Refreshed, revitalized and re-inspired

Classes are over and exams are done - and I've been sewing!  *squeal*

Last week was a busy but oh, so awesome week.  I turned in my final paper and stats exam - and was able to host Quilt Dad at the Triad MQG meeting.  And what amazing timing it turned out to be!




I was so excited to meet John - I've stalked his blog for well over a year - and he did not disappoint.  He talked to our group for about an hour, detailing his way through his first quilt to recent finishes.  Inspiration extravaganza.  It was comforting and encouraging to hear that he started out, basically, just like most of us.  Loving fabric and enjoying putting them together. 

He walked us through his quilting "story" peppered with humorous anecdotes and stories - like how he named his blog on a whim at work one day - and how amazed and humbled he felt when designers would ask him to do things.  (I'm thinking...the same way I'm humbled and amazed that he came to visit us!).  I love it when quilting giants - um, quite literally in this case, he's so dang tall! - turn out to be real people.

I pushed people down  had the opportunity to help him display his quilts during the talk.  I can't even tell you how beautiful these quilts are in person.  I may or may not have tried to steal this one... 




You know, John, I do have a big birthday coming up in July.  Just sayin'.... ;o)

Another of my favorites...




Does it look familiar?




Couldn't help but think that was cool.  I mean, I have a quilt just like one of his... eek!

And yet another...I really loved this Christmas one, even though the prints weren't necessarily Christmas-y.  In fact, that's probably what I liked most about it.  Outside the box thinking and oh, so beautiful.




John capped off the evening by revealing his two Nightshade quilts... Double, Double, Toil & Trouble ...that he made for his girls. 

By the way - you can see here that despite my 3-inch wedges, John still towers over me!

Afterwards, Karen Gray and I had a late dinner with John, where I pretty much just sat like a fly on the wall.  I'm so humbled to have been included in conversations with such wonderful people.  I quite literally sat there soaking in all I could of their advice, thoughts, and ideas.  On the way home, all I could think about is this - it's about doing what you love.

Throughout his talk, and in the ensuing conversations, it was obvious that John has a passion for this hobby.  I think that's why it's so easy to connect with him.  Shared passion creates an instantaneous common ground from which inspiration and encouragement flow.  It's so easy to learn from people who are truly excited about what they do. 

The next day, I was fired up and ready to hit my machine and dive back into this hobby that I have grown to love so dearly.  In fact, within 20 minutes of turning in my stats exam, I was on the floor in our office mail room working on a paper-pieced layout of my next quilt.  More than one person walking through commented on how they could tell classes were over....LOL!

Refreshed, revitalized and re-inspired....and ready to go!


**Special thanks to my friends Kelly and Abby for their photos - so glad you took them while I played Vanna!**

10-for-10 Interview #8 - Darci from Stitches and Scissors

We're up to interview #8 today - is it just me, or are these flying by??  Today's interview is with Darci from the fabulous Stitches and Scissors blog.



Darci's blog is one of my favorites because of the wide range of projects she highlights.  Quilts, of course, are prominent, but also pillows, skirts, and home decorating ideas.  I'm in awe at all of the pillows she's been making...they are so beautiful.  




Like many of us, myself included, Darci is always involved in at least one swap and her blog is a fabulous place to find inspiration.  Just a click on her Blocks label will get you posts that include wonky log cabins, strips and hearts...even an embroidered elephant!!



I'm totally in love with the elephant....

So, on with the interview....

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If you won $3,000 today and had to spend it today, what would you buy?
Well I would want to spend it on new furniture for the house! I am dying for some new furniture, mainly couches. A Green couch is in my future.

What color scheme or fabric line are you loving right now?
I am really loving red right now and I wish that the quilting world/designers would start to use it more. I don't love the whole line but most if it is so me is Summersault by Erin McMorris. I love the blues and greens of that line.

What is one thing from your "bucket list"?
Go to Italy. I am a romantic and so many places in Europe call my name. There are so many places that I want to see and visit outside of the US.

Is there a sewing technique or quilt block that you would like to try?
I still have not tried a Dresden since it really isn't my style but I would still like to make one and hopefully I will soon.


What hot trends do you see coming our way?
Black is really starting to be big in the quilting world now since more and more modern quilters are using it in there quilts and I am really loving it which I never thought I would say.

