I was so tickled to meet Angela Walter's at fall quilt market when I got to hold her quilts for her schoolhouse. I instantly found her to be a wonderfully delightful person and now a friend! Angela is a tremendously talented long arm quilter, author of 2 books, fabric designer for Art Gallery Fabrics, A teacher of countless quilting classes, including virtual Craftsy classes, and a Mom too!!! That is quite the list!!! So without further ado, let's toss it over to Angela!!
Hi, I'm Angela,
A close friend in the industry, who happens to be a mom of young children recently confided in me that she was feeling a little overwhelmed with trying to get everything done. In her email, she quipped, “Feel free to share any pointers that you might have, Super Mom!”
--Angela
That was a stab to my heart.....I hate for anyone to think that I have anything together. Sometimes, as a work-at-home mom, I feel like I am hanging on by my fingernails.
You may think that my family looks like this....
but, in reality most days it's a little different version at our house.
If I had any “secret” to share, it would be that I don’t believe in a the concept of “balance”. I used to always say that I just needed to find balance.....a way to get my work done and spend time with my kids. But then I realized that there is no such thing as balance. My life is constantly changing.....one day, I may be able to get a little more work done. The very next day may be all about the children. I try to take each day at a time and try to find the balance that works within that day, knowing full well that tomorrow may be completely different.
Before I go to sleep every night, I try to focus on the things that I have accomplished that day (even if it is just the fact that I took a shower!!) instead of focusing on what is left to do!
If I have spent too much time quilting and haven’t planned dinner, my go-to meal is to grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. I heat up some frozen veggies and apple slices. The kids love it and comes together super fast.
Speaking of dinner....I guess it’s time to tackle that stack of dishes!
Thank you so much to Angela Walters for being part of this Celebrate Mom event! And have you heard about Angela's Make It Right Challenge. The challenge uses the Right Angels panel from Angela's Textures line to create a project. Oh, and there are lots of cash prizes at stake!!! Be sure to check it out :)
And let's finish up with today's Giveaway!!!
Today's Celebrate Mom Giveaway is sponsored by The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. One lucky winner will have this Spring Fat Quarter Collection put together by Julie as their Mother's Day gift!! Don't these beautiful prints just make you want to breath in Spring!!
So what do you have to do for your chance to win???
Leave a comment here of your favorite item in Julie's shop, The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co.
That's it. Up to 1 entry per person. Giveaway is open to international entries. It will close on Friday, May 10th and a winner will be selected randomly and announced shortly after.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow when Maureen Cracknell will be stopping by and Christa Quilts will be hosting another fabulous giveaway!!!
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I love the Heather Bailey Fresh Cut FQ bundle...I've always loved that line. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the lime and aqua fat quarter collection.
ReplyDeletethat red & aqua riley Blake bundle. I have a baby quilt to make for a little boy & that would be perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI like this collection and the Heather Bailey FQ bundle.
ReplyDeleteRed and Aqua Fat Quarter Collection. Really like those colors together!
ReplyDeleteI like Moda Good Morning Layer cake. I see a pretty quilt made of that.
ReplyDeleteLike the red and aqua fat quarters. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really like the red and aqua collection. It's one of my favorite colorcombos.
ReplyDeleteI like the Moda Snap Pop Layer Cake. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteahhh I quilt too much too and ignore chores (hanging head in shame) but I do try.... Monday mopping, toilet tuesday, wednesday vaccuuming, thursday tidy up, friday hmm free day.
ReplyDeleteI love the red/aqua combo she has listes as one of the first items.
I love the red/aqua collection too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the flowers in the sunshine quilt pattern! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric: Mini Flamingos in Aqua. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Marmalade fat quarter collection---love that line. I also really like the Simply Color charm packs. Hard to choose a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI still the Fat Quarter bundle of Mama Said Sew. Thanks for this great series and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like the red/aqua collection and the patriotic chevrons. Thanks for the giveaway! racergirl1313 AT hotmail DOT com
ReplyDeleteI love that bundle! But I love this Farmington Feathers in Blue by Martha Negley, too. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletemoda snap pop layer cake is my favourite in Julie's shop,thankyou for a chance.xx
ReplyDeleteI like all of the chevrons! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the mini flamingoes, from timeless treasures. jennylarking@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteReally like all the Riley Blake chevron bundles. Lovely giveaway. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteReally like all the Riley Blake chevron bundles. Lovely giveaway. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the Moda Little Black Dress fabrics, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI really love the aqua and red bundle!
