If you are a fan of Denyse Schmidt and her Katie Jump Rope collection by Free Spirit, then you will like reading Jaime's informational and fun blog called Room for Young Ones. Her recent post is featured on Denyse and some of the inspiration from her collection. The Katie Jump Rope fabric has been one of my shop's best sellers, especially since it's discontinued.







Jaime gives many ideas for children's rooms from wall art to furniture to floor coverings and gives information on where to find items shown on her blog. So, if you are needing some design inspiration for your child's room, you might find just what you're looking for at Room for Young Ones.

The UPS man has become my new best friend lately. He brought me another box from Moda. I absolutely adore everything French country, so I fell in love with this collection when Mr. T and I were at Quilt Market in Houston. It's American Jane's, A Breath of Avignon by Sandy Klop. The colors are in fabulous blues and greens, with warm yellows and reds that are true to the French country style.

The latest edition of Quilt Almanac 2010 shows the border fabric used to make a tablecloth and napkins designed by Sandy, and the pattern can be purchased from American Jane. Wouldn't you love to have this to cover your table this summer?



Or, how about a quilt like this one that we saw made from A Breath of Avignon fabric at Quilt Market.





I have the whole collection....yes, all 31 fabrics in my shop.
















I hope you've enjoyed your "tour" through the South of France. Alright, we can imagine, can't we?? Anyway, I hope you visit my shop and see all the newest fabrics I've gotten in. I'll even leave the light on for you:)

Spring in a Box

I don't know about you, but I am definitely ready for Spring! This is our second go-around with snow here in Arkansas. An inch or two may not be so unusual, but 8 to 10 inches is NOT normal for here!!

Here are the views I saw outside our door this morning.





I'm a sunny day type of person, and I was just about ready to go for some light therapy!! when this box arrived on my doorstep.



I call it my "Spring in a Box" because it was filled with bolts of the most beautiful Spring fabric, Verna by Kate Spain for Moda. It was just what I needed to lift those winter time blues away.

You can find these fabrics already listed in bundles and individually in my shop. Here, you'll see just a sampling of what I have in the shop. I hope it gets you ready to anticipate the arrival of Spring, also. Enjoy!

I'm Famous!

Well, almost. A fellow Etsy shop owner e-mailed me this evening to let me know that her fabulous wedding is featured on-line with Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine.



And, guess what, my shop (Fabric Bee) is listed in the resources that was used in Sam and Ian's wedding.

You just have to read about Sam and Ian's wedding and all the wonderful details that were put into the preparations before and on the day of the wedding. You can also get to their site by The Bridal Guide Blog by Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart Magazine.

Thank you, Sam, for letting me be just a small part of your BEAUTIFUL day. And, to Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, for a few seconds of "fame". Who would've ever thought it!!

What a year 2009 has been! So much happening in our household.

This was a big year for births.

First, I birthed my new business on Etsy. It has been quite a successful year, and has kept me busier than I thought I'd ever be. I'm so grateful for all my customers and the wonderful people that I have met through my business.

We also had 2 new granddaughter's born this year. Miss P was born to our son and daughter-in-law in July. And Miss MJ was born in October. As both live in 2 different parts of the country, we have traveled quite a bit to spend time with these 2 new little ones and the rest of our grandchildren that now total 6! I ask myself...is it possible for me to be old enough to have 6 grandchildren!! I am glad that I'm young enough to enjoy them though.

Christmas was a special time for us this year, as we had all of our family home with us, for about a week. It just seems that all is well with the world when we are all able to be together. Mr. T's mom also came to spend Christmas with us this year, so she was able to see all of her great-grandchildren.

We actually were able to get this whole group together to have a Christmas family picture after Christmas Eve church services. It's not easy to get little ones to cooperate for a picture, but I think they did really well:)



Ever since our children were little, we always had a birthday cake for Jesus. I used to decorate it more, but this year I was lucky to get candles on it! We always put candles on for each person in our family to remind us that Jesus came to earth for the salvation of each one of us.



There is nothing better than seeing the wonder of Christmas through a child's eyes.



"And the stockings were all hung with great care."



"With hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there."



I definitely think that Santa Claus arrived with packages this year!



But, after everything was opened, there seemed to be more fun playing in the wrapping.



I hope all of you enjoyed your Christmas holiday with loved ones as much as we did.

And, now as the countdown to the New Year begins in our part of the country, I want to wish everyone a healthy, happy and blessed New Year 2010!

xoLynette