A: Matisse hurt!
Get it? Matisse hurt! Ma - tisse hurt. My teeth hurt...Well, I never claimed to be a comedian. Regardless, I wanted to let you know some new fabric has hit the floor of the shop. And it's wicked cool. It's by Alexander Henry, and here's a peak:
And here's a closer peak:
And here's an even CLOSER peak:
Pretty interesting, huh?
No pithy prose from me today Ladies and Gentlemen - I'm going to let the fabric speak for itself!
From Alexander Henry: June Bug
It's A Hoot by Moda:
In addition to the tried and true cotton quilting fabric in this line, we have several bolts of twill fabric, including this piece:
According to Moda (which, as everyone knows, is my favorite), "Maison de Garance - the House of Garance - was one of the only dye houses in France to cultivate all of the shades of the garance flower - from deep red to chocolate brown." Accordingly, the next installment of the French General series is colored with deep reds, brown, and beige florals. It's beautiful, as if anything called "Maison de Garance" could be anything but. The line is expected to arrive at Sew Inspired in the next few days - if you are our UPS man, consider this fair warning: 21 bolts of to-die-for fabric is on its way!
You can find a free pattern using Maison de Garance Jelly Rolls and sashing here.
How many of you would consider eating green eggs and ham? Or think a Grinch could save Christmas? Or ever listened to the wind hoping to hear a Who? Well, if you have, have I got some good news for you! Our much anticipated Dr. Seuss fabric arrived today and we couldn't be happier. It wonderful - bright, cheerful, and full of our favorite characters. Here, take a look.
Cat in the Hat Fabric:
"Celebrate Seuss" Fabric:
For free patterns using these fabrics, check out the Robert Kaufman site for the Cat in the Hat, Bump Thump, and Celebrate Seuss.
As a product of 80's and 90's music, I'm a big fan of alternative rock (R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Nirvana). Now, we have alternative fabric in the shop and I couldn't be happier. Not one's to blend into the background, these pieces beg to be used in an alternative way. No burying these guys in a quilt, they beg to be made into garments - fun kids clothes, pajama bottoms, shirts, and linings of jackets.
Jersey knits:
Masculine Flannels:
Jacquard (perfect for linings):
Quilter's Linen (cotton fabric that looks exactly like linen!)
...Some are the play-in-the-dirt, dig-a-hole-in-the-ground, tear-their-pants-at-the-knee kind of kid. And have we got the fabric for you! Check this out, the most wonderful tonka-esque fabric I believe we've ever had at the shop. Kathy, one of my co-workers who also happens to have two of the "dirt under the fingernails" type of grandsons, is already thinking of ways to use this fabric. What will you dream up?
I'm sure you can agree that it's never too early to start thinking about fall: crisp night, crunchy leaves underfoot, and HALLOWEEN! (All of these are especially inviting because as I write this it is approximately 94 degrees outside and, well, let's just say it's not a dry heat!)
All of our Halloween fabric is in, so I thought I'd take a few minutes and post some samples of all the awesomely, spookily fun fabric we have!
Robert Kaufman's Eerie Alley
Avlyn's Happy Haunting (including glow in the dark stars!)
Exclusively Quilters' Trick or Treat
Henry Glass's Spooktacular
Quilting Treasure's Hairraising Halloween
And don't forget all you Ghosts and Goblins, Halloween fabric isn't just for quilts! How about some costumes, clothing, table runners, napkins and such?
I know - it's crazy right? It's barely May and we're getting Christmas fabric in already! But believe you me, it's true. The entire Nancy Halvorsen 2010 Christmas line "Good Tiding of Great Joy" was delivered to the shop late last week, and it's as wonderful as we could have hoped it would be. Here, take a look for yourself:
We have a growing selection of baby and juvenile fabrics and new kits for new arrivals. Come check out the cutest kids' fabric in the land!
First up in the batting order is "Simple Pleasures" by Henry Glass. This line has sweet pastel greens, blues, and yellows, and comes with a panel and coordinating fabrics. We don't have kits cut for this yet (we will though, so be patient!), but we do have all the fabrics for the pattern, available here.
Batting second is "High, Low, Fast, Slow". which is my favorite. This is an "opposites attract" kind of quilt, with high and low making friends with clean and dirty along with full and empty. Kits are cut and available.
