In Anticipation of Fall!!

First off...HI!!  How ya been?  I know, it's been a while, but we've been traveling, sewing, traveling more and just trying to keep up with things around here!  I have so much to tell you all!  But if I put it all in one post, you'll be reading for two days so I'll keep it short and sweet.

The studio has been abuzz talking of cold fronts, rain and the prospect of cooler weather.  Now, it's still in the 90's mind you.  Not cool to this San Diego girl but it sure beats the nearly 60 days of three digit temps we've been enduring in South Texas.  It's not even the heat that bothers me so much, it's the lack of precipitation.  You remember, that wet stuff that falls from the sky on occasion.  I think they refer to it as....RAIN?  Well, we've seen very little of it around here and my backyard is starting to look like Death Valley.  Cracks and everything.  We had a much welcome storm blow through a couple nights ago and the weather people are positively giddy about our "Fall-like" weather.  Yes, apparently here in South Texas mid to upper 90's is "Fall-like".  (Note to self: When the Navy is through with us, rethink this retiring in South Texas thing.)

So, along with the welcoming of Fall and the hope for appropriate weather, we've added quite a few new things to the shop and are anticipating more daily!  Have you seen our new quilt kits?

Joyful Jewels

Sophie's Garden

Folksy Flannel Rag Quilt

We've had wonderful feedback on the kits that have been added to our shop.  Joyful Jewels is a pattern that I developed using the Strip Tube technique.  A super easy ruler tool that allows you to piece what looks like extremely difficult blocks very easily!  My inspiration was Jennifer Paganelli's line, Honey Child.  I wanted this quilt to look like sparkling jewels!  The Sophie's Garden is actually a take on a tutorial that has been traveling the web.  I made a couple changes to the fabric placement so it looks like little butterflies flitting through the garden.  So vintage and pretty, I'm not sure why, but it takes me back to my Strawberry Shortcake days!  Love it!  And lastly, the rag quilt.  Y'all know I'm a sucker for a good rag quilt!  Super easy, fast and if you use the right flannel (HIGH QUALITY!), the softest most snuggly cuddly thing you've ever created!  (Did I mention easy?)  If any of these interest you, just click the title under each picture and it will take you right to the kit in our shop.  And as always, if you have any questions, post them here!

Along with the prospect of Fall comes holiday sewing season!  I don't know about you but I love to give handmade holiday gifts.  We are on the lookout for quick and easy gifts you can feel good giving to just about anyone in your life.  From your closest family members to your hair stylist, everyone enjoys a handmade item!  Subscribe to our blog today to make sure you don't miss out on these ideas!  We'll be scouring the web for you to bring you the greatest ideas!  Tomorrow, we'll show you a cool table runner idea!  Here's a sneak peek!

Yes, friends!  That is a "Basket O' Jelly Roll Strips"!  Jelly Roll project tomorrow!  Don't miss it!

OH, we're having an awesome giveaway too!!  You need to be a blog follower to be eligible though!  So hit "follow" today!  This is the biggest prize we've ever given away!  Tell your friends too!  We will giveaway a pattern book with yards and yards of fabric!  It's gonna be awesome!  Til tomorrow!