ReplyDeleteI love the Lime and Aqua Fat Quarter Collection! Thank you very much for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThose Kaffe Fassett prints keep calling me from afar! Great etsy shop, and a nice post to read... I'm currently procrastinating.
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Love the red and aqua collection.
ReplyDeleteLobe red and aqua! And who can resist chevrons?
ReplyDeleteI love the Superstar FQ bundle by Riley Blake - would be great for older (and younger) boys, thanks for a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove the Red and Aqua collection. Those 2 colors together have been a huge favorite of mine for a while now.
ReplyDeleteMmm definitely the red and aqua collection! Although some of the charm sets are adorable too! And the fq bundle up for the giveaway? Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is the Heather Bailey Freshcut Fat Quarter Collection! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like the Red and Aqua Half Yard Collection from Riley Blake
ReplyDeleteLove anything by Riley Blake. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThe Red and Aqua collection! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop! Red and aqua are a winner every time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI`d love to quitl more than I do.thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThere are many fav`s and I picked Moda vintage modern.
The rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is pretty darn good. We have that chicken sometimes for dinner ourselves. We can get either herb, lemon or bbq. Then we have a tossed green salad, french bread and green beans. Very easy and hubby loves it. This has been a fun week and your giveaway is going to be one that all of us really want. Thank you for the chance to win. Your spring fat quarter collection will make a lovely quilt.
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I LOVE her Flowers in the Garden quilt - and all those Chevrons! Great site!
ReplyDeleteI love the Snap Pop layer cake - so colourful. And I love that Angela doesn't have balance in her life - sounds like me - every day is different and we just have to learn to go with the flow :-)
ReplyDeleteI actually just made a custom quilt based off of a picture a friend saw of one of her quilt patterns :) I absolutely love the mini owls fabric she has available. Thanks for a chance at some beautiful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove the red and aqua half yard collection and her Flowers in the garden quilt! Thanks for the chance to win such pretty fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love the Tea Party quilt pattern! It reminds me of picket fences in the garden. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Oink a Doodle fabrics. They are just too cute. She also has a lot of dots...I love dots.
ReplyDeleteThe lime and aqua fat quarter collection is a great set of fabrics. Thanks for the give-away!
ReplyDeleteLove the red and aqua collection!
ReplyDeleteI love the red and aqua half yard collection.
ReplyDeleteI love the Cherry on Top fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI really liked Holiday in the Pines. Thank you for the chance to win.
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The small chevrons by Riley Blake look so fun!
ReplyDeletecherry on top in icing is adorable and bright
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Those mini flamingos are ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteI love the leaf print from 'Simply Color'
ReplyDeleteI love this bundle, and all of the chevrons. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the Marmalade bundle :)
ReplyDeleteI like the lime and aqua collection. It screams spring to me! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe Vintage Modern bundle is pretty or even the red and aqua bundle. I guess there is kind of a theme going there.
ReplyDeleteI liiked almost everything I saw, but my favorite was the 8 fat quarter bundle of Moda's Marmalade. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe chevrons of course :) I love them ..Painted one here. Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the Flowers in the Sun quilt pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteI love minky!
ReplyDeleteI really like Good Morning Tranquil Turquoise
ReplyDeleteChevron bundles!
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ReplyDeleteYeah, so, I love just about everything she has listed under the Art Gallery fabrics listing. Several Amy Butler and Riley Blake fabrics always catch my eye. Thanks for hosting this giveaway. ~ Carey
ReplyDeleteI'm still a big fan of Vintage Modern and it is harder to find these days, so the fq bundle is my fave right now!
