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Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting Angela Yosten at the Fat Quarter Shop studio for a day of sewing, chatting and having fun! We decided to film most of it and bring the experience to YouTube! Want to see what we were up to? We have a bunch of fun videos to share today!



First we had nice chit chat to learn more about the very talented and creative Angela. Did you know that her mother owned a quilt shop? That she learned to sew at a very young age but did not return to the craft ...

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Hi everyone! Spring Quilt Market 2013 in Portland is THIS WEEK! (Someone please pinch me, has it already been almost 7 months since Fall Market already??)

But onto the news of what It’s Sew Emma will be bringing to the Market offerings... you saw it here first! Eight new patterns from It’s Sew Emma have been on our Coming Soon pages the past few weeks, but now the quilts are done and we get to show you pics! Two quilt patterns, one king-sized block of the month, and five new Little P’s are now available for purchase ...

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Our 2013 Designer Mystery Block of the Month begins in June 2013. That is just one month away! We really can't wait for you all to begin making this effortlessly stylish row quilt with us. Make sure you are signed up, you won't want to miss out on this program. We just reordered more finishing kits and backing sets, which won't last long.











Sign up today to join the fun.

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We are so excited to be part of the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour and are proud that THREE It's Sew Emma blocks are featured in the magazine, Marmalade Flower by Kimberly Jolly, Trendster by Jocelyn Ueng and Fairy Tale Castle by Sarah Price! We had so much fun designing these blocks and are excited to show them off!


Keep reading to hear more about our blocks from the magazine and to enter to win copies of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine Volume 7 for yourself!

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Café Paris is our feature du jour in McCall’s Quick Quilts June/July 2013 issue! This is my lovely little quilt designed for 10” square precuts, and I chose Paris Flea Market to feature it in, since all the light creams, yellow, greens and blues blend nicely together, with a pop of red here and there.


Believe it or not, this is an easy one-block design that results in scrappy pinwheels and a pieced sashing with an offset appearance. To leave the focus on the intricate looking blocks, I left it borderless.


Natalia Bonner quilted this with a simple ...

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A load of new Moda Pre-Cuts just landed at Fat Quarter Shop! Who could resist In from the Cold by Kate Spain, Wintergreen by 3 Sisters, Icicle Kisses by Kansas Troubles Quilters, Christmas Countdown by Deb Strain, Winter's Lane by Kate and Birdie Co. and The Boo Crew by Sweetwater?

Get your hands on these sweet treats!

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It's time again for a new Pattern of the Month! Debbie Taylor is here today to tell you a little bit about our May 2013 Pattern of the Month, Spools by Thimble Blossoms! And don't forget, the Pattern of the Month is 20% off all month!

I have a collection of “vintage” spools of thread in my sewing room, all on wooden spools, displayed in a large glass container. When I first saw the Spools Quilt Pattern, I knew that I had to make it for my sewing room.

Image via Simplify

Image via Simplify

My idea is ...

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Mom and I finished this quilt for Hazel a long time ago. Mom did the quilting using her new machine, which has a ton of decorative stitches. I asked her to use a bunch of them. As usual, she did amazing. Every time I see this quilt sitting around on top of the diaper bag (that's all ready to GO by the way - ugh), I feel jealous - then I realize it's my quilt! Then I'm filled with sinful pride. Booyah.

I used a Moda charm pack for the prints and the neutral two tone is made up ...

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Last week we left you with a little game for a chance to win one of Laundry Basket Quilts' Designer Select bundles. Are you ready to find out if you are the winner? Let's get to it!

Readers had to figure out Edyta's two truths and a lie.
1. Edyta loves "Skinny Cow" candy bars.
LIE ----> 2. Edyta was featured on Dancing with the Stars.
3. Edyta buys fabric wherever she travels.

And our lucky winner is....
Betty said...
#2 is false. I don't watch DWTS, but I don't know any quilter that wouldn't buy ...

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We are proud to introduce another Moda Bake Shop chef! Sarah Price, one of the talented It's Sew Emma designers, whipped up the beautiful Patchwork Life quilt and you can find the recipe over on Moda Bake Shop. Sarah is here to tell us a bit about the fabric, pattern and design!

I really enjoyed working with Kansas Troubles latest collection, Pheasant Hill. I wanted to design a quilt that took advantage of the light and dark prints in the collection. The fabrics are very versatile and contain such a gorgeous mix of colors. It was a dream to ...

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Laundry Basket Quilts has done it again. Her elegant mixture of batiks and prints in her latest collection for Moda Fabrics, Paint Box, is sure to dazzle and enchant any quilter. Equip yourself with a "paint box" of colors, a hand selected bundle of prints and batiks from the full range. Find out all about Laundry Basket Quilts' Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle and enter to win one for yourself.

