Basic Grey Metropolis Moda Quilt

A peek at a new quilt we have been working on here at the shop. Designed by one of our team members using the map panel from the Basic Grey Metropolis line by Moda. Patterns available - call our shop: 2315636861
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Yuki - Moda

Yuki

"Yuki means “snow” in Japanese and this collection is my interpretation of icicles, frost in the air and snowflakes, from those tiny wisps to the large flakes that fall like feathers. The snowflakes seem set against a deep blue sky when I look at them… or perhaps they are the cracked ice on the surface of a frozen lake in the mountains. Yuki is a winter collection that can transition into quilts and projects for any season." ~ Debbi Maddy

Available as yardage, fat quarter bundles, and quilt kits.

Meet the Designer: Sandy Klop / American Jane

Sandy Klop had her first exposure to the world of colorful patterns while watching Klompen dancers perform. Every year in May her hometown of Holland, Michigan, celebrated tulip time with a vast array of Dutch costumes. She was first exposed to quilting in 1979 at her sister-in-laws when she returned from teaching in Iran. She went on to teach art in Saudi Arabia for the next four years. She loved the rich colors and patterns in the tiles and carpets of the Middle East. Back in California, Sandy began to make pattern samples for a local quilt store. From there she moved to machine quilting. She has worked at a local quilt shop and taught many quilt classes. In 2000 she published a series of quilt books with Jan Patek under the series title Folk Art Favorites before venturing out on her own as American Jane Patterns. In 2003 at Quilt Market Moda approached her to see if she would like to capture her look in fabric. She has been designing for Moda ever since. “Now I have a new fabric range from Moda every six months and I design quilt patterns to feature my new fabrics. I’m truly living my dream.” Her creative designs have appeared in several catalogs and many magazines. She speaks regularly on the topic, “The American Jane Story in Fabric”.

Her newest fabric collection coming in September 2014:
Ala Carte from Moda
This 30 piece collection comes in 5 colorways:

The border stripe is very stunning:

Quilt Kit: Printemps Dresden Plate

Reminiscent of Grandma's beautiful quilts, this Dresden Plate quilt with hexagon centers reveals the true beauty of Printemps by 3 Sisters for Moda. A variety of floral styles, the richness of tone on tones, and coordinating blenders create a comfortable quilt that must become a part of your home.

Finished size: 72" x 72"
Block size: 21 1/2" x 21 1/2"

Included in kit:
Free Pattern: Printemps
Approx: 11 1/2 yards fabric for top, borders and binding
(Fabrics used in these quilts
are as pictured (we made no substitutions).
2 packages Paper Pieces 1" Hexagons (qty 200)


1 easy Dresden Ruler

Available here: Printemps Dresden Plate

Just Arrived: Printemps - pretty fabrics for Spring!

Printemps from Moda by 3 Sisters

There is no place the 3 Sisters love more than Paris in springtime. Leisurely strolls along the Seine and into the many lovely gardens are the inspiration for Printemps. Aptly named after the French word for spring and the sisters' favorite department store in Paris, Printemps is the creme' de la creme in a deliciously soft palette of delicate floral prints that appear as though they were fresh picked from Marie Antoinette's garden at Versailles.

Just Arrived: Printemps from 3 Sisters!

Printemps from Moday by 3 Sisters.
There is no place the love more than Paris in springtime. Leisurely strolls along the Seine and into the many lovely gardens are the inspiration for Printemps. 

 Aptly named after the French word for spring and the sisters' favorite department store in Paris, Printemps is the creme' de la creme in a deliciously soft palette of delicate floral prints that appear as though they were fresh picked from Marie Antoinette's garden at Versailles.

Abbi May' s Exclusive Quilt Kit: Sue's Flannel Patchwork

Now in two colorways: Green or Blue!
We love flannel quilts and thought you might too!  This easy patchwork quilt uses one our 5 Yard Quickie Patterns : PATCHWORK.  These quilts use 5 yards of fabrics and are very easy and fast to make.

If you want a really cuddly quilt use light poly batting or flannel and flannel on the back like we did!

Finished size: 64" x 90"

Sue (our quilt pattern tester) wanted a more patchy look and choose nine 1/2 yards of flannel fabric from Moda's Wool & Needles Flannel by Primitive Gatherings and Maywood Wollies and added a little texture by using 1/2 yard of dark green chenille.
She cut strips 6" strips instead of 6 1/2" to maximize the  yardage.

This kit top sells for $75.00 + shipping for top and binding (includes 4 1/2 yard flannel and 1/2 chenille)
Purchase here:  Patchwork Flannel Quilt

Abbi Mays Exclusive Quilt Kit: Triple Irish Chain

When Sue (our quilt sample) saw the Spa fabrics from Timeless Treasures she immediately said to me: "we need to make an Irish Chain".

This is what she ended up with - one heck of a beautiful quilt:

This quilt turned out to be 106" x 106"
(and is big enough to be a bedspread on a queen size bed or a quilt on a king size bed) 

The block is 12" square finished.

Skill level: Easy Piecing!

