books, books and a pillow

This weeks Sunday stash is 3 new books and a calendar. The calendar is such a great idea filled with sewing tutorials from numerous talented bloggers,

I cheated a little and have already looked through it and found some have to do things.

And the Quilts’ baby book is very inspiring and very well written! I can only recommend this two. I have only glanced at the other books but they sure look promising too.

Speaking off books, I made a book case wall hanging using a pattern from Fun quilts modern quilt workshop book. I’ve promised Kristoffer he could hang it in his office.

On a different note, I finished my pillow cover and have sent it off to my secret partner;

I hope he/she will like it.

I have to admit that I think it turned out pretty ok :-)


I hope you had a great weekend.

Isa

sunday stash

I know I'm a day late, but better late than never right?

I've joined the pillow talk swap over on flickr, and have been assigned a secret partner.

After a bit of stalking I pulled this fabric. I hope my secret partner likes it.

I sure feel in love with this combination.

I hope your weekend was good

Isa

Small projects sunday stash

A little while ago, this beautiful parcel arrived at the door.

In case you don’t know it’s Denyse schmidts county fair line.

I simply love these colors and prints.

I have already brought some of it to good use, I made two box bags using this tutorial.

I’m using one as a pencil case, and the other for my sewing gear.

I also made a shoulder bag using Amy Butlers Weekend traveller bag pattern, I can highly recommend the pattern, it’s easy to follow, and have some very cute details.

I hope you had a great weekend.
Isa

Sunday stash # 12 quilt festival goodies

If you have nothing to say, you can always show fabric ;-)

Uptown fabric by Erin Michael, found at the Danish quilt festival.

I went to the Danish quilt festival this weekend, and was actually pleasantly

surprised to find some pretty good fabric stores.

I forgot my camera so you will have to do with some fabric pics

Hopefully your weekend was as good as mine.

Isa

sunday stash # 11

Panda leaf print from Robert Kaufman

Ava fabric from Alexander Henry

I hope you had a great weekend

Isa

sunday stash # 10 Australian inspiration

This week I’ve wanted to show and recommend two new acquisitions.
They are all written by some extremely talented ladies from down under.

One of the first quilting books I ever bought was “Material obsession” by Kathy Doughty and Sara Fielke. And they are truly some of the most innovating and inspiring quilters out there.

So of course I had to get their new book and it’s just as great and beautiful as the first.

The other book is Melanie Hurlston’s “Kaleidoscope”. Ever since I made the Peanut elephant softie I’ve fallen in love with the patterns from “Melly and me”. And if you are into making softies there are some really cute ones in this book, the Koala bears somehow slipped their way in the basket, but you can’t really stay mad at them for doing so when they are being so cute

I hope you had a great weekend
Isa

Sunday stash # 9 for a rainy day

This weeks Sunday stash is April Showers from Alexander Henry in three different color ways.

I just couldn’t resist those little people. They are so cute.
I don’t think I’ve ever used any novelty prints in my quilts, but first times a charm right?
Have a great day
Isa

sunday stash # 8

This weeks Sunday stash is Sandi Henderson cherries.

For the time being I have no purpose for this fabric,

but it sure is sweet to look at.

And I guess that is purpose enough when it comes to fabric.

Have a great sunday

Isa

Do I have a spot? sunday stash # 7

This weeks Sunday stash is all about spots.

Amt Butler’s full moon polka dots and

Japanese Honeycomb from Kei fabric

Kaffe Fasset spots

I used some of Amy Butlers full moon in this months three by three swap.

I was lucky enough to get my hands on some of Denyse Schmidt Flea market fancy, so I used some of that too.

Otherwise, the sewing has slowed down here, school will be out in a week, and I spent more time outside enjoying the weather.

I hope you had a great weekend

Isa

Sunday stash # 6 on a Monday

Yesterday just flew by, busy trying to make a coaster tutorial

and other little surprises for someone special.

Therefore I post my Sunday stash today.

Its Amy butler full moon polka dots in linen, and Erin McMorris sprout in green.

I'm planning on making nine patches for twiddletails three by three swap.

I've drawn a new winner for my SEWN give away, since my initial winner didn't contact me. I promise if you do Patsy I'll send you a little consolidation prize.

My new winner is number 26 Danielle. I'll contact you shortly.

Have a good day

Isa

Sunday stash # 5

This weeks Sunday stash is for old red barn's quilt along,

I finally found the time to start cutting the strips.

I had so many loose ends that I needed to attend first

(there still is but at least I got a few nailed – see previous post)

The fabric is 24 fat quarters of snippets by American Jane.

I think the colours are very bright and cherry

and I certainly found another favourite designer.

I bought the fabric at an UK based online store called quilterscloth
They have excellent service; I just wish they had a bigger selection.

By the way; remember to leave a comment in this post before tomorow

if you want to be in the sewn blog launch party give away

Have a good day

Isa

an apple a day

Thank you for all the nice comments and wishes in the give away post.
I had a really good birthday.

I got to pull out my fancy shoes and fancy purse and went to a movie and dinner with Kristoffer, while my sister looked after the children.

And because we had such splendid weather I even got to wear a new summer dress.


Among many things, Kristoffer gave me these books that I’ve been wanting for quite some time. I think the “Doodle-stitching” can be the beginning of a new addiction… erh hobby.



The past week has also been quite busy. I finished some more nine-patches for the one a day quilt along.


I’m up to 37 now

I started a new quilt inspired by this one

I sent of a package to Sara from kindred crafters, filled with goodies as part of the coaster swap… Sorry no pictures it’s a surprise

And I’ve decided to join old red barns quilt along, where you can win a sewing machine!

And to finish this post, I got some Sunday stash apples for you.

Two from Jeniffer Moore, one from Sandi Henderson, and one from timeless treasures

Have a good day.

Isa

P.s don't forget to leave a comment in the SMS give away day post before midnight CET.

I will draw a winner tomorow .Thank you.

Sunday stash # 3

This week I’ve chosen some blue Liberty fabric.
I love the feel of this fabric

I’ve been thinking about joining Twiddletails Geese in the forest project.

I made a trial block to see how it looks:

I like it… But paper piecing takes a long time… I thought that with a little effort I could catch up and finish with thee others in august,

I don’t know what I was thinking, I must have gone mad.

Maybe I can still finish in august.... 2010 that is.

Thank you for all the nice comments on Marie’s teething. She’s doing much better, and have returned to her normal happy self.

I hope you have a good day.

Isa

Sunday stash # 2

This weeks fabric is going to be nine patches for Twiddletails three by three swap

The dark blue is Jinny beyer and the other one is Kaffe fasset

I’ve also joined kindred crafters coaster swap but I’ve not decided on any fabric yet because I first want to learn more about my swap-buddy. So for me this week is all about swapping.

Have a good week

Isa

Don’t forget about my launch party give away linked here

Sunday stash update

So this is what I’ve made of my Sunday stash.

24 squares in squares measuring 8.5”

I’m not sure how I want to put them together yet,
or if I want more blocks




I think I will leave them for a little while before I decide



I also made a bunch of “one-a-day ninepatch” from the Sunday stash




I hope you have a good day.

Isa.

Sunday stash

This is my flavour of the week. It’s Sandi Henderson’s metro market. I really think the colours are bright and delicious, they‘ve been in the back of my stash for a little while but now it’s time for them to shine.

Isa