QUILTING | homesteader's daughter

I started a new quilt...yes, another WIP (work in progress).

This one is the Homesteader's Daughter.  I changed up a few things with the pattern to make it have a little more scrappy feel... I'm pulling together various prints for the nine patches and snowball blocks that create the homesteaders daughter. 

 I'll be posting more about how I changed up the background fabrics too.  I'm using a variety of low volumes for the background and its looking really awesome so far. 

 Follow along with me @andes_heirlooms on Instagram to see more progress pictures.

happy sewing

                xoxo, ande

SHOP update

I've decided to close my 'big-cartel' shop and just utilize Etsy. 

It's a much cheaper platform for me with the number of items that I have.  

I have not had any sales this year so it made sense to cut back on the fancy stuff.  

I'm hoping there will be some advice given on my Instagram for new crafters/sellers.  Some that does not include spending enormous amounts on ad placements and paying to get your items to show up closer to the top in search engines.  I've tried that before with no success. 

I think I'll be taking some time now to re-evaluate this path as it's not working out.  There seems to be a big market for handmade cloth dolls and quilts but there's also a lot of makers already controlling that space.  I feel like I'll be moving on to something else now but I've had lots of fun making these dolls and I love quilting.  Sometimes its hard to realize that even though we are passionate about something, it doesn't always work out.

Thank you to my followers.  I appreciate the encouragement.

                                          xoxo, ande

IN THE SHOP | prairie girls & ponies

Pre-Orders for Prairie Girls & Ponies 

are live in the shops now! 

shop Etsy or Maidenbloom

Get FREE shipping & message me for free gift wrap.

happy summer days,

        xoxo, ande 

SPRING SALE | maidenbloom fairies

I've been working on a new doll & quilt collection for summer and so, thought it would be nice to run a sale through the 24th of May.  A spring sale to make room for the new collection....

all the dolls are 60% off right now and the baby quilts are 40% off.

Its a great time to find a new snuggle buddy for summer road trips ♥

I'll be posting updates @maidenbloom_dolls

right now I'm working on completing an applique quilt project for a show in October that I hope to participate in.  I also hope to have lots of dolls and other quilts ready for that show.

follow me on Instagram here and Pinterest here to get daily inspiration and updates of progress.

Thanks so much for joining me on this creative journey!

                                           xoxo, ande

MAIDENBLOOM | a baby quilt, boots, slippers n such, and a new doll

New in the shop today... my first MaidenBloom baby quilt.  

It is pieced with 100% cotton fabrics and has Warm & Natural cotton batting.

I hand-quilted this with 100% cotton quilting thread.

IN THE SHOP | Easter Bunnies

I've just completed and listed two Easter Bunnies for the shops.  They are a week late but there's still time for shipping before Easter.  There is a white cotton bunny and a natural linen.
Last day to ship is April 12.

Hop on over to my shop to see them and visit @maidenbloom_dolls to see more photos.
Also available in my Etsy shop

♥ COMING SOON.... baby and toddler quilts.
Check back for updates.  Hopefully I'll have at least one completed to list this weekend.
I've been diligently working on hand-quilting. ♥

Happy Easter basket making,

              xoxo, ande