Our story as designers is represented in this pillow. First of all it is made with all Minick and Simpson fabric and is hand quilted (Me!) and features wool applique (Polly). The airplane is because we live so far apart and to work in the same room together requires somebody taking a plane trip. The dog (Annie the Airedale) is because both of our households are run by dogs and we often talk on the phone every morning while we are walking Annie or Gibby. The apple represents a computer, which we also use all day long. Neither one of use has an Apple computer, but as an icon - it works much more succinctly than a stitched PC. That said, Polly is now an owner of an ipad and I believe any new technology purchases will now be an Apple. Polly gives it a rave review. Oh, and the flag.... well, we are the Americana designers for Moda.Here are our respective beds..... Polly's bed.
My bed.......
Old West Side quiltLissa asked us some questions..........
What is a little known fact about yourselves? Laurie - Yes, we both at one time were librarians (assistant librarians to be exact). I wish I could post a picture of the first Dexter Michigan Library where Polly worked. It was maybe, 200 square feet - total. It had a later reincarnation as the local Sheriff office and jail. Really.
How do you relax? Polly - Hooking a rug or planning a rug.
What do you sleep in? Laurie - I have a sad collection of t-shirts, sweat pants, and sweat shirts that get rotated, depending on the season. The more threadbare and holey, the better I like them.
What kind of pillow do you like? Polly - Feather! Soft!
When you were young did you sleep with a stuffed animal? Laurie - I don't have any memories of one - but there is this photographic evidence....
What is a little known fact about yourselves? Laurie - Yes, we both at one time were librarians (assistant librarians to be exact). I wish I could post a picture of the first Dexter Michigan Library where Polly worked. It was maybe, 200 square feet - total. It had a later reincarnation as the local Sheriff office and jail. Really.
How do you relax? Polly - Hooking a rug or planning a rug.
What do you sleep in? Laurie - I have a sad collection of t-shirts, sweat pants, and sweat shirts that get rotated, depending on the season. The more threadbare and holey, the better I like them.
What kind of pillow do you like? Polly - Feather! Soft!
When you were young did you sleep with a stuffed animal? Laurie - I don't have any memories of one - but there is this photographic evidence....
How many nights have you or your spouse spent on the couch? Laurie - Too many to count. Not because we are fighting, but because one of us wakes the other one up. I snore. Bill kicks. You know, restless leg syndrome. Thankfully, we both take measures now to fix this.
Nighttime toddy? Polly - Nope!
Early to bed or all-nighter? Laurie - I am kind of a night owl, but it has been quite a few years since there were any all-nighters.
Who would you most like to have a pillow fight with? Polly - My grand kids!
So, that's what we have to share. Please make a comment below before midnight February 15th and you could win the pillow( shown above) or a fat eighth pack of Charlevoix fabric
I will pick some more names for a total of 7 winners.... 1 pillow, 1 fat 8th pack, and 5 pattern assortments. Make sure to stop over at Oliver + S tomorrow!!February 13th … Oliver + S
February 14th … Pieces From My Heart
February 15th … Laurie & Jessi Jung
February 16th … Sweetwater
February 17th...Barbara Brackman
February 18th … Deb Strain
February 19th … American Jane
February 20th … Primitive Gatherings
Laurie
636 comments:
1 – 200 of 636 Newer› Newest»Such a creative pillow. Love it!
I'm loving this blog hop - learning so many interesting tidbits about the various designers!
That bed really was over the top, Laurie lol. I love the yellow in Charlevoix
Thanks for the great time on your blog - I thoroughly enjoyed it - plus a few laughs!! Your new Charlevoix fabric is beautiful!
Your bed is simply devine......I love your sense of humor. I also love your fabrics and have make 3 quilts with them. I can't wait for the Charlevoix line to be in the stores. Looking forward to meeting you on Mackinac Island in May.
What a cute pillow, love it. I loved hearing more about your both.
Debbie
Love the pillow and it has a dog and my favourite colour blue!
Thanks from a long-time fan of your fabrics.
A very sweet pillow, and I'm stunned at the Chic bed LOL! I really adore your fabrics.
I would just love to win the fabric pack - it looks scrumptious!
