Denyse Schmidt Workshop

I was lucky enough to take a beginner's improv class with Denyse Schmidt.  When my guild asked if there was any interest in taking a class with Denyse, I thought I was going to faint...  I asked my husband if we could take a family trip to the east coast so I could take one of Denyse's classes.  He said yes.  Now, we don't need to take that trip.  We still might though...

Anyway, back to the workshop....  First of all, Denyse is every bit as awesome and nice as she seems.  She's very laid back and such a great teacher.  I thought I knew how to make an improv quilt.  I was wondering what I would gain from this class.  Boy, did I learn alot!  Using what I have, curves, but the biggest lesson I learned was to "LET GO".  It was so 'freeing' once I did so. 

Here are the first 2 blocks I made only using the fabric that Denyse provided.  Notice the natural curves?  That because I didn't use my ruler.  That was pretty cool too!

Here are the other blocks I made using fabric that I brought.  It's the KJR green posies.  On the bottom left block, I used the wrong side of the fabric by accident.  Denyse saw what I did and said, "Just go with it".  I was like "REALLY?!?!?" So I did and I'm happy to say that I love that block.

I made 2 more blocks a few weeks ago. 

I decided to to turn these blocks into a wall hanging / art quilt that I'll hang in my sewing space. 

It will go nicely with this photo. 

(photo courtesy of Maria.)

Thanks so much for vsiting us, Denyse!!!  You are truly a Rock Star! 

DS, We love you!

oxox,

Sunny

Denyse Schmidt in Los Angeles

I'm a fabric junkie.  There!  I said it!  I love designer fabric and one of my favorite designers is Denyse Schmidt.  I was lucky enough to meet her and take one of her workshops a couple months ago.  My guild flew her in for a weekend in late June. 

One night, she did an artist talk.  She talked about everything from how she started, her partnerships, fabric lines and her inspiration.  She even showed us her sketchbook!  That was fun to look at!

She has a new book coming out in April, so she read us a page from that.

She did a Q & A.



She also showed us photos from her new lines that are available through Joann's.  Sugar Creek will be released in late August and Daisy Mae is coming in November. 

Overall, the talk was so inspirational.  I like her even more if that's at all possible.

xoxo,

Sunny

Amy Butler in the House

I must say I am a HUGE Amy Butler fan.  I'm so happy that others (besides us quilters) will get to know her beautiful work.  I was wandering around Bed, Bath & Beyond last week and discovered these....

Comforters, Pillows & Sheets

Can you believe these amazing towels, too?!?

I'll definitely be picking some of these up very soon.

A Serious Quilt Label

Last December, I decided that I would start a bee and be a Bee Mama.  I decided to get these made for the girls in my group. 

I am so excited to put this on my Seams Perfect Quilt.  Maria did such an amazing job.  But then again, what do you expect from a Grammy nominated graphic designer?!?!  Thanks, M!  You're such a bad a$$!  :)

I'm a Proud Mama!

I got this note a couple weeks ago from Taylor's (my daughter) teacher.

There was no way I was going to miss my smarty pants getting her first award!

Taylor, mom and dad are very proud of you!  :D

Quilting for a Cause

I went to my high school reunion last year and had a blast re-connecting with all my IHHS sisters.  It turns out some of them had gone through some rough times.  We found out a few of them were cancer survivors.  It seemed like it really hit home to all of us. 

Some of my classmates will be participating in the Revlon Run / Walk LA 2011.  I really wanted to participate, but it's the weekend of my little man's birthday.  He's turning 3!  I wanted to find a way to help.  So, I decided to do what I do best.  Quilt!  I wanted to make a quilt and raffle it off and donate the proceeds to this walk. 

I asked some of my Bee Mates to make me some blocks and they did.  It's finally done and I really love how it came out!  It measures roughly 47" x 47".  Its going to be so hard to give away...

Here's the front...

 Here's the back....

You can win this charity quilt for a $10!  $20 buck will get you 2 entries!  $30 will get you 3! 

You get the picture, right? 

Click here to make a donation to team Pandas with Purpose. 

Once you donate on-line, please leave a comment here along with your tracking code. 

Here's what the tracking code looks like:  3770-1201-1-68492-71603

A winner will be chosen on Friday, May 6th! 

Please include your email address so that I can contact you if you win! 

A big Thank You to Maria, Liberty, Linda, Amber and Cruz for providing such great blocks.

Good Luck, Everyone!

oxox, Sunny

MIA

Dear Blog,

Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been busy with life and the family. I will be back very soon to tell you about my quilting, my first quilt show I attended and my swapping addiction. I've also been doing some fabric hunting! With much success! :)

More details to follow... I promise.

Oxox,
Sunny