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Hello friends, 

I have sooooo many new things to share with you this week! In fact, I might just have to split this blog post into 2 so it doesn't end up being super long....

First of all, for those of you sewing along with the WINTERBERIES quilt, how are your blocks coming along? I promised you a slow sewalong but I also don't want you all sitting around waiting impatiently for the next set of instructions ;). I have been getting those ready and they should be coming out this coming week! And the best way to make sure you catch all the instructions when they come out is to sign up to follow my blog via email ( see box in the sidebar on the right-hand side). Want a little sneak peek at the next set of blocks? 

I have to admit that I have gotten a little sidetracked by some other projects this past week...

I found a sweet mini charm pack hiding in one of my drawers and decided, on  a whim, to sew it together into something. No plan, just start. And this is the result: 

In addition to the mini charm pack, I also used some linen and wordy fabric from my stash. And then I chose to big stitch hand quilt the scalloped edge as well as the sashing with some blue perle cotton. This quilt was begging for the addition of some buttons, so I auditioned a few options....

...but ended up using the wooden buttons you see in the first photo. Now it just needs the binding sewn on and it will be ready for use. I might just have to make another one of these little quilts, because I happened to find another little mini charm pack the other day....hahahaha! By the way, I couldn't find this particular mini charm  pack online anywhere, but I can tell you that buying mini charm packs here is by far the best deal! ( click!)

Some ladies in my facebook group have been sharing various Lori Holt ( of Bee in My Bonnet) blocks and it made me dig out one of my unfinished quilts.  

This one is called Bee Happy and it truly brought me joy to work on each and every one of these blocks! But then, all of a Lori's patterns bring me joy because they are always made with happy fabrics :). This quilt was made with simple piecing and templates ( click)  and I am hoping to get this one all quilted and bound by next week and then I can finally display it. I made my quilt entirely out of scraps and stash and followed Lori's tutorial on her blog ( where it is still available). 

I have so much more to share, everything from new amazing books, to templates, to kits, but they will have to wait until next week! I do want to finish this post with some eye candy....

I visited my favorite re-use store this week and, although my intention was to be very good and only buy one thing, I failed miserably and came home with all kinds of goodies :). I have decided that I have very eclectic taste in fabric! 

This fabric with the hearts and thimbles had to come home, don't you think? And that diamond fabric would be a cute border on a happy little quilt...or maybe a pillowcase?

These sweet little angels had to come with me. They remind me of the Root Children in this book.

This fabric is so pretty and it reminds me of Minick and Simpson designs.

Some little florals are always nice to own!

I wasn't sure about this fabric at first, but I think the top piece would be gorgeous in a collage quilt, and the bottom is a bit Nordic looking and I love Nordic fabric.

I can never resist those pretty trims or buttons....

I have to admit that I barely looked inside this book...the outside cover is eye candy~just look at all those yummy colors!

And finally, a 30's jelly roll and a book featuring quilts with those fabrics, plus some variegated perle cotton that would look pretty amazing on a project made with these. Honestly, can you blame me for going a little crazy? Of course not!

All kinds of goodies to make all sorts of wonderful projects with! But first, WINTERBERRIES!

Until next time~happy creating!

Monique