A New Kit and A New Coupon Code!

Just popping in for a second to share a couple of new kits from my store.

I have just one more 24 piece Regatta Gala table runner kit available for $3.50.  Get it while it lasts!

I also just put together a new kit with the same fabric line for a nice and scrappy table runner.

available here

The kit includes all of the pre-cut fabric (top and binding) to make a Scrappy Stars Table Runner.  The kit includes a full-color .pdf pattern as well.

Use the coupon code "POPLUN101" to receive 10% off your order through 9/1/12.

Now, I'm off to sleep, as a nasty little stomach bug is kicking my butt - blerg!  Sweet dreams!

Finishing up!

To be honest, I haven't touched my sewing machine since last Thursday!  We spent the whole weekend enjoying family visiting from out of town ... and then the little guy and I spent all day yesterday recuperating!

I did manage to sneak out Thursday afternoon and get some shots of Pretty in Pink since we had a beautifully sunny afternoon.

It's hard to tell up against the fence, but I decided to use a chocolately-brown fabric for the binding (and the backing!) to ground the quilt a bit.  I didn't want it to be overwhelmingly pink!  This is my first scrappy(-ish) quilt and I'm really happy with the way it turned out.  I tried really hard not to do any planning with my block placement so as to give the quilt a really random look.  I finally opted to do some straight-line quilting to frame the blocks in pink thread.

Just for fun, I'm linking up at Quilt Story's Fabric Tuesday, to celebrate the finish!






Be sure to check out all of the other yummy projects, including Heather & Megan's latest Moda Bake Shop table runner tutorial!

If you're interested in making your own version of my Pretty in Pink quilt, the pattern is now available in my etsy shop.  You can still receive 50% off of all patterns by using the coupon code JAN2012 before the end of the day.

Fabric requirements are: 

• White-on-White Floral print: 2 yards
• Various Pink and White Fat Quarters: at least 7 (sample used 12), or scraps totaling 1 + 3/4 yards
• Brown and Pink Print (for Binding): 1/2 yards

The pattern includes step-by-step assembly instructions and color assembly diagrams!

I'm off to try and get some sewing done before my little one wakes up!  Happy Sewing!

Introducing ... the Spring Zing Table Runner pattern by Poplun Designs

Have a serious case of spring fever?  Add some zing to dinner time with our latest table runner pattern!

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The .pdf pattern is now available in the Poplun Etsy shop for almost instant gratification!  And, it's a fat-quarter-friendly pattern.  Use the coupon code JAN2012 through 1/31/12 to get all patterns at 50% off!

Introducing ... Granny's Quilt, by Poplun Designs

I totally forgot when I wrote yesterday's post that I actually have two new quilt patterns that I'm releasing this month!

My first pattern, called "Pretty in Pink," should be releasing in the next couple of days.  I just need to finish quilting and binding the sample.  I'm a little stuck at the quilting part, however.  I've decided to use a pink and brown print for the backing and the binding.  I think it does a nice job of toning down the "pinkness" of the quilt -- which is a good thing, since the sample quilt is actually a gift for my brother's daughter, who was born on 12/31/11,  My brother is already a little overwhelmed by the "pinkness" of the onesies, tutu, and ballerina slippers little Samantha received from her Auntie Shelley.

Could you offer your opinions??  If you were doing the quilting (straight lines 1/4" in from the edges of the squares) what color thread would you use?  I feel like white is too boring.  I'm really leaning towards using a brown thread to match the binding ... but would pink be better?  Please let me know what you think!

The second is called "Granny's Quilt" and has made it's debut in my etsy shop this morning!

Some of you may remember this quilt from my post on my 2009 Christmas Gifts.  The sample was made using Glace by 3 Sisters for Moda as a Christmas gift for my Granny.  One of my favorite things about this quilt is that it lives on my Granny's guest bed, so that anytime we visit her, we get to sleep underneath it.  Believe it or not, this is the only quilt I've ever made that I've gotten to use!

The quilt finishes at 70" square and uses a Layer Cake, plus some yardage.  The pattern is currently for sale at my etsy shop at $7.99 -- but remember that I'm giving my blog readers a 50% discount on all Poplun Patterns.  Just use the coupon code JAN2012 through 1/31/12 when you check out.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2012!  I can't believe that the new year is already upon us!  2011 was a very eventful year and our family welcomed quite a few new little souls, including the birth of two new little nieces and the birth of our own son, Aiden Matthew.

He was born on 11/1/11, weighing in at 8 lbs 11 oz, and measuring 20" long.  While he took almost four days to make his debut, he was well worth the wait.  Daddy, Mommy, and both sides of the family are totally and completely smitten.  I'm thoroughly enjoying my new job as a stay-at-home mom and can't believe how much fun we're having with our little man.  He is a most expressive little guy and usually has us in hysterics with his facial expressions!

Aiden has been keeping us quite busy, so all my crafty projects have been a bit neglected.  Rather than try and catch up with posts on my meager finishes from the last few months, I've decided to just start fresh from here -- that's what the New Year is for, right?

I have a new quilt pattern ...

... and a new table runner pattern that should be releasing next week, so to celebrate, I'm having a sale on my patterns this month -- 50% off of all patterns!  Please visit my etsy shop at www.poplun.etsy.com and enter the coupon code JAN2012.  I'll be featuring some of my favorite patterns here during the month of January as well.

Happy New Year and Happy Sewing!!