Emma's Pick of The Week - Spring Green!

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Have ya missed me? Well, I'm back and better than ever! I turned 5 yrs old on March 13 and a fabulous birthday party was thrown in my honor.
I had lots of yummy cake and got lots of new toys. And then we spent the weekend puttering in the garden and planting new flowers to celebrate the official start of spring.
And around here, we also celebrate the start of spring with pretty, fresh, springy fabric. This is the brand new Luck Of The Irish Fat Quarter Bundle......
And this is the Walk In The Park Fat Quarter Bundle. It was inspired by the Zoo Fabric from Kate Spain's Central Park Collection.....
I hope you're having a wonderful spring and that things are starting to turn green wherever you're at! And now it's time for me to go dig some holes in the freshly planted flower beds! See ya next week.

XOXO,
Emma Jane

March 2011 Giveaway....And An Apology!

We Have A Winner!

The winner is Becky who said "Glad to hear that you are healing from your accident. I love Kate Spain's fabric designs. Take care!" Congratulations Becky!
Happy March! I apologize for this post being so late. If you read my last blog post, A Very Unfortunate Rotary Cutter Accident, you'll understand why! Anyway, this month we're giving away a Central Park Fat Quarter Bundle by Kate Spain. It's so fresh and springy and bright and happy!

Here's how to enter:

-Leave a blog comment for one entry
-Tweet about this giveaway for another entry
-Mention this giveaway on Facebook for another entry
-Mention this giveaway on your blog for another entry
-And I know not everyone has their own blog or twitter or Facebook account......So, you can receive an extra entry if you let me know that you e-mailed at least three friends about this giveaway.

So you can earn up to FIVE chances to win this bundle!!!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to leave a blog comment for each additional entry that you do. For example....leave your first blog comment about whatever crosses your mind for your first entry. But be sure to leave another comment saying "I tweeted this" or "I facebooked this" so I know that you get extra chances to win.

The Giveaway ends on March 31, 2011. The winner will be chosen on April 1, 2011.

Good Luck and Happy Sewing,
Jenny

P.S. Thank you for all the sweet comments about my rotary cutter accident! I'm healing well and I really appreciate all the support and well wishes. You guys are awesome!

My Very Unfortunate Rotary Cutter Accident

Oh.....where do I begin???? I should start with a warning. This post is a cautionary tale about a very unfortunate rotary cutter accident that I had yesterday. Soooo.....if you're squeamish and you don't like the b-word (that red, liquid stuff) don't say I didn't warn you!
I woke up this morning wishing really, really hard that what had happened yesterday was a dream. No such luck. I was in a hurry and cutting fabric really fast. I was holding my ruler with my left hand and going full force and full speed with the rotary cutter in my right hand. The rotary cutter "jumped" off the edge of the ruler and went right into my finger.

After much screaming and running around in hysterics I finally looked at my finger. Big mistake. That only led to more hysterics. I had a massive "U" shaped cut on the side of my finger that was down to the bone. Basically, I half-severed my finger. And I was home alone.

I tried to get in touch with John for about two hours. The bleeding wouldn't stop and I was obviously in a lot of pain. He finally saw all my frantic messages as he was about to go fly in the F-15 (he's a Fighter Pilot). Oops - bad timing. I told him to go fly anyway but being the dedicated sweetie that he is he came rushing home to help me.

He called his best friend (who's a doctor) and he got us an appointment with a specialist.....two hours away. I begged and pleaded with the doctor to not do stitches - I couldn't take anymore pain today! My obvious show of wimp-i-ness paid off and I got those tape strip stitches instead and a nice, big, cushy bandage and they sent me on my way.

John took me out to my favorite pizza place after and then I went to bed and slept for 12 hours.

Soooo.....obviously the moral of the story is be VERY careful when you're playing with sharp objects. I managed to cut an artery (that explains the bleeding for hours and hours) and go down to the bone in less than a second. Fortunately, I missed the major nerves and ligaments so I don't need surgery and should regain full function of my finger in about two weeks.

In Summary....

-Rotary Cutters are not your friend

-Tylenol with Codeine is your friend

-Please, please learn from my stupidity and clumsiness and be careful when you're playing with sharp objects!

Happy Sewing,
Jenny

P.S. One of my Facebook friends just told me about these amazing Klutz Gloves. They're cut resistant gloves that have some stainless steel in them and rubber grips. They're made to prevent this exact sort of thing. You will see them in the shop VERY soon!

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Central Park

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Now that I'm all recovered after surgery, Mommy and Daddy are all better after a very long and nasty bout with the flu and the weather here in northwest Florida is starting to get nice.....well, I'm ready for a nice long walk in the park. And of course that also means that I want to introduce you to the Central Park Collection by Kate Spain for Moda.....
Isn't it gorgeous and fresh and springy??? Obviously, my favorite fabric from the collection is Ivory Reservoir Zoo.....
And my Mommy's favorite fabric is Plaza Bridle Path. She thinks it will be perfect for a sundress....
And we also love the huge and happy flowers in Reservoir North Meadow....
I'm gonna grab my leash and collar and head on out to enjoy this beautiful day! See ya next week.

XOXO,
Emma Jane

P.S. No Fat Quarter Bundles were harmed (or dirtied) in the making of this Pick Of The Week. The fabric is always protected from my long, beautiful fur with plastic bags!

February 2010 Giveaway - Lakehouse Totes on Bolts

We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to Pam who said "I have been entering a lot of giveaways lately - a great way to find new blogs." Thank you to everyone who entered! I love to read all your wonderful comments.

Happy February! This month we're giving away a Fun Flowers Totes on Bolts Kit by Lakehouse Dry Goods. The winner will get to choose if they want a black or white tote kit. All the bright and happy flowers are a great reminder that spring is coming very soon!

