Friday, December 3, 2010

Something New

Last year, my local quilt shop had the neatest Christmas tree in the shop that I had seen in a long time. I wasn't sure I'd like it in my home, although if I had a more modern abode, I might think twice. For months I couldn't get it out of my head, so when I approached my local quilt shop owner telling her that I had an idea for a tree skirt for 2011, she headed me right over to a bunch of fabrics I could tell she was wild about. Unfortunately, no way would they be appropriate for the pattern in my head..................but I guess my brain had other ideas. They were perfect for the 2009 tree that had been in the shop! (No wonder the shop owner liked them, huh?? Duh!!) She gave me a bunch of 1/4 yards and told me to have fun!

Two weeks later, when I brought her the finished product, she loved it, but informed me that she could never have something in the shop that she didn't have a pattern for, so could I please publish one. What?? What about my original idea?? Well, let's just say I won't have to think too hard in 2011 because my 2012 idea is already formed......so instead, may I present the 2011 official release of "Julie's Funky Tree Skirt":

Cover of new pattern for 2011

And here is how it looks with a cool tree:

Julie's Funky Tree

The perfect tree skirt!

So, come one and come all 'cause I have lots of patterns and just for you, my faithful blog readers, I am selling them for only $10 each until the end of the year as a special promotion and I will pay the postage. So, contact me at: turznik@execpc.com if you want one!

Pattern #2

12 comments:

Barbara said...

you have email =]

Vivian said...

Ditto...

Cindy said...

I've seen it in the shop and you did a wonderful job. It looks so cute under that colorful tree.

Jo said...

Carol you are go generous with everything including your promotional offer on your tree skirt. It really is lovely and bright, and I wish you well with all of your sales

West Michigan Quilter said...

Love your tree skirt. I've been reading your blogs and I love what you do. Good luck on all your sales.

Sparky said...

Funky yes it is, pattern looks wonderful Carol...still my fav is your other tree skirt with the trees...was that a pattern?
just lovely...

Ursula said...

very nice. So colorful and fun.

Shari said...

What a bright and fun tree skirt - perfect for these modern times! And that tree really does have mini sock monkey ornaments! Too cool. What a wonderful shop to have close to you!

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

I found your blog this morning when Donna B posted about your work. I gotta tell you I am ENTHRALLED with your style, your art and your humor. Your blog is fun and I am so glad I found you.

Merry Christmas

9patchnurse said...

I just found your blog from Amy's blog and it's my new FAVE!! I love your style. The tree skirt 'Rocks' and I am sending you an email next. I really really hope you still have some patterns left. I think they are going to go fast. Your crayon quilties are so cool, I really want to try that.
Do you have any patterns with that technique?

Unknown said...

Your tree skirt is so fun! It would look great under my studio tree, ok, must have the pattern.

Linda said...

ohhhhhhhhhh I love it! ya know its funny but my hubby insisted on a whiet christmas tree since we moved here where there was no snow and I wanted the traditional green but gave into him. Have still not gotten used to it but if I had a whimsical skirt like this underneath it I just might grow to love that tree!!!!!!!! soooooooo cute! Linda