It's been a while

Gosh, it's been a while since my last post. So much has been happening.
Where do I start?

My daughter's friend wanted a vintage prom dress. She bid on a few she found on e-bay but was out bid each time. So, I offered to make her a dress. We found a McCalls pattern that was printed in 1952.
http://family.webshots.com/album/563303282UFEwUO
We went shopping for fabric and she found some lovely fabric. The dress is almost done; she comes tomorrow night for a final fitting. Oh my it's been a while since I have sewn other then quilts.

Bear my gelding was chased threw a fence and received some nasty wounds.
http://pets.webshots.com/album/563208003EvsqTn
He is doing much better now and we are are even back to riding.

I started my Pinwheels and Posies BOM. http://applewd.com/BOM/page1.html
WOW the colors are wonderful and the pattern is so well written I am so excited about this project.

The pattern I had published is really starting to take off. The printing is now on it's third run. Wow, what a thrill.

Now on to some sad news. A dear friend of mine has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. She has had surgery and is recovering at home. Soon she will start her Chemotherapy and Radiation. So, I wanted her to have a special hug from me and I started a chemo quilt.
I'm using Moda's new line, called "Maypole" http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/ItemList--Moda-Maypole-By-April-Cornell--m-782
It's nice and bright, and I'm using a white on white.

Well, that should catch you up to speed as to what is going on here.
I hope all is going well in your corner of the world.
Hope to see you again
Penny

It has arrived!!!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!
My kit for my Pinwheels and Posies quilt has arrived from Lisa's Stitches.
http://www.lisasstitches.com/

Holy COW!! it's sooooo pretty. I just love the colors.
I see an all night sewing fest in my near future.

And to think, I have this all to blame on my aussie friend!!
You know who you are. LOL
Peny

Hunt has begun

I am going to be starting the new BOM by Beth Ferrier. By the time I decided to do this quilt, the kits were gone. So, off to the local quilt shop to see if I can find some fabric.

If you want to see more or get the pattern for yourself click on the link

http://applewd.com/BOM/page1.html

Quilting suggestions needed

I want to start hand quilting this quilt, It is called a "Carpenters Square" I found the pattern on some very old yellow paper that was in a trunk of my grandmothers. Each block was 24 inches square and it took 72 pins in each row just to keep from loosing the points.

Churn Dash Quilt

This is the latest quilt top that I've finished. The center is made with 3 inch blocks. The set of blocks are 6 inch, then 9 inch and the outside is made using 12 inch blocks. The plan is to hand quilt it, lol we'll see, for how it goes on the stack with the rest.

Lancaster photos

Here are some photos that I took at the Lancaster quilt show.

Heart to Hand

Heart to Hand on line quilting shop listed my quilt pattern today.
Go to their website, http://www.hearttohandonline.com/ click "On Line Catalog" then click "Newest Items" then click "New Patterns" scroll to the bottom of the page and there it is, "Furrowed Four Patch" while on the site please check out the rest of the great items they offer. This is a great on line quilt shop. Thank you Heart to Hand for carrying my pattern.
Penny

Hi HO Hi Ho it's off to Lancaster I go

A friend and I went to the Lancaster Quilt Show this weekend. Sat. we took a hand quilting class with Virgina Scialian. What a great class! Sat. night we went to show and tell, then to the auction. WoW what a jam packed three days. I was a good girl!
Penny

And yes there is till fabric at Zooks. lol

Great day in PA

It was a lovely day here in PA. I worked on my CW, made a class sample and even took a nap. I want to wish you all a Happy Easter. Busy week coming up, I am headed to the Lancaster quilt show. I hope to do some stash building while I'm there. Have a great week, Peaceful Piecing. Penny

I am THRILLED to ANNOUNCE!!!!!!!

After working with a publisher for a month, many writes and rewrites, then three trial runs by three different quilters and hours at the printers. I am thrilled to announce...............My very first quilt pattern has been published. "Furrowed Four Patch" will be released after March 17th. The copyright was applied for and received today!!!

The patterns are hot off the press, and headed out for distribution on Monday. The first 100 patterns have already been sold. I have also been asked to deliver patterns when I go to the Lancaster Quilt show at the end of the month.

They can also be purchased through me, for more information on how to get your pattern please e-mail pennyspatches@frontiernet.net

I’m SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!
Penny