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Posted by granny on Jun 30th 2009 | Filed in 2009 Christmas | Comments (0)

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Posted by granny on Jun 23rd 2009 | Filed in Fun Stuff | Comments (1)

Holiday Fabric Review 2009

New Holiday Fabrics 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FROSTED MEMORIES FLANNEL

by Holly Taylor from Moda. 

The soft warm colors for this line berry, winter pine, mocha and cream - all blend together for a lovely line of fabric, with snowflakes, grass, stripes and miniature snowflakes. 

The original collection included 36 prints.  I have 20 prints and 1 panel.

 Web picture:

frosted memories moda

My picture:

 frosted memories jpeg

Frosted Memories PATTERN BOOK from This & That.

frosted memories book

Features patterns for quilts, table runners, table toppers, wine bottle tag, pillows, card holder, and bag. 

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 Winter Joy
by Sue Zipkin from Clothworks

Wonderful cool colors with snowmen and snowflakes!
There are 15 prints and 1 panel.
Web picture:

winter joy fat quarter

My picture:

winterjoy mix

Click for Free pattern  or purchase Winter Joy Kit:

winter joy quilt

 

Peppermint Cottage
by Diane Knott from Clothworks
This line is sure to be big hit as Diane Knott sends us another cute line for Christmas!!

With peppermints, cottages and a cute panel.

Web picture:

peppermint joy fqb

My picture:

 peppermint jpeg

Click for Free pattern or purchase Peppermint Cottage Kit

peppermint pattern

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WINTERGRAPHIX II

From Jason Yenter and In The Beginning Fabrics,

These are the classic colors of Christmas!
With some new stripes and new prints added.  All the prints from WINTERGRAPHIX I & II coordinate together!
wintergraphix mix

My picture:

 winterphapixjpeg

Pattern Book: WINTERGRAPHIX
Read the review about this at Gabbi Abbi

winter star quilt

Posted by granny on Jun 19th 2009 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

Really cool butterfly!

Posted by granny on Jun 18th 2009 | Filed in Nature | Comments (0)

Anticipation…………….

peony 1

peony 2

peony 3

 

 peony 4

 

Posted by granny on Jun 16th 2009 | Filed in Nature | Comments (0)

Sneak Peak at new fabrics coming:

2009 Spring Fabric Market - this is where I go to look and buy at all the new fabrics coming out this summer and fall!
Here’s a sneak peak of some of what will be coming:

French General from Moda

french general

Asian Batiks from Robert Kaufman
asian batiks 

Frolic from In The Beginning Fabrics

frolic

Simply Baby in blue and pink -from Windham Fabrics

simply baby

 

Gallery in Red from Marcus Brothers

 red

Posted by granny on Jun 12th 2009 | Filed in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

“As Seen In” Fabric Trends Spring 2009:

Childs Play Quilt

Designed by Kathy Brown for Troy Corp. 

 ”AS SEEN IN” Fabric Trends Spring 2009
page:40

childs play quilt

It’s a kids life!  From playing in a ten, on a playground, in the water, sand or snow -Kathy Brown’s Play Date Fabric Collection
represents playtime from January thought December!  

 

Make quilt time playtime - have a child personalize
his or her block with a name, hand print, or artwork!

Finished size: 69″ x 88″ (twin size)

Finished block size: 9″ square

Number of blocks: 14 star, 8 setting

Skill level: Easy piecing!Purchase kits here: Childs Play

childs play quilt 

Panel and outside border:

childs play panel     outer border

Here are the prints for the blocks

childs play 1

Fabric requirements:

1 panel 1/4 yd white
8 prints @ 1/3 yard each

1 1/3 yard green tonal
3 yards Black dot

Not included in kit:

5 yards for backing 
 

Posted by granny on Jun 9th 2009 | Filed in "As Seen In", Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

Take a quick tour of my garden

 and see what’s blossoming now:

Posted by granny on Jun 7th 2009 | Filed in Nature | Comments (0)

Can’t find fabric - help needed!

I have a quilting friend who has been looking for this piece of fabric and can locate any. So, I told her maybe someone out the WWW might and could help. 

