little apples

Look what just arrived in my shop this week.  Little Apples from Aneela Hoey.  She is such a great fabric designer!  I met her at Quilt Market last spring and she was giving everyone fake tattoos of the girl in the red coat.  I loved that idea!  At my shop you can have a fake Hello Kitty tattoo :)

You can see why I love her fabric so much!  Just my colors.  Moda always has the best booths at Market and make them so fun to visit.  Don't you just love this quilt hanging behind Aneela?  Looks like one I would love to make. 

Aneela also has some whimsical embroidery.  I  personally love the doll and doll blanket.  Even though I don't play dolls any more (except when asked), they look so irresistible to sew up!

And finally!  You are invited to come by my shop this week for my Grand Opening celebration. Beginning Friday, Sept. 23, 24, and 25th.  It will be 3 days of FOOD, FUN, and FABRICS!  Plus lots of giveaways, and a free sewing class all day on Saturday.  I'll see you there!

summer baby

I have been on a sewing hiatus this week.  It seems like every time I do a show, I spend a week or so picking up the huge mess I made in my sewing room.   And I do end up spending a lot of time on my computer.  I just can't seem to step away from it!

So today my girlfriend and great neighbor, Kathryn stopped over.  The 5th grade teacher at the elementary school is having a baby.  And she came over to pick out a present.  Which is a lot of fun because Kathryn used to be textile designer.  She loves to look through my fabrics and she always picks out something that I haven't used yet.  And then she uses it in fun combination's or just unexpected ways.



Which is great that she uses what I already have.  I often buy fabric with no idea of what I will make with it.  And what she picked is this fresh, summery fabric.  I always thought I would make a special dress with a little white peter pan collar with it.  Now, it will be a classic baby onesie and minky blanket combo.  I will also be making up a set for my shop, if you're interested :)  I'll also show you a new photo when I'm done.