Not enough hours in the day...

So, September is National Sewing Month, right?  Well I think they need to tack on October too!  Things seem way too busy in quilt and blog-land!  Every blog I'm reading is prepping for Quilt Market at the end of October.  Even my boss at the Quilt shop is prepping for Quilt Market, which means I'm indirectly prepping for Quilt Market too!  Bundles...lots and lots of bundles cut, folded, and stacked!  But they are oh, so, pretty!!!! : ) I heart Kona Solids!  Speaking of Kona Solids, have you seen the latest 28 colors?  I stare at them while I'm at work....waiting patiently to have an excuse to use them!  Perhaps I can find a use in a Christmas gift this year? ; )  Check out Robert Kaufman's Pintrest board devoted to Kona Solids.  It's amazing!

I did make one thing this week, a cute little apron for work.  I used some Fat Quarters I picked up in Door County last month from their local quilt shop.  It's from Kate Spain's 'Sunnyside'.  I think the colors work nicely with the small stripe pattern I had on hand.  This is my FIRST apron, but it probably won't be my last.  Gotta have one for when this is in the wash...right?  And perhaps for every season, and a holiday or two? Wishing everyone a happy Hump Day and crossing my fingers that as you're reading this, I'm in my sewing lair, quilting one of my quilts and NOT watching television. : )

Wishing everyone a happy Hump Day and crossing my fingers that as you're reading this, I'm in my sewing lair, quilting one of my quilts and NOT watching television. : )

I'm linking up with Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday.

Mug rugs and other cute things...

Here's a quick look at my weekend!  I spent it in wonderful Door County, where we had almost perfect weather!  Just a little rain on Saturday night, but besides that it was beautiful!  Activities included shopping, multiple wine tastings, visits to The Farm (a great petting zoo), a Segway tour, and shopping in downtown Sturgeon Bay.  And of course, right when I came home, I sat at my machine and created this cutesy mug rug for a co-worker!  Hope you all had an amazing weekend and are enjoying the nice weather while it lasts!

I'm linking up to WIP at Freshly Pieced this week! 

Crazy, Crazy September!

I feel horrible that I haven't added much to the blog this month, but I've been ridiculously busy!  In the beginning of the month, I applied for another second job...and was accepted!  So I put in notice at Panera, where I've worked since 2009, when I graduated from Grad school and couldn't find a job, at the very start of the recession.  I've worked there for the last two years as weekend employee,  since I took a job as a receptionist at an Ophthalmologist office.  Well, on top of getting a new job, a part-time position at a local quilt shop (yes...I will TRY not to leave my paycheck there...), I also got a promotion at the office job.  So....essentially, two new jobs, all the excitement and stress that comes with that, and I get this WONDERFUL cold that's going around.  Essentially I was out of commission for a week.  

Now on top of this, I had to finish my Shot Cotton challenge quilt by the last week of this month, before I leave for vacation!  No stress....nope, none of that.  Essentially, I do have a project finished, however I can't share it because it's suppose to be anonymous and I hope a few guild members will look at this post.  So I'll be sharing about a lovely pattern I bought before all the crazy happened.

I saw it on a WIP post a few weeks ago and just fell in love!   It's called 'Aspen Glow'  by Cora's Quilts and the fabric collection used is 'Winter's Lane' by Kate & Birdie Paper Co. for Moda.  I'm hoping to start this one soon, especially if I'm giving it as a Christmas gift! Perhaps it's best to set a goal for St. Nick's, so she can display it for the season?

You can find the PDF pattern and a few kits at her Etsy shop, Cora's Quilts.  

I also worked on a blanket for my Aunt, who adopted the cutest little cocker spaniel puppy, named Marley.  He was born without eyes, so she wanted a nice, soft blanket for him to cuddle with.  My Uncle is a huge comic collector and when I saw this fleece in the remnants bin at Jo-Ann's, I knew this was the theme for little Marley.  Here's a picture of Marley and the blanket that I made for him.  

Marley at his vet appointment

 In his playpen with the superhero's blanket!

Fleece on one side and a mix of flannel and a woven fabric I had leftover.  The blanket was not filled with batting....because we ALL know puppies love chewing and ripping things to shreds!!!

I saw this at Target the other day and thought Quilty!!!!!  It's so pretty and colorful.  Imagine decorating a kitchen around this type of design.  A lovely, colorful mess!  I'll have another post probably next week, once I get my head back on straight and begin the next project...I have quite the list to work through!