Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Why we LOVE Art Gallery!!

  
 
 
I don't know if you know, but we are kinda in LOVE with Art Gallery Fabrics! If you haven't gotten your hands on these beauties then you are missing out! The feel of their cotton is so soft and luxurious you will hardly believe its quilting weight! These fabrics are simply FABULOUS for sewing skirts, dresses, tunics, tops and bags and really anything you'll be putting up to your skin often!! One of our favorite goodies brought back from Quilt Market this Fall were these delicious Color Story Bundles!! Each bundle comes with 10 or 12 assorted one yard cuts from various Art Gallery collections to create a beautiful new arrangement of fabrics that would be lovely together as a quilt, for redoing a bedroom, or creating a season's worth of super chic and standout skirts!! And through Friday at midnight (central time), THEY ARE ALL 20% OFF!! That's right, you'll get 10 yards of this premium cotton fabric for only $80 or 12 yards of fabric for only $96!!!
 
Color Story Bundle - Tea & Macaroons  Color Story Bundle - Lavendar Dreams  Color Story Bundle - Tropicalia 
 
A great Christmas gift idea for a budding seamstress would be one of these fabulous Color Story Bundles in shades that she loves and a great fashion pattern that she can use over and over like Caroline's Simple Skirt or one of Pat Bravo's new patterns featured below!!
 
 
If you need more inspiration you should check out the amazing Ispirational Booklets that Art Gallery makes for some of their collections to really give you more creative perspectives to consider! They really think outside of the box and are using fabric to make life more fabulous at every step! You simply MUST check out the booklet for Rock n Romance! There are just SO many awesome ideas for you to try or to inspire you down your own creative road!!
 
These fabrics have been flying off our shelves since we got them and we've already reordered an especially popular print because it is just too gorgeous for words! You can shop the collection here!
 
 
 
 
The ladies at Art Gallery are just so incredibly creative and their booths at Quilt Market proved that over and over!! I was really digging the Rock n' Romance section, totally modern glam rock that looks as chic as it does cool!
 
 
 
 
And how about Bari J.'s new collection Splendor 1920?? Lovely and hip at the same time, I really am just crazy over that ruffle duvet comforter! It seriously would be the easiest thing to make, especially if you have a ruffler, the perfect starting point for an adorable room makeover!! But that would look adorable in any of your favorite fabrics! 
 
Splendor 1920 Adornament Royal  Splendor 1920 Nouveau Geo Blue  Splendor 1920 English Garden Serene
Splendor 1920 English Garden Feisty  Splendor 1920 Knotted Trellis Gold  Splendor 1920 Delicate Sautoir Grey
 
 
We were thinking some of these fabulous prints would make awesome clothes so we got a couple of our faves to make up some of the new Pat Bravo Clothing Patterns we just got in!!
Click the name for fabric requirements or to order! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How great are these designs?? We just love the inherent simplicity of each piece that still manages to shine with uniqueness and style!! It also helps when you're using some GORGEOUS fabrics to really make these beauties sing! Each pattern comes with full size pattern templates as well as indepth instructions via PDF!
 
But the Boho Dress goes a step further with an instructional DVD that will allow even beginners to go home and start stitching up a new wardrobe! You you'll be able to follow along with Pat by playing the DVD on your TV or computer, and watching her make both options of the dress, step by step, in real time! You basically get a private sewing class for the price of the pattern!!! All throughout the DVD there are super detailed graphics, definitions, and close-ups to help you truly understand and learn how to make the dresses! Plus it comes with the one sided, printed real size paper templates, so you just basically have to pop in the DVD, have your fabric, thread and sewing machine ready and you're good to start sewing the night away!
 
Any of these's new patterns plus a Color Story Bundle or a few yards from your favorite Art Gallery Collection would make a wonderful Christmas gift for any modern girl who's interested in sewing simple yet beautiful fashions for herself!! Or you could pick out your favorite Color Story, and make handmade gifts for all from the ladies on your list with those beautiful prints!! Definitely check out the Art Gallery Blog for great FREE PROJECTS ideas like these!
 
 
 

 
 
They have WAY too many amazing ideas to count so go check out their blog and see if you can't find an adorable FREE PROJECT that will suit everyone on your Christmas list!! They also have adorbale FREE Sewing Patterns on their website! Talk about a wealth of resources, this is why we LOVE Art Gallery and we hope you do too!! Spread even more cheer this holiday season with some of these gorgeous fabrics!
 
Happy Sewing!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Special Cuts 20% OFF PLUS Tons of BLOW OUT Specials!!

 
 
 
 
We are STILL discounting like crazy!! Tons of collections have been marked down between 25% OFF & 40% OFF and EVEN MORE is happening on FRIDAY!! We REALLY need to make room for new collections so help us get rid of this fabric!!!
 
All of our Quilt Across Texas Fabrics have been marked down to 40% OFF!! The 25% OFF is literally STUFFED with amazing fabric, 30-35% OFF and 40-50% OFF Sections are also bursting with MEGA DEALS so get to shopping before that special print you've been hunting for is all gone!!!
 
