I remember writing a couple of essays when I was a kid at the beginning of a new school year that described what I did for my summer vacation.
For the record, I haven't actually had an official summer vacation yet, but I have taken some time off for designing, and "re-charging my battery". Here's a few photos of what I've been up to...
A little sneak peek of a quilt that I designed for American Patchwork & Quilting that uses our new Teatime Floral Two collection. The fabric is due out in the stores in late September /early October. It was made by Cheryl Winslow of Starshine Quilting.
I'll let you know what issue of APQ this quilt is in as soon as I get a confirmation on the exact publication date.
Here's a tasty-design-tidbit from pictures that I took in Central Park while walking "the Mrs." aka Mrs Riley...
I spotted the most sensational lanterns hanging over the terrace at Tavern On the Green. From a distance, I could swear that the fabrics were Asian-inspired prints.
Up close the lanterns were actually made of decorator upholstery fabrics.
Aren't they fabulous? They'd be pretty easy to re-create at home I think...
More later this week from the Big Apple.
It's great to be back...in the saddle again.
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It's good to have you post again. I, for one, have been waiting since I always enjoy your stories. Thanks for the sneak peak of the quilt and your new line of fabric. And the great idea about the lanterns.
I hope we hear from you again before too long.
Posted by: helen | August 12, 2009 at 03:54 PM
The quilt is lovely, Cheryl does nice work and her machine quilting is wonderful.
But wonderful, those Tavern on the GReen shots are great.
Posted by: pam | August 12, 2009 at 07:03 PM
I love your quilt! Can't wait to get my magazine.
Posted by: Angie/sweetbabies00 | August 12, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Fantastic sneak peek! Looking forward to seeing the magazine. Love the shots of Central Park.
Posted by: Jackie | August 13, 2009 at 04:56 AM
That quilt is really pretty...love the teacups and the way they are set amongst the stars! Great idea on those lanterns! How pretty they would look in hydrangeas!
Posted by: Diane | August 13, 2009 at 05:52 AM
So good to see you blogging again Holly! I love the new quilt -- and boy, does the quilting ever deceive the eye -- those star points look rounded!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | August 13, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Glad to have you back Holly!
Posted by: tammy tadd | August 15, 2009 at 01:08 PM