Your little pillow is the cutest. I have a iPad too and I love it. Laurie, your Wesr Side quilt is beautiful. I just made a small quilt with your Charlevoix fabric, great fabric line, the yellows are awesome.
I like the pillow with wool applique and am enjoying Moda Pillow talk very much.
would love to win the fat eighth pack of Charlevoix.
The pillow is so original and your new collection Charlevoix would make a stunning quilt.
I simply LOVE your Charlevoix fabric, and in fact have already bought all the fabric needed to make Janie's Quilt with the Charlevoix line - it is going to look wonderful hanging on my kitchen wall! The colors are truly wonderful, happy colors - you both have such a great color sense! I can hardly wait to start working on it (wishing for more hours in the day). Possibly you could consider me for the pillow giveaway?
P.S. Dogs are such wonderful fellows - I'm glad to read that your little guy did not eat a pin. Little scalawag!
I really like the black & white quilt on Polly's bed. The whole room just has a warm feel to it, and reminds me of home. Thanks for the giveaway!
Your pillow gives a comfortable, homey and relaxed feeling. Love your Charlavoix fabric and would be thrilled to win it in your giveaway. As a fairly new quilter, I am learning a lot about fabrics that are available through this blog. It's great!
Lois
WOW! I was raised by a librarian. Is quilting in the blood?
Love the new fabric line - such clear and cheerful colors! Enjoying all the 'pillow' talk and pillows!
Laurie if that bottom bed was mine, I'd have to sleep on teh couch. Couldn't bear to mess it up.
I love the pillow, it's adorable and the colours of Charlevoix are delicious, thanks for the chance to win..
Lizzie
xxx
love the pillow...you guys are so funny!! I've never been to your blog so I'm going to have to mill around a lil!!
Do you think you could actually relax and sleep in a bed that looks like that?? :0) A very fun pillow and I love what I've seen of the Charlevoix line.
The pillow is great. I love your new line Charlevoix. I can't wait to do the flag quilt with that line.
I love your pillow and the story that goes with it. I have an older sister who has always been there for me too.
I love that you included your puppy on your pillow. Mine rules the rooster and loves to sleep on a quilt if he thinks no one is watching.
I love fabric that has cherries on it! sherarlen@cox.net
This blog hop is fun! After Baking/cooking all day, I enjoy reading about quilters. Thanks for the great read each day! A "story pillow" about quilters is a good variation on blog hop themes.
I would be happy to win, it's my birthday week !hugs from France.
Just love the pillow, so Cute! thanks for the great giveaways.
Would also love to sleep in such a bed :) And the pillow is cute!
Best wishes
Susanne
Cute pillow! I love the bed pictures, especially the "royal" one. LOL! Thanks for the fabric giveaway!
I love the pillow! This is such a fun blog hop.
I always love your fabrics. Thanks for putting your heads together and coming up with great designs!
Cute pillow, I like the meanings it has.
Love Charlevoix! so pretty!
Love your appliqued pillow!!! I especially like the sweet dog. Yep, I'm a dog/animal lover! Also, I am a quilter, but would love to learn more about rug hooking, too. Thank you for your blog. It inspires me to see your creativity.
Love the Charlevoix fabric! As well as the photo of the adorable baby sucking her thumb :O). I'm really enjoying this blog hop - getting to know a little more about my favorite fabric designers. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Thanks for explaining the pillow! Very creative. Mine would have a Bichon on it!
Hi Laurie and Polly - love your choice of beds and your pillow - the new fabric looks fantastic as well. thanks.
Your pillow is really cute and quilt by hand Wahou!
Can't wait to see Charlevoix line to be in store and to have a chance to win a fat eight pack
Thank to Lissa for the pillow talk it's really fun and a great idea!
Seriously... is that really Polly's bedroom? I love everything in the room!!
Love the pillow and the puppy - glad he's ok.
Love the pillow! I LOL'd when I saw Laurie's bed! But you two always make me laugh! Great post!
Hi Polly & Laurie. I want the princess bed too can you imagine sleeping in it? You pillow is too cute. Thank you for sharing with us!!!!
