Nordika Sewing and Market Prep

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Market Prep
Market Prep, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
Happy Weekend! I've been doing lots of sewing getting ready for Quilt Market. It's always hard working on things I can't share. But maybe just a little peek at what I'm working with...! I think I am finally getting a bit of my sewing mojo back, which is good, and just in time! This time around though, I'm trying not to overdo it! I'm mixing in a few just because projects, even if they are tiny, to break up all the things I have to sew.  So far it's working!

Lavender Sachets by Jeni Baker
Lavender Sachets, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
I whipped up some lavender sachets with the Nordika panel to help keep moths away from my yarns and knitted things. Hope it helps, if not at least all the yarn smells nice!

Nordika Zipper Pouches by Jeni Baker
Nordika Zipper Pouches, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
Nordika Zipper Pouches by Jeni Baker
Nordika Zipper Pouches, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
I also sewed some new samples for the Zipper Pouch class I teach at The Sewcial Lounge from Nordika.  The next session is November 6th! This class has been filling up quick, so sign up right away if you're interested! Pattern available here.

Quilt-it... Today - Issue 7 by Jeni Baker
Quilt-it... Today - Issue 7, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
Quilt-it... Today - Issue 7 by Jeni Baker
Quilt-it... Today - Issue 7, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
There is a great Nordika quilt, Zany Zigzags that was designed by the Art Gallery Fabrics team in the newest issue of Quilt-it... Today! You can find it on newsstands today, it's the November/December issue.

Fat Quarter Shop has a kit available for the quilt, here.

New Quilting Books by Jeni Baker
New Quilting Books, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
I have added a few new quilting books to my library lately.  I couldn't wait any longer to add books from two of my favorite UK quilters: Quilt Improv by Lucie Summers and 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks by Katy Jones.  I'm looking forward to spending more time with both of these books once things calm down!  Quilting Happiness was written by my friends Christina Lane and Diane Gillead.  I am SO excited to start making and working from their book, it's really beautiful! 

Zipper Pouches by Jeni Baker
Zipper Pouches, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
Some very special mail arrived last week, these beyond cute zipper pouches from a family friend! Thank you Maria, I love them so! They're too cute for words!

George
George, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
George bunny!

Today I love the..
Smell of: Waffles
Sound of: George playing
Taste of: Diet Coke
Sight of: Leaves turning
Feel of: Cool morning

Good Things about Today:
- Halloween candy to be eaten!
- Ready to work on an exciting sewing project!
- Headed to The Sewcial Lounge for their sale! Stop by from 10am-4pm today!
- That probably means there is some fabric in my future!

6 comments :

  1. I bought the Quilt-it Today magazine yesterday because of the zig-zag quilt in Nordika, which I've been stocking up on lately. I love your fabric designs!

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  2. I am about to slice into my fat quarter bundle of Nordika! Today's the day!

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  3. Love your fabrics!You need to design some fabrics for George.

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  4. my Bavarian husband wants those final two zipper pouches! Where did your friend find them (if you don't mind sharing)? We may have to stop by the next time we visit family in Munich.

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  5. Can't wait for the reveal of your next line! It looks really exciting.

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