The Phantom Moon

Quilt Making Take II

My dear friends, I'm at it again.  It's quilt making time at the Phantom Moon Ranch!  And yes, I'm completely aware that the last and only time I made a quilt I vowed to never make one again and then promptly had an anxiety attack.  I'm also completely aware that practically every step of the way I will have a 3 year old hanging off my right arm as I attempt to sew my quilt blocks ever so neatly together. 

But this time it's going to be different.  Why do you ask (ok, even if you didn't please humor me)?  Because this time I actually went out and took a quilting class.  What a wonderful idea you say!  Brilliant!  And my dear friends, was it ever the best thing that I did when it comes to quilting.  The class and especially our teacher went beyond my expectations ... it was totally awesome!  We learned tips and tricks along the way and our teacher was the sweetest thing, stopping by each and every one of us making sure we knew what we were doing and answering our questions.

So far I'm done with the quilt top and it is coming along swimmingly, don't you think?

(side note: I misaligned two of the squares on different ends but I still think it turned out great and am going to leave it that way for now and make sure I do it right the next time around ....)

The class and quilt are based on this fantastic quilt design that's so easy and fun.  If things go according to plan it will be completed by the end of next week.  I purchased the fabric at a local fabric store and I think they look lovely together, don't you think (as did our teacher if I can be so bold and say so :)?

 

One of the patterns is based on Beatrix Potter prints and I'm pretty sure BB will fall in love with the kitties and faithfully kiss them good night, just like she does with her Ronald Weasley plush named after my Sister & Brother-In-Law's cat.  The class was fantastic and I'm not the only who took it so I will sneakily photograph the other quilts when their respective makers have completed them (one is a surprise).

Ok, I'm off to sneak in a few more stitches of this quilt.  Wish me luck!

Little Birdy Bird Blue

I'd like to introduce you to Little Birdy Bird Blue!  He's new to the shop and just enjoying this lovely summer weather.

 

What a cutie don't you think?  I really have fun making my Birdy Bird's and definitely have to make more time to sew some more of these babies up as well as sew some variations that have been flying around in this head of mind.

I hope you visit my shop in the next few weeks when I add some more goodies that I'm working on ... I can't wait to share them!  I'm also going to have a giveaway in the next month so check back in August for a chance to win a Phantom Moon original!

Etsy Favorites

When I have a few minutes to spare and have a computer nearby, I love browsing through products and buying new things on Etsy.  There is such a large range of items for sale which is fantastic.  I thought I'd share a few of my favorites since it's so hot outside all you can pretty much do is stay indoors with the air blasting at full speed.  Here there are in no particular order:

A sweet birdy inspired necklace from opheliaweeping

Now if I had a Mac I would totally get this from luckylabs

I think these darlings from SucculentsGalore would make a lovely addition to my garden, don't you think?

Perfect for espresso by UptownAvenue

A beautiful vase that I would totally buy for my Sister from juditavill

I'd almost buy this lamp for my Mom by justingeer just because Kermit is in the picture :) (and no, he doesn't come with the lamp which is the only thing that stopped me, lol)

Wouldn't this bowl from jwhite2 be perfect to display my fresh tomatoes in?

Have a fun and heat wave free weekend!