This week has been a quiet one and I loved it! We went to the beach and I tried out my first in the hoop embroidery design. I had seen quite a few people making these on Twitter and I figured I’d give it a try…now I know why they made them…they are addictive!!! These are little pouches that you fit on your key-chain with a split ring. It’s big enough for chap-stick, coins, Splenda, etc.

Here are the ones I made this week:

And here is FREE design download so you can make one or ten yourself!
http://fivestarfonts.com/free-zipper-case-in-the-hoop

I didn’t do much else in the way of quilting this week apparently! Today is Leah’s 11th birthday so there won’t be much today either. I did format and send off my Coming Down The Chimney Pattern to be printed so that will be available shortly as will my 4 new Seasonal Trio patterns…stay tuned…..ok, sneak peek…here is what the seasonal ones look like. They will be available through QuiltWoman, shops near you and through my website.

First Seasonal Trio

Second Seasonal Trio

Third Seasonal Trio

Fourth Seasonal Trio

There are four patterns each with three projects and they measure 12″x 12″ and fit perfectly in an Ackfeld Stand. How cute are they??????????????? I spent the entire school year working on these little quilts and I am so completely thrilled with the results. I think you will be too. More info coming on these soon….

We are Keepsake Quilting bound soon. No idea what I will bring home with me but I can’t wait to go!