6 New Patterns

I am sorry I have been so slow in posting about my new patterns. I have been working really hard since I arrived home from Quilt Market, and it just didn't happen until now. 

I have 6 new patterns designed with our "Bliss" fabric collection by Moda. The patterns are available now on our web site and the fabric will be arriving in stores in September. 

The quilt above and below is Cuddle Me Cozy.  The pattern is value packed! It includes a throw size quilt, a baby size quilt and a table topper. The quilt above and below is the throw size made with Snuggles, Moda Snuggles, and our Flannel which I absolutely love!  

My quilter, Wendy of The Quilt Parade, really out did herself on this one!

I put the Snuggles on the back for an exta cozy cuddler.

The table runner is on the pattern cover and is made with charm squares.

 This is the baby quilt, which I made with just the reds and the inks in the line. I added the Snuggles in the piecing on the front and put in on the back as well. 

I also added this fabric flower, which is on the pillowcase pattern (below).  I just wanted to pin them on everything!

Next is our new Patchwork Ironing Board Covers.  All three different designs are included in the pattern.  So fast and easy.  Who wouldn't want to iron on a board that looks so cheery!

Our Sew Easy Bags got alot of attention at Market.  They are sew easy to make and great for gifts for all your sewing friends.  There are four different shapes and they can also be used for many other things.

Polka-dot Parfait is fun and fast to make with a Layer Cake. 

The rick rack added into the squares adds a little extra punch of red.

Start planning ahead, our new Snuggle Up Pillowcase pattern is a must for your Christmas gift giving list.  They are made with the Snuggles and Flannel for an exta cozy pillowcase.  Who wouldn't want to dream of Santa coming while laying on one of these! 

The pattern includes instructions for all four designs.

And last, but not least, Forget Me Not.  This is a throw size quilt that also uses a Layer Cake.

The flower blocks are pieced, the leaves appliqued and the red scallop border finishes it nicely.

Well, there you have it... 6 new patterns.  Which one is your favorite?

Happy Stitching,

Bonnie

Spring Quilt Market 2010

The International Spring Quilt Market was in Minneapolis, MN last week. As many of you know, I am celebrating my 20th Year! It was a great show and I got to hang out with so many great people.

My daughter, Camille, and I also introduced our third fabric line for Moda called "Bliss".

The theme for my booth was...

"Flowers,

Chocolates, (Florences Milk, Nut and Caramel are my favorite!)

and fabric...

Now that's Bliss!"

The sewing bags and ironing board covers were a hit!

(my 6 new patterns will be available on my web site next week)

My favorite quilt, "Cuddle Up Cozy" was a mix of our flannels (yes, we have 9 yummy flannels) and the Snuggles to make a super cozy throw quilt and pillowcases.

This is a picture of Camille's side of the Booth. Her quilts are so beautiful! I think she should give me one for my Birthday coming up soon! (hint, hint)

>We shared this yummy dessert at dinner one night. Many of you may not know this, but rumor has it Camille is afraid of large spoons.

She has a book coming out in the fall called, of course, "Simplify". Can't wait to see it!

This is a picture of me with two of my beautiful and very talented girls, Tracy and Camille. (next year in SLC, Emily) My oldest daughter Tracy also had a booth at Market for her business The Paisley Polka-dot that she does with her sister-in-law Christy. They were so sweet to make all the Moda designers badge holders with each of our fabric lines. They added a lot of "Bling" to our show with their watchbands and clusters.

Market wouldn't be the same without some time to catch up with Nancy from Art to Heart,

or laughing with Sheri Howard (she cut her hair in the hotel room with my Gingher scissors, doesn't she look cute)

And last, but not least, the wonderful Moda Design Team. They are the most amazing and talented people and I feel very honored and privileged to be associated with them.

Thanks to all of you out there for making the last 20 years a most memorable and wonderful journey!

Bonnie

Happy Mother's Day!

"I don't want to drive up to the pearly gates in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully, tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long, perfectly manicured fingernails.
I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp.
I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbors children.
I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone's garden.
I want to be there with children's sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder.
I want the Lord to know I was really here and that I really lived."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Bliss is... like Bless

Betty is the winner of a Bliss Jelly Roll!
Her comment was:

"Bliss is much like Bless - so interconnected."

Betty, I couldn't agree more. When I stop long enough to really think about how blessed I am, it brings such a blissful feeling of peace to my heart.

Congratulations! Please send me your address so I can pass along some Bliss.
Better get back to the sewing machine, so much to do!!!
Bonnie

"Bliss"- ful day...give a way!

Any time fabric arrives on your doorstep it's a good day, but when it is your own fabric line that you have been dying to sew with, it's a fabulous day!

"Bliss" is here!!! Such a great day, I think it's time for a give away!

To enter, tell me what "Bliss" is to you?

Check back on Monday, April 26 to see the winner.

I promise it will be"Bliss"-ful,

Bonnie

Paradise

Yes, that's where I was last week, in paradise! (I wasn't sure if I should tell.)

My husband surprised me with a trip to Hawaii to celebrate. Celebrate what? Well, Valentines Day, his birthday, 30 years of Marriage, and the fact that we are now empty nesters. Any excuse will do when you want to get away to somewhere warm. (We live in Idaho - need I say more?)

I spent every minute I could on the warm sunny beach, with the moist ocean breezes blowing, listening to the swaying palm trees and crashing waves, eating yummy sea food. It was so relaxing and beautiful!

Even with Quilt Market only 28 days away and sooo much sewing left to do... (there are going to be lots of late nights)... it was totally worth it.

I am so glad I didn't miss that week in paradise!

Aloha,

Bonnie

Taking a little break

With all the craziness in my schedule, last night was a welcome break. My daughter-in-law Breanna asked me several weeks ago if there was a time we could get together and spend some time sewing. It just happened to be the night of the BIG basketball game and the boys had plans, so it was the perfect night to sew.

When Breanna got engaged to our son Ryan, someone asked her if she knew how to sew. Evidently, this person thought it was a pre-requisite to joining our family. It's really not, but Breanna wanted to learn a little more about quilting. We had a lot of fun making this table topper, this was her first official quilt.

We didn't quite finish, it still needs the borders and to be quilted, but we are saving that for another fun quilting day. Great job Breanna, you are a natural. Cecily, care to join us next time?

Back to work,

Bonnie

PS There was a loud shout for joy from the boys at the end of the game!