I am really enjoying learning all about the Moda designers and seeing how different everyones pillows are.
Great Pillow Laurie and those fabrics are too die for.
Gorgeous pillow ! Love that dream bed but not sure how comfy it would be.
Really cute pillow and love your new fabric line.
Cute pillow and would love the fabric. Paula
Great pillow with gorgeous fabrics!! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Seoul.
This is fun to learn about all the designers! I would love to win either one of your gifts!
The Old West Side quilt is awesome. Do you by any chance still know where you got the pattern :) Love your anwsers to Lissa's questions.
Lissa Alexander had a wonderful idea to do this Moda Pillow Blog Hop. It's fun to read about the designers of my favorite fabrics.
Cute pillow! I would love to be picked to win it! The Charlevoix line is lovely, by the way...
Thanks to Polly and Laurie for chance to win these wonderful things !! :))
greetings
Kat
super cute pillow!! love the fabric. real pretty.
stacey
luv2knitnsew@gmail.com
Thanks for a chance to win. Love the fabric line and all the little bits of quilting info that you share.
cute pillow - beautiful fabric :) thanks for a chance to win and have a grand day - Laurie
llsbaskets at comcast dot net
We have 2 sons who are pilots, so we like anything that has airplanes on it! Love it and your bed quilts.
Love the pillow and the story of each piece chosen. Too funny with the bed photo! Can't wait to see Charlevoix line to be in store and to have a chance to win a fat eight pack
That is one cute pillow! Love the quilts!
Enjoyed your blog. I will stop in more in the future.\Phyllis
Very nice story, thank you for sharing
Such a fun blog hop! Thanks for a chance of winning.
Love your pillow. It is really cute. Love the pictures of quilts on your beds. You are both very creative.
Love the baby picture.
Connie F
naej95@mchsi.com
WOW! Polly's bed looks like it is right out of a photo shoot!! Great pillow and Charlavoix is beautiful!!!
Jill
I meant Charlevoix!!!
I just visited your blog yesterday when I came in search of your Chippewa Nine Patch Quilt Pattern. Kathy Schmitz has her version in her studio and I fell in love!! Thanks for the chat! Look forward to many more.
Happy visit! Thanks.
Enjoyed seeing and reading. Would love the fabric!
Loved the work ... the black and white quilt and the pillow. Thanks for sharing your stories.
Love your pillow and learning fun tidbits about you both! How do you keep coming up with such great designs?!! I love Charlevoix!
Cute pillow. I am enjoying the blog hopping.
Love the pillow -- makes me want a dog! And Westminster is on this week too, I think I am doomed. The colors in the Charlevoix are just beautiful, will make a great quilt
I love the new Charlevoix collection, and am currently planning a project with it. Would love to win the fabric bundle.
I've been dieing for some Charlevoix!!! Count me in! Working on your Stars and Posies and using Prsirie Paisley at the moment.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Janet
The blue bed......what a museum piece!! Love your pillow.
I have to say that I just can't get enough of Charlevoix...making a quilt now using the gorgeous fabrics. So glad you added that yellow, and the cherries, right up my alley. Thanks for the opportunity to learn the little known facts about you two.
Interesting and fun interview. I must make that Old West Side quilt. Not only is it a neat design, but my husband was raised in the Old West Side! I loved the pillow also and hope I win-an autobiography on a pillow and of course the Charlevoix fabrics are beautiful also.
I love the quilts in Polly's bedroom! Your pillow design is sweet. I know what you mean about dogs running the house! Love your new line of fabrics.
Love both your quilts, and that pillow's just darling.
Thanks for the opportunity!
I'm enjoying pillow talk, love the pillow and the fabric.
The Charlevoix fabric is so cheerful!
Cute pillow - this Pillow Talk has really been a lot of fun!
absolutely LOVE this pillow...and finding your designs...will definitely be back!
this MODA pillow talk has been THE best!!!
Loved reading all about you two. And Laurie's bed -- lol! Thanks for the giveaway. I'd love to win that pillow --- or the fabric!
I really like your pillow and the story it tells. Love your fabrics!
Love the pillow! And 7 giveaways? Wow. Thanks so much!
