is done and hanging in Just Sew.

[Kits {just a few} are available for $80-something.]

Each of the 84 polka dot fabrics used for the dots is on there twice.

(You could play the matching game :)

The outer border is "Sweet Dot" in blue from Sweet Divinity by Riley Blake.

 Backing and binding are from "Summertime" by Quilt Soup for Henry Glass.

The quilting was done by Wren Woodland in Highland, UT.  She does fabulous custom, free-hand quilting [which was perfect for the look I was going for].



This is one happy and cozy quilt. 

Perfect for cuddling with.

A winner & some class info

I apologize that I have not got around sooner to announcing the winner of the Square Root pattern giveaway.  Here are the TOP TEN things that have been keeping me busy:

1.) First and foremost - being my kids mom.

2.) Getting my polka dot quilt off to the quilter.

3.) Getting ready to teach my fabric pincushion classes for the Quilter's Harvest (which is tomorrow).

4.) Getting things lined up for my first Gigi's Thimble teaching debut (see below).

5.) Taking an unusual amount of naps (which is sooo not like me & NO - I'm not pregnant:)

6.) Enjoying old friends while they stayed the weekend with us.

7.) Working on my Lori Holt applique project.

8.) Being a room mom to 26 kindergartners and seeing way too much spit, drool and bubbles in one day(and from one child in particular), than I'm comfortable with.

9.) Enjoying my second grader's championship win in football!

AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST...

10.) Procrastinating writing the instructions for my new pattern (really, that makes me feel SO busy, because it is always LURKING (!) in the back of my mind.)

 Anyways.  Onto our winner.

True Random Number Generator chose Gail as our winner!

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 23 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Gail said... I absolutely love this quilt and the fabric isn't bad either!!

I'd love to win a copy of this pattern. Thanks for the chance.

Thanks for your sweet words Gail!  Send me your mailing address and I'll get that right off to you!

For those of you who are sad you didn't win, you can hop, skip or jump on over to my etsy shop to get your own copy.

OR

If you really love this pattern and/or you really love me J/K :) you can sign up for a retreat/class/trunk show at Alpine Retreats.  I'll be teaching on two different weekends this spring (click HERE for more details).  In my classes, we'll be making Square Root, experimenting with design layout options, learning basic piecing, applique and simply ~ having a ball!  Grab your girlfriends, daughters or mothers and enjoy a fabulous weekend with me in the beautiful town of Alpine, Utah.

You won't be disappointed!

Square Root ~ A New Pattern

I'd love to share with you my latest pattern:

Square Root is a Jelly Roll pattern. 

The cover quilt is made up in Kate Spain's Fandango line of fabric. 

[Such great colors and prints, if you ask me.]

It's a very scrappy quilt using a very versatile block!

You can make it with or without the applique blocks.

And, I think it would be a great stash buster pattern,

if you didn't want to use a Jelly Roll.

 The finished size measures 54" x 70". 

Patterns are available in my etsy shop.

Want a copy?  Leave a comment below telling me what you think about

Square Root and I'll pick one winner to receive a free copy! 

Giveaway will end Wednesday at midnight.

Did I ever tell you

that I made a design wall?

[Actually, that I made two design walls!]

They're big.

They're lightweight.

They're portable.

And, they're great for taking my cover shots on, for my quilt patterns.

I used this great tutorial, found on the blog, {House} of A La Mode.

Halloween/Quilter's Harvest

Sorry, I'm a bit late announcing the winner for the Quilter's Harvest ticket, but I was a little busy this weekend, carving pumpkins

(which I've decided is about as much fun as mini golf:)

And enjoying the way this little girl pulled of her "angel" costume.

[Isn't she the sweetest? ]

Unfortunately, both of my battery packs died so I didn't get any pictures of my son, who was a "rocker/gangster".