And, to continue the baseball theme (sorry folks - baseball season is well under way), batting clean up is "Special Delivery" by Andover. Now, I may be dating myself here, but this fabric brings back memories of the mad rush my mother was forced to make when my older sister INSISTED that she get a Cabbage Patch Kid for Christmas one year. The line is very sweet a stork delivery newborn babies. This panel would be even more special if there was a set of twins coming into the world. Kits are being cut soon, but if you can't wait, the pattern is available here.
Look everyone, it's almost time for a new Block-of-the-Month program! This is a perfect program for all you floral enthusiasts out there. The fabric is the new Martinique line by Three Sisters for Moda, and the pattern is Vintage Memories, a wonderful sampler with blocks set on point and a sweet larger center block. See below for samples of the fabric we'll be using!
Space for this program is limited, so make sure to stop into the shop and sign up! The first month's fabric and pattern will be ready in a few weeks.
Look out folks - Newton, the cuddliest sheep on the block has struck again! We just got in the new Newton line, and it's as cute at the original line. 'Cause let's face it folks - how could a sheep holding a flashlight, refusing to go to bed be anything BUT cute?
For a free pattern using the new Newton fabric, click here.
Now, I have to admit. I'm a Moda girl. When I see a line of fabric come in with that wonderful Moda logo on the bolts, I'm a happy camper. In fact, I have a Moda decal on my car (I know, kinda lame, right?). I'm only telling you this so you can properly imagine how happy I'm going to be over the next few weeks when three new Moda lines come in. Here's some pictures of two; look for more details on the third coming soon:
Sweet Water for Moda: Make Life
Rural Jardin:
You all know Nancy Halvorsen. She's the one who comes out with the sweetest holiday fabrics around. Well, just last week, for the first time in Sew Inspired history, we received her spring line of fabrics. And let me tell you, dear readers, that it's every bit as sweet as her holiday lines. We have the entire line here at the shop, and her book is coming out by the end of the month, so make sure to stop by to get a good taste of spring. Here's what you can look forward to:
Well, more than a thousand, but you get the idea. And, since we all know that a picture is worth a thousand words, how about several thousand words worth of pictures? Because there is no better way to show you all the wonderful fabric that is going to be arriving at the shop in the next few weeks. So let's get rolling!
"Illuminating Spring" from Wilmington.
"Chasing Rainbows" by Kaufman
"Dancing Horses" by Laurel Birch for Clothworks
"Nana's Garden" by Red Rooster
"Peonies" by South Seas
In addition to these wonderful fabrics, we are getting in a few novelty lines that are part of the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. You can read about the challenge here.
As always wonderful quilters, we getting new fabrics in almost everyday, so be sure to swing by and check things out!
Since the holidays are the most fun when one is either a child, or keeps their child-like wonder, we thought it would be fun to high-light some of the new novelty fabric we've gotten in the shop the past few weeks. And there have been some great peices coming off the delivery trucks. I think my personal favorite is "Baby Safari" by Benartex. I have two words (okay, technically three I guess) for you: polka-dotted hippopotamuses. I think that about sums it up!
Apparently animals were in the water when Viv and Heidi last ordered fabric, as we also got in "Untamed Melody," a line of fabric from Wilmington, which brings us back to the Big Band days, but instead of Benny Goodman playing clarinet we have cats on drums, deer on french horn, and zebras playing the cymbals. I have four words for you this time: how cool is that?
Of course, if your sewing is bent a little more toward the 18 and over crowd, we haven't forgotten you. We have two new Asian lines, one with pearl and blue, the other with greens and golds. Along with those we have a few additions to "Funky Town": lime green, white and black line called "Belle Flor", new Kaffe Fassett fat quarter bundles and several new Kaffe fabrics on the bolt.
Whew! I'm tired just typing this all out. You know what? I think you should just come down to the shop and see it all for yourself. Yup - I think that would be an excellant idea!
Yeah, I asked pretty much the same question when our very nice UPS man delivered two rolls of very pretty, but very unusual fabric to Sew Inspired a few days ago. The answer? It was oil cloth!
