Did you check it out??

...my blog post on the Quilty Pleasures blog?

My butterfly garden quilt turned out fantastic!  I love the bright butterflies set against the softer background fabrics.

I freehand quilted this quilt using Superior So Fine! thread in a matching colour.  

It sure was fun making this quilt.  I'm already working on my second assignment...I'll reveal some of those details in the coming days.

Happy Quilting!
Nadia

The Suspense is Getting to Me.....

OMG! I love how my Scrap Squad version of Summer Love quilt for Quiltmaker Magazine looks!  It will be revealed soon!  Stay tuned for the blog post at Quilty Pleasures blog!  I wish I could show you now..the suspense is getting the best of me!!

In the meantime...check out my SS sister's first post...her version is awesome!

How about a little teaser??  Here are some of the fabrics included in my quilt....

some fabrics...

...and I can't resist showing you a picture of my baby...my 6 month old standard poodle puppy 'Sunny'...she is so adorable...look at those eyes!  If you look close you can see how her eyelashes curl back...



Look at those dreamy eyes!

 

Happy Quilting!
Nadia

Guess What??! Guess What??!

........drum roll.........

I've made the cut for Quiltmaker Magazine's 2014 Scrap Squad!!  I applied for this opportunity back in December, and was offered a spot just the other day...of course I enthusiastically accepted!!  Have a look here to see the 2013 Scrap Squad.  I am looking forward to this exciting new adventure, meeting my fellow SS cohort and blogging about my journey as it unfolds in the year to come.

What is a Scrap Squad you ask?? 

Short description:  FUN!

Long description:  it is a group of readers/quilters who love to make scrap quilts.  They get one pattern from each issue of Quiltmaker Magazine ahead of time and they make a scrappy version of the quilt and blog about it on 'Quilty Pleasures', the blog at Quiltmaker Magazine!  They blog about their journey.....what worked [or what didn't work] for them, their colour choices, their decisions, techniques used and whatever else comes up....and of course....taking and posting pictures of their work as it progresses through the quilt making process. 

 

Now...isn't this just the BESTEST way EVER to start a new year???  Leave me a comment and let me know if you'll be following me on the blog as I begin this new journey! 

Happy Sewing!
Nadia
Scrap Squad 2014

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I have some exciting news....

 

...but I'm not going to say anything yet! 

EEEEK!  I am so excited!!!

Stay tuned for details that will soon follow....

Happy Sewing,
Nadia

A New Year...A New Project...or Two!

Hello 2014! 



check out my website!

This is going to be the year of more quilting and sewing time!  I have a number of new projects I've been thinking about starting, ordered a few more kits and fabrics and have been thoroughly inspired with planning and designing a new series of quilt hangings that have been on the back burner for far too long. I'm pretty excited and focusing more energy into my adventures!  I have my website up and running again...check it out at www.nadiawilsondesigns.com and let me know what you think!  I would love to hear your comments and/or suggestions. 

Happy Sewing!
Nadia