New models from our Quilt Market favorites

We have been sewing and sewing and sewing.

There where so many great ideas at quilt market its really hard to choose what to make first. 

That said I hope you enjoy our new models. 

The little girls dress above was made from the Happy go Lucky fabrics from Moda that just arrived. 

Perfect for summer this restyled halter pattern is in stock. 

The adult schoolhouse tunic is fun and I found the directions easy to follow. 

Also great for summer, you might need to make several to wear. 

Patterns are on the way, reserve yours today. 

With out a doubt my favorite new pattern was for the bucket shown above. 

The pattern is in stock, 4 sizes are included and they recommend a new product called

 stiff stuff by Lazy girl.

It is easy to sew with and helps the buckets maintain there shape. 

You will definitely want to try making some of these for gifts .

The fabrics featured are from Noteworthy for Moda. 

One of my favorite collections.

I will be making several and can't wait for our canvas to arrive.

 Canvas has a little more body to start with and has that clean look we saw over and over. 

If you are looking for a new project, stop by the store to see all the new patterns and fabrics. 

For our out of town friends I am always happy to mail fabric and patterns. 

We are also working on our Christmas in July samples.

Save the date,  Saturday, July 20th and plan to join us.

Thanks for stopping by. Janeese

Quilt Market in Portland Oregon teasers

We saw so many wonderful fabrics, patterns , books and ideas at quilt market this year.
Sue Spargo is one of my favorites and I was able to bring her new book Earth N' Twig back with me and
her Creative Stitching book.
Her fabrics from the Folkloric Bloom collection are also in stock.
(shown above in the quilt)

                                      Ooops this was one of my many photo screw ups.
                                      Walking those aisles and collecting brochures.

The rhododendrons where in full bloom and took your breath away. 

It is so very lush and green. Truly a gardener's paradise. 

At first this sculpture did not sink into my sleep deprived brain,

 but the eggs and the chickens really made me smile. 

Patt from the staff was my fun companion and deserves the title of Super Quilt Girl. 

We trucked up and down the aisles for 3 days, 

and saw way to much awesome fabric.

This cute little bag was made from our Noteworthy fabric by Sweetwater for Moda.

Don't you love the lime green zipper. Me too.

This is really a little bag, we have had this pattern and will reorder it shortly.

This is the floor and my purse at the Denver airport, another of my photos goofs.
We where up before 4:00 am to catch our flight home and sleep depravation was taking over.


Good news is we are home safe and checking in new merchandise, planning new models,
finalizing our plans for our Christmas in July. Stay tuned. Janeese

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