Good way to start off my Saturday reading
Glad to hear your pup didn't swallow that needle. I would love to win the pillow! :-)
You two are such a crack-up! There must be never a dull moment with either of you. Love, love, love your fabric. All of it!
You ladies are so funny! I enjoyed getting to know you better and was intrigued enough to read way back in your postings. Thanks for making me laugh. I would love to be the winner of any of your giveaways.
I love that your pillow tells the story simply and sweetly. The second bed was a HOOT! Thanks for the chance to win. I just finished a quilt top this week at my quilt retreat using American Primer. Can't get enough Red, White, and Blue!
Cute pillow. I really love your fabrics.
Cute pillow! Love the yellow in the fabric give-away. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win some great items.
OK - that solves it! I am going to Polly's for s aleepover! Love that bedroom!!!!!
Also love the pillow. It is a perfect representation of the two of you ----- the cutest sisters in Internetlandia!!!!!!
Looking forward to seeing Polly (and her long hair) on Wednesday!
What pretty fabric!
I absolutely love the pillow! I have been a fan of your fabric lines since you started with Moda. And I love all of them! Thanks for the giveaway.
Enjoying the blog hop, seeing all the different pillows, and learning something about each design team. And, I loved the bed photos.
what pretty fabric and pillow.
I am learning so much about all of you. This is an enjoyable hop.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I really enjoyed reading about the two of you. Plus a good laugh
Beautiful fabrics beautiful pillow!! I have always wished that I had become a librarian. I love books and can't imagine what it would be like to work with them everyday!
You girls sure are talented. Could you tell what the pattern is for the stars? Love your pillow very cute. Have a great day.
Sheri
The pillow brings back memories of Abby the Airedale, my best bud's dog at the time I met her... 27 years ago! And Charlevoix makes me sigh with longing...
Great pillow! And I'm pretty sure that my bed looks like that 2nd picture too ;) At least that's what my husband thinks, I 'm sure :)
You're pillow is so cute! And I love your fabrics! Thank you so much for taking the time to share some of your lives with us.
I enjoy your blog and love the two color quilts on Pollys! Like Gayle I too love this Blog hop and look forward to seeing the new pillows every day!!!
What a fun pillow. Love the fat quarters.
The quilt on the bed is beautiful and so is yours.
pam roever at yahoo dot com
I'm a long time fan who also loves to applique with wool on different fabrics. Thanks for sharing, especially the over the top teal confection of a bed :)
Sarah
I have really been enjoying this blog hop. Meeting new designers and seeing new quilt ideas. I love your pillow. Thanks for the chance to win in your giveaway.
Oh my gosh, I love the pillow and the significance of the applique' items on it. So fun! Thanks so much for sharing with us and i have to tell you...the toy stuffed dog in the photo...well, for Christmas when I was about 7 or 8, my brother and I both got one of those exact stuffed dogs! I had forgotten about it but mine was pink with a purple collar and my brothers was brown with a black collar. I slept with the dog and two rag dolls forever. I actually took all three of them with me to California after I got married at 18 years old. Thanks so much for showing that photo. Thanks too for a chance to win your generous giveaway. Good luck to everyone!!!
That fabric is so pretty. Your fabric lines are my faves!
What a wonderful pillow. Thanks so much for sharing with us! The Charlevoix fabric is yummy - makes me want to start yet another project! Well, off to walk the head of our household! Ha!
Thanks for having such a fun blog and beautiful fabric!
(I'm commenting again - it says it saved my first one, but I can't find it. Don't want to be left out.)
WHAT???? No, bunny pajamas??? Some how I can't picture your sweats in that bed though!! Love the pillow, and that you used the icons - clever!! I love all Minnick & Simpson!!
I loved the pillow. Also a big doggie lover. Have alot of your fabric and patterns.
Like those beds! I went to library school, too, specialized in archives. There is an old public library branch, c.1912, that has been reincarnated several times, once as a country western bar.
What a creative pillow. Love your fabrics. Thanks for being in the pillow blog hop.
I enjoy your blog throughout the year & love the fabrics & patterns you design!
