Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} I dedicate this post and photos to my vegetarian daughter.  I recently... Continue Reading

QuiltersBuzz roving reporter, Tracey Lamphere, gives us a sneak peek of the new fabric collections coming from In The Beginning Fabrics and gives us a bit of an inside look at the company and some of its fabric designers.... Continue Reading

Whew, summer is over.  My kids are back in school...I have one in elementary, one in jr. high, one in high school and one in college. (Here is our Christmas photo from last year.)What did you do this summer vacation?... Continue Reading

Do you Bamboo? Bamboo is not just for panda food anymore! With over a thousand known species of bamboo, it is the hip "renewable" plant.  Our friends recently put down a bamboo floor in their home and it looks awesome. ... 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

“In this beautifully rendered fabric group, by Beatrix Potter, you'll meet many of Beatrix's friends - endearing Old Mrs... Rabbit, the mischievous Peter Rabbit, and his adorable cousin Benjamin Bunny and of course sweet Jemima Puddle-Duck. Continue Reading

I just got a press release from Joyce Robertson at Westminster Fibers announcing that it will be buying FreeSpirit Fabrics as of January 1, 2007 Continue Reading

My new found friends, Anna Maria Horner (mother of five) and Heather Bailey, (mother of a ten and two year old) are cool and hip artists and quilt fabric designers…And they both made a BIG splash at Quilt Market. Continue Reading

Each Market there is an event called “Sample Spree” which is an opportunity for quilt shop owners to buy samples of quilts, patterns and fabric lines. Continue Reading

Fall is in the air, especially in Ohio where Amy Butler is busy at her studio working on new designs and patterns—all to be presented at Fall Quilt Market in a couple of days. But here, once again, is a sneak peak of some new goodies… Continue Reading

Quilter, designer, artist, and fellow blogger (a featured “Woman of Blogland” by Quilter’s Home Magazine), Pat Sloan will be debuting a new line of fabric in a couple of days at Fall Quilt Market. Continue Reading

Here is Amy Butler writing to us from her studio, with a sneak peak of her new products and an update from her Ohio workplace.. Continue Reading

There is lots ‘o new stuff coming from the design studio of Amy Butler. She just emailed me an update…

Amy and her studio staff is busy making samples, designing and packaging her goodies as she readies for Quilt Market which will be held in Houston at the end of the month. Continue Reading

Here are all of the new colors for Denyse Schmidt’s line” Free Market Fancy” for Free Spirit Fabrics…now in colors of pinks and yellows! Continue Reading

Artist/Designer, Anna Maria Horner writes more today about her fabric collections with Free Spirit Fabrics. Continue Reading

Anna Marie has one line of fabric already out, “Bohemian”, and another one coming your way soon!

Meet Anna Marie Horner! Continue Reading

Weeks Ringle, of FunQuilts, is a regular contributor to the "WhipUp" blog and she posted a wonderful article titled  "Becoming Fabric". Continue Reading

I was curious about the “organically grown and naturally dyed” cotton fabric. And Avlyn is offering a free pattern for their quilt made with the line. Continue Reading

I am the mother of three boys and I am always looking for good “boy” fabric and patterns. I get tired of all the dinosaur and truck fabric out there! Continue Reading

Say Hi! to Kirsten and Cath from Australia…this dynamic duo make up the design team for “Prints Charming”… (I love their name.) And they are getting noticed in the U.S! Continue Reading

Here is another “scrap buster project”. Look at these fun oven mitts made by Karen at Pink Chalk Studio. She made them by piecing fabulous scraps together, using a layer of batting and a layer of Insul-Brite. She even used her leftover quilt binding to bind the mitts. Continue Reading

Here is a “scrap buster” for you! Look at this fun knitted scarf made of hundreds of fabric scraps all tied together. Knit with the basic garter stitch so it is super simple and fun! Continue Reading

See the quilts!
What fun!
See how different they are!
See how alike they are!
Made with the same pattern called “Oh, Olivia”
Fun! Fun! Fun! Continue Reading

For a good time, a chance to meet some other quilters in your town or surrounding area and to be exposed to new quilting ideas, techniques and good deals…join your local quilt guild! Continue Reading

I discovered some new quilt patterns that I think speaks to you “modern quilters” or to the seasoned quilter, looking for a refreshing change Continue Reading

