The Joys of a Scrap Bin

My friend, Jenny, works at a fabric store in Los Feliz. She discovered this treasure in the scrap fabric bin and we have both been obsessing over it ever since. It's one of those prints where you can always see something new. I did a little digging and found it was Alexander Henry for Home Collection, and Google gave me a random website that was selling it. They also have a baller fabric called Midnight Snack that I couldn't resist!

The Rescuers

Than and I watched The Rescuers (1977) last night. I loved the color scheme on Medusa, the fire-haired villian with giant pet alligators. I freeze-framed the movie and put together some color chips. The best part about doing an exercise like this is that it helps me to think about other colors besides the ones I always go to.

Quilt Top Finished

The lovely thing about making a crib quilt is the speed in which it can be finished. This top took me about 4 days. I worked hard to stay true to my original marker design but of course, once all the squares were done, a few needed rearranging. I've figured out how it will be quilted already and I'll be starting on that as soon as my 90" x 40 yd roll of batting comes in the mail. It's way cheaper to order a large quantity at once and saves the pain of trying to deal with Jo-Ann's -a place I've vowed never to return to.

Balloons

I just had a trial day for a position as a Balloonist at Balloon Celebrations, a nearby store in Westwood Village. Not only is their work impressive but so is their website and I'm happy to see that they're properly represented as the talented people they are. I really hope they give me a job.

Everything Looks Better in Gradation

These advertisements for the new Grammy Museum have been on every street-lamp around town since November. There are about 6 or so versions with different artists showcased, but it's Beyonce's picture that I love the most. Every time I pass her, I scheme on ways of stealing a copy for myself but nothing has seemed feasible aside from catching a man in the act of taking one down and bribing him to give it to me. If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

Rainy Friday

Mortoise had the right idea and slept all day.

Craft Day

Stuffed fabric hearts Jenny and I made. We were feeling festive.


New quilt squares. A fun break from the structured 9-patch squares I've was making for my last quilt.

New Quilt Design

New Quilt

I'm making a new quilt with the hopes of selling it. If this works I think it will be a very fun business adventure and a great way to keep my creativity flowing. I want it to be a very contemporary and cozy child's quilt.

Out of the Closet

I found this fabric at the thrift store.