Blogger’s Quilt Festival
October 9th, 2009
I’m late to the Blogger’s Quilt Festival (thank you Amy!)… but hey, I was making everyone pancakes. What a night… I don’t think anyone slept last night. But then, who sleeps at slumber parties? Really. I need a nap, and it’s only Day Uno of the party - and there’s lots more room for lots more NMG peeps.
So last Festival I cheated and showed two quilts. This Festival… I’m showing one. I’ve turned over a new leaf and am playing by the rules - and today I am good and on my best behavior (tomorrow I go back to my old disobedient and risqué ways… and don’t be surprised if you find zucchini in your apple pancakes - which of course I will deny).
Not just because I love the colors, or the fabric, or the quilt pattern… it’s because it’s my “Wonder Twin Super-Powers Activated” quilt. About 2½ years ago Pam surprised me with the cutest little bundle of some Windham fabric from her stash…
and unbeknownst to each other - we were each making a quilt from the SAME quilt pattern from the SAME little Japanese quilt book called “Square Patchwork” at the SAME time. Photo above is right after I made it - at my previous home - and apparently I was a much neater and organized person back then.
Book info: Square Patchwork ISBN4-8347-6441-9
It was all very Gift of Magi like - but Pam’s and my watches and hair survived unscathed. I have very, very, very little wall space in my teenie weenie studio… but this is one quilt that I will find space for so I can look at it every day. Everything gets moved around this quilt. What’s in front, beside, above and below is dictated by the quilt (like the birdie branch a friend made). Yup… WTS-PA rules the roost. At least the wall roost.
Ok… apple pancakes are just about ready!
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Good times, quilting and absurdity from my teenie weenie tiny little studio in the woods.
So pretty! I love this quilt - it’s just so happy and beautiful!
October 9th, 2009It is beautiful!
October 9th, 2009I’m swooning… SWOONING I tell you! So much cuteness and wonderfulness… AND MIMI! It’s too much… too much! Thud.
October 9th, 2009Lovely design and just YUMMY fabric!
October 9th, 2009I used to make pizza that a crust made out of shredded zucchini — very good, actually! I love your quilt. Funny, because in the first photo I thought it was a big quilt, in the second photo I thought it was a little smaller, but in the third photo I see how small it actually is. Just lovely!
October 9th, 2009Oooh, they’re both just adorable — great minds think alike! Sorry I can’t join the party — i hab a cowd and I’m sure you don’t want it, so I’ll stay home. Besides, it’s probably time I took my turn….
October 9th, 2009Yes, swooning would be the word…love your quilt and the story and the cute pink bird…love, love, love it! I was late to the party too…just finished my post!
October 9th, 2009I love this quilt too and would also plan everything around it. So weird that you were making the same quilt with the same fabric. You two must be cosmically connected.
October 9th, 2009Very cute, and interesting to see your studio. I’m wondering, how do you hang the quilts on the walls in your studio? It doesn’t look like you use curtain rods.
October 9th, 2009So pretty and vintage looking! The fabric looks like beautiful old handkerchiefs!
October 9th, 2009it’s wonderful and oh so you!!
October 9th, 2009Isn’t it great when you and a friend are thinking the same thing?! Very adorable little quilt too. It works so well in your studio. Cheers!
October 9th, 2009Always a pleasure to visit your site and enjoy your creativity. And, by the way, LOVE the quilt. Maybe I’ll stop surfing the web and get started on one for myself (inspiration strikes!)
–ELIZABETH E, #115
October 9th, 2009Soo pretty and I love your little creative space. Hope you enjoyed those pancakes.
October 9th, 2009Love it! You have a great way with the fabrics, but I think I said that before. Love the room it is hanging in too (O: You must feel very happy there.
October 9th, 2009swoon. Your studio.. ahhhhh the quilt fits right in too, what beautiful colours!
October 9th, 2009I would move in and love your red and aqua deco around your uplifting little quilts. “Gute Laune” quilts!
October 9th, 2009p.s. smooch for the ………….!!
I love your studio!
October 10th, 2009Your collection of red & aqua mini’s is awesome
October 10th, 2009That’s so pretty. Love your sewing rooms, old and new.
October 10th, 2009You must be a natural decorator. Love the quilt and love how it blends with your space.
October 10th, 2009Can I come play in your studio? It is just awash with cuteness. That little pink birdie nearly killed me.
October 10th, 2009What a wonderful quilt and what a wonderful story. That is just so cool.
October 10th, 2009I have crushes on you and Pam so I LOVE this story. mwah.
October 10th, 2009I love the quilt Monica. It is so bright and cheery. Your studio is fantastic!
