Fun new prints from Melody Miller’s new collection Ruby Star Shining. Printed on Kokka’s fabulous home decor weight linen. Cool related links: Fat Quarterly hosted 12 Days of Ruby Star showcasing 12 different tutorials that feature the Ruby Star Shining and Ruby Star Rising fabric collections. Melody’s Ruby Star Shining Quilt Market Samples. A variety…
The full collection of Domestic Bliss by Liz Scott arrived this week. The colors are amazing. A bold palette of Robin’s Egg, Azalea, Eggplant, Red Plum, Teal, Curry, Pink and a splash of Red and Orange in just the right places. The Goldilocks Principle in action – keep swapping bolts until each fat quarter stack…
Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches debuted her Woodland fabric collection in the Lecien booth at Fall Quilt Market. The samples featured Natalie’s fabric, embroidery designs and sewing patterns. Each creation a delightful showcase of her talent. *** The bold color palette of Sarah Fielke’s St. Ives collection also appeared stunning in the Lecien booth. Pink,…
Modern Whimsy is the latest collection from Laurie Wisbrun For Robert Kaufman Fabrics. The fabric has a gorgeous hand and is printed on 100% Organic Cotton Sheeting. Crib sheets, baby quilts and pillowcases would all look amazing in this fabric. The fun Barn Babies baby quilt was on display at Quilt Market. The pattern is…
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…
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…
The Woodlands by Khristian Howell features happy woodland characters combined with a strong supporting cast of tone on tone woodgrain prints, small flowers, and a forest of trees. The color palette makes me smile! The full collection is available as yardage and a FQ set. *** Anna Griffin launched Blend Fabrics at Fall 2011 Quilt…
Fat Quarter Tuesday is all about Hoodie today. I’ve been a long time fan of her designs and am overjoyed that her fabric is now being printed by Timeless Treasures. The fabric quality and colors are top notch, a perfect match for her vibrant artwork. First up is Catch of the Day. A great collection of…
I’m back from Quilt Market and feeling refreshed and a wee bit harried as I catch up. Going away is a good time to decompress from the routine of job and life so I’m determined to be focused, less stressed, and joyful as I go about my daily routine. I’m working on my trend report…
Amy Butler’s new collection Lark features an amazing range of colors and eclectic prints. I especially like the inclusion of several designs in a single colorway. They stand on their own and add complexity to the line as a whole. Amy’s description of Lark from her website: The spirit of this collection is inspired by…