The Charlevoix fabrics look lovely!! What a cute little pillow. I am enjoying the blog hop! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love your tradition fabric designs. I never tire of red and blue, but love the yellow in the new collection
It's so fun to get a little look into the lives of the Moda designers. I especially like seeing how you decorate.
Love your pillow. DDiL loves her ipad--her new toy! Loved the BIG sleeping partner when you were young.
Nancy in IN
Your pillow is so darn adorable. You both are so talented.
I love reading your blog! I love your Charlevoix fabric. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love your new fabric and of course you pillow is adorable. Dogs and macs two of my favorite things.
Sue suebasket at aol dot com
What an adorable quilt on your bed.
Your blog made me laugh. I enjoyed seeing your respective beds. It was a great way to start the day.
This is great fun - meeting and learning about so many moda designers and getting new ideas. Moda is very clever. And the give-aways call us like magpies to shiny objects -lol
I'm having such fun with this pillow talk contest! It is great to be able to learn a few tidbits about all of you and get the scoop on all the new fabrics coming out! Love your fabric and your sense of humor!!
And the "Americana" designers I love so much!! Perfect pillow for a perfect pair!!
LOL, I wouldn't dare show my bed - it always has a dog, or two, or three laying on top of it...LOL
Great pillow! I love all your projects and fabric. I'd love to win!
Love the fabric, it's gorgeous!
Love love love your new line Charlevoix. The pillow is darling.
Mary
How Fun - Love your bed Laurie and your quilt is gorgeous - Polly's room is to die for!! Love your work, esp. Charlevoix!! Thanks for the chance.
Love the pillow and the baby picture! So cute! Love all your fabrics too :)
MGM
I love americana! The first bed was in country living magazine and I tore it out for future reference. Love your blog.
I love your pillow story...and welcome to the world of Apple! We are die hard Mac users since they began, I promise you'll love yours!
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway, good luck to all!
mimisdarlins@ymail.com
I have to say I love anything Americana even thoght I've only managed to visit the US once, I'm in the UK.
Its been a fun blog hop!! I'd love to be entered in your drawing.
I enjoyed looking at your blog and the pillow is very cute.
Cool pillow and lovely fabric, would love to win either or the patterns - LOVE y'alls stuff!
Love the pillow. Love the fabric and you two seem to have a lot of fun in life, Thanks for beightening my day.
I love your Americana look and especially the white walls! The pillow and fabrics are wonderful!
I'm really enjoying this blog hop and getting to know a little bit about the various designers! Thank you the inspiration you give the rest of us!
Good Morning from ND. I thought I posted put couldn't find it, which is good because I reread it and I am sure what type dog I said I had, but is is a 5# chihuahua that rules our world(at least trys to)
I love the beds. I want one! And the prizes are great too. Thanks for participating in this fun blog hop.
I love the story that your pillow tells. Your fabric lines and quilt designs are absolutely wonderful. I love all of the patriotic and Americana colors. The newest fabric line is just lovely.
I giggled over your comment about the Dexter library. We are actually relocating to Dexter in June from Houston and are looking forward to a more small town feel. Love your fabric!
So glad you sleep under the house quilt and not in that frou-frou layer cake! Seems so much more peaceful and restful. Besides, the layer cake bed looks rather slippery and falling out of bed is never a good idea!
Your pillow, and your comments -- so much fun to read! Thanks
Love your pillow! Thanks for the chance to win!
yeah for librarians!
I love the pillow and all of your fabrics
Thanks for sharing! Love Polly's navy & whites- always want a pencil post bed when I see that pic of hers! Laurie, your stuffed animal looks like he would be right at home in "your" bedroom! LOL!
Love your patterns, fabrics & everything Minick & Simpson, so would LOVE to win any of your prizes!:)
Fun pillow - fun people. Enjoyed reading about you both!
Your pillow is adorable! I'm a big fan of dogs so was thrilled to see one on your pillow. All of your fabric lines are beautiful. Can't wait for Charlevoix. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
Wohoo - I am definitely signing up for this one!
You girls are a hoot! I'm faithful reader of your blog and I LOVE your fabrics! Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed your pillow,just adorable for my beach get away place. I love all things beachy patriotic and your fabric fits. Thank-you for being so creative. Barbara Barrieau
This blog hop is so much fun. I should be writing a paper but this is so much more relaxing!
