Crazy!

There's a lot of crazy stuff going on in casa twiddletails which I won't bore your with, but it's definitely keeping me from regularly blogging (and getting any sewing done).

All I have today is some store news.

The new Summer 2010 issue of Quilts and More magazine arrived yesterday.

It's a great issue with more than one project I'd love to add to my (very long) list.

This quilt. Of course. It's pink.

How cute is this for a little boy? Or girl. In pink.

(All magazines are always 15% off.)

If you'd like a copy, you can find them here in the store.

Back to life...

Pinwheel Party Week 9

Phew! Almost forgot about this this morning.

Block 9:

Download the pattern here. (You will need Adobe Reader. You can download it at http://get.adobe.com/reader.)
Links to all the previous blocks can be found in the sidebar.


The Pinwheel Party pattern is now available for purchase on Craftsy and Etsy.

Happy Sewing!

Progress

I started working on my Spring to Finish projects this weekend.  Well, actually just one, because the weather and weeds were calling during the day.
It may not seem like much but I did add three or four flowers to the mini GFG quilt.

I'm sure I won't finish this one by May 31st, but one can try...

For those who asked:
The green dots are Sent With Love Candy Dots and the yellow ones Moda Essential Dots.
The pinks are from my stash. Mostly leftovers from "that quilt".

Have a wonderful day!

Spring to Finish

It's Spring to Finish time and I've assembled a couple of WIPs.
(Do you remember that bottom one?)

Maybe I could finish all these by May 31st...

If you'd like to challenge yourself, visit Jacquie's blog and sign up:

(BTW: by popular request I've changed the Freezer Paper Foundation Piecing tute to a PDF file, so it's now much easier to print and save.)

Have a wonderful weekend!

We interrupt this program...

These are on their way and I'm so exited! I may have to find some time to make one.
"Little Monsters" - the new pattern by Kellie Wulfsohn of Don't Look Now.

Over and above her normal raw edge applique, Kellie also added trapunto here to give the little monsters some dimension.

And did I mention that patterns for two lovely cushions are also included?
At the very least I'm going to make one of these.

I'm taking pre-orders now.  The patterns should be here next week.

Pinwheel Party Week 8

Right on time this week.

Block 8:

Download the pattern here. (You will need Adobe Reader. You can download it at http://get.adobe.com/reader.)
Links to all the previous blocks can be found in the sidebar.


The Pinwheel Party pattern is now available for purchase on Craftsy and Etsy.

(If you want to get a head start on th
e sashing & border, you're going to need twenty-four 2"(finished) pinwheels. That means you will have to cut your squares 1 7/8". You will need at least 3 of each color. Directionality will be as in Block 8. Details will follow in Week 13.)

Happy Sewing!

Three Tops and a Pillowcase

As promised - my retreat "finishes".

A pillowcase made using a very easy method and french seams. I'll share this at a later stage.
The fabric is Birdie by Me & My Sister Designs for Moda. You can, of course, find it over here.

My three by three swap quilt top. Finally. Now to get it quilted.

Mod Mutts. I used some suggestions from the previous post and made the little mutts tumble.
Fabric: Mutt and Dumb Dot from Michael Miller Fabrics.
Pattern: So Charming by me.
Using the Mod Mutts quilt kit.

And finally, my SewConnected 3 quilt top.
I decided to use a dotty sashing to separate the blocks but still keep the wonky feel.
To celebrate completing the top and motivate me to finish the quilt,
Panache will be 20% off in the store until the quilt is done.

A rather productive weekend, don't you agree?

Too Busy for Photos

I was having a little too much fun at retreat and did not take too many photos, but I did finish 3 quilt tops (I'll take photos outside today)
Worked on Mod Mutts:

I finally started on my French Provincial quilt, which I've been collecting fabrics for for a long time.

The scenery was a little distracting.

How picture perfect is this?

And there were mushrooms straight out of a fairy tale.

(I posted a yummy recipe over on the Nestkeeping blog, if you're interested.)

Pinwheel Party Week 7

I apologize for the tardiness of this post.
I was having fun at retreat...

Block 7:

Download the pattern here. (You will need Adobe Reader. You can download it at www.adobe.com/reader.)
Links to all the previous blocks can be found in the sidebar.


The Pinwheel Party pattern is now available for purchase on Craftsy and Etsy.

Ready for Retreat

What, this is not what you pack to go on a quilt retreat?

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Eeeek!

I've been waiting for these with bated breath.

Today, this was in the mail box.

Fun, fun, fun!

I think this one is my favorite. Who could have thought that a little amateurish pencil sketch could look so good on fabric?

Now, what to do with them...

What do you think?