Here's how to enter:

-Leave a blog comment for one entry
-Tweet about this Giveaway for another entry
-Mention this Giveaway on Facebook for another entry
-Mention this Giveaway on your Blog for another entry
-And I know not everyone has their own Blog or Twitter or Facebook account.....So, you can receive an extra entry if you let me know that you e-mailed at least 3 friends and told them about this.

Soooo.....you can "earn" up to FIVE chances to win this kit!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to leave a blog comment for every additional entry you do. For example....Leave your first blog comment about whatever crosses your mind for your first entry. But be sure to leave another comment saying "I tweeted this" or "I Facebooked this" etc. so I know that you get extra chances to win.

And you may notice the handy dandy little grey buttons at the bottom of each blog post for Twitter, Facebook, etc. It's just a simple way to spread the word!

The Giveaway ends on February 28, 2011. The winner will be chosen on March 1, 2011.

Good Luck and Happy Sewing,
Jenny

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Take Me To Paris!!!

Hey there! It's me, Emma Jane! I've had a really rough week! I got surgery on Monday and I've been sleeping most of the week and dreaming about taking a trip to Paris when I feel better. I wasn't up for posing for a fancy picture with some fabric.....so this picture of me passed out on my Daddy's jacket surrounded by my "get well" presents will have to do. And since I won't be going to Paris anytime soon the Penelope Collection by Lakehouse Dry Goods will have to satisfy my craving for all things French......
And I know I shouldn't play favorites.......but could anything be better than this Bebe Tea Dainties fabric? It's pink and covered in French pastries.....it can't get any better than that!
And it looks adorable with the Bebe Confisserie Stripe....
And these delicate Parchment Roses.....
And we're planning on using the Penelope fabrics to make "A Girl In Paris" by Fig Tree Quilts.....
Hopefully we'll be able to show you some progress on that in the coming months. But right now, I'm going to go put on a sassy beret, sip some champagne, eat some pastries and pretend I'm in Paris!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

P.S. If you're wondering what kind of surgery I had.....well......it's kind of un-lady like and icky. So, if you want to know.....if you're really curious.....if you have dogs.....and if you're not eating anything right now.....you can take a peek at this link describing the surgery I had. And don't say I didn't warn you!

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Hopping Down The Bunny Trail

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! If you're completely sick of all the cold and snow I have the perfect thing to cheer you up and remind you that spring is coming soon! It's the new Easter Wishes pattern by the Vintage Spool....
The Vintage Spool makes the most amazingly detailed and beautiful applique quilt patterns! And of course this Easter one is full of adorable bunnies....
And chicks.....
If you have a lot of pastels in your fabric stash this quilt is a great way to use them. Or you could take a peek at some of the fabrics from the Doll Dresses 1 or Dolly Dresses 2 Collections. There's even some Robin Baby Bunny fabric in the Doll Dresses Collection.....
But I'm going to be VERY patient and wait for the arrival of Annie's Farm Stand by Lakehouse Dry Goods...
It should be here this spring and I think this fabric will make a perfect Easter Wishes Quilt. And that gives me a few months to get all of my applique templates ready!
And did you know my BFF is a bunny? Bella definitely gives this Pick Of The Week her seal of approval!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Henrietta Whiskers - Block One

I'd like to introduce you to the oh so adorable HenriettaWhiskers! She's a sweet little squirrel created by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs and is part of her 2011 Mystery Block Of The Month.
This year, it's an autumn themed quilt and oh by the way....did I mention that it's a FREE download on Anne's blog??? A new block will be available on the 5th of every month. You can download the first block here.
Well, I fell in love with little Henrietta the moment I saw her. But I usually work in pastels or brights. I don't have a lot of dark or muted or autumny fabrics in my stash. Soooo.....my version of an autumn quilt includes lots of lavender, celery & moss green, soft pumpkin, butter yellow, aqua and of course a little pink.....
I had my layout done and my pieces cut.....ohhhh....about an hour after I saw Anne's big reveal of Henrietta....
And Block One of Henrietta is now done.
That's actually supposed to be a bouquet of autumn leaves that Henrietta is holding. But in my Henrietta's world the autumn leaves turn pink!

Now that Block One of Henrietta Whiskers is done I'm getting back to my pink and green Hooterville Quilt. Hopefully, I'll be able to show you some preppy pink and green owls very soon!

Happy Sewing,
Jenny

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Party! Party! Party!

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! And it's party time! It's Mommy's birthday tomorrow and we are going to celebrate! She's off making a cake right now.....she said something about vanilla cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting....and maybe a little coconut on top. Soooo.....I was inspired to pick the Sweet Shop Fat Quarter Bundle as my pick of the week....
This bundle just oozes sweet, sugary goodness. And this sweet Pink Tiny Ticking is making me think of the pink and white layers in that vanilla raspberry cake being made in the kitchen right now.....
I'm gonna go see if Mommy needs any help licking cake batter out of the bowls. See ya next week!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Love Is In The Air

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Valentine's Day is approaching fast and that means I'm giving out lots of puppy smooches! It also means that it's time to start making cute little projects with pink and red fabrics. This Sugar & Spice Fat Quarter Bundle is perfect for Valentine's Day.....
Wouldn't it look adorable in the "Something Sweet" quilt???
And if you need something to wear for a hot date on Valentine's Day (or any night for that matter) this Proper Attire skirt is just right....
It's classy and feminine but flirty and fun at the same time. I think it would be perfect in Red Damask.....
Or maybe Fire Mod Blooms......
Or Petal Flora would be great too....
And now, will someone Puh-leaze take that ridiculous bow off my head?! It's messing up my fur!

XOXO,
Emma Jane