Busy Weekend...

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Critters Sampler Quilt Top

So tickled to be nearly ready for quilting on this top. My Wooly Critter Sampler quilt (Designed by Linda Hohag - Brandywine Designs) only needs a few small touches and it will be ready to head to the quilter.

I began this quilt in January 2014, although our Coffee Club at Sandy's Quilt Shop purchased our patterns in 2013. It's difficult to believe that this quilt has been six years in the making! I enjoyed every second of Linda's lovely designs, and would recommend this project to every quilter who loves applique'. This was my first wool applique' quilt, and I'm sure it's not going to be the last.

Brynwood Needleworks - Custom Order - Brynwood Union Jack Bella Tote

 

After spending most of Saturday in the garden (with the red neck to prove it!),  I had a custom Bella order to make. So, Sunday, I played in the studio and made this one. It's going to a new home today.

I'm going to see my Dad again today. Our visits these days are a blessing, and I look forward to them, even though it involves three hours of driving to get to his home and then back to the farmhouse. While I'm visiting with Dad, Tag will be preparing his blog post for tomorrow. Perhaps puppy updates? You'll have to come back to see.

Introducing "Jack"...

My newest little "bit of Britain". This compact Union Jack dog is actually supposed

to be a doorstop. I think he's adorable and he's going to fit right in around here.

 For now, I'm going to keep him on my side table, right next to my favorite photo of

Handsome, Taggart and me from Christmas. We take a new family picture each

year and I do believe that this one will be hard to beat. Sorry. I got sidetracked.

Anyway, I've named my sweet little British flag doggie "Jack", and in a week or 

so, I'll probably move him into the studio. He'll be a good dog, but one thing is 

for sure. He won't ever be employed as a doorstop. I have other plans for him.

It's July 1st already. No looking back. Time to focus on this months' goals.

A Few Favorites...

 That's what I'm doing...

You know, like the duck who looks calm and restful floating on the pond.

If you look underwater, though, her little legs are paddling like crazy. 

I'm in the studio, hard at work on a commissioned project. I can't tell you

the details. It's not mine to share. Once the project is finished, you'll know

all about it, but I can't even show you a little peek and risk giving it away.

 So, while I'm sewing away, I'll just share a couple of images from my studio.

My favorite little, red notebook and Union Jack pencil are always close

at hand. I never know when an idea will strike that I need to write down!

You've met my little mouse before. He's "Downright Cheerful" from the amazing 

hands of Susan Pilotto at Mouse Droppings. The backdrop is the Moda™ 

fabric line I'll be using when I do the Love Letters quilt later this year. 

These are just some of the fabrics and little studio touches that 

bring me many happy hours when I'm busy creating. I hope you enjoy

them, too, as I get back to my project. I'm really having fun with this so

don't worry that I'm tolling away at some thankless job. Not the case at all.

Enjoy your Friday. The weekend is only hours away!

My Newest Completed iPad Case...

A padded, safe spot for my iPad to sleep.

 Yes. I finished my iPad case yesterday!

The front with the flap open, showing the velcro closure.

 To honor my British birthplace and Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee...

The back, featuring Lillalotta's "Keep Calm" wide twill ribbon.

 I chose a Union Jack and "streets of London" theme.

Nice, soft and coordinated inside.

I lined my case with soft blue flannel.

Of course, I had to add a strip of fabrics mirroring the exterior of the case...

and my Brynwood label.

One folded "Keep Calm" label will hold my stylus. I'm using my Union Jack pencil for the photo.

 It's the perfect size for my first generation iPad.

I'm also finishing a second one better sized to the second generation iPad.

That one will be available for sale soon.

(If you're interested in one, please email me for more information.)

Now that I have this project finished, I'm on to one of my UFOs.

More on that tomorrow.