Enough of the silence...

I feel the need to apologize.  I've been silent for way too long.

It always gets like this right before Quilt Market.....

I get my new fabric line, then hide away in my little room, ignore the world around me, and work like a dog to get all the projects made and a book done in time to take with me to the show the middle of May (or October, if it's the fall).  And as is always the case, I'm going to be pushing it to get it all done. 

I showed you a few little snippets of my new fabric line last month and wanted to share a little about what inspired it.  While working on a little stitchery project one day, I had this quote pop into my head...

Oh! what a tangled web we weave
When first we practise to deceive!

from Marmion, Canto VI. Stanza 17. by Walter Scott

Maybe it was the mood I was in that day, but I had a good chuckle when I randomly changed a few of the words to go along with what I was doing....

And that little saying is what the new fabric line, appropriately called Tangled Threads, is based on!  So, with fabric in hand, I've been working on projects for a new book.

The new book will be called Tangled Up In Thread, and I'm hoping to have it ready to take with me when we leave for Quilt Market on May 19th, but that all depends on how many nights I can go with very little sleep..... 

But I do want to share a few teasers for the projects that will be included.  So I'll show a few today, then sporadically over the next several days (or weeks) as I get pictures taken, I'll share more.  So, are you ready?!

First of all, do you remember those cool blocks I made in February?  Yes, I actually made them into a quilt. 

 

If it looks difficult, let me tell you a little secret.... 

I strip pieced the centers of the Blazing Star block (I had several people tell me that's what it is called ---- thanks!) as well as the border, so once you get the hang of the inset seams, it's a breeze!  And come on now.  Don't we all need a little challenge every now and then?  Now, I just need to come up with a name for this one.  Any suggestions?

Here's another one.

 

I'm sure you can tell that I used my new fabric with the border stripe on this one.  And didn't I tell you that I was excited to have a little "pop" of red in this line?  I love the way this one turned out.  And the way I finished it off is really fun!  Oops.  Guess you'll just have to wait for the book to see what I did....

And that's all I will share right now.  Don't want to put anyone on overload, and I have to keep you waiting for more.  You know, to build up the suspense and all.  I don't want to give it all away.  And besides, like I said, I'm not done yet, so who knows what will actually make the final cut into the book.  Things could still change.

So, I'm off to work now.  Gotta keep plugging along! 

Comments

[Sue Cryderman]

Loving this new fabric and I can't wait to get the book! Love the 'pop' of red:) Love the quilts. Gorgeous!

[Laurie]

I LOVE that saying - so on spot! And the sneak peek of the Spool and Button quilt is just that - a TEASE! You are very good at giving us just enough of a glimpse of what is to come. Wishing you much luck and success with the book - can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Thanks for the glimpses :)

[Sandy (Strlady)]

I loved the star block back in February and to see it in the quilt is wonderful. I can't wait to see the whole thing. And, yes. Red is always a gift in a fabric line, I love it.

[Paulette Doyle]

Love the new quilt and can't wait to get my hands on your new book!! You just keep on creating and we will keep on buying!! LOVE your work!
Paulette

[Cindy Carlson]

Ah, Terri, you're such an inspiration to me. I am truly an admirer.

I remember the Star Block when you shared it on your blog and it looks great incorporated in your quilt!

I look forward to your photos.

[Debbie St.Germain]

I love inspirational sayings and they are so nice to have on quilts I give as gifts. I was asked if I wanted anything from the show and I was wondering if you would have a new book out;) The new quilt looks gorgeous, can't wait to see more.

Debbie

[Mary]

Very nice! The star blocks are wonderful.