Arbor Hill Fabric Collection "Shabby"

The Arbor Hill collection from Benartex is pretty "shabby" fabrics in whisper soft florals, elegant paisleys and a lovely wallpater stripe.

$9.90 yard

The florals are delicately painted, and the entire palette is soft blues or pinks, with gentle touches of ivory. A wonderful choice for a relaxing bedroom or for little girl dresses for special occasion.

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Garden of Sheridan House 

designed by Janet Page Kessler + Free Pattern

Finished Size: 42" x 54"

Skill Level: Beginner

We made one substitution from within the collection
 we changed the outside border to keep is soft and shabby.

Included in Kit:

Free Pattern Arbor Hill
Fabric: Approx 4.25 yards for top, borders and binding

Available here for $45 + shipping:
Garden of Sheridan House

Eureka Quilt Kit!

This beautiful quilt was designed by Jackie Robinson of Animas Quilting for Benartex.

Eureka features the fabric collection A Mum for a Mum also designed by Jackie. Get the illusion of curves with straight piecing. The color stories are also carefully thought out for maximum impact with rich plum/burgundy with leaf greens and beautiful creams/tans.

Finished size:  LAP 70" x 87"
twin $223, queen $241 and king $266
 kits are available too - email: linda@abbimays.com)
Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern has Jackie Robinson's directions for four quilt sizes including the lap/twin shown.
Lap - 70" x 87"
Twin - 70" x 105"
Queen - 87" x 105"
King - 105" x 105


Included in kit:
Pattern:  Eureka
Fabric: Approx 15.5 yards
Fabrics are as pictured and include all yardage for top, borders and binding. We have not made any substitutions (and gets Mr. Buster's approval)

We've also included: The Binding Miter Tool designed by Jackie Robinson. This tool makes it possible for you to create PERFECT mitered corners on your quilt bindings.

Available here for $179 + shipping: Eureka

Just Arrived: A Mum for a Mum

designed by Jackie Robinson for Benartex.

Beautiful lush florals, rich textures - Jackie’s newest collection is like a fine oil painting, just waiting to be displayed! 
 

The beauty is in the details - each petal and leaf intricately painted; textures are rich and varied, making them the perfect backdrop for the focal prints. The color stories are also carefully thought out for maximum impact! Rich plum/burgundy with leaf green, or smoky teal with gold and ivory.

Available here for $9.90 yard: A Mum for A Mum

Chickadee Window Quilt designed by Jackie Robinson!

This quilt will add a touch of winter charm to any room. We saw this quilt at the fall quilt market and immediately fell in love with it! The fabrics are teals, rich reds, gold tonals and greens all with gold metallics.

Look at the flying geese how the fly around the quilt in formation:

The outside border isn't that complicated but looks like it is:

The center looks  is and the quilting make it come alive:

All That Jazz Quilt By Ann Lauer

All That Jazz by Grizzly Gulch Gallery
designed by: Ann Lauer

Finished size: Queen size 87" x 107"

This is a fun quilt because there are lots of half square triangles in two fabric combinations and making all of them at once is faster and makes better use of the fabric.
There is a color key with fabric swatches so its easy for fabric placement.

Finished size: 87" x 107"
Skill Level: Intermediate

Included in kit:
Pattern: All That Jazz

Approx: 14 1/4 yards fabrics for top, borders and binding.
Fabrics used are  Poppy Panache from Benartex (Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured.
We made no substitutions.)
Available here for $151 + shipping: All That Jazz
Retail Price: $168.00 Each
Instant Savings: $17.00
Price: $151.00

He Still Loves You by Jackie Robinson from Benartex

 Jackie Robinson did it again with here new collection: He Sill Love Me!

He loves me, He loves me not… He Still Loves Me! This beautiful daisy print collection by Jackie Robinson comes in blacks, greens, yellows and purples the possibilities are endless. A graphic trellis print with a host of delicate textures fit the needs of every quilter.

Quilt kit Fat Quarter Fun

Finished size: 67" x 67"
Skill level: Advanced beginner
Included in kit:

• One Pattern (You choose from six different ones)
• Binding Miter Tool (How to view video)
• Fabrics used: He Still Loves Me
• 18 fat quarters (18" x  22'")
• 2 yards border stripe
  

Back in stock: Ellie Ann Strips!

Finally!  There are 40 @ 2 1/2" x 44" strips in each roll.