What kind of movies do you like and do you have an all-time favorite?
Oh goodness as I have said earlier I am a total romantic so all of the romance movies get me. I can never watch Ever After enough or any version of Pride & Prejudice. My new favorite movie though is Something Borrowed. I loved the book and loved the movie I couldn't stop laughing in the movie either. Not my typical favorite but for some reason that movie & book gets me. On a total opposite side I LOVE the new Star Trek. I can't watch it enough. It is just hilarious and brings back such great memories of growing up and watching the show on tv with my whole family.

When you’re faced with a lack of motivation, what do you do to get re-energized?
Sometimes just looking at fabric can get me motivated but that is sometimes. Most of the time relaxing gets me re-energized. I usually am tired from doing to much and there for have no desire to sew and get things done so I rest and enjoy my family and that always gets me wanting to sew afterwards.

What one piece of advice would you give a new quilter?
Don't stress! Sewing does not equal perfection. You don't have to be a perfect sewer. Have fun the online quilting/sewing community really is fabulous! It is a great place to learn and make great friends. I sure have!!!!

What is your favorite finished project to date?
Right now I am loving the pillows that I have made for me and for some friends. They have really brightened my home and it is a faster finished project to enjoy than a quilt.

You have an unplanned evening alone with no responsibilities – what do you do?
I would probably rent a movie namely a romance since those movies I can't get my husband to watch. What guy likes them, right? The other option is reading a romance novel. Really those are my favorite things to do when, if ever, I have time alone.


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Thanks, Darci, for the wonderful answers and the chance to get to know you better. I am also loving your pillows and want to start making some of my own...I need some quick projects to do!

Now, it's on to the giveaway. Today's Heirloom bundle includes a fat eighth of Chrysanthemum, Empire Weave Garnet, Ribbon Lattice Gold, and Tile Flourish Garnet.




To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me which of Darci's finished projects is your favorite.  You may want to dig around on her blog a bit, first, because she has so many!

Followers of Darci's blog and/or followers of my blog get up to two optional bonus entries. So leave a separate comment for each blog you follow.

Limit three entries per person...one for the giveaway itself, one for following Darci's blog, and one for following my blog.

Comments close at 9:00 am EST on Monday, Sept. 26th, and I will draw a random winner at that time.

10-for-10 Interview #4 - Jennifer from That Girl...That Quilt

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Today, I want to introduce you to my friend Jennifer, who blogs at That Girl...That Quilt.




Jennifer is a wonderful blogger and great source of inspiration. I was first drawn to her blog when I saw her "I Quilt Without Obligation" button on another blog.  Intrigued, I clicked over to her site, immediately started following her, and added that same button to my blog.  (It's on the lower left.)  I really liked what she had to say about quilting without obligation and that same spirit is evident in all of her posts.  I love her honesty and her ability to just let it all go.  Be yourself and do what you love.  Amen.

Of course, on top of all that personal motivation (and reassurance!), Jennifer has fabulous quilts and an amazing eye for color.  (Pssst... she also has a couple of Moda Bake Shop projects under her belt as well.)

And, well... you know I can't let an intro go without highlighting some of my favorite quilts.  So here are my top three faves...but let me say, it was very difficult to narrow it to three.

Serendipity

Disappearing 9-patch

and

Wonky Log Cabin

Oh, and just in case you are wondering, there is a pattern available for Serendipity.  So, y'all read on while I go find my wallet.  :)

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If you won $3,000 today and had to spend it today, what would you buy? I'd buy a new sewing machine. I love my Singer, it's a workhorse but it doesn't have any of the fancy features I see other quilters talking about. And of course, if I had some money left over I'd buy some fabric.

What color scheme or fabric line are you loving right now? I am really loving terracotta and robin egg blue together right now. I've been slowly collecting fabric for a quilt in these two colors. Finding fabric that is terracotta and not orange is harder than I thought!

What is one thing from your "bucket list"? Hmmm... I really want to go on a safari someday. I love the zoo but I think it would be amazing to see some of the same animals in their natural habitat.

Is there a sewing technique or quilt block that you would like to try? I guess if we are talking quilt blocks, I want to finish my Dear Jane blocks. I've been working on them for nearly 3 years now and I'm pretty much down to the applique blocks. Needle turn applique scares me but I'm going to have to get over it if I'm ever going to finish the quilt!

