This story is all about inspiration! I was working on a new Mug Rug pattern for my Mug Rug Club and I was babysitting my twin granddaughters. We were watching cartoons and a fish poked his head out of the water and my heart jumped and I knew I had my new pattern. While I was designing and making my new Mug Rug pattern I decided to make my block for Quiltmakers 100 block volume 11 magazine.
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| My first Fish Mug Rug |
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| Then I had another idea |
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| and another, all Mug Rug patterns then I went to the block |
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| Here is my block that you have in your magazine with the pattern and templates! But I wasn't done yet, I was on a roll!
From the there my mind was still spinning and I decided that this would be a wonderful fabric line so I designed the small stripe after my Mug Rugs and block and sent it off to see if my fabric company, Quilting Treasures was interested in me developing the line, they were very excited and I started developing the whole line.
This was the painting of my idea for fabric I sent to QT and I went on to develop the panel with all the characters and the coordination fabrics too.
The Under the Sea Panel
But wait! Thats not all! I thought to myself that it was too cute to not make a baby with this idea, and so I designed this cute quilt that matches everything!
Same idea, worked a bit differently. And just when you thought I was finished with this idea I thought that these adorable and now very popular fish would make a wonderful embroidery CD to go along with everything else and so Free in the Sea Embroidery was born!
All that from one afternoon watching a cartoon and being inspired enough to keep developing my idea!
So if you are interested in anything you see here today you can find it on my website at www.desireesdesigns.com but you can get the block pattern now in the Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol 11 out now!! Leave a comment and be entered into a drawing to recieve a free magazine and gifts too! I will also be giving away a free panel to one lucky person who leaves a comment here!
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126 comments:
So cute, fun, and cheerful Desiree!
A totally adorable block!
This is really cute! What a great idea and such fun!
I love the block and all the colors that you chose!
Love all you did with those cute fish! I need to make some of those for my daughter!
I love it all! So cute!
Fun, fresh, already ideas "swimming" around in my head.
Love, love your block AND the fabric line. I just bought the panel and some of the other prints to make a quilt for my granddaughter. Love your imagination.
The block is innovative and interesting!
I just love your block, & other designs!
Love your colorful fish. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
I love your block and the quilts that you made with it. I have fabric with the sea theme for kids and want to make my grandson a quilt with it, this would be perfect.
Debbie
FUN! Cheerful and loads a bright summer color! :)
Love love your fish, so cute.
Who knew fish could be so darned cute?! Love your work. Thanks for sharing with us.
Adorable fish. I thinking, bathroom wall hanging.
How cute are those little fishies?! Sweet.💜
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The under the sea panel is so cute.
24Tangent@gmail.com
I really love this line, Desiree! So much imagination and creativity went into it. I want to make an apron out of it! :)
Loved reading how a creative mind works. Your designs are fabulous. Thank you for a chance to win.
I love your block! Congratulations on having your block in the magazine!
Cute designs and colors. Thanks for the opportunity.
Love your enthusiasm this is adorable. Can't wait
Drhodes9@cox.net
We live on the lake so Fish are a must. Grand daughters will love them!
So cute! This would be perfect for my daughter who loves the sea!!
Beth
oneoldgoat
Your block is cute and adorable! I love the process of how you ended up with the version AND going beyond! :-D
What a cute block! Love the colors! Thanks!
Love your cute block!
Your block is plain fun! Your Under the Sea panel is definitely inspired and inspiring. I love it!
Thanks for joining with a block this issue and for joining in on the tour. I'm off to check out your other designs :-)
I love your block - and love the story of how it was birthed!
What a darling block. I kept saying ooooooh ahhhhhh each block as I paged down.
You are simply amazing. From watching a cartoon, you developed quite the assembly line. Way to go! I love the panel and I know that my nephew would adore it. To be so talented is quite the gift. Thank you for being a part of the QM's 100 Blocks, Volume 11 Blog Tour and sharing this darling block of yours with all of us. I need to either win or buy this magazine now just to get access to this block.
Sandi Timmons
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Wow, you WERE on a roll! It's all totally adorable!
You block is FUN! I can't wait to get my hands on this issue and get started!
Love all the fishes. My grandson was taken fishing not too long ago and I bet he would love this as a constant reminder of his adventure. Thanks for the chance to win. poladydwd(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love all your adorable fishies! The octopus is also so cute! I love the block you create and the fabric line that came along as a result. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! You must have more creativity in your little finger than I have in my whole being. It's all adorable, the block, the panel, the everything!
What a fun and darling block! This would be a super quilt for my grandson, who loves fishing.
Awesome giveaway!
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What fun! I love that you shared your ideas as they developed.
Wow--that was an idea that had almost no end! All of your designs are so cute!
You block is just delightful. Grandchildren are so much fun as are some of the shows they like to watch. This one certainly lead to an adventure. Glad you had it so we could all enjoy it. Thank you for sharing.
this is so CUUUUte!! And thanks for the chance to win.
What a lot of fun you must have had designing these.
Stinkin adorable! Absolutely stinkin adorable!!!
I love your block and thank you for showing us how you developed such a cute line.
I love all the colorful fish.
The critters are so cute! Love the seahorse and blow fish. Would love to do an applique quilt with your fish.
Such cute fish! I like the various mug rugs, and your block, and your "free in the sea" quilt - the one with the striped background!
So cute! I especially love the baby quilt.
Your block is adorable! I'm looking forward to making it.
