Halloween is coming!

Where in the world did August go? Just a few minutes ago it was August 5th! Onward! I love September! It's the unofficial start of Fall. While the temperatures are still in the 90's here it sure doesn't feel like fall. But everywhere I see Halloween stuff. Now I have to admit it is my favorite holiday. Always has been. I think Halloween should last for 2 months at least. If my DH would not put up a fuss, I would start decorating for Halloween now. Crazy you say? Nope, and come on admit it there are a lot of you out there that feel the same way. What is there not to like about Halloween? So... since I am doing a give away...and I told you that if you comment on my blog you would be entered to win fat quarters from my stash, I thought why not make it Halloween fabric? Then I got the idea...why not make the fat quarters so that you could actually have a project to make it out of? How about a Halloween purse? I have fabric left over from my Boo Kitty Handbag. The named changed to BK Handbag after Halloween was over that year but the pattern is the same, just the fabrics were different. So how many of your Halloween fanatics would love a kit of fabric and the pattern? So.. the giveaway will end the end of September. That's enough time for you shy sewers to comment isn't it? Some already have...and you are STILL in the running. I am posting pictures of the Boo Kitty Handbag.. so you can see what you can make. The handles and trims aren't included but I am sure you can find them in your area. Tell me how you decorate, how you celebrate and what makes Halloween so special. Now is the time to work on those Fall and Halloween projects. My house looks like a shrine to that spirited holiday. All things Halloween are revered and carefully displayed for their individual spookiness, cuteness, and eeriness, (not so sure those are even real words but hey they are now). And all of  you Quilters, if you have never made a Sun Bonnet Sue Witch, what Are you waiting for? I made this cutie several years ago from a pattern in a magazine. I have quite a collection of witches and she fit right in. So come on, leave me a comment!

Back to work on new patterns. Happy sewing and may your bobbins always be full.

Robin

A Vintage Tale

I posted 2 pictures last time...and you all are saying"What the heck are those?" Well that was the sneak peek... It is a peek at a new quilt that is coming soon. My inspiration is a vintage quilt. I love all aspects of quilting but I am truly a traditional quilter. Tradition makes me happy. It is a connection to the past. It is a glimpse into what was and how simple life was before HD Tvs and Cell phones and Netflix. Now don't get me wrong...I love those things too but I do love to take a trip down memory lane and revisit places and people from my childhood. So if you too love the traditional then this one is for you. I can't wait to show it to you but for now you will have to be satisfied with the sneak peeks. Oh and this post I am including a picture of Hari. Laura posted a wonderful story, how about you? I know you have one to share. Let's hear from you!

Bobbins full speed ahead!!

Robin

Kitten Tales and Sneak Peeks

Trying to get back on here and write an update. The past 2 weeks have been BUSY as I am trying to finish 3 quilts. Okay so I do have 2 1/2 done. But that means now I need to write the patterns and that is actually the hardest part. I have to do it when there isn't anyone around. Complete silence and no interruptions are the only way I can get them written. I am giving you a sneak peek at one of them. Now I am still running the giveaway....so PLEASE leave a comment. Hey it's for fabric! I don't write about my kitty very often. She is a love...a real love and I have been close to losing her so many times in the past year I have lost count. She is still hanging in there and she still acts so happy. She is 18 years old and was born in my closet. Her story is that her Mother was feral and just showed up at my house one day, PG and homeless and hungry. It took a while before she would let me within 10 feet of her. She finally did and finally let me bring her into the house. Well it was kitten time and I was in the kitchen cooking when my girls heard little cries. We searched the house and found the Mommy cat with her new batch of kittens in the bottom of my closet. We also had a dog..my Corkey. He was the love of my life..a Golden Retriever. The Mommy cat loved that dog! So Hari was born in that closet. The girls called her Hairy as she was so so fuzzy! The name stuck. I changed the spelling of her name. She is the last one now and everyday is a treasure. Mommy cat made it to 19 years old; Corkey lived 17 years, which is darn near unheard of for a Golden. So Hari is my last baby. I take more time with her and spend more time with her than I probably should. I don't get as much accomplished as I should as spending time with her is precious. I once heard...Tomorrow is promised to no one. There is my baby cat story... how about sharing your story with me.   Let me hear from you. Happy Sewing... Robin

Reuse, rethink and redo

New things that have come this summer are a third in the Seasons line: Summer…..At the Beach table runner. It is full of cool blues to remind you of the ocean blue and seashells and last but not least, a sand pail and shovel, one of my favorite toys as child. Whether you lived near a beach or maybe traveled to one for family vacations, this runner will bring a touch of nostalgia and a splash of cool for your summer table.

