Waiting is over! Brier Rose and Let's Pretend is here.

I got so excited when I received these parcels. I have been waiting for Heather Ross' Brier Rose for a while now and just wondering which online shop is going to get it first. So when I receive the notice from the Fat Quarter Shop I instantly put my order in. Now I guess it's a question of what to make or should I just keep it... oh hoard is such a harsh word but I do like to "collect" fabrics!

Sarah Jane is one of my favourite fabric designer. I just love her illustration and it's great when it comes to making quilts for children and babies.

She had a mystery box sale the other day and even though I got up early I didn't get it. 60 boxes went out like in seconds. It also included the discontinued line of Children at Play. But I wasn't discouraged, because that day I managed to get some from a local store and that made me feel better. Gosh I do sound like a fabric shopaholic!

Simply Retro Quilt Along!!

A few weeks ago I have stumbled across Janaina's blog and she's hosting a quilt along through Camille Roskelley's latest book Simply Retro. 

I have bought many quilting books in the past and Simply Retro is one of those rare ones where I like each and every one of the patterns in the book. The simple and clean look will suit any family home decor. So this quilt along is a great opportunity to push myself to just do that --- make all of the quilts in Camille's book! I am a little late to the game so I actually missed the first 2 but I have completed the 3rd pattern in the book which is called Baby Love.  

Baby Love is a small quilt about 36 by 36 inches. It's a good size for a baby's play mat/quilt and I use Moda's Apple Jack which gives it a bright and happy tone. As for the back I use some of the left over fabric from Apple Jack mixes Amy butler's Midwest Modern Martini.

  

I have also made these folded star pot holder a while back. Using the tutorial from Moda Bake Shop. It was fun playing with colors, as I am sure I will make some as Christmas present at the end of the year.