Shamrocks, 4 Leaf Clover, Blog Hop & A Recipe!

Hello Everyone!

 

Thanks for the comments! I love that you are all enjoying the hop and that you appreciate us taking the time to do that!  It's so cool that you are learning new techniques or trying other mediums thru the blog hop or Mystery BOM!  That is what makes it all worth while!!  Thank you all for your patience waiting for the "LUCKY" Friday winner to be announced!!!!  Here is the winner!!!  Congratulations!  Please email us at orders@buttermilkbasin.com with you mailing address by Tuesday so we can mail you out your patterns! 

 

WINNER * WINNER * WINNER!

Becca * March 6, 2015 at 12:39 PM

 

Next up I have a couple little fun St. Patty's Day treats for you!!!  Here is what the girls and I will be making for St. Patty's Day! She even includes a downloadable printable for the tags! Plus mint + chocolate = Yummy! Link below! Enjoy!

 

http://www.nobiggie.net/st-patricks-day-muddy-buddies-with-free-printable/

 

Looking for a great picture to show how to make a shamrock or 4 leaf clover? Here you go! Quick & easy! These would be great to make into a garland or add on a pin cushion!! Hope it sparks your creativity!  Link below! 

 

http://bbpaperandink.blogspot.com/2011/03/shamrock-barrette.html?m=1

 

Spring Thyme Blog Hop Continues!!!!!

Up next is Debbie Busby from Wooden Spool Designs!  How cool is it that she was married on the 1st day of spring!  What a neat anniversary date!!  Here is her Q & A!!!

 

Q & A

 Tell us briefly about yourself… Hey everybody…. I’m Debbie Busby of Wooden Spool Designs. I’ve lived in the Northwest my whole life and love living here. I’ve been married for 39 years; have two married children, 6 adorable grandchildren, and two labs.

 

Life is always busy around here and each day is filled with something new!!! In other words…there is NEVER A DULL MOMENT!!!

Favorite medium to work in?  WOOL!!!! My absolute favorite medium to work with is 100%wool. Hand dyed wool. I dye my own wool and love seeing the changes the wool goes through and the transformation it takes during the dying process. 

 

 What inspires you?  My mom inspired me to start my business which I will always be grateful for. Everyday things that I see, the shapes and colors of the different seasons, spending time in the quiet late nights at my sewing table is my favorite time to create.

 

I am also inspired by my family, friends, and all the other wonderful people who LOVE to work with wool!! There is nothing more inspiring than to be around others who love to stitch with wool!!

 

Indispensable tool?  Fortunately not many tools are required for wool applique and would not be possible without a needle. I use Piecemaker #8 embroidery needles but always tell my students that there is really NO WRONG needle. Use what you like….what you can thread…..and make sure you have an extra!! (I always lose mine)!!

 

Your design style in 3 words?  Heartwarming, Folksy, Whimsical

 

On the drawing board?  I seem to never be able to stitch faster than the list of projects I have lined up!! Spring Quilt Market is coming up in May so I am working on new designs!!

 

You collect?  My favorite things to collect are old buttons in jars, tomato pincushions, and Ironstone pitchers. I love old rustic style things!!

 

On your bucket list? I would love to take a fall trip to the New England States!!!

Click the link to head on over to Debbie's blog to print off her recipe & this darling little tulip basket!

http://www.woodenspooldesigns.blogspot.com/

 

See you tomorrow as the "HOP" continues...

March 1 * Quilts By Cheri
March 2 * Plumcute Designs

March 3 * Gail Pan Designs

March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs

March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

 

 

Pin Cushions & Mini Quilt in the HOP!

Hello Everyone!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start! 

Both my girls made it safely to their destinations... so now I can relax!  My oldest daughter is with her orchestra class in LA and my youngest went to Florida with family friends!  It is just George, myself & the critters!!!  We have not been kid-less since I don't know when!!! 

 

Thank you all for the awesome comments so far on our "LUCKY" Friday post!  Since I am pre-setting this and Friday is not over yet - I will be posting the winner sometime after this posts!  So bear with me!  It will be up in no time!

 

In the meantime... the blog hop is going on! 
Remember to go to each designer and click their links for each pattern!  You are also welcomed to print off their recipe too and add it to your collection of recipes!  One can never have too many recipes!  And don't forget to share our hop with your friends!  We don't want anyone to miss out on all these darling patterns!