What hot trends do you see coming our way? Hot trends... they may be more of what I like than anything else but I see two things: Less "wonky" and a return to more traditional piecing and blocks. And secondly, less color saturation {think rainbow colors} and more rich, organic colors found in nature. Design Seeds is an awesome site to find color palettes inspired by nature.

What kind of movies do you like and do you have an all-time favorite? All time favorite, that's easy! I'm a sports nut and Hoosiers is my favorite movie. A close runner up and my bad mood cure is My Blue Heaven.

When you’re faced with a lack of motivation, what do you do to get re-energized? I walk away and engage a different part of my brain. I read, I draw, I play the piano... Sometimes I just need a change of creative scenery and then I'm ready to go back and tackle the project.

What one piece of advice would you give a new quilter? Finished is better than perfect because there's no such thing as a perfect quilt. Enjoy the process and your creativity. Nothing stifles creativity faster than "perfection"!

What is your favorite finished project to date? I think I'm going to have to be predictable and go with my latest finish, "Tide Pools". It was a UFO for over a year and I have no idea why. It was so satisfying to finish it and think that makes me love it even more.

You have an unplanned evening alone with no responsibilities – what do you do? This might sound funny if you are expecting me to say that I'd sew... but if I had an evening to myself I would probably read. I love to read almost as much as I love to quilt and peace and quiet is the perfect setting for reading. I can quilt with noise and people all around me but trying to read in that same environment is tough.

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Thanks for those wonderful answers, Jennifer!  I actually find it a little refreshing that you wouldn't sew on your unplanned night off.  I think that I would take a break from my machine as well, especially if I didn't have any deadlines.  Quiet time is rare in my house, so I'm not sure I'd want to pass it up.  ;o)

And now, it's giveaway time!  I'm betting most of you know the drill by now....
Today's giveaway is this fat-eighth bundle of fabrics from Joel Dewberry's Heirloom line, donated by Wondrous Woven Fabrics.




To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me which of Jennifer's finished quilts is your favorite.

For an optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me if you are a follower (new or not-so-new) of Jennifer's blog.

For a second optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me if you are a new (or not-so-new) follower of my blog. That's right - two bonus entries!  

Limit three entries per person.  Comments close at 9:00 am EST on Monday, Sept. 12th, and I will draw a random winner at that time.  

Good luck!! Be sure to join us next Tuesday for Interview #5. See you then!

10-for -10 #3 - Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations

Hi everyone! I hope those of you in the US had a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend. I guess summer is officially over now, huh? (*boo*)  I'm a summer girl, myself. Through and through. I don't mind autumn too bad - the cool is a nice break from the heat and humidity - but it only serves to remind me that cold and nasty weather are right around the corner. (*double boo*). 

Alright, alright...enough complaining.  ;o)  Our interview today is with Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations.  *waving*  Hi, Megan!

Megan is the fabulous lady behind {Sew} Modern Monday, a wonderful linky party that I try to join as often as I can.  Her blog is a constant source of inspiration for me, and I hope for you as well. (By the way - if you pop over there before about 1 this afternoon (EST), you'll still have time to link up!!)

Megan has a couple of very cute tutorials that I want to try...a reusable tote and a little Kleenex cover.  It seems I can never find the grocery totes that I have and my oldest always seems to be in need of a Kleenex.  (We call him "Snot Rod"... need I say more?)  I really need to get to work on both of these.

Along with her tutorials, her Completed Quilts page is amazing. My favorite is the Sliced Coins quilt.  I've been wanting to try one of these for a while.  They look so simple, but they are so beautiful at the same time.  Definitely on my must-do-one-day list. Megan also keeps me inspired with her posts on using solids, free motion quilting, and her swaps...especially her Pretty Little Purse swap posts.





Megan was very sweet to agree to answer my interview questions...and she's got some great answers!  So let's get to it...

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If you won $3,000 today and had to spend it today, what would you buy? Fabric, fabric, and more fabric. I would love to have a HUGE stash of fabrics at my fingertips everyday. Like my own little fabric store. :]  

What color scheme or fabric line are you loving right now? I’m totally digging the yellow, gray, and white combo right now. It’s so classy and modern—I love it! In fact, I am working on a Weekender Bag right now that uses that color palette and I can’t wait to finish it up!  

What is one thing from your "bucket list"? Quilt Market! Someday, I really want to go to Quilt Market. All the big names in quilting under one roof—swoon! I can’t even imagine. Oh, and the sample sales! I’m getting giddy just thinking about it!  

