Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Lots Happening!

So many exciting things happening!!!

 I just got off the phone with UPS and they told me that my fabric has cleared customs and I should have it either tomorrow or Friday.

Yippee skippee!  Woo hoo!  Eureka!  Huzzah! and whatever other exclamation I can't think of at the moment to add to the mix!!!  I can't wait to see it wrapped as bolts.  I'm light-headed now.   Can you imagine how I'll be when I see the REAL thing?  Oh my!

 I finished binding my school house quilt and even though the batiks are totally out of my box, I really love the way it turned out.  Thank you, Alice for another wonderful quilting job.  I believe the edge-to-edge design that she used is called "Evening Primrose".


And lastly, I've been cutting and sewing on our "Stopped Me in my Tracks" quilt-a-long in order to have a better idea of the yardage that we'll need to complete it.

 Sew here are my plans.

 Let's see how much I can accomplish between now and Friday morning and I'll post the yardage requirements sometime on Friday.  That will give you the weekend to shop your stash and/or LQS (local quilt shop) to come up with your fabric.  On Monday, I'll post the link to the PDF file with my instructions and diagrams as well as a step-by-step tutorial with photos in order to make the process even easier than it already is.  

 How's that?  Are you still in?

 You're gonna L-O-V-E it!!!
Happy stitching!

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34 comments:

  1. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsApril 27, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    I'm hoping to squeeze it in! I love this timeless quilt.

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  2. PhyllisApril 27, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    Perfect timing!! We are expecting some rain and snow this weekend in Colorado. Great time to be in the sewing room. Have an awesome day.

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  3. MimiApril 27, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    I am in!!!

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  4. Janet O.April 27, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    I so look forward to seeing your fabric line!
    And your batik house quilt turned out beautifully. What fun!
    I look forward to SAVING your SAL instructions, because I am keeping a promise to myself that I will do no SALs this year. : )

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  5. Wendy Caton ReedApril 27, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Oh squeal! How exciting. Can't wait to see the fabric in person myself. Love the house quilt. I look forward to watching the progress of your next quilt.

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  6. LesleyApril 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    I can hear the squeals from here! So excited for you!

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  7. AnonymousApril 27, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    Oh wow! Gorgeous! Congratulations!!

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  8. pauletteApril 27, 2016 at 6:19 PM

    Ohhh...I can't wait to see your fabric line!! So exciting...and a Canadian to boot! My yellow fabric is on order...so I will be watching and waiting...and waiting...and waiting... Thanks for doing this!

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  9. ClareApril 27, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Love your quilts,so I will be in for your next SAL. Happy Stitching.

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  10. CJApril 27, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    YES ! I am still in ! THANKS

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  11. ShirleyApril 27, 2016 at 7:47 PM

    I'm still in. And, I must tell you how much I love your school house quilt, it is simply beautiful. On my bucket list.............

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  12. sunnyApril 27, 2016 at 9:02 PM

    I love your houses, and the quilting is perfect. I'm trying to refrain from joining the SAL, but I think I'll cave before Friday. If I can find the perfect fabric like you have. . . . .

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  13. SusanApril 27, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    I am in. Can't wait to make this two color quilt.

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  14. AnonymousApril 27, 2016 at 9:21 PM

    Was that you? I thought I heard some delightful squeals off in the distance earlier. I'm anxious to see your line too! How flipping exciting! I'm normally not a batik gal either...but the houses...darling!

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  15. sandi sApril 27, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    I'm still in! 😊 Your house quilt is gorgeous! Hugs,

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  16. Ruth KApril 27, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    Great!!!like every proyect that you have shared.

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  17. UnknownApril 27, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    I'M in for sure

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  18. Needled MomApril 27, 2016 at 11:22 PM

    Still in here. You schoolhouse quilt looks beautiful.

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  19. colleenApril 28, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    Yes and yes
    The school house quilt turned out so nice

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  20. TinaApril 28, 2016 at 1:48 AM

    I love your house quilt! I'm definitely in and I can't wait 'til Friday!!

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  21. FlickenstichlerinApril 28, 2016 at 6:24 AM

    Congratulations on the school house quilt finish. It looks wonderful.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  22. CApril 28, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    Yep, still in.....the schoolhouse quilt is lovely! Chris

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  23. Pam in ILApril 28, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    Your post makes me HAPPY HAPPY! Congrats on the quilt finish and the new fabric too. Looking forward to the QAL!

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  24. conny's quilts en creatiesApril 28, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Hi Karen I just loved this yellow and white quilt so much, I almost done making it! I had just the right fabric in my cubboard, and using the picture I made my plan. And so at last sunday I started cutting and sewing (the spring weather is very bad in the Netherlangds nowadays, looks like it is winter again) I used 2 1/2"strips and it turned out so loveley. I am curious how you plan to make it!
    I am already thinking of handquilting it, but how?
    Kind greetings Connny

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  25. Mama BellApril 28, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    Yes, Yes and Yes! Still in. I love your ideas, your taste in quilts. Thanks for doing all the hard work so that we can enjoy making this beautiful, simple quilt.

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  26. susan hemannApril 28, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    love your fabric!! how can I purchase it? where?

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  27. LibbyApril 28, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Yes, excited and love, love your school house quilt !

    Inspirational !!!!!

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  28. MaryApril 28, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    Love the School houses! Have fun stitching away on your quilt-a-long. I have to resist this time. Hope I can get some of your fabrics locally!

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  29. MaryApril 28, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    Love the School houses! Have fun stitching away on your quilt-a-long. I have to resist this time. Hope I can get some of your fabrics locally!

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  30. edieApril 28, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    Still in!

    Beautiful school house quilt.

    See you on Friday.

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  31. LesauriApril 28, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    Can't wait until tomorrow. Absolutely love the looks of this quilt and can't wait to get started. Also I love the looks of your fabric line, just hoping I can find it somewhere in Manitoba when it is released to the stores.

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  32. Me and My StitchesApril 29, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    How exciting - I can't wait to see more of your fabric - I see lots of cute little motifs to use in my jewelry. Love the quilt you are doing as a SAL - I look forward to seeing what everyone does with it!

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  33. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsApril 29, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Congratulations Kaaren on your fabric line!! Woohoo,,, sew exciting! A good friend of mine is a Rep for Blank so I will get to peek at it when she comes through town!! I offer her a room and a meal, that way I get great company and get to see whats new!! I know you will be making some very beautiful quilts with your special fabric!! Look forward to seeing them soon.

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  34. quiltcontemplation blogspotMay 12, 2016 at 5:48 PM

    Love that design. I may add it to my queue if it looks do able.
    But it really is a timeless design.
    And I look forward to your fabric design reveal!

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