A sure sign of Spring

These sweet birds are part of a lovely group of cotton fabrics that has just arrived from Cloth Works.

There are several companion prints available to help inspire you and for all you bird lovers there are many cute bird themed fabrics in stock. We got a little carried away this year and know you will find one that is your favorite.

FYI: On a really exciting note grab a cup of your favorite beverage and find a little time to enjoy some photos from the 2011 Tokyo International Quilt Festival . I found them thru craftgossip.com Scroll down and you will see a photo and the title. Jan at bemused.typepad.com has uploaded her photos to her Flicker Album to share . Leave her a comment.

Is fabric your Passion?

For many of us fabric is a true passion and Im not sure what it is that so totally sucks us in.

Maybe its the colors , the patterns, the possibilities and maybe its just the sheer joy of touching and planning. Hope you are finding some time to pursue your passions . I cant wait to find the perfect pattern for these fun new fabrics.

Do you have spring fever?

I know I am longing for spring and you must be to. These happy fabrics by Val Pillow and Anne Maxfield called Gypsy Bandana for Michael Miller fabrics will inspire you to sew pillows , napkins and other projects for Spring. To see more ideas there is a great interview with them over at http://Sew4Home.com on Tuesday , February 15th ( An interview with Fabric Designers Pillow and Maxfield). Check it out to see lots of fun pictures and projects featuring these fabrics. We carry the above coloration called Gypsy Jewel. I love this blog and often find inspiration there and hope you will to.

On another note I stopped by one of my favorite stores in Lincoln last week, Simply Bungalow when I had a few minutes. Pam and Heidi always have new fun merchandise (vintage furnishings ) and I highly recommend you take a peek. Their address is 1353 South 33rd Street and I believe they are closed Sunday thru Tuesday, tell them we sent you .

Armed Forces Fabrics

We hope you will love all the wonderful new fabrics featuring the different branches of the armed services that have just arrived . Plus we had to sneak in a few others featuring planes that we wanted to share with you. There are more choices than we could show here so stop by and take a peak.

Cracker Snackers made with Central Park

This is such a cute quilt made with Kate Spain's new Central Park Fabrics for Moda.

Patt used a fun pattern Cracker Snackers designed by one of our favorite designers Quilt Soup. She dropped it off at Mary Dittenber's tonight to be quilted and we made kits all afternoon. One has already sold. Let us know if we can save one for you.

Approximate size is 53" X 66". The close up above is a more accurate color representation.

We also received a nice selection of fabrics featuring all the different branches of the armed forces today. I will post pictures soon.

Beetle Boy Baby Quilt

These pictures just don"t do this quilt justice , so you will just need to stop in and see it. The top picture is a closeup of some of the bug fabric. The second picture is the backing and the third one is the front. We have a limited quantity of kits so give us a call and we will reserve yours today.

We have added a new class to our class schedule "Sew In" with Lora Rocke. One session Come sew on your projects , bring your machine and let Lora help answer your sewing questions. It is just $10.00 for 3 hours. Sunday , March 13th Limited space. Questions give us a call. 402 489- 1067

Are you saving the day, Saturday March 19th , to join us for QIY (quit it yourself. )We know you have questions about preparing your projects to quilt . We want to help with some of the basics. We will have experts giving talks and available to answer your questions. Please join us its Free.

Lions and Tigers Oh My

These adorable new flannels have just arrived and these are only a small sampling of this new group with lions and zebras and polka dotted hippos even. Just to cute, so you will just have to stop in and see them all.

We are currently working on 3 new baby quilts, one is being quilted by our friend Mary Dittenber,and Patt is making one using the new Central Park by Kate Spain from Moda and the cute flannels above will be cut up tomorrow . Mary's model features the new beetle bug fabrics by Cloth Works.( all primary colors ) We will post a picture as soon as it is finished.

FYI; Please keep in mind when you purchase flannel that the average shrinkage is 4 inches per yard and it is not unusual for them to shrink to only 40 " wide. Better to be safe than sorry when figuring yardage.

Pom Pom De Paris by French General and a Minky Scarf

The new charm packs Pom Pom De Paris from Moda have just arrived. These wonderful fabrics inspired by rural antique french fabrics are the latest addition to the popular French General series. The noticeable change is the addition of sweet soft rosy pinks and little birds along with the fabulous soft reds and creams you have come to love with each collection.
Hope you love the scarf. The polka dot minky that we showed you yesterday is so soft and I used some quilt soup fabrics that were all the perfect colors for the other side. What a quick easy gift , I know you will want to make several. Stay warm and safe.

Minky Minky Minky

New Minky in the cutest prints has just arrived. Great for quick easy baby blankets, choose your 2 favorites (one for each side ) and add a little top stitching around the edges. Done!!!

Battting can be added ,but you don't have to.

I am working on several new projects. A quilt that is coming along slowly, a scarf I finished with the new minky, (I will post it tomorrow) and a pillow I am still designing in my head.

Isn't it amazing how a few good snow days can get those creative juices started. How ever before that happened I cleaned out a closet ,no kidding . Stay Warm!