Describe Happy: name game swap

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3.16.2012

Happy Moment #50: What I Made

A Friday ritual with Soulemama. A single (or a few) photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary, happy moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments too.

Made for the Name Game Swap for Josie McRazie at Insanity Defense

3.14.2012

Wednesday WIP: This Sewing Factory is Crankin'

I have managed a bit of very focused sewing which is allowing me to reach my goal of finishing a ton of things by the weekend for a swap and to enter two shows. I wasn't really sure I'd be able to get it all done, but it's happening!!

--FINISHED-- Name Game Swap
Finished this mini quilt up and popped it in the mail. My secret swap partner should be getting it today or tomorrow! Below is a little sneaky peak. I'll show the whole thing once it reaches it's new home!

--GETTING BINDING-- {At Sunrise}: Confetti Quilt

My confetti style quilt which you can see the making of here, is ready for binding. In fact, I did pick out and attach the binding to the front (not pictured). So, all I have to do is hand sew the binding to the back, make a hanging sleeve and label... and this one is D-U-N!

And yes.... seriously, this is hands down one of my favorite pieces! It's a scene which I have had in my head for a long time and I'm glad it's finally down in fiber!

--IN PROGRESS-- {The Lake}: Landscape Quilt

You might remember that I started this art quilt in a guild class recently and I am determined to finish it in time for the next guild meeting (next Tuesday)... and that also means that I could still enter it in my upcoming work art show.

I spent time last night cutting out the rest of the template pieces, cutting mountain and sky fabrics, and sticking them together. The hardest part of this freezer paper technique is that you can't see the work progress because it's, well, covered with freezer paper. I'm going to leave you with this teasing picture of it.

If you're wondering... I did pull the freezer paper off the whole thing last night and I adore it so far. I also gave it a backing, basted it, and started to quilt it. Feels like my little sewing 'factory' is really humming along nicely!!

--ON PAUSE--

Laughing Leaves with Frieda Anderson

More of the project can be seen here. I am really darn tempted to try and finish up this piece over the weekend as well. I know.. I know.. call me crazy, but this would give me a final piece to enter in my work art show!

Spinning Starlets {English Paper Piecing} -- a.k.a. I've reached a new level of crazy!

I will pick this up again once my quilt show pieces are d-o-n-e; only 6 weeks to go! Following along with the Block Party at Selfsewn; creating Rose Stars. You can read about my overall experience with English Paper Piecing!

{Your're My Sunshine}: Bottled Rainbows {ticker tape quilt-along}

Still no deadline for this one. The way things are going, maybe I pick this up once my show pieces are done?

This Week's Work in Progress (WiP) Stats:

Last WiP Wednesday Total: 6
New Projects: 0

Finished Projects: 1 (Name Game Swap mini)
Total WiP's: 5

3.07.2012

Mail Call!! {Name Swap Quilt}

I got a package all the way from Australia!!

Cute peppery polka dots... what could it be... hurry open it already!

I restrained... and opened the card first. And then it hit me... duh! This must be from the Name Game Quilt Swap that I joined over at Samelia's Mum!

Isn't the picture on the card just amazing? There was a beautiful message inside from my secret partner... who I now know to be Cassie from Cassthecoolest!

Squee... so I couldn't wait a moment later. I took the hanging from the plastic baggy... and began to unfold it and wow!! Just wow!!

The pleating, prairie points, sun shape, and orange are just so me me me!! I can't wait to hang it on my wall!

Cassie, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to make something handmade for me. It warms my sewing room and will make me smile often!!

1.23.2012

Name Game Swap Inspirations

I have pulled together my inspiration collage for the Name Game Swap!! So much fun to go through my pins and favorites to gather up what makes me smile in my Describe Happy blog journey!

Hi Secret Swap Partner (if you're reading this), hope you are well!!

I hope this inspiration board helps you narrow down your ideas. But really, the sky is the limit. Think happy and upbeat, let your smile be your guide, and overall I hope you enjoy creating your piece; I am so looking forward to treasuring it!

Ok, here is the inside scoop... I find myself drawn to bright happy colors, nature undertones, silliness, scrappiness, positiveness, and irregular shapes. I also have a love for buttons, raw natural edges, mushrooms, the forest and forest critters. And if you found a way to work in my pups... well, that would rock my socks off!!