you know, how can you go on a sewing retreat without a new bag... you gotta have something to tote all your stuff around in, right?

Paying it Forward! Another Giveaway Coming Soon!

Giveaway! Yep! Coming soon to this quilty blog!

Two reasons--I was so very lucky and won this from the lovely Tammy and her staff over at

Marmalade Fabrics. It is called Cupid's Target! Isn't it absolutely gorgeous!! Bright bold Color!

 
So for number one I would like to pay it forward and share the quilty love!

 Pssst....Marmalade fabrics has quilt top kits to make this top for $28.50!

And no I am not being paid in anyway to say that!  I just think it is a beautiful modern quilt and wanted to share its beauty and spread the word in case anyone would like to make their own. The Kona solid strips are reading almost black in the pic but in reality they are dark grey. And I think Marmalade Fabrics does a great job with their fabric selection and customer service! 

 

And for number 2 reason: with the Back to School Bloghop and Giveaway going on I have surpassed 100 followers!! And that was not even a requirement to enter the giveaway!! 

You guys are so sweet! So I thought I would do a little celebrating with you and have another giveaway! This one will be for followers only, so sign up to follow if you want to get in

on the goods!

 

Keep your peepers open in the next couple of weeks I will be posting a new giveaway and it will have not one but two winners! 

Hmmm.....now where did I put that fat quarter bundle?

I wonder what else might be a prize?

 

Happy Tuesday! Hope you are having a productive week!

 

And for all of you that left me a comment on the current Back to School Bloghop and Giveaway-- I am still reading and responding! Your comments and stories are awesome!  I am loving them! 

 

Ginny