because this little cutie was made by me. Not the baby, silly! The quilt! (although, Maggie is pretty cute, isn't she?)
Remember when I made the triangle quilt? It was a special baby gift for one of my dear friends, Amy, that I met through blogging. Although Amy and I have never met face to face, we do plan on it in the near future and we talk on the phone once or twice a month.
Do you remember having pen pals when you were a kid? Before the internet? Getting that special letter addressed to your seven year old self was an amazing feeling. To me, blogging friends are like that, the most amazing pen pals. But they come with a hope of actually meeting up some day.
So do tell, do you have a favorite bloggy friend story? I'd love to hear!!!
In other news, I've added a couple of new sponsor links up there to sewtakeahike! You may have heard of them already, but they are
Randi at "Fresh Squeezed Fabrics", a local-ish Colorado girl,
and
Wendy at "The Fabric Quarter shop" out of California.
Wendy and I have something up our sleeve that we think you all are going to love! It involves a pattern/kit out several of these fabrics:
so make sure you check back!!
Have a lovely weekend everyone, and thank-you from the bottom of my heart for visiting sewtakeahike. Each and every one of you make my heart sing!!
~Penny
wow I can't wait to see what is up your sleeve.
also I love love love your triangle quilt. I need to make something like it for my 7 yo daughter who love triangles.
thanks for sharing your wonderful talents
it is always a pleasure to read your blog
julie
Posted by: Julie | 06 November 2010 at 10:55 AM
HI! I don't have any bloggie friends! I mean there are the two that comment most often and they live in the same city but we don't hang. They do with each other though! Really nice gals! I'm happy that you have one and I hope you meet really soon! I also can't wait to see what 'is up your sleeve'!! I love those fabrics! I recognize those fabrics!! I also enjoy reading your blog and you are on my sidebar!! Last but not least, love, love, love the triangle quilt! So fun!
Posted by: Alia Ghulam | 06 November 2010 at 12:17 PM
Hi, Penny! What a cute quilt, and what an adorable baby! I've "met" some pretty cool and inspirational people through blogging... I feel blessed, too! Can't wait to see what you have "up your sleeve!"
Posted by: Marybeth | 06 November 2010 at 02:21 PM
Maggie is adorable! And she looks so sweet on that darling quilt!
Posted by: Allie | 06 November 2010 at 07:29 PM
What a pretty fabric stack! I'm totally curious now =)
Posted by: Rachel at Stitched in Color | 06 November 2010 at 08:09 PM
Cutest pic - babies and quilts - can't beat them:) I'm sensing something Christmasy with those yummy fabrics ..... can't wait to see what's next! Ciao
Posted by: Maree | 07 November 2010 at 01:51 AM
That's one beautiful quilt -- and one gorgeous baby! Penny, you already know my favorite bloggy friend story. :-)
Posted by: Dayna | 07 November 2010 at 05:47 AM
lovely quilt and baby! looking forward to seeing you next weekend. Mama sais sew is having a tea for quilting guilds this afternoon with discounts. Are you going?
Posted by: Tara | 07 November 2010 at 06:49 AM
what a cute pic of the quilt in use. :) and your fabric picks look fun!
Posted by: anna | 07 November 2010 at 07:28 AM
What a beautiful quilt and baby! How nice of you to make such a special gift, Penny! I've met online and in person so many wonderful quilters (including you!) and have formed friendships that I know will last a lifetime! I only wish I knew where my Japanese penpal from my youth was now! I love the look of your blog since I was last here - and that you've been to quilt market - yippeeee! Maybe I'll see you there next spring - I hope to be going with a designer friend I also met through blogging!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | 07 November 2010 at 10:21 AM
I love the simple sweetness of the quilt...and yes she is adorable!! What fun Christmas fabrics, vintage feel is always my favorite.
Posted by: Jody Blue | 07 November 2010 at 11:06 AM
i've met one ravelry/bloggy friend in real life--twice! the first time was a little awkward like we were on a first date :) but the second time we just fell in to a rhythm right away.
if i had to pick only one quilt blogger to meet in person (in my whole lifetime), it would be you. your color sense and design sense continually blow me away with awesomeness. so, if you are ever in the market for another bloggy friend let me know :)
Posted by: quirkygranolagirl | 07 November 2010 at 07:11 PM
My favorite bloggy friend story: Jessica Jones of "How About Orange," and her mother have the funniest conversations with each other via the comments section. so I finally clicked on her mother's link and found out she lives in southern Minnesota, about forty minutes from my husband's hometown. We were visiting there last summer, she and I met and are very good friends now.
And I love your new header.
And your triangle quilt!
Posted by: liveacolorfullife | 07 November 2010 at 07:14 PM
you are the best Penny! I fall in love with this quilt a little bit more every time I look at it! It gets a lot of compliments too. :)
I'm making it my personal mission to meet in person as many bloggy friends as I can. You and Dana (old red barn) and E. (pinksuedeshoe) are on my list for next year!
love you!
xoxo
Posted by: amylouwho | 07 November 2010 at 07:20 PM
Very sweet story! From your non-bloggy friend :)
Posted by: Glynis Cozza | 10 November 2010 at 11:41 AM
I've made a quilt for a blog pal's son! I've never officially met her or her son but hope to someday. :)
Posted by: Liesl | 16 November 2010 at 06:49 PM