QuiltCon LOVE!

 

Well we had such a fun time over this weekend at QuiltCon and enjoyed meeting everyone so much! Thanks to all those who stopped by the booth to hang out with us! We hope you all had an inspiring and fun time too!

 

Say hi to some of our amazing friends from Riley Blake Designs! And just look at that gorgeous butterfly dress they created. Talk about magical!

 

 

 

Nothing says modern like solids and Robert Kaufman was serving 'em up in true modern quilt style! Just look at all those amazing designs and not a print in sight! You can get some of their gorgeous Kona Cottons right here. I know you're thinking you're next project is gonna be all SOLIDS.

 

 

This booth is nothing short of a FIESTA of color! Michael Miller Fabrics has been putting out some of my most favorite prints as of lately and their booth certainly did not disappoint! I'm really just bananas over that all solids quilt. It reminds me of the Eduardo print from the Fiesta Collection and I really love the tribal feel of both! Keeping the design simple gives it the modern edge.

 

 

Loved the simplicity and industrial touches in the Moda Bake Shop Booth! Seriously serving some fresh ideas for interior design along with cool project ideas and Moda's signature Pre-Cuts. I mean, how cool are those light fixtures?

 

 

 

Windham Fabrics is looking as modern as ever with that mosaic of quilt blocks in drawn frames statement wall! I kind of LOVE this idea. Quilt block design looks so much like abstract art already, so you can add some serious look to your space with a wall of blocks of your own creation! Want even more ideas for using quilts in modern décor? This post has some incredibly inspiring spaces featuring quilts.

 

 

Prints can be modern too! It's all about the color palette. And this one is working. Great neutrals with pops of lavender, soft teal and chartreuse...dreamy!

 

 

 

Looks like everyone was having a blast! If you didn't get a chance to go, I hope you enjoyed our little peak into the show! Luckily for everyone, QuiltCon is becoming a yearly happening and will be held in different cities each year so check if one is coming to a city near you. 2016 & 2017 dates are confirmed!

 



Fabric on the Walls!

 

Lately I've been obsessed with the idea of using fabric in non-traditional ways. And a project I keep coming back to is using fabric as wall paper. It's a cool way to add some serious interest to a space, whether you cover all your walls or just one focal wall, like in this closet redo I found on the Young House Love blog. It's totally cute for this young lady's play closet!

 

 

 

All that was used in this project was fabric, staples, fabric glue and a little ribbon to cover up all the edges and seams, which wouldn't be too much damage on the walls for those who are renting. It's a simple and great looking addition to a space.

 

 

 

 

I also found this example on the Numbered House blog. She uses liquid starch to hang her fabric which is another great option for renters who need to leave their place in tip-top condition.

 

 

 

If you don't want to spend too much on the fabric to cover an entire wall, create some easy fabric art by grabbing a large piece of plywood from the local hardware store and staple your favorite print around it. Use 2 or 3 thin pieces to put side by side...you can keep them level or stagger them for interesting movement. You could also use a canvas stretcher frame or make your own to cover. See how Lia made this one on her blog!

 

 

 

 

You could always just cover a door...how cute is this? The width of standard doors is more narrow than quilting cotton widths so you just have to buy the length of your door in yardage. No math required! Found this one on the How About Orange Blog. SO CUTE.

 

 

Happy Decorating!!

Celebrate Spring with Violette by Amy Butler!

 

 

Currently on it's way to our shop...Amy Butler's latest victory! I'm not exaggerating when I say I think Violette is some of Amy's most inspired work! The colors and intricacies of her patterns in this collection remind me of when her fabrics first hit the markets and all you could think is that you'd never seen something like this before. While the essence of these fabrics still has a immediately identifiable Amy vibe, they still seem like something SO new and wonderful from her! I am just in awe!! GO GIRL!!

 

 

 

 

The colors and diversity in the patterns is totally refreshing and there's a perfect balance of eclectic, bohemian feels with feminine poise! I just think this would be a DREAM to redo a bedroom in. Start with painting your room a nice gray, light mauve or lavender for something subtle...pick one of the brighter colors for some punch or keep walls a clean white and let the fabric do the talking. Then create some new bedding, curtains and throw pillows! This line definitely screams new, fresh...totally Spring and Summer yet with all of those jewel tones and neutrals, I think I'd feel right at home surrounded by these prints all year! Especially with a stunning new quilt or duvet cover!

 

 

 

Can we talk for a minute about the Square Dance quilt? I don't know if I've seen a prettier one in a long while. It's totally a combination of just how gorgeous these prints are and the quilt design itself  isn't doing a thing to these fabrics except making them look their absolute BEST! I just love it. No other way to describe it. And what I love the most about it is it's FREE. Thank you Amy, thank you! Update your bedroom starting with this fabulous centerpiece!

DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN HERE!

 

 

 

Don't forget to shop Amy's Patterns for even more creative ways to use these fabrics. Everything from bohemian garments to cool bags to perfect pillows to accent your space!

 

 

Now check out this fabulous video from Fall Quilt Market in Houston last year as Amy shows you around her prize winning booth! Her concepts are always so beyond dreamy! I seriously want to LIVE in an Amy Butler Market booth one day, just sayin'...

 

 

We hope you love this line as much as we do! There are so many beautiful ways to use Violette and we can't wait to see what you create! Order your favorite prints today and we'll ship them out to you as soon as they arrive!

Happy Sewing!

12 DIYS of Christmas! Last Project for Christmas Eve!

 

I've had SEW much fun seeing all these fun project ideas this month! What's awesome is that most of them are great for creating for other occasions as well as Christmas by choosing different fabrics! Versatility is my favorite adjective. And this LAST PROJECT is just that! This super cute Sharpie Caddie Roll is a great way to give these fun & colorful markers AND it would be SO SIMPLE to adjust the size of the holders to fit other supplies! Have a painter in your home? Give a great collection of new brushes inside this convenient roll up! Know a crotchet or knitting nut? This is a perfect way to keep needles & hooks of different sizes in one easy to grab & go place! Even most seamstresses use a group of marking utensils specifically for their sewing projects, let them keep them all together and keep kiddos & hubby's hands OFF with this cute caddy!

 

Download the instructions here!

 

 

We hope you've been inspired to try these or other fun handmade projects to give this holiday season! And we wish you all a Merry Christmas!!



12 DIY's of Christmas! Last Minute Projects to Make & Give!

 

We're ALMOST THERE YA'LL! The biggest holiday of the year is TWO DAYS AWAY! But there's no need to fret, even if you're behind on your gift buying/making we have great ideas for the last minute makers out there! Like this Holiday Hoodie! It's an alteration of Jenn's Camper Cowl and its looks super simple! Use a cozy Flannel (25% OFF right now!) for the inside to make this EXTRA comfy!

 

 

Who doesn't love a good MUG RUG? Pretty much no one that I've met. Use this tutorial for making fabric twine then follow the simple instructions HERE. What could be a better last minute gift for a Coffee or Tea lover than this adorable Festive Mug Rug, a fabulous new mug (check out Anthropologie for designs like this one), and a bag of gourmet coffee or a box of specialty tea! I just LOVE a themed gift! You can even make a fabric gift bag with one of the prints in the mug rug for an extra special touch. We shared an awesome tutorial for that on our Facebook Fan Page! (Like us!)

 

 

Here's one for the Boys! This adjustable Bow Tie is a great project to have in your arsenal. It will come in handy the next time you're shooting family portraits, for school picture day or any wonderful event that your little lad needs to look his best for! Pick a fun fabric that will make him laugh or keep it classic with a stripe, check or solid!

 

Find the full tutorial on the Honeydoodles blog!

 

 

HAPPY (last-minute) SEWING!!



12 DIYS of Christmas!

 

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS to make & buy for Christmas!! And we've got a couple more ideas that will definitely fit into your last minute time frame while still being adorable and especially thoughtful!

PLUS our YEAR END BLOW OUT SALE is in full swing so you can stop by the shop and pick up any last minute items for 25% OFF!!

 

Make this SUPER CUTE Christmas themed skirt for a little lady on your list! Or make it more versatile and use a couple of pretty prints from Art Gallery Fabrics! Find the full tutorial on Crafty Hour!

 

 

And how awesome are these little Hand Warmers?? This is a perfect stocking stuffer or handmade gift for ANYONE on your list! Outdoorsy types would LOVE these to take on camping, hiking or hunting trips, especially if made with our super cozy FLANNELS (all 25% OFF!) Or you can make them in fun brights for your girlfriends to keep in their bags during these cold winter months!! Plus you can make these with stuff you already have on hand! Fat Quarters and rice? EASY PEASY!

 

Find the project instructions RIGHT HERE!

 

 

 

Now THIS is a great gift for the whole family! Or just as a fun family project to work on! It calls for cute as can be yo-yo's around the edge accented with colorful buttons and you can grab a Yo-Yo Maker to make them quickly or even enlist the kiddos to create them (use this video to help)! Even fairly young ones can sew buttons on! Get the tutorial right here, on Patty Murphy's blog!



Kiddo Leggings DIY for fun Riley Blake Knits!