Is there a sewing technique or quilt block that you would like to try? I really would like to get back into garment sewing. Not just that, but I would like to actually feel comfortable with garment sewing—like my mom! :] She can look at a dress (or any garment for that matter) and just know how to make it. It seriously blows my mind some times.  

What hot trends do you see coming our way?   Hot trends, eh? Well, it might not be considered a hot trend—but I really enjoy seeing the excitement that seems to be bursting in the online sewing community when people use a traditional quilt pattern and use modern designer fabrics. It’s like a breath of fresh air. Plus, it’s reintroducing us all to the patterns and designs our mothers and grandmothers grew up with!  

What kind of movies do you like and do you have an all-time favorite? To be honest, I’m not a huge movie buff. In fact I’ve probably never seen most of the movies you all would consider big hits. Like Harry Potter—I’ve maybe seen two. :] Gasp! I’m more of TV series kinda gal—Bones, Law & Order SVU, and CSI. I could watch those shows for hours!  

When you’re faced with a lack of motivation, what do you do to get re-energized? When I need a jolt of inspiration (which happens quite frequently!) I grab my laptop and check out what’s happening in the online sewing community. There is so much inspiration out there—it’s wonderful! Places like flickr, pinterest, blogs, and even Twitter offer so much inspiration and sewing advice, plus they are a great place to connect with other sewists!  

What one piece of advice would you give a new quilter? Just do it! Read blogs and look for inspiration but at the end of the day, just go for it. Sometimes the only way you can learn is by making mistakes, and some of the biggest mistakes make great new things! :] Oh, and make sure you own a seam ripper—it will quickly become your best friend!  

What is your favorite finished project to date? Hmm….a favorite. It would probably be a tie between my Crazy 9 Patch Quilt and the pouch I recently made for Round 2 of The Pretty {little} Pouch Swap. Oh, oh! I really like the little mini quilt I made for a bloggy friend, too! Honestly, it’s so hard to pick just one. :]
You have an unplanned evening alone with no responsibilities – what do you do? Turn on the iTunes, throw on some sweat pants, grab a glass of wine and sew, sew, sew! :]

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Awesome, Megan!  Thanks for taking the time to share with us.   I for one would also love to try garment sewing.  I think it's funny that people think I can sew garments just because I can quilt.  It really is two different talents!

And now....for today's giveaway bundle.  For those of you just now joining us, we are giving away a mini-bundle of fat eighths with every interview.  Each of the fabrics will be from Joel Dewberry's new Heirloom line, generously donated by Wondrous Woven Fabrics.




To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me which of Megan's finished quilts is your favorite.

For an optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me if you are a follower (new or not-so-new) of Megan's blog.

For a second optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me if you are a new (or not-so-new) follower of my blog. That's right - two bonus entries this time!  

Limit three entries per person.  Comments close at 9:00 am EST on Saturday, Sept. 10th, and I will draw a random winner at that time.  

Good luck!! Be sure to join us Thursday for interview #4. See you then!

10 for 10 #2 - Cara from Me? A Mom?

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Time for Interview #2!  Today, we'll be talking with Cara from Me? A Mom?




I started following Cara earlier this spring - about the same time she started back to work.  As a fellow working mom, her posts truly resonated with me.  There is something to be said for the balance struggle that exists between work and home, and Cara puts it all out there with a style and grace that leaves me both snickering and pondering at the same time.  A quick glance at her Labels Cloud will show you her fabulous sense of humor...my favorite?  If it's not one thing it's another.  That's a daily saying around my house.  Of course, the I'm losing my mind label isn't too far behind because, well... I am.

In the on-line blogging and quilting world, there aren't many of us who have an outside job, kids, and the ability to find more than five minutes of down time.  So it's nice to see Cara doing all the things I try to do and succeed.  I mean, really... her Finished Quilts page puts mine to shame!  Have you seen these?

Folky Flannel Double-sided Quilt

Raspberry Delight

The Wonky Quilt

So, maybe there's still hope for me.  She's also going to the Sewing Summit and I hope to meet her in person there.  Perhaps I can talk her into a cup of coffee so we can swap stories on kids, work, staving off insanity...and enjoy some laughs.

So, without further ado...on with the interview!

