A New Summer Bag!
Sometimes you just need to make yourself a new bag. Last Friday was one of those days. I always love Anna’s patterns so I decided on her super hip 241 Tote. It’s an instant download when you buy it ~ love getting things immediately!
I have been hanging on to this Ruby Star Spring fabric by Melody Miller for quite some time. It’s a cotton/linen blend and I thought it would be perfect for a bag. I paired it up with two Essex linens – Sand and Putty. I’m always a bit intimidated to work with linen because of all the shifting but the Essex linens are really nice and behave (most of the time).
The pattern was great to follow, even for those of us that are 3-dimensionally challenged. 
Here’s a view of the other side of the bag.
I used another Ruby Star Spring print on the inside and you can see there is also an magnetic snap enclosure.
Can’t wait to take this bag out on the town!
Tagged as: essex linen · Melody Miller · Noodlehead · Purse
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Fly Away + ReMix : A Contemporary Cloth Sponsored Giveaway
You know the saying “Christmas in July”? Well around here, this month is probably going to be known as “Christmas in May”. I’m starting out this week with another wonderful fabric bundle giveaway, this one courtesy of Sondra at Contemporary Cloth.
The lucky winner will receive a half yard bundle of 9 fabrics from the Flyaway and ReMix fabric collections. I just love those birds!
During the giveaway, Contemporary Cloth is offering free U.S. Shipping + 50 % off of International Shipping on orders over $45. They will deduct the shipping when they process your order at shipment. You just need to make a note on your order that you came from my blog.
To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is leave a comment. I’d love to hear what you would make with this fabric. I will pick a winner Thursday evening, May 17th. Good luck everyone!
Tagged as: amy schimler · ann kelle · Fabric
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A Rhapsodia Quilt Top
After taking a breather from sewing the last few days, I decided to start on a new toddler quilt using Art Gallery’s latest line of fabrics, Rhapsodia. As usual, these fabrics feel so wonderful and the colors and designs are beautiful.
I have been really thinking about Denyse Schmidt’s Ice Pops pattern lately, which can be found in her book Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects.
Although there are templates in the book, I decided to just wing it. I cut my pieces with very slight angles to give them a bit of a wonky look (but not too wonky).
I sashed my blocks in a dark putty color and I am super disappointed that I don’t know what the fabric is! I think it might be a Moda Bella Solid because it doesn’t match any of the Kona, FreeSpirit or RJR solids on my color cards. I actually just ordered a Moda Bella Solids Color Card from Fat Quarter Shop so hopefully I will find a match soon. The lighter putty color is FreeSpirit Designer Solid Sand Dune. Love it.
I’m going to do some straight line quilting on this one, maybe start this weekend. Can’t wait to share the finished quilt!
Tagged as: Art Gallery · Denyse Schmidt · Fabric · FreeSpirit · improv quilt blocks · Pat Bravo · Wonky
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Riley Blake Chevron ~ A Westwood Acres Sponsored Giveaway
Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m excited to start out this week with an awesome giveaway sponsored by Amanda and Weston of Westwood Acres. Check out these beauties…
Ok, wipe the drool off your keyboard now. One lucky winner will win the entire fat quarter set. You can enter this giveaway a couple times.
1. Leave a comment, any comment ~ that one is easy!
2. “Like” Amanda’s Facebook page here and leave another comment that you did
I will pick a winner Friday morning, May 11th. Good luck everyone!
++ Closing Comments to Select a Winner ++
The winner is #400, Paige of Paper Starfish! I accidentally closed the Random.org window before getting my screenshot, but that’s how the number was picked. 
Paige said “I really need to buy some of these! I guess I’ll try to win some first!” Well it’s your lucky day Paige! I will email you for your address. Thanks for commenting everyone!
Tagged as: Riley Blake
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