Funky Friday #2

Look at this, I am starting a series!

This week was insane.   Literally.   Not even a joke.   But it kept on going and now we are at our second ever Funky Friday and I have something fun to show you.  

Remember this:

It is looking kinda flat and lifeless.   I used my magic wand and voila... look at it now!

I see that I better centre it a bit better, or maybe throw a few 3D butterflies flitting around in those corners.  

Disclaimer:  I don't really have a magic wand, in case you were wondering.

I love taking side shots of my quilts, they just show all that dimension.  

Here are the little petals going into the middle of this quilt:

This is for a class I teach on 3D quilts.   Trying out a new pattern.  

How is that for a Funky Friday feature?  I am even going to link up with Nina Marie.  

Funky Friday #

See that title?   That would look like I am going to start a series of 'Funky Friday' posts.   I might.   What I mean is I am going to try, but if I don't, then you can't blame me because I never put a '1' in there to actually start the series.  So this is just a tester.   (Really it means if I can't get my act together and commit to a weekly Funky Friday, you can't blame me=)

So what is going to happen on Funky Fridays?   I honestly have no idea, I just had the brainwave 15 seconds ago.   But it might mean I show you something fun and different I just made, and maybe show you a couple blogs that caught my eye.   I figure if you read my blog, you probably don't read anyone else's as nothing can beat mine, so it would expand your horizons if I highlighted a few.    (In case you are new, I am sooo joking=)

That pretty much sums it up.   You can't expect me to know exactly how it is going to go, being the first, I mean 'tester' of Funky Friday.

Here goes.   This spring and upcoming fall, I am doing a fair bit of travelling and really like to pack light.   Mostly so I can fill my suitcases with fabric.   That means I am not bringing slippers.  Mine are fairly clunky and big and would take up entirely too much room.   My friend Kat created this pattern and I made them in 22 minutes flat.   From start to finish!  

Mine are not as fancy as hers, but I used an old pair of stretch denim jeans and cut them up.   Yes, I wear stretch denim... really at my age, everyone should.  Anyway, they were perfect as the top band fits nice and snug due to the elasticity in it.  

These would make amazing gifts for people that go camping or travel alot.

I learned today that Quilt University is only running till the end of 2013, the founder died suddenly in February.

Here you can see the 2012 winners from the International Quilt Festival, better known as the 'Houston' show.   The biggest juried show in North America.  Also just as noteworthy, the show that has sent me the most rejection letters.   I am still waiting for an acceptance one.   Yesterday I sent in my submission for the 2013 show.  FYI, July 17th may not be the best day to hang out with me.   That is when they send their 'You are a loser or You are a great quilter' letters out=)  My husband usually finds a reason to 'work late' that day.  

Now as for a great blog to take a look ,.  Geta's Quilting Studio is filled with talent and inspiration.   She literally started not knowing anything about quilting and is now publishing books.  Her work is perfection and she always has great eye candy and tips.