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New Stunt Sewing Project and Honey Buns

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I have been invited to do another stunt sewing project for my favorite Quilting Rock Star!  This QRS has many qualities to recommend her, but one that I appreciate most is her tendency to send a bribe a little incentive gift prior to sending the project instructions.  This time she sent me four Harmony Honey Buns as my little gift!  I have never done a single project using honey buns, if you can believe it.  I have embraced Layer Cakes and Jelly Rolls with great enthusiasm, and have used them in a number of projects to date.  However, Honey Buns (a more recent offering from Moda) have slipped under my radar so far.

What shall I do with this bounty?  Any suggestions of adorable patterns I might use?

And what is the stunt sewing project, you ask?  Well, I can't tell you.  Because I am sworn to secrecy for one thing, and because I have not yet received my instructions for another!

I can show you the fabric I will be working with though.  Hold on to your hats, and don't hate me—–

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Yes.  Yes it really is.  Rouenneries by French General for Moda.  Not available anywhere yet (except from Quilting Rock Stars and other Quilting Personalities close enough to Moda for pre-release cuts).  And I have some in my house.  I am keeping it on the dining room table for now, so I can see it each time I pass by the table (approximately 57 times a day).

As I say, I do not know what I will be asked to do with this most gorgeous fabric.  I have two jelly rolls, a Dessert Roll (10 5" strips of the solids in the line), and the light colored fabric in the foreground of the photo. 

I am beside myself with excitement over this assignment, whatever it may be!

64 responses to “New Stunt Sewing Project and Honey Buns”

  1. I love that rouenneries. I would love to see such a sight on my table – why quilt it? It’s a beautiful decoration by itself. I have no ideas for the Honey Buns. I haven’t even been able to imagine using them. What did you make of the Morris Workshop? I made a quilt that goes into the least favorite thing I have made category.

  2. I love that rouenneries. I would love to see such a sight on my table – why quilt it? It’s a beautiful decoration by itself. I have no ideas for the Honey Buns. I haven’t even been able to imagine using them. What did you make of the Morris Workshop? I made a quilt that goes into the least favorite thing I have made category.

  3. Hi Nicole,
    What gorgeous fabric!!!! I can’t wait to find out about your stunt sewing project. As far as the honey buns go, the Moda Bake Shop blog puts up new patterns every couple of days or so – check there for some honey bun ideas! The website is http://www.modabakeshop.com
    hope this helps 😀
    Laurey

  4. Hi Nicole,
    What gorgeous fabric!!!! I can’t wait to find out about your stunt sewing project. As far as the honey buns go, the Moda Bake Shop blog puts up new patterns every couple of days or so – check there for some honey bun ideas! The website is http://www.modabakeshop.com
    hope this helps 😀
    Laurey

  5. Wow!!! Delicious fabric!! I will be keeping an eye out for when it is in the shops here.
    I have never used a Honey Bun either, so sorry, no ideas, but gosh that fabric does look tempting! Have fun with what ever you decide to make.

  6. Wow!!! Delicious fabric!! I will be keeping an eye out for when it is in the shops here.
    I have never used a Honey Bun either, so sorry, no ideas, but gosh that fabric does look tempting! Have fun with what ever you decide to make.

  7. I LOVE Rouenneries….I really do. I can’t wait to see what you make from it and if you lived closer to me I might come over and fondle (or take) all of that fabric :o)…if Sophie would let me that is!

  8. I LOVE Rouenneries….I really do. I can’t wait to see what you make from it and if you lived closer to me I might come over and fondle (or take) all of that fabric :o)…if Sophie would let me that is!

  9. Ohhh, lucky you!
    Can’t help you much with the honey buns; I’ve got a few but haven’t worked out what I want to do with them yet. Though there is a Thimble Blossoms pattern (Pint Sized) that looks divine!

  10. Ohhh, lucky you!
    Can’t help you much with the honey buns; I’ve got a few but haven’t worked out what I want to do with them yet. Though there is a Thimble Blossoms pattern (Pint Sized) that looks divine!

  15. Oh, I love the fabric you’ll be using. I love reds. You should check out of the Moda Bake Shop there are a couple of cute quilts and other projects for your honeybuns.

  16. Oh, I love the fabric you’ll be using. I love reds. You should check out of the Moda Bake Shop there are a couple of cute quilts and other projects for your honeybuns.

  17. You are a lucky gal! As for the honey buns…I made the Carry All Bag by Bunny Hill with some honey bun strips and I love it! It was pretty easy…and definitely a bit different than straight quilting!

  18. You are a lucky gal! As for the honey buns…I made the Carry All Bag by Bunny Hill with some honey bun strips and I love it! It was pretty easy…and definitely a bit different than straight quilting!

