Can't believe it's Friday already--the week zipped by. I also can't believe I actually finished stitching up the last of the state flower quilt blocks! Whew! All fifty of 'em. However, I'm only up to #31 here on the blog, so next week I am going to post one new flower block each day to step things up. Hopefully--my "research assistant" will be on board with that. My word, we do keep ourselves busy around here, do we not? In the meantime, I'm working out some quilt-top layout options for different orientations and sizes. (I'll offer them as a free PDF in the coming weeks.)
Before I head out for the weekend--to a promising-looking sunny one for a change, with so-far "true blue" skies overhead--I'll leave you with some exciting and inspiring places I've been visiting on the web recently, just in case you find yourself weather-bound with time on your hands:
- Fun photoshop & photography blog: Kim Klassen Cafe offers tons of creative effects, tutorials, and e-courses to achieve amazing results with your photos. Gallery of images here. Very inspiring!
- Another site with hundreds of free digital clip-art, tutorials, projects and techniques: The Graphics Fairy.
- Saltbox Treasures Etsy shop--when you feel like thrift-shopping in your slippers. And check out Julie's charming companion blog for more inspiration.
- Gorgeous knitting and crochet eye candy from Knot Garden, and a Forget-Me-Knot tutorial--so sweet!
- Free Felt Patterns gathered from around the web (with permission) and organized into one nifty spot. Love it!
And this made me laugh today! (From another sunshine-deprived Oregonian at Vintage Trifles.)
Have a great weekend everybody!
Wow! You've been a very busy gal. (I am a titch concerned about your research assistant. ☺)
Thank you for the wonderful list of links. I have already zipped off to see the felt patterns and found a very familiar little lamb. Great resource!
I'm going to see what the first is all about right now.
Posted by: Vee | April 08, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Thanks for the Free Felt Patterns link. It was the first one I clicked on. WOW! Now I'm off to follow the other links. I just HAD to stop and say thanks first.
Posted by: Patricia | April 08, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Thank you so much for the felt link! I am looking forward to making a few of these for my son, and for myself of course.
Posted by: Alexis Brooks | April 10, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Thank you so much for the mention in this post. That was so kind of you!
Your work and your photos are inspiring! Makes me want to get stitching!
Posted by: Red Roof Patterns | April 11, 2011 at 03:15 AM
Hi Vicki, I just had to come over and thank you so much for your kindness and telling people about my blog and etsy shop. I am glad you enjoy visiting both.
Your flowers are gorgeous, and I'm sure your quilt will be amazing.
Thanks again.
~ Julie
Posted by: Julie | April 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM