Idaho Barn Owl

Caught this guy on a fence will hiking!  An art quilt waiting to happen.

The Joy of Summer

A Simply Stitch Gathering Creation

Photos from above:  

New Parson Gray Fabric 

 July's Simply Stitch - Sashiko Purse Project

Joy of Summer Fawn Collage

Artful Fiber Project Bag

October's Simply Stitch - Foundation Piecing

More on the Joy of Summer:  The little fawn became the inspiration for August's Simply Stitch fabric painting project. I was able to capture several photos of her and transferred one of them onto MulTex paper which is included the new Artful Fiber package from C & T Publishing. The fawn's image was water colored in using. I pieced, stitched and embellished her image using several pieces of fabric, both hand dyed and printed, to form my mixed media collage, The Joy of Summer, creating a beautiful memory of a point in time in the lovely Summer of 2013.

New Fabric Arrivals - Birds, Boats, and Boots

Creative new fabrics have just arrived from Quilting Treasures, 

all perfect for your new sewing project!

 

Melody from Madeline Floyd

Simply Sweet from Lief! Lifestyle

Emerson Skirt - easy sew for beginner

Giddy Up Cowgirl 

All available in our retail shop in Old Boise or at Twigs and Twist on Etsy.

Summer Rain - Simply Stitch

Coming Soon --- Simply Stitch

Simply Stitch is an informal gathering of people who love to sew.  Each month we will focus on a new topic.  In July, we will delve into the world of embroidery.  Bring your own or purchase a kit from us.  First gathering is on July 10th from 11:30- 1 pm.  We would love to see you!  Pin cushion sewn in honor of all the rain we received in Idaho on the first days of summer.

Take a look at these fun curtains sewn by Gail from PillowsbyMadCentMod using our Mad Mod fabric!

                                                 

Inspirations and Happenings

New Fabric from Quilting Treasures - Mad Mod on Etsy

Music Bag by Twigs and Twist- Michael Miller Fabric Vintage Birds

My favorite colors at Twigs and Twist - Yellow and Taupe

Pendleton Woolen Mills Outlet Oregon - visited while at Quilt Market

Flying Geese and Recycled Jeans Pillow by Twigs and Twist 

Majestic Idaho on Pinterest

Foundation Piecing - My Little Chickadee

I simply had fun sewing Twigs and Twist's Wonky Birdhouse Pillow Cover which entailed abstract piecing of strips around a central design.  This got me hooked.  I enjoy looking at fabrics that are stitched in a pictorial form.  This lead me to formal foundation piecing.  Of course, I had to come up with my own pattern.  Inspired by a incredible Pinterest pin by Sandy, I designed this little bird.  I modeled it in the form of a chickadee,which is one of my favorite birds, in a nest .  It is not perfect, but I enjoyed the creative process and I now have a coffee mug mini quilt.

Click Here: To see Twigs and Twist Pinterest Board

Evening Light in Studio

I was at the studio in the evening and the sunlight really made the fabric colors stand out.  I thought you might enjoy the view.

I love that Spring has arrived and the days are longer!