Reuse, redo, reorganize, and rethink. That has been my mantra this year. I reorganized my sewing space. A new sewing cabinet found home in my sewing room and that started a whole chain of events. I am not finished yet but I am well on my way. I made curtains and purged all the notions and items that we as quilters and sewers collect. I am currently looking for an old child’s dresser. I want a wooden one, tall enough I can use the top as space to use and store my light box. The 3-4 drawers will hold all the smaller items that need a place to live but I don’t want to see on a daily basis. I have been keeping my eye out of inspirational things for some small spaces on the walls.

Last Saturday a lovely lady and her friend came into the local quilt shop where I work 1 day a week. She was looking for fabric that had a vintage flavor. She brought with her a “book”. After a closer look, that book was actually a tablet of 12 X 12 scrapbooking papers. OMG what gorgeous images were in this book! One of the images and one she was pulling colors and “feeling” from was of a Robin sitting on a branch and looking over at her nest with 3 beautiful blue eggs in it. I gasped. It was so beautiful. It looked like a watercolor painting. I asked where she had found the book and she told me at “Michaels”. In our area that is a large chain craft store. I thanked her and told her I would be going out and finding myself one as I had to have that print. After all it is of a Robin. She cheerfully tore that page out of me, explaining there were 2 more copies still in the book. What a generous thing to do. After we had found her fabric and I had cut all the beautiful yardage she had chosen she happily went to go and start her vintage quilt. Quilters are the most generous people. We happily give scraps of fabric, whole yardage, time, opinions, and whatever else we can give to others who share and know firsthand our passion, QUILTING. I am including a picture of that print that stole my heart and will get it framed this week. I have just the place on my wall where it will give me inspiration and provide a nostalgic tug at my heart each time I look at it. Tell me what inspires you? What makes your hear leap at the sight or sound of? When the world is wobbling for you, what brings you back from the brink and renews your spirit? Leave me a post and let’s see how many wonderful things we can share here. I will be doing a giveaway of 6 Fat Quarters from my stash. If you post a comment, you get one entry, if you blog about this post and giveaway you will get 2 more entries. It has been a dry spell here for blogging but I promise to be better and blog more. Happy sewing and may your bobbins always be full

Robin

Lights... Camera... Action!

Lights…..Camera….Action!

I want to announce to you all, that I just finished taping the first of 3 new shows for the Harwood Podcast Network. This will be my second time on Let’s Quilt and I am so excited to do this show. Helene Woods is just a wonderful lady and as I have said before a very talented quilter among other things. We will be doing a darling project that you see here to the right. The Let’s Quilt podcasts are FREE! How cool is that? So if you want to take a class and join us. Check back and I will let you all know when the episodes start airing. Meanwhile go check out the other fabulous shows they have. There is literally something for everyone. Cindy (Helene’s daughter) is one terrific cook and I can personally attest to the fabulous recipes she cooks on her shows. So when you have a few minutes today go check out Harwood Podcasts it will be well worth your time.

Meanwhile I am off this morning to a photo shoot so I can post some new patterns on my website. Make your day a great one with whatever you decide to do.

Happy sewing!

Robin

Welcome Spring!

Big things are happening here at Seams Delightful. 3 new patterns are getting ready to make their debut! This calls for something special. This weekend Spring officially starts and I have had the spring cleaning bug. Been working hard at home doing all that hard, heavy and oh so necessary cleaning that needs to be done at least twice a year. Yes I am paying for it with my back but a few days of resting it should get me back on the good foot. We are also sprucing up the website to make it fresher and cleaner. Keep tuned and see what we come up with.

For those of you that have been waiting for the Flirty Girl Bath pattern. It’s coming soon. If you would like to pre-order your pattern you may. Just place Flirty Girl Bath in your cart and as soon as it arrives here, we will send it out to you with free shipping. For the limited time, 03/19/10 through 03/26/10, there will be free shipping on all orders so here is your chance to indulge in a bit of economic stimulus for yourself!  Hope you have a fabulous weekend. Sew Happy!

Robin

Interview with a Quilter

My friend Helene Wood, a very talented quilter,  has added a new talent to add to her resume, Show Host. Helene is the host of "Let's Quilt". Let's Quilt is one of the newest podcast programs from http://www.harwoodpodcast.com/. 2009 was an especially busy year for Helene, her daughter Cindy and grandson, Cameron. This talented family has taken the internet world by storm. Helene came to me just before the holidays and asked if I would come on her show and talk about my quilts and my designs. "Would I come on your show?" Oh my God yes I would come. What an honor for me. I was thrilled. Helene told me she wanted to talk about my newest quilt design, Carolina Rose. So in January 2010, we taped the show. It is up now and available for viewing. I hope you will take a few minutes and click on the link above, then click on "Let's Quilt" and sit down with a cup of tea and visit with Helen and myself. While you are there, browse through the numerous episodes listed for quilting. Cindy and Cameron also host cooking shows and techology shows. What a talented family and oh so generous in their knowledge. I wish them every sucess. Oh and they have asked me back! I can't wait to do another episode.