Oooops, I Forgot One!

I'm not sure how I managed to miss the Hello Petal couple of fabrics but I also came across some Foxglove today and snatched it right up. Yardage is so difficult to find in these fabrics since they're so popular...half yards are as good as it's going to get until the next line comes out. The poor letter carrier has just about had it with me lately, as you can imagine.

I had to resubmit some grades today and did not get into the sewing room as a result. Every change at the district level has another set of changes at the university...and so, tomorrow (fingers crossed) should be my last day besides the classroom clean out at the end of the month. The hope is to get into the sewing room by Friday at the latest and I cannot wait!!
All my best,
Heather

💖 It's an Aneela Hoey Kinda Day! 💖

         

Some of the long awaited Aneela Hoey fabrics and a very special book arrived today, joining the Stay Gold, Walk in the Woods, and Hello Petal goodies. 

The girl on a swing has a special place in my heart from her Sherbet Pips line. Munchkin was a little tiny helper when I found my first piece. She loved the pink hedgehogs included and I was thrilled with her attention to detail. All of this amazing designer's fabrics are fantastic for fussy cutters.

The doggies were a lucky find, all 3 backgrounds in one spot. There's some serious yardage in the spool print and I have some plans for those brewing, just a few more supplies needed before I put those to good use. The fabrics from the Little Apples line and possibly even some girl on a swing fabric will also come in to play. YAY!

Piece,
Heather

Surprise Fun Mail!

A lovely little package came to the door today. Nothing beats fun surprise mail! Thanks to my mom for thinking of me.

I've mailed out some fun mail packages to several spots including London this week to get some newbies started. If you're new to any of this and/or you'd like to encourage some quilters/piecers/applique beginners, please do so in the next couple of weeks and look to the blog for some itsy bitsy steps into the wonderful world of simple applique shapes for starters and then eventually piecing. I'm sending out 5" charms, mini sewing kits and some other basics. If you'd like a list, let me know and write up a quick post.

Piece,
Heather

More Goodies Arrive

My second order from the Fat Quarter Shop arrived and everything is lovely. There were a few more things on my list that I put off a bit because I knew the Heather Ross 20th Anniversary release was due any minute...those collectible fabrics were ordered as soon as the email arrived and should arrive in a couple weeks.

I finally finished grading for the high school and the university this afternoon. It feels good to have that off the to do list for sure. I may pick up a friend and visit my classroom tomorrow if all goes according to plan then back at the end of June or first week of July to tidy my room and get ready for fall, assuming we're heading back and not on virtual learning. Only time will tell. Here's to getting into the sewing room for zen by the weekend...I know I can't be the only one that needs some crafty time.
Piece,
Heather

Organization is Key

The new face mask caddy keeps me fairly organized and Clover Wonder Clips are the new must have.  The Bias Tape Making Kit is also well worth the splurge. I used to make bias by hand, and no surprise, it was my least favorite sewing-related activity. Not anymore! If you haven't purchased these tools and are making masks, do yourself a favor and make life a little easier.

Also, I did manage to organize the "shoe box" fat quarter storage and am fairly pleased with the results. Looking through them no longer makes my eye twitch. 😆 The second set in the stacked cubes has been combined with the shoe box to make more room for the 30s FQ sets...now there's room should a purchase or two come my way. 

Piece,

Heather