Friday, January 15, 2010

California Dreamin'

What perks up a quilter with the blues?  Fabric?  Winning a giveaway?  How about winning a fabric giveaway?  I was feeling a little overwhelmed by life about a month ago, when I was notified that I had won a giveaway from Uberstitch.  Although my entry was dangerously close to being eaten by an adorable little helper.  I have to admit, it really lifted my spirits.  Thank you so much, Kristina!  I quickly received these beautiful Janean Morrison fabrics, California Dreamin':





I have been planning on using it for a baby quilt as I have two baby/toddler quilts (for girls) to make before Spring, but I already figured out that one of the expectant mothers is decorating and purchasing items in very different colors -- much more muted and lots of neutrals.  So, I'll poke around and see if these would work for the other one.  Or perhaps you have another idea for me.   I'm open to suggestions!

Now, I am off to the beach for a nice three day weekend.  Not a California beach, but a nice stormy Oregon beach.  I have my sewing machine and projects all packed and hope to get something accomplished -- and maybe even blog-worthy -- by Sunday.

With wises, true and kind -- Joan

13 comments:

  1. Those are such pretty colors! I just finished a small doll quilt for a friend's daughter- she turns five next week! I can't believe it :)

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  2. Sewing at the Oregon coast is the BEST. It's where I worked on my first quilt!!

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  3. Wow, that fabric is great, so bright and funky! Whatever you make with it will be great. Hope you have a relaxing and productive time at the beach.
    Kelly :-)

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  4. Sounds like a very nice weekend, both beach and sewing machine! Have fun ; )

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  5. what a lovely pick me up. congratulations and looking forward to see what you make. have a great weekend!

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  6. Joan, You are one lucky lady! That fabric is just gorgeous. I have seen it and think I need to get some too.

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  7. Such pretty fabrics, you lucky quilter! That kind of package would definitely be a spirit-lifter! Have fun at the beach!! I'm hoping for just a bit of sun here for the weekend.

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  8. Pretty fabrics! You could use these for a beach blanket, since you mentioned you're off to the beach. Sounds like a lovely weekend!

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  9. Like everyone else... those fabrics are beautiful! Sorry for drooling on your fabrincs! heehee! have fun with them.!
    *hugs*
    Jackie

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  10. Gorgeous fabrics Joan. Nothing quite like winning fabrics to perk you up!

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  11. The fabrics are very cheerful, what a great win.

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  12. You've been nominated for a Lemonade Stand Award on my blog because of how nice you are.

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