In our neck of the woods, the children trick-or-treat on Saturday night, if Halloween falls on a Sunday.  Things got off to a very rainy start last night, but the rain finally subsided and my family was on their way.  Only about 5 groups of trick-or-treaters stopped at our house.  Kind of sad, but I guess kids don't want to make the trek to our quiet little cul-de-sac.  They gotta go where the big money is, I guess.  I hope you had a more exciting Halloween than we did!  I've been feeling a little under the weather so I didn't mind a quiet night at home with a little hand applique and some shows. 

Anyways, on to the winner of the Quilter's Harvest ticket:

The winner is:

Gnee at Singing With Birds who said,

"Oh, this would be a dream come true! Crossing my fingers and hoping to win...thanks for the chance."

http://www.singingwithbirds.com/

(Gnee has a fabulous blog!  Definitely worth checking out. 

Can I just say, "Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll?!?"  Yumm!)

Gnee, Congratulations!  Email me your address and I'll get that ticket to you.  I know you're from Idaho, so if you think you won't be able to make it then let me know and I'll choose another winner.  This should be a blast, so I hope you can come.

Also, for those of you who want to purchase a ticket,

contact Just Sew at 801-492-7929. 

Gather your daughters or girlfriends for this fun day out of treats

both sweet and pretty!

Alpine Retreats, The Quilter's Harvest [and a Free Ticket for You!]

Back in August, I got an email from Sydney Haglund from Alpine Retreats asking me if I would be interested in being a teacher at one of the retreats she is hosting in her BEAUTIFUL home here in Alpine, Utah.  I was very surprised (and flattered!?!) considering the list of other amazing teachers she has lined up.  Even though I felt completely out of place next to these ladies, I couldn't pass up the great opportunity ~ so I said, "Yes!"

About a month ago, Sydney held a "teachers luncheon" at her home and can I tell you that I was loving it?!?  It is beautiful inside and out.  The food that she served from Dear Lizzie's was delish.  The view was fantastic.  Her home was clean, beautifully decorated, cozy and all set up for a perfect weekend retreat with quilty friends!

Sydney loves to host and entertain.  She knows how to do everything right - down to the last detail!  She even had fat quarter favors for each of us at our place settings!

It was such a blast to meet with just a few of the other teachers Sydney has lined up.  Amanda Herring from The Quilted Fish (whose new line of fabric - Sweet Divinity - from Riley Blake is so dang cute!!) and Amy Ellis from Amy's Creative Side (we got to hear a little bit about some of the fun new projects Amy has coming up, including a new book!) and Jill Finley from Jillily Studio (who I already knew a little bit) is so sweet and a wonderful example of being a mother first, amazing quilter second.

(L to R: Amanda, Amy, Jill and me)

After getting to know each other a bit and touring Sydney's beautiful home, we talked about how it might be fun to have a big event to kickoff the start of

Alpine Retreats.  So, Sydney organized a really fun shop-hop, if you will,

called, The Quilter's Harvest.

The 3 best local stores are participating:

Just Sew (5 min. drive from Alpine Retreats)

The Quilting Cottage (10 min. drive)

Broadbents (20 min. drive)

Each quilt store and Alpine Retreats will offer a make-and-take project.  The stores will be offering discounts, you'll meet many of the Alpine Retreat teachers and you may even get some SWAG (o.k., I just learned that word form Amanda.  Let me put it to you this way, you might get some free stuff!)  Plus, stop at Dear Lizzie's for a complimentary drink and treat while on your tour!  It will be a great day ~ Friday, November 12th. 

Space is limited.  Tickets are $20 each and includes the supplies for all of the projects and treats from Dear Lizzie's!    Click HERE to see photos of many of the projects you'll get to take home.

I'll be there, doing a make-and-take on my new wrist pincushion:

You can purchase tickets from any of the participating quilt shops.

I hope you can come.  I'd love to meet you!

Oh, and I get to giveaway one free ticket to The Quilter's Harvest so if you think you'd like to come, leave a comment below and I will pick a winner on Friday, the 29th.