Random, Random, and More Random

Hope you are enjoying the "31 Inspiring Quilters" series at sew mama sew! I added a tab to my blog with a running list of the bloggers being featured, just in case you missed any. And of course, there's many more to come!

I think I mentioned that the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild's Binary Challenge Exhibit is going on now at Island Quilter on Vashon Island, through February 6. I'm not sure when I'm going to get over to see the exhibit, but there's a couple of great posts up about the show from two of our guild members HERE and HERE. I think you'll see at least one quilt you'll recognize!

Did you hear about the 2014 Pantone Quilt Challenge: Radiant Orchid sponsored by On the Windy Side and playcrafts? 

There's several categories, lots of terrific prizes, and even fabric suggestions, which I love. I'm hoping to join in and just for fun, made a Radiant Orchid pinterest board, so I can keep track of my favorite fabric possabilities. Actually, I invited Rachel/Snippets of Sweetness to pin too, so don't be surprised to see selections from both of us.

I've been wanting to make a 'brown quilt' for a while. This may just be the palette to inspire me. Don't know what pattern yet, but I'm mulling.

Ok, so who's obsessed with Economy blocks??

I've only managed a half-dozen, but plan on using this as a leader-ender project for a while once I get past my current quilting deadline. Looking through my bloglovin' feed this morning, I see posts from Katy/Monkey Do, Rita/Red Pepper Quilts, Nicole/Mama Love Quilts, Svetlana/s.o.t.a.k handmade, AND Amy/During Quiet Time with a bit of a variation, but all about their Economy blocks! So obsession? I'd say so.

Lastly, my friend Louise/I'm Feelin' Crafty is a contestant on the latest round of Project Run and Play!

I've followed this series before, and even though I'm not a garment-sewer, seeing their entries is alot of fun! I'm hoping some of you will follow along, and root for favorites! Read all about Louise here, and the other contestants in recent posts.

*Edited to add* Just caught wind of another Triple-Zip swap! Sign-ups are open for round two at Quarter incher! And just a reminder, the tutorial is always available through the Tutorials tab above!

Hope you have a great day!

Linking up with Really Random Thursday.

31 Inspiring Quilters :: It Begins!!

After sharing so much these last few days about what 2013 held, it's pretty mind-blowing to be able to start 2014 off with something pretty special! Beginning today, join me each day in January over at sew mama sew as I share "31 Inspiring Quilters!" All awesome sewists, I'll be highlighting their workmanship and more - all sorts of qualities that have inspired my creative thinking and so many facets of my quilting.

We start off the series today with Erica of Kitchen Table Quilting. And there's plenty more to come!

Prepare To Be Inspired

When I began A Quilter’s Table nearly three years ago, it was all about community. Getting more involved in the online quilting community has brought new friendships my way, opportunities and challenges I could not have foreseen, and in addition to all that goodness has been major inspiration. It’s been more than “oh, isn’t that pretty.” It’s been more like “OH! I just have to try that!” or "How clever is that!?" or many times, a jaw-dropping "Oh My Gosh!!" Plain and simple, the inspiration I have found through all of you moved me into creative overdrive.

With that said, it’s a pleasure indeed to be able to present the series “31 Inspiring Quilters” as a part of sew mama sew's January Quilting Month. Beginning January 1, and continuing through the month, an inspiring quilter will be highlighted each day over on sew mama sew. So stay tuned! Follow along! And be inspired.