Oil cloth has been around for EVER. Well, maybe not since forever, but at least for a very long time. But, it's recently coming back into vogue. My question was then, after inspecting it, how it ever went OUT of vogue. Let me explain. Oil cloth is regular woven cotton quilting fabric that is coated with polyurethane, which makes the fabric waterproof and wipeable. So really, what's not to love? Off the top of my head, I can think of at least nine things that this would be good for. Let's count them off shall we?
The fabric is quite easy to work with, but here are a few tips, just in case:
We have two rolls of oilcloth in the shop, and we're so excited we can barely contain ourselves. We should have some sample projects made with it in the next few days, so please stop by and check it out. Then you can be back in vogue along with us!
Have you heard of Gee's Bend? Gee's Bend is a town in central Alabama where quilting must run in the water. Women there have been producing distinctive quilts for over six generations. The quilts are a mix of sophisticated color mastery and imaginitive yet simple geometric foundations which, since the town's "discovery" by the outside world, have been on display in major art museums around the country, including the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.
Windham Fabrics has now partnered with the Gee's Bend Quilter's Collective and brought their fantastic patterns and fabrics to the greater quilting community. We here at Sew Inspired fell in love with Gee's Bend and have kits and fabric available for you. The kits have fabric for the complete quilt top and binding and use the same hand dyed fabric that is available on the bolt. We carry all four available kits and over 15 bolts of fabric so you can create your own Gee's Bend original masterpiece.
You can find more information on the wonderful women of Gee's bend by visiting the Collective's official website here.
New from ModaWe've been waiting for this group to arrive since we first previewed it at spring Quilt Market. Make this 80 x 80 quilt from the pre-packaged kit. We were so sure you'd love this line we ordered the next collection, too. Rural Jardin, in blues and taupes, arrives next March.
NEW from Sweetwater for Moda We've been anxiously awaiting this group's arrival since we previewed it at Spring Quilt Market. The au.then.tic line has 34 prints ranging in hues of natural, basic black, stone, and sprout. We loved the canvas tote bag. Find it all here, including kits, dessert rolls, jelly rolls and more!
...for a vintage touch. Sandy's finished the quilt top and you can make one, too, with this kit featuring the Somerset Cottage fabric collection from Robyn Pandolph. Kit includes the Cottage Rose pattern and fabrics to make the quilt top 57" x 68".
Twilight Garden from NorthcottAnother sneak peek of our newest quilt kit! Easy 4-patch kaleidoscopes create stunning results. Fabric and kit available soon.
Coming soon... Here's a sneak peek of the quilt kit we're cutting from the new Leaves in Harmony group from Timeless Treasures. Rich fall leaves in sage, steel and chocolate! Reserve your kit during the shop hop.
It's More Fun With Maisy!Maisy loves making new friends... what will you do with her today? Watch for a quilt and kit coming soon!
New Kaleidescope Collection from Paula NadelsternStunning shapes and vibrant colors come together to make a collection that will literally get ideas moving! Paula's sparkling medallions are full of energy, and her animated diamonds and sensational swirls create an active landscape on which to unleash one's imagination.
Poetic Blossoms......from new artist, Lisa Audit, for Wilmington Fabrics is as lovely as the name implies!
Mezzanine is Patty Young's new collection for Michael Miller Fabrics ... and was inspired by the fabulous stonework, ironwork, terraces, gardens and tapestries she photographed during her travels throughout Northern Europe. You can see the French, Belgian and Dutch influence of cathedrals, theaters, museums and castles in Patty's designs.
Check out the little dress we made from Patty's line of patterns, Modkids Boutique. Too cute!
New from Jason Yenter for In the Beginning FabricsJason started with several antique French textile paintings, added his signature contemporary layering techniques and colorations and ended up with this gorgeous collection. Here's the quilt we'll be making and kitting:
NEW BatiksTonga batiks in flame colors: yellows, oranges, fushias and reds. New kit for quilt top available now!
Ivy Trellis by Gabriella HunterRiley Blake Designs has partnered with new, creative designers to bring you fresh fabrics. We're pleased to offer Ivy Trellis in pretty teals, greens and buttery yellows.
New Fabric ArrivalsFind the perfect novelty or seasonal fabric for your summer and fall projects! We've added birds, florals, and foliage to our ever expanding selection of fabrics. 
New from Kona Bay FabricsThese eight Kyoto indigos are a rich navy blue with traditional Japanese designs. Perfect for your Japanese inspired projects including wearables.
