HOLIDAY SHOPPING - Dec 11th

AllwithLOVE will be at The Black Lagoon Gallery on Dec 11th from 2pm- 9 pm for thier gifts under 100$ craft fair. I heard that their will be goodies to eat and wine. Please come see us and get some holiday shopping done.

Life Lesson - Polka Dots

• Never underestimate a good polka dot print! Period.

Now we all know there's too much of a good thing and some polka dots are better left on the sale rack. BUT a good solid polka dot or "dot" print can bring together a quilt or project, add interest to a solid without overwhelming or be just plan fun. Small, medium, large, whites or brights look to a polka dot next time you think your crafty projects missing something . . .

• See Polka Dots are everywhere-

Sooo CUTE and Dottie!!

Add a little Dot LOVE to the inside of a cute tote

A Dot of tea

Winter ready Dots

UnderDots

Preppy Dots

Adorable Dots for Spot

just because its so dottin cutie!!

Craft Riot Photos and the HOLIDAYS!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent most of ours getting new items created for the Black Lagoon Craft Show coming up on Dec. 11th.

Some highlights from the Craft Riot photo booth-

We're going to try and get some of our more recent and holiday related items up on Etsy today so check in later.

Craft Riot and Black Lagoon Gallery

So we survived our first craft show!! It went well, sold some stuff and meet some very talented people. Had friendly booth buddies too. Now we have to get ready for the craft show at Black Lagoon Gallery on December 11th! We hope to see you guys there, its a great opprotunity to get in some handmade christmas shopping and all the items being sold are less then 100$. Pretty sweet!

Pics from craft riot to come soon!

Thanks
Tiffany

A Memo From Momma

It has taken me a while to absorb all the great stuff I saw at festival.

One of the most surprising was when the quilt angel I was talking to flipped up the corner of one of the big winners of the show and underneath where the binding was attached, was a row of decorative MACHINE stitches.

In the year 1 B. C. when I started quilting nothing was ever done by machine, it made everything take forever and I could never really cut loose and do what I wanted. I love the new attitudes in quilting that allows us all to let our creative juices flow!

A Memo from Momma

International Quilt Festival Starts today! I can't wait to learn new tips and techniques and shop for all the new stuff. I will be posting my pictures soon!

Quilts make great Christmas gifts. It is like giving a warm hug! Lap quilts are esp. good gifts you can cuddle up in them, take them along to sporting events and concerts in the park, or you can use the as art for your walls and furniture. Quilts last and are often handed down in families, 100 year old quilts are not that uncommon and they keep their value. A very special and classy gift!

Love,
Mom

Craft Riot

AllwithLOVE will be selling here -

Austin, TX- November 20th & 21st, 2010 - Just in time for the holidays, EtsyAustin CRAFT RIOT brings you A Handmade Revolution in Shopping! This 2-day family-friendly event is the perfect place to find locally handmade and unique holiday gifts. Indulge in fabulous shopping from over 40 local artisans while enjoying your favorite cocktails and other refreshments. Get creative in our fun wintery photobooth filled with props. Admission is free and the first 25 guests will receive EtsyAustin Craft Riot gift bags filled with goodies each day.

Check out our feature on Etsy Austin!

Works in Progress

RN inspired quilt. Will be raffled at this year C.H.A.T. pediatric conference in Austin.

Custom king quilt order. This gaint was worked on by my moms.

Start of a custom baby blanket. I love this Alexander Henry print!!

Love the color combos in this one. Not sure how to finish it out.

Baby Blanket.

Very pink baby blanket.

Baby/lap quilt

It been awhile but we have been busy! A lot of custom quilt orders in the works. Thought Id share some with you guys.

a post

Life has been a bit crazy lately and Im missing my sewing.

Did pick up this little gem, she cant really be THAT crafty can she?

Wish my sewing room was this tidy.

Cute idea for those eco-friendly crafters.

More for you eco - friendly peeps.

It getting colder outside makes me want to knit, purl.

Love this pic of Tina Givens in action, kinda how I imagined her too.

People are getting crafty wedding style! Adorable table flowers and paper crafts decorations.

Off to see the wizard!

Quilts made with LOVE mean more and keep you warmer, well I think so at least.

Oh dont forgot this!

A Memo from Momma

So, we were talking about quilt love, here are a few more ways to use the quilts you love,

4. Take it with you to those cool weather sporting events. A small quilt is easy to pack and fun to share with a friend.

5. Hang it on the stairway wall, unlike art with glass in it, it will bend to a curve and it's no big deal if it gets hit by that ball no one threw.

6. Fold it over your sleeping pillows at the head of the bed. It's a great pop of color without all the fuss of a jillion expensive decorator pillows.

Let me know how you use the quilts you love.

Momma

LOVE Mom

LOVE Mom is officially up on AllwithLOVE. Check out these original, one of a kind, hand crafted quilts made by my momma.

In LOVE

Im so in love with this site!!! Such cute and orginal ideas! Im especially taken with this backyard wedding. I love the bridesmaids retro dresses and the idea of people sitting on quilts. The decorations are colorful and sweet. * Sigh*

A Memo from Momma

Do I love my quilts because they have so many uses or do they have so many uses because I love having them around? Who knows? Here are a few ideas to get you started on a love affair of your own.

1. curl up on the couch and when your done just drape it over the edge as a cool room accent.
2. fold it long ways along the foot of the bed to add color to your comforter.
3. put over your pets favorite sleeping spot, a small quilt is waay easier to clean than a chair cushion or big bulky comforter.

I could go on and on but this a memo not a novel! More next time,
Momma

Updates

So as yall know AllwithLOVE was accepted as a vendor for Shop Crafty which was suppose to be taking place in October. I was really excited because this is my FIRST craft show and my momma was going to be there with me with her stuff. While Shop Crafty is still happening it wont be as soon as we had hoped... Thats right Shop Crafty was moved to April 2011... sigh.

