Make it WILD with Field Study by Anna Maria Horner!

 

 

I just LOVE this gorgeously striped, cheetah print named Amelia from Anna Maria Horner's most recent fabric collection, Field Study!! It's so dimensional with the stripes of dark and light highlighted with pops of citron! At first it might escape you what to do with something so unique as this, but my motto is...when in doubt, build your project around the fabric you love!  This is TOTALLY not a fabric you'd normally find in my wardrobe...I wear a lot of basics and earth tones. But since it has an array of neutrals in it, I just knew it would look awesome with some simple wardrobe staples like my denim button up or a simple black tank top (once it warms up a bit anyways!) So I decided to make a very simple, straight lines only maxi skirt and my goodness it has turned into one of my favorite things in LIFE!! And yes, you could DEFINITLEY create Caroline's Tank Dress with this print and a black or chocolate brown, or EVEN GRAY tank...HOW CUTE WOULD THAT BE???

 

 

 

 

Once Caroline got a peek at my skirt, she had to create an Abby Bag for her Class Sample out of this to-die-for fabric and it really turns this design by V & Co. into a show stopper! That solid citron bow is just too perfect! This is a great way to bring an amazing fabric into your life that seems at first to be a little out of your comfort zone! By rocking that print on a fabulous every day bag, you get the affect without rocking your style boat TOO much! Not that we don't like encouraging bold choices and following your heart when it comes to fabric, we also know its all about baby steps! It's hard to believe that when I first started working at the Cabbage Rose, all I wanted to use was Fig Tree Fabrics! My, how tastes DO change! ;)

 

 

     

 

There are even more FABULOUS prints in this collection, you could totally design one-of-kind bedding and room décor using these and accenting with pretty solids for a wild and bohemian look that you will never tire of staring at! What have you made with Field Study?? Share your pictures with us! Or come into the shop and show us what you're working on! We'd love to see it!!

 

Happy Sewing!

 

 

PS! Don't forget our April Sew Fresh Meeting is THIS THURSDAY from 6-9pm in the Cabbage Rose Classroom! The girls will be sewing the night away, sharing projects and starting new ones so come make a mess with us!!

A Brand NEW Giveaway!!

SOOO, we've been thinking with all these wonderful Classes and Events we've got going on, you guys HAVE to be getting pretty inspired out there! Maybe you're even just about ready to make something...well, we've got a little incentive for you here at the Cabbage Corner!!

How about you follow us (if you aren't already), then let us know in the comments what you're most inspired by this season, whether its a new fabric collection, color trends, a favorite pattern or diy project! Be sure to add your email to the comment so we can get in touch with you!! And next Friday, February 15th we'll pick one lucky comment at random to win 4 yards of any of our wonderful 44/45" width, 100% cotton quilting fabrics!!! You can choose different prints and yardages up to 4 yards total! That's enough for a small quilt backing!! With that amount, you'll be able to get started on whatever new project you've been dreaming of right away!! 

We've been getting LOTS of new fabrics lately from Westminster and Riley Blake, so go ahead and comment and then head over to the Cabbage Rose website and begin window shopping for the fabrics you'll pick when you win! ;)

And don't forget!! The Handmade Fashion Show is THIS SATURDAY, February 9th at 11:15am!! There's still time to make something cute to rock down the handmade runway so get to that sewing machine and start creating!! 

Or come on into the shop to get some new fabric and inspiration!! Caroline made this adorable Washi Dress with a gorgeous print from Bari J.'s collection Splendor 1920 which is wonderful for creating cool clothing! Don't trust yourself to get through a pattern or project alone in time??? Then take Caroline's Abby Bag Class on Thursday night from 5:30-8:30pm or her Perfect with Pockets Skirt Class this Friday from 1:30-3:30pm. Both Classes are inexpensive and will get you comfortable with some really awesome patterns!! Sign up today!!

Make it with Caroline in 2013!!

This year is already off to an incredible start with all of the new Classes we already have scheduled this season! We have new teachers  as well as new classes from our veteran teachers, meaning 2013 is going to be as fresh as can be at the Cabbage Rose! Especially with all of the fun fashion and home decor classes that Caroline Hulse has going on! The Gum Drop Pillow Class was a hit last year and she's offering lots of dates in the next few months including NEXT SATURDAY, January 26th from 1:30-5:00pm and the FOLLOWING THURSDAY EVENING, January 31st from 5:30-9:00pm. Caroline scheduled all of the dates for this class on Saturdays or Thursday evenings to give more of you the opportunity to take it! So sign up today and learn how to make this cool Amy Butler pillow for your home!

