Summer Song

Okay, summer isn't here yet in the United States, but I can already hear the frogs croaking in the pond and the mosquitoes are already out in droves here in Arkansas. And, the Summer Song collection by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake showed up on my doorstep this past week to really prepare me for the summer season. It also reminded me to stock up on the sunscreen and bugspray.

I have this whole collection in my shop. It comes in 3 gorgeous colorways with luscious oranges, hot pinks and wonderful greens that mix and match so well together. If you love polka dots like I do, you will love the dots in this collection. And, what would a summer collection be without a songbird! You can almost hear the beautiful music they make when you see the musical notes coming from the songbird's beak on the Songbird fabric.

I have the fabrics from this collection listed separately and in bundles in my shop. It will surely bring a smile to your face and put a song in your heart:)

Just in Time for April Showers

This is how the skies have looked recently here in Arkansas.



So, it seemed only fitting that I should receive a box filled with fabrics from the Rainy Days and Mondays collection from Riley Blake Designs. This line was created by 2 new designers that happen to be sisters, Melissa Synder Wood and Rebecca Snyder. Their designer names are Melimba and Beccabury.

I fell in love with this collection at the Houston Quilt Market and loved it even more when it arrived. Here's an example of what is in my shop.













There are also some great fabrics that go along with these that I have to sell separately or as a bundle.





I just received a phone call from Riley Blake and their new collection, Summer Song, is due to arrive next week...the whole line in 3 colorways! Can you tell I'm definitely ready for Spring and Summer to arrive!

Here is a sneak preview of what is due to arrive in my shop, so be watching for my listings.















It's Daylight Savings Time here and it takes me forever to adjust! It stays light out longer now, but for you night owls, I'll still turn my porchlight on for you:)

Till next time.

A Little Whimsy

Anyone that knows me very well knows that I like anything that's whimsical. Some of the words used in the dictionary to describe whimsical are: playful; light-hearted or amusing; quaint; fanciful.

That's one reason why I was so excited about Fig Tree & Co. ,Joanna Figueroa's new fabric collection for Moda.

Joanna featured her first retro kids line at Quilt Market in Houston. She said, " I have been so excited to do a kid’s line even though my munchkins are mostly a bit too old to enjoy the fabric and the goodies we’re making from it… the youngest of our brood is in heaven! If she thought it was all for her before, now she is actually right!

The collection is called Whimsy. And although it is a kid’s line, it is also versatile enough to be a fresh, stand alone Fig Tree line, blending perfectly with all the other lines before and after it. If you remove the 2 more clearly “kid” prints-the rest of the line is classic fresh vintage Fig Tree! So really it is like having 2 lines in one."

This fabric has the most wonderful feel and has the soft fabric colors in beach, milk and light reds that are so classic Fig Tree.

I guess I better quit talking about it and actually show you this wonderful fabric. Of course, I had to add a little bit of whimsy!







You can find all 19 of these fabrics in my shop. I also have 2 new Fig Tree & Co. patterns that I'll be listing called Jelly and Jam and Sunwashed that look beautiful with the new Whimsy fabric.

So, head on over to my shop to view all the new lines I've gotten in this month. I'll be sure to leave the light on.

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:)