start of something pretty

I am over-the-top crazy excited about today's post.  Pink Castle Fabrics - a lovely sponsor of Pretty by Hand - asked if I'd like to put together a Blogger Bundle with fabrics from their shop.

I could not say "yes" fast enough!

Now.  There is a story here behind this bundle ... as always ... I have a story for pretty much everything.

I thought that since I was putting together a collection of 12 FQs (which I named Start of Something Pretty) as a blogger, I thought it would be fun to pick colours that are found in my blog header. 

Let me show you ...

I picked these two prints with words because ... well ... I'm a writer.

A limited number of these FQ bundles are available here.

You may have noticed that this bundle has a strong geometric theme - lots of lines, squares and circles.  As much as I love my flowers, strawberries and ticking stripes, I think that often the most interesting quilts have a thoughtful mix of prints with a variety of shapes and styles.

Tomorrow I'm going to show how beautifully these prints and colours integrate into my "girly" stash.  (Apparently I need more black!)

And then I'm going to make something pretty ... :)

Comments

[Jacque.]

What a pretty mixture of colors/prints! Looking forward to seeing what you do with them.

[Patti McHugh]

I love your choices! Now I'm tempted...

[Archiethewonderdog]

What a gorgeous bundle - it's got 'you' written all over it!

[Hildy]

Ha, already snatched one up on saturday! And now you'll show me what to do with it tomorrow!?! Win-win for me, hehe.

[Elaine]

Love that title, inspires everyone to go and make something pretty. Fabric choices are just dreamy and Kudos to you for having the patience of Job with those hexies. The reward will be well worth it I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing more of those....for the next year : )

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

How fun!!! I love that you chose colors from your blog header!

[Brianna]

I am a new follower but I wanted to let you know that your blog inspires me to make pretty things. Mainly quilting but I'll soon be adding some ornaments to my to-do list. Thanks for the ideas and motivation!

[Brianna]

I am a new follower but I wanted to let you know that your blog inspires me to make pretty things. Mainly quilting but I'll soon be adding some ornaments to my to-do list. Thanks for the ideas and motivation!

[Louise]

I think stepping out of the box provides food for the creative soul! Those look like fun fabrics to create with!

[julie]

What a lovely bundle - can't wait to see what you do with them

[Bari Jo]

ooooohhh - can't wait!

[rosa]

Your choice is awesome,love it.

[edith]

what a gorgeous stack of fabric. I have a very difficult time picking geometrics and words. But I love tonals for a neutral. You've done a great job of mixing colors and designs. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[Alison]

Lovely fresh colours! Have you tried foundation paper piecing? I'm just getting into it, and discovering a world of possibilities...

[jan]

Gorgeous bundle - I feel my pocket book squeaking open! lol..

[jamee]

cant wait to see what you come up with!

[Amy @ chick chick sewing]

What a beautiful bundle that is!! So sweet and inspiring. Can't wait to see what you will create from this bundle of loveliness!

[Helen Philipps]

Such a delicious bundle of fabrics! Love the mix and am looking forward to seeing what you make........thou I already know it will be pretty!!!
Helen xo

[Meredithe]

Gorgeous!