Explore infinite space with this new, technically advanced collection! This cool space group comes with a block panel, perfect for using as-is or cutting apart and mixing with accompanying coordinates. Discover exciting constellations, orbit around the phases of the moon, and travel through glowing night skies. In shades of black, starry blues, and sparkling silver, your creativity is sure to blast off to realms you never knew!
Six new, delicious flavors from HoffmanThe new bali pops have arrived! The six new flavors are Green Tea, Cappuchino, Spumoni, Berry Bliss, Cotton Candy and Mocha Mint.
Check out our Green Tea quilt in the shop - and make your own!
Eleanor's created a romantic new group with the most requested color scheme-blue and yellow. From lush roses to tiny vines, True Blue is a quilter's delight!
Basic Grey for ModaThis quilt kit is now available! Dimensional trees and fresh colors for the holidays like only Basic Grey could do...
New Christmas Fabric from Moda!Make these cute quilts with charm packs and layer cakes.
Beautiful Florals and PaisleysThis new quilt features the Tea time collection from Andover Fabrics. We're kitting it in two sizes: a 72" square throw quilt, or, with an additional border a 90" square bed quilt. Kits are limited - call to reserve yours now.
New Diane Knott group from Clothworks!We're kitting this sweet, simple Christmas card holder with the fabrics that just arrived. Groups from this designer are a sell-out and we expect Peppermint Cottage to be one of our hottest selling Christmas lines this year. You're sure to see more projects featuring this group (including a quilt in an upcoming McCall's magazine) so collect your yardage now!
You've been waiting to see the new Buck-A-Block fabric choices and we're excited about the new groups we selected at Spring Quilt Market for this popular program. This year, we'll once again offer the new quilt in two color stories. First, a Black & White quilt using the new Quest for A Cure fabric, Cambridge Square. The second choice is a beautiful, blue and brown group called Flying Cranes.
It has a soft metallic sheen to it and an Asian feel. We begin taking sign-ups in June with the first blocks available in July. Stay tuned for details!
Halloween Arrives...We know, it seems early - but this new Halloween fabric from Northcott is SO cute, we thought you'd want to get a jump start on all your spooky projects. We're planning goody bags with the panel; stay tuned for samples.
NEW collection from Northcott36 different fabrics in two palettes - warm and cool - provide texture for your quilts and other projects.
We believe that just one look at this charming new collection will make you believe in Santa! There's something about Nancy Halverson's fabrics that make people remember the important things in life-family, laughter, dreams, hope. These are just a few of the heartwarming themes of her new Christmas panel. With warm colors and loads of rich textures and plaids of rich garnet red, amber, loden green or teal, I Believe in Santa, is the perfect choice for all your holiday projects.
This entire collection is in now!Aviary is inspired by vintage prints and field study engravings from a time when the world outside was shared through drawing rather than photographs. Full of detail and texture in a supple palette of pinks, greens, aquas and cream, this refreshing collection is elgant and sophisticated. Classic florals and masterfully crafted paislies make this a collection that exemplifies beauty by anyone’s terms.
Escape from the pressures of life and refresh your senses through soothing colors and trendy designs. Garden inspired fabrics that reflect nature’s organic essence...
Use these fabrics around your home as quilts and home decor products to accentuate a restful ambiance; or mix and match to create countless fashion accessories.
New Fabric Arrivals from ModaAviary by 3-Sisters. (Due in mid-March) Aviary is inspired by vintage prints and field study engravings from a time when the world outside was shared through drawing rather than photographs. Full of detail and texture in a supple palette of pinks, greens, aquas and cream, this refreshing collection is elgant and sophisticated. Classic florals and masterfully crafted paislies make this a collection that exemplifies beauty by anyone’s terms.
Neptune. (Arriving next week.) Tula Pink takes us on a nautical adventure under the seven seas and to the shores of distant continents. Keep an eye out for glimpses of exotic shells, bashful fish, turtles and sea horses all woven into unassuming and familiar patterns. Deep blues, refreshing aquas, coral pinks and seaweed greens make this aquatic wonderland worth a closer look.
Patisserie. Patisserie is romance and inviting color all tied up with a pretty ribbon! The palette is a muted combination of soft, vintage colors that make your mouth water- with names like butterscotch, frangelico, pear tart, angel food, sugar berry, butter cream, frosting and marzipan. Make the Sweet Sugar Swirls kit with two honey buns.
