Happy Valentines Day everyone!
I hope you find good treats, someone to kiss and memories to make.
I've moved around the blog a bit, feel free to pop in from your reader to see the changes.
Guess what? A fun feature on me is in the spring edition of Quilts & More Magazine.
And now my summer of flaming red hair has been immortalized in print.
I've also contributed a project, this sweet little headband.
The knots are removeable, so you can move them around on the headband or completely remove them if you want.
We're going to put a few kits together and offer them on the website this week, so hop on out and pick up the magazine!
Honestly, equally exciting for me is the Meadowsweet ad that is in it! Kathy called me a few weeks ago about putting together a spring inspired ad to go in the magazine and I got all excited and started rambling off ideas about cute dresses I could make etc etc..
Then I found out the due date for the ad was THAT day. I looked outside at the foot of snow that was gracing our yard and came up with a plan B.
I did a fun little sketch and digitally filled it in with color and patterns. I think it turned out great!
Here was the initial sketch:
And the final design:
Just a fun little peek into the process for you. I know I always enjoy seeing this type of thing on blogs I read. It's like being able to snoop around in someones bathroom while they aren't looking. Not that I would do that sort of thing. Nope.
Sandi
Very cute!! I think you accidentally posted this twice.
Posted by: kami | February 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Adorable ad and I need to go out and get Quilts & More!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | February 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Woops! Thank you!
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | February 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Adorable - the ad, the headband, your hair, the fabric!
Posted by: Lorrie | February 14, 2011 at 01:14 PM
so darling...and yes, i love seeing the design process for anything!
Posted by: Angela | February 14, 2011 at 01:27 PM
LOVE the sketches and the ad! And can I just say that you have the most beautiful skin? Seriously.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Stef | February 14, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Oh shucks.. thanks. :)
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | February 14, 2011 at 01:38 PM
I already picked up the magazine at my local quilt shop - mostly because you were in it! I also saw the ad and thought it was so neat! My husband's favorite quilt that I have made so far is the one that I made using Meadowsweet 2 blocks!
Posted by: Kristi | February 14, 2011 at 01:58 PM
JUST bought the magazine an hour ago and I just saw your article and ad. I am going to make a few of those headbands SOON for my college girl. :D
Posted by: CJ | February 14, 2011 at 02:03 PM
i started flipping through the magazine and saw that cute headband with meadowsweet and stopped there. I checked it out and discovered the cute article on you. Love your sketches and the ad!
Posted by: gina f. | February 14, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Cute ad! And now that magazine is on my shopping list :)
Posted by: Christie | February 14, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Hi Sandi! The ad is super duper cute! I'll be purchasing that magazine!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | February 14, 2011 at 05:53 PM
darling headband. could always use somemore of those. ad turned out great. only problem is finding the fabrics now! i don't think you need to advertise, they're going like hotcakes. now i'm scouring the internet and paying shipping for heaven's sake!
Posted by: hydeeann | February 15, 2011 at 01:36 AM
Glad you're back, and congrats on the article! I hate to bring this up on your blog, but I have not received the items I ordered on Jan. 21. I e-mailed customer service 10 days ago and called a week ago, but in neither case have received a response. Is there new customer service contact information I should be using, beside what is listed on your web site?
Posted by: Mary Ann | February 15, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Thanks for sharing your process. I did see it this weekend in my browsing magazines and thought the design was darling! Way to go!
Posted by: Annessa | February 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Amazing! I second Stef's comment, your skin is so beautiful!! Hugs
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | February 15, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Everything is so pretty! The ad, the headband, your hair, the fabric!
Posted by: Brad Fallon | February 16, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Dear Sandi, those patterns already look lovely. There are not many times I wish I had a girl (I have a 10-year old little man), but when I look at your patterns, I do! Love your red hair by the way...
Now, who of my friends have a little girl.....
Posted by: Marja | February 16, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Very cute ad, makes me long for the summer, and hanging out the laundry. By the way your hair is beautiful!! I didn't realize how vibrant it was until now since it's often muted in photos. It think it is such a fantastic color!
Posted by: Melissa H | February 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I love the ad, I love the article, and getting to know you even more! You are simply amazing!
Posted by: Shari | February 17, 2011 at 10:34 PM
I love that headband! Two knots - that's brilliant!
Posted by: sky | February 22, 2011 at 03:53 AM
It's fun.Very worth to read.
Posted by: Red Bottom Shoes | May 31, 2011 at 11:38 PM