Goodies from the Quilt Market!

Sweet and Pink  

...News from The Quilt Market

I have added another $20.00 to the giveaway gift certificate from AllegroFabrics...we just need about another 40 people to leave a comment.  Get your name and email address in the comment section under this post...Sunday is the last day to enter...!!!

This is the booth from Michael Miller!  It is just stunning...and this is only one corner of it!

All of these ruffles are pre made...sold like ricrac...

Patty Young from ModKid Boutique has these fabric dolls available in panels.  the cute little clothes will be available as a free download on her blog.

I just fell in love with this brand new pattern company, Bridget and Lucy.  These skirts are made with MODA Jellrolls, a bit of tulle, and an elastic waist...There is also a cute little hat pattern!  Oh My!  I know what I will be buying from MODA tomorrow!  This looks sooo much like a LilyandEbony set in the making...

SchoolHouse at The Quilt Market

Oh my Goodness!!!!!  First I would like to say that I am totally awed by the number of comments for the AllegroFabrics $20.00 gift certificate giveaway.  I am going to offer another $20.00 if we reach 200 comments by Sunday night.  I am reading every single comment and enjoying all of the positive remarks from all of you!

Today at Quilt Market many presenters gave sneak peeks of their new lines, showed tons of cool samples and offered tutorials.  They call this event SchoolHouse.  It was hard to pick and choose which sessions to attend.

 

This is the newest line from Pillow and Maxfield.  This delightful creative duo designs for Michael Miller.  I sold out their collection very quickly last fall and I know this one will go fast as well. They offer a few colors ways and one is perfect for holiday.  Their samples are so eye catching!  What do you think?

 

I am always looking for new kids patterns and this in particular from Amy Butler is perfect!  It's a simple to make hooded raincoat, perfect for all of the laminates that are coming out.  This is one of her own patterns and I will be buying it for sure...An you can bet that LilyandEbony will sew up a few samples!

Here is a very interesting sample of Princess Bella Pattern from Izzy and Ivy.  This is made using Australian Aboriginal fabrics from a line that I am highly considering buying into...these are MILD prints compared to the majority they create...It's just such a stunning dress in these lovely prints.  I do not know if Izzy and Ivy has any NEW patterns out...will report back on that tomorrow!

Patty Young had a very nice presentation featuring the new Michael Miller Knits.  This lovely quilt was made with the knits!  We all got to touch it...soooo soft!

She also had a video demo of 5 different ways to hem with knits...it included methods from professional to home sewing with a very old machine.  I took copious notes which I will post when I get home and include a copy with every yard of knit fabric I sell. 

Patty is wearing a very sweet little top and skirt she made with the knits...It looked sooo cute on her...my pic does not do it justice!

Sew for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to get out your sewing machine and plan a few wonderful projects.  A few new pillows on the sofa, fresh drapes, moving your toddler out of the crib and into a big kid bed with a new quilt, spring dresses, and special event clothing are just a few of the many ideas that come to mind.  AllegroFabrics has over 700 bolts of fabrics, most of them in Spring colors and prints.  I think my favorite new prints are the kaleidoscope Euro ones.  They are bright and fun, not too big and not too small.  Get ready for Mother's Day!  I have a few wonderful apron patterns and some lovely handbag ones as well that are perfect for gift making and giving.  They are quick to make and by adding a few trims here and there, they will become unique creations.  New fabrics arrive everyday! 
Check on Saturday for a new collection that will go on a special sale.  Remember to use your repeat customer 15% discount.  Use this code at checkout:  15shopnow

This sample set was created by LilyandEbony using 2 prints from The Rose Fairies collection by Michael Miller.   Patterns for the Juliet overtop and the ruffle bottom pants are from the AllegroFabrics shop, both by Pink Fig.  Contrasting fabrics from different collections pop the colors in the roses and leaves.  Light pink linen pants fabric adds interest.  Trims are everything from velvet ribbon to crochet edge ribbon.  Starting from basic patterns, this turned out to be a unique set!

See the fabric collection HERE