 
 
We even have new collections discounted like Windsor Lane by Bunny Hill Designs! AND DON'T FORGET!!! Christmas Yardage is 25% OFF and most of our Halloween Fabrics are now 35% OFF!!! ALL of our older Lecien collections are 25% OFF until ther are gone! Now is the time to stock up for less in time for holiday creating!!
 
 
 
AND NOW THROUGH THURSDAY AT MIDNIGHT (Central Time) ALL of our amazing Special Cuts like Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls and Charm Packs are 20% OFF!! All of the Special Cuts are rolled, stacked, tied and look especially cute so how about picking up a few for super cute gifts for your fabric-loving friends?! Grab a Jelly Roll, one of Kimberly Einmo's Books and her Jelly Roll Ruler for an awesome themed gift for a new quilter or someone who wants to learn!!
 
Happy Shopping! And be sure to come see us Friday & Saturday for even more savings!!!


Friday, November 16, 2012

Fabric Feature: Tapestry by Fig Tree & Co.




 
 
Whether the word Tapestry conjures up images of flying carpets or intricately woven textiles, this new collection from Fig Tree & Co. is a medley of exotic influences, colors and flavors. Inspired by a mix of Greek and Moroccan influences, the prints in this group transport you to far away places and take you on a colorful journey in your dreams. Rich, saturated colors such as tangerine, garnet and coral in a variety of autumnal palettes will surely appeal to both the adventurer in you as well as the traditionalist!
 

Pineapple & Figs     Marigolds     Sparkle
 
And if you need something gorgeous to create with this lovely new collection, there's a bevy of beautiful new Fig Tree Quilt Patterns to choose from! We actually had all the original samples of these quilts in our booth at Quilt Festival and they were so striking in person!!


 
Escargot    A Pear in a Tree    Blossoms & Jam    Sunday Cover Up  


If you are in the market for a smaller project, try one of Joanna's adorable mini-patterns!! Make a sweet little snail pincushion using the Escargot Pattern and you have a whimsical stocking stuffer for your sewing friends or a fun fabric softie for a little one!
 

 
 

Dress your Christmas Tree in a pear (or two) with A Pear in a Tree! These sweet stuffed pears can be made into Christmas ornaments, pincushions or just pretty objects to put on a stack of books or put a few in a bowl for a simple yet chic table centerpiece! Le Radish is another sweet softie perfect for a foodie, fabric lover!


 
The Blossoms & Jam table topper is quick, easy and the perfect project for using up those cute Mini Charm Packs!! And you'll be set to dress up your dining room chairs in time for holiday company with the Sunday Cover Up Pattern! It includes a formula to fit ANY chair!! That's right, you can take the measurements from your chairs and figure out exactly how to make these darling covers!! How cool is that??
 
 
All of these samples were made with the new collection, but if you're looking for more beautiful fabrics from Fig Tree, shop Breakfast at Tiffany's and  Dandelion Girl. Both collections are on sale for 25% OFF!!!


Are you inspired to make something amazing with Tapestry yet??? Be sure to share with us on Facebook any projects you create with this beautiful collection or using her awesome patterns!!

Happy Sewing!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Fun in Fort Worth: Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale & Funky Finds FREE EVENT this Weekend!!

 
 
 
I have this thing, I really think its important to know and truly love the place you live. Its not only important for your own state mind, but its best for those in your community when you really dig your city, town, or neighborhood. We are all incredibly blessed to live here in Fort Worth, Texas. Most famously known as Cowtown, but those of us really in the heart of this great city know it is so much more than that. Home to tons of culture, art, history and creativity, you just can't help but be inspired wandering through the old streets sprinkled with boutiques, amazing restaurants, art galleries, museums and good old southern charm. There's a life force in Fort Worth that is all about living and loving and that's why we are so excited for weekends like this one when we have tons of awesome events going on that really show off the spirit of those who make up our town!
 
Like the wonderful Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale that the folks over at Dishes Encore have organized!! They've teamed up with a bunch of awesome boutiques in our little neighborhood including  Scentimentals, CC’s Touch of Nature, Feastivities, OO La Sue’s, House of Wynn, and of course everyone's favorite quilt shop, the Cabbage Rose to bring you some amazing SALES in time for the holidays!! Lots of items will be priced from $1-5 so you bargin hunters will NOT want to miss out!!
 
We're going to be featuring 10% OFF everything on our Sidewalk and maybe a few more specials so you'll have to come out and see what we've got!! Plus the Cabbage Rose girls just started the holiday window display and it's looking awfully cute!! 
 

 
 
And DON'T FORGET about Funky Finds THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY!!! A FREE event perfect for the whole family (even Fido is welcome!) Get some handmade holiday shopping done while supporting some of Fort Worth's amazing local artisans!! We will also have a booth there this weekend so be sure to come see us and all the awesome wares at the Amon Carter!!
 
 
So come on out and LOVE on Fort Worth a bit this weekend!! We are all so incredibly lucky to be living in a town like this, so come support some awesome local business and artists while getting your holiday shopping done!!!