Free Pattern... A Flats Bag

Making the Flat's dolls for a Christmas or Birthday Gift? Complete the set with this free pattern for a Flats Bag...

Photo by J. Duarte Photography

Be sure to share your finished Flats Projects on the Flats Flickr Group.

NEW PATTERN: Around The Block Quilt featuring Flats

This new pattern also features my new fabric and thread collections from Moda Fabrics and Aurifil Threads, Flats.

A weave inspired quilt that is Layer Cake and Jelly Roll friendly. Great for picnics or simply cuddling up on the couch.

Be sure to check my website to see where you can purchase my new Flats Patterns coming out this week.  For the latest updates on my pattern releases and when they become available to various locations, follow me on Facebook.

NEW PATTERN: Baby Argyle Quilt featuring Flats

I am very excited to finally be announcing one of my new patterns featuring my new fabric and thread collections from Moda Fabrics and Aurifil Threads, Flats.

I love this quilt... simple and classic. Mix and match the color combination for your own custom quilt. It is so fun and can be displayed in any direction.  Pattern and supplies will make up to two complete quilts. Great for new baby gifts!

Photos taken by J Duarte Photography

Be sure to check my website to see where you can purchase my new Flats Patterns coming out this week.  For the latest updates on my pattern releases and when they become available to various locations, follow me on Facebook.

Also, be sure to check out the video demo I did with Fat Quarter Shop featuring this new pattern...

100 Quilts for Kids

Hi and welcome to my stop on the 100 Quilts for Kids Blog Hop. This is such a wonderful charity event and I am so grateful to be a part of it.

100 Quilts for Kids is an annual charity quilt drive co-hosted by Katie Blakesley of Swim, Bike, Quilt and the DC Modern Quilt Guild.
The idea is simple:

Make a quilt or 2. Donate it to a child in need, locally if you can.

Here was my challenge... who do I make a quilt for? This was harder that I thought it would be until I was inspired by a friend to make my charity quilt not just for one child but for a school of children.

When a child does not feel well at school and needs to take a moment to rest, take some medicine or even to do a breathing treatment, they want to feel comforted. So, I decided to make a quilt for our Elementary School Nurses office. This way the kids can have a warm quilt to cuddle up with while receiving treatment from the school Nurse. Nurses with quilts are magical, they make everything feel better!

The quilt I chose to make for our elementary school was from my Baby Gears pattern.
Gears make clocks work, just like the teachers and nurses in a school.  Teachers and nurses spend a lot of time with our children throughout the day and become an integral part of a child's life. So, make a quilt for your local school and provide a piece of home for them to cuddle up to.

Get more information about the 100 Quilts for kids event here.

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If you missed some of the stops on the blog hop, here is the list:

July 2: Lynne @ Lily’s Quilts

July 9: Dana @ Dana and Thread
Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

 

July 16: Lee @ Freshly Pieced

July 23: Katy @ Monkey Do
Erin @ Sewing Summit

July 30: Dana @ Old Red Barn Co
Heather @ Olive & Ollie

August 6: Jessica @ Twin Fibers
Holly @ Bijou Lovely

August 13: Leigh @ Leedle Deedle Quilts
Heather Megan @ Quiltstory

August 20: Melissa @ Happy Quilting

August 27: Jeni @ > In Color Order
Miranda @ One Little Minute

September 3: Ellen @ The Long Thread
Faith @ Fresh Lemons Quilts

September 10: Elizabeth @ Oh , Frannson!
Anne Marie @ Gen X Quilters

September 17 Cheryl @ Dining Room Empire
Jane @ Quilt Jane

YOU ARE HERE.... September 24: Angela @ Moda Home Mom

 

September 25: Sara @ Sew Sweetness

Q&A and Giveaway at Craftbuds.com

Be sure to check out my Q&A and enter to win my giveaway of patterns over at Craft Buds.
 

Find out a little about my book writing process and what I look for when picking fabrics that work for boys of all ages.

Plus, don't miss all the other fun events they have going on this month for Craft Book Month.

