Joanna Figueroa, blogger, mother, quilt and fabric designer tells us about the “Fabric Design Process”, as she guest writes for the QuiltersBuzz again today in Part 2 of her series.  Joanna owns her own company, Fig Tree Quilts, and designs fabric lines for Moda Fabrics. Continue Reading

Happy Birthday! I was lucky enough to celebrate the birthdays and the lives of two special women this weekend.  I was in Malad, Idaho for the 95th birthday of my Grandma Faye and then in Salt Lake City, Utah later the... Continue Reading

 I have had the chance to hang out with Joanna Figueroa, a talented and charming quilt and fabric designer, at a few quilting events lately.  I told her I have been interested in the "inner workings" of how a... Continue Reading

Here is someone doing fun stuff with a bunch of fun fabrics.  Custom Coin Purses. Pick from all of these fabrics shown below and Elisalou will make you a goodie bag especially for you.  These 4" x 4" zippered... Continue Reading

Treat Yourself to An Artist's Date at Asilomar  The second annual retreat geared at developing your inner creativity is in the works.  “The first event last year was a huge success, not to mention lots of fun but then... Continue Reading

 Gregory Case took some photos of Linda McCuean’s quilt for me to share with you.  And I think this close up shot of his really shows off the quilting on this fabulous whole cloth quilt. Continue Reading

Behind the scenes reporter/photographer, Gregory Case, reports again from the film studio of “The Quilt Show”, a new “tv-like” show that will be broadcast over the internet.  The Quilt Show (which “airs” its first episode on April 2) is the brain child of quilters, Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Continue Reading

I got a quick note from Barbara of QuiltSoup announcing that she will debut a line of fabric this spring.  It is called Ellery—named after her granddaughter. And it is wonderful. Continue Reading

Live (sort of) from behind the scenes at the filming of “The Quilt Show”, is my photo friend Gregory Case.  He is reporting from a very rural location in Colorado—dirt roads and all!  He was invited to be the photographer at the studio during the filming, documenting the production of this quilting show.  Gregory, a quilt and textile photographer, has agreed to be a part time “roving reporter” for the Quilter’s Buzz. Continue Reading

If you haven't been hopping...You missed this and this and this.  Not to worry you can catch up...Visit this fun Day Z Dozen Blog Hop. Twelve designers create twelve projects out of fabric from Lakehouse Dry Goods for twelve days. See... Continue Reading

“While surfing the internet the other day, I came across this nifty gadget for helping to keep your fabric STASH organized. I am always looking for ways to keep my sewing room looking good and this product seemed to fit the bill. Continue Reading

There is a new fabric designer getting ready to "WOW" us! Be on the look out for Amy Schimler!  She is a talented and successful artist, illustrator, blogger, and designer, (You may have seen some of her goods at Baby Gap, Target or at a bookstore!) who has crossed over into textile designing.  She just signed a contract to design for Robert Kaufman fabrics and will have a fabric line coming out in August. Continue Reading

  I like that a gal can   start a little  business   next to the laundry  pile   and peanut butter  jar.    -Barbara Brandeburg…quilter, blogger,  designer, artist I like this quote from Barbara---thought I would share it and this critter creation called "Kitty... Continue Reading

Jessica Croker hosted a Block Swap/Chairty Quilt Making Project.  Here is one of the quilts the Block Swappers made. (The other is nearly ready to be quilted.) Continue Reading

There is a new game in Blog-town!  It is a Blog-Hop!  There are one dozen designers creating one dozen projects from one fabulous fabric line.  Each day has a new project and a designer profile.  And it starts on Monday. Continue Reading