My Mermaids Are Going To Paradise!

I had an exciting sale this morning. I have sold two sets of mermaid potholders , which is exciting in itself, but it gets better. My ladies are going to Fiji ! Could that be any more fitting? Where else would mermaids live but in the south pacific.

The buyer bought them on the day she joined etsy, which is also exciting.

I don't have any of this great Laurel Burch fabric left, but if you love it like I do, I have two aprons listed on etsy, one chef style and on half apron. They both fit a large range of sizes.

So if you want a mermaid in your kitchen, go to http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ before they get away forever.

Lauren

Quiltsy Team Trunk Show

The quiltsy street team on etsy, of which I am a proud member, is having a trunk sale in the virtual labs on etsy the last week of September. We will be showcasing many of our very talented members and their best work. We have members with wares ranging from a few dollars to $1500. You don't want to miss this, it will be worth seeing.

When I have more details, I will pass them along. Just remember, the holidays are coming and wouldn't it be great to get your shopping done early without leaving your house?

Our members offer very reasonable shipping prices, and many ship internationally. This is a group of their work to the right. If you click on one of the items, it will take you to the indiviual store. Click on them all for a nice treat!

So stay tuned, more to come!

Lauren

Maternity Hospital Gown

I have become aware of something new people are doing. It has become popular to have your own custom hospital gown to wear when you deliver your baby. They have to tie in the back like a traditional gown, but they are made of fabric to the taste of the mother to be.

I just made one as a custom order on etsy, and she had the gown embroidered with the last name of the expectant parents. This is the fabric that she chose , as a gift for her best friend. I hope they both like it.

I have seen other places where this is becoming a trend with new moms. Now that most women deliver in a birthing rooms that are more homie, they want to be more comfortable.

I love making things I haven't made before, and hope to do many more of these.

Lauren

P.S. If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these gown, please leave me a comment or visit may etsy or dawanda shops. I have tons of great cottons for you to choose from. Be the best dressed mama in delivery!

Parade of Potholders!!!!

I know everyone needs them, and I know everyone uses them, so I decided to do a potholder parade for all of you . This shows you the variety of potholders in my etsy shop http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ .

They are all made from top quality 100% cotton fabric, and they have one layer of cotton batting and one layer of insul-bright insulation in them. They have a loop for hanging. The potholders measure about 8" (20cm) square. They are quilted with a zig-zag machine stitch.

These are very durable and machine washable, but pretty enough to hang in your kitchen. They make a nice hostess gift, or a great Christmas gift for somone you want to get a little something for.

They come in sets of 2 and sell for $12 per pair. I hope you will stop by my shop and browse, and while you are there, pick up a pair for a friend and a pair for yourself. We all deserve a treat from time to time.

Thanks for stopping by, Lauren

New Amy Butler Apron

I just made a new plus size apron out of this beautiful Amy Butler print. It is perfect for everyday, but pretty enough for entertaining. I just love this print!

I have many other aprons in a large assortment of prints and sizes. Please stop by and have a look. www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/

I am very tired, so that's all for now.

Lauren

My New Wristlet

I wanted to show off my new wristlet. I had a customer come by whose daughter had a similar one. I thought it was so cute that I designed and sewwed one of my own.
The beautiful striped cotton is Amy Butler, and the polka dot lining is Michael Miller. I put 2 little pockets inside and added a magnetic closure.
One strap is longer than the other to allow it to loop through the shorter one and loop around your wrist.
It is machine quilted and has cotton batting between the layers. It is machine washable and dryable.
If this one sells, I am thinking of making more in different fabrics and sizes. If you want one, visit my shop at http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/.
Lauren

Help! My fabric stash is taking over!!

Help! My fabric is out of control! I need to get to work and use this up so that I can buy more.

I do admit that alot of this is for etsy, and was not part of my stash, but as all good quilters know, that stash is important.

How can I resist a great fabric, especially if it happens to be one sale!

So, if you really want to help me and all the other quilters who are dying to purchase more fabric, go to my shop at http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ and buy something so I can make something to replace it. Then maybe before I am old and gray ( or older and grayer) I can get this under control.

Anyone who mentions this article when making a purchase from me in the next week gets a 15% discount. Just put it in the notes and I will adjust the invoice before you pay. So look at this, we both win. You save money, and I can keep my local quilt shop in business.

Lauren