 

I thought Kathy's post & project was so springy!!  Pin cushions are also one of my FAV things!  Here is her pin cushion!  Did you see all her sweet flowers in bloom?  We still have snow!  But there is hope!!!!  I can see some grass peeking thru!!!

 

Up next is Tara from Sew Unique Creations!  It is so good to have her back in the hop!  She is such a swell & talented gal!!! 

 

Here is her Q & A

 

Tell us briefly about yourself…  - Pattern Designer since 1997, Mommy to 2 awesome kids and 2 adorable doggies!

 

Favorite medium to work in? - Wool and Cotton fabric

 

What inspires you? = Nature and my surroundings

 

Indispensable tool? - fabric sizing or starch, rotary cutter 

 

Your design style in 3 words? - traditional, primitive, laid back country

 

On the drawing board? - 4 new designs for magazine submissions

 

You collect? - antiques of all kinds and fabric of course!

 

On your bucket list? - go zip lining, learn to ski, ride in a hot air balloon and rock climbing

 

Once again... HOP on over to Tara's blog to read more about her and download this darling mini quilt pattern!  A little something for all you cotton lovers!  So great!!!

 

 http://www.sewuniquecreations.blogspot.com/

 

See you tomorrow as the "HOP" continues...

March 1 * Quilts By Cheri
March 2 * Plumcute Designs

March 3 * Gail Pan Designs

March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs

March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

 

 

"LUCKY" FRIDAY! HOP day 6!

 

Happy "LUCKY" Friday! 

First off, how cool was Ali's project?  What a neat mix of mediums!  I don't know if many of you have done much needle felting - but it sure is a fun thing to do and experiment with!  You can add a whole new element to your projects by adding some small touches here and there!  I am sure she can also hook you up with any supplies you may need!  Here is the project for those who are new and have not seen her design yet!

Ali Strebel Designs



Next we have our "LUCKY" Friday giveaway! 

Remember... Every FRIDAY is LUCKY FRIDAY on our blog and our FB Page!  This week I have gathered a few general sewing motif designs!  I think everyone can use a few sewing themed designs for their sewing room, right?  So all you need to do to try your luck at winning these 3 patterns... is leave a comment on this post and I will post the LUCKY winner on Saturday's blog post!  Your comment can be as simple as letting me know if you are enjoying or the hop or what your favorite medium to work in is!!  Good luck... Now to the next designer in our hop!!!!

 BLOG HOP DAY 6!

Up next on day 6 is Kathy, from Kathy at Cardiff Farms who is lucky enough to work daily with her daughter!  I think that is pretty special!  I have two daughters and would love to spend my days with them!  OK... I know you are all excited...

so let's get down to the HOP!!!! 

Q & A

Tell us briefly about yourself… I’m Kathy Cardiff of The Cottage at Cardiff Farms. My favorite part of my business is that I get to work with my very talented daughter Taylor Olvera.  She is the energy and technical knowledge behind the business.  She tries to keep me on track and has a great sense of humor.  Aside from sewing and creating patterns, I love to cook/bake and garden.

Favorite medium to work in? My favorite medium to work in at this time is wool, whether it be just wool or combining it with other fabrics such as linen or textured cottons. 

What inspires you? My inspirations come from my orchard and gardens.  I try to spend as much time as possible outside and love to take photos to hang on my inspiration wall.

 

 Indispensable tool? Valdani variegated perle cotton threads.   Love Love Love them!  I feel like they allow me to add a an additional layer of color to my designs.

 

Your design style in 3 words? Primitive-ish Cottage Farm 

 

On the drawing board? More wool of course! Lots of new and exciting projects, keep watching...

You collect? Wool and fabric (probably obvious) along with vintage sewing notions, vintage kitchen gadgets, vintage flower frogs and antiques for my home. 

On your bucket list? Travel Teaching!

Be sure to click the link and head on over to Kathy's blog and see what spring fling design she has came up with!

http://thecottageatcardifffarms.com/blog/

 

 

"MYSTERY BOM"

 

 Also, for those of you are new to the Basin... Please check out our complimentary "Mystery" BOM we are offering monthly!  Here is a sneak peek of the first two blocks!  They can be downloaded on our website at www.buttermilkbasin.com 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

See you tomorrow as the "HOP" continues...

March 1 * Quilts By Cheri
March 2 * Plumcute Designs

March 3 * Gail Pan Designs

March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs

March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

Blog Hop Day 5!

