Mark another one off the ole' "Haven't tried that yet list"

Noodlehead Tote , originally uploaded by domestiCass.

I bought this pattern from Anna Graham at Noodlehead last week after seeing it on a few blogs. I figured I would keep it until my sewing skills were a little better but then on yet another blog I saw that Denyse Schmidt released designs for JoAnn's! So in order to justify to my husband running around like a madwomen spending tons of money on fabric that I didn't have a purpose for I thought I'd put the two together and see what I came up with. It came out perfectly! I only had to use my good friend the seam ripper once when I accidentally sewed the front and back together while trying to topstitch the side seams. Hmmm...maybe I will try the zipper one next.  This pattern was so well written that I totally recommend it to everyone.  It was the first time I

used a magnetic clasp too - easy peasy!  I paired the DS Quilts prints with Robert Kaufman's Quilters Linen.  Maybe I'll try getting rid of my Mom purse and switch to this little cutie!

I found these prints at another JoAnn's (which also had all of the other prints I got at the other store too).  I wish I could find the diamond print in the blue/green colorway also.  The flowers/diamonds are my favorite.  I really like the 3rd one from the bottom too.  They also had a green leafy print but I wasn't feeling it.  That's all for me until next payday and coupon times...lol.
  
AS OF 04/19/11 ALL DS QUILTS PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE HERE @ JOANNS SITE .  You can also get free shipping if you spend more than $50 and enter code WHP113 at checkout.  This promo is good until 04/23/11.

Got me some!!

I was so busy last week I missed all of the posts about Denyse Schmidt coming to JoAnn's!  I didn't plan on making a trip to JoAnn's today but after I read about this away I went.

Luckily, I picked the right JoAnn's on the first try.  I was so excited!  I picked up some of all of them except the plaid.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the dots!  So if you are looking and are in the VA area...JoAnn's in Leesburg has 11 of the prints.   I wish they had the cute one with little diamonds shown here on Heather Ross's blog.  I bought 10 of them and there was still the plaid which makes 11 plus the diamond one they didn't have makes 12...does anybody know how many different fabrics have been released so far?

Fortunately, I finished the blocks for the Aqua & Orange bee I'm in that needed to be done before I went reading any blogs this afternoon.

These are for Melissa who requested wonky log cabin blocks.  I really like the butterfly fabric she picked.

Enjoy the eye candy!!!

Cassey

Whoop-Whoop Friday!

Friday is finally here and with it so is the wind!  Possible 35 MPH winds today!  That may be more wind blown effect than my hair can handle!

Today is also Whoop-Whoop Friday over at Sarah's Place.  So if you've finished something this week (anything...even just a block) head to Sarah's and link up for a chance to win one of the giveaways she has going on...it's that easy.  While you are there check out her Surfin' Sunday post for a chance to win her other giveaway offered by Chasing Cottons!  How's that for generosity!

My Whoop-Whop for this week is a pillow I made using Karrie Lyne's tutorial found here. I loved the little pocket in the front for a little girl to hide her treasures!  Check it out...

Tutorial Pillow Size is 24" x 24"

Don't you just love the buttons!

Interesting things I have found in the world of blogging this week:
1. Tidbit Tuesday - This is one tip we can all benefit from!  A cheaper alternative to rotary cutting blades...I'm listening!
2. Stitched In Color - A rainbow ticker tape quilt-a-long.  Come join in!  It looks like a good way to use up all those tiny scraps you can't bear to throw out!

I've also joined my first quilting bee.  It is a 12 month 12 member bee.  The organizer has already sent out her fabrics.  She's using Ty Pennington's Impressions line. 

Also, for those of you who may not know (like I didn't) you can use your 50% off JoAnn's coupons to by batting by the yard!  I got 20 yards of Warm & White for 1/2 price!!!  Just thought I'd pass it on!

Have a good weekend all!