quiltology...

Nothing like a little new fabric to chase away the winter blues.

Denyse Schmidt’s new fabric collection HOPE VALLEY has arrived!  We've got the full collection in the shop and available online.  

This collection was inspired by the can-do community attitude and the creative and homey economics of the depression era.  The warm and cozy hues take their cue from a vintage-tinged country landscape.  There are 8 new prints in three warm and inviting color ways—Fiesta (oranges and berry pink), Piney Woods (lush sage green with warm gold and brown) and New Day (grey tones with steely blues.) 

Everyone who’s been in and seen the fabrics says the same thing—these fabrics are perfect for making guy quilts!  We all know how hard it is to find fabrics that are gender neutral and these fit the bill nicely. 

We’ve also stocked up on Denyse’s new quilting patterns—including Cog + Wheel, The Proverbial Quilt, Stocking the Odds, Hills n Hollers and her popular Single Girl wedding ring inspired pattern. 

Fat Quarter Friday returns this week.  All fats are just $2.50 each!    

Brrrr--stay warm everybody and see you soon.

the q staff!

I don’t know if it was the minus zero wind chill outside—or my wicked vitamin D deficiency—but I’ve been craving some bright sunny color—so I ordered the entire California Dreamin’ collection by Jenean Morrison.  I guess you could call this my winter light therapy—in fabric form of course.

Those of you into scrapbooking may know Jenean Morrison from her happy flowery surface designs. Her fun and colorful designs have been licensed for use on giftwrap, stationary, rugs and partyware.  Thankfully, her whimsical style is also available on cotton fabrics thanks to Freespirit/Westminster.

Jenean is a painter and graphic designer who lives in Memphis with her new hubby.  She describes her creative style as “eclectic modern” because she infuses the classic modern design form with her own unique random twists and turns.  Samples of her work are posted to http://www.jeneanmorrison.net

We'll be posting more fabrics and patterns over the next few weeks.  Stay tuned...

See you soon…