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I love this quilt pattern

It's been on my project list for a long time, but it's got to be now. I want to have it for the cottage this summer. I am a big fan of Denyse Schmidt quilts. I think she has a unique voice in this community and her modern approach is in evidence here. It's a really pretty pixilated bit of happiness isn't it?

I've chosen my colours and put them in order (very similar but not the same as hers, although she does provide an exact map if you want to recreate what she's done).

I've even sewn some of the strips together but I'll wait to post that when the colour block is done. I don't have a design wall so it's tricky to see them in a way that makes any sense at all.

I've posted this WIP on Facebook and Instagram as well.  I intend to pressure myself into finishing it quickly, so a little community attention might help with that.

I love it when people send me pictures of what they're making or what they've finished.  I started Fabric Spark because I find fabric inspiring. When I look at a great print, I know almost immediately what I want to make out of it.  Then life gets in the way and I often don't make all the things I envisioned.  Sometimes, I don't get to make anything.  However, I am happy to live vicariously through the sewing projects of all of Fabric Spark's supporters and friends.  

This picture is a recent and perfect example of a beautiful project that was finished and shared by Noreen, a super supporter and customer. I love how she has transformed a little bundle of Cotton & Steel fat quarters into a funky, modern, and heart warming baby quilt for a relative. The lions in the middle knock me out.

So please send me your pictures - it really makes me happy to see what you do with the fabric - and I know everyone else gets as excited by your ideas as I do.  

Woohoo - It's the first of the month and that means that we're cutting, packing, and getting ready to ship everyone's February bundle. Thanks to Maureen Cracknell for designing the beautiful Wild & Free collection and then for creating this happy bundle of other fabrics from Cotton + Steel and other Art Gallery designers.  I am excited, it's even prettier in person and I think you're all going to love it.   

We are already starting to work on March with Faith from Fresh Lemons Quilts.  She's putting together an awesome bundle for Monthly Sparks and I have a fun idea up my sleeve for Daryl's Picks.  

Fabric Spark has teamed up with Sherri at Thread Riding Hood for a fantastic give away.  There are three prizes to be won. A laminate lunch bag kit (pictured above), a reusable fabric gift bag kit (below) in red or green.

Thanks to everyone (and there were lots of you), who helped get the booth ready for Creativ Festival.  It was exhausting but lots of fun, and no one lost a toe or their temper - that's what I call success. I'd also like to thank Sherri of Thread Riding Hood.  Her patterns and kits were a hit and it was fun putting everything together with her.

Thanks as well to all the excellent folks who stopped by to look, chat, shop, and share their creative inspiration.  It was really fun getting to meet everyone and hearing about their projects.  I loved seeing what people like and respond too. It was a nice break from my home workshop.

I will see you next spring at Creativ Festival - and hopefully before that at a few other shows around town.

Cheers!

Daryl