ReplyDeleteAmy Butler Gypsy Caravan Cutting Garden. Love those colors.
ReplyDeleteTough choice but I really like Dear Stella Links in Multicolors. I have a thing for orange and pink combos :)
ReplyDeleteRed & Aqua half yard collection...I could make so many cute things from those fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWow, what to choose, what to choose. Everything is beautiful but I really like the Moda Snap Pop Layer Cake. But I love all those turquoise colors in Good Morning Tranquil Turquoise too. Thanks for the opportunity to win the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love that she has a Vintage Modern FQB & the Cherry on Top by Keiki for Moda in Icing. Thanks! wonderlandbyalyce at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love the custom Coquette bundle, Cuzco, and Riley Blake Willow!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying my Craftsy class by Angela Walters. I'm learning a lot, and I want to doodle all the time!
I like the oink a doodle doo charm pack!
ReplyDeleteOooh she has lovely things in her shop! I love the Flowers in the Sunshine Quilt Pattern.
ReplyDeleteI like the Mama Said Sew bundle
ReplyDeleteOh I really loved browsing!!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/106491698/heather-bailey-freshcut-fat-quarter?ref=shop_home_active
That's my fave though! So cute!!!
I like Cherry on Top by Keiki for Moda in Icing! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI like the selection of Amy Butler fabric available. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWHOA, I just spent 10 minutes drooling over everything in her shop...love all the bright dots & chevrons and the Moda Marmalade has me faint! And Angela Walters is my favorite quilting diva...love her stuff. Thanks for the giveaway; such pretty fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI like Cherry on Top by Keiki. Cute for my daughter's room.
ReplyDeleteI love the Red and Aqua Fat Quarter Collection!
ReplyDeleteI love the red/aqua 1/2 yard collection. Those are my current favorite colors!
ReplyDeleteScarlet Threads has lots of fabrics, and I want them all. I've been searching for white Plink, so I guess that's my fave right now ;-)
ReplyDeleteSure enjoying reading about all these moms! I love Dear Stella fabrics. Thanks! the winnings look lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo many choices...but my favorite is the Heather Bailey Freshcut Fat Quarters. Great spring colors. Thanks for the chance
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I love the 8 Fat Quarter Collection of Marmalade by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFarmington Feathers by Martha Negley
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this series! Angela's style seems so different from your own - less structured, more "live in the moment." You both make some great points and it's good for us mom's to be reminded of them every now and then.
ReplyDeletep.s. I like the Superstar Layer Cake.
I love the Vintage Modern Layer Cake or the Red and Aqua from Riley Blake. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThe FQ collection of Coquette by Art Gallery Fabrics is my favorite :) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is the crimson chevron
ReplyDeleteI love the red and aqua bundle! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the Midwest Modern poppies but then again, there's the Art Gallery Coquette... :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Moda Vintage Modern 10 Fat quarter collection. Thanks for the giveaway. Ana
ReplyDeleteI love the red and aqua half yard collection. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the kaffe fassett charm pack, you could make such a cheery patchwork pillow with them!
ReplyDeleteOoh, Pretty Little Things! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHELLO! REALLY LIKE THE HEATHER BAILEY COLLECTION>FRESH CUTS!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
I love the new maritime chevron wave:)
ReplyDeleteI really like the Superstar FQ bundle. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThat Sew Mama Sew fat quarter bundle is calling my name.
ReplyDeleteAnything by Amy Butler. Thanks for the chance to win these luscious fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love the mini flamingos! Just makes me want to giggle!
ReplyDeleteI love the red and aqua FQ collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Marmalade fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.Lovely fabrics,so generous of you.My fav are Red and aqua Cherry on top.Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI love the Art Gallery fabrics - so pretty. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteShe has a lot of great fabrics, and I'm drawn to many of them, but I was drawn to the Dear Stella Stencil Floral in orange today -- it's not a fabric I recognize, and I really like it!
