I have been having so much fun with the sets for this month, and I cannot WAIT to see what the Featured Designers have been creating! It's just so much fun!
The sets I created for this month were all inspired by quilts that my Mom has made over the many years she has been quilting. (That is not to say that my Mom is old... she's not. She's just been sewing and quilting for as long as I can remember...so maybe that makes ME old?) *grin*
Homespun Quilt and Winter Quilt have a combination of traditional blocks and hand drawn blocks. For the more traditional blocks in the sets, I chose blocks Mom used in some of my favorite quilts that she has made. The hand drawn blocks in the sets were inspired by Mom's quilts done using the applique technique. There isn't a single quilt of Mom's that I don't love, and it's so much fun each time I visit to see all of her new projects. Each one is a piece of art, and everyone who receives one is truly grateful (not to mention LUCKY!).
I created this holiday card using images from Winter Quilt. The blocks in both the Winter Quilt set and in the Homespun quilt set are a smidgen smaller than 1", so they are quickly and easily punched out using a 1" square punch. If you don't have a 1" square punch, they are simple to trim using scissors.
Following with the "quilting" theme is also Spirit of Christmas, the third set for the month. The images in the set were drawn with visible stitching, making them subtly coordinated with the quilt block sets.
Click on the images for a larger view...
It is also my pleasure to introduce you to five new Whipper Snapper Featured Designers as well! Be sure to check out the galleries and blogs of the September/October Featured Designers as they showcase these sets! You're sure to be impressed!
The Who's Who of September/October Featured
Designers:
Danielle Lounds
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/dlounds
Blog: http://fatcatstamper.blogspot.com
Jeanie Witmer
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/Jeanie_Witmer
Blog: http://thespottedchick.blogspot.com
Katarina (Kathy) Menzies
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/katarinam
Blog: http://thecreataholic.blogspot.com
Kelly Bee
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/kellybee
Blog: http://kelly.studiobeemusic.com
Stephanie Kraft
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/booga3
Blog:http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com
and Me! Anna Wight
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/sweetmissdaisy
Blog: http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com
Have fun!
O.M.G.
Posted by: M!ssPr!ssy | September 26, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Absolutely wonderful designs Anna... some of your very best! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | September 24, 2009 at 04:51 PM
OH FANTASTIC!! I love love love those quilt block stamps!!
Posted by: kelli caslow | September 21, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Oh, I can't wait to get these! I love quilting, and my granny was a quilter, too!
Posted by: Cheri Howard | September 21, 2009 at 04:36 PM
WOWZERS!!! Your new sets are FABULOUS!!! Quilts are one of my favorite things in the world...I always said I'd make quilts when I got old; well, I'm "old", and still not doing it! But hopefully I still have time. I started sewing as a child, and do love that; so quilting should be something I could handle...I'm sure your Mom's quilts are gorgeous~~she is VERY talented and does such beautiful work! You have such a creative, wonderful family! Hugs to your Dad...I hope he's getting along OK since his surgery. I'm sure it's terribly painful.
All your sets are great...congrats on the release! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | September 21, 2009 at 03:54 PM
I want them all!! I opened up my Whipper Snapper email and seen the pictures! I love the chicken quilt square! Of course the others are adorable... as usual!
Posted by: Michelle | September 21, 2009 at 03:54 PM
HOLY MOLY girl these are amazing! I don't know how you pull it off every month, but keep doin' it k? LOL
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | September 21, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Congratulations Anna, on your new WS releases :0) I really adore the new images from your "Spirit Of Christmas" set ... the snowman/gal is tooooo cute!!!
Posted by: Robb_eeie | September 21, 2009 at 02:20 PM
I am lovin' these sets. Especially Homespun Quilt. I see you snuck in a chicken and a sunflower in that set! hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | September 21, 2009 at 12:42 PM
What a relief to see you included chickens in the little quilt squares of these sets. All three sets are just fabulous! Yay, Anna!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | September 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM
All three sets are lovely! It's so fun to hear what inspired you to create the sets. My mom sews beautiful quilts too, and they are much loved and cherished. After seeing your mom's handiwork with the felt Christmas ornaments, I'm sure hers are AMAZING! Love this quilted card. Can't wait to see what your designers have come up with. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | September 21, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Love your card and the new sets are too cute! Since my mom is also a quilter I must have these sets! Off to check out the featured designers to see what they've done.
Posted by: Beth M | September 21, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Oh my gosh! Your card is ADORABLE! I LOVE these new sets SO much! Awesome job!!!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | September 21, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Love the very rustic, comfy feel to this, just like a favorite quilt! I just love that bird.. so adorable!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | September 21, 2009 at 10:42 AM
This is so cute! Oh I love quilts...always wished I could do it myself! These two coordinating sets are adorable! So glad you are back!
Posted by: Danielle | September 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Anna, I love your card, and just love this set.Really would love to see your Mom's quilts. Had to laugh, thought the bird was a chicken, but it's a cardinal, oh well.I like the the touch of red twill tape, really sets it off.
Posted by: Sally | September 21, 2009 at 07:36 AM