Sunday, March 5, 2023

VILLA ROSA AND SOUTHERN CHARM

 I am back to the sewing room again, thank goodness.  Technology is a wonderful thing until it isn't.  The new computer is working great.  The only wrinkle was my iPhone quit, and I had to take it in for a new battery.  Well, seems they no longer make batteries for that old 6 year old model.  Great news, Verizon not only got me a new one at 50% off but very successfully updated the new with all the old ones information.  Yes, a few new features, but Utube has tutorials and all is working well.  I can truly return to the sewing room this week with all technology issues solved.  Thank goodness my Bernina's have never been this much trouble.

I just got the nicest Villa Rosa prize this past week.  I recently used two Villa Rosa patterns to teach a couple beginning quilting classes at our local quilt store.  I posted them on From Bolt to Beauty and was contacted by Villa Rosa Designs that I had won this wonderful prize.  So fun, and I plan to get busy with this project very soon.  
A another fun new project to look forward to.  I love the fabric that I purchased from Southern Charm Quilts.  This pattern is perfect for them.


Melanie Traylor stocks the pretties fabrics for her patterns. 
 
I am also back to working on my Garden Party project.  

The best part of this project is picking out all the different colors to blend together for the appliqué pieces.  The worse part, trips to JoAnn's for matching appliqué thread.  However, they do have a sale this month on thread.  Buy 3 get 2 free.  I'm a repeat customer!  

13 comments:

  1. What a fun surprise from Villa Rosa!!!

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  2. Yea! I bet you are so happy to be in sewing again! Oh yes, I love that our Bernina’s behave! Don’t you just love the Villa Rosa Designs? Congratulations on your win!
    Soulshine Quilt is so pretty! What size will you be making it?
    Those fabrics are so peaceful. Nice colorways.
    Imagine having the view of Garden Part outside your window!
    Happy stitching!

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  3. I love those two sets of fabrics. The second set is perfect for the quilt that you are planning.

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  4. Congrats on your VRD win! I'm SEW glad to see that you have returned to the Garden Party quilt. LOVE that one!!!

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  5. Congratulations on the prize. It's always nice to get a surprise. Love the colors you are using in Garden Party!

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  6. Yay on the technology issues solved!
    What a lovely prize from Villa Rosa! Yes, Melanie has very pretty bundles. Looks like you are having a great week already. :)

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  7. Great win, and plans for quilts, but my favorite is the garden party, and I'd love picking the fabrics, too. =)

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  8. Garden Party is such a gorgeous design, I'm looking forward to seeing it grow!

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  9. That is a great prize, Donnalee! Congratulations. Your choice of Melanie's fabrics for this pattern is great! Have fun with that project! I LOVE your Garden Party project!! Can't wait to see the finish on that one! Thanks for linking up with Monday Musings!! Have a great day!

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  10. So glad you're back on Garden Party because I love that pattern. This is going to be so pretty! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  11. Congratulations on the prize DonnaLee. What fun you'll have with the new pattern and pretty fabrics. Your Garden Party is so beautiful and will be one stunning quilt hen you get it done. I really enjoy seeing your projects progress. Thank you for linking with To Do Tuesday.

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  12. This is the first I've heard of the garden party quilt blocks,looking forward to seeing your progress on this one

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  13. Great projects coming! I love that the fabrics are very spring-like.

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