I am learning so much right now! My brain is on fire!!

I have been taking a class over on Jessica Spragues site {love it} and it has been wonderful!  I am kind of new to the photoshop bit, but have been catching on ok.

I am in love with the class Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]> I am learning so much right now! My brain is on fire!!

I have been taking a class over on Jessica Spragues site {love it} and it has been wonderful!  I am kind of new to the photoshop bit, but have been catching on ok.

I am in love with the class and the things i am learning —whoa nelly!  It is a lot!

I was thinking that this would come into use with the magazine….of course.  I have learned all about brushes, paint splatters, and even new fonts! someone stop me!

While I am on the bit of workshops I am also taking an e-book one from Diane over on Crafty Pod  I have taken one of her workshops- long ago- and loved it, and when this one came up I thought– sure!

Well, both are at the same time and it is killing the brain…even though the brain secretly loves it.

I am kind of stuck right now on the crafty pod one and need some help— and of course I am asking you!

What kind of e-book should i put together first?  

1)  Quilt binding. How to- different styles, ways, tips, tricks, measuring, cutting, sewing, miter corners, things like that.

2)  Little Cookers- patterns for little ones who cook… + simple recipes, drinks, i have a bunch of more ideas for this collection {don't want to give them all away}

So– help me out will ya?!  Give me a hint on what you like—- and maybe do you have a different topic?  let me know, because i need to move onto the next part of the class this week–

This last week has been a mess girls! I have been without a computer and thus– behind on the round robin, emails, questions, comments, and everything in between!

I am working on everything this weekend and MONDAY I will be posting Row #2— never fear!

I am here. I have survived the black hole of internet Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]> This last week has been a mess girls! I have been without a computer and thus– behind on the round robin, emails, questions, comments, and everything in between!

I am working on everything this weekend and MONDAY I will be posting Row #2— never fear!

I am here. I have survived the black hole of internet free……barely.



Just thought I'd give a heads up on the site— well, the main page:  http://patchworkposse.com/   it is underconstruction!!!

The blog {the page you are looking at right now} is still here and will be F O R E V E R…..

I will be updating the main page over the Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]> Just thought I'd give a heads up on the site— well, the main page:  http://patchworkposse.com/   it is underconstruction!!!

The blog {the page you are looking at right now} is still here and will be F O R E V E R…..

I will be updating the main page over the next little bit {ok. fine. it will be for a long bit…but I still have to sew girls}

Everything here will still be …here.  Everything there {where the workshops were} will be lost until I get it going again.

So Don't freak out….just stick to this page and everything will be ok!

Again– a munchies photo because girls that is what I do when I am working!!

Just thought I'd throw out a quick shout out for next years doing here…… and somewhere else.

While I am boxing everything up to move, you can read and email me what you think…….and what you can do.

Of course my mind has been a busy one with all this boxing stuff, and quilting stuff {for others} …but Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]> Just thought I'd throw out a quick shout out for next years doing here…… and somewhere else.

While I am boxing everything up to move, you can read and email me what you think…….and what you can do.

Of course my mind has been a busy one with all this boxing stuff, and quilting stuff {for others} …but apparently there is still time to think and plan for next year!!

There are a few things that I would love some help on…..and I am making a monster shout out. HELP ME!!!

1st)    Focus Friday was a total success {except I am missing a few- sorry. my bad. house bad.}  But, the year 2011 will come a change.

How about~~  TRUNK SHOW TUESDAY

This one will be a goodies girls.  Each Tuesday of the week there will be a featured trunk show by— YOU!!  and special guest and the designers from the workshops… and you!!!

Requirements to participate: 

• Pick a theme for yourself– table runners, big quilts, baby quilts, dolls, mini quilts, sewing projects….something like that. You choose based on what you have.
• You must has at least 8 photos to share in your category.
• All projects must be made by you. Not store bought or gifted to you.
• Contact Me – send your email, theme, how many you have, and any website, store sites.
• I will contact you and schedule your time slot.

