Squared Elements

Art Gallery's new Squared Elements fabric pairs nicely with my bolt of Michael Miller solid in Stone.

The fabric feels silky smooth.  My bundle is washed, ironed and ready to go.  I have a plan.

Been crocheting...

Caity Did went to Quilt Market.  Exciting.  I should have straightened her button loop before taking the photo.  This is the last of the quilt market photos/blog posts.  I think I've finally conquered the hangover!

~Piecefully, Stephanie

Sunrise and Sunset Winners

While in Washington and Oregon Mr. Creations and I visited LOTS of antique shops.  This adorable garden shed was sitting in front of an antique mall in Freeland on Whidbey Island.  I love the door.

I have a thing for doors.  Often times I say "life is too short to be boring" -- unique doesn't cost more it just takes a bit more thought and effort.  I think the owner of this house understands that.  It was across from our bed and breakfast in Anacortes.

Now for the winners...

Random Generator selected numbers:

#25 -- Joyce who will receive Sunrise

#23 -- Lynn who will receive Sunset

Thank you for playing along.  I have unwrapped one of my fat quarter bundles and hope to play very soon.

~Piecefully, Stephanie

Sample Spree Stampede Giveaway -- Now Closed

Sample Spree was a blur.  

It's two hours of sheer mayhem.  If you want anything Moda you need to camp out 5 hours prior to the doors opening and the herd rushes in.  I don't camp!  A blog friend gave me advice on how to "experience" Sample Spree.  Thank you, friend!  She didn't tell me it was a contact sport and I needed protective gear.

Now on to the loot...my purchases were random.  I bought what spoke to me.  I can't bring myself to undo the ribbons yet.

A tower of prettiness

Art Gallery Goodness in half yard sets

The very sweet Briar Rose by Heather Ross for Windham Fabrics

All Wrapped Up by Maywood Studios (Candace made encouraged me buy it)

Thank you Candace!  It's filled with dotty goodness.

 
Oh and before I forget someone asked about what brand and where I got my polka dot shoes.  They are by Keen and I bought them at a shoe store in the Sellwood area of Portland.  May I say totally comfy.

Last but not least...new solid charm square packs from Robert Kaufman -- 43 pieces in each set

 Sunrise (shades of oranges/peachs/corals/pinks/ reds/yellows/greens from light to dark)

Sunset (shades of greens/blues/purples from light to dark)

I'm giving away one each of Sunrise and Sunset, along with an Oregon pin to each winner.  If you would like to win one of the charm square packs leave me a comment telling me which you prefer -- watching the sunrise in the early morning hours or the sun setting in the evening sky.  I love both but there is something special about the day starting with such glorious color.  Everyone is welcome to comment.  I'll ship anywhere. 

~Piecefully, Stephanie

Reunion

 Dear Jodie~

Portland is a very very long long way away from Australia.  I was a little scared to be in the big world without you. I was feeling homesick.

Then I got a tummy ache.  Stephanie is taking good care of me but I miss you a whole trunk load.  She said we had to go on another airplane and my tummy did flip flops and I felt a little faint.

When we got to the airport I felt a little better because I saw flying elephants.

We got on the plane and I got a window seat.  That was fun!  Did you know they don't give out bags of free peanuts any longer?  It was so late when we got to my new home and I was very tired.

When I woke up Stephanie had a surprise for me.  Yippety Skips!!!  I was so happy to see Parsley.  I've missed her so much.  We had buckets of fun.

My new home has lots of trees to climb.  We weren't afraid.  We held on with our trunks but no hands!

My what big teeth you have.  Parsley introduced me to the resident Hairy Beast but I wasn't afraid because I had Finn to play with and he's even bigger. 

Parsley is going to teach me how to speak with an American accent.  I'm so happy to be with my bestest friend forever.

Love, Beet

(action photo taken by Candace)

Jodie at Ric Rac and I have been blog buddies.  Several years ago I won an adorable elephant on her blog.  I had to choose between Beet, the boy, and Parsley, the girl.  Tough choice.  I chose Parsley.  When I met Jodie in person at Quilt Market she gifted me Beet to take home for Parsley.  I was totally stunned at her generosity especially considering everything she had to do to prepare for Quilt Market. I am thrilled to provide a loving home for Parsley and Beet.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Jodie.

Come back again if you'd like to see my loot.

~Piecefully, Stephanie

Quilt Market is Not for Wimps

 Candace and I skipped off to Quilt Market like a couple of giddy schoolgirls.  Once we walked in the door we were determined to look at everything from floor...

 to ceiling!

 Bike displays seemed popular.  Totally fun.

I love the stylish and very unique way Victoria's new line for Newcastle Fabrics is being advertised.  Sonnet is a beauty.

Speaking of beauty...how about this fabulous quilt by Tula Pink.

I love this eye catching display by Art Gallery Fabrics

Fabric designer Tim Holtz is debuting this intriguing collection called Eclectic Elements for Coats.  Can't wait to get my hands on it.  Candace and I scored a free sample.

Hello Tokyo by The Red Thread is cuteness all over the place.  I heart kokeshi dolls.

 Australian softie designer, Jodie, and her adorable daughter, Jemma, are totally fun.  Jodie's designs are cute and delightful.  I loved meeting her and being able to talk with her in person.  Great things are coming her way for sure.

I was so very happy to meet Pat Sloan.  She is as nice in person as she is on her blog.  Her new fabric line was scooped up at Sample Spree within minutes! 
 

C-U-T-E!!!

 Candace and I pawed some lovely French fabrics.

Speaking of paws...I was missing Abby.  I'm trying not to use the word "cute" too many times.

I hope you enjoyed my view of Quilt Market.  I like different and I definitely found it.  My suitcase isn't unpacked yet so if you'd like to see what I happened to score at Sample Spree let me know.  Sample Spree is nutso -- hundreds, maybe thousands of crazed folks scooping up everything in sight by the armloads.  If anyone says quilting commerce is on the decline, don't believe them!

~Piecefully, Stephanie

Behind the Umbrella

Can you guess who's behind the umbrella?

Here's a hint (someone convinced me to buy these shoes today)

Ta Dah!  It's Candace of Squash House Quilts and me.



Mr. Creations and Mr. Squash are being very good sports.



Good advice

Last year the Creations met the Squashes in person for the very first time and we hatched a plan to get together again this year.  This photo is taken at Bob's Red Mill where we ate lunch.

Mr. Creations and I started our trip in Anacortes and Whidbey Island, Washington.  Now we're in America's bicycle capital.  Oregon!  Candace and I are giddy over going to Sample Spree tonight then spending all day together at Quilt Market tomorrow.    

~Piecefully, Stephanie

Leaving on a jet plane...

don't know when I'll be back again.

I'm not going home, I'm not going home.

A room with a view

Wanna get away?

We saw some of these roaming around.  Please come back and I'll show you what else we saw.

Do you know where we are?

~Piecefully, Stephanie