Available here: http://www.abbimays.com/Ellie-Ann-precut-Strips-40-2-12-x-44_p_3998.html

Sneak Peek: Lone Star Pizzazz!

from Benartex by Jackie Robinson coming in July!

The beagles are not happy about this new fabric collection!

Alley Cat from Benartex by Kanvas!

The beagles were not very happy with me when they saw this new fabric collection: ALLEY CAT from Benartex by Kanvas.
These funny Alley Cats are up tomischie....

Available here: http://www.abbimays.com/Alley-Cat_c_2499.html

I told them I would find some "dog fabrics".

Just Arrived: Ellie Ann quilt fabrics by Eleanor Burns

 ELLIE ANN

Eleanor Burns does it again with a beautiful floral collection
inspired by the romantic English cottages from the turn of the century.
 

You’ll find delicate roses, a wonderful wall paper stripe,
 

Victorian medallions and all the rich textures that make Eleanor’s lines so versatile.
There’s even a patchwork print of blooms and stripes perfect for borders.
    


Juicy mango, periwinkle and pink make this collection sing.
In three colorways:


Quilt kit Rambling Rose + Free Pattern

Finished size: 45" x 57"
Coming this summer: Queen size!

Quilt Sweet Interlude "As Seen In" The Quilter Magazine

 
SWEET INTERLUDE
The Quilter Mazagine April/May 2013
Pg 30-33

 

Soft and sweet! This small quilt goes together quickly
and makes the perfect accent for a twin bed or sofa.

Finished size approx: 58" x 68" (twin size)
Skill level: beginner
Block size: 10" Sq


Included in kit:
Approx 6 2/3 yards fabric from
Interlude from Benartex.Fabrics used in this quilt are as picture
(we made no substitutions).

Not included: The Quilter Magazine

Lovely in Lavender Quilt Kit

Lovely in Lavender by Debbie Beaves using the Lovely Collection designed by Debbie Beaves for RJR Fabrics.

Finished size: 90" x 110"
Skill Level: Intermediate




Lovely in Lavender by Debbie Beaves using the Lovely Collection also designed by Debbie Beaves for RJR Fabrics.

Finished size: 90" x 110"
Skill Level: Intermediate 


Included in kit: Pattern: Lovely in Lavender
16 yards fabrics for top, borders & binding
(Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured (we made no substitutions).


Purchase kit here for $199 + shipping: Lovely in Lavender


Not included: 8 1/2 yards backing

Sneak Peek: Interlude from Benartex

Coming to Abbi Mays Fabric Shop in 2013 yardage and projects:


This unique floral collection has a beautiful hand-painted look, from the exquisite floral panel to the delicate coordinates and stripe. Interlude was designed for multiple end-uses. Use the elegant patchwork print for backings, table top or on its own as a lovely patchwork quilt top. Furthermore embellish the panel with embroidery, decorative stitches or beading for a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. Or mix the Interlude fabrics to create trendy bags, apparel and accessories. Another winning collection from Michele D’Amore.

Quilt Kit: Simple Dreams + Free Pattern!

using fabrics from the Birds and Bloom collection from Benartex. Fabrics designed by Mitzi Powers and pattern designed by Stitched Together Studio.

Finished size: 56" x 72"
Skill level: easy!

Hope, dream, inspire...wonderful words to live by, and beautifully incorporated in this
charming lap throw. Easy piecing makes this pattern a dream to work with!

Clever graphics, colorful alphabets, blossoms and birds turn into a really cool contemporary quilt.

The used a panel 24" x 36"
 

Others included in this quilt:

  This quilt kit include the free pattern, and all the fabrics shown to make the top, borders and binding.

Purchase your kit here for$ $53.50 + shipping: Simple Dreams

Mr Fluffy likes our fish fabrics!

Gone Fishing (not for Mr Fluffy) fabrics from Benartex

Benartex Perennials II

Wow! Purple and yellow flowers together from Benartex, Perennials ll make a stunning combination!

I wonder if they were inspired by a garden picture like this:

Fabric Review: Bittersweet by Benartex

This beautiful rendition of Fall is by Nancy Halvorsen, one of our favorite designers.     

  Rich plums, purples and gold make a lovely Autumn statement.

Nancy's color choices are always impeccable.  They are created to give the most options in designing your projects. from color-rich quilts to accessories, bags and home decorating items.

 Prints include leaves, flowers, ivy, stripes, and tonals. Colors include russet, plum, spruce, berry and cream - 
a Fall rainbow of colors!