  19. Wow……. to be bribed with fabric!!! Sounds like a great friend to have.
    Can I be her friend too???? LOL
    Quilty Hugs

  20. Wow……. to be bribed with fabric!!! Sounds like a great friend to have.
    Can I be her friend too???? LOL
    Quilty Hugs

  21. Lucky you! I can’t wait for that fabric to be released. I’m sure you’ll come up with something wonderful.

  22. Lucky you! I can’t wait for that fabric to be released. I’m sure you’ll come up with something wonderful.

  23. Lucky You! A sewing stunt and we only get to read your blog! How Fun! I haven’t used a honey bun yet, but there is a small clutch that can be made from one.
    Christina D

  24. Lucky You! A sewing stunt and we only get to read your blog! How Fun! I haven’t used a honey bun yet, but there is a small clutch that can be made from one.
    Christina D

  25. Oh you are so lucky. Looking forward what you will be making from the honeybuns. Haven’t used them yet. Also off course very curious what you will be making for the quilting rockstar

  26. Oh you are so lucky. Looking forward what you will be making from the honeybuns. Haven’t used them yet. Also off course very curious what you will be making for the quilting rockstar

  29. I mostly use honeybuns for zippered bags and sweet treat bags. But I also use them to make strips for 9-patches! Can’t wait to see your stunt-sewing project…I’m sure it will be amazing!

  30. I mostly use honeybuns for zippered bags and sweet treat bags. But I also use them to make strips for 9-patches! Can’t wait to see your stunt-sewing project…I’m sure it will be amazing!

  37. I tried not to hate you but by the end of the post… I couldn’t help myself. You are soooo lucky. You are going to have so myc fun… can you hear my stomping my foot? I’m so jealous! 🙂

  38. I tried not to hate you but by the end of the post… I couldn’t help myself. You are soooo lucky. You are going to have so myc fun… can you hear my stomping my foot? I’m so jealous! 🙂

  41. I feel like I’ve been waiting FOREVER for the French General Rouenneries to come out. It’s soooo yummy and I will be watching closely to see what you do with it. Is it a Miss Rosie’s pattern? Huh? Please tell me tell me tell me! 🙂

  42. I feel like I’ve been waiting FOREVER for the French General Rouenneries to come out. It’s soooo yummy and I will be watching closely to see what you do with it. Is it a Miss Rosie’s pattern? Huh? Please tell me tell me tell me! 🙂

  45. Lucky you! I just want t o quilt anything right now! I posted some arty fair entries if you want to peek. Cant wait to see what you end up doing.

  46. Lucky you! I just want t o quilt anything right now! I posted some arty fair entries if you want to peek. Cant wait to see what you end up doing.

  49. Not fair….this is a double tease…..aren’t we still waiting to see what you made for the QRS back in May?
    Have fun!

  50. Not fair….this is a double tease…..aren’t we still waiting to see what you made for the QRS back in May?
    Have fun!

  51. I’m excited for you!!!! I can’t wait to see the finished product. I snuck and saw the fabric on the Moda web page and it is beautiful!!!! Paisley and swirls and birds and rosey colors!!!! I’m drooling here, lady!
    Honey buns? I don’t have any ideas. But you always have great ideas. Maybe something again from Miss Rosie? I can’t wait to see both projects!!!!
    When you get famous, I’ll be able to tell people “I knew her when!” Tee Hee!!

  52. I’m excited for you!!!! I can’t wait to see the finished product. I snuck and saw the fabric on the Moda web page and it is beautiful!!!! Paisley and swirls and birds and rosey colors!!!! I’m drooling here, lady!
    Honey buns? I don’t have any ideas. But you always have great ideas. Maybe something again from Miss Rosie? I can’t wait to see both projects!!!!
    When you get famous, I’ll be able to tell people “I knew her when!” Tee Hee!!

  53. What lovely fabric. Can’t wait till I can get some. Will look forward to seeing what you do with your stash. Cheers for now…..

  54. What lovely fabric. Can’t wait till I can get some. Will look forward to seeing what you do with your stash. Cheers for now…..

  57. That really is beautiful fabric – can’t wait to see what you make with it. Like Betty, I’m also curious to know what you did (or what you plan to do) with the Morris fabric.

  58. That really is beautiful fabric – can’t wait to see what you make with it. Like Betty, I’m also curious to know what you did (or what you plan to do) with the Morris fabric.

  61. I would LOVE to do some stunt sewing!!! How do you get involved with that???? Lovely fabrics – I am jealous!

  62. I would LOVE to do some stunt sewing!!! How do you get involved with that???? Lovely fabrics – I am jealous!

  63. i’d say i’m jealous… but i have a jelly roll & 2 charm packs hanging out on my sewing table.. 😉 i heart moda!!

  64. i’d say i’m jealous… but i have a jelly roll & 2 charm packs hanging out on my sewing table.. 😉 i heart moda!!