Road Trip Winner!

Today is the day to announce all the winners from the Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! Blog Tour!

For my stop, the randomly selected traveller is...

Deb of Mountain Musings

"Oh I have loved the tour! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of our book! Such great projects on all the blogs!"


CONGRATULATIONS! You are the lucky new owner of my new book and a red Bella Solid Jelly Roll. Please contact me with your mailing info so I can send you your prize!

If you travelled on my road trip, be sure to check the following stops, to see if you won...

Stash Books (California)
http://www.stashbooksblog.com/

Sarah Fielke (Australia)
http://thelastpiece.typepad.com/

Blue Nickel Studios (Washington)
http://bluenickelstudios.com/
Natalia Bonner (Utah)
http://piecenquiltgiveaways.blogspot.com/
Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobsen (Arizona)
http://meandmysisterdesigns.com/blog/

John Adams (North Carolina)
http://www.quiltdad.com/
Vanessa Christenson (Iowa)
http://www.vanessachristenson.com/

Rachel Griffith (Ohio)

http://www.psiquilt.com/
Pat Sloan (Virginia)
http://blog.patsloan.com/

Lissa Alexander (Texas)
http://modalissa.blogspot.com/

Thanks everyone for making my month by participating and leaving such wonderful comments. It really means a lot! :0)

Day 11 - Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! Blog Tour & GIVEAWAY

Welcome travelers! You have made it to the last stop of the Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! Blog Tour. I hope you enjoyed your {virtual} road trip from California, to Austrailia, then back through the United States and finally here in TEXAS!

For each pit stop, I asked my friends to share a sign that best describes them or a story that has to do with signs or boys. Well... I created a sign of a phrase that I use almost daily... whether it is while I am working, sewing or even in the bathroom. I am constantly telling the kids "REALLY? Can I not have 5 minutes? All you other mothers out there know exactly what I am talking about. Ha!

Anyway... I have really enjoyed reading all the posts and comments from everyone in blogland. It has been an exciting journey and I can't wait to find out who all the lucky winners are that will be receiving a copy of my new published book!

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to be sharing this book of 12 projects with all of you. It is a book that is, really, for just about ANYONE, but was inspired by my son to make a book of projects that boys of all ages could enjoy.

I especially love carrying around the Do Not Enter Bag. It is functional, original, and sends the message for kids and any other intruders to stay out! Even though, they may not listen... it's still cute. :) It is perfect size for a laptop, books, or simply toy cars.

You can check out some of the other projects in the book by visiting my friends blogs and entering their giveaway's. But you need to hurry! You only have until Friday, August 17 at Midnight to enter!

For my giveaway... 1 lucky winner will be randomly selected to win a copy of Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! and a Red Bella Solid Jelly Roll and a few of my favorite notions that are used in the book. Simply leave me a comment to be entered to win. You can double your chances if you "like" my facebook page or follow me on Twitter!

11 STOPS and 11 Giveaways! WHEW! That means if you comment on every pit stop of this blog tour, you will have 11 chances for winning!  SO... be sure to check all the stops and comment at all of them to increase your chances of scoring my new release! Winners will be announced on Monday, August 20th on each blog.

Departure...

Day 1 (Monday, August 6): Stash Books (California) http://www.stashbooksblog.com/2012/08/stop-go-quilt-sew-blog-tour-kick-off/

Pit Stops…

Day 2 (Tuesday, August 7): Sarah Fielke (Australia)
http://thelastpiece.typepad.com/the_last_piece/2012/08/stop-go-quilt-sew.html

Day 3 (Wednesday, August 8): Blue Nickel Studios (Washington) http://bluenickelstudios.com/?p=4783

Day 4 (Thursday, August 9): Natalia Bonner (Utah)

http://www.pieceandquilt.com/2012/08/stop-go-quilt-sew-blog-tour.html

Day 5 (Friday, August 10): Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobsen (Arizona)
http://meandmysisterdesigns.com/blog/?p=14931