Happy Thursday!  Wow is this hop flying!  
So far we have had designs in cotton & wool... I wonder what Ali Strebel has in store for us!  I can't think of two better mediums to use then those!  They sure seem to go hand in hand!  I have been working with both of those each day!  It has been fun seeing the wool on my new fabric line! 


Up next is Ali Strebel!  Be sure to click her link and head over to her blog and enjoy another day of SPRING inspiration!!!  Don't forget to print off her recipe!  Those biscuits sound super yummy!!!  They would be great to add to your Easter menu!  Also below is Ali's Q & A!  Did you know she has been in business since 1986?  Wow!  I was still in high school and had no clue our paths would cross some day in such a great industry!  So neat!

Here is the link to click once you are ready to head her way for more spring goodness!!!
http://alistrebel.blogspot.com/

 Q & A

Tell us briefly about yourself…

Ali Strebel, mother of 4, grandmother of 10, been in business since 1986 and still love what I do.

Favorite medium to work in?

All things wool.

What inspires you?

The need to create, and loyal customers always wanting more.

Indispensable tool?

Quality materials

Your design style in 3 words?

Primitive, Folksy, Mixed Mediums

On the drawing board?

Several projects for up and coming workshops.

You collect?

Interesting antique textiles and sewing implements.

On your bucket list?

To travel more.


We were just talking about wool... What about stitches on wool?  I am a huge fan of the blanket stitch!  Lately I have been noticing many variations of the stitch itself.  I thought I would share a couple tutorials that I came across.  Please click the link on the bottom for more info!  I think these are very easy and doable.  It never hurts to learn a new stitch or put a new twist on your current work!

http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-5-simple-blanket-stitch-variations

Here are few more great stitches that ware fairly easy and again, would be a nice twist on your work!  I also love the feather stitch.  It comes in handy in many places.  I always use it on a wing of a bird, for the veins in leaves and so much more! 

Nests!  I think a very sweet and simply way to dress up anything for spring is by simply adding a nest and a couple vintage looking eggs!  Another great way is to gather some of your favorite pieces and arrange them on a cake pedestal, old tray or vintage box like this example.   And of course... don't for get the small quilt under it!  That is the more important part!

                                           

http://www.digsdigs.com/31-inspiring-rustic-easter-decor-ideas/

See you tomorrow as the "HOP" continues...

March 1 * Quilts By Cheri
March 2 * Plumcute Designs

                     March 3 * Gail Pan Designs

March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs

March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

Hipperty Hop! Spring Thyme Blog Hop is moving along!

Hello!  Is everyone enjoying the blog hop!?! 
I know I sure am!  I was thinking about how generous my fellow designers and I are!  To think that since December (once the hop is over!)...  each of you will have added 30 ish NEW UNRELEASED patterns to your stash!  That is amazing!  Nothing better then sharing our creativity with each of you!!! 

 

So as of the time I pre-set this post, I had not received a picture or the Q & A from our next guest designer Jeni from Woolen Willow Designs!  I a sure she is busy and just ran out of time!  Since I got her recipe card ready... that will be my little tease to get you to hop over her way!!!  I just know she has something darling for you!!!!

 

In the meantime...I will send a little spring and inspiration your way!  I love old metal watering cans!  With spring just around the corner I am starting to think about getting in my flowers beds and hitting the storage shed to take out a couple of my vintage watering cans!  Here are a few ideas that I would were neat to do that are sweet and simple for spring! 
Enjoy!  Happy Hopping!!!

 

 

 

I thought this would be great to use as an Easter Basket rather then those plastic ones!  It would be really neat filled with sewing/wool goodies for your sewing friend!  Or you could always have your husband fill it up with some treasure just for you!!!!

 

Photo http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com

 

To go along with my watering can theme.... How cute would this be... especially if you added a little spring colored small quilt under the watering can!  Darling!!!  I am going to do this!!!

Photo http://www.idemakeriet.blogspot.fr/

I also thought was clever!  This would be great to add a vintage touch in the flower beds!

Photo http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/04/watering-can-palooza.html


Be sure to click the link and head on over to Jeni's blog and see what spring magic she has came up with!http://jenifromthewillow.blogspot.com/

See you tomorrow as the "HOP" continues...
March 1 * Quilts By Cheri

March 2 * Plumcute Designs

March 3 * Gail Pan Designs

March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs

March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico