Swoon Baby

I've been anxiously waiting to share this sweet baby quilt with you.

Today this Swoon Baby Quilt arrived safely in the arms of my good friend in North Carolina. She is expecting a baby girl later this month. I'm so happy for her.

You may recognize this center block from my last swoon post. It was one of my favorites, however it just didn't jive with the other blocks. And...I kept thinking how much my girl friend would really like a handmade quilt for her baby. It blessed me so much to get her text messages this morning after she received it. It reminded me of her last visit here. From the moment she walked through my door she wrapped herself up in one of my quilts. It felt so good to have her appreciate my work.

Doesn't if feel good to know something you made will be well loved and cherished? Since I shipped this one off, I've been awaiting fabric for a replacement block. Now, I've got it and will begin my last swoon block.

>>---Lindsay--->

 

 

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Just Swooning Along

It may seam quiet around here, but I assure you, it's anything but. Slowly over the last two weeks I've been gathering goods for our first ever 4 day family camping trip. Now as a mom, I appreciate all that went into my childhood trips camping. I'm sure my family did well with a lot less than I am taking. There may be no end to my preparedness. It's ridiculous how overly excited I am. Tomorrow I prep the food and finish up packing our bags.

Swoon #2

Today, however I took a mental break from preparing and went swooning. I'm not sure why Camille named the quilt pattern Swoon, but I bet it had something to do with the love of working with your favorite fabrics and creating giant star blocks. Since my last post, I've finished 3 more blocks. That's a total of 4 out of 9. I figured out today it takes me 2 hours to complete one swoon block. Phew, thats a lot, but man are they pretty.

Swoon #3

Swoon #4

My mind is already back into packing mode. 2 hours wasn't enough. Dare I pack my epp hexagons pouch of scraps for the trip? Will there be anytime to sit and stitch with kids around and so much to explore? Did I mention we are going to Yosemite? Epic hikes and camp fires! I've been on Pinterest more than is legally permitted for a mom. My justification will be my undivided attention to wilderness. Not to mention the time was well spent because I found so many awesome tips on camping with kids, how to and what to pack. Ok, wow, I'm scaring myself.

Confession: When I get excited about something that has a theme, like this trip; I get a little obsessive right down to my outfits, know what I mean? Naturally this calls for a few new wardrobe items. Such as a new hat, or two. I'm already into plaid shirts, but a new one is called for, some sweat pants and shirt (army green + black) and chevron necklace to feel somewhat pretty since I probably wont be wearing any makeup.

Lindsay

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Fun Filled Weekend

Phew! My weekend really began on Thursday last week. My sister and I drove into LA's Fashion District to shop for fabrics. Our goal was to gather fabrics for her photography studio. It was a success! She needed my textile know-how and I needed an excuse to visit the heartbeat of fabric. She thanked me for coming by purchasing this super cute vinyl for our family camping trip coming up. And I found these cute red & coral melamine dishes at Wal-Mart that match perfectly.

It'll be the cutest camping table ever! Thanks sister!

Check out that crazy hair! I look like I just walked off a 10 hour sweatshop shift. Ha! Hope I can tame the mane on our camping trip. Then again, it might keep the bears at bay.

Warning!!! This is a heavy picture post.

Friday was a melow day at home. I did however beigin Swooning again.

I was the most excited about this fabric combo. This one will probably be my favorite. Or I might say that everytime I make a block, we'll see.

Saturday, was super fun! I attended the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach. Sadly it is the last time the festival will be held here. But I'm so blessed I got to go. Here is the loot I picked up for a steal.

Some Anna Maria Horner prints and the Hex N Moree by Jay Bird Quilts. I went with my mother-in-law and it was a pleasure to walk about the gallery with her. We were on a mission to be inspired for a guest room quilt. We took lots of pictures. I can't wait to see what design she decides on. Here are just a few of my favorites.

See a modern theme?

And on Sunday we went to XGames.

Here are my boys in their happy place.

I'm sure you can imagine I'm looking forward to a slow week ;)

<3 Lindsay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My New Bundle

I've been getting lots of fabric time in.  Over the holiday weekend I finished binding a quilt (photos yet to come), and planned out my next quilt with these lovelies:

There are some of my favorites in here like Anna Maria Horner's Field Study, Denyse Schmidt's Katie Jump Rope, Hope Valley, Chicopea, and Flea Market Fancy.  Also some Joel Dewberry, Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, Martha Negley, and Jay McCarroll.  I'm sure you can see Aqua is the main stream color, accented with deeper blues, cranberries, browns and golds.  I'm Swooning again. It's gonna be awesome!  

Speaking of favorites, cuddling my boy on the beach is one of them.

He didn't want his picture taken, again... But too bad.  I love him so.  Sadly he split his lip open today, not too bad, but water play is currently postponed for a couple days.  What to do with him now?  

 Oo ooo, I almost forgot!  I also picked up my tickets to the Long Beach Quilt Festival Aug. 2-4.  I can't wait.  I've wanted to go the last few years but we are usually on holiday.  Bummed we aren't going on holiday this summer, but happy to be attending the Quilt show.  When I picked up my tickets I was informed it was the last one (at Long Beach).  Anyone know why?  More info here if you want to attend:  http://www.quilts.com/home/shows/viewer.php?page=SummerFestival

More Like Home Everyday

Over the holiday weekend, I was able to pick up my new sofa.  We haven't had one since we moved in in April.  Now this place finally feels like home to me. 

We bought the Ikea Kivik sofa with a dark grey slip cover.  I'm already in love with it.  Its super firm but still comfy as it has some memory foam.  And the fact that it is slip cover makes me happy too.  I think my coffee table works well with the height of the seat and they compliment each other well.  

Just before we moved my husband surprised me with this beautiful pair of blue crushed velvet sofa chairs.  He was so excited!  He said he got theme at an estate sale for $40 each.  What a steal!  They are super comfy and in good shape.  We will have to reupholster them eventually as the back are badly sun bleached, but you can't see that really up against the wall.   I've ordered some fabric to recover some pillows to tie the sofa and chairs together.  

 Its Anna Maria Horner's new Field Study Linen line.  I purchase a half yard bundle in the Charisma colorway (above) from Sew Love Fabrics for $40.  It was hard to choose between the colorways.  But I went with this one because it was brightest and my furniture is dark.  Can't wait to get my hands on them.

The first night we had the new sofa we hosted some out of town friends over with their two little ones.  Together with my son they broke it in perfectly.  I couldn't be happier...until today when I saw these at Target:

I don't know about you, but I love me some vintage blue Ball mason jars.  I was just thinking I wish I could find some more around here, but they are so popular they cost $15+ per jar.  I'm sorry, but that is rediculous!  I got my first one for 50 cents at a garage sale last summer.  I would have paid maybe $5, but not more.  I had no idea Ball was coming out with this anniversary edition, but I bought them with no hesitation.  Under $8 for 6 jars.  Now we have new glassware:D

Just for the sake of comparison, I had to put them side by side.

  My vintage one is much more of a aqua (blue/green) and the new vintage one on the right is more of a turquoise.  I love all shades of aqua, teal, turquoise etc.  So I don't mind the differences.  

I did some more sewing of my quilt I'll be back later this week to share my progress.

Lindsay