The next class of Caroline's that will come up on the Calendar is the Abby Bag Class on Thursday, February 7th from 5:30-8:30. This bag is an awesome every day accessory big enough to hold all of those daily essentials without being overly huge! You want to wear a bag, not have it wear you am I right?? Well in our opinion, the Abby Bag by V & Co. is the perfect happy medium size. Plus, the bow doubles as a cool cotton scarf, a sweet accessory to rock over a simple tee and jeans while toting your brand new Abby Bag! This is a great simple tote for those who would like to create something interesting but don't have the patience for super intricate bag construction! More dates here!

Now if you want to talk about versatile, we can't leave out this sweet and chic tunic by Sew Liberated! In the Schoolhouse Tunic Class you'll learn this beginner pattern that will give you so much bang for your buck! Easy to construct and totally flattering, you can wear it as a tunic over colored jeans or fun leggings or paired with a coordinating tank top and worn as a dress! Once you know how make one, you'll have to make another in that new fabric you just fell in love with! Her first date for this class is Monday, February 11th from 10:00am-3:00pm and she has one scheduled each month through May which you can see here!

And if you are a brand new sewer, you won't want to miss the Perfect with Pockets Skirt Class! This full  and flirty skirt is flattering on everyone, is SO easy to make AND it has pockets!! How fun is that?? You can do a paper-bag or simple waistline and create totally different looking skirts in your favorite prints of the season! Easy to dress up or down, you might just start LIVING in your Perfect With Pockets Skirts! Caroline sure has!!! The first date for this class is Friday, February 8th from 1:30-3:30pm with another chance to take it each month through May! See all of the dates here!

AND if you have a young one that would like to learn how to sew, Caroline is teaching an After-School Sewing Series for ages 7-12 starting in February, meeting ever Tuesday from 3:45-5:00 for 4 weeks in which they will complete 3 projects giving them basic sewing skills and the confidence to keep going on their sewing journey! Kids don't need any prior sewing experience for this series so sign your little one up today!! See the details here!!

We are so excited about all the teaching Caroline is doing! Come take part in one of her classes this year and bring some handmade into your life! 

New Patterns from V & Co!

Last week we got in several AMAZING new patterns from V & Co. by Vanessa Christenson and I think its safe to say, we're all a little obsessed with these awesome designs around here!!

Soooo...allow me introduce you!!

First up is this AMAZINGLY simple yet totally modern and chic quilt pattern called Houndstooth!!

This quilt is perfect for the modern chic momma and her baby! Choose two contrasting colors of solids, think cream and pink, yellow and gray, orange and aqua, or traditional black and white for a striking design sure to liven up any space!! With such a classic design you will be able to use this pattern for everything from baby gifts to graduation presents and beyond for years and years to come!!

Next up is the ever-so-cute and versatile Abby Bag!! This adorably shaped bag is large enough to carry everything you need to get through your day out but not too big to have on you all day long! Plus, this little beauty is REVERSIBLE!!! Two bags with one pattern, you can't get smarter than that! And it that wasn't enough, the sweet decorative bow doubles as a lightweight Summer scarf!! Talk about a pattern that really goes the distance!

Caroline was crushing on this sweet and simple design so much that she is teaching a class on this bag on Tuesday, July 31st!!! So if you would love to learn how to make yourself this adorable purse, sign up for her class today!! And don't forget! You get 10% OFF all of your purchases for the Class with your student discount!!

Last but definitely not least is the beautiful Beach Bag! I just love the nautical look of a simple neutral stripe on this perfectly sized tote for taking all of your swimming essentials to the beach, the lake or the community pool! I especially love the extra oopmh that fabric rosette adds to the look!

I hope you love these new Patterns as much as we do and that they've inspired you to create something new and beautiful for your life, home or a loved one!! Remember you can get all the fabric requirements by clicking on the pattern name, so you can grab all the fabric you need to get started on your new project right away!!!

Happy Creating!!