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If you won $3,000 today and had to spend it today, what would you buy?
Hands down, I'd buy the nicest Bernina sewing machine I could get. I sew on a very basic Janome that I've completely outgrown.

What color scheme or fabric line are you loving right now?
Oh my goodness, I seem to have a new favorite every day. But right now I love all the crosshatch prints that have recently been released. I also have crushed pretty hard on Joel Dewberry's latest line Heirloom. And, of course, I love just about anything Anna Maria Horner puts out.

What is one thing from your "bucket list"?
I don't even have a bucket list. Is that bad? Most days I'm just trying to make it to bedtime. That said, I would love to some day have the financial freedom to pursue quilting with reckless abandon, but I'd probably file that under "Pipe Dream" rather than "Bucket List."

Is there a sewing technique or quilt block that you would like to try?
I've been extremely intrigued by paper piecing ever since I conquered the Flying Geese block. Cathedral windows have also long been on my list to try.

What hot trends do you see coming our way?
In terms of trends for modern quilting, I think we're going to see a shift to a "what's old is new" trend. We're already seeing some of this from the Farmer's Wife Quilt Along. I'm also noticing bloggers who are making more traditional blocks but with modern fabrics.

What kind of movies do you like and do you have an all-time favorite?
These days I like the kind of movies that involve a theater and a babysitter. Before kids, I loved a good independent film. These days just about anything will do as long as it isn't violent, scary or subtitled.

When you’re faced with a lack of motivation, what do you do to get re-energized?
My inspiration comes in spurts so I've learned to just wait it out. My sewing mojo always returns and with a vengeance!

What one piece of advice would you give a new quilter?
Just start sewing. Don't worry about making mistakes or the "right way" of doing things. Just do. It'll all work itself out. Quilting is a journey, not a destination.

What is your favorite finished project to date?
This changes like the weather for me but right now I'm loving my Birdy quilt. It was the result of a modern quilt guild challenge. Without that challenge, I don't think I ever would have put those fabrics together on my own. I love the unexpected combination of colors and fabrics.

You have an unplanned evening alone with no responsibilities – what do you do?
Hands down I'm the most boring person on the planet (but I'm also the mother of three small girls so maybe you'll cut me some slack). I would soak in the tub and slip into some comfy pajamas. Then I'd cuddle under a quilt and order some fabric online, catch up on blogs, flickr, and pinterest, and then hit the sack early and get some sleep. See?  Boring.  Boring, but true. :)


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Well, Cara, boring or not, I have a feeling most of us would do the same with an evening alone.  It sure sounded fabulous to me!

I also think it's pretty cool that we're giving away fabrics from Cara's current "crush" - Joel Dewberry's Heirloom.  Believe it or not, that wasn't planned!

Today's giveaway -- courtesy of Cathy at Wondrous Woven Fabrics -- is a bundle of fat-eighths from the line; one each of Ornate Floral Garnet, Blockade Blossom Crimson, Opal Blush, and Paisley Garnet.









I'm going to make you work for today's entry - bwahahahaa!  It's time to start talking.  :)

For your first entry, tell me which of Cara's quilts is your favorite, and one (G-rated) item from your bucket list. 

In addition to that comment, followers of both Cara's blog and my blog get an optional bonus entry - so comment to let me know if you follow both blogs (either new followers or not-so-new!)

Limit two comments per person.  Comments close at 9:00 am EST on Monday, September 5th and I'll draw a winner that day.

Good luck!

10 for 10 #1 - Jennifer from Ellison Lane Quilts

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Hooray!!! It's finally here - time to start our 10-for-10 series. I hope you all are as excited as I am - we're gonna have fun!





Starting us off is the inspiration behind this series, my friend Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts. Jennifer recently did a similar series called "Big 5 Blog Party" and I loved the idea of getting to know other bloggers. I asked if I could steal her idea and she was very quick to agree, so it only seems right to have her lead us off!





Jennifer is the president of the Charlotte Modern Quilt Guild, which just started in June. In fact, the CLTMQG is what brought us together and we actually got to meet face to face at their first meeting. She's just as wonderful in person as she is on her blog.  She's been very encouraging, too, as I have been working through starting an MQG a little further north - the Triad Modern Quilt Guild.

