DQS13 Progress...

After weeks of craziness, my original idea has been tediously drawn to scale.  I have been pretty nervous about seeing if I could get this to truly work "on paper", and I think I can!!  I think I can, I think I can... :)  Here it is all drawn out- it'll be 18" square once done.  It is so cool to come up with an idea in your brain, and follow it through- It'll be great to see it done!

 Then I started pulling colors, based on my partners likes, which were easy, considering they are the same as mine ;).  I decided to go with solids- all solids, because I like the look it gives.  I will gradient the colors from the center out, starting with a rich jewel tone in the center and end at the edges with a very pale pastel of each tone.  I am excited!  Here's what I have...

This week, I get to figure out how to piece it ;) hehe!!  So looking forward to seeing it come together more :)!!  Wish me luck-

DOLL QUILT SWAP 13~~~

I. Can. Hardly. Breathe!!!!  I'm in!!!

In what???  The swap of all swaps- the Doll Quilt Swap!  I could hardly believe it when I made the cut :)  WOW!!  I still feel like I'm walking around in a dream!  Ever since I saw Angela's "Where Bluebird's Fly" mini quilt years ago (second row, second from left), I knew I had found my niche!  I adore quilts that tell a story!  Did that special quilt ever tell a story!  She moved me and my inspiration soared!!  I have wanted to be in the swap for so long, and finally have my chance!!  Here is the mosaic I made to let my secret partner know what I love!  We find out our partners next week!!  I am counting down the days!!  

1. Flowering Snowball, 2. sarah jane embroidery (2), 3. Mariner's compass Pillow, 4. Ski Chalet for Krista, 5. vintage sheeting, 6. A Light in the Dark - mini, 7. Where Bluebirds Fly 2, 8. Amitie BOM The Circle Game, 9. Come On Get Happy, 10. the youtube quilt, 11. P1210514, 12. Progress 10/25/12, 13. Rainbow Derecho Quilt in Progress, 14. Scraparadise, 15. a patchwork mothers dream, 16. Rainbow Feathered Star, 17. Quilts on a line for Corey, 18. I Spy Planet Hexy Quilt Completed, 19. Happy Camper, 20. P7160073, 21. Blue Wave Quilt Front, 22. Rainbow Compass Mini Quilt: Front, 23. Mouthy Stitches Practice Pouch, 24. Hanging Quilt for Corey25. Southern Living Magazine "Embrace the Blues"

Layer Cake Rainbow Swap- hurry!! hurry!!

Hey, if you are like me, you love some rainbow! Fabric and nature that is :) Anyway, I have participated in several charm swaps, and am excited to be in a LAYER CAKE swap right now! What a great way to add some variety into that rainbow quilt! There are a few spot open, if you'd like to play along! Here's the blog where Bree and Julie are hosting the swap- very fun!!

http://distantpickles.blogspot.com/2012/01/fancy-some-cake.html

My Goody Bag

I have been so stressed about getting my Goody Bag to my partner, and it's still crossing the ocean! I hope it gets to her soon! Almost 2 weeks in process! :) But mine came from {Safieh} this week and I LOVE it!! My partner researched me very well to know what I like. It's so perfect, I don't want to use it :) I have it hanging in my sewing half-room so I can see it and smile. She also made me this precious zipper pouch- LOVE zipper pouches too!! How awesome! And lots of pink scraps came in the package too! IT was a GREAT mail day!! (Smile)!

I had a great swap and look forward to more :)

Goodie Bag Swap, I hope, I HOPE!!!

1. Mais duas novas bolsas "Casa", 2. Little Red Riding Hood, 3. LynneBobSquarePants, 4. Pretty Little Pouch finished!, 5. sew cherry by lori holt, 6. Chaises rangées, 7. Fresh Lemons Spools, 8. Starry Path, 9. Mod Bento Box for swap, 10. Winter Rainbow Closeup, 11. vintage spools!, 12. pillow talk swap round 4 ~ double wedding ring!, 13. projects all together!!, 14. little red riding hood~ sweetly sitting on a spool!, 15. Polka Dot Flats, 16. P1180692, 17. Russian Sweetie, 18. P1170494, 19. P1160793-1, 20. P1190240, 21. P1180724, 22. Hideaway Pillow Pattern for Moda's Blog Hop, 23. Style Stitches Teardrop Bag, 24. My Market Bag, 25. Jane Market Tote 2, 26. Streets Tote, 27. Turquoise Grid market tote, 28. Handmade Bags, 29. Shinzi Mushroom Tote, 30. frenchy handbag

Woot-WOOT!! Lookie, I am hoping to be in my first swap! The signups start on Wednesday and I am hoping and crossing everything that I get a spot! It's the Goody Bag Swap and is hosted by two amazing Peeps of mine :)! I am a bit nervous (understatement of the year) and anxious, but oh so excited to make something fun and lovely for someone else! It will be so fun! I love getting creative and coming up with surprises! It makes me smile! I got my mosaic done so that I can have it ready when I get in the group- talking positively here, right?! This conglomoration of stuff makes me grin and I love it all!!