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!
I like the very first quilt on that page - Scrappy Squares. I love the colors. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm already following Megan's blog. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow this blog, too. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love her Sliced Coins quilt. It's gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Megan's Scrappy Squares quilt!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Megan!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of your blog!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the sliced coins quilt! Great color combination...you just can't go wrong with gray!
ReplyDeleteI follow Megan's blog and like her on FB! She has a great blog!
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to follow you! Yay!
ReplyDeletemy fav of megan's quilts would be the crazy 9 quilt! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteMegan's Sliced Coin Quilt is one of the first quilts I ever bookmarked when I started reading blogs and it is still one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI follow Megan's blog!
ReplyDeleteI follow Canoe Ridge Quilts
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteScrappy Squares! It's so bright and colorful.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of Megan's blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow Megan's blog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilt is the Sliced Coin Quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMegan's Crazy {9} quilt really stood out to me, but they all are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the little scrappy squares quilt!
ReplyDeleteNew follower of Megan's blog (RSS feed)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog, pretty new I think. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI also follow Megan!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilt is the Sliced Coins Quilt. I love the look & the colors are just perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of Megan's blog!
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of your blog too!
ReplyDeleteI love the Scrappy 9 quilt!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge Megan fan, so I follow her blog of course!
ReplyDeleteI love her scrappy squares. and everything else!:)
ReplyDeleteYes, I've been following Megan's blog for several months.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, now I am a follower or YOUR blog!:) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI like her Crazy {9} Quilt!
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower of Megan's blog for a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love her crazy nine, hard to believe she is 23 and turning out such lovelys all ready. How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am all ready a follower of your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd because of your interview I am a follower of Megans! I am a new blogger as well:')
ReplyDeletedefinitely the sliced coins quilt is my favorite love the greys, turquoise green! thanks for the giveaway angela.newman5363@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSliced coins is my favorite of those on her blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow Megan -
ReplyDeleteAnd now I follow you!
ReplyDeleteI like her Scrappy Squares quilt. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Megan's blog.
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog, too.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilt is the crazy 9 quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of Meagan's blog.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see someone else is not a huge movie buff.
Oh, easy... scrappy squares.
ReplyDeleteI love Megan's sliced coins quilt!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilt is Scrappy Squares - but seriously, they are all awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower... happy to have found you!! Yay!!
ReplyDeleteDid I already tell you that I am a new follower? Hehehe
ReplyDeletei like the sliced coins quilt best.
ReplyDeleteIm an old follower of megans =)
ReplyDeleteI'm a NEW follower of yours! =)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE megans crazy 9's quilt.. so interesting!
ReplyDeleteI like Scrappy Squares the best!
ReplyDeleteI am a recent follower of Megan's - I found her through the "Travel Handmade" series for Sewing Summit.
ReplyDeleteI love the Sliced Coins quilt!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Megan's blog too!
ReplyDeleteMegan's quilts are Beautiful! I'd love to try the Crazy 9 Quilt as well as the Scrappy Squares Quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and a chance to win!
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I too am a follower of Megan's blog and I love the sliced coin quilt. But I do like the crazy quilt too.
ReplyDeleteI have followed Megan on twitter for awhile and I now follow her blog via GFC.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this 10 for 10 !! Thanks for all you're doing and a chance to win.
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I love her sliced coin quilt!
ReplyDeleteI am a "kinda" new but "not this minute" new follower of your blog. I found your blog by being referred by another and I'm sorry to say now I forget who. Glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteAgain Thanks to you and Wondrous Woven Fabrics for the giveaway.
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i'm an old follower of megan
ReplyDeleteand a new follower of yours
ReplyDeleteMegan's Crazy 9 patch has always been my favorite! Love, Love, Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of yours ... glad to have found you!
ReplyDeleteLong time follower of Canoe Ridge Creations .. wonderful blog full of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMegan's quilts are great. Her scrappy squares quilt if my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI am a kinda new follower of your blog.
ReplyDeletelove the scrappy squares, for the texture especially!
ReplyDeletei am a follower here!
ReplyDeletei am a follower of canoe ridge creations!
ReplyDeleteI just love the soothing palette of Sliced Coins!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of Megan's blog...
ReplyDelete...and a not-so-new follower of yours!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilt is the crazy nine patch.
ReplyDeleteLove the scrappy squares quilt!
ReplyDeleteI follow Canoe Ridge Creations.
ReplyDeleteI love the colorful scrappy squares quilt. It looks like a quilt that could withstand a lot of loving!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been following Megan for sometime. I too am inspired by the fact that she is 23!!
ReplyDeleteI've been following this blog since you started the giveaways. I feel kinship immediately upon reading your banner. I too am a starlight quilter what with little people and all :)
ReplyDeleteMegan's finished quilts are lovely, but the Sliced Coins quilt is my favourite! Thank you for the opportunity to win at a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! I really like the crazy 9 wall quilt. Thanks for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower of the canoe ridge creations blog :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm a stitching by starlight blog follower too :-)
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