Prince Charming top done!

Yay, another top done! I was so excited about this line I wanted to jump on a project with it right away.  I forced myself to finish a few other things first, but I've been sewing away on this exclusively the past few days and I'm so happy it's done. I'm still completely obsessed with Prince Charming and can't wait to plan my next project with it!

 

I don't have a sewing room right now so I thought everyone would get a laugh out of my spralled all over the living room/dining room shot.  Cutting takes case in the kitchen, of course!

And because of my extraordinary math and drafting skills, I'd planned this quilt to have an extra 5 rows of zigs, which would have brought it to 136" long!  They'll be incorporated into the back instead, which should result in a pretty awesome back! But that's tomorrow's project.

 

ribbit,

C

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Define white

I generally order my fabric online, both for price and selection issues.  When I ordered the fabric for my Tula Pink Prince Charming quilt I had a bit of a brain spasm and didn't order anywhere near enough white cotton.  With the postal workers locked out and no other projects on the go (ok, I've started the Loulouthi tiles, but that needs white, too), I knew I had to go local.  So the other day I ventured out to my LQS with a sample of the white I'd ordered and had started using.  Now I've got to admit my LQS is pretty good.  Katja, the owner, is really supportive of the local quilters, and has a lot in stock, including my beloved aurifil thread.  But the stock is a lot more country than I prefer, with an emphasis on Moda's more traditional lines. 

At this point you're probably thinking, blargh, blargh, blargh, get to the point already.  Ok, the point I'm here to make is that white is not always white!  That Freespirit designer solids white sample that I brought in was dayglo, shiny bright compared to the whites they had!  The closest we could find was a Moda, but it's still pretty cream toned in comparison.  Don't believe me?  Here's a bunch of photos showing the Freespirit white, Kona snow (which is almost a dead match, maybe a touch bluer) and the Moda white.  Moral of the story: buy enough white so you don't have to try to match it!

 

 

keep your whites white and your brights bright,
C

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Dog days

I've never quite understood the phrase the dog days of summer.  But I guess if it means those days that are so hot the dog spends the entire day panting behind the couch, we're there.  Although she did take enough time out from being prostrate to destroy a spool of thread.  So maybe it's not as hot as I thought.

I've finished the blocks for my Hope Valley quilt but just can't bring myself to start cutting and sewing the sashing.  So I've started something new.  Of course.

A zig zag quilt using Prince Charming.  Something cool and refreshing in shades of olive, honey, aqua, and navy.  With raindrops.  Joy!

I think I need a dress in this print

adios yo,
C

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Come on prince!

Can you tell I'm excited about this fabric line???  Yeah, I'm excited!  This is what I'm thinking so far:

The tunic pattern is from Sew Liberated and looks so easy.  Happy Find added a great ruffle in a tutorial here.  And AMH's study hall skirt looks like the perfect way to rock 2 of the prints at once.

I know I'll make at least one quilt with these gorgeous prints, and one of them is going to be a stacked books style.  This one I nabbed from ellesquare's fab flickr photo stream.

air kisses,

C

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Oh, Tula

How could you?  The new line is just too gorgeous.  I want it all, and it's just not fair!  If you haven't checked out Tula Pink's facebook or blog lately, her new fabric line is Prince Charming and it is awesomepants.  Seriously.  I think I'm going to need to knock over an atm.

Prince Charming Coral Scheme from Tula Pink originally uploaded to facebook by Tula Pink

Coral.  You don't know this but I have a coral problem.  I probably own at least 15 coral blushes, the same for gloss and lipstick.  And it's hard to find a good coral print.  I will be hoarding these.

Prince Charming Honey Scheme from Tula Pink originally uploaded to facebook by Tula Pink

Honey.  Oh, baby!  That floral on the white background with the silhouettes of dragonflies?  I want to cry.

Prince Charming Indigo scheme from Tula Pink.  Originally uploaded to facebook by Tula Pink.

Indigo.  I think I like the raindrops in this version the best.  And that honeycomb!

Prince Charming Olive scheme by Tula Pink.  Originally uploaded to facebook by Tula Pink.

Olive.  This one might be my favorite colour scheme.  Or not.  I doubt I'll actually be able to make up my mind with this one.

Prince Charming voiles by Tula Pink.  Originally uploaded to facebook by Tula Pink

Voiles.  Sigh.  I love voiles!  I was scared at first but AMH converted me.  I think I need blouses in all of these.

Prince Charming laminates by Tula Pink.  Originally uploaded to facebook by Tula Pink.

Laminates.  I might just be crazy enough to attempt a raincoat.

If you just count the quilting weights, that's 30 different fabrics!  Wow, I think someone deserves a week at the beach or at least a stiff drink and a foot rub.

Air kisses,
C

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