Doesn't this sound totally fun?  I love the idea— of course.  But really can't wait to see what everyone has to share. You talented girls, you.  Share the button when it starts.

2nd)  I am looking for womens stories… Your Herstorical Cute huh?

This is all about the story of you and your business.  Whether it be a brick and morter one or an online site or etsy store.  It is about how you came about it, what you accomplished, how you suprised yourself, grown, challenged and all other business story goodness.  Just your simple story {ok. I know stories aren't really simple}.  

Contact me-

• Send your name, email address, and your business address {website}
• Your business website can be a store front also {etsy}
• I will email you a form with a few questions and instructions to fill out and email it back. 

These stories won't be shared until January 1st and will be posted throughout the year.  I will keep you updated on the launch date and when your Herstorical will be posted.

If you would like to be a Trunk Show Tuesday Guest or  

Share Your HERSTORICAL ~~~~  CONTACT ME

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I am sooo sorry the blog is in such a sorry state!

how horrible!!!

I really am working on it—- please, don't think that I am always messy like this. 

Unorganized, frazzled, and messy is not my usual look. 

Ok. never come over to the house. please.  

I am sooo sorry the blog is in such a sorry state!

how horrible!!!

I really am working on it—- please, don't think that I am always messy like this. 

Unorganized, frazzled, and messy is not my usual look. 

Ok. never come over to the house. please.  

Monday will be a better day. I promise.

Saturday Angie gave me  a buzz and off we went to do a bit of shop hopping.   Beautiful day. Beautiful shops.  Wonderful woman— and of course we had a few suprises too.

We were late going and since it was the late in the day on the last day–we scored.  A few shops said–hey, pick out a Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]> Saturday Angie gave me  a buzz and off we went to do a bit of shop hopping.   Beautiful day. Beautiful shops.  Wonderful woman— and of course we had a few suprises too.

We were late going and since it was the late in the day on the last day–we scored.  A few shops said–hey, pick out a prize.  You don't even have to draw for it. weeee!!! we love that!

I of course picked a few things for myself…..  I am on the ever filling of my fabric drawers mode.  I don't go too overboard- they are quarter pieces…but still. I don't that that mode will ever go away. 

So, while in one store we were browsing around and there—– on the table—– I saw it:      {gasp}

“Hot Cakes” Cupcake Oven Mitts

Looks a little too familiar doesn't it? hmmmmm

Frosted Cupcake Hotpad e-pattern

This one is of course mine.  selling it since…..2008

{click on the right bar to get yourself the pattern-origionaly made by me}

It even has the same construction.  Same double stitch on the top outside…..not sure what to do.

Her changes: squiggle stitching instead of straight on the bottom part, no buttons, loop at the top.

Should I:

What do you think? Apparently it's time to get my lazy butt into gear and get it into the local stores before it happens again. 

Just for fun I'll have a tutorial tomorrow— {ok. really i wanted to do it a long time ago, but my zune stole my photos and after searching for seriously an eternity on the computer I have spotted them on the machine! that darn thing…..so that means I can finally share it}

Really though— comment and let me know what your thoughts are. I have never had to deal with this issue….I really thought I was invinsible!! wahahahaha

I invited myself to play along with Where Bloggers Create.  She is a follower of Where Woman Create and last year did a little one day thingie– Where Bloggers Create.  They {WWC} loved it and are now sponsoring it too.  She was just in the last magazine that came out this month…and Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]>  

I invited myself to play along with Where Bloggers Create.  She is a follower of Where Woman Create and last year did a little one day thingie– Where Bloggers Create.  They {WWC} loved it and are now sponsoring it too.  She was just in the last magazine that came out this month…and has a beautiful little area and home with some wonderful words that she shared with the magazine.  {you should totally buy it.}

Anywhosies– she has had an invite out for players…and I just can't resist, when it comes to playing along and of course shouting about myself and my great stuff i do!! hee hee

So here I am— time to share…

So let me tell you where I create— in the hallway upstairs. That's right. The hallway:

My computer is the oldest and slowest I think out there {can't share the honeys— why are they always like that?} I do have my little paper board above my head that has cute drawings from the kids on it.  The desk gets cluttered easily, but you know– I'm a piler. So that is only but expected.   And just when you think things couldn't get worse– let me tell you.  It is directly across from the bathroom door. So there. 

