Saturday was a fun day spent with Amy and Nicole! I met them in Sumter and we visited a couple of quilt stores and yes....it was trouble!!!! We spent about 3 hours in the second one and had the best time. I could have gotten in some serious trouble...thank goodness I don't quilt.
To borrow Nicole's phrase, I too commissioned Amy to make me one of her tote bags and had fun picking out the fabric. Amy share her totes she had made when we made it back to her house and they are gorgeous! We also got enough fabric to make a small pouch and Amy just whipped mine up when we got back....
This is one of the fabrics I picked out and I love it. Being of little sewing talent, it was amazing to watch Amy just cut and sew this as if it was nothing...and with a zipper too.
She gave me this cute charm too attach....what a sweet friend!Sunday was a very productive day and I actually framed two recent finishes. I found two frames on sale at Hobby Lobby that I knew would be perfect.
Goode Huswife "Sheldon Hawkes House" This actually matches are guest bathroom since it has black and rust colors so I believe it will take up residence in there once I get the hanger. Not exactly the type of print I would normally use in the bathroom, but at least it will be displayed!
BBD "Truly Thine"
Not really sure where this one will reside but I just love this frame and red mat, which I made from heavy duty cardstock.
Thanks for all of your wonderful comments and thanks for visiting again. Well...off to visit your blog now and then to stitch.....happy stitches.....
It sounds like you had a great time with friends. You spent 3 hours in a quilt shop and you don't quilt? We'll make a quilter out of you yet.
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes! I'm in awe of your work.
It's so much fun to share a day like you had with friends.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric of your tote.
Pretty pretties! Nice framing you've done there. :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great weekend! Your finishes are wonderful. And I just love your tote bag.... super cute. I wish I could sew!
ReplyDeleteThose framed pieces are gorgeous. Did you have to have them custom framed or were those some of the ready made ones?
ReplyDeleteCute bag. :o) I like making bags too.
you had a wonderful day with friends and your one friend made a beautiful tote, fantastic . the frames are so pretty
ReplyDeleteGreat choices on the frames....they're beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time with your friends.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the frames!
Isn't it wonderful to go shopping with friends. Love the bag and your framed pieces are really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day it sounds like you had, Karen! I love love love your frames--great job!
ReplyDeleteYou need to go into framing!!! Love what you found!!
ReplyDeleteWow, the bag turned out great!! I wish I could have stayed longer. Amy is so talented! The frames are perfect and so is your framing! Did you pin or lace? Looking forward to March! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bag that Amy whipped up for you. I sure wish I could sew like that!
ReplyDeleteLove your two framed pieces, Karen, especially "Truly Thine." Perfect for this time of year :)
I would have been in major trouble in that quilt store! It's nice that you got to be with other bloggers. The bag looks great. I love the frames you choose for the other pieces. I especially like the Sheldon Hawke's House.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely day out with some wonderful friends :) I adore your frame choices for both of your finishes, they look truly fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt sure sounds like you had an awesome time! That bag is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you could have found frames that were any more perfect Karen :o)
I just found your blog and you do some fantastic pieces! I'll enjoy watching what you do in the future. Both your current framed pieces are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the framing ! Nice bag.
ReplyDeleteAwesome fabric for the bag and Amy sewing is impressive. It would take me a month of puzzling to figure out what attaches to what!
ReplyDeleteAwesome frame up's too! Your stitching on both looks divine.
Cute tote! Love the framed pieces!
ReplyDeleteYou are ever so lucky to have freinds to hang out with in a quilt shop.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is lovely
The framed piece are fabulous, great choices
What perfect frames for those pieces! And the little zipper pouch is DARLING! Amy is gifted.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a fabulous pouch! That Amy is a wonder! And I love your framed pieces! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou've stitched and finished some wonderful pieces here. I just love the frames you chose for them.
ReplyDeleteThree hours in a quilt store? I would have been in heaven, and my credit card would have been smoking! Both framed finishes are great. I especially like "Truly Thine". Those bright colors are just what we need in PA with all of our snow righ now.
ReplyDeletewoo hoo! love your framed pieces! They look great!
ReplyDeleteWow, Amy's bag is lovely :) Sure wish I sewed.