I'm Back!

Sherbet Pips, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

We made it to Wisconsin! The move went really smoothly, no issues at all! AND, nothing broke! Can you believe that?! I still can't! We're still a long way from getting everything unpacked and organized. but we're getting there. One of the first things I did when we got here was put the new quilt on the bed! I love how it looks!

Sewing Room, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

The most complete room at this point is the sewing room, haha. I have my priorities straight! Shall have more photos when I can get some more light, there is only one window in the room, so it's a little dark!

Thread, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

As soon as I saw this on Pinterest, I knew I had to do it with my vintage thread collection! I love having it on display!!

Appleville Mini, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

As I was hanging up quilts in my sewing room, I ran into a weird skinny space because of two larger quilts hanging next to each other. At 14"x33" what could I find to put there? Another mini quilt of course! I knew this had to be the first thing I would sew in my new space. Michael and I decided to take the night off from unpacking/organizing (which we have now decided on for every night, no moving stuff after 8pm!), so I got to work. I knew right away I wanted to cut into the delicious Appleville by Suzy Ultman that Ryan sent (thanks again!)! It is so beyond cute, it was the perfect happy fabrics for this mini.

Appleville Mini, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

I went about pulling other fabrics from my stash to play along. I based the quilt around some of the sweet scenes in the panel print. Keeping in mind how long and how wide I needed my quilt to be, I framed each scene log-cabin style and then used a print from the line to fill in the remaining width. It all worked out quite well despite the loose plan. I used 4 different panel scenes as well as a little bit of each of the 5 prints. I quilted it using my go-to free motion quilting pattern, doodle loops and backed it in some random Kona solid. It is bound in a dot from Swell by Urban Chiks and a scrap of Appleville.

I am so happy with the way this little mini turned out. I love these fabrics and I'm glad they now have a place in my sewing room. I cannot wait for Suzy's next line, Critter Community, to come out. Cutest owls ever! :)

Travel Handmade, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

This weeks sewing goal: start my duffle bag for Sewing Summit!

Thinking, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

Started drafting out the remake of my favorite vintage quilt, which I'm calling the Vintage Modified Nine Patch. I'm sure I could find a pattern for it, since it's a common design, but I want the scale to be the same. Thinking about using my It's a Hoot (plus a few extra prints) for it! :)

Stripes, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

I've been collecting lots of striped sheets for the shop! I should have it back up and running on Saturday!

George, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

George bun did great on the way up! It's been pretty dark, so I haven't been able to get many photos of him yet, don't worry though, I'll figure out a way!

Today I love the..
Smell of: The woods
Sound of: My Name is Earl
Taste of: Noodles & co
Sight of: Sewing room
Feel of: George

Good Things about Today:
- It's sunny!
- I'm blogging!
- George visiting on the futon.
- Anna's amazing quilt using vintage sheets!!
- Baking Bretzel!