ReplyDeleteI liked the medium chevrons fabric bundle. Actually, there are alot of fabrics that caught my eye - a Martha Negley with pink roses that looks great with a Kaffe Fassett foxgloves print - nice selection of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI love fat quarter bundles...I love everyone's vision of what goes together
ReplyDeletevintage rush brown by art gallery fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove the medium red chevron print - what a fab giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteI love fabric!
ReplyDeleteSo many great things, today I'm liking the Starflakes & Glitter Stardust in Green by Tina Givens!
ReplyDeleteSue
seaminglyslawsonquilts.blogspot.com
I really liked the Heather Bailey Freshcut Fat Quarter Collection! Thank you for the chance at this terrific giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the Spring Fat Quarter collection, of course.
ReplyDeleteI'll pick the Mama Said Sew collection, but I really like the fabrics that you are giving away the best! Thanks so very much!
ReplyDeleteLove the red and aqua fat quarter collection!
ReplyDeleteThe Heather Bailey Freshcut FQ Collection is so pretty! I love the Spring FQ Collection too. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteAh she still has some Art Gallery Coquette! I love that. One of my favorite lines.
ReplyDeleteI rather like the Maritime Chevron Wave, any colour!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Red and Aqua 9 Fat Quarter Collection. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe Good Morning line would be my pick!!! But I really love the fabrics in the giveaway today - hoping I win!!! Thanks for sharing Angela with us today :*)
ReplyDeleteCan I just say I love it all?!?! If I have to pick one it would either be all the chevron prints (see it is impossible to pick one!) or the red and teal polka dot fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love "Alchemy Sketchbook in Spring."
ReplyDeleteSuper in love with Amy Butlers Midwest Modern Poppies print!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am loving this fabric: Michael Miller Cote d'Azur in Denim!
ReplyDeleteRed and Aqua bundle by Riley Blake
ReplyDeleteSugar Hill in Lantern Red. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI just love the Pretty Little Things Cream Trees!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have some of the Art Gallery fabrics - they look so lovely
ReplyDeleteThe Heather Bailey FQ Bundle is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIlove twilight peony soul blossom fabric. lovely fabric and some patterns I am considering now. Thanks for this opportunity to win something.
ReplyDeleteThe Mama Said Sew bundle is wonderful. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteRed and Aqua half yard collection is sew pretty, get it sew, ok had my funny, but love it. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMama Said SEW - Black White Red - they are really speaking to me lately!
ReplyDeleteI love the Snap Pop Layer Cake...what fun!
ReplyDeletecjpike at Indiana dot edu
I really like the Lark Souvenier fabric in ivory & red. Such pretty fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with Marmalade, so it's easy to say Marmalade's dot in blueberry. :) LOOOOOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThe red & aqua half yard bundle. Love it!
ReplyDeleteMama said sew FQ set has a great price on it! All her prices looked good. Thank you for the giveaway and of course this lovely Mothers day special! I am like Angela I have no balance.
ReplyDeleteI love all the chevrons. It's hard to choose just one.
ReplyDeleteIt's the chevron fabrics that caught my eye!
ReplyDeleteI like Riley Blake's small dots in gray. I'm lovin' hearing from all you busy moms out there in blogland. It helps me put my own life into perspective. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the Oink A Doodle Moo. It makes me smile although it would be a little difficult to put in a quilt :)
ReplyDeleteLove Heather Baileys fresh cut bundle.
ReplyDeleteI'm always drawn to the Poetica line. Love the Sweet Melody Pure.
ReplyDeletelove the red and aqua bundle
ReplyDeleteChevrons and Polka Dots!!!! WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love Moda Snap Pop Layer Cake. It's so bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteok....right off the bat I saw the red and aqua with the chevrons...that did it for me!! love those.
ReplyDeleteI love the selection of Amy Butler prints (and on sale, too!).
ReplyDeleteThe mini flamingos crack me up!
ReplyDeleteI am not one to buy yardage of one type of print, so I went strait for the precuts link. It was touch and go there for a bit until I saw "Mama Said Sew" fat quarters. I LOVE this line!! I thought I had missed out on it, but I think I may be treating myself this weekend... :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Moda snap pop layer cake. cheery!