BUT the good news is AllwithLOVE complete with MommasLOVE is going to be at Austin's CRAFT RIOT!!!!!! So marked your date books for November 20th and 21 st !!!

Done with business talk now to some fun !!! I cant get enough of these blog ! They have great photos, ideas and even better giveaways !

a cup of joe

inspired shares

Red Pepper Quilts

Partners in Crime ... I mean business

So as stated before my love of quilting and sewing has originated from my mother. I remember her sewing our clothes when we were young, making us fun quilts to stay warm in and torturing us for hours at the fabric store. It only seems fitting that my mom be apart of AllwithLOVE. So coming soon AllwithLOVE will be rolling out a Mommas Love category!!! My moms talents will be on display and for sell SOON!!!

Retro quilt for baby boy

Another custom order for baby boy. This one is retro inspired and personalized on back. So fun to make! Now back to work getting ready for up coming Shop Crafty event!

Skulls and baby blues

This was a custom order. You can guess that dad picked out the fabrics.

Giveaway!

I love this blog in general.

Inspired Shares is featuring an AllwithLOVE giveaway!! Check her out.

Something new -

Been pretty busy with custom orders for quilts and baby bags. Ill post some pics for you soon .

In the meantime here's a couple of sites Ive been enjoying alot lately.

Inspired Shares

Cup O JO

ExpressO

Mod Green Pod - Which Ill be helping out a couple times a week as an "intern"! Very excited about this opportunity.

Also new simple totes and clutches are being added to the AllwithLOVE christmas in July sale so take a look before its over.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE

AllwithLOVE is having a Christmas in July SALE - Its crazy !!! 20 % off everything, except custom orders AND FREE shipping in the U.S. Check it out @ AllwithLOVE. Sale is from July 15th - 25th.

Logo

New logo for allwithLOVE!!! Whatcha think?

Also Check Out the Jingle Bash hosted by Etsy Dallas!!! Looks like a good time!

Monkeying around

One of my two newest quilts made a Team Etsy Texas Treasury. Its nice to be recognized.. Check it out - Team Etsy Texas Treasury.

!!!!!

Got accepted to my FIRST craft fair!!!! Never thought Id be 25 and excited to be in a craft fair but here we are. Little overwhelmed with all the stuff thats going to go into setting up a booth but for now Im going to enjoy my excitement.

ALSO Posting two new quilts on the AllwithLOVE site so check them out!

Treasury

Playing around with Etsy's treasury. Check them out- ATX and Pink Perfection

Speaking of local... Austin is a pretty GREEN place to live. We love our local, organic, homemade here. So Ive been looking up some sites for great organic fabrics.

Mod Green Pod - is an Austin based company with beautiful fabric prints and wallpaper. You can even design your own room. Pretty swank.

Modern Organic Fabrics - is based alittle further north, Wisconsin. There's a great selection of designers and lines on this site. Both have twitters you can follow.

Daisy Jane - Kinda stumbled on to this one. Her Etsy shop boost hemp/cotton blends with original printings.

Laurie Wisbrun - While not organic she is local. Her adorable prints got picked up by Robert Kaufman. View her Etsy page, scarletfig, to see her whole collection of bright truly cute fabrics.

Crafty Business

One down 49 to go!! Mini clutches for Jingle Bash 2010 goodie bags.

Got to Love your local crafty business! Stitch lab thanks for the great fabric selections like always.

How could I forget!!!

Silly me indeed! So a few weeks back I posted about the wonders of spoonflower. Well I got my fabrics in and love it! Cant wait to get more creative and really add some personal touches to my work. Heres a peak at the test pattern I sent.Used my bf's band logo. Check them out at Royal Forest .

Sneak peak... shhhhhhh!!!

Its been a minute since Ive posted anything so heres what has been going on in the AllwithLOVE lab. You can expect to see some of this quilt tops and totes in the near future at AllwithLOVE. Snails trail- old pattern, funky twist

Bright and simple cant wait to stitch this one up!



Thom likes the sock monkeys best

Thinking of doing a sister quilt to this one but I love the print and oh henry pattern

Everybody loves a birdie!
This quilt got crazy fast!!! But I just love Amy Butler and couldnt let these scrapes go to waste!
Ahoy! Great tote for the beach.
Again with the Amy Butler LOVE... Will make a super cute diaper bag or trendy tote.

Favorites - totes/ bags

Simple Totes - Great for market days or trips to the beach.



Diaper totes - Lined with oil cloth and plenty of pockets. Cute and handy enough for baby or mom.

Fun summer clutches.

My Favorites - Quilts

So I love all my quilts but heres some that I really enjoyed making.

This Beautiful rustic Joel Dewberry Quilt was sold via AllwithLOVE .
This sweet crib quilt was also sold.
This one is probably my favorite. Its bright and beautiful with detailed stitching throughout.
One of my first and made with some of my favorite fabrics. Hooray for Tina Givens.
This classic twist to the snail trail was made for a lil boy. Creepy crawlers seemed fitting.
One of the newest to the AllwithLove collection. Wanted to create a very girlie quilt but still have some interest. Props to my mom on the great stitching.
One of my first commissioned quilts. Oh henry with an Amy Butler flare.

Girlie quilt number two! So fun with pink sparkles, polka dots, fancy elephants and soft pink and green flannel.
The quilt for the one who taught me best, mom. The colorful snowmen and soft brown reminded me of hot coco in winter.
So this is one of my first real quilts and I was brave enough to be making it for my boyfriends mom. It turned out great though.

Want to see more ? Or want your own?? Look at AllwithLOVE or contact me.