I've been playing around with ideas for using that cute Mutt fabric for something other than a dog bed.
This would be a cute and very practical little boy quilt using the "So Charming" pattern.

I've made a couple of blocks and I really like them.

Opinions?

(Edited to add: I've added a kit to the store)

Pinwheel Party Week 6

Rather late than never...
I can't believe it's been six weeks already!

Block 6:

Download the pattern here. (You will need Adobe Reader. You can download it at www.adobe.com/reader.)
Links to all the previous blocks can be found in the sidebar.

The Pinwheel Party pattern is now available for purchase on Craftsy and Etsy.

Happy Easter!

Here she is!

The little quilt I've been working on to the exclusion of all other (more important) things.

Isn't she cute?

And Easter-y?

(Kits are in the store if you'd like to make one.)

Another winner

The winner of the Antique Quilts magazine in Wednesday's giveaway is...

Annette who said: I love this idea of old and new for a magazine. Sounds like some wonderful projects inside.
I would recommend checking out her blog. She's a wonderful quilter.

(There are only two of these magazines left at the special price, so if you were waiting to see if you won...)

I have not yet heard from two of the winners in the fat quarter giveaway.  They have until Sunday.  After that I will draw two new names, so if you didn't win anything, you may still be in the game.

And just because you can't have a blog post without a picture, these came the other day. It's Frolic by Sandy Gervais for Moda.
I'm working on a very cute little project which I'll hopefully be able to show off over the weekend.

Have a wonderful, happy weekend everyone!

Spider Webs

These blocks are for the SewConnected 3 quilting bee, but I think I'm addicted.
Just one more thing to add the to list...




(I will announce the winner of yesterday's giveaway tomorrow. I still have to "tally the votes".)

A little windfall (and I'm sharing)

Good news!
Due to a boo-boo at the supplier I got a batch of Antique Quilts magazines at a VERY good price.
So...they're now on sale for $4.99 in the store. That's 62% off!
I've already removed one for myself because the last batch sold out so quickly that I never got to keep one.

If you don't remember, the magazine contains 22 quilt patterns: 11 classic quilts remade with modern fabrics and simpler construction methods.

Now for the sharing:
I'm giving away one of these to a lucky blog buddy.
But you have to be quick.
I'll do the drawing at 8:40am PDT tomorrow morning.
That gives you 24 hours.
I won't make you go traipsing through the store again, although you're welcome to, of course.
Just leave a comment here.
That's it.
Have an awesome day everyone!

(If you buy one from my store and you happen to be the winner of the giveaway, I'll refund your money.)

And the winners are...

The random number generator did its thing and the 10 winners have been picked.

1. Rainylakechick who said:
Congrats and I love your blog too.
I love "Park Slope Floral Swirl - Orange".


2. SheilaC who said:
I have to choose only 1!?? So hard...
I do love this by Wild Thyme
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_95_152&products_id=504


3. Peggy, who said:
Wow - just bookmarked your store - great fabric and prices. I love Moda's Nature's Chorus - have made several totes from this bright fun line.


4. Lina, who said:
I love them all, but I'm collecting TOT blue fabrics for a storm at sea quilt. I would love to win a Summer Etchings Floral - Navy FQ.


5. Crafty Maine Mom, who said:
That was so much fun I love a lot of fabrics but my son has been asking for a quilt and he loves orange and robots. i would love the Michael Miller (Mono Bot in Orange)


6. Nichole, who said:
happy blog birthday! i think i'd want the little yellow polka dots from the make life line. so cute!

(They're actually stars.)

7. Trudysperson who said:
Happy Third Birthday! I would love some Medallion Bloom - Peach
from the Farmers Market group - very pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!


8. Deb, who said:
I'd pick the Panache especially after seeing your quilt done up with that fabric line. It was beautiful whether you sash it or not.


9. Badlands Quilts who said:
the make life dots: the green or green on ivory are both yummy!


10. Jean, who said:
Hummm. Moda's panache fearless in pomegranate. It's so fun!


Congratulations winners!

(I have emailed everyone I have an email address for.
If you're one of the winners and you haven't heard from me, please contact me. If I don't hear from everyone by Sunday, I will do a re-draw.)

Pinwheel Party Week 5

Getting there!

Block 5:

Download the pattern here. (You will need Adobe Reader. You can download it at www.adobe.com/reader.)
Links to all the previous blocks can be found in the sidebar.

The Pinwheel Party pattern is now available for purchase on Craftsy and Etsy.

A Foray into Fabric

I've decided to jump on the Spoonflower bandwagon and make a foray into fabric design.
I don't really know what I'm doing, so the swatches should be interesting.
Stay tuned.

Double Daisies


Blue Chairs


Button Bunnies