Some thoughts
January 12, 2009
So, here it is, Monday again. I had great intentions to be in this space more last week, but it just didn't happen. I am not sure I can pinpoint why. Life is just busier at some moments than others.
This sweet stack was bought while in Florida over the holidays. I don't have any specific plans for it - well, except the bottom one, that is for a skirt. The rest will end up in small projects, maybe some quilts, who knows. Before I start cutting, I have two quilts to finish for the school auction next month. I have one pieced and the other is still waiting to be sewn up.
This sweet fox is Kate's contribution to her class quilt. She's a big Ed Emberley fan. Can't you tell?
While I am busy putting the quilts together, I thought I would share some things that are inspiring me these days.....
Blair's single girl quilt - Every bit of it is just so good.
Habit - I find this just so right in so many ways.
Rachel's painting - it makes me want to try something new.
Dawn's dolls - I think I might need a redhead.
I've been listening to She & Him and just read Loving Frank. Both were Christmas presents from Fatty. He chose well.
Back to the sewing machine. See you all later.
Erin....oh geez thanks so very much. I have never been the first to comment on your blog and it feels nice. Thanks for all the great links and I love the fox drawing. Thanks for being you Erin :)
Posted by: Dawn | January 12, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Erin....oh geez thanks so very much. I have never been the first to comment on your blog and it feels nice. Thanks for all the great links and I love the fox drawing. Thanks for being you Erin :)
Posted by: Dawn | January 12, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Erin....oh geez thanks so very much. I have never been the first to comment on your blog and it feels nice. Thanks for all the great links and I love the fox drawing. Thanks for being you Erin :)
Posted by: Dawn | January 12, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Just go with the flow, Erin, enjoy the process ;-) -my words to live by in 2009.
Posted by: beki | January 12, 2009 at 02:05 PM
That quilt is going to be so so great. Both of them will be. You can do it!
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | January 12, 2009 at 04:04 PM
I love the prints you picked up... what a fresh looking stash. :)
And I'm loving that single girl quilt, too. *sigh*
Posted by: chris carleton | January 12, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Oh I am drooling over that stack of fabric! Fabric and yarn; they get me everytime!
I also love habit, it is so great!
Posted by: Kim | January 12, 2009 at 04:54 PM
I read "Loving Frank" last year. It is really something -- I'm interested to hear your take when you are done.
Posted by: Kathy | January 12, 2009 at 04:56 PM
I've heard of this Ed Emberly before. I'm going to have to check him out. Not sure we are quite ready for him yet, though.
Posted by: Carrie | January 12, 2009 at 05:04 PM
love the new header image; great for this time of year! I'm totally impressed that you're so far along on auction items. Mine is still in my head. Not that I feel stressed out or anything...
Posted by: Pam | January 12, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Okay. Spur of the minute Color Week over at my house. You in?
Posted by: caroline | January 12, 2009 at 07:37 PM
The color of your walls in the background and that stack of fabrics look so full of good energy. Good luck on the quilts. You are a good school mom. Every year I have really wanted it to be THE year I made a quilt for the auction, but its just never happened. I wish though.
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 12, 2009 at 08:27 PM
i so hear ya on busy days. just being. it's all good.
that kate is one sweet drawer.
Posted by: leslie | January 12, 2009 at 08:58 PM
i'm reading something you read recently and couldn't put down. and now i can't put it down either. going to read now, in fact. (and thank you for the habit love.) xo.
Posted by: emily | January 12, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Oh, Ed Emberly...that takes me right back to childhood summers at my grandmother's house! (and the hours I spent trying to recreate every animal in his whole book) I LOVE it!
Great looking stash. I can't wait to see the beautiful things you'll no doubt make from it!
Posted by: Angela | January 13, 2009 at 12:56 AM
there isn't much better than a new stack of pretty fabric to add to the stash!!!
Posted by: amandajean | January 13, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Seeing all that fabric inspires me to get to the machine and actually sew something!
Posted by: rachel | buttons magee | January 13, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I guess a lot of us have been feeling quiet lately. But I love seeing what you've been thinking about lately! Thanks for sharing the links!
Posted by: Grace | January 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM
That is a lovely stack and I love the class quilt- great idea. I bet those are very popular at the auction!
Posted by: Natasha | January 13, 2009 at 09:34 PM
That is a sweet fox and the fabric is so pretty! I love having links to check out - thanks!
Posted by: tiennie | January 13, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Love Kate's art work, the fox is so cute.
Posted by: Pauline Perh | January 14, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Erin- I'm so jealous that on your holiday vacation you were able to find things to add to your stash! I was unable to find anything I liked at the few places I did find to look at. Some girls have all the luck! I'm especailly loving the apples, and the the one underneath it.
Posted by: Jesse | January 14, 2009 at 01:54 PM
What a lovely stack of yummy fabric!!! Do you ever dream of fabric and quilts when you are sleeping at night? I do.
Posted by: cathleen | January 20, 2009 at 11:57 AM