How Often

Do you get to post on leap day about one of the coolest block of the month programs - probably once in a lifetime or for sure once every 4 years! We were asked awhile back to design one of the blocks for Fat Quarter Shops Designer Mystery Block Quilt. Of course we said yes and we were so happy we did look at how cute it turned out -

 

The fabric used for this project is the fabulous line from Bonnie and Camille called Vintage Modern.  It is so fresh and fun!  Have I got you interested yet???  If so, check out the monthly program here.

Now for some more fun - 

Fat Quarter Shop asked all of the block designers to share something vintage modern from each of our closets.  We submitted our "vintage modern" photos to Fat Quarter Shop and they cropped each of our pictures into a teeny tiny photo to only give you a teeny tiny glimpse of what our item is.  Now the fun part - you have to guess what it is.  If you guess correctly, you will be entered into a contest to win a layer cake from our newest line "Reunion" thanks to Fat Quarter Shop!

Before I show you my vintage modern item I have something else I want to show you - My Beloved Vintage  Smacs.  Does anyone remember Smacs????

 

My mom pulled these out of the closet the other day and I just wanted to cry (not really).  But, I was so excited to be reunited with them.  You see I loved these jeans.  I loved them so much I had several pairs of them - yep the same exact pair.  I guess I learned early on that when you find a good pair of jeans you gotta stick with them.  More views of my beloved jeans - 

My mom said she was storing them no longer so I had to either throw them away or take them home.  I took them home thinking my kids would think they were so cool - Nope not at all!  They are a kids size 8 and I can fit maybe 1 ankle into them so I thought maybe my kids would want to try them on for a little laugh.  My son ran and hid but my daughter tried them on.  Needless to say I am so glad styles have changed!  It was worth a good laugh though. Sorry for the rambling, pointless Smacs story I know you want to win a layer cake!  So on to my real vintage item - 

I know it is such a small picture but I know you can guess what it is!  I will try and help.  When I first got the cropped photo back my first reaction was, Uh-oh!  I am going to get a  lot of lingerie guesses.  I can assure you it has nothing to do with lingerie.  I also will admit that it is not all that vintage. My smacs are more vintagey than this item!  I tend to not keep many things around and only keep them if I totally love it.  So, I totally love this item and wear it maybe twice a year usually for something like this - 

I know you got it now!  You have 24 hours to leave a comment with your guess.  Then make sure to head on over to Fat Quarter Shops Jolly Jabber blog  tomorrow for the GRAND PRIZE guessing post. 

Thanks for joining us!!!

Comments

[Solid Men's Dress Shirts]

I'm guessing a beautiful dress. So excited to see the finish product.

[Susan]

Why am I thinking brooch? I'll say that because it would make that outfit special.

[KerryQ]

I'm thinking that it's a little black dress?

[Lee]

most likely a black dress!

[Gwen Windham]

Well, I am not sure--- like you said, at first sight I was thinking "teddy"--- but, it's not that, so I think it is most likely a..... dress? If not that, then I'll bet it's a top... Looking forward to seeing the whole thing! :-) Oh, and thank you for the chance to win!

[Linda]

It's your cute black dress!
Thanks so for sharing!

[Jolynn Keel]

I think it's a fancy little black dress. And I must be to old to remember smacs.........

[Lisa E]

OK, this is not easy. At first I thought it was a shawl. But I'm thinking it's a dress now.

[Billie K]

Maybe a dress

[cathy payne]

I love polka dots.......a dress??? thanks for the opportunity to win! Nurse Payne

[MollyP]

I'm going to guess a shawl or wrap. So cute! Thanks!

[cocoquilts]

I am guessing a dress! Thanks!

[Laura Benthien]

Its so hard to see the picture but I'll take a stab at a dress or top. Love the polka dots!

[May Kristin]

Oh this is a tough one! A dress, hat?

[Patty D]

I would guess a dress or blouse. I think I owned a navy blue one with dots.

[Judy]

I'm going to guess a purse. My first instinct was a hat so watch that be it! lol

[embracingitall]

Looks like the neckline of a garment. Jacinta

[simone]

It's an elegant top with lace, that could be part of a dress, but also 't-shirt'. I can even see the lace on the dark fabric. Look forward to seeing the whole ...

[Linda]

I'm going with a black dress with polka dot trim. I'm sure it's lovely.

[Cathy K.]

I am guessing a dress. Thank you for the chance at the giveaway!

[Dawn]

I'm guessing a dress.

[MoeWest]

I guess it must be a dress.

[Tammy W.]

I am guessing a dress...hard to tell from the small pic. But I do love the pokadots!

[Lyn]

I'm going to guess it's a dress. (although I'm still giggling about the post that suggested it was a lampshade!)

[Donna]

I'm guessing it is your favorite 'little black dress'.

[Karen Shackleford]

Looks like a lace-trimmed neckline of a black polka-dot dress. Maybe that soft, stretchy fabric that hangs so softly. Cute! Thanks for the chance to play.

[Beth T.]

I'm guessing it is a hat. I'll bet you can rock a hat. Sadly, I cannot.

[Gwen Taylor]

A lacy dress or pretty blouse. Love Reunion, and I can't wait for Lucy's Crab Shack!!!!

[Lois Wilhelm]

A dress...bet you look darling in it as well!

Thanks for the opportunity to win :)

[Sandy]

uh-oh from the teeny-tiny picture I'm going to guess dress. I'm glad styles have changed too, especially from high wasted jeans to below the waist, oh what a relief it is. Thank you.

[Katie]

It looks like a cute little black dress! With some awesome polka dots and lace :)

[Monica]

I see a lovely dress.

[Patty]

I think it is a dress or part of an outfit you wear for funeral services.

[Deb F.]

It is your Little Black Dress and it looks lovely!

[Jessie]

Looks like a cute little black dress.

[Sarah l.]

My first thought .... Lamp shade...

[Maylen]

It's definitely a purse.

[Cecilia]

I guess I will go along with the majority and say it is a dressy dress. Thanks for the chance to win some of your fabulous fabric. :-)

[Jackie]

I'm going to guess a lovely polka dot top embellished with lace.
PS> I totally love your fabrics!

[Jeanne]

Looks like a special black dress.

[Anne]

A fun polka dot dress!

[Margaret K.]

My guess is your Little Black Dress. Love the polka dots!!

[Kris of Dandelion Quilts]

I think perhaps a dress or a pretty slip. It is really cute though. Love reunion...thanks for the chance to win.

[Dianne Huling]

I think that your "not so vintage" item is a dressy dress that you wear only on very special occassions. What I can see of it looks very pretty.

[Myra]

I am guessing a little black dress.

[Nichole]

I think it's a dress ? I probably would have thought lingerie without the clues though !

[Kathi]

I think dress and can picture the dots!

[Sandy A in St. Louis]

My guess is a little black dress, perfect for the evening out. :)

BTW, never heard of Smacs!

[Janet Holland]

You're absolutely right - that is a tiny picture, but my best guess is a cute Easter hat!
Loved those Smacs, I remember my daughter wearing them and she loved 'em!

[Karen A]

A pretty little black dress with some lovely details.