We planned for a long time to have our house painted this summer and I've been contemplating the color choice for a long long time. Many months ago, I painted the top five choices on the house by the door we use the most to come and go. I asked everyone who visited us ifor their opinions. I stared at the samples in sun, clouds, rain and even the dark (why, I don't know). I was lost in the decision. Last week the painter started calling to warn us that we were coming up on his schedule and he would need to buy the paint soon. I avoided his calls a few times, but Saturday morning he showed up saying he was on his way to the paint store and he had to know NOW. Realizing that I couldn't just take my seam ripper to it and fix it if I made a bad choice - I waited anxiously to see ...
Before - the too sunny lemon yellow
After - the "warm" gray that would blend into the surrounding trees more...
Whew - I'm glad that decision is over. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the ridiculous amount of time I spent selecting a group of fabrics for a new shop quilt. Below is what we did with that bunch of beauties. The pattern is called Gimme Diamonds and went together very well. It is one of those smart patterns that includes directions for multiple sizes.
Warning - following is just a little tease. We don't actually have the fabrics we used to make the quilt below, but we will in the next few weeks sometimes. It is a line called Terrain from Moda and the pattern is Off the Rail from Jaybird. Delightful, don't you think?
Have you seen the sample Tracy made for our new applique block of the month we will be starting soon? We will be using the Lollypop pattern from Kim McLean. Stop by for details if you want to join us - it is going to be a bunch of fun.
Another new quilt for the shop is this fall colored one. It is simple, modern and stunning. The pattern is from Modern Quilt Relish and Lisa did an outstanding job of quilting this one!
Let's see, what else did we make recently? Oh yes - a new Birdie Sling from brand new fabrics from Westminster called Misaki...
And Tatiana (the headless wire girl that lives at the front of the shop) has a new apron and tote bag from the Downtown fabrics...
There is lots going on this weekend in Eugene - hope you all get out and about to play. G and I and the mutts are headed to the coast on Sunday for a little R&R. We haven't been over all summer and I am excited to go. Speaking of the coast - the "Going Coastal" line finally arrived. One of our loyal customers, David was taken with the plaid and has already completed a shirt from it!
Love those crabs!
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