Q: What inspired you to pick the colors and designs in your Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle?
A: The inspiration behind the bundle is to create a simple paint box ...

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It is well into the 80s here in Texas, but if you venture further north snow is still on the ground. Today, Lisa of Primitive Gatherings is here to tell us about her cold weather collection, Snowman Gatherings. Sit back, relax and get inspired by Wintertime motifs, muted colors and vintage prints.


Q: Where did you find your original inspiration for Snowman Gatherings?
A: Living in Wisconsin where snow is on the ground for up to 5 or 6 months a year, it is only natural to be thinking of snowmen. I searched for vintage prints in my antique quilts ...

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We have another exclusive Simply Fat Quarters kit to show off! They are all gorgeous, but this one has to be the most elegant and regal. We paired our Trifles pattern from Simply Fat Quarters and Lario, the latest beauty by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics to create the La Primavera Quilt Kit.


The Trifles pattern features soft, easy blocks that come together in a snap. Combined with the elegant prints in Lario, the Trifles pattern transforms into a work of art. The feathered star quilting motif really shines against the backdrop of picturesque florals. This quilt will add a ...

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Kansas Troubles Quilters has done it again. Lynne's latest collection, Pheasant Hill, is filled with stunning colors, wildlife motifs and all of the warmth you expect from a Kansas Troubles collection. In need of some rich, warm colors to fill your stash? Look no further, Pheasant Hill is here.


Q: Where did you find your original inspiration for Pheasant Hill?
A: I look out the window of my studio and watch the birds and wildlife through the seasons. The grassy prints reminded me of the colorful, long feathers on the many pheasant that share our outdoor space.

Pheasant Feathers ...

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Calming colors with a retro vibe, fresh cherries and playful polka dots fill Fig Tree Quilts'  latest collection. Avalon, by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics has arrived to our store and we couldn't be more excited. Joanna is here on the Jolly Jabber to chat about Avalon, so keep reading for a closer look at the collection and the 2013 Designer Mystery Block of the Month!


Hello Jolly Jabber Readers! It's always so much fun to join the FQS gals and Kevin too and tell you guys a bit about what’s going on over at Fig ...

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Ladies, get ready to go camping! MaryJane Butters, organic farmer, author and fabric designer, has taken on the camping world, girl style. Her debut collection for Moda Fabrics, Glamping, is chic, girly and retro. MaryJane teamed up with Fat Quarter Shop to bring you twelve prints and three basics to create a special bundle!

Q: What inspired you to pick the colors and designs in your Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle?
A: For my Glamping fabric, I wanted happy, bright, playful. A woman dreaming about her getaway tent or trailer is hankerin' for cheerful and care-free space that's all ...

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With the newly turned Spring season upon us, everyone seems to be stocking up on light colors and fresh prints. Lucky for you, Jubilee! by Bunny Hill Designs just arrived, and it is a perfect introduction to this season of happiness. It's a Jubilee of colors and prints!




Q: Where did you find your original inspiration for Jubilee?
A: The inspiration for this collection actually came from my Lily & Will fabric collection. I wanted another Bunny Damask similar to the one in Lily & Will, so I sat down at the computer and started drawing. Once I had the Damask ...

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Hi, Debbie here! I recently made an adorable pillow using Lori Holt's Hexie Half Ruler and Sherri of A Quilting Life's tutorial. We are parading our pillows today, so be sure to head to her blog to see the other adorable hexie pillows!

We used the Lori Holt Hexie Half Ruler Set to make this pillow in the small size. This ruler is the perfect size to fit on a Charm Pack which measures 5” square. You can make two from one 5” square. The rulers do not slip and are easy to cut around. The pillow was ...

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Well we are way behind on all the quilting festivities here in StellaBellaLand.  I missed Worldwide Quilting Day (March 16) as I was working a double shift at Starbucks.  I also missed the Greater Atlanta Shop Hop and Silver Thimbles Quilt group this past weekend.  I did not miss out on the fun, however, because my quilting friend Sarah (no blog) came to visit me at Starbucks, filled me in on the shops she visited and what was happening at Thimbles, and even showed me some projects she is working on.  Thank you Sarah!!!  It was great to see you ...

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Are you ready for your close up? Well, the Comstocks are! We are so excited to have Eric and Julie Comstock on the Jolly Jabber, chatting all about their latest fabric collection for Moda Fabrics, 2wenty Thr3e. Today's intervew was a little more informal, and we just let this adorable, creative couple banter! We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about 2wenty Thr3e!

This is Eric.

And this is Julie and here's how we created the 2wenty-Thr3e fabric line. 

I do a lot of artwork for a lot of different industries. I was working on this piece ...

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