Windham Fabric Snip-its

Adventures at QuiltCon

We are back from Austin, TX with big smiles on our faces.  Boy did we have one amazing adventure celebrating the modern quilt movement at the first EVER QuiltCon.  Below are pictures of some of the wonderful things we saw at the show.  Feel free to flip through and get inspired. 

 

 Chevron Improv Quilt made by Irelle Beatie using The Premier Collection by Lotta Jansdotter.

 

Retro Modern Shapes by Heather Davidson featuring The Premier Collection by Lotta Jansdotter.

Puzzle Me Not by Nicole Maroon featuring Lotta Jansdotter’s stripe from her Bella collection.

 

Sing It Out Loud!  by Karen Anderson Abraham using Bella by Lotta Jansdotter as her backing.

 

Here is literally some eye candy from QuiltCon. 

 

Tangerine/poppy by Denyse Schmidt

 

RGB Modern by Sherri Lynn Wood

Overgrown by Alison Glass

 

Unraveled; Made and quilted by Kati Spencer

 

 This quilt by Victoria Findlay Wolfe won best in show.

 

If you haven’t already heard, Heather Ross has joined Windham Fabrics !!!

                        Here is a SNEAK PEEK of Briar Rose by Heather Ross.

Everyone had a lot of fun at Lotta Jansdotter’s Sunday Shop.

 Lastly, we would like to give a special shout out to the Modern Quilt Guild in Austin, TX for doing an outstanding job on coordinating QuiltCon 2013.

To view more pictures, be sure to check out Windham Fabrics on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest!!!

My Sunday Shop with Lotta Jansdotter at Quilt Con in Austin, TX

My Sunday Shop featuring Lotta Jansdotter will be inside the MQC at the Austin Convention Center at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street. The booth is #425 and there you will find her popular remnant bags, totes, charm packs, measuring tapes, paper goods, fat quarters, skirts and other lovely bits and bobs for sale. So come by to simply say "Hej" or to be part of my raffle ( Yes, she will have some free giveaways too)! A good deal of fun packed into one little 10x10" booth.

Click here to learn more about Quilt Con!

Hope to see you all there!!!

Heather Ross at Quilt Con 2013

Earlier this month we announced to everyone that Heather Ross will be debuting her newest collection Briar Rose for Windam Fabrics.

A collection of 20 quilting cottons and 4 jersey knits.  Now Heather wants to know if you are going to Quilt Con...

Love at First Bite

Warning: This blog entry might make you hungry!!

If you have a sweet tooth and adore cupcakes then Love at First Bite by Color Bakery will satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy yummy patterns of assorted cupcakes topped with all different kinds of colorful frosting. The prints in this collection look good enough to eat and will add a touch of sweetness to any sewing project.  Whip up some delicious kitchen accessories such as napkins, aprons, table runners, chair covers and place mats. Few temptations are as irresistible as cupcakes so make sure you indulge in this ultra sweet fabric collection.

 

This delicious collection is in store now so be sure to contact your local sales rep or favorite quilt shop!

“I Like You” Trend Report From the World of Barbie

Barbie is always sporting the lastest fashion and hippest trends. Whether out shopping, enjoying a day in the country or lounging around at home we count on Barbie to be dressed to a T!

Ooo La La!  We spotted Barbie on the streets of Paris, making the shopping scence dressed head to toe in garments made with “I Like You” fabrics by Amy Sedaris!

Barbie enjoys a relaxing day in the country in her “I Like You” stained glass skirt and polka dot peasant top.  Word on the farm is that Barbie has even amazed the farmers wife in her frilly country girl outfit!

Barbie says, “There is no better way to end your day than cozying up at home with Ken in our I Like You jammies”!!

 “I Like You" by Amy Sedaris will be in stores April 2013 so keep your eyes peeled for this spectacular new fabric collection.

To view the full “I Like You” collection please visit www.windhamfabrics.com

Check out Amy’s latest craft book “Simple Times: Craft for Poor People”.

Rebecca by Mary Koval

Mary Koval always seems to amaze us with her gorgeous fabric collections.  Her latest creation is Rebecca, a beautiful collection based on fabrics from England that were made in the mid 1800’s. The main floral print was inspired by a piece of cotton chintz fabric from 1870.  The dainty floral patterns in the Rebecca collection give off a whimsical feeling of romance and beauty.  Rebecca is perfect for all home décor projects.

IPad Case

Coasters and Pin Cushion

Reversible Casserole Cover

Click HERE to download this free project!

Rebecca is in stores now so be sure to get in touch with your favorite local quilt shop.

 

Win a Fat Quarter Bundle of Rebecca

 

Starting Monday, January 14^thuntil Sunday, January 20^th
enter in a chance to win a Fat Quarter bundle of Rebecca.  

All you have to do is leave a
comment below on our blog telling us what you would make with the Rebecca fabric collection. 

Prize winner will be selected by a
random drawing.  Entries received after Friday, January 20th will be
disqualified.  Check our Facebook page on Monday, January 21^th to see if you are the winner.

To find out about more giveaways and
contests become a fan of Windham Fabrics on Facebook

To viewout more about Windham Fabrics
and the Rebecca collection go to http://www.windhamfabrics.com/.

Unexpected Amy

In 2009 New York Magazine presented a photo essay of eclectic New York City apartments.  In this shot of Amy Sedaris’s library nook she uses chair cushions made from Windham’s Presidents collection!  We love the unexpected setting for this traditional fabric.  But of course we have come to expect the unexpected from Amy when she wore a dress made out of the very same design in an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L02zpnfF0h8

Fourteen New Collections

Part II: "I Like You" by Amy Sedaris

Blend right into the scene in your very own rick rack patchwork jumper!

Amy cozies up in a polka dot nightgown with an assortment of “I Like You” pillows and her new autograph dog.

How crafty!  “I Like You” wallets, change purses and
jewelry boxes.

Check out Amy’s latest craft book “Simple Times: Craft for Poor People”.

I Like You by Amy Sedaris

When we got to know Amy, and after our little project together
began to gain steam, we kept asking "what will she think of next!?!"
As we like to say, design ideas are great but as soon as you have fabric,
that's when the fun really begins.  Well, we weren't disappointed as the Amy
Sedaris's crafting juggernaut continues…

Are there traditional uses for fabric from the wonderful world of
"I Like You?"  Of course there are, but why would anyone
stop at a simple bed ensemble when for example Amy's rick rack patchwork makes
a lovely pair of matching slippers!  

The red pom poms are the cherry on top of these tulip glass
curtains. And if there is enough fabric left over who wouldn't want a matching
skirt!

An honest to goodness sewist can never make
enough throw pillows

Check out Amy's latest craft book “Simple Times: Craft for Poor People”.