Colorful Spools

I wanted to share with you my newest listing in my shop on etsy http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/

This design is called spools, and is a very old, traditional design. I like traditional, scrap quilts the best. I actually made this from the extra blocks from a bed quilt I made for my daughter.

I machine pieced and machine quilted it. I think my machine quilting skills are really coming along, don't you? It is 36x48 inches, so would make a prefect baby quilt or wall hanging.

And last but not least, don't forget to attend the quiltsy team trunk show on 9/22 from 7-9pm edt in the etsy virtual labs. You do not have to register with etsy to view, but you do to purchase, just like any other shopping site.

There will be many handmade quilted items available for sale there by myself and 15 other very talented quilters. I hope to see you there.

Lauren

Oh Whoa Is Me

I am very sad. I burned the motor out on my sewing machine. I have a 9 year old Husqvarna Lily 550, and I was just commenting about how well it has held up. Well, not anymore.
I was freemotion quilting and I was really excited because it was turning out so nicely, and then nothing. The computer works, the lights work, but it doesn't do anything.
The shop where I bought it said that when you use them professionally, they wear out.
If I read the warantee card correctly (very tiny print) , I have a 20 year warantee. However, my husband read it and said 5.
Oh well. I would love to buy a new one, but if they give me a new motor for a couple hundred bucks, I'm sticking with this one.

I am done whining now, thanks for listening (reading).
Lauren

Sunflowers

I just couldn't keep these to myself. They are the most gorgeous sunflowers I have ever seen.
I went to the farmer's market yesterday, and I have bought flowers before there, but when I saw these! They are certainly the healthiest looking I have seen.
And guess what? They were $1 each! The ones in the grocery store cost more than that, and who knows when they were picked!

Just a reminder, you won't want to miss the quiltsy team trunk show in the etsy virtual labs on Monday 9/22 at 7 pm. (edt) So come one and come all. There are some great door prizes!

Lauren

Quiltsy Team Trunk Show Update

I am very excited to share with you the information on the quiltsy team trunk show on etsy .
The trunk show will be held on Monday September 22 at 7pm EDT in the virtual labs on etsy. It will last about 2 hours. We currently have 18 team members participating.
We will be giving each member a block of time to tell you about themselves and their work and to show you their listings. There will be drawings for doorprizes for those attending, and a grand prize that will go to someone who purchases from one of the participants anytime during the show.
So get a jump on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home! This is a very talented and diverse group of fiber artists, you will want to stay for the whole thing. It will be alot of fun!
Lauren

Christmas Quilt In Progress (10 years in the making)

Ok, I haven't actually been working on this for 10 years. I bought the block of the month quilt at Joann's at the end of the season when it was on clearance 10 years ago. They did not have December, which is a very crucial month in a block of the month quilt, as it has all the finishing directions. I have made small Christmas quilts, but have always wanted a full size one. So every year I would pull this out in the fall and think, I can't possibley finish this in time and put it back. Last fall I decided to take the plunge ( and since it is a year later, you can see that it wasn't done in time). I got 11 months made and then thought , now what? Well, I called Joann's toll free number, and the very helpful woman mailed me a photocopy of the directions for the last blocks and the finishing.

I am doing my best to finish it before the holiday season this year. I am handquilting it, and I can't work on it in the hot weather, so I am starting to work on it in the evenings now ( ok , one evening just last night).

So, stay tuned to see if it is done for the 08 season, or if it takes another year. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I make it.

Just a reminder, the week of 9/22-9/26 is the Quiltsy trunk show on etsy. Who knows, maybe you'll see my Christmas Quilt in it! When I get exact times, I will pass them along.

Lauren

My Fireman Are Gone!

My firemen have flown the coop. They are happily on their way to the midwest. Luckily for all of you, my construction workers are still here. I have the unisex XXL apron, and the set of potholders. They are waiting for you to scoop them up in my shop http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/

I want to remind you all of the upcoming Quiltsy Street Team trunk show in the etsy virtual labs. I have a small cross section of work in the right hand column. Please click on the items to see each shop. We currently have 20 members participating, and their work is outstanding.

When I have an exact date and time I will post it for all of you. You don't want to miss this, and you don't even have to leave home to attend!

Lauren

New Quilts

I wanted to show off the two new quilts I listed yesterday in my shop at http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ . I am very excited to have these available for sale. The top one is my strawberry kiwi flannel baby quilt and the other is my hearts all around handquilted wallhanging. I am very proud of them both, and they will make a nice addition to any home.

If you are interested in purchasing them, or want to see more items I offer , please visit my etsy or dawanda shop. If you see an item in one but want to purchase it through the other, please let me know and I will make it available to you.

Lauren