ReplyDeletemcintoshsusan@hotmail dot com
Love the red and aqua 1/2 yard collection
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love her Spring Fat Quarter Collection, and after that ... Midwest Modern Fresh Poppies in Fuschia, and Amy Butlers Peacock Feathers in Blush.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with chevrons lately.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like what I was like when our children where younger. LOL
It became necessary to take each day at a time.
Thanks for a chance to win.
I love the Moda Snap Pop collection!
ReplyDeleteLove maritime moby in aqua by Riley blake and the Sweetest Thing by Zoe Pearn for Riley Blake.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and many greetings from Spain!
I love that she has Mama Said Sew - love that line!! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOh, today I'm liking Moda Vintage Modern 10 Fat Quarter Collection, they sure look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the giveaway fabric. I already have a project for it.
ReplyDeleteDear Stell Fez! That's one happy print.
ReplyDeleteMama Said Sew Fat Quarter Collection by Sweetwater for Moda
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ReplyDeleteI like this fabric: Oink A Doodle Moo by Jenn Ski in Multi for Moda
ReplyDeleteActually the spring fat quarter bundle is my fav! d-fulton@tds.net. (Sorry about the deleted comment above. It sent before I was finished writing. )
ReplyDeleteI like all the fabric in the Poetica line by Art Gallery fabrics-so summery!
ReplyDeleteI love the lime and aqua fat quarters!
ReplyDeleteI love the poetica sweet melody pure! hadas_a1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI like the vintage modern
ReplyDeleteI love the Maritime - Hands on Deck in Gray. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI really like the red and aqua combo! atabanana29(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMy fav from the shop is the Moda Vintage Modern 10 Fat Quarter Collection. Thanks so much for the chance to win a Mom's Day present!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item in Julie's shop is the red and aqua half yard collection. Love it! (I'm going back to favorite it.) Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy fav is the spring fat quarter collection being offered as the giveaway. LOVE Kaffe Fasset.
ReplyDeletethe red and aqua collection is just to die for!
ReplyDeleteI really like the lime and aqua fat quarter collection.
ReplyDeleteLots of good stuff, but I think I like the houndstooth in pebble (grey) best!
ReplyDeleteI love the Moda Simply Color in Spicy Hot Pink.
ReplyDeleteI love Collection of 6 Heather Bailey Freshcut Fat Quarters
ReplyDeleteSusie
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I love this fabric: Kaffe Fassett Foxgloves in Spring
ReplyDeleteI love the Red and Aqua Half Yard Collection from Riley Blake.
ReplyDeleteLove the Snap Pop charms from Moda!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely interview with Angela and the awesome giveaway.
I'm leaning towards the Heather Bailey Fresh Cut FQ bundle and I would have to also choose the mini flamingos.
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ReplyDeletei love the Red & Aqua Fat Quarter collections.
Thanks for the chance.
Sylvia
chevrons. oh I so want to get my hands on those:)
ReplyDeletecnyda (at) me (dot) com
The lime and aqua fat quarter bundle is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Lime and Aqua Fat Quarter Collection. So nice :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the Moda Vintage Modern Fat Collection . . . thank you for a chance to enter this generous giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Good Morning Layer Cake, it's so bright and cheerful
ReplyDeleteI love the Moda Vintage Modern fat quarter collection. Lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love either the Snap Pop Layer Cake or the Tea Party Quilt Pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to build up my collection of Vintage Modern fabrics for a quilt and Julie's fat quarter pack would help tremendously. :)
ReplyDeleteThe red and aqua collection is nice, I'm going to try and create something nice for the Right Angles Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Dear Stella Fez in Multi Colors
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/150076799/good-morning-tranquil-turquoise-moda-1?ref=shop_home_active, Also need the flamingoes... This spring bundle I will buy if I dont win,,,LOL
ReplyDeleteMini giraffes! they are soo fun!
ReplyDeleteMaritime waves- the dark blue one. Love to have that for some of my boy quilts, LOVE the bundle above too!
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