The House on Hardwick Lane

I have been busy working away on lots of stuff that I can't show. What do you think about that? I am doing a Halloween stitchery quilt, a Halloween pieced and applique quilt that will be going to the quilter next week and working on the next book. So, since I can't show you any of those things. Here is something I can show. This quilt is called The House on Hardwick Lane. It was inspired by my friend Ann's home on Hardwick Lane. The quilt is finished and the covers are at the printer. It should be available next week. I think it makes a great summer quilt.

It was a lot of fun to make and it goes together quickly. The applique pieces are pretty big and the piecing is super simple. The stars are all appliqued. The center block is a 24" square and the quilt finishes at 52" x 52"

Sorry to be such a lousy blogger but that really is all I have to share now. Happy summer days and

Happy Quilting, Dawn
This pattern is available in the online store. Click on the bird at the top of the sidebar.

Beasley

This is the last of the new patterns. It is called Beasley. It measures 53" x 53". It is a great stashbuster and is fat eighth friendly. This pattern sold out at Market. It's funny how you never know what people will like. Sometimes your favorite pattern is one you can't give away and a pattern that you think is ok will be a big seller. This time the quilt is popular and a favorite of mine. It is made from Collection for a Cause- Faith. It has a lovely old look and feel.

Totally Forgot

Mulberry Lane- 80" x 98". Classic blocks find new life in this quick to piece quilt. Color placement creates drama and makes the quilt appear more intricate.

Spring Patterns

Here is a quick run through of the 4 new patterns. All are now available on the online store. The above quilt is called Rosedew. It measures 51' x 66". It is made of simple spool blocks. The color placement creates a secondary design and adds interest.

This is called Nell. It measures 63" x 63" . Very fast to piece. Big pinwheels set together with pieced sashing.

This is Deck the Halls. It is a layer cake pattern. Great for Christmas. This is made with the soon to be released line from French General.

And this is Oodles of Poodles. It is also a layer cake pattern. It was made with Oasis by 3 Sisters. Very fun French Poodles. This is a great girl quilt. It measures 47' x 47".

Thanks for looking!
Happy Quilting, Dawn

The Wonderful World of Moda

I tend to love most of the fabric lines from Moda. Not only are the colors and designs nice but the fabric feels great. This Spring is no exception. I truly loved it all. There are good things coming to a store near you. The Moda theme was a County Fair. They had a ferris wheel and little fair booths. Very creative idea.

The quilt above on the left is made with Sandy Gervais new line. It is a little darker colorway and I love it. Fig Tree is gorgeous. I couldn't stay away from this area. This is the new line from Cabbages and Roses as well as the next French General. I am dying for both of those lines. Also a new line called Circa 1934 from Cosmo Cricket. Very different - in a good way.This is the next Collection for a Cause line - Comfort. I really want some of it. The Collection lines are always my favorites. My new pattern Beasley is made with the Collection- Faith and it sold out at Market. Laundry Basket Quilts has a super new line too as does 3 Sisters. Rather than sound like a broken record I will just end it there.

I have new patterns, layer cake and some pieced patterns. I have posted some of them on the store and will get the others posted on Mon. I will try to do a blog post so you can get a good look at them.

Happy Quilting, Dawn

Market, Market

I have been a little lax in posting. I am super tired and blogger has been giving me some problems. I don't have nearly as many pics as I did at Fall Market. Let me tell you, there is a big difference in attending Market when your publisher does all the work and having your own booth. You are pretty much tied to the booth and it is hard to get out and get pictures. Luckily, friends stopped by to visit. This is Sherri from A Quilting Life. This is the first time we met other than online. Jacquelynne Steves of the Noble Wife stopped by as did Sheri Howard and Pat Sloan. So nice to see all of them.

I made a trip to the KC Star booth of course. That being my home base so to speak. They always have a lovely display.

I had to make a stop at Primitive Quilts and Projects. This is Judy and Jenny.

We have worked together on the magazine via email, phone and me shipping quilts but had never met in person. It is so nice to meet people in person. It is also nice to see how much you all are loving the magazine.

Another friend who I had never met in person is Gail Pan.

Gail is super sweet. She is from Australia and has the most lovely quilts and projects. It was alot of work and a lot of fun. I will be back tomorrow with the photos of all things Moda. Off to teach a class.

Happy Quilting, Dawn

Adventures of Market

I am behind on my posting. Along with being really busy, blogger was down yesterday and I could not post. When we left home for our trip it was 96 degrees. I had on flip flops and capris. When we hit Laramie Wyoming it was 28 degrees. There was 4inches of snow on the ground and it was snowing, blowing and sleeting so hard you could hardly see. The roads were slick and the hills steep. We drove through about 60 miles of that crap. But we made it and it is gorgeous here.

Thursday morning we started the set up. First the walls had to be made.

I am using hard walls instead of pipe and drape. The paneling is called Coastal Cedar and I love it!

Here are a few shots of the booth as it went together. I have not had a chance to take photos around the show yet.

There are twinkle lights woven through the floral swags which look really cute when they are lit.

After set up, we headed out to the Great Salt Lake. It is absolutely gorgeous. We got in waded and Eric floated. But let me tell you. They warn you about the noseums when you get there, but that in no way prepares you. I have never, seen so many in my life. They literally swarm you. I had little red bug bites all over my forehead. It was crazy.

So far Market has been great. Very busy, the day flew by yesterday. So, that is all for now.

Dawn

Winners

This will have to be quick since I am still working to get things done for Market. We leave on Tuesday and I am in a panic. Thank you to all who joined the blog tour. I hope you will come back again and check in.
The winners are QuiltHollow and Darla Thorndyke. Darla, I don't have an email for you so please send me your address and we will get the magazines right out.
I will be posting from Market and there is a link on the sidebar for Maket radio. It will give you links to follow all the Market posts.
I will try to post all the new patterns before I leave. Thanks again to all who take the time to read what I write.

Happy Quilting, Dawn

Welcome to the Blog Tour

Welcome to all, old and new. I am pleased to be a part of the 100 Blocks Blog Tour. This is my second time participating and I have to tell you it just gets better. This is my block. It is called Camelia's Basket and can be found on page 28 in the magazine, right at the beginning of the applique section.
Sometimes I think I am pretty clever. Sometimes I am the only one who thinks so. Anyway, here's the story behind the name of my block. Obviously it is a basket of flowers. Said flowers could be Camelias. (Use your imagination here folks.) Also, (here's the clever part) my Great Grandmother's name was Camelia. She lived to be 96 and in the course of her life she outlived 3 husbands. The final husband had the last name of Basket. Oh, alright already.

Back to what you came here for.....

If you leave a comment you will be entered in a drawing for a copy of the magazine. Make sure to check out all the blogs for more giveaways. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, they will be on newstands May 10.

The magazine has tons of layout options and ideas of things to make with the blocks. I made a table runner with mine.

Two blocks set on point, narrow sashing and a 3inch border with some scallops. Very nice for Spring. I am not a photographer. The photos in the magazine are mucho better.

So, leave a comment and then hop on over to the other blogs and see what's happening.

Happy Quilting, Dawn

P.S. To my constant readers- this is the grandmother who ate cookies for breakfast and ice cream at bedtime.

Yes, her last name really ended up being Basket. First husband was a Lewis, second a Bailey and the last was a Basket.