A sweet weekend sale....

Hey Everyone,

In addition to all of the Apparel fabric being on sale I also put Color Theory on sale 20% off ... including the fat quarter bundles and all of the Shot Cotton too.

I was inspired by Imagine Gnats Selfish Sewing Week and Riley Blake's Knit Love blog tour.

It is a good time to buy some apparel fabric and have a go.

Gloria, one of my customers, made this gorgeous dress and shared it on my Facebook page. In the link she shares a review and link to the pattern as well. It comes in plus sizes even.

And look at this fun maxi skirt from Tea Rose Home

Anyway... just a little inspiration for the weekend. Hope to be back tomorrow with pictures of two more t-shirts... they are like candy you can't make just one.

Wonderful Weekend Wishes,
Julie

Doing a little giveaway and I sewed

Hey Everyone,

Be sure to get over to Happy Quilting and enter to win our giveaway. Here is the little bundle I curated it is half yards this time:

Melissa loves purple so I always try to pick something purple for her. I am in love with that Hot House Flowers print so I designed the bundle around it.

You know I hate pictures of me... this is no exception but.. since I sewed a t-shirt for myself I guess I have no choice :) This is a knit from Fantasia by Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness. It is advance yardage so the fabric is not available yet. We will have it in the shop when it does come out, though. I am lucky to be friends with her 'cause she is a sweetie!

I really like the pattern it is called the Flora Top I bought it on etsy and used my sloper to make it fit me better... I was lucky that this one was proportioned pretty much perfectly and I only made a minor modification. This is a great beginner pattern only 3 pieces including the neck facing... speaking of neck facing... normally I have a devil of a time trying to put one on a knit without it getting puckered... but look at this...

 I am so proud ... haha Let's hope I can do it again.

In honor of my new T-shirt :) All apparel fabric is 20% off through Monday the 16th
This includes knit, lawn, voile, double gauze, and assorted others.
Have a wonderful Thursday!

Pretty New things... Elizabeth by Tula Pink and Wanderer by Aprl Rhodes

Hi Everyone,

Everyone has been holding their breath for Tula's Elizabeth and it arrived yesterday. After cutting the pre-orders we still have a bit left, some bundles and a few yards of each print, but it is going fast so don't miss out. I think it would be fun to make a blouse out of the chain mail print.

Here is April Rhodes' Wanderer........it reminds me of Summer in California. Something to make you warm over the rest of the Winter/Spring months.

Talk soon :)

Elizabeth by Tula Pink up for Pre-order, lots of new stuff, and what I am making!

Hi Everyone,

Lot's of new pretties to show you.

I posted a pre-order for Tula Pink's Elizabeth it will be in on Monday and pre-orders will ship on Tuesday. Still a few bundles left if you want to get it.

We got this adorable collection from Cori Dantini Called The Makers It has her sweet girls sewing, painting, stitching, knitting, crocheting, quilting... it is perfect to make a quilt or a bag or a little pressie for your favorite Maker or yourself. We also have kits for the adorable quilts. Both the blue and the pink:

 

We have Frock Rayon from Cotton & Steel you might want to stock up for your spring top sew along... it is hard to pick but I think this is my favorite:

We also got this gorgeous Sparkle Canvas from Cotton & Steel it is silver:

Michael Miller jumped on the band wagon with this new rainbow of a basic called Eduardo... every time we have made a bundle this week we have thrown some in to give the bundle some sparkle.

We have the new awesome Echino at a great price... both canvas and shirting... I can't wait to make a new blouse out of this shirting print:

Speaking of Canvas we got Charms by Ellen Lucket Baker in a couple weeks ago. The sheep sold in a day but they will be back in about 4 weeks. In the mean time there is a gorgeous Persimmon print that would make adorable tote bags and some double gauze for clothing... honestly I am so in love with this collection!

This one has a little metallic on it... perfect for a bag.... :)

Yes, Yes, that is all well and good but what have you been making Julie?... I am so glad you asked... I went to Stitches West (a yarn show) a couple weeks ago and bought way too much yarn... I am well and truly stocked up. This is the first thing I have made out of my new precious stash:

If you are a Raveler this is the Lattice Cowl. I made it with a yarn called K2 by Miss Babs and the color is Deep Sea Jellyfish. It is going to a friend next week. I actually made two and even though I love it I might give them both away.

I cut out and interfaced a Poolside Tote which I hope to have to show you after the weekend. I am making it with this lovely pile of yummy from Cotton & Steel.

