Sale Item of the Week

Hi all! I have a new sale-item-of-the-week on Etsy and it's this totally cute Prayer Flag table runner. I don't know what it is about these fabrics, but I just love them. I've made a large luncheon cloth for my grandmother with it, and I've even made a table runner for myself using the fabrics. They're colorful and fun for spring or summer, without being too bright.

 

This runner is on sale this week for $25 with free shipping.

 

Have a great week!

Too Cute Baby Quilts

I've been hard at work the past couple days making these little baby quilts. I just love them! And if I had a baby I'd be in real trouble because I'd want to keep them all for myself. I listed 6 and here are a few-

These would make a fabulous gift if you know anyone who has a baby! You can see more in my Etsy shop.

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!

All Set Up

My long arm machine is all set up and I've been practicing a bit.

It's huge but luckily it fits perfectly in my sun room.

I took this little video yesterday of me quilting my very first quilt. Please excuse the quality, I was holding my iphone with one hand and quilting with the other.

I've been completely bombarded by homework and yesterday I decided to take a break from it and quilt. I have a couple more big projects and final exams due by the end of next week. Until then I don't intend to get any painting or quilting done. But hopefully over my short break I'll get something accomplished.

Hope you're all having a great week!

Free Shipping on Etsy

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! Mine was pretty quiet, as it was just my husband and myself. He even did the cooking!

In the spirit of "Black Friday" I thought I'd have a sale on Etsy this weekend. Now through midnight on Sunday, I'm offering free shipping on all handmade items (this excludes pre cut fabric). Just use coupon code "freeshipping" at checkout.

Happy Holidays!!

Fun Quilts

Hi all, hope you had a great weekend! I just thought I'd share some of my latest quilting projects with you. I've been trying to branch out a bit and do something different.

This is a super cute stack of quilted coasters!
More coasters from the "Figgy Pudding" fabric line, one of my favorites for the holidays.

This is a quilted candle mat made of prairie points. It's so unique and different- there is nothing else like this on Etsy. It's nice because you can keep the points lifted up, like the in photo, or you can keep them down.

Another candle mat made from the "Figgy Pudding" line.

Both of these new items would make completely affordable and adorable gifts! A set of 4 coasters is $10 and the candle mats are $12. I'm thinking about making some holiday place mats, perhaps "rag" style next. I'm just loving quilting lately. :)

Have a wonderful Monday!!

Rag Quilted Table Runners

I just listed a bunch of new rag quilted table runners to my Etsy shop. Rag quilts are the latest trend in quilting. Unlike traditional quilting, with a rag quilt the wrong sides are sewn together, leaving the ends exposed. Those ends are snipped and the runner is laundered. What you're left with is soft frayed ends. They're really cute and people just love them. Here are a few that I listed:

"Jovial" Rag Quilted Table Runner
"Ready Set Snow" Rag Quilted Table Runner

"Fruitcake" Rag Quilted Table Runner

I think these runners are a ton of fun and they make wonderful gifts. They don't cost too much ($28 plus shipping) and since everyone has a table of some sort they will work for anyone. If you like them, I wouldn't wait because these tend to go fast. And I'm not sure that I'm going to make anymore this year.

Hope you all had a great weekend. Can you believe this is my 251st blog post?

Spring Table Runners

Spring has sprung here in Wisconsin and to celebrate I've made some Spring quilted table runners. The three quilts shown below have been added to my Etsy shop. They're $28 each, plus shipping. If you're looking to add a little color to any room, these would be great. They'd also make a great Mother's Day gift!

"Sunkissed" by Moda "Origins" by Moda

"Prayer Flag" by Moda

What a day I had today! I sold 5 original paintings today. 4 on Etsy and 1 at the gallery. Feels great to have so many people interested in my work!

I hope you have a great weekend!

Holiday Quilts and Update

I have been quilting away this past weekend. I made a total of 16 quilted table runners! Half are for my Etsy shop and half will be going to the gallery this week. Here is a little look at a few that I listed on Etsy today. These are $28 each, and they really make great gifts. This is my busiest time for quilt sales and I know these will find good homes :).

Just a few other things.. The gallery (the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery) is having a trunk show that will run all December. This show will take place in the River Room and some of us artists are including some of our reduced price art. I will be adding some table runners, hand painted cigar boxes, and maybe a few other things.

Also happening at the gallery this week is the Art on Main event. There will be a meet the artist reception on Friday evening from 4 until 9.

Just another side note, my blog was named one of 2010's top pastel blogs by onlinegraphicdesigndegree.com. :)

Have a nice night!

Holiday Table Runners

I thought I would share some of my holiday quilted table runners with you. Some of you don't even know that I quilt as well as paint. This time of year is a busy one for me, as far as my quilting. Here are a few table runners that I just listed on Etsy:

Woodland Holiday Table Runner
12 Days of Christmas Table Runner
North Woods Botanical Rag Table Runner
Fruitcake Rag Table Runner

There are others listed on my website, and I will be listing more over the next month or so. But if you see something that you like, I wouldn't wait, because these sell quickly.

I hope you all had a great weekend!

Spring and Summer Table Runners

I've gotten into a new routine - painting in the morning and quilting in the afternoon. It's kinda nice! Lately I've acquired some spring/summer fabrics and decided that I had to make table runners. These are so bright and fun - perfect for this time of year. Sometimes all you need to punch up a room is a little color! These "table runners" don't even have to go on a table. You could put them anywhere - on a bookcase, island, entertainment center, over a chair, or even on the wall!

Currently these are all for sale in my Etsy shop. I'm also going to be adding some original paintings and prints daily, so check back for them!

I hope you have a great weekend!

Free Shipping

I'm having a sale in my Etsy shop until December 22nd - Free Priority Mail shipping on all quilted items! If you want to make sure that your item will arrive before the holiday, please order by this Saturday (the 19th). Happy Holidays!

Facebook Fan Page

I just created a Facebook fan page that will feature my art and other handmade goodies! As a growing artist and quilter, I will be showing works in progress and other items that are for sale as well. I think the page will grow with me! :)

I just listed three more quilted Christmas table runners to Etsy today. They seem to be selling like hot cakes! Nothing adds more warmth to your home like a quilted table runner!

Happy Holidays!