Flower Fairies from Michael MillerThe Cornflower Fairy arrived last week - for a very brief visit. You could say, she flew out of here. Well, we DO have the Cornflower Fairy panel and the panel of 12 different periwinkle fairies but many of the coordinates are on re-order. We'll let you know as soon as they're back in stock. Waiting for another color fairy? Sunshine Fairy is due in next, in mid-February, followed by others in the series.
New from Timeless TreasuresRefresh & Counterpoint from Karen Montgomery for Timeless Treasures. An assortment of soft blues, whites and tans with a "spa" feel.
NEW from Free SpiritThis new group is one of many we've added to increase your fabric choices as we expand our contemporary fabric collections. Soft greys and periwinkle, mint and chocolate. Great for Home Dec, bags, wearables and quilts for large scale prints.
New fabric from Free SpiritYes... it's really called Hot Flash. And we imagine this is exactly what a hot flash would look like if printed on fabric! Urban, funky & playful geometric and floral fabrics by Luella Doss and Andrea Schuster.
New from AndoverAlphaBuddies both teaches and delights with a panel comprised of twenty-six adorable animals and their corresponding letter of the alphabet. The collection features bright and cheerful coordinates to accompany the panel.
If you liked Little Blessings, you'll love this group from the same designer. We'll be cutting, sewing and kitting just as soon as the holiday rush is done!
By April Cornell for ModaSpring will sing in this lush garden of juicy florals and peppy polka dots. April Cornell has a gift for creating abundant boquets of natural splendor and Nature's Chorus is no exception!
New from Moda...The long awaited return of Erin Michael's paint by number fabric is finally here. This encore takes to the woods, a forest wonderland of majestic deer and lush foliage. From painter's palettes to woodgrains, coloring in the lines was never this much fun.
New Laurel BurchThis newest collection from Clothworks features a jungle panel in Laurel's signature style and colors and several coordinates in bright, bold hues.
New from AndoverAn Asian inspired group with florals in blues and soft peach. Perfect for a One Block Wonder or wearable.
From Terry Atkinson for Red Rooster FabricsFresh, fun prints in colors that are easy to decorate with. Paisleys, all over tile prints, and tone-on-tone. Fabrics are featured in Let's Do Lunch and Time Out Quilts.
New from Classic CottonsThis collection features 13 pieces of black, red and cream in floral prints and paisleys.
Dashing Roses
As Seen in Fons & PorterAll of the fabric needed to make this adorable Giant Panda kit is now available. Quilt finishes 62" x 74".
Gypsy PrincessThis paisley print is the 2009 Hoffman Challenge fabric - here's a sneek peak - the fabric should arrive next month with a dozen coordinates! Want to know more? Visit www.hoffmanchallenge.com
Beautiful prints inspired by nature. This color palette ranges from bright to bold and soft to deep. The bamboo and large fern design will add a new dimension to every quilt project. This endless colour palette is versatile for both patchwork and creative art quilters. Nature's Palette is suitable for both traditional and contemporary quilt artists.
New American Jane from ModaHop, skip, run and jump, it’s Recess time! This collection of retro inspired fabrics is as much fun as your first rubber ball or new box of crayons. The bell has rung. The laughter, shouts and giggles are building as the children hit the playground.
New Moda by 3 Sisters
Take a walk through he crowded streets of London’s Portabello Antiques Market, an overwhelming cache of vintage finery and antique trinkets. The discerning eye knows exactly what it’s looking for here; bold rich color, florals, textures you can fall into and a sophistication and elegance that withstands the test of time. These 3 sisters know how to shop and they know how to turn inspiration into a collection of supple fabrics full of depth and detail.
Whimsical and Witty Fabric kits for Newton All Year available in blue and green. This newest juvenile group from Clothworks celebrates the seasons with this adorable lamb.
New Fabric designed by Jason Yenter...for In the Beginning Fabrics. A warm and rich palette in burgundy and green to illustrate the concept of time passing. Clock faces, antiqued picture frames, and old wallpaper with birds and bouquets. Book of quilt designs available.
Curious Kitties ArriveMake the adorable door hanger and pillow featured in Fons & Porter Fall issue of Easy Quilting. The fabric arrived today, along with dozens of novelties from sports to sushi to stamps!
