Promise kept.

I promised my friend, '70's and '80's super model Nancy Donahue, that I would make her a quilt back in March 2010. It took me way too long! However- i was aiming for a perfect interpretation of her infectious laughter, sunny disposition, resemblance to Doris Day, and faithful friendship.
This quilt, made from 2 packs of "jellyroll" strips from Kate Spains "Verna" (moda) line, holds hands a sunny, butter yellow print from Jennifer Paganellis Sis Boom "Poodle" line. Quite fitting, since these fabric designers are good buddies, too!
The jellyroll pieces were "braided" together- Hence, the "Friendship Braid Quilt". It is an over sized queen, which was a bear to quilt- but with lots of trimming and measuring i was able to square it up. This often happens when quilting long, narrow strips together. The pretty daisy quilting is a nod to Doris Days, "Please don't eat the daisies!" song. I hope she likes it as much as I liked making it for her. She's the one on the left.

Pick a color- any color. Or two or three...

Orange, pink and red. That's what my friend Sheila's daughter wanted.
I love working this way. Girls know what they want when it comes to color. I am more than happy to oblige. Give me a theme, a color scheme, or your old baby clothes and will promise to put something fabulous together for your bed to wear.
You like to make a statement when you go get dressed- now, GO MAKE YOUR BED!

Last Rose Of Summer.

This full size quilt was inspired by a rose trellis I spotted early this summer. It wasn't until now that I have had time to quilt and bind it. I love the green- reminiscent of Fire King Jadeite Glassware.
This quilt is for sale.
$400.00

For Danielle.

I was given free reign on the design of the quilt, but Danielle did request a color scheme: hot pink, lime green and brown. I just pulled from my Sis Boom scrap pile and started cutting.
I think it turned out beautifully.

He's at it again.

Whenever I go to document my completed custom ordered quilt and pillows. Ollie is always ready for a photo op. Honestly, what would I do without him?
DIY quilt design:
This twin quilt, or one like it, with a pillow case can be ordered for $300.00- you choose the fabric.

Apron Raffle!

Sis Boom Ms. Willy apron raffle- double your chances when you go on and comment on BOTH Dark Horse Farm Designs and Go Make Your Bed! blogs. Please be sure to check the apron out on my Open Sky Shop on the DHFD blog, just to see what you will be getting! This raffle will end Wednesday 5/5 at midnight and the winners (2) will be announced first thing Thursday morning.
So, start the commenting, and Happy Cinco de Mayo!

More in stock quilts.

$250. for in stock twins. Sorry, we are still a few weeks away from live website. Call or email me directly if you have questions.

RAFFLE!

To prepare for the launch of the GMYB website, I am raffling off a baby blanket. Yes! There will be baby bedding available. This whole cloth cheater quilt is 36''x 36''. It is a soft waffle weave cotton on the underside, perfect for swaddling a babe, or to protect you car when you take Fido (or Cheech) for a ride in the car. A quilt like this will be $50.00. This fabric is from the Sis Boom Dance with me line.
So, comment here, leave your info, and if you are really nice you will also go visit my Dark Horse Farm Designs blog. The winner will be chosen using the random number indicator on Sunday 3/14- so check in on Monday morning to see who the lucky winner is.
Oh, you don't have to have a baby to enter the raffle!

Launch this line!

I am in the throws of getting ready for my new Go Make Your Bed website. The blog is still around, but has been laying dormant over the winter months. I have been so busy at Dark horse Farm Designs with my crafting and getting the Open Sky shop up and running, poor little GMYB took the back seat for a while.
I am creating a ready made line, and also a design wall where you can go to choose the fabrics of your liking. Everything to Go Make Your Bed! Everything you need to know about ordering will be clearly explained on the site, and a FAQ page. But rest assured, I am always just a phone call or email away if you have any questions or need suggestions. In fact, I prefer to speak directly about the order before I start cutting.
The quilts pictured are all made with the new Sis Boom line, So St. Croix, and I will keep posting pictures as the come off of my sewing table. The whole collection will be very varied, so be sure to check back and see what's new.
Also, I will quilt with your fabric for a fee if you get it to me.
My quilts are also available at Make and Mingle in Fairfield, CT.

Margeuax has made her dorm on a drawstring- and how!

Another fab set- this time the duvet top is actually a QUILT. Very luxurious. Stuff that baby with a down comforter and I promise you those Chicago winds will be just a rumor....

$425.00, patchwork pieced duvet cover, pillow case, and pillow. It can be yours. That fab headboard/ memory/ bulletin board was made by MRR Designs!

Molly made her bed.

With Sis Boom Brown Zebra, Orange Amanda Fleur, and Orange Sally. A very sophisticated take on the wild side!

Lucy's bed is made!

Another burst of Sis Boom bloom. This time for my niece Rebecca's little girl, Lucy. My sister, Amy, calls her a "wood sprite" so I decided to applique a few butterflies on the pillows to add a bit of fancy. You can't see it in the photos, but the quilting pattern is a big butterfly meander.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Lucy!

Meghan is finally making her bed! With the help of her daughter, Sophie...

I had to laugh out loud when I caught Jennifer Paganelli's sister, Meghan, in this pose- texting her fabric choices to a friend back home in Atlanta. It is so much like my little girl texting on this site, it just confirmed to me how spot on this idea is! Meghan finally chose a blue and green ensemble for her bedroom back home inspired by her collection of Virgin Mary art that she has collected from around the world.

While her image changes from continent to continent, The Virgin is almost always wearing a blue garment. The green accents will pull in the green fire place mantle also in her room. I cannot wait to get the pictures when it is done!

(FOR TWIN PRICES, HIT ON "DORM ON A DRAWSTRING" GIRL)

QUEEN:

Quilt $350.00

Duvet $300.00

standard pillow cases $35.00 each

KING:

Quilt $400.00

Duvet $350.00

King Pillow cases $50.00 each

SHAMS:

20"x 20"

22" x 22"

24" x 24"

26" x26"

***with and without ruffles or piping- with or without pillow forms- prices vary. Starting at $50.00- $150.***