She choose only 4 fabrics (3 from Spa and Moda Bella Solid):

and used the book from Eleanor Burns: Triple Irish Chain




We had our quilt quilted at Judy Kracker's Quilting
(contact her at:231.282.7011)

Happy Go Lucky Fabrics are here now!

Happy Go Lucky fabrics from Moda by Bonnie & Camille are full of cheery dots, stripes, vintage florals and delightful scallops.

Available here: http://www.abbimays.com/Happy-Go-Lucky_c_2509.html

Fun quilt kit Fireworks!



68” x 68“ quilt
16" block
Included in kit:
Pattern Fireworks
* 16 fat quarters
* 4-1/4 yards white fabric
* 4 yards backing fabric
* 5/8 yards binding fabric

Just Arrived: ROUND ROBIN folk art fabrics!

Round Robin
from Moda by Kathy Schmitz

What garden wouldn't be complete without a singing Robin Red Breast or two! The collection has four colorways: red, green, yellow and black.  The companion fabrics coordinate easily. Choose a Panel in one of three background colors,  to use as is or cut up for your own creative quiltmaking.	All Panels are 24" x 44" Coordinating border stripe
Round Robin Finished size: 56" x 56"	Beginnings Finished size: 72" x 88"

There's frost on my deck but not on this quilt! SNOWFLAKE

from Primitive Gatherings .  Fabrics used are Snowman Gatherings by Moda.

Finished size: 62" x 79"
Skill level: intermediate
Block size: 6"

This stunning blue and white quilt is simply pieced to make quilt blocks that actually resemble a snowflake!

Included in kit:
Pattern: Snowflake (the instructions are easy to follow!)
Approx:
7 3/4 yards fabrics for top, borders and binding
(Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured (we made no substitutions).

Available here: SNOWFLAKE

Just Arrived: Enchanted Pond Batiks

Enchanted Pond by Holly Taylor from Moda!

Holly loves the sounds around the pond, as they change almost by the hour. The morning is her favorite with the beautiful sounds from all the different species of birds coming to feed. Midday there is a peaceful quiet with the occasional chirp of the cricket. When nightfall arrives, it is as if the pond comes alive with the croaking of the frogs. It is truly enchanting for her to live on the pond.

Fat Quarter Bundles, Jelly Rolls and Charm Packs are available.

POP FROGS!

Pop Frogs!
Combine two fabric collections using Snap Pop from Moda and Calypso Frogs from Paintbrush Studios and make one unbelievably cool collection. 

Have fun quilting with these bright and happy fabrics!

Just Arrived: Snap Pop from Moda

Just Arrived:
SNAP POP
from Moda by Sandy Gervais

Who wouldn’t want to live in this happy place?
Streets lined with bigger - than - life flowers,
big blooming trees and houses painted in bright shades of fun – sounds like the perfect little neighborhood!
This line features a panel surrounded by little 2” squares with flower motifs,
just imagine the fun you can have!

With bright pops of color this line is sure to put some snap into your days!

Also available with the collection are lots patterns from
Pieces of My Heart designed by Sandy Gervais.

Trails End Batiks from Moda

Trail's End by Holly Taylor

Discover the best nature has to offer while traveling by trail along the Canadian border.

At the Trail's End, deepest into the forest, you may spot a moose or a bear and the sounds and color are as if no human being has been there before you.

It is a feast for the eyes, colors so rich you can reach out and touch them.

That thought was Holly Tayor's inspiration for Trails End, bringing you those rich colors in warm brown and rich walnut with the clay and carmel accents for the beautiful fall leaves and of course all the wonderful greens from nature's palette.

Me and My Sister Designs

 Look who I found at the Houston Quilt Market 2012!
These girls are one of my favorite fabric designers and bloggers!

Barb and Mary of Me and My Sister Designs are having fun at the Houston Quilt Market!

 I wonder how many jelly rolls it took to wrap those mummys!

Abbi Mays has lots of fabrics from these to "happy" designers: Me and My Sister
Their new collection: Ticklish will be here in January.

Double Chocolat from Moda!

Just arrived: Double Chocolat from Moda by 3 Sisters.

What could be more decadent than Chocolat but
Double Chocolat?! This 40 piece collection of fan favorites will surely
have you coming back for seconds. 

 

Warm shades of rich, dark chocolate,
cherry, caramel and vanilla bean are simply delectible. 

Just Arrived: PRECUTS Double Chocolat from Moda

by Three Sisters Design!

Double Chocolat Charm Packs  40 @ 5" squares $9.00 + Shipping

 

Double Chocolat Jelly Rolls $ 38.50 + Shipping

40 @ 2 1/2" x 44" strips

Double Chocolat Layer Cakes $38.50 + Shipping
42 @ 10" squares

Snow Days Batiks Quilt Kit - Winter Trio

Winter Trio includes 3 table runners each 16" x 24"

Edyta Sitar designed this pattern for beginners.

Fabrics included in this kit are:  

Gloves

Snowman**

Snowing

Backing included for all three is our choice.

Included in kit are all the fabrics shown** + quilt Pattern Winter Trio.
Purchase your kit here for $54 + shipping: Winter Trio

**Snowman quilt background is our choice