If you haven't seen Jennifer's blog, you need to take a bit of time to visit.  She's currently in the middle of a Quilt Along - Across the Sea - with Fairy Face Quilts, and I'm sure there is still time to join up!  She has amazing projects showcased on her Finished Quilts page, and I'm always finding inspiration there.  Some of my favorites are:

Dreaming Under Dresdens

Rainbow Cabins

and

Running in Circles

I love Jennifer's bright and colorful fabric choices and the Dresden is high on my "need to try soon" list.  Be sure to go and visit her blog for even more inspiration!

And now....on to the interview.  Jennifer had some wonderful answers to my questions and it was a lot of fun getting to know her better.

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If you won $3,000 today and had to spend it today, what would you buy?
I'd book a vacation for my husband and me. Just something for us - somewhere fun, maybe beachy, maybe a big city. It would be great to have a getaway just us!

What color scheme or fabric line are you loving right now?
Right now it is the Taza line by Dena Designs. I love those medalions. I just bought a bunch of Hope Valley after admiring it for a while (finally) and love it too. My fabric wish list would  be to have some Munki Munki gold fish, add some Echino to my stash, Flea Market Fancy (love!) and a stack of Liberty of London {sigh.} I am trying to build my stash by only buying prints that I love instead of whole lines.


What is one thing from your "bucket list"?
I want to see more of the US: New England in the fall, Montana in the summer, Chicago in the Spring, San Diego anytime! I've been really fortunate to have traveled in Europe but there are a lot of places in the good old USA that I want to see.

Is there a sewing technique or quilt block that you would like to try?
I really want to learn to paper piece. I am so inspired by Ayumi and Penny and everything everyone does in the Ringo Pie Bee. Seriously amazing stuff. I am determined to learn and hopefully one day, make things as amazing as theirs.

What hot trends do you see coming our way?
Goodness me, I'm pretty certain I am not an expert here but it seems that hand sewing is gaining popularity. I think it adds a special touch to something modern. I also love that modern quilting is growing and embraces personal preferences and free form styles and a more improvisational look. While I haven't made a quilt that looks like that yet, there are many in my head waiting their turn.


What kind of movies do you like and do you have an all-time favorite?
Chick Flicks! I am such a girl. :) My favorites are You've Got Mail, The Notebook, A Lot Like Love and yes, Twilight (although I like the books better- they are fabulous).

When you’re faced with a lack of motivation, what do you do to get re-energized?
I take some time off, from sewing or blogging. I blog when I want to, and I sew when I want to. Trying a new project- something fresh that requires me to think in a different way is also helpful. I've found that I like having a couple of projects going at one time is helpful because I get burned out working on only the same one.

What one piece of advice would you give a new quilter?
It's not that long ago that I was a new quilter so my advice would be to just jump in and do it! Creating a quilt is such a wonderful accomplishment and the finished product something you can enjoy for years after you've completed it. Also, don't be too hard on yourself if things don't line up perfectly or your straight line quilting isn't all that straight. You are making something handmade, something personal, something creative. Most likely, others will never notice and learning is all part of the process.

What is your favorite finished project to date?
My Dreaming Under Dresdens quilt.  It took 6 months to complete (with lots of starts and stops,) and I used my favorite fabrics.  I love how it turned out and that it will go on my daughter's big girl bed. It is definitely made with lots of love.


You have an unplanned evening alone with no responsibilities – what do you do?
Sew a little, play on the Internet a little and go to bed early. I still have a baby that gets up in the middle of the night. Sleep is precious!

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Thanks Jennifer, for your wonderful answers and allowing us get to know you better!  I'm glad to see there's another Twilight fan out there (and I prefer the books, too!).  I'm also going to have to check out the Ringo Pie Bee a little more - you're right, gorgeous stuff!

Now, for our first giveaway!  Wondrous Woven Fabrics is sponsoring our interview series and all of our giveaways.  We'll be giving mini-bundles of Joel Dewberry's Heirloom fabrics in the Ruby colorway.  Today's bundle includes four fat-eighths - one each of Marbled Stripe Gold, Paisley Garnet, Ribbon Lattice Gold, and Marquis Garnet.






To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me which of Jennifer's finished quilts is your favorite.  

For an optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me that you are a new (or not-so-new) follower of both Jennifer's blog and my blog. 

Limit two entries per person.  Comments close at 9:00 am EST on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, and I will draw a random winner at that time. 

Good luck!! Be sure to join us Thursday for interview #2.... Cara from Me? A Mom?.  See you then!