Day 6 (Saturday, August 11): John Adams (North Carolina)

http://www.quiltdad.com/2012/08/stop-go-quilt-sew-blog-tour-giveaway.html

Day 7 (Sunday, August 12): Vanessa Christenson (Iowa)
http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2012/08/v-and-co-giveaway-stopgoquiltsew.html

Day 8 (Monday, August 13): Rachel Griffith (Ohio)

http://www.psiquilt.com/2012/08/stop-go-quilt-sew.html

Day 9 (Tuesday, August 14): Pat Sloan (Virginia)

http://blog.patsloan.com/2012/08/pat-sloan-boy-power.html

Day 10 (Wednesday, August 15): Lissa Alexander (Texas)

http://modalissa.blogspot.com/2012/08/if-you-were-road-sign.html

Destination...

YOU ARE HERE! Day 11 (Thursday, August 16): Angela Yosten (Texas)

http://blog.angelayosten.com

Day 12 (Friday, August 17): ALL Giveaways end at midnight.

Day 15 (Monday, August 20): Winners will be announced on each blog.

GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!

Pat Sloan's Radio Show & Blog Tour!

Be sure to tune into American Patchwork and Quilting Radio today! I will be on chatting with Pat Sloan about my new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!

Live Show time is...
4pm - 5pm Eastern
3pm - 4pm Central
2pm - 3pm Mountain
1pm - 2pm Pacific

If you are unable to listen LIVE, then be sure to catch the recorded show soon after it airs here.


PLUS... my blog tour starts today!

Put your walking shoes and take a virtual trip with me and my friends as we travel across the blog world from California to Texas to learn more about my new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! Each day we will take a pit stop to help fuel your creativity and gather the inspiration you need to continue on down road. You might even make a few new friends along the way.

So, join us August 6-20, 2012 and you just might take home some fabulous prizes at the end of the trip!

Departure...
Day 1 (Monday, August 6): Stash Books (California)
http://www.stashbooksblog.com/

Pit Stops…

Day 2 (Tuesday, August 7): Sarah Fielke (Australia)
http://thelastpiece.typepad.com/

Day 3 (Wednesday, August 8): Blue Nickel Studios (Washington)
http://bluenickelstudios.com/

Day 4 (Thursday, August 9): Natalia Bonner (Utah)

http://www.pieceandquilt.com/

Day 5 (Friday, August 10): Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobsen (Arizona)

http://www.meandmysisterdesigns.com/

Day 6 (Saturday, August 11): John Adams (North Carolina)

http://www.quiltdad.com/

Day 7 (Sunday, August 12): Vanessa Christenson (Iowa)

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/

Day 8 (Monday, August 13): Rachel Griffith (Ohio)

http://psiquilt.com/

Day 9 (Tuesday, August 14): Pat Sloan (Virginia)

http://www.patsloan.com

Day 10 (Wednesday, August 15): Lissa Alexander (Texas)

http://modalissa.blogspot.com/

Destination...

Day 11 (Thursday, August 16): Angela Yosten (Texas)
http://blog.angelayosten.com

Day 12 (Friday, August 17): ALL Giveaways end at midnight.

Day 15 (Monday, August 20): Winners will be announced on each blog.

Book Launch and Signing Party

What a wonderful day! Yesterday, I held my first ever Book Launch and Signing Party for Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! and had a great time!

Friends and Family from near and far came to help me celebrate the release of my new book published with Stash Books.

Even the one responsible for teaching me how to sew as a young girl, my beautiful mom!

As guests arrived, I had them stop to sign in to win a couple of door prizes and they all also signed a bella solid fabric square so I can make a signature quilt from them so I will always remember this special day.

I love reading the special messages that each of them wrote and will cherish these for many years to come. Hmmm.. now to put them into a quilt.

There were specially made cookies just for my event and they were so cute and delicious!

I even signed a few books. :)

All this was made possible by a good friend and owner of Stomping Grounds Coffee House and Boutique.

She graciously opened up her place for my event and they went over and beyond to help make this event special and memorable.  THANK YOU!

Week of Giveaways!

