Cherry House Quilts

1 Million Pillowcase Challenge - add two more!

This is the last stop on the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge, and I'm so excited to add my two pillowcases to the count. Have you picked out your favorite style pillowcase yet? I did, and I love it! I chose the Roll It Up case...probaby because there is a video that shows me exactly what to do...I'm  much more of a visual learner, so that helped loads; thanks Jennifer! Look at the inside of the pillowcase, the band is enclosed...new skill.

Here's a list of all the cases you can make, whether you're a plain or fancy type sewer, there is a pillowcase in there for you to make, and giveaway to a wonderful cause. Where to donate, that's been my biggest challenge, since the needs are so extensive. Here's a link to causes that would be so grateful for your donation:

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/wheretodonate/index.html

My daughter Melissa is an oncology nurse, so we are going to look at the list together, and pick out where to send our pillowcases.

Another challenge was what fabric to use, femine, little girl or boy, something manly...so many choices! In the end I selected some fabric from Robert Kaufman that I thought would be nice for a man or a woman - it's cheerful, and reminds me of the woods; I think it will be perfect for lots of folks.

Even thought this is the last stop, here's the schedule in case you want to go back and see what everone else has created, and who they are sharing their pillowcases with:

1. Welcome from American Patchwork & Quilting (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
2. Rashida Coleman-Hale (http://www.iheartlinen.typepad.com/)
3. Olivia and Alayna's Pillowcase Project(http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
4. Morgan’s Smile Factory (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
5. Pat Sloan (http://blog.patsloan.com/)
6. Northcott (http://pattispatchwork.com/)
7. Betsy Chutchian (http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/)
8. Vanessa Christenson (http://www.vanessachristenson.com/)
9. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/)
10. Laurie Simpson (http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/)
11. Oak Hill, Ohio (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
12. Robert Kaufman Fabrics (http://www.swatchandstitch.com/)
13. Pam Buda (http://www.heartspunquilts.blogspot.com/)
14. Indygo Junction (http://www.indygojunction.com/blog/)
15. 4-H (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
16. Katie Hennagir (http://baywindowquiltshop.wordpress.com/)
17. Anni Downs (http://hatchedandpatched.typepad.com/)
18. FreeSpirit Fabrics (http://www.freespiritfabric.blogspot.com/)
19. American Patchwork & Quilting Staff(http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
20. Patty Young (http://modkidboutique.blogspot.com/)
21. Moda Fabrics (http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/)
22. Monica Solorio-Snow (http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/)
23. Moda Bake Shop (http://www.modabakeshop.com/)
24. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/)
25. Roseann Kermes from Rosebud’s Cottage(http://rosebudscottage.typepad.com/)
26. Ann Kelle for Shannon Fabrics (http://www.annkelle.com/category/blog/)
27. Therm O Web (http://blog.thermoweb.com/)
28. Edyta Sitar (http://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/blog/)
29. Fabri-Quilt (http://inspiredbyfabric.blogspot.com/)
30. Cherri House (www.cherryhousequilts.com)

Happy Sewing!

 

Cherri

Bad News / Good News

The previous winner of Simply Triangles never contacted me, so I've picked a new winner...hence; bad news/good news!

Joyce Mitchell it's your lucky day!

I'll send you an email, please write back, and send me your mailing address.

Have a great day everyone!!!

xoxo,

Cherri

 

Simply Triangles Winner!!!

Thanks to everyone for participating in the Simply Triangles blog tour.

The winner of the book is Deb Praus!!!

Congratulations Deb!

 

Cherri

 

Simply Triangles Blog Tour!!!

Welcome to day three of Barbara Cline's blog tour - I'm so honored to join along. The title of Barbara's book is Simply Triangles, but let me tell you - it is so much more! If you've ever been intimated by triangles, fear not...between Barbara's clear instructions, and C&T's graphics, you will become a triangle queen (or king).

In getting to know Barbara better, here are a few questions that I wanted to know, and share with you...

What inspired you to write this book?
My first book I wrote, "Star Struck Quilts", is based on quilts that are the lone star block layout. The diamond blocks in the lone stars are pieced which makes design inside a lone star quilt.
Simply Triangles, my second book, was inspired by a similar idea.  These quilts are based in triangle block layouts.  The triangles are pieced  making stars, daisies and pinwheels.
I do not find myself a writer, but a designer and quilt maker. C&T Publishing has been a wonderful publisher to work with. It is with their fine expertise and years of experience that they have helped me tremendously in writing my two books.  Currently, a third book is in the making, also by C&T Publishing.

Do you teach? Yes, I teach classes, give lectures and trunk shows nationally. I also teach at Patchwork Plus, a local quilt shop. What do you love about teaching? It is a thrill to teach new concepts and to see new ideas "click" when quilters learn.  There is also a joy in showing "tricks of the trade" that make piecing easy.

(Parla - Barbara's daughter with a quilt in the works)

Do you have a passion for triangles, or a passion for quilting?
My passion is designing and then making what I designed.

Where do you "fit" in the quilting world...modern, traditional, all?
I tend to be more of a traditional quilter.  I have 6 sisters and they stretch and encourage me on the modern side and challenge me to step out of my comfort zone.

To win a copy of Barabara's book, leave a comment, and a winner will be selected on 9/9/12. *Winners from outside the U.S. will receive a electronic copy of the book.

Here's the schedule for Barbara's tour, be sure and check out all the stops:

 http://www.cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/ 9/2

http://pollythepatchworker.xanga.com/ 9/3

http://www.jankrentz.com/weblog/ 9/5

http://www.connectingthreads.com/blog/ 9/6

http://coleensr.xanga.com/ 9/7

http://quiltingal.blogspot.com/ 9/8

 Happy Quilting!

Cherri