This my friendly girls is where I create also– 

This is where you are all supposed to go —–oooooo.  I know. It's like the hallway thing. But this is what I get for being in the extra attic space. It is cramped in there with a 10 foot quilting table, but I don't complain. Plus, overly tall people can't be in there because they hit the ceiling with their head. Lucky for me, I don't have that problem.

Here is a closeup of the table —which it looks as though a child has overtaken it with a little 'house' for their dudes.

I do have a weee bit of wall area to hang a few things. but not much.

I have been creating on my blog for a bit now.  March 2008 was the start date. Was it really that long ago? I have loved every minute of it. I am often blabbing by myself, but that is ok. I must get enough of it out, because I don't talk to myself when I am by myself. 

I do love it when others comment though…so don't think I always want a one way conversation.   I have been sewing up a storm since like, forever and I sell a bunch in the shop {it is random patterns isn't it?}  I have something cooking up my sleeve for this summer –hoping to get it out soon— something like an online sewing course for children— oh yea. ok .enough. you'll just have to wait for it!!!

I think my favorite part of sharing online is the friendships from people around the world. My dad was Airforce and we were stationed in Spain, Utah, Virginia…ect.  I missed not having others outside of my little world being in my life. This is where I have found them…and lucky for me they are all interested in sewing, crafting and creating just like me!!!

I love to brouse everyones world and join in too.  Everyone has such wonderful talent out there and I am sooo glad we have all found out little voice {or big ones, hee hee} and share it! 

Even though my crafts are totally spiratic and you are constantly thinking— what?— I am going to keep on sharing, torturing or whatever you might call it, with you.

quick note on the latest goods:

In January I started Patchwork Posse– an online sewing group that has over 35 members now and is growing! I have teamed up with some awesome talented designers and each month they share a pattern just for us members! I love it. I learn a lot and have enjoyed the new sewing friends I have made. that is for sure.  This group will definitly be continuing…….

My latest though — Peanut.  I'd love it if you would play along!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by and letting me share myself with you for just a bit. Off I go to check out that monster list on her sidebar and find some new friends.  OH, if you find any good ones let me know.

My block was released today on Moose Quilts.  Thanks to Konda I was able to join in and be a designer for her Jelly Roll Sampler.

If you haven't been following along- run over there and grab the latest blocks. We are about halfway through—still plenty of time to jump in and play along!  So Finish Reading This Interesting Post[...]]]> My block was released today on Moose Quilts.  Thanks to Konda I was able to join in and be a designer for her Jelly Roll Sampler.

If you haven't been following along- run over there and grab the latest blocks. We are about halfway through—still plenty of time to jump in and play along!  So far all the block patterns have been wonderful and are great patterns for beginners.  It's a great place to start your patchwork crafts and sewing hobies!

Here is my block:

I also got the last few finished too!! yay!!

** Hey girls– I added a picture for the border 7 Round Robin….scroll down and take a look. I added a few more comments about it too. 

pst– Just as a quick reminder— Konda was a designer for Patchwork Posse Online sewing group back in March!!!  She shared an exclusive pattern – Shining Star Table Topper or mini quilt. {shhh… I still need to put the last border on}

pst–pst– You can become a member and get her pattern + all the others!! 14 exclusive pattern + more for the year! Click here for more info.

pst–pst–pst— Konda had a bunch of her quilts displayed at HMQS show! Check out a few of the here.