Monthly Archives: November 2011

Fat Quarter Tuesday Giveaway – Tina Givens Lilliput Fields + November Solids Club Figgy Pudding

Tina Givens Lilliput Fields

The latest collection from Tina Givens is called Lilliput Fields. Tina Shares that her inspiration began with ancient weaving and tapestry designs. On her blog she shows an image of Suzani tapestry, an ancient tribal textile from central Asian countries. It’s intriguing to see her process move from inspiration to the final design. Lilliput Fields…

Valori Wells Little Wallet Round-Up

mosaic for Valori Wells little wallet

Valori Wells Designs Little Wallet Sewing Card 1. a little orange floral wallet, 2. Inside of Wallet, Valori Wells, 3. Wallet for Soph, 4. Little Wallet, 5. Hawaiian little wallet, 6. Echino wallets by Poppyprint, 7. BAMQG-GiftForRuth1, 8. first Christmas gifts of the season, 9. Batik wallet

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale

Pink Friday

Sale continues through Monday, November 28 at Midnight. Sign up for the Pink Chalk Fabrics newsletter to always be in the know!

Stitch Lab Pattern Friday – Bucket Bag by Keyka Lou

Keyka Lou Bucket Bag

Project Name:  Keyka Lou Bucket Bag Downloadable Pattern Dimensions: 12″ wide x 14″ high x 5″ deep (front to back) with a 22″ strap Sewist: Carrie Carrie made this darling bag with fabrics from Echo by Lotta Jansdotter. She loves all the wonderful designs in the Echo collection and had a great time combining multiple prints on the…

A quilter? Not me.

The first time I saw this quilt was shortly after Kathy hired me at Pink Chalk. The Flower Show quilt designed by Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle of FunQuilts.com, appeared in Quilts and More Magazine Spring 2010. It has since been re-released in the BH&G Perfect For Precuts volume 1, 2011. I am not a…

Fat Quarter Tuesday Giveaway – Dear Stella

dear stella booth at quilt market

Dear Stella is new fabric brand. Their Quilt Market Fall 2011 launch showcased 8 new collections. The booth presentation was modern, understated and fabulous. That big ribbon on the right is their Best New Exhibitor prize! I’m enjoying the mix of modern, contemporary designs with a soft, fresh color palette. The quilts and projects on…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Wrap Up

Bird Mobile

Group Project – Bird Mobile The entire Pink Chalk Fabrics Team had fun with this one. Each created their own bird.  The personalities show through! Forward from Kathy: I vividly remember the day Carrie came up with the idea of sewing every project in the One-Yard Wonders book. When we sat down to do some…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 46 Finished Projects

cat bed

Projects 100 & 101 mark the 46th and final week of our One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Thank you for following us, we enjoy your company. Week 46 – Project 100 Better-Than-a-Box Pet Bed – designed by Adrienne Lodico page 274 Kathy selected Amy Butler Design Lark Treasure Box Charcoal – Home Decor. Materials Needed:…

Little Bits Quilting Bee by Kathreen Ricketson – Book Review + Giveaway

Little Bits Quilting Bee

Little Bits Quilting Bee: 20 Quilts Using Charm Squares, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and Fat Quarters by Kathreen Ricketson is packed with fresh, modern ideas for using pre-cut fabric packs. As the founder of WhipUp.net, Kathreen has a keen view of online quilting trends and activities going on around the world. The book includes a…

Dyeing to Stitch with Candy Glendening DVD Blog Tour + Giveaway

Candy

I first met Candy when she volunteered to test the Note Taker pattern oh so many years ago (May of 2007 to be exact!). Candy was an awesome contributor to that pattern and has been a friend ever since. I’ve watched her successfully pursue her passion for fabric dyeing and art making and I’m so…