Monday, February 27, 2012

A New Stitch & Quilt Along . . .

Hello!

Sorry I've been gone so long. I've been really out of it lately. I've been very tired, with lots of allergy problems and just haven't felt like doing anything. I have managed to get some cleaning and organizing done. My projects are lining up though. Hopefully I can get back to sewing again soon. I miss it!

In the meantime I discovered a new Stitch & Quilt Along I'm joining . . .


It's the Garden Steps Stitch & Quilt Along with Clover & Violet. Here's the sample block . . .


It's so yummy and so me!  :)  You should go and check it out!

For the quilt I need 12 fat quarters and a solid for the center. Last week I noticed that Sew Lux Fabric & Gifts had the fabric I wanted to use on sale. I could pick out the 12 fat quarters I wanted and order just them so I did. It arrived today . . .


Such pretty packaging! I almost didn't want to open it . . . (almost.)  ;)  Here's a close up of their business card . . .


I choose to use Ruby by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. I just love it!  :)  Here it is all wrapped up . . .


And another view . . .


Here are the twelve fat quarters I choose . . .


 Aren't they yummy?!!! The quilt requires two colorways so I'm using red . . .


and aqua . . .


I already have some white on hand so I'll be using that. Now I just need to figure out what threads I'll be using for the embroidery. Then check my stock and order the ones I don't have. I can't wait to get started on this one. It looks so fun!  :)

Until next time . . .


10 comments:

  1. Cherise, I love the Ruby fabric it has been my favorite for a while. I also thought about doing the Stitch & Quilt along too! I have another stitching project in the works! lol

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  2. Oh, such pretty fabrics! Wishing I had a bundle of these to 'play' with and even more so, the TIME to play with them! :)

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  3. Welcome back! You were missed :) Love your fabric choices and I'm excited to get started on this quilt along too!

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  4. I've been seeing those colors together and I LOVE it! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  5. I have a bundle of Ruby in my closet. I love that fabric line...

    I considered joining in this stitch and quilt along...I guess I am still considering it.

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  6. THat looks like such a fun block! I think it'd be a great stash-buster too. I absolutely love e packaging your bundle came in. How cute is that?

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  7. I just love that fabric. I have a few pieces. What a great choice.
    Hugs
    donna

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  8. What a pretty package Cherise, it will make one gorgeous quilt....I have some Bliss that I am thinking of using for my Garden Steps QAL...it will be a fun project!!

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