Once again...Some of you will remember the Sneak Peek of a darling baby quilt (yes, I will say so myself) that I mentioned right before Fall Quilt Market on Holly Blog...if not, click here.
My friends with subscriptions are writing to say that they have just received the new McCall's Quilting April 2008 today, we have another quilt to share with you.
As most of you know by now, I don't get out much...(and oddly I don't have any magazine subscriptions either!*) So you guessed it: I haven't seen it.
So here's my design sketch...Sorry gals, but I just couldn't help myself...
"Prairie Points again" (said with a very whiny voice!) I am just smitten with this little sampler quilt. The kits are available from Fat Quarter Shop. I want an adult sized one for myself! I am on such a pink and pastel jag...and I don't know why!
Oh, and under the category "don't believe everything you read", let me make a special point of correcting the misinformation in the magazine: our "always-quilting-ever-faithful-friend-of-LakeHouse" aka Kathleen Nitzsche is actually the gal who pieced the top and folded prairie points for us...(and in a huge hurry right before market, I might add.) Our Cheryl did do the quilting...It was pretty much the most precious baby-bunny themed quilting I've ever seen. Glad to put that in print here and now, so that credit is given where it is due. We've had issues like this before with other projects in magazines, and people really do get upset about it.
As long as we are on the subject, in case you've ever wondered...people who design quilt patterns and fabrics for a living MUST have people to help them out. I don't know if you all have thought about the timing on these projects, but almost every editor I have ever had the pleasure of working with, "needed it yesterday". They are under more time constraints and pressure than I am...(and I am a total slave to this entire ball of wax: blogging, fabric design, quilts, ya da, ya da, ya da...I really do I look forward to designing every morning...but I can't possibly make every quilt that we need to support the all of the fabric lines I design.
Meantime, my muse for the Emma quilt? More on the little "pink-cheeked-doll-baby" who inspired me quilt coming soon...
Back in two shakes...H2
*But don't feel too sorry for me. Manhattan has some of the best magazine stands and shops that you could ever imagine...I have been known to spend hours at a time picking out irresistible magazines from all over the globe.
Very sweet! Can't wait to see the magazine article!
Posted by: pam | January 24, 2008 at 06:45 PM
I just got the magazine in the mail today and spotted your quilt in it ----- VERY, VERY ADORABLE !!! I'm a HUGE fan of prairie points!! .... and the name banner is the cutest thing !!!!!
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | January 24, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Holly, I got the magazine 2 days ago and love the quilt. I am using the charm squares that I won from you to make the quilt. I already bought the extra yardage of the other fabric at my local shop today, as they are carrying this line!! I can't wait, it is so sweet.
Posted by: Jackie | January 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Thank you for the kind words.
The magazine photography is amazing. You can see Cheryl's cute details in the quilting.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 25, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Holly -- it's beautiful. Can't wait to see the magazine!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 25, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Hi Holly. I just received my April 2008 issue of McCalls Quilting. I love the Emma's Garden quilt. My husband and I quilt for charity - we try to make & donate as many quilts as we can during the year. Can you let me know what other fabrics/collections were used to make the Emma's Garden quilt. I was able to locate fabrics from the Cherry Baby collection but don't know what other collections were used. I love the hints of green in the quilt. We usually purchase enough fabric to make 2-3 of the same quilt & give them to different charities here in town. We appreciate your help. My email address is: ecmoos@mchsi.com. Thanks Holly.
Posted by: Eileen | February 03, 2008 at 01:09 PM
First time on your blog. I love the pastels
Posted by: kaye | February 08, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Hi. I saw your entry on the Jolly Blogger. LOVE your designs! I have the cherry baby charms that my 10 yr old daughter is sewing together for a receiving/small lap quilt for her little brother due at the end of April. Cute-huh?! Your blog is beautiful and I am anxious to check out your website as well.
Best, Cindy
Posted by: cindy novick | February 08, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Hi, I just saw your entry on the Jolly Blogger too. Love the colours of this collection - I also have a daughter, and guess what, her room is a celery green, with white trim, some soft yellow gingham, and PINK of course!
Posted by: | February 08, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Found your blog while looking for the fabric for your Emma's Garden quilt. I saw the quilt in McCall's Quilting Magazine and I just have to make it-for me! The colors are just beautiful. I just hope mine turns out as beautiful as yours. Thank you - Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Fanning | March 15, 2009 at 02:59 PM
I was at the Quilt show last weekend and bought panels for the grandchild quilt. I was wanting the directions for the quilt but was told it was not longer available for sale. They told me to go to your blog:Holly and I could find it there. I have been unsuccessful so far. Could you help me
thanks Sharon sharblanchard@charter.net
Posted by: Sharon | January 21, 2010 at 02:46 PM
Is this pattern available anywhere? I just checked Fat Quarter Shop and didn't find it.
"A Quilt For Emma". I just found out I am expecting my 4th granddaughter in 5 years! WOOOHOO!
Posted by: Linda from Wisconsin | March 30, 2013 at 08:18 AM