First New Pattern for 2013!

Here it is, my first quilt pattern for the new year!

I call it "Starry Nights".

I decided to try designing some mini-quilts for a change, to use up some of the fabric and batting scraps that seem to reproduce themselves in my sewing room!

This little project measures just under 20" square.

It's based on the Irish Chain block and I've added wool stars and pennies as an accent.

I'm going to print up the pattern next week and make up some wool kits as well and then post them on my website.

If you prefer, you can download it now, by going to PatternMart and checking under "Country Quilts".

Hope you like it!

Another Spring Chick

Here's another quick and easy idea to add a bit of spring to your home.
Make a few of these little egg-shaped chicks,

hot-glue one to the center of an old jar lid,

and stuff some spanish moss in around it!

You can download the chick pattern at Patternmart.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

New Pattern and First Giveaway!

It's been quite a week--starting with our hot water tank packing it in and having to mop up a partially flooded basement.  I think we could all use something to cheer us up at this time of year.  So, I'm offering you a chance to win this pattern which will be getting printed this week, called "To Grandmother's House we Go".  Instructions are for a little candle-mat and mini-tablerunner.  PLUS your choice of a Crazy Cuts wool pack, in either dark or light, to make one of the projects.  Each pack has eight 11" x 12" pieces of Moda wool.

Crazy Cuts Light

Crazy Cuts Dark

If you read my previous post, I confessed to being a quilt-aholic. So, to participate in this give-away, you just need to be a follower of my blog and finish this statement, "I knew I was a quilt-aholic when ...." Leave your comment by midnight, March 12th, next Saturday night, and I'll make the draw on Sunday, March 13th at noon, Pacific Standard Time. (If you're not a quilter, substitute your favorite creative pursuit for the word "quilt". I don't want anyone to feel left out!)

I know I'll enjoy reading your comments!

Have fun and good luck!