If you love giveaways {really, who doesn't}, then you will not want to miss the week long of giveaways that Home a la mode is doing to celebrate their 5 year anniversary.  5 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!

TODAY, they are giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to use on anything in their shop.  {100 buck a roos!}They have some really cute things too! You will want to be sure to follow them on Facebook and their blog so you don't miss out on all the great deals and product they sell.

TOMORROW, they will be giving away a three of my patterns PLUS a signed copy of my new released book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!  So be sure to visit their blog again tomorrow to comment and win.

Not sure what else they are doing the rest of the week, but I bet it is good! This is one week you won't want to miss out on!

Placemats To-Go and Giveaway!

I am so excited to be sharing another tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop that I am giving away a few of my favorite things to one lucky reader.

First, check out my new tutorial posted... Placemats To-Go

Also, be sure to check out all my other free tutorials on my website.

Then come back and leave me a comment. I would love to hear your thoughts!

On Friday, July 20, I will pick a random winner to receive this lovely package of sewing goodness...

- Layer Cake and Mini Charm of Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda Fabrics... <3 this collection - my daughters room is done in this fabric.
- 3 Sewing Patterns by ME - Great for beginners and advanced sewers and quilters.
- My Favorite Tape Measure by Dritz... Flip It Tape Measure goes up to 288"
- 2 tools I can't live without... Classic Crystal Press and Point Turner by Lee
- Fun and Inspiring creativity cards from C&T Publishing

Now if that does not want you to leave a comment, maybe this will. :)
Paige (7 yrs old) wrote a special card just for the winner of this package. Priceless!

Get inspired and sew something fun! GOOD LUCK!

Book Launch and Signing

Come help me celebrate the launch of my new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!

August 4, 2012 at 4-6 pm

Stomping Grounds Coffee House and Boutique

610 N. 8th Street, Suite 1, Gunter, TX 75058

Be sure to join the event on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/events/449235595097040/

Let me know if you are coming and I will be sure to look out for you. If you are unable to come but would like to purchase a signed copy of you very own, you can get one here. I would love to hear what you think, so please leave me a comment!

Special Delivery

Recently, I received a very special delivery and I am finally taking a few moments to share the exciting package and gift that I received. The fedex guy dropped off a long awaited package at my doorstep. {About two years in the making... from concept to print} It is finally here!!!

Inside, was an advanced copy of my new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! {EEEK!}, CD of images and a lovely card signed from everyone at Stash Books / C&T Publishing that helped in the process of publishing my book. Let me tell ya... I think I screamed with joy about every 5 minutes when my book arrived. 

I also received a beautiful plant from C&T Publishing for my new book release. I have it sitting next to my sink so I don't forget to water it. Yes, I will admit... in the past I have had a rather black thumb when it comes to plants. Hmm. I am determined to keep this one alive. Scouts honor!

THANK YOU to everyone at Stash Books / C&T Publishing for all your support and guidance in helping make this book a reality. It came together so well and looks AWESOME! You all rock and I look forward to working with you all again on the next one. :)

Coming Soon...

The other day I was eFlipping {flipping the pages in an online catalog} through the newly released Fall 2012 Catalogs for C&T Publishing and Stash Books. Look what I found...

 

Page from C&T Publishing Fall 2012 Catalog

 MY BOOK! Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!

Page from Stash Books Fall 2012 Catalog

AHHH! I am so excited!
Check out all the new releases coming soon from C&T Publishing and Stash Books here.
Which is your favorite new release coming out from Stash Books?

Now available at Fat Quarter Shop...

I am excited to share with you that my PDF patterns {as well as my printed versions} are now available for purchase through Fat Quarter Shop!

So go and check out my patterns and everything else they have in store!  While you are there, be sure to add one {or two} of my patterns in your cart ;)

They have lots of eye candy to browse through and purchase for your own stash. Plus, they ship same day so you will have it in your hands before you can say supercalafragalisticexpialadocious! {okay, maybe not that quick but close enough.}

If you are interested in purchasing my patterns at Wholesale, please contact me.