The Tokyo Train Ride Canvas is (possibly) my favorite print from the new collections. Oh look a turquoise toe peek :)

Hope you all have a lovely rest of the week. I promise we will talk soon!

Love,
Julie

Last Day for the Big Sale and a Little Spoiler....

I have been cutting fabric like crazy this week.... Hope you enjoyed our little sale... if you didn't go to Quiltcon at least you got a chance at some amazing (if I do say so myself) fabric at a great price. Sale is still on until Midnight Eastern tonight. You can read about it here.

After cutting fabric all day I have been pretty tired but I did come home early and make the second month blocks for the Patchwork City BOM and I just wanted to share this one with you... sorry it is a spoiler but honestly it might be one of my favorite blocks I have ever made.

I made a little tutorial for the BOMers on how to get those points crispy crispy.... and I heart every single one of those fabrics.

Have a super weekend... I am attending Stitches West ... yeah Yarn!

Winter Break Sale 20% off

Hey Everyone,

I decided we all needed a break... the ports are backed up with all kinds of merchandise so while we wait why not get some awesome things coming your way. Here is a coupon code for 20% off everything in the shop including our already marked down Clearance section the only exceptions are clubs, gift certificates, and BOMS Sale is on until Friday at Midnight Eastern. If you are coming in to the shop just mention Gimme a Break when you check out.

Love in My House Tutorial

I'm Back :)

And it is still technically Monday... woo :)

Here we go... now remember I said that this is a free wheeling sort of tutorial. So here are a few basic supplies:

A mini Charm Pack
1/4 yd of Navy for Background
1/4 yd of White for the house

1. Cut 20 mini charms into 1 1/2" by 2 1/2" rectangles and lay them out in five columns of four pieces in a way that is pleasing to you. I decided to use the grey and blues and put a tiny bit of the yellow in.

 

 

 2. Sew the four rows together end to end as shown above.

 3. Layer the top row over the second row so that 3/4" of the second row is showing under the top row and the two strips are offset by 1 1/4".

4. Top Stitch 3/8" away from the bottom of the top strip connecting the two strips together.

 

5. Layer the third strip under the second strip, the top of the third strip should line up along the bottom of the top strip but under the second strip, and the end of the strip should line up with the end of the top strip.  If you look at the picture it isn't as confusing as it sounds. Top stitch just as you did before. Continue with the fourth strip the same way lining up the end with the second strip.

6. Square the roof to 3 1/2" by 9 1/2".

7. Sew three heart fabrics together with a 2 1/2" square of white to create the heart block.

8. Cut two 5 1/2" squares then cut them in half diagonally once. This will create a total of 4 triangles. Fold to fins the center of the long side and lightly press a crease.

9. Match the pressed crease on two triangles to the center seam on opposite sides of the heart block, and stitch. 

10. Repeat step 9 for the two remaining sides of the heart block. Square to 7 1/2".

11. Stitch a strip 2 1/2" by 7 1/2" to the left side of the heart block.

12. Create the yard by stitching together four green mini charms and one of the left over 1 1/2" by 2 1/2" pieces from the roof pieces, or cut another one if needed. Trim to 9 1/2" in length.

13. Stitch the lawn to the bottom of the house :)

14. Match the top of the house to the top of the last row of the roof fabrics so that the roof is layered on the outside of the house block. Pin to secure and flip the block over to the right side.

15. Lift the edge of the roof strip that is above the last row so that you can sew under it to attach the house to the roof. We want the edge of each of the roof pieces to be free.

 Here you can see the stitched are hidden under the edge of the strip of shingles above.

16. Make the chimney by cutting a 1 1/2 by 2 1/2" piece of the background and the chimney fabric, and a 2 1/2" by 7 1/2" strip of background. Sew the chimney between the two background pieces.

17. Stitch the roof to the chimney section.

18. Stitch a 4" by 9 1/2" strip of background to the top of the chimney section. Trim the height of the block to 16 1/2". Then stitch a 4" by 16 1/2" strip to each side of the block and square the whole block to 16 1/2".

20. If you would like to add a door (I decided not to) you can use one of your 1 1/2" by 2 1/2" pieces and raw edge applique it to the block over the top of the walkway :)

Don't forget to go check out Sally, Brooke, and Tammy's projects too... If the other girls do one I will be sure to let you know :)

Thanks for having a look see :)

Talk soon.