30's Playtime Favorite's

The name "30's Playtime"  brings to mind the carefree hours of youth from a long ago era, as imaged by this charming 'gang' .  All of them ready to load into the jalopy and head off to the rural youth dance down a dirt road …

The name "30's Playtime"  brings to mind the carefree hours of youth from a long ago era, as imaged by this charming 'gang' .  All of them ready to load into the jalopy and head off to the rural youth dance down a dirt road yonder.  That's my grandmother holding the bouquet.  She, a farmer's daughter, likely had few  leisure hours to herself. This would've been a special day for her to enjoy.  She sewed most of her own clothes , probably this lovely dance dress too.  It was she and my mother that first taught me to sew, which I loved from the the very first stitch!  Now I'm happy to be able  have this vintage inspired collection of 1930' prints in our quilt shop.  I can hardly wait to pick out a quilt pattern and get stitching!

Chloe's Closet has designed the colors and presence of a vintage Springtime into this classicly inspired collection: 30's Playtime Favorite's from Moda Fabrics.  Forty prints, Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes for your next project.  Pair the prints with some of our Bella Solids, or...... to get to right to the sewing machine we also have Bella Precut selections in an array of 30's inspired colors!

A Valentine 'Kiss Kiss' for Quilters #Aurifil #ModaFabrics

This Giveaway has ended, congratulations to our winner , Sonja M!

Here is your opportunity to win a bundle and get started with some Valentine quilting fun! 

Moda Candy! Just in time for Valentine's DAy

                                     VALENTINE'S AURIFIL!

KISS KISS by Abi Hall for Moda Fabrics

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This bundle for our January blog giveaway includes Fabrics from Moda's KISS KISS collection by Abi Hall:

  • (8) Fat Quarters
  • (1) Yard Cloud Dots - for background or blender
  • (3) Mini Charm Packs!

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No Valentine prize would be complete without the thread I LOVE so much - so we've included a couple of LARGE spools of Aurifil  50WT MAKO cotton thread!  Thread colors  are 2250 RED and 2311 MUSLIN  

Good Luck to you and thanks so much for participating!

This Giveaway has ended, congratulations to our winner , Sonja M!

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Giveaway ends January 20th,  2015. For complete rules click HERE

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Frozen! December's Blog Giveaway featuring Disney's #Frozen collection fabrics and #Aurifil Thread

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER DIANA L !! THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR PARTICIPATING.  STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT FUN FABRIC GIVEAWAY!.

Fabrics from Springs Creative -Cozy fleece, flannels, plush minky and vibrant cotton prints ALL  are adorned with the fan favorite characters of Disney's Frozen.

What would you stitch up if you had a bundle of these fun fabrics?  Well..........start thinkin' on it, because we are putting this bundle (8 yards in all!) in the offing for our December blog giveaway.

And to sweeten the deal we're adding a couple of LARGE spools of Aurifil  50WT MAKO cotton thread into the mix!  Thread colors  are 5005 and 4020 Medium Turquoise and Fuschia.  

No matter what you are stitching together, using Aurifil thread to do it is going to make you a  very happy sewist!

 

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Giveaway ends December 11th, 2014 For complete rules click HERE

Giveaway Prize bundle is as pictured above.


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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER DIANA L !! THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR PARTICIPATING.  STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT FUN FABRIC GIVEAWAY!.

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Holly Jolly This and That

Sew many patterns I want to make!

 A book by Sherri Falls for This and That Pattern Company

Now that Thanksgiving has been enjoyed, I am revisiting this Book (it has 18 great Holiday Projects in it!) This is my favorite book in the shop right now.  Even more so now that December is afoot!

 One sweet pattern in the book is the 'Oh Christmas Tree'  tree skirt.  I made this one from a 25th and Pine Jelly Roll click HERE to get your Jelly Roll.

 Besides being fun to make and pretty when finished , I like that this project uses up nearly the entire jelly roll.  You'll need some other fabrics to make the binding, ties and backing.

The hexagons in the tree skirt are pieced in nifty rows,  No set in seams or tricky business in this festive project.  A 60 degree ruler is a most helpful tool for cutting the tree skirt pieces.  I like this one from Creative Grids rulers 

3 of the projects in Holly Jolly this and That

Quilting Up Christmas...........Festive, fun & fabulous November giveaway!

