Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tuesday Inspiration : :

First, I need to mention quickly that yesterday was my two year blog-iversary! Woot!! I cannot believe that I forgot! I spent this entire month thinking about it, planning for it, and then the business of this past weekend erased it all from my mind. This happened last year, too! LOL So, hows about we celebrate on Friday with a super gorgeous Daisy Janie Tilly giveaway? And shhhh, don't tell my husband that forgetting anniversaries is perfectly acceptable around here. Our 10 year is just 3 months away and I already have my presents picked out! :)

Citrus + Melon

color inspiration -- citrus and melon

Last night I was looking at my new fabric stashings, trying to find a way to link them together, other than the fact that they're all so very pretty. Immediately I thought of citrus and melon!

This turquoise and yellow bundle is from Fresh Squeezed Fabrics. Randi had offered these in one of her Tuesday fat 8th giveaways (today's Tuesday people, go enter!) and I completely fell in love, had to have them! Such a great bundle!!

turquoise and yellow custom bundle -- fresh squeezed fabrics

These, I imagine, have lots of you running out to the nearest Joann. Aunt Edna by Denyse Schmidt! I wasn't planning on buying them, but once I saw them in person, well I just couldn't resist. They were 30% off, but I was a bit surprised at the price increase. I only brought home 1/4 yd cuts since I already have a project in mind.

Aunt Edna!

I made a crown with these pretty melon hues yesterday, too!

hand stitched eloise

And finally, my Riley Blake Chevron Cottons. I'm all about chevron anything and everything right now, how about you? These will be for a pin cushion project I'll be doing as part of the RBD 2012 Pin Cushion Club in May.

Riley Blake Chevron Cottons

How about you? What color combinations are you loving these days? Oh! And my two year sew-iversary is in March, which I really want to celebrate, someone please remind me! :)
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42 comments:

  1. randi--i have to sayJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    such a pretty mosaic! great color!

    thanks for the link, maureen!

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  2. SarahJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Well, Happy Anniversary!!! :D

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  3. Needled MomJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Happy blogaversary! Love the color inspiration.

    I picked up some of the new DS fabric too. Yes, the price increase was a shock. but the fabric felt nicer that the last ones.

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  4. MeelingJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Love "melon" colored anything!! That dandelion grey print is gorgeous and so is the dress form fabric. I've had virtually no time to sew lately :-( and I'm dying to as I've seen all sorts of awesome fabrics!!

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  5. Nat at Made in HomeJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Amazing inspiration! And LOVE LOVE LOVE those fabric bundles...

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  6. Teje KarjalainenJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Oh so lovely fabrics! I love that mosaic you have made and especially the first and last photos - those colours are my favourites (today)!
    Have a great week! x Teje

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I am always so jealous of your fabrics. They're fabulous!

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  8. NicoleJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Ooh, those are yummy fabrics! I'm loving blue and orange.
    That crown is adorable. Do you hand stitch the name?
    Happy blog-iversary!

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  9. Mandy CrandellJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Great fabrics and inspiration!

    http://mandycrandell.blogspot.com/

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  10. StillyBeeJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I'm into the turquoises,earth tones of green, corals, roses, and Barn Reds. A mix of prim, folk and southwestern & log cabinish colors. Vintage and homespun! Happy Anniversary! Love your colors!

    angeldove7dt@gmail.com

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  11. QuilterbellJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I love the crown, not to mention the fabrics!!!!!!!!!

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  12. JaymeJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Happy blog-iversary!!! Gorgeous color combos!!! I love your paint can pic in your pinterest mosaic!!!

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  13. BrieJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Loving Grey these days and orange! Happy blog-iversary

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  14. SvetlanaJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    congrats on your 2nd blogiversary! I love your mosaic, that citrus and melon look so "yummy" together. Great combo. I also love everything and anything chevron, and when it's grey combined with yellow, even better.

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  15. Heather D.January 31, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I'll be here for the giveaway!! Happy anniversary.

    I am liking the medium gray paired with pretty much anything else. I know there are those that love the gray and those that don't, and I'm one that definitely does!

    I looooove those chevron cottons that you have pictured!

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  16. june s. in irelandJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Happy two-year blog anniversary, Maureen!
    Thanks for giving us all the chance to enter into this great giveaway.
    I don't know if my first comment/post went through, so here 'tis again: My favourite colour combinations depend on the seasons and my own mood, so right now, I'm in love with purple and deep yellow. But I also love blue and orange, and red and green (be it Christmastime or not), and also turquoise blue and deep yellow are beautiful combinations, too.
    Have a great week/day celebrating a brilliant and truly happy blog, and thanks again for the chance at all these beautiful fabrics.