Wow when inspiration strikes you create amazing designs. Your panel is wonderful. My Daughter in law would love that. She was stung by a sting ray on holidays last year and is looking for a sting ray. I bet you could design an amazing Sting Ray.
OMG! That one idea sparked an entire world of designs! I love the fabric and the panel! Amazing! That you for sharing how your design process worked! I look forward to getting my hands on some of that fabric too! Hugs, Karen
I love these blocks. So cute. Must get some of this fabric for a quilt I'm about to start for a grandgirl with a sea theme.
Thanks so much for sharing your development of the process. Invaluable.
I love these fish! Very colorful. Thanks!
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So, so cute! And, I love how one idea just grew and grew!
Oh, your block is so cute! And I really enjoyed hearing about how the cartoon inspired you to do so much. Thanks for sharing!
What a great block. I love it. All of the images make wonderful blocks for a children's quilt.
Oh, the fish are just adorable! This will be such a fun block for a kid's quilt. Thanks for sharing. cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
Those fish are so cute and so is the panel.
When I first saw your bobbing fish in the Mug Club, I knew I'd found a kindred soul. I love the whimsical and with your guidance, I've realized how much I enjoy expressing myself with fabric art.
I love the colors and the fish! Pick me!
pagenew at sbcglobal.net
That panel would feel right at home in my state of Florida!
What a cute block. It would make a great kid's quilt
Such a fun block! You were very ambitious.
congrats wow this is so wonderful how you came up with this idea and let it blossom. a huge congrats for that. perseverance is so wonderful.
your underwater friends are just too cute.
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OMG!! Your very busy!! Love how cute all of these are! I have grandson who would like something made from this line....he really likes "fisses"!
The progress of your design is very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Looks like fun to make for my cats. That pattern is cute as can be.
So very cute!
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Such a darling, fun block! And I love all you created from that initial idea.
So cute, so fun, my great nieces and nephews would adore these. Thanks.
Isn't it amazing how one simple idea can lead to so many others? Your fishes and sea life are charming. Thanks for sharing. They will lead to some delightful quilts.
That is a really cute block!
I love the block, and the fabric panel and coordinating fabrics are fabulous. Congrats on being chosen to be in the magazine, and the fabric line.
Wow - I may have to watch more cartoons with my kids! :)
You are so clever! What a great collection of ideas and projects. Thanks for sharing.
This just got better as I scrolled down. Great idea!!
Wow! You are one inspired and fun woman :o) I love how your mind jumped from one idea to the next. Your granddaughters need to keep visiting! Thanks so much for hosting an opportunity to win a copy of the Volume 11 issue!
Oh my goodness! I would be delighted to have this panel! So adorable!
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Your fish are adorable!
Fun block and wonderful fabric, please keep it up, I always need fun fabric.
What a super cute idea! Love it!
What a super cute idea! Love it!
This is such a fun design! I love all the different little fish fries! They are bright and happy.
This is such a fun design! I love all the different little fish fries! They are bright and happy.
love the fishees!
I love the block...especially the octopus!
Oh, I love the fishies! So Cute.
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What great ideas you have--I think you should babysit with your grandchildren some more if this is what happens!
Your block's great, but I love that panel! It would make a great baby quilt, I especially like the details in the shells and scales of the animals. I really like your 12 days of xmas panel too.
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How cute is that! Love it!
Love your block! Your fishies are adorably cute! Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win :)
Debby E
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You are impressive! all very cute. pjrquilter at msn dot com
How stink'n CUTE! All of it just makes me smile.
Your fish are delightful! Thanks for sharing!
Such happy designs. Love your creative 'chain' of events.
You cannot love the fish! I have granddaughters that love to go fishing and wouldn't your fabrics make a fun gift.
It's fun to see how your ideas progressed.
OMG...I love your block..oh and the fabic is so cute. My grandson is so into fish right now.
thim3@hotmail.com
Your block is so cute!
Love all the fish and other sea creatures!
Ohhhhh, please pick meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, your block and fish are the cutest thing!!!!
Cute! LOVE that fishy mug rug!
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I love the fabric, it would make an awesome kids quily
Hi
I love the fabric, it would make an awesome kids quily
Too cute! All you need is some dolphins in there =)
These are just too cute!
Great block - this would make a fabulous baby quilt!
That's just adorable!
I will be a first time Grandma in the fall and your fish are so whimsical and fun!! I would love to use your designs for a project for our new family member!
I love your block, fabric, panel, quilt, and embroidery! I can just see this in a nursery. Thanks for sharing.
Love the fish - so cute! Something you don't see very often.
What a delightful pattern. This one is a must make. Thanks for a chance to win.
What a bright and colorful design for kids. Love the fish.
What a fertile imagination you have. Love your progression of ideas! kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
What cute fish fabric!!! Would make wonderful kid's quilts. Happy Mother's Day!
I own a yard of your fishy fabric!! :D That's SO cool to see how it came about!
Wow, wow, wow! Who new cartoons could be sew productive. I LOVE it!!!
Love seeing how your idea snowballed and became more and more! Can't wait to make my version of your block!
The evolution of your pattern illustrates that once the creative juices get flowing, the possibilities are limitless. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
I am loving your blog and I'm so happy I found it. Fun patterns and giveaways to boot!!
I love your block! Colourful and adorable :) x
Sew cute both the fabric line and the block. kthurn@bektel.com
Very cute block. Thanks.
How cute! The Panel would make a great child's quilt.
Your new Sea and Safari designs are adorable!
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