Congratulations to Vicki H. our Giveaway Winner! Thanks so much to everyone for participating. Our next giveaway will begin soon .Another opportunity to win fun quilty stuff is coming your way!

Christmas is on it's way , but there will still be plenty of time to stitch up some quilty Christmas projects if you are the lucky winner of this marvelous prize!

 

Precut Honeycomb packs and coordinating yardage of 25th & Pine by Basic Grey for Moda Fabrics ....enough to have too much fun with this sweet holiday fabric collection!

But wait wait..............there's MORE!

 Three yummy spools of Aurifil thread!   So merry and bright!

We are SO excited to be able to host this fun giveaway!

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Contest ends on November 20th, 2014.

Congratulations to Vicki H. our Giveaway Winner! Thanks so much to everyone for participating. Our next giveaway will begin soon .Another opportunity to win fun quilty stuff is coming your way!

Holiday Project? Meet me at the Corner of 25th & Pine.......

Come visit this festive collection in the shop HERE.  

                              

                              

 #Aurifil threads to match all your Holiday Projects!

 #Aurifil threads to match all your Holiday Projects!

   

 

 

 

    

    

Happiness is Holiday blanketstitch #Aurifil 2865 green 1103 red #Moda @BasicGrey 25th&Pine #JukiLove

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Quiltober Giveaway #Aurifil #Moda

ENJOY THE SEW this fall and enter to win our Quiltober Prize: Hello Fall fabric bundle and matching Aurifil threads!

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED

CONGRATULATIONS to our Quiltober Giveaway winner Amanda B !
Thanks so much to everyone for participating...stay tuned for our next giveaway. It will start soon. The prize will feature one of our pretty Christmas fabric collections.......hmmmmm which one should it be?

Fabric Bundle has 13 Hello Fall Fat Quarters & Hello Fall fabric panel. Aurifil Threads include 3 LARGE Mako Cotton 50 wt spools with 1422 yards ONE (1) each in the following colors 2214, 2360, 2890. Approximate Retail value of prize i…

Fabric Bundle has 13 Hello Fall Fat Quarters & Hello Fall fabric panel. Aurifil Threads include 3 LARGE Mako Cotton 50 wt spools with 1422 yards ONE (1) each in the following colors 2214, 2360, 2890. Approximate Retail value of prize is $80.00. Contest ends Nov. 4th, 2014. 

What might you create with this cute Hello Fall Panel?

What might you create with this cute Hello Fall Panel?

Frozen

The Frozen Collection has arrived in the shop!

from the Springs Creative Group.  Licensed by Disney. 

from the Springs Creative Group.  Licensed by Disney. 

Choose from a bright sisters panel, assorted cotton prints, flannels  and Minkee.  Click on the picture of Elsa and Ana or HERE to visit the fabrics in our shop

Smudgy Cat Gets a Quilt

I recently enjoyed the quilty pleasure of a few days at my favorite quilt retreat in the company of good women and gentlemen quilters.  One project I wanted to play with at retreat was to develop a throw size quilt (this one is about 40" x 60") with the Smudgy Cat fabrics from Benartex.  Click HERE to visit this collection in the shop.

One panel, 8 or 9 fat quarters of the Smudgy Cat prints, and a few hours later --- this quilt is what I happened upon.  I think this fabric is so darn cute, it may not have mattered what shape my design took :)   the resulting quilt would be adorable anyhow!

The fabric worked itself so easily into this design that now I think it's even cuter.

I will write up some instructions and get kits put up on the webstore next week.  If you want a kit even sooner please send me a note HERE and I will try to put on some speed getting the kits available for you.

The panel comes in a tan colorway too, which we could plug into this same design format.......or maybe we'll let this Smudgy Kitty inspire us easily into designing a second adorable panel quilt!

thanks for reading.....Enjoy the Sew!




Snow Happens, part deux.

While we wait (ever so impatiently) for the Red Snow Happens fabrics to arrive in our shop we are happy to offer these cheerful Blue Fat Quarter Star Bundles.  Pair this sweet bundle with the Snow Happens Panel and a yard or two of the Snow Happens Border Print to get started stitching up a blizzard of quilty fun. 

Click on the pictures to visit these products in the shop.

Click on the pictures to visit these products in the shop.