Summer Sunflowers...So many large florals!
Make an easy striped table runner from this group from Timeless Treasures.
Portugal from April Cornell for Moda FabricsApril Cornell never ceases to please with an unexpected color palette and an unconventional approach to traditional prints. This collection of florals both large and small come in a citrus blend of gold, coral, olive, and periwinkle blue. Portugal prints are sweet and anything but subtle, just the way we like it from our favorite world traveler.
Hoffman Holiday Fabrics in...and many more. We've received all our Christmas fabric and have over 100 pieces from traditional gilded Hoffman to whimsical snowmen, repro miniatures from Marcus and soft Nancy Halverson 12-Days of Christmas. Now is the time for the best selection of focus prints, stripes for table runners and borders, and those amazing Cardinals that keep coming back year after year - and are always the first to go!
Very Hungry Caterpillar...... Back in stock! If you've been waiting for the return of Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar, we received our re-order on Tuesday, May 28. Pre-paid kit orders will be cut and shipped. Please call the shop to reserve yours!
Portrait Quilts with Marilyn Belford
Coming...October 4, 2008. Full day workshop with Marilyn Belford. A Workshop that guides you through the transference of design, applying fabric, and free-motion machine embroidery for embellishment of Portraits. Now accepting pre-emrollment by phone.
The new Timeless Treasures Complexion Collection is a 10-piece collection of beautifully shaded skin tones is perfect for doll making, photo quilts, and appliqued faces. The subtle shades transition from Alabaster to Java.
New Laurel Burch Christmas FabricIf you're a Laurel Burch fan, you will not be disappointed with the new holiday line, Bountiful Blessings. Just in, the panel, stripe and several coordinating prints for bright, cheerful quilts.
The Next Duck, Duck Goose!Remember that cute fabric line? Well here's the follow-up. Need we say more? Move over Hungry Caterpillar... Oh, speaking of the caterpillar, we have a huge shipment due shortly and a wait list of folks who are making the Fons & Porter featured quilt or the quilt Andover designed. Not on the list? Call us. Then, we'll call you the day it arrives. As far as the Penguin goes, we're told he's "on the water" which means the fabric is on the boat so it's 6-8 weeks away. Trust us, it's worth the wait.
Salt Water TaffyThis is the new quilt kit for the second group of Tonga batiks from Timeless Tresures. Our first group, which made the Jungle Fever kit, was such a hit and we liked this collection just as much. Debbie won the "sample lottery" with this quilt and she's begun stitching with our pre-shipped sample kit from Timeless. These are 30 of the almost 100 batiks we have coming in the next few months. We do love our batiks!
Central ParkYou've seen the ads for the new, green Tonga batiks from Timeless Treasures. And soon you'll be able to see the fabric (and quilt!) at Sew Inspired. This group is one of several new batik collections due in the shop in late June. Deb R. has graciously agreed to make this sample - you know how much she loves curved piecing and this quilt is right up her alley!
New Fabric from Sherrill KahnThese pieces exemplify Sherrill Kahn's signature painterly style in bright, bold color combinations. The prints are based on Sherrill's original artwork, and include lustrous metallic overlay for even greater texture and dimension. Make stunning quilt designs, wearable art, or quilted sculptures.
The Very Hungry CaterpillarEric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric arrived this week - yet another sign of spring at Sew Inspired! Eric Carle's storybooks were favorites with my children... and I have always loved the bold collage of colors he used to illustrate. We have the entire collection so you, too, can reminisce while you quilt!
Kaffe collection grows! Check out our Graphic Trio tote (Indygo Junction pattern) made from new Kaffe fabrics. Lots of great dots!
The paintbox palette continues to grow!The next group of Lonni Rossi's colors and textures have arrived from Andover. This collection features earthy mid-tones. Collectors boxes of 20 fat quarters are available!
Every season, Quilting Treasures will be releasing a series of colorful fabrics to commemorate the movie, culminating in Fall 2009 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Our first group is here. From Dorothy's dress to her slippers, these are collector's pieces!
"Spectacular views and various creatures such can be observed in the Yalke or Wetlands of Australia both in the dry or wet seasons. These are illustrated by June Smith in her new painting, “Yalke”. During the dry season vast water masses revert back to wetlands and waterholes; becoming refuge for waterfowls and many other migratory birds of Australia.