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  17. JennyJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Love all the colors and fabrics! I must go sew now!

    Happy Anniversary too! :)

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  18. teammckownJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Happy 2 years! Ok, so do I have that right you have only been sewing for less than 2 years??!! Holy-Moly I need to get on the ball!!!! You do fantastic work! I must say your blog is one of my favorite visits, it feels so cozy. Isn't that weird that the computer screen makes you feel "cozy", but you make it happen! I too love the chevrons and right now I am obsessed with different shades of aquas and corals. Thanks for letting me into your creative world!!

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  19. Jennie P.January 31, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    HaPpy Blog-iversary! Super awesome for you! I love that little crown you made.

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  20. Lynn DouglassJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Happy blogiversary! Just discovered your blog, and I'm so glad I did! I'm finding myself really drawn to violet and orange, of all things. A year ago, I hated orange! Now, I look for it!

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  21. lisaroyJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Mine's tomorrow! xo

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  22. Katy CameronJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Happy blogiversary! I think my colours I'm working with right now would be best described as eclectic ;o)

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  23. lisaroyhandbagsJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Mine's tomorrow! xo

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  24. rachael {imagine gnats}January 31, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    loving these colors :) and i was a little shocked at $3/yd price hike too. but still brought some home! happy two years to you... and if you're interested, i'd be happy to throw in something for a sew-iversary giveaway.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Happy blog anniversary. I love colour combination pink and green, pastels if possible.

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  26. Jeanne GwinJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Happy 2 year anniversary kiddo! You do a great job on your blog.

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  27. AdditionsstyleJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Happy blog anniversary! What a wonderful collection of colors, I hope you enjoy all your new fabric.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  28. MaryJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Oh Maureen! Everything is wonderful! I especially love the crown...Eloise is my mom's name :)

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  29. liniecatJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    2 years waheyyy!
    Ive got a hankering to use turquoise and purple.........and I will, somehow!

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  30. Richard HealeyJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I am making some purple quilts for my 13 year old girl and on for her 13 year old cousin.

    http//richardquilts.blogspot.com

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  31. RosaJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Happy bloganniversary!Two years..yippee.Have fun with your beautiful new fabrics!

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  32. Live a Colorful LifeJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Congrats on two years. Lots of inspiration here! Hmmm. I'm pretty happy with orange paired with grey or turquoise or pink.

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  33. Carrie P.January 31, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Oh, such lovely fabrics. I like them all that you have posted. Love the photo collage too. Great inspiration.

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  34. VickiTJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    ooh all those pretty colors make me smile. :) I'm still snickering at you forgetting your anniversary. LOL You must have gotten married just a few months before my hubby and I because we'll be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary on Julu 13th this year.

    My favorite color combo is always blue and purple but, I'm still really loving the turquoise and red, and lately alot of pink and browns because I'm deciding on fabrics to make our Granddaughter baby stuff in the next couple of weeks. I've procrastinated a LOOONG time and now that she's due in just about two weeks, I guess maybe I should get my backend working on that stuff; don't you? Oh, and yes, I AM the queen of procrastination. (my husband would totally agree considering many times I'm still finishing up Christmas gifts as company is coming in the back door - true story.)

    Can't wait till Friday to see what you have up your sleeve.

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  35. JezibelsJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I really admire your posts, and love the pics, other readers may not know how time consuming it is to compose your posts on blogs (I do and sometimes let mine go for weeks), let alone comprise a collage AND below the picture of everything you have the link to where you found the photo. Your tops girl!

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  36. CherylJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Happy two years! Gorgeous fabrics!!

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  37. Connie @ Daydream In ColorFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Happy blogiversary! I love following your projects. They inspire me to spend more time being creative!

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  38. ElfReneeFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Ooh! I need the owl measuring cups!!

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  39. RachelleFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I love teal and red; just seems to work really well for some reason

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  40. robinFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    I love turquoise, white, and red. :) Red just makes me happy!

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  41. JudiFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Congrats on the two years! Time certainly flies by when you're having fun. My favorite color combo is turquoise and red.

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  42. Sharni CrossettMay 15, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Lovely colour inspiration...have fallen in love with this combination!! Great photos!!

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