Plumcute Designs

Sometimes I Am Sort Of A Ding Dong (And Other Stuff)

When I last posted it was to tell you that this project was now available free on the web.  But, did I give you the link to find it?  No.  Ding dong...sorry, here is the missing link (and for all these years science has been looking for some hunched over ugly dude.  What do they know?  Ha!)

http://www.lecien.co.jp/en/hobby/index.html

When you click on the link it should take you to Lecien's homepage and on the right is a button for free projects (yes the RIGHT...if I sent you a private email and told you the button was on the left just know I am a ding dong)...you will find my project along with some other very wonderful designers there.

Also, in case you missed the post, it's Sample Sale time & you can check it out here...

Okay, I am off and running like a heard of turtles.  (or a HERD of turtles...again, ding dong)  Lots to do today and even more tomorrow as the family gathers to celebrate little Miss Plumcute turning eight.

Blessings
the missing link (science can put an exclamation point to the age-old question)
family gatherings (somebody please remind me of that when I am knee deep and crabby-apple-pants in the aftermath of clean-up)
Little Miss Plumcute...I love her

Until Next Time,
Tracy

Free Project For Lecien Is Online

Remember this?

Well, the free pattern is online at the Lecien website so hurry on over & download it!

Be back soon...
Tracy

 

Life Back to Normal + One Sinus Infection With A Side Of Fluid In Both Ears Please

My title about sums it up around here.  But I have found myself addicted to English Paper Piecing lately (it was one of three purchases I made at PIQF the others being a piece of green wool & some American Jane twill ribbon)

In addition to paper piecing I have been hand quilting a project from long long ago in a galaxy far far away...

So, what have you all been up to?  Now that November is in full swing are you starting on those handmade gifts?  I am but I can't post shots of those as some of their parties check in here from time to time...no spoilers!

Blessings
getting back to the normal routine
antibiotics and other medical wonders
English Paper Piecing

Until next Time,
Tracy

All The Colors Of Fall

Showing up here and there around my home...I spent today cleaning and doing a little decorating.  I figured if I didn't get something up the season would be gone before I knew it.  Hope you are having a blessed day.

Until Next Time,

Tracy

Busy-ness And My Apologies

I keep thinking things will slow down a little in life & I can get back to posting, designing, life-at-a-reasonable pace but that hasn't been the case (so far).  This week is a downhill slide into my churches Harvest Festival (I am one of two coordinators...insanity).  I am making my sons Anakin Skywalker costume because I thought I could do better than the $40 one at Target (what was I thinking???)  And I still have crapola all over from PIQF that needs to be put away...sigh...

So, I apologize for the lack of posts & the absence of pictures.  I hope to have cool pics to share in the not too distant future.  If you're in the market for some finished Plumcute, be sure to check out my Sample Sale from the last post...they make great gifts!  Hopefully I will be back in the grove of things soon!

Blessings
an opportunity to serve my community through my church
costume making = memory making
the excitement of life...notice I never post about boredom ;)

Until Next Time,

Tracy 

That Time Of Year (Again)

What time is that you may be asking yourself...well, it's the Sample Sale at Plumcute Designs time of year.  So here goes.  The price is listed below each sample photo and shipping will be calculated based on where you are having it shipped to.

First up...this little guy actually hasn't made it into the Plumcute line of patterns yet.  He is currently in the art department over at the studio being re-rendered...

Framed at 8 x 10-inches with crayon highlights
$26.00 plus shipping
one available

Next...this is a wonderful fall wool applique...

Framed at 8 x 10-inches
$37.00 plus shipping
one available

Another wonderful fall wool applique piece...

Framed at 8 x 10-inches
$42.00 plus shipping
one available

Next...a delightful collection of stitched baskets

Framed at 10 x 16-inches (stitchery 5.5 x 11-inches)
$42.00 plus shipping
one available

Also available...more wool applique 

 

Framed at 11 x 21-inches
$54.00 plus shipping
one available

So, there is the first round.  As I go through my closets I may find some more and will post them as I do.  In the mean time, if you see something here you like email me!

Blessings
fall sample sale
being home with my kids
new art rendering

Until Next Time,

Tracy

Full Shot

So...I can show you all that quilt I did for Fall Market & Lecien fabrics...you know...the freebie pattern that will be up on their website in the future (they're converting the images)...

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Hope you like it!  Catch you soon with PIQF update/wrap-up etc.

Blessings
working with Lecien fabrics & especially Nireko
being home
inspiration for stitches

Perhaps A Few Sneak Peeks Will Atone For My Absence?

I am on the down hill slide into Pacific International Quilt Festival and its a zoo around the house of Plumcute.  (Hence the no posting lately)  But, before you stop visiting all together...here's what I have been up to: today was spent finishing up kits & fat quarters & trims with my MIL Debbie and we got tons done.  And as far as new samples go there's lots there too.

She's all done...

 
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And this is all done...with kits put together too..

 
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And this is ready (way overdue)...

 
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And this one is ready too...again, with kits...

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so, its back to work for me.  I have a few more things to finish up & then it's off to Santa Clara for PIQF...come see me !

Blessings
new designs
family pitching in to help with show stuff
those of you that have hung on through the no posting spell

Until Next time,

Tracy

Red And Tan Spells L-O-V-E All Over

This is what I did yesterday...It's amazing what you can do with a charm pack and a smidgen of yardage.  Especially when those are from the new line of fabrics byFrench General for Moda.  Of course I can only show you a snippet right now but the full project is supposed to be on display at PIQF in Santa Clara (just 2 weeks away...YIKES!!!!!)

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I have some hand embroidery to do and maybe one more border to put on but it will happen lickety-split!  Especially if I get off the computer and back to work...

Blessings
fabrics that I truly enjoy working with
tan & red
PIQF (I gent to see so many of you there!)

Until Next Time,

Tracy

Candy Without The Bellyache, Extra Pounds Around The Waist, Or Cavaties

Once a year, just about every year,  I get a hankerin' for this stuff and I eat myself sick of it (thanks to a friend who started my unhealthy addiction back in Oklahoma...hmmm she nurtured my fabric habit too...)  This year the hankerin for the edible kind hasn't taken hold just yet but I have been dreaming of it in wool.  So, I whipped up a little something for a "fix"...

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Whaddya think?  I know it's just the corner (I'm so rotten)...to see the full project head over to Ladybug Quilts in Manteca, CA and pick up a kit while you're there...or come find me at Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara October 15-18...speaking of which I must get back to work or I will never be ready!

Blessings
no fat candy
fall projects
PIQF

Until Next Time,

Tracy