I have been whining about my camera (and it's lack of performance) for a while now. Thanks to Gina and Penny, I think that I may be on the right track now with my new Canon G9. It's got an anti-jiggle feature...which has been a problem for me since I started taking pictures with my Kodak Instamatic "back in the day".
Just about the time my camera started giving me nothing but aggravation, I got a mystery package in my post box...I was baffled. I opened it in the parking lot at the post office...Wee hoo! it was a Pam Kitty bag! It's been a heck of a long time for me to keep this secret, so here it is...
Turns out PK is not only a "stunt sewer" for the industry's finest, she's also a wiz with electronic embroidery gadgets, ric rac and the picking out the cutest combinations of fabric EVER! In the meantime, I know that I am a little late to the party, because Brenda, Elizabeth and Monica all have blogged about her fabulous bags already...(and each one is cuter than the next!)
Now that I have a camera again, let's play catch up. It's like Pam knew exactly what I needed...
Here's TWCTB* bag again with some of our new Doll Dress Collection fabrics. This new collection was inspired by some antique doll dresses that I have collected over the years, and was designed to blend with the Cherry Baby collection that we introduced at Fall 2008 Quilt Market. I'm loving how that black and white bag looks with the new fabrics, don't you?
As a matter of fact, here's a little sneak peek at a quilt that I designed and my own stunt quilter Cheryl Winslow made for McCall's Quilting. It's scheduled to be in the April 2009 issue, which will be on your newsstand in February. BTW, for those of you who like circles as much as I do, Cheryl's long arm "signature" is her circle quilting.
The new swatches for the Doll Dresses Collection are live on the LHDG site, so swing by and take a peek. The first wave of this fabric is due to hit the stores in October. Some of my favorite designers are already toiling away with some of the sample yardage that we just got in from overseas, more on these projects as they become available.
Lots more to show and tell--yet another magazine quilt, a new doggie (lots of pics & a story to got with her that will will rip your heart out) and a special event here on HOLLYBLOG.
Back in two shakes...
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H2
* "the world's cutest tote bag"
Adorable tote bag! Okay, I have to say those circles on the quilt are GENIUS! They make my eyes tell my brain that those are cathedral windows and now little squares! Isn't that crazy? Nice to see you blogging again!
Posted by: CJ | September 11, 2008 at 11:32 PM
The bage is very cute! But, I am absolutely LOVING the new Doll Dresses fabrics...can't wait to get my hands on some and design with it.
Posted by: Tracy | September 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Really wonderful bag...(coveting your bag) and I LOVE the fabrics.
Posted by: Marlene | September 12, 2008 at 03:56 AM
how sweet.
<3
Posted by: rachel | September 12, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Love the fabrics and the quilt!
Posted by: SarahB | September 12, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Pam does make the world's best tote bags! Am really enjoying the new fabric, too!
Posted by: elizabeth | September 12, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Glad you like the bag. I love the new fabrics! Can't wait to be sewing with them!
Posted by: pam | September 12, 2008 at 09:59 AM
I feel so honored to be in such an elite group... the PMK bag club! Love how yours turned out... Pam is amazing. Love your new fabs, and love seeing all the peeks!
Posted by: happy zombie | September 12, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Such a cute bag! And that quilt is giving me heart palpitations. It's gorgeous! x
Posted by: Anyone Can Quilt | September 12, 2008 at 06:26 PM
I am addicted to your fabrics and have been making all of the quilt shops in southwestern Ohio and a few in NC crazy demanding(and I am not usually a demanding person=) your fabrics. They make me happy.
Posted by: michelle | September 13, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Oh, that bag is just beautiful! And speaking of beautiful: the new fabric line is gorgeous - can't wait to see them in person...the quilt is just perfect to show them off. I love designs that are simple but special - those circles really give the quilt its little extra.
Cheers, Julia
Posted by: Julia | September 15, 2008 at 01:10 AM
Oh! That tote bag is just adorable -- PKM is one VERY clever girl. Love the new fabrics too!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 15, 2008 at 05:31 PM
I LOVE the tote bag; I LOVE the quilt; and I LOVE the fabrics!!!.......sigh.......
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | September 15, 2008 at 09:29 PM
These bags are killing me! They are so gosh dang cute! LOVE the quilt and the circles! Wow. Thanks for sharing ! ooxx`jodi
Posted by: Jodi | September 18, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Oh. My. Gosh. i can't wait for that darling fabric to hit the stores!!!!! love your tote bag. i'll have to find a local store that will be carrying them!!!
good work!!!!!!
Posted by: brigette | September 19, 2008 at 10:56 AM
The sneak peek of the quilt for McCall's Quilting is really darling... can you tell us ahead of time how much of each fabric we need so that by the time the magazine comes out the fabric isn't too hard to find? I seem to have that problem quite often!
Posted by: Ginger | September 28, 2008 at 04:16 AM