Does anybody know what fabric collection or manufacture this comes from?

Posted by granny on Jun 6th 2009 | Filed in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Pattern Review: Wintergraphix Holiday Project Book

 WINTERGRAPHIX 

Holiday Project Book

By Jason Yenter & In The Beginning Fabrics

 wintergraphix book

 Inspiration for this book and fabric collection WINTERGRAPHIX II is definitely nature.  Jason captured some of the wonder and excitement that winter brings.  The patterns in this book celebrate winter more than a particular holiday - so.. whatever holiday it is that you enjoy this time of year, hopefully the projects will help to decorate your home and create an environment full of beauty and joy.

 The book is soft sided with 6 projects ranging from easy to intermediate. The instructions are easy to read with lots of pictures. The patterns have two colorways listed so you can choose from either blues or reds.
Backing fabrics are your choice - just make sure I have the required amount in stock and let me know at check out which one you want!

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WINTER STAR

This is the most traditional pattern in the book.  A simple star block mixed with “flying geese” creates a beautiful quilt in either the traditional red and green, or a slightly more contemporary blue and green.
Finished size: 55 1/2″ x 55 1/2″
Skill level: Intermediate - simple piecing
winter star quilt

Fabric Requirements:
 1 1/2 yds white for blocks
1 1/2 yds red for blocks
1 yard green for blocks & binding
1 1/4 yds red for blocks, sashing and inner border
1 7/8 yards red for outer border

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 TABLE RUNNER

 This table runner will be a lovely base for your table and would look wonderful with coordinated napkins made from one of the featured prints.

Finished Size: 14″ x 52″
Skill level: Easy piecing
wintergraphix table runner

Fabric Requirements:
3/8 yd white for blocks
3/4 yd red for blocks, outer border, and binding
1/3 yd green blocks and inner border
1/2 yd blocks and setting triangles 
1 7/8 yd backing
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GLOBES
This quilt is a celebration of the beauty of ornaments.  The large circles work well to show off your favorite fabrics and could be further embellished to add even more holiday charm.
Finished size: 66 1 /2″ x 66 1/2″
Skill level: Intermediate piecing & applique
wintergraphix globes 
 
Fabric Requirements:
2 3/8 yd white for blocks
4 @3/8 yd for blocks
1 1/3 yd red blocks sashing and binding
1 yd green sashing
2 1/8 yd red for border
4 3/8 yd backing
 
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CRYSTAL BLUE
This quilt really captures the beauty of a snow-cover world! The pattern has a light airy feeling to it and the combinations of the whites and prints, plus the different blues, gives it a cool, crisp feel!
Finished size: 77 1/2″ x 77 1/2″
Block size: 30″ x 30″
Skill Level: Intermediate - piecing
wintergraphix crystal blue

Fabric Requirements:
5 yds white for blocks and sashing
1 1/3 yds dk blue blocks
1 1/3 yds blue blocks and cornerstones
7/8 yd blue blocks
1 1/3 yds lt blue blocks
1 1/8 yd blue inner border & binding
2 3/8 yds blue outer border
5 yds backing

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HOLIDAY HARLEQUIN
You will really like the simplicity and graphic boldness of this pattern.  This is one of those quilts that would look great draped over your couch, or it could also make a really cool table covering.
Finished size: 44″ x 56″
Skill lever: Intermediate piecing


wintergraphix holiday harlequin 
Fabric Requirements:
1 1/2 yds white diamonds & edge triangles
7 @ 1/3 yds diamonds
1 yd green diamonds & binding
1 7/8 yd red diamonds and border
3 3/4 yds backing

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TREE SKIRT

 This is a really easy-to-make tree skirt, and it looks beautiful when finished - you almost hate to cover it with presents!  They have used all the same fabric for the diamonds, but it would also look nice using a variety of prints.
Finished size: 82″ diameter
Skill lever: Easy piecing

wintergraphix tree skit

 Fabric Requirements:

2 yds red diamonds
1 7/8 yds border
4 1/2 yds backing

  

Posted by granny on May 28th 2009 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

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