busy bee

i have been sewing non-stop the last couple of days! i started working on a commission for a cute little girl. it's been fun skyping with her mom, but it's so weird to work with a long-distance client! it's been a learning experience. lots of emails and pictures back and forth.




i feel like we're on the same page and it's so fun to work with someone who's so excited about the process!

i have also been working on my farmer's wife quilts with fervor! my friends and i had decided to shoot for 4 blocks a month, but i'm already done with six! who knew i would love making 1-inch half square triangles so much?




if this week is any indication of how the rest of the year will pan out, i can't wait to see what's in store!

hello, 2012!

well, i made a few resolutions this year. one is to keep up with this blog a little more! it's been pretty hard to fit computer time into my new schedule of hanging out with my dog and watching every bbc miniseries... i mean, sewing all day! that's what i'm doing!




i have been trying to get caught up on all my outstanding bee blocks. these are for the 4x5 modern quilt bee on flickr. these have been lots of fun to make!




and this is a farmer's wife block, my first! it's from the fantastic book, the farmer's wife sampler quilt. the patterns seemed so over the top and out of my comfort zone, but this one actually came together quite easily! granted, it's one of the most simple. but i'm glad i didn't get too intimidated for too long. only bought the book about six months ago... heh. it took a little while to get up the courage to get started.

well, here's to 2012 being a great year! i have lots of fun stuff in the works to share with you guys. i can't wait!