Color ❤ : :

Today I am sewing up a storm and loving all the color! Which is why I am a little late to putting something up here today. I decided to spend the morning sewing while I was alone! And, I am feeling a little better too, so thank you for all the well wishes!

Using yesterday's rainbow + patchwork inspiration, I had a little fun putting this new patchwork, scrappy owlie together. I'm not sure if I should make yet another pillow out of this 12x12 applique piece or maybe a little Fall tote bag for the kids to lug around. What do you think?



I plan to finish whatever becomes of my owl applique with my new Community Critters. Aren't they cute?



We all agree -- this owl is our favorite. So sweet!



I spent most of my free sewing time this morning sewing with Daisy Janie's new Tilly collection. I am making a pillow for Jan's Quilt Market Booth and I am so, so, so excited!!! Aren't these gorgeous? This group premiers at Houston Quilt Market at the end of this month and yardage goes on sale in November!



And, these new crown orders are now finished and just went out the door!



I'm dreaming up a plan for these, as well! This bundle of Little Apples is a huge hit with the kids. We all love them! And, have you seen Aneela's peak at her newest line? They just get better and better!



Now it's your turn! What are you up to today???

p.s. Wishing safe travels to everyone heading off to the Sewing Summit! I can't wait to see what I'll be missing. Enjoy!!!

a wip and a winner : :

To those who just found me this weekend and from Julie's blog, The Intrepid Thread, welcome, welcome! 

While finishing up a stack of Birthday Crown orders late last night I was dreaming up the idea for my next quilt. It's a continuation of the wip I shared a while back, with lots of color, appliques, and free motion quilting. I'm excited to see it all come together! Here's a little peek.



What are you working on this week? I'd love to see! Feel free to leave a link for us to visit in the comments.

And now... we have a WINNER! 

First, I want to say a big THANK YOU to The Intrepid Thread for offering such a sweet giveaway!!! If you've fallen in love with these fabrics, you can find all the brand new Little Apple colors and prints, in 1/2 yd and full yd cuts, as well as a large variety of bundles in The Intrepid Thread's fabric shop right now!



Thank You to all of you who entered, I'm so glad you all liked our Giveaway! I know that not winning is not much fun at all -- my apologies for that! So, good news -- I'll be hosting a new giveaway here again this Friday and as often as I can, hopefully each Friday! Be sure stop back. I think it's such a wonderful way to end each week, I hope you think so too!

So without further ado, from 893 entries Mr. Random says our lucky winner is comment #57, pasqueflower!!! I hope you enjoy your winnings, I can't wait to see what you make! Both The Intrepid Thread and I will be in touch!

Thanks again and Happy Monday!!!

A Sponsor {Giveaway} : :

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It's time for a Giveaway!



My sponsor The Intrepid Thread is a family owned and run business. They carry Fat Quarters, Half Yards, Yards, and Yardage, as well as patterns and embellishments. Their designer fabrics include many of our favorites -- Joel Dewberry, Anna Maria Horner, Riley Blake, and Aneela Hoey just to name a few! The owners work extremely hard everyday to bring their customers the best fabrics, at the best prices, with high quality customer service!



The Prize!

The Intrepid Thread is generously offering their brand new Little Apples Fat Quarter Bundle in Aqua! That's eight Fat Quarters (2 yards) of these adorable designs, the latest fabric collection from the super talented Aneela Hoey! I think this collection is just perfect for Fall sewing.

One lucky MCH reader will receive a Fat Quarter cut of each : :

• Round Round in Aqua
• Leaves in Aqua
• Outfits in Aqua
• Sweater Check in Aqua
• Buttons in Aqua
• Trees in Aqua
• Little Apples in Aqua
• Tortoises in Aqua

Aren't they adorable!

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,

1. Simply add a comment to this post. (one entry) you can include what you'd make if you won.
2. Follow The Intrepid Thread Blog. Just let me know that you follow their blog by making a separate comment to record that entry.(one entry)
3. Followers of my blog get an additional chance! Just let me know that you follow my blog by making a separate comment to record that entry.(one entry)

That’s 3 possible entries! Enter now through 10 o'clock pm (EST) Sunday, September 18th. I will announce the winner this Monday morning in a new post here on the blog.

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you should you win!

Good Luck!!!

Thank you and a huge thanks to The Intrepid Thread!!!

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