October 10th, 2009I love your quilt. Thanks for sharing and for participating in the Blogger’s Fall Quilt Festival.
SewCalGal
October 10th, 2009Love this — it’s so pretty and cheery and makes me feel happy just to look at it. Nice job and thanks for submitting so I could have a chance to see this beauty.
October 10th, 2009I got goosebumps hearing that story! Woot! How very cosmic or you two! I mean go figure the odds on those two combos from two different people! Your space is so dreamy. Truly I squealed aloud when I saw the happiness of it all! You know I just bought 2 yards of turquoise fabric with fat ol red polka dots (michael miller) and I hope he checked with you before designing it. It should say on the selvedge edge “Happy Zombie Dreamy Dotties”. Those royalties are really gonna perk up your Christmas Club fund!! Could I please have a little cute fiesta ware cup of peanut butter with my pancakes? I hope my plate is the red one. It does make the food taste so much more yummy! xxoo Pam in Chico
October 10th, 2009Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!! I’m totally late to the slumber party which has been the story of my life the last few weeks. I hope there’s one little day old apple pancake left for me:)
October 11th, 2009Hi.
I think we should have an awards show “The Quemmy Awards” after market to give out a “Golden Quilt” to whomever had the best coverage of market. Maybe we could have different categories..Most Timely Postings…Most Coverage/Pictures…Best Market Stories.
October 11th, 2009Such a happy quilt. Love it, love it. I have to say I also love that you call all of us “fabulous” when we “allegedly” comment. Are those Longaberger baskets I see under your quilt? Love those too. New to blogland and just found yours. Will definitely be back for a visit. Thanks for sharing.
October 11th, 2009this is a beauty! and i love your studio, it’s so charming and happy.
October 11th, 2009That is such a great story! Great minds think alike. What a pretty, cheerful quilt! I love it!
Mmmm, apple pancakes. I just went apple-picking yesterday, and to an apple festival today…let me know if you need any more apples! Bagels are on the way!
October 11th, 2009Hi Monica,
October 11th, 2009the quilt is absolutely beautiful and your sewing studio looks so sweet.
Einfach nur wunderschön!!
Liebe Grüße
Sabine
This quilt is lovely! It looks wonderful in your craft room.
Your sewing room is so cute and I love all the details you’ve included. It’s such a happy place!
October 12th, 2009I love the quilt the colors are amazing.
October 12th, 2009So much joy. What a wonderful place to create and live. The quilt is dazzling!
October 12th, 2009Fun twin brain wave thing! And cute quilt too!
October 12th, 2009Well, I’ve just spent more than half an hour looking at your site. I love it, so much inspiration. Bravo.
October 13th, 2009I love the colours of this quilt and it looks lovely on the wall there! The border fabric you have used is just perfect!
October 13th, 2009There are so many entries in the festival I can’t iamgine I will see them all…but it is so stormy today I can and peek at quite a few, so I decided to check out all the blogs that have “happy” in the name…so dear zombie I am glad that I did. What a bright visual delight you have provided. I go now, to prowl around your blog - you see why I am unlikely to see the whole show, I don’t want to skim past such lovely blogs and not really see. Thanks for inviting me ( all of us) in!
October 13th, 2009lovely quilt and studio. nice blog!
October 13th, 2009Love the quilt. Very beautiful and sweet how it blends and separates too. Funny about you and Pam doing the same thing, same same same. I think I have that book. I even think I have that fabric!
October 14th, 2009this is beautiful..how fun that you were both were working on the same quilt at the same time…great story
October 14th, 2009Your blog is so much fun to read, and I love your photos. Wish I could transport your sewing room here. It looks like such a happy place to be! And I love the little pink birdie! How cute!
October 16th, 2009My daughter is a student at Pacific, and also a quilter/crafter, so I sent her your blog site. She is going to go check out those Voodoo donuts!
I love the aqua and red together. It is so pretty. I would love to work in a room decorated as nice as yours is.
October 16th, 2009Cheerful Quilt. Delightful colors, fabrics, design. You did a fantastic job.
Thanks for sharing and participating in the Bloggers Quilt Festival.
SewCalGal
October 17th, 2009You made me all weepy at market when I read this and I can’t believe I didn’t leave a comment. So I am now. And I’m going to get mine out and quilt it so I can activate my WTSP today. I need it.
October 20th, 2009yum… pancakes.. save some for me
October 21st, 2009What a beautiful quilt. I love the flowers.
October 22nd, 2009LOVE this quilt!! And it’s so pretty hanging on your wall.
And I’m REALLY jealous of your cute turquoise-y Hello Kitty sewing machine! AAAACK! adorable. seriously.
dying of cuteness.
October 29th, 2009