Sorry for the silence lately but I have been sewing, sewing, sewing, in preparation for Market – mostly on the machine, but a little by hand.  I love the look of hand-quilting and should do it more often. 

Last night I hand-quilted around this Desden block with 12 wt. thread.  I used a slightly darker green in the center and a vivid pink around the block itself.  I love how the pink contrasts with the green striped background.  I love it and wish I had used heavier thread, but time is of th essence and 12 wt. is what I had. 

Next I need to quilt this…

I am thinking purple or green in the center circle and maybe a light aqua around the Dresden.  Or maybe pale green.  Your thoughts?

Happy sewing!
Amanda

My pattern line is debuting at Market (along with my new collection, Veranda) and I’m so excited!  There are six patterns in all – in full color, and they all feature my new fabrics.  To see the quilts that I have been planning bound and completed has been so satisfying.  I can’t wait to share… 

Three and a half more weeks!  But I CAN wait, because there is still a lot of sewing to do!
Amanda

I just got an email for Wondrous Woven Fabrics this morning.  They are having a spring cleaning sale before Market.  While they don’t have the entire line of Swiss Chocolate, they have the following discounted at 30% if you use the code 8great2 at checkout.  This is a great opportunity to pick up the kit for my complimentary sampler pattern, or a roll-up or ten-square…

Happy sewing!
Amanda