A little paint , a little fabric and the will to get it done.

These fabrics by Julie and Eric Comstock from the 2wenty Thr3e  

collection for Moda inspire me every day.    

Last weekend I painted my bench that was on my patio a medium gray. 

 It was 80 degrees out side. 

Then last night I quilted the fabric above for the cushion until midnight. 

It was 29 degrees out side.

My brain kept telling me to stop and go to bed, but I am stubborn and

 my heart told me to just keep going. 

Sandy from our staff had to help me as I cut the fabric to make the cushion. 

I knew I would only get one chance to get it right. 

The best information she shared with me was to cut my filler

  the finished size I wanted. 

My bench was 40 inches long and 17½ inches wide so I cut the filler exactly that. 

I cut the quilted fabric after we had wrapped it around the filler, which 

was 2 inches thick

 and added a healthy 1 inch seam allowance.

I wanted to add ties to the back and Sandy talked me into adding ties to

 the front corners too.

I looked at foam for the filler but ended up with one that seemed

denser like a stiff batting. 

I am very pleased with the finished product and 

very thankful Sandy was there to help.

I used the top fabric in the mustard color way above, 

but we have the other two colors shown in stock. 

After the cushion was done , I started making pillows

and we finished this one before the day was done. 

Last weekend I also sewed up the little zippy with this collection.

Can you see why I love the 2wenty Thr3e collection so much. 

I hope to make another pillow with the number fabric above this weekend.

Numbers and script continue to be a very popular theme on fabrics. 

Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by. 

I need to go relax. Janeese

So many gray fabrics so little time.

What a great week at the store.

Lots of new fabrics have arrived and we have many projects in the works. 

Our little chair above needed a new fabric seat. So Sandy and I

 auditioned several, but our 

favorite was this fun number fabric from the 

new 2wenty Thr3e group by Cosmo Cricket for Moda.

We have had many requests for gray Minky and the one above arrived today. 

It will go quickly, so stop by the store soon . 

Its great for baby quilts. 

We have several colors of the number fabric in stock. 

I love them all and I know you will too. 

You asked for it and the new gray flannels arrived this week .

Gray has been very popular for all things baby. 

The fun ticket fabrics above are also part of the 2wenty Thr3e  

collection.

So much to love, so little time. 

If you need some inspiration or a project for Mothers day stop by.

There just aren't enough hours in the day.

Sew faster is our new Mantra. 

And there is way to much good fabric. 

Thinking of you . Janeese

New Red, White and Blue fabrics and projects.

We could not wait to share these 

new Americana fabrics that have been 

arriving with you.  They are well worth the wait.  

Patt from our staff just finished this great

new flag pillow for the store. 

We have kits available, quantities are limited. 

And I have sold several already. 

This picture does not do it justice. 

The fabrics below arrived today and we hope to have

 several models soon. 

I was cutting and auditioning fabric all day. 

I just love these fabrics and was so happy they finally arrived. 

The quilt below uses the zig zag tool in 2 sizes. 

It is fun and quick to make. 

Both sizes are in stock, ask for a demonstration 

next time your in. 

Our weather has been crazy , but it is good for sewing,

and not very good for gardening. 

Stop by and take a look at all the new precuts we have received. 

We guarantee you will have a good time. 

Why not start a project for Mothers Day. 

It is only a month away. 

Janeese

5 Fun Projects

Do you like a little hand work .

These sweet little candle mats

by Bare Roots are just perfect.

We just received a new shipment . 

The bunnies above are sure to give you spring fever.  

The quilt blocks are our best seller.

This fun 4 of july candle mat is new to us. 

The kitties are my favorite and we also have 

the one with puppies. 

The sewing candle mat is way to cute. 

We have the patterns available by them selves and the

kits for each mat are in stock too. 

They would be great to take on a trip.

Small, but very doable. 

Let me know if we can reserve 1 or 2 for you . 

Happy sewing and thanks for stopping by. 

Janeese

Ship Ahoy

Nautical has been a popular theme in fabrics the last few years. 

And While I have resisted most that my fabric reps have showed

 me this little group stole my heart. 

The cute fabric with the boats is on the back of our quilt.

The panel and coordinates peeking at the bottom scream summer.

I know one day it will get warmer and this cold weather won't seem so bad.  

The pennants have so many possibilities. 

They are so cute. 

We sewed up a set, but I ran out of time 

to take a picture. 

Here are some of the ideas they showed us.

Patterns are in stock.

More ideas and we also have this pattern in stock. 

Don't you love all the pennants sewn together. 

I can see them made into the top of an ottoman. 

Heres is Patt's from the staffs finished baby  quilt. 

We have kits available. 

Hope you are sewing up a storm. 

I plan to be finishing up a few models soon. 

Thanks for stopping by. Janeese

2wenty- thr3e fabrics

One of my favorite new collections of fabrics found at quilt market was 

designed by Eric and Julie Comstock of Cosmo Cricket fame. 

They are marketed through Moda fabrics and the quilt featured above was hanging

in the Moda booth at market. 

 The circle quilt was also shown in the Moda booth using the collection

2wenty-thr3e. 

This lovely collection has arrived and her are some closeups

 I took at the store this week.

I love the camera fabrics above. 

 Numbers are such an important theme right now.

Tickets are not a theme I had seen before.

Notice the colors: orange, gray, pink and mustard yellow. 

We are seeing a lot more muted colors than in the near past. 

And of course Polka dots and polka dots with plus signs. 

This quilt with the large tickets does a great job of showing 

off the whole collection of 2wenty-Thr3e fabrics. 

I hope you love these fabrics as much as I do.

Come take a look and get inspired. 

We also have the precuts available.

Charm packs, jelly rolls and layer cakes. 

Thanks for stopping by. Janeese 

Oink A Doodle Moo Fabrics

This new children's group just arrived from Moda and is designed by Jen Ski.

The goats are my favorite from one of the fabrics that has several large squares for a quilt or 

you could make pillows or frame them. 

Jens are work is so cute . 

This allover print has great barns and tractors.

Two of the things we are always looking for in living in Nebraka. 

You gotta love all these farm implements.

Another one of the big squares .

This is a close up of the farm implements with a grey background. 

And last but not least these adorable sheep.

Have I stirred up your creative juices. 

We also carry John Deere and International Harvester fabrics. 

Hope you are having  some quality sewing time. 

We have many new things on the fire. 

Happy quilting . Janeese

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