To design a pillow to represent me.. I would probably put lots of kids on it.. I love children.. have always cared for them, had them, or chased them (as a kid I would always round up the younger ones at family events). The process would be so fun. I love yours! Thank you for sharing you insights on yourselves with us, and the giveaway.
Great pillow, great sense of humor throughout the post... and that bed - yikes!!
I can relate to the kicking and snoring -- except I'm the one doing both!!
The pillow is very cute. I love your fabric always. thank you for the opportunity to win.
Mary
Love to read your blog, I check it every day!
I love your pillow, so cute. It sounds like you ladies love your work. Thank you for sharing and the give away!
The pillow is really cute and I love the fabrics. I would love to be entered into your drawing.
I just love that little dog on the pillow!
The pillow is great. I am now in love with wool applique too. Thanks.
I love your bed! Thanks!
I enjoyed reading your blog..love your fabrics and patterns. My house is run by my dogs too! Would love to win the fabric!
Great pillow and always enjoy your blog. Cute photo, too, Laurie! I enjoy working with your fabrics.
I could have picked your pillow out of a pile! thanks for the cheerful post and chance to win!
You ladies have the best job in the world. Working with fabric and patterns...plus you get to work with your sister. What a blessing! I love your patterns and the pillow is great!
Thanks for offering all the wonderful prizes. Bautiful
fabric.
Love the pillow!
Jan S.
Thanks for participating in this blog hop! The Charlevoix fabric is gorgeous!
You are both so inspiring. Yours is the only blog I look at on a regular basis. I wish I were more prolific so I could keep up with ya'll!
My sister and I are registered to take you workshop in Oregon in the summer! Can't wait!
S Williams
Fun to learn about the two of you. What a lovely pillow, too. Charlevoix looks quite yummy.
I've been a fan of all your fabric for a long time and I also love your Charlevoix line. It was fun to learn a little bit more about you both and see your cute pillow. Thanks for sharing.
Would love to win your fabric.
Fun Pillow! I love the new fabric line! The CH one... I am not going to try to spell it without more coffee :)
Loved meeting you two and seeing all your wonderful work. Thanks for sharing...love the pillow!
I'm really enjoying reading the answers to all of these questions. I also love the yellow you've added to your new line.
I love your Charlevoix line - can't wait to get my hands on some of it. Your pillow is really fun!
Hi ladies, It's great to follow your blog. I'm learning so much. LOVE the new fabric line. Thanks for your patriotic work. I have a Quilt of Valor kit on order. Pam
Greetings from Northern Saskatchewan CANADA! I have enjoyed all your fabric lines! What a great pillow - thanks!
I love both beds. I love the quilts and the rug on the first bed. This tour is fun, I am learning many things about my favorite deigners. Than you for the giveaway
I love the pillow. It says so much in so little space! Beautiful fabric. I hope to win.
Love the doggie on the pillow. Can't wait for the Charlevoix fabric to be available. What a fun blog to read and enjoy the photos.
Love your pillow! I'm really appreciating wool stuff these days so I like the wool applique. Thanks for the nice fabric giveaway!
cyninthekitchen@yahoo.ca
Thanks for sharing. This has been neat getting to know more about the various designers.
I love the quilts and the rugs. They compliment each other so well - just as sisters do!
Really like that pillow!!!!
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia
such a great post and wonderful pillow that has the essence of two loving sisters. you keep me laughing and I surely need that to get through the endless grey and stormy winter.
Almost 200 comments WOW!! and it's only 10:00am cental time. Thanks for sharing your pillow and I enjoy your blog. ;-) with little bee-hugs, deb-bee
Such a cute pillow. Love the fabric!
I LOVE your pillow== mostly because it has a dog on it! :-) I will be ecstatic if I am one of your winners!! Will be crossing my fingers! :-) And, am definitely putting your site on my "places to visit" list (sites that I check weekly) because you guys are hilarious-- AND because I love your fabrics!
The pillow is great! I love all your Americana designs.
Thanks for the giveaways!
Take care, Leslie
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