June Smith is known for very neat and well defined composition. She spends most of her time with Karangka Arts which is a well established contemporary Aboriginal artists group in Santa Teressa, Northern Territory."
The first group of this new collection from Kona Bay has arrived! These pieces are limited edition art on fabric - stunning Geishas with several coordinates.
It's been another busy week for the UPS folks!The Blythe group celebrates creativity... Create stunning collages by combining prints of old world maps, pen and ink calligraphy and found French elements. Shown here is the antique bouquet of wild roses on a distressed background.
Anna Griffin's Maime pieces offer tropical, 1950s Floridian flare! And, Charlotte is simply elegant and reminiscent of an English garden with its beautiful climbing roses.
We thought this Heat Wave collection would warm up your fabric stash with its hot colors and flowing, culturally-inspired prints. Check out the "Fair Play" pattern - lots of motion in this quilt!
Think of Lonni Rossi's new series as a palette... ... colors and textures designed to mix and blend with other fabrics (though we think they'd look spectacular together and can't wait to see Deb R's bargello color wheel!). My daughter has recently taken up painting with acrylics and part of the thrill is caressing the tubes and squeezing out bits of each color and mixing them together - something we quilters can relate to!
These collector boxes of the bright palette are available now and the mid tones and pastels will be coming later this spring.
Well, not quite. The recent snow made spring seem even further away. But, Easter really is right around the corner. And, these adorable Hoppy Spring fabrics from Clothworks are funnier than last year's Dipped Chicks. Even cuter still is our little Yo-Yo bunny, happily perched by these fabrics waiting for spring. Haven't joined the yo-yo craze? This may well be the project that changes that... just ask Heidi!
New Neutrals from Michael Miller!After receiving so many bright and colorful fabrics over the last few weeks, the arrival of the new basic group from Michael Miller was a little strange... these 20 fabrics range from white to cream to latte. Yum. So what can you do with all those basics? We like the quilts in Alex Anderson's Neutral Essentials. Michael Miller also has a few projects on their website. Check out the latte log cabin. Yum again. (Can you tell I like coffee?)
Bundles and coordinates available!These beautiful asian prints are selling quickly. The challenge fabric is also available in a darker colorway. These peacock prints will make a great One Block Wonder!
Reserve your palette now!We recieved the new paintbox collection by Lonni Rossi - eighteen colors and textures sure to enhance your palette, or should we say stash? A box of fat quarters will be available for this group, the brights, as well as the next two (mid tones and pastels) being released three months apart. This is sure to be a collector's item. We have limited yardage for serious collectors - don't miss out!
2008 Hoffman Challenge Fabric is in! Visit the Hoffman Challenge website for details on this fabric and the annual challenge. We received the first group of beautiful Asian fabrics from Hoffman and expect the next group - including nine batiks that coordinate with the challenge - to arrive shortly.
Yum! Fabric that looks good enough to eat. Or, maybe to eat off of? The new Party Time collection from Makower would make sweet runners and placemats for any celebration. Cupcakes, petit fours, hot chocolate and strawberries. Plus dots and little cherries!
New Reproduction Fabrics Begin Arriving!One of our core strategies in 2008 is to build and maintain a bigger department of reproduction fabrics. At International Quilt Market, we began by ordering 50 bolts from Windham's various collections due out between now and Spring - including Williamsburg and the Mark Twain collection due in March. Today's delivery included 13 bolts of Dargate Lavender & Mint, c. 1830. Margo Krager has designed this beautiful reproduction collection in a palette that maintains the integrity of both pattern and color of the original designs first printed 175 years ago.
More fabric arrived today!This shipment was from Westminster Fibers and included Carla Miller's Shine collection in red plus her scripts in every color. Kaffe Fasset's new book, Quilts In the Sun, is here, too. We're anxiously awaiting his new fabric - due to hit before the end of the year.
It'll be a busy weekend of cutting and sewing!Among them, 18 bolts of Fanciful Felines by Laurel Burch for Clothworks. We have dots and daisies... and cats. We also shuffled to add City Girls from Benartex to "Funky Town" and Sand & Surf arrived from Marcus along with more Sahara cloth in pretty pastels.