Zodiac BOM: Cancer Block

Patterns went out last night for June's Zodiac BOM block, Cancer! If you are participating in the Block of the Month series with me, be sure to check your email! :)

I seriously can't wait to see what you make! It's so much watching everyone's blocks come together! The finished quilts are going to be A-MAZ-ing!! ;)

Here is my Cancer block for my sampler quilt:

I'm usually not a huge fan of yellow and orange, but I am smitten with these! The Kona Carrot is the most beautiful color! And of course Henna Garden by Sandi Henderson is always a winner (the orange floral-y print). 

Zodiac BOM: Gemini Block

Not sure what happened with the last few months... oh wait, yes I do. I wrote about it in my last post. :/ (ps. THANK YOU for ALL of your LOVE! Comments, and support!! You are the BEST!! seriously. You lifted my spirits and opened my eyes to the world of food intolerance. I had NO idea it was such a common issue. Hugs to all of you! Though that is a different blog post for another day. But I couldn't NOT say thank you! So Thank you! again.) Anyway, as I was saying... I totally missed sharing the Aries block AND the Taurus blocks for the Zodiac BOM. I guess I'll save those for another day as well. ;)


But for TODAY I do want to share my  

Gemini block

 I LOVE these Sandi Henderson prints and colors together! For some reason this color of pink makes me think of strawberry ice cream... and I want to lick it!!

ok, now wipe off your screen so you can read the rest of this post. ;)


Would you like to look at more pictures??? of course you do.

Zodiac BOM: Pisces Block

Today is the first day of Pisces, and I just sent out the emails including the Pisces pattern! I'm so excited and can't believe it's already time to release the second pattern of the Zodiac Block of the Month club! Where has this year gone already?! Anyway...

I'm excited to share with you my Pisces block that will go in my sampler quilt.

oops! Zodiac BOM!

I just posted, and then deleted, a blog post that is for my Zodiac BOM blog! (I wasn't supposed to share it here. lol.) Yep! If you haven't heard, I am getting ready to publish my first block of the month pattern! I am really excited! And I have created a blog to go along with it, for everyone who purchases the pattern! Throughout the year I will post pattern updates, tips, techniques, and answer your questions, and help you anyway I can. I think it will be a great way to add a little extra encouragement for everyone to finish up the pattern, as well as step outside your comfort zone and try something a little more complex. :)

The BOM is called the Zodiac BOM, as I have named all the patterns after the different zodiac signs. Each pattern will be released on the first day of the corresponding sign. Aquarius is first and will be released on January 20th! Pisces is next and will be released on February 19th, and so on! I love doing things differently, so I think this will be a fun break from the standard everything-comes-out-on-the-first routine.

I will be sharing the full reveal through my newsletter today, so if you want to see it first, be sure to sign up! :) (I also created a free birthday cake pattern for all newsletter subscribers - to be sent out on your birthday month, or mine if you don't want to share yours. I'll share more about this soon!)

But here is a sneak peek, and perhaps my favorite part of the pattern!!

While this is a sampler quilt/BOM, all the blocks will be tied together with this lattice style design that goes throughout each block! I think they look pretty neat together, and you can repeat specific block combinations for some really great designs too! Or just use one block on repeat... they all look great! I can't wait to share more!!

The Zodiac BOM will go on PRESALE *hopefully* today! or tomorrow at the latest. (I just remembered I should probably figure out fabric requirements.... oh yeah. That might be helpful.) ;)

The presale price will be 50% off for a limited time, then go up to 25% off until January 20th. Once it starts the price will go up to full price. After the release of the last pattern in December, I offer the patterns in groups for discounted prices, for those who aren't interested in the entire pattern. But that won't be until December...

ALSO, each pattern will come in 3 sizes!! 9 inch, 12 inch and 18 inch! So there are lots of options as what you can do with the pattern. I love having options, so like all of my patterns, if I want options, I'm going to share those with you too. :)


Patterns also include the standard:

• cutting templates
• pattern templates
• coloring pages
• block assembly instructions (I'll share paper piecing techniques on the Zodiac BOM - which will be by invite only. I'll allow access to the email address used to purchase the pattern... more details on that to come.) 

Anyway, I'm really excited! And I hope you'll join me!! 

I'll let you know as soon as it's up!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! + Coupon! + NEW Pattern!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends stateside! And Happy Day to everyone the world over!!

 {Image from Pinteres}

My heart is so full this morning as I reflect on this day today, and Thanksgiving days in the past. This is one day in the year that every year, has been a good day! I have so many memories spending this day with family and dear friends! I wish I could take a picture of all my memories and post them on my wall so I could look at them every day! :)

There is something magical about this day, where all the worries of the world seem to disappear, where being with, and thinking about, loved ones become my focus, and we play and eat good food, rest, laugh, and enjoy life. I love this day. And I'm grateful for the time to reflect on all the blessings that I have! The power of gratitude is real, and something I want to hold closer to my heart every day of the year.

I hope you all have a safe and wonderful day!! Enjoy your blessings!! It is such a sweet emotion. :)

 

 {Image from Pinterest}

And... to say thank you to all my quilty friends, I'm offering a coupon that starts now and will end on Monday 11/30/2015 at midnight!

Save 30% your entire order!

enter code: GIVETHANKS

Coupon works in my Etsy shop AND my shop!

I also recently updated my Paypal account so sales on Craftsy is now open to buyers outside of the USA. Please let me know if you have any trouble with any of my shops.

This will be the biggest coupon for the rest of the year... so don't miss out! ;)

 


ALSO, I want to announce my newest pattern:

Space Gem!

It comes in 4 sizes: 9inch, 12inch, 18inch, and formatted to print on legal paper (8.5in x 14in) is the 24inch size.

It includes the usual coloring pages, cutting templates, and detailed instructions for constructing the block.


 I will share more testers photos in the next few days, but if you want to see them, you can check them out now HERE. and here's a screenshot of just a few...

This pattern is available on Craftsy (price discounted since coupons don't work on Craftsy), Etsy, and My Shop! 

{Image from Pinterest}

Thank you everyone for your love and support!! This journey of pattern designing has been more than I ever expected and I'm so grateful for all of you!!!