 

I just found this super cute and Super Simple Leggings DIY for little one's on the MakeIt-LoveIt website! They do require a pair of ready-made leggings that fit your child already but you can find those for a few dollars at Target if you don't already have one and then you've got a pattern to make as many as you want! The rest of the tutorial is easy as cake and you only use 2 fabric pieces (click here for the full tutorial)!

 

 I think these would be SEW ADORABLE in some of our fun new Knit Fabrics from the cool kids over at Riley Blake Designs!

 

 

 

 

I AM IN LOVE with these Happy Flappers! Pretty much the cutest owl print I've seen in awhile and it's in a knit?? How did we get so lucky!! This would make some awesomely funky leggings to pair with colorful sweaters and cool boots this Fall & Winter!

 

 

 

    

 

These Elephant prints are pretty much perfect! Boys and girls will love these little creatures marching up their legs! Make a simple shirt with the same knit for a matching pair of comfy pj's!

 

 

 

 

This sweet ray dot knit would look super cute under any dress or skirt to keep your little one's legs warm! Polka dots are the perfect way to get a little interest without things getting too out there! I think I might even want some leggings out of this one! That tutorial is totally adaptable for adults, right? I've got a pair of worn leggings lying around somewhere...

 

 

 

    

 

AND if you're just wanting to create the ever-so-versatile pair of plain black (or navy) leggings, we've got the knits for that! Maybe after playing with this comfy fabric you'll be inspired to create 10 Minute Maxi Skirt for yourself?!

 

 

No matter what you want to make out of these comfy Knits, we just know you'll get addicted to sewing with them! There are a lot of tips and tricks out there for sewing with knit if you've never tried your hand at it before! Just do a quick search and add another type of fabric to your sewing repertoire!

 

Happy Sewing!!

Last Minute Costume Ideas!!

 

 

Halloween is just a few days away! And if you're as busy as I am, you may or may not have completed any handmade costumes like you were planning. Don't worry, life happens!

But what's great is there are so many easy, cute and resourceful DIY project ideas out there, that even if you wait until Thursday night, you'll be able to create something adorable!

 

Like this simple Woodland Gnome costume found on the Cakies blog!

 

All you need is about a yard of blue fabric for the shirt, maybe 1/4 yard of black fabric for the belt and you could even use layers of white muslin cut in shreds for the beard!! In the tutorial, they paint their hat, but you could just as easily wrap it in red fabric with some spray adhesive! No dry time is a good thing! Then finish off the look by grabbing (OR MAKING IF YOU'RE FEELING INSPIRED) some brown pants or leggings and some cute little moccasins or boots! SEW EASY!

 

 

We have some more fun and fast Handmade Halloween Costume ideas on the blog!

Click here to see them all!

 

 

Happy Sewing!!

Live Creatively! New Fabrics for Home & Fashion from Art Gallery!

 

 

I don't know about you, but to me the transition from Summer to Fall has me feeling especially creative and the inspiring minds at Art Gallery are helping give me even more wonderful ideas for a new feel this upcoming season!

 

Chérie by Frances Newcombe is a romantic fabric collection reflecting the lifestyle of a young, beautiful jetsetter who lives in a loft apartment in an urban setting but who loves botanicals, art and traveling! Who can't relate to craving a life like that? Well you can create the feeling exactly where you are by getting these fun fabrics in your life!

 

 

 

 

Create a fun and simple patchwork quilt with these lovely prints to begin to totally transform your bedroom! Create a duvet cover instead of a full quilt and make this room redo a weekend project. Add a new throw pillow to your chair or bed, easy curtains and cover the lampshade of that awesome mid century lamp you thrifted with your favorite fabric from the collection for a personal twist on a trendy look!

 

 

 

Love this Belles Parisiennes print for a table cloth, a shower curtain or even a mod dress! Make some quick art for your studio or guest room by framing a piece of this fabric. It would look awesome in a black, white, silver or gold frame! Use a frame you have and some spray paint if you want to get fancy...let's face it, this would look fantastic framed in metallic gold!

 

 

 

 

Capture the first sightings of a butterfly each spring, and wake up to the birds chirping outside your window. Winged by Bonnie Christine represents a season’s fresh beginnings and the dawn of a new day to spread your wings and let your imagination fly free!

 

 

 

 

Colors and motifs for dreamy & creative living! These textiles are feminine and free spirited so they'll make incredible clothes or home accessories for the young artist in your home! Make a painter's smock, a portfolio to store her projects, or a whole fort that she can keep up in her room full time to make things in!

