Betty Dear is here!

We first saw Darlene Zimmerman's fabulously retro line Betty Dear at Spring Quilt Market. The Robert Kaufman booth had a small army of mannequins dressed in aprons made from her fabrics. We were in instant adoration!

Whether for dresses, bags, quilts or aprons these prints offer a wonderful vintage appeal! We can't wait to see what you'll make. 

My mom already has an awesome apron in the works, Im very excited to see it finished. 

Perhaps I can get her to share that with you when she's done.

Happy Friday!

♥ April

Finishing...

... man, it sure takes me awhile some times.

Lately I've felt as if I'm going in a dozen different directions, doing half-a-dozen jobs (none of them to the utmost), and all while trying to keep my house clean. Yikes!  :)

Sorry for the delay on my stash buster project. I'll admit I prematurely previewed.

However, the "Alphabet Wall Hanging" is now in it's finishing stages and though it has taken me some time, it really is a very simple and fun project.


Finally, to buy myself some time, I've included a bit of eye candy:

   Here are some of our fun new prints from Michael Miller. They came through the door just yesterday.

Retro Mushrooms in Spice

Giraffe Garden in Citron

I'll try n' blog ya again soon!

-April

Delivery

Yippy! The first boxful of Japanese fabrics arrived today. We oohhhed and awed while Mom quickly pulled them out. Each print was just as special as the next.
I always love being in the shoppe with mom but especially when we get deliveries like these!
I just LOVE Japanese!!!

And I think Aelyn might like it too.

Here she is taking her pick of the bunch :)

Ummmmm, wow!

The delicious fabrics were barely out of their plastic before being cut off their bolts. Emily Westenhouser, an awesome customer and talented creator of Umbrella Girl Productions, took the first few tastes.

And of course I couldn't go home without taking some of these new goodies for myself!
Oh man, I can't wait to sew them up. I must make a dress for AV with that adorable little deer print. And this blue beauty (the matryoshka dolls, above) needs be my new summer bag, with red and white polka dots on the inside.... smile.... sigh....

Okay yeah....
.......so I'm a little fabric happy.

What more can I say.

Just a taste.

Fabrics ala Moda.

Moda is the newest addition to our ever expanding group of fabric suppliers. It was only a few weeks ago that we met with their charming salesman, Mark, placed our first order and Wow! several of the items are already here.

Most of the prints we've received so far are wonderfully classic with a bit of retro kitchen fun. Many of the fabrics from this grouping are 54" wide and perfectly suited for funky table linens or other home decor.
Though its a bit too late for Cinco de Mayo now... these Mexican cowboys and fun fiesta print would make great tablecloths for a summery gathering. Mmmm... I'm suddenly craving homemade tacos, fresh tomatoes and my dad's amazing salsa, loaded with cilantro picked straight for his back yard.













Oh and of course mom and I could not resist these adorably packaged "Learn to Sew" kits. Within their precious tin boxes the two kits include coordinating, quality fabric and supplies for your young sewer to embark on their first simple project.

And last but definitely not least, something for the pups! These perfectly paired prints would make up a super cute doggy bed, don't you think?


I have to admit that I'm more of a cat person (please don't hate) though I seriously cannot resist Scottish Terriers and miniature Schnauzers, honestly who couldn't? their cuteness is ridiculous!!