Cat lovers, quilters and sewers will love sewing this cat basket for their favorite feline friend. I ran across this tutorial through an online link at www.whipup.net. Continue Reading

If you are looking for something fresh and whimsical, Amy Bradley has the quilt patterns for you. Amy of Amy Bradley Designs has two new books out one called “Peek-A-Boo” and the other “Quilter’s Yearbook”. Continue Reading

I found a new friend in Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup. She is the maker and designer  of "hip  and fun" quilt patterns that have great appeal for the young quilter and for the seasoned veteran. Continue Reading

We are fortunate to have more inspirational Denyse Schmidt products coming our way ....and even the inspirational Denyse Schmidt herself in person... Denyse is the guest writer today. Continue Reading

Here is our chance to hear from Denyse about what's new at the DSQ (Denyse Schmidt Quilts) studio, her  fabric line, Flea Market Fancy, and other new projects and products.. Continue Reading

I started out just focusing on fat quarters and fat quarter patterns! We then began carrying yardage in most fabric lines so customers can get coordinating fabrics for borders, binding and backing as well. That led to carrying a large assortment of kits that we try to keep fresh, original and unique Continue Reading

Here are some tips from Kristin at SewMaMaSew! about sewing on oilcloth. Continue Reading

Oilcloth is making a big comeback. And it has great appeal because many of us
 remember oilcloth tablecloths being underneath our bowl of macaroni and cheese lunch. Continue Reading

At one of my local quilt shops, Material Possessions in Lake Forest, CA; they posted some interesting facts about Fat Quarters. Continue Reading

And what else is in store for us from Amy Butler?
Well, for starters Amy has her first sewing book coming out. Continue Reading

Amy Butler is introducing two new patterns and these patterns will be available for purchase at your favorite retail shop in mid-May. Continue Reading

Amy Butler keeps on doing it. And doing it well! The response from you readers about the “Belle” fabric line for quilters has been wonderful….(Click here of a sneak peak of Belle.)

Now, here is a chance to get a “sneak peak” of Amy's  new Home Décor line…FOREST. Continue Reading

Just a bit of news…I heard from a fabric representative that Robyn Pandolph is switching over to FreeSpirit Fabrics. Robyn used to design for Moda Fabrics, then South Seas Imports, soon we will be seeing her lines being distributed by FreeSpirit. Continue Reading

Girlfriends is a salute to all the women we love and rely on to remind us of what’s important. These textiles are named for some of the people that have made life more fulfilling and inspiring for Jennifer Paganelli. Continue Reading

There is a great new way to get a “taste” of four different fabrics …by buy a half yard of just one piece of “fat eights” fabric. This is new concept from designer, Marsha McCloskey, is called “Fat Eights and Friends” is produced by In The Beginning Fabrics. Continue Reading

I had to know more…. so I asked. And Denyse Schmidt was happy to answer all my questions about the new line of fabric coming out this spring called “Flea Market Fancy”. Continue Reading

I am Gina Halladay and I am a crafty girl. I have the need to create. I quilt, I knit, I embroider, and I have great skills with the hot glue gun, band saw and an 8” belt sander. I like glitter Continue Reading

I can't say that I have a great track record of making or keeping New Year's resolutions.  That is okay. Each year I set out to do a little better than the year before.  Even if I don't totally succeed, the process is good for me - I like it. Continue Reading

Need a good holiday gift idea for your favorite quilter? How about the perfect gift of fabric and fudge! Continue Reading

Occasionally, you might find a wonderful scrap or two of vintage fabric or a yard of “hip” fabric from the 70’s. Continue Reading

Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Continue Reading

One of my favorite quilt blocks to make in the snowball block. Continue Reading

Robyn Pandolph's new line for Spring is romantic and yummy! Continue Reading

I love these charming little packs of fabric... Continue Reading

Some understand and see my vision, others don’t.  But I usually, press on and sew up my design. 

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More highlights from the International Quilt Maket featuring Amy Butler, textile artist. Continue Reading

One of my most favorite designers to show her stuff at Quilt Market was Amy Butler, an artist, textile and pattern designer who creates fresh and inspiring designs with her wild big print “vintage-flavored” fabric lines and designs. Continue Reading