 

 

 

 

Need to add some color to your stash? Nature Elements is a line of blenders with movement and shade variation that will add loads of interest and color where you need it! And Oval Elements is the perfect tonal for modern projects with its geometric motif. Use them to create fashion basics like button up shirts or A-line skirts in your favorite colors for handmade pieces that you won't be able to stop wearing!

 

 

Shop even more awesome collections from Art Gallery Fabrics for even more inspired creating!

 

Happy Sewing!

Come see us at the Texhoma One Stop Shop Hop!!

 

Come see our cool and colorful booth full of awesome samples of everything we love in our shop right now, from of our Block of the Month programs to favorite quilt patterns and more projects for every occasion than you have time for! But its always fun to see new ideas and get inspiration from the creative minds found in most quilt shops...

 

..and at the Texhoma One Stop Shop Hop, you get to see 20 cool & creative quilt shop all under one roof! Instead of having to drive around all day, wasting time and gas with a traditional shop hop in order to see multiple stores, with the One Stop Shop Hop you come to one place and can shop all day at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center TODAY & TOMORROW!! Besides seeing the fabulous vendors, there will be lots of door prizes, free block patterns to collect & much more!

 

 

Grab your friends, some of the ladies from your guild or bee and make a fun weekend out of it! Go in on a hotel room together and enjoy a girl's night full of fun project planning over a bottle of wine! You deserve a spot of spontaneous fun every now and again, so treat yourself and head on out to Wichita Falls today!! You can find more information about this event here!

 

 

Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center
1000 5th St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Friday & Satuday, March 28th-29th, 2014

Admission is $5

Cat in the Hat is BACK!!!

 

 

These adorable Cat in the Hat 2 prints by Dr. Seuss Enterprises for Robert Kaufman have just landed in the shop!!! We very rarely have licensed fabric in the shop so you can expect these prints to fly off the shelves this weekend! SO, if you're one of our awesome online customers I am giving you the scoop, GET THESE FABRICS NOW!! They are PERFECT for creating fun Christmas gifts for anyone on your list and especially awesome for a whole heap of kid projects!

 

 

 

Just look what Pablo made!! He took the Floating Blocks Quilt Pattern along with these adorable Cat in the Hat prints and a Solid black to frame them and created this adorable kids quilt! This quilt pattern is great for beginners who want to do something more interesting than simple patchwork but don't want to do a whole lot more work! Using big old blocks, you really get to the let the fab fabrics you pick to the heavy lifting! And set on point, square blocks take on a whole new look!

 

If you have a child's birthday coming up or want to make them a quilt for Christmas, this is a great combo that won't take you a lot of time!  You could even back a quilt like this with a red or blue Minky for a super quick finish! Plus it just FEELS SO GOOD!!

 

 

 

 

 

Use our super comfy Sleep Well or Little Sleep Well pajama pant patterns by Favorite Things to create fun Dr. Seuss pj's for your hubby, kiddos and yourself! You won't just be making something super cute for everyone to sleep in, you're creating a memory...something that will stand out in your family's minds forever! And that's one of the amazing things about handmade. These funny little things that we pour our love into end up meaning so much over time!

 

Inspired yet?? Make something with these Cat in the Hat 2 fabrics and post a picture on Facebook and share with us your ideas for the fun prints! ALSO! If you're looking for more Dr. Seuss, what we have left of The Lorax Organic collection is NOW 30% OFF!!

 

 

We hope y'all have an awesome weekend full of creating! 

Add Some Color with Riley Blake Basics!!!

 

 

Over the years of quilting and sewing projects that have come through our doors at the Cabbage Rose, one of the most time consuming elements of the process is picking out the fabrics! With so many great options out there, it can be overwhelming to pick out just one blender! Luckily our friends at Riley Blake Designs understand the fabric finding struggle and are doing their part to bring some fabulous basics onto the market in a array of amazing colors!!

 

 

 

Whether you like Chevrons, Dots or Ginghams, there's just LOADS of cute things to create with these simple geometrics!! Perfect for clothing, decorating a party, bringing some interest into a quilt or making some chic home decor! You really cannot go wrong with these classic patterns! Especially when there are multiple sizes to choose from!! Have a baby shower to attend? Pick a chevron, gingham or dot in an appropriate color, sew a coordinating Minky to the back and you have a sweet and snuggly baby blankie in NO TIME!!

 

 

 

We all LOVE how Caroline's Gum Drop Pillow looked in that Gray Chevron! Simple throws, chic pillows, easy curtains...you name it and it would look cute in a Chevron!!

 

What are you going to make with these super fun and versatile basics?? Share with us in the comments or upload your creations to Facebook and TAG US!! We'd love to see what you're making! And shop all of our Riley Blake Fabrics HERE!