Vintage - Simply Retro

I have been working away at all the quilts in Camille Roskelley's new book Simply Retro, but had to take a break over the weekend to just be. As much fun as this has been to piece all these quilts, it has been a lot of work to get them done so quickly. Especially since I have been doing this in addition to all my machine quilting (and being a mom, of course). So this weeks quilt isn't finished, but at least it's on it's way to getting there. 

The pattern is called Vintage and has been my favorite pattern since I got the book. I knew exactly what fabric I wanted to use as soon as I saw it. It's called Locally Grown by Andover Fabrics. And I was right, it is the perfect fabric and it's making the blocks turn out so cute! 

 You can see the chicks and eggs a little closer here. Aren't they so fun? 

Here are a few of the other fabrics. I especially love the chickens on the green background. Maybe because I have chickens? I dunno, but that fabric alone sold me on this line. Not to mention the sheep and the goats and the baby chicks....you get it. Maybe I just need to move to a farm ;)

I'm linking up with: Lee @ Freshly Pieced and Jana Machado

Hobby Turned Business

I thought I'd show you my long arm quilting machine. It's a Statler Stitcher by Gammill.  My daughter and I bought it originally for our hobby of quilting. We used it so much that we ran out of our own quilts pretty quickly so we started quilting for other people and it soon became a business. We've enjoyed making friends with our customers and doing the long arm quilting for all of their beautiful quilts.   

The nice thing about having the Statler is being able to select from thousands of patterns available. The patterns are all adjustable to fit the quilt perfectly.  We're able to customize each and every quilt. The stitching on the Statler is very precise to ensure quality quilting. This picture is the underneath side of the quilt. It's fun to watch the patterns take shape as the machine is quilting. 

 My current project is a custom baby quilt featuring these cartoon circus animals.  I bought this as a kit a few years ago and just recently pulled it out to piece it.  I had forgotten how cute these little animals were. I think I'll tuck it away until the next grandbaby boy comes along. 

Also I wanted to remind you all that we are still offering 20% off all of our long arm quilting services through the end of May. Email us at chocolatedippedquilts@gmail.com for more information or with any questions. 

I'm linking up at: WIP Wednesday @ Freshly Pieced