Taking Care of Business in Loudon: Happy House Quilts

My local newspaper, The Loudon Ledger,
did a 2 page spread about me and Happy House Quilts!

PDF link...scroll to page 14-15 please.
by
Lee Laughlin
Lee Laughlin is an event planner and writer who lives in Loudon. She blogs at Independentbw.blogspot.com
and runs Fearless Events
she ROCKS!Thanks so much Lee, you are my cupcake cutie of the week!

Lycos Classified? Who new?

Lycos Classified Ads
The search engine for local classifieds?
Here is the search for Hair accessories felt in the NH area
Very cool how the internet works automatically sometimes!
Have fun with this new tool at your finger tips! Shop local when you can!

Happy House Quilts helps moms and kids with color recognition

My 8 year old said, "Wow, that all matches mom!"
I said..."She must have a smart mommy!!!"Be a smart mommy too and help your child recognize colors and shapes while looking fabulous and trendy. Shapes available: triangle, circle, square, diamond, oval, swirl.
Set now available in the shop for a steal of a deal!!!
Inquire today about colors as well...make it to match!

Happy House Quilts loves to make it to match, come on by and check out what we have in the shops...or inquire with a picture or a link to a collection from your favorite retailer...make your little one aware of colors and style...

...did you know you would be teaching them while making them look so cute???

Happy House Quilts presents Penny Ponies Hair Quilts™

LOVE COLOR!

Oh the Summertime inspiration never ends...preparing for the Season of Fairs!

See MORE pictures from my garden

New magazine...is HHQ on the cutting edge?

I got a new magazine/book this weekend. The Best of Stampington & Company HandCrafted, Vol 3. (Wish I could post a picture but it has a registered trademark. No part of the publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.) I don't always spend this much money but I had a gift certificate and I was going away for the weekend and wanted something to read while lounging around the pool with my friends. It's called Handcrafted...(of course)! I LOVE IT!!! This is a magazine that will be forbidden for the kids to touch...or at least the baby...i will go through it over and over (already have!) as it is so full of inspiration! I got it at my local Michael's Craft Store.

How surprised was I when I turned the page and found an article about clothes pins!!! Could *I* be on the cutting edge with my Quilt Clamps for organization...my cute little magnetized clips, my Fridge Flowers (my girl friends called them that!) that I have embellished and put much thought and care into???? Well there they were, somebody else's creations using the same raw materials, on a 4 page spread starting on page 83 - maybe I'm onto something...I guess nothing is ever truly original...although the idea is the same but the end product is totally different! I love mine...But in another home theirs would look smashing too!

Now imagine the 4 of us...all on lounge chairs with our magazines by the pool...I found it quite interesting that my friends had Fitness, Self, People, InStyle...and I had my wonderful crafty Handcrafted book, chock full of inspiration!!! I had no desire to read theirs and they had no desire to read mine...too funny!

I'm hoping to get some pictures from the weekend...yes...i forgot my camera, darn! We had a blast just reconnecting and bonding with each other...no kids. I love my friends! I always feel so rejuvenated after spending time with them! So much more centered!

They actually did some product development for me too...we are in the process of renaming the Quilt Clamps(TM) to maybe Fridge Flowers(?) or something else...not sure yet...but they don't hold up quilts and the old name is misleading.

The Coffee Quilt(TM) got a new nickname too! Cocktail Quilt! It snugged up so nice on my hostesses glasses as we drank margaritas...and my hand didn't freeze off, nor did anyone think my cup was theirs!!!

Hey do you like the idea of these Quilt Clamps(TM)? A Threadibilities Clamp Kit is in the works!!! Soon you will be able to get them for your child to make and decorate your fridge too! Can't wait? Well then check out the Threadibilities Clip Kit(TM)! Or read more about it here at the blog!

BaublesAndBliss - Featured Etsy Artist

Featured Artist is a post I do weekly to highlight other artists that I share interests and inspiration with. Find more posts like this here.

Who are you?

My name is Meg. Im the mastermind/artist behind Baubles & Bliss.

What do you craft?

I make hand-beaded silver jewelry and rosaries featuring Swarovski crystals and other glass beads.

Why do you do this?

I do this because I can! 5 years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and never thought I would be able to do much with my hands, but here I am! Each piece I make is a testimony of my remission.

What do you love about your craft?

I love that the pieces I design and create - are all original and beautiful. I live in a very diverse city. Keep Austin Weird is our city motto! My pieces also reflect that. Some may be ostentatious while others are simple. Each reflects my mood and personality at the time.

What is your favorite item(s) to make? Why?

I like to make bracelets best of all. I love to lay the beads out when Im designing. Its so exciting to see how a piece will end up. I work for a little while and then have a fabulous piece on my wrist. It's instant gratification.

What makes you stand out from everyone else?

My jewelry can be for either your fun, fashionable side or for your spiritual side. I make both to suit both sides of a woman.

Tell me something interesting about yourself...

Im an avid Bonnie & Clyde historian and collector. Weird little hobby, perhaps. My husband and I even were married at actual site of their ambush! Pictures are even in a book!

Where can I find you? (myspace, blogs, etc)

http://baublesandbliss.blogspot.com/

http://www.baublesandbliss.com/

What is your etsy address?

http://baublesandbliss.etsy.com/

Thanks so much Meg!!! I have to say that *I* love your Rosaries for the rear mirror! Did you like reading about this artist? Come and find more artists as I feature a new one each week.

"Pet Food" Ruff Quilts(tm) Coming soon to Happy House Quilts @ etsy.com!

Bone Pie, Fish Fillet, and Tummy Yummies all coming soon to Happy House Quilts!!!

Chickadee Hair Quilt!!!

Wow, this is what i worked on all last night.
EtsyMom is a Street team of Moms at Etsy.com and this is part of what we are all about!

Whimzy Pinzy inspired me to get off my tush and work with Chickadeebeads button that I bought a few weeks ago! I really love the idea of using someone else's creation to then create a new item...kinda like a round robin in the quilting world. Well this one will stop at HappyHouseQuilts.etsy.com and be available for YOUR enjoyment and fashionista days! I love the rouching and the simple designs...the hand dyed fabric worked perfect too!
Click here to see it at my shop!