Thursday, September 20, 2012

Instagram Update.

Hello -- I hope you are all having a fantastic Thursday! As many of you have noticed, things have been a little quiet here on the blog but that doesn't mean I haven't been sewing. Today I'm sharing some of my Instagram pictures from the last few weeks -- follow me on Instagram (@canoercreations) and Facebook to see more! 

mini quilt wall <3
 
First up, I've updated + reorganized my sewing space -- it's amazing what a few Ikea tables can do. The new configuration + this mini quilt wall have me super excited to create!

stacked.

The fabric stash needed a little organization too! I've decided to store all of my fabric in plastic totes (with wheels!) and am really enjoying how easy they are to access + store. 

<3

I've also been designing a few new quilts! Even though my updated studio configuration includes a new computer + design software, I still <3 pretty colored pencils and graph paper.

ready for our walk.

Fresh fall air has officially arrived in Iowa and I (Jeter, too!) couldn't be happier. Crisp cool mornings = <3. It makes for the perfect dog walking weather! 

scrappy patchwork pumpkin. <3

Speaking of fall -- I whipped up this scrappy patchwork pumpkin the other night. <3 

best seam ripper ever. #clover

I shared this Clover seam ripper last week on Instagram & Facebook and couldn't believe how many people had never heard of it! This is honestly the best seam ripper and it's less than $10 -- Fat Quarter Shop sells them here.

had 4 fabulous girls in this morning's kids pillowcase class--they were all begging their moms for sewing machines. #thenextgeneration

I had the best Saturday morning this past weekend teaching a kids pillowcase class at my LQS. Four little girls (all under the age of 13) took my class and after just 2 hours they were begging their mom's for sewing machines. Talk about making my heart sing!

head shot editing. thanks @irishlindentree

Head shots, head shots, head shots! :)

first time my name has been in print! eeee! :) #digitalcopy

Here's some super exciting news -- this is the first time my name has been in print! As of right now all I have is this digital copy of Simply Handmade, but when the hard copy comes I'll be sure to share more details!  

Happy Sewing! 
xo, megan. 

13 comments:

  1. That pumpkin and the mini quilt are adorable! I haven't heard of that seam ripper either, what's great about it? Does it unpick without my assistance? ;)

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  2. Wow you've been busy! Sounds like you've had a very fun week =D

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  3. Congratulations Megan. And I love your new space. Want to come help with mine ;o)

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  4. Congratulations! I just had to comment that I totally agree that is the best seam ripper-I buy a new one every couple years as they do go dull-a tip I got from a LQS owner long ago :)

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  5. I've had my clover seam ripper for ever! however i will say that just recently the metal part came off. but i was able to shove it back in and it works just fine, but it may need superglue one of these days. love the pumpkin! is there a pattern out there for it?

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  6. I love the colored pencils and graph paper. I still draw out designs even though I have software too.

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  7. I love your mini quilt wall!!! That would be very inspirational! Nice head shot, too!! Happy Quilting

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  8. I love the colored pencils and graph paper.That would be very inspirational! Nice head shot, too!! Happy Quilting.Than you.
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