Fabulous Fabric Friday and a Giveaway

Hey Everyone,

I don't know if you all noticed but I left the bundles on sale all week. They are still 25% off and I will leave them up until bed time tomorrow night... which could be Midnight Eastern but might 1am or 2am... having some ladies over to the shop for an after hours party after we are done at PIQF for the evening.

Life is speeding past at the speed of light at the moment. I can't believe I leave for Market in less than a week.

Would you like the chance to win a little something? How about a fat quarter bundle of Angela Walter's new fabric collection Drawn?

All you have to do is tell me in the comments which of the BOM options below you would most likely choose.

I am diligently searching for our new BOM and I have two ideas.

1. Jen Kingwell's My Small World. Yes, it would have to be a labor of love (read challenging) like both of the last two year's BOM's have been. For pictures you can see the quilt along and yes I do have access to patterns and have ordered some already. I will be putting up a pre-order for the patterns soon. If you want to be notified please sign up for the Newsletter. (sign up for newsletter is at the right of the blog)

2. A mystery sampler BOM in which you would receive a mini keychain ruler/template each month along with the pattern instructions and fabric to make the block with that ruler/template. I would be designing the blocks and I promise I write good patterns :) This would be a less expensive option and you would have the template/rulers to keep afterwards for other projects.

You can comment Option 1 or Option 2 or anything else you want to say like "I want both, because I have drunk the koolaid" or "I hate both options". :)

I will do the drawing after I get back from Market on the 26th. I am not sure what day because I am always so busy when I get home from a trip but you can keep commenting until I do the drawing :) Also keep an eye out next week for another giveaway because I always do one after Sample Spree while I am at Market.

Friday Fun Day - An Interview with Angela Walters and a Giveaway

Hi Everyone,

 I am not going to say "I want to introduce you to Angela Walters", I am sure you already know who she is: Fabulous Long Arm Quilter to the Stars, Quilting Book Author, and Fabric Designer for Art Gallery Fabrics.  Maybe, we can learn a little something new about her today though....

Angela has a new fabric collection coming out in September called Legacy.

Look at these gorgeous prints:

  

Ms. Angela has graciously offered to let us interview her...

IT:  It was so wonderful to be able to attend Art Gallery's Schoolhouse at Spring Market. I was inspired by your story of the inspiration behind Legacy. Can you share that with our readers?

AW: My grandpa played a huge role in my life by showing me how to make quilts and encouraging me in everything that I did. I wanted to pay tribute to him in some way, so I named the collection Legacy in honor of him. Even though he is no longer with me, his Legacy continues.

IT: How long have you been working with Art Gallery Fabrics? How did that partnership come about?

AW: I have been with Art Gallery Fabrics for almost a year, my first collection was announced at Fall Quilt Market last year. I was introduced to Pat, the art director and founder, by a mutual friend. They have been great to work with and have really helped me develop as a fabric designer.

IT: Your books are a huge hit in our shop. Is there anything that surprised you about the process of writing a book? What is your favorite part about being a quilting author?

AW: The thing that surprised me the most was how much I loved the process. I never thought I would like writing as much as I do, so that was a pleasant surprise! My favorite part about being an author is the fact that I not only get to quilt, but I get to talk about quilting! It really doesn't get much better than that for me!!

IT:  Do you have any advice for aspiring fabric designers? 

AW: The biggest piece of advice that I would give is to stick with it. It took me awhile to get my first collection picked up, and I almost quit several times. It can be hard to get rejected, but don't let that stop you. Keep putting yourself out there!

IT: My friend Jennifer had such a wonderful time meeting you and getting some personal advice on quilting at Market. What is one thing that you think aspiring Long Arm Quilters should do to improve their skills?

AW: When I started quilting, I would practice drawing out the designs all the time. It allowed my brain to figure out how the design flowed so when I was able to get to my quilting machine, I already felt comfortable with it.

Here are our favorite fun questions:

IT:  If you could meet anyone from any time in history who would you pick?

AW: Mark Twain......I would sit on his front porch and have him tell me stories. 

IT:  Slippers or barefoot?

AW: Socks! All the time. My feet are always cold so I am hardly ever barefooted!

IT:  If you were a Superhero what would be your super power?

AW: The ability to produce a latte out of thin air.....think of how much I could get done then!

IT:  What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

AW: Pick your battles. I have reminded myself of that piece of advice in all areas of my life; marriage, parenting and even quilting. I try not to get worked up over the little stuff.

IT:  If Legacy had a theme song what would it be?

AW: I guess it would have to be Legacy by Nichole Nordeman. It talks about wanting to leave a legacy, and remembering the important things in life. I feel like Grandpa did just that, I hope to be able to do the same!

Thank you so much for being our guest today, Angela!

Angela and Art Gallery Fabrics have graciously offered to sponsor our Giveaway today. One lucky person will win 2 one yard cuts of fabric from Angela's new collection, Legacy. 

oooh fun!

To be entered in the drawing please leave a comment here telling us your favorite print from Legacy. You can find pictures and names of the whole collection here on Art Gallery's Website:

The Giveaway is open until Midnight next Friday night 8/30/13

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