{Sew} Modern Monday #35

Hey, everyone!

Looking for some modern sewing linky party fun?? Then you have come to the right place! :)

 

Remember when Elizabeth and I started our own Flickr swap--For the Love of Solids [a modern swap]? Well the shipping and receiving has begun and we are almost finished with Round 1! Over the last few weeks there has be some seriously awesome modern sewing popping up in the Flickr group and last week I received my package! 

 

My secret swap partner, Jill (madeonmainstreet on flickr), blew my expectations out of the water and I hit the swappy jackpot! Way back in the beginning (August, maybe?), Jill posted this picture in the Flickr group and asked her partner to make a decision. Tough choices, right?

For the Love of Solids, a photo by madeonmainstreet on flickr.

 

My comment was "great colors! love them all, but 3 rocks!" The colors plus the modern design (curves!) was absolutely great! But ladies (and gents!) the real deal was at a whole 'nother level!

 

ftlos-2, a photo by madeonmainstreet on flickr.

 

It is fabulous in so many ways!  The quilting, the colors, the curves, the back....

ftlos-3, a photo by madeonmainstreet on flickr.

 

And if that wasn't enough, she also included this adorable pouch packed full of all sorts of goodies!

FTLOS-Swap-Package, a photo by madeonmainstreet on flickr.

Thanks, Jill for a absolutely wonderful swap package!  I can only hope my partner will love the swappy package I sent as much as I love mine! 

 

Now it's time for the linky fun!  Just a reminder (and I hate to sound like a stickler) but you must include a link back to {Sew} Modern Monday in your blog post.  Also, this is a modern sewing linky party only.  Posts that fail to adhere to these easy peasy rules will mysteriously disappear. :)

 

Time to link up! 

a swappy package!

alright, alright.
i know i said i was going to wait and share my for the love of solids swap package once it had safely arrived in my partners hands.
but...
i'm horrible with surprises.
well that, and the fact i am so stinking excited with how this mini turned out!
 

one thing my partner requested was a mini made with blended neutrals.  if you follow along, this is something very new to me!  but i actually loved working with this color palate (well, and i added a little color!).  it's so fresh and calming.
 

i went with this wonky starburst pattern (again, a stretch for me) and paired it with an organic wavy quilting pattern.  totally a new favorite!  
 

i also made this little matching zippy pouch, because you can never have enough little pouches! :)  inside are some solid goodies--but i won't spoil that surprise.
 

quilt stats

size: 19.5" x 19.5"

fabrics: kona solids!

piece: by me

quilted: by me

 
if you get a chance, go check out some of the other great solid projects that are in the flickr pool.  there's lots of yummy goodies!
 
and partner, this should be on your door step shortly.  i can't wait to hear what you think! :)
 
xo, Megan

For the Love of Solids [a modern swap]

Do you have a serious love for solid fabrics?
Do you enjoy fresh, modern designs?
Are you addicted to flickr swaps?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, 
then I think you are going to love this...

I am so excited to announce a new modern sewing swap
officially starting August 1st called

For the Love of Solids [a modern swap]

And because two swap mamas are better than one, 

Elizabeth from Don't Call Me Betsy will be helping out as well!

Alright, so who else is excited?!?!

Come join the For the Love of Solids [a modern swap]

flickr group to see more of the nitty gritty details.

And remember, sign ups start Wednesday, July 13th!

We are limiting the sign-ups to the first 100 swappers,

so mark your calendars and spread the word. 

:)

xo, Megan