a few random things

I spent the last week relaxing, reading, and catching up on some rest.  I even went to bed before 9pm one day.  On Friday I turned THIRTY which I found more exciting than scary.  It was a good week.  
  • I did a little birthday shopping and really love the Bark and Branch and Catnap prints that I picked up.  I may need to buy more from these collections.
  • I started a new project after buying Quilt Improv last week.  It is a wonderful book and (in my opinion) the more inspirational quilting book I have seen in a while.  This is going to be a scrap quilt for my youngest sister and has been so much fun to work on.

Comments

  1. heart of charnwoodFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    beautiful fabric choices, hope you enjoyed your 3oth celebrations! I agree about Quilt Improv, its an inspirational book, Lu Summers is a clever lady, if you ever get the chance to do a class with her then do it, i did at the Fat Quarterly Retreat last year and she is a great teacher!

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  2. mleFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Happy Birthday! That "X" quilt is looking amazing!

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  3. Lori LandenburgerFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I love that quilt improv book! Great x quilt!!

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  4. Heather D.February 3, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Happy birthday Erica!! I love love love your new project.

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  5. AdrianneFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Happy Birthday! The scrap quilt for your sister is just lovely, as are your birthday purchases! I'm glad to hear turning 30 was more exciting than scary :-D

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  6. madfabriholicFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Happy birthday!

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  7. RobinSueFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Happy Birthday! Love your positive attitude - as it should be. What a sweet gift you got for yourself. Those fabrics are delightful.

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  8. Jess @ The Elven GardenFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Happy birthday! I'm loving my 30s (I'm 33) so I'm glad you're excited :o)

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  9. DeborahGunFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    Happy Birthday :-)

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  10. JayneFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Both quilts are gorgeous!

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  11. JayneFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Both quilts are gorgeous!

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  12. Rachel at Stitched in ColorFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Happy 30! I find my 30's so much more "homey" and "just right" than I did my 20's. I hope you thoroughly enjoy yours!

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  13. Leanne ParsonsFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Happy Birthday! I haven't found any birthday yet to be scary, though I'm only 6 ahead of you. Maybe 40 will scare me? Somehow I doubt it. I have my Easy Quilts and recognized your picture. Great pattern!

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  14. pandchintzFebruary 5, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Happy birthday Erica! Those fabrics are gorgeous, and love the quilt!

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  15. SarahFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Happy Birthday you young chickadee!

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