Need a Tissue?

I've been getting lots of Etsy requests for tissue cozies, so I've made a bunch up and just listed them in my Etsy shop.


I also forgot to mention that I've started another blog focused on my Hip Fabric shop and other stuff like that! :) You can check it out here.

Daisy Chain and Pop Garden/Bijoux on Sale!

Amy Butler's Daisy Chain and Heather Bailey's Pop Garden and Bijoux are on sale for $6.50/yd. on my website!

Soiree is on it's way!

Soiree by Lila Tueller for Moda is on it's way!
You can preorder it now from my website and save 15%!
All orders will ship next week!

What Was He Thinking...

turning five already?? I swear that wasn't supposed to happen so soon. He's not a baby, not a toddler.


A big kid???


It was his first real, big kid birthday - with a party, friends and everything! I did my best impersonation of my friend Amy, and made him a birthday shirt. I don't do a lot of hand applique, but I was pretty happy with how it turned out and he loved it.
His birthday was actually on Thursday, so he got all his presents from me and Dad and Sis. Then, on Friday, he got the star treatment at school and got to blow out the candles on a pretend cake!


The big party was on Saturday. It was all about Hot Wheels and race cars. It may belong on Cake Wrecks, but I did my best.


Happy Birthday Little Man!

A Little Ava Rose

I just added a few prints from Tanya Whelan's line Ava Rose to my Etsy shop and to the website. And it's part of my FreeSpirit Frenzy sale!

Freespirit Frenzy Sale!!

I'm having a Freespirit Frenzy sale! All Freespirit and Westminster prints in my Etsy shop and on my website are marked down starting now, through January 31. That includes all the new Jay McCarroll and Tina Givens and Sugar Snap by Melissa Averinos!

Long Time No See

Where have I been? I'm not sure, but I know I haven't popped in here for a while. After the kids being out of school for three weeks and the holidays, I'm just now feeling like I'm getting back into some kind of groove. I still have yet to get on my sewing machine! Yikes! I think after all the holiday gifts, I got really burned out a little. Anyone feel like that? But lately, I've been really itching to sew again.
I've got a Valentine swap coming up with some girlfriends where we have to spell out the word "HUGS". H is for handmade, so I'm excited to come up with something.
And since I never shared any of my holiday gifts I made, here is one from our Holiday swap. My swap partner was my friend Jen of Little*Red*Wagon. I made her a craft apron, mini card wallet and key fob set made with Sugar Snap! Isn't it cute?

And this wasn't a gift, but I never did share. It's the 2+2 Blouse by Oliver + S in more Sugar Snap. I was so excited to make this pattern as soon I as I got it. I did alter it a bit and left out the button closure on the back. With the opening and tie in the front, there is plenty of room for her head to fit. I love that most of Liesl's patterns go all the way up to a size 8, and they're so well written. I let Miss P pick out the fabrics she wanted. Good choice, huh?


And the Little Bro always needs to get in on the act, so here's a couple just for the sake of cuteness!


It's bright and beautiful today - perfect for sewing! I think I'll start on my swap gifty. But I've also been wanting to do up a Sandi Henderson pattern for Miss P. We'll see which one wins out today.

Brand New Fabrics in!!

I just got brand new Jay McCarroll and Tina Givens fabrics in stock and they're fab!!
Plus!! They're 20% off also, through 12/31!

Big Fat Sale for the New Year!

Well, the holidays are almost over and it's time to get back to work! As much as I love the holidays, it'll be nice to have things back to "normal" (whatever that means).
I need to make room for more fun and yummy fabrics coming in! So, everything on my Hip Fabric site and Etsy shop is 20% off until 12/31!! Just use coupon code "yearend" on my website, or wait for a revised invoice from my Etsy shop!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Fat FREE Friday!!

It's Friday! Yay!!
I think from now on, I'm going to have a "Fat Free Friday!" What is that, you ask? No, I'm not going on a diet!
Anyone who makes a purchase from my Hip Fabric online store or Etsy shop, will receive one free fat quarter of their choice!
And don't forget! You get 15% off orders of $75.00 or more, PLUS FREE shipping on U.S. orders of $100.00 or more!!! So, go fatten up your stash!

And have you checked out this awesome camera strap giveaway from Amy at Priddy Creations?

Get yer DIY on for the holidays!!

If you, like me, can't wait to get your hands on some of Patty Young's new fabric, Andalucia, I have it available for preorder on my site! I've been told that it is expected to ship in early December.

Plus! I have all sewing patterns on my site and in my Hip Fabric Etsy shop on sale for 10% off through this Sunday. If you see a pattern you want on my website and it says it's out of stock, go check in my Etsy shop. It might be listed over there! So, get yer DIY on for the holidays!

The winner for my last Quilt Market giveaway for the Jay McCarroll kit, the Moda tea towl and the Oliver + S paper dolls is Erin! So, Erin, shoot me an email with your address!
And speaking of giveaways!! Have you seen this awesome quilt giveaway over at Old Red Barn Co.??


You could wind one of three of these quilts!! Personally, I would take the Sugar Snap quilt in a heartbeat! Go check it out!!

TGIF!!

It's finally Friday! I hope everyone has a fun, relaxing weekend planned! I plan on sewing all weekend! How's that for fun!? I'm feeling inspired to make some new, fun things. I've made a couple of new things this week for my Etsy shop! These are cute, inexpensive little stocking stuffers or quick gifts. First, I made some little pocket tissue holders, which have already come in handy for me, since we've got runny noses going on around this house already!


Next is a fun wrist strap for point and shoot cameras or cell phones. I've seen tons of cool neck straps for DLSRs, but not everyone has one of those kinds of cameras. I actually made of few of these last Spring, but never got around to putting them in my shop.


I've got just few more pictures from Quilt Market to share. And, according to the Random.org number generator, the winner of my little Fairies giveaway is number 2 - pink lemonade bags!!! Email me with your name and address!
Thanks everybody for leaving your nice comments! I've got another fun Quilt Market giveaway today too, so be sure to leave a comment!

Here is me and Lila Tueller. She is gorgeous and as sweet as can be!! She has a new line of fabric coming out in a few months call Soiree. It's beautiful, fun and bright! I ordered a bunch of prints from this line, so be sure to check back! Or better yet- sign up for my Hip Fabric mailing list to receive news on new products and promotions!

Jay McCarroll and me

Checkbook covers and fabric fortune cookies I made for Paula Prass

New Moda!

More new Moda!

Even more new Moda! Excited yet?

Today's Quilt Market giveaway is this little trio of goodies!

First, is a little tote bag pattern and kit by Jay McCarroll. Next, is a fun, retro, calendar tea towl from Moda and last is an Oliver + S paper doll kit. Fun, huh?
Leave a comment to be entered to win!

Happy Election Day!!

In honor of this exciting, historical day, I'm having a big Election Day Sale!!
Everything on my fabric site is 15% off, with FREE shipping on US orders of $100 or more!!
Enter the code "vote" at checkout!

Head Spinning -Day 2

First, I need to start off with a little Halloween fun! My kids are completely into the Indiana Jones and Star Wars movies. Can't you tell?



We had a great night - no rain and it was actually "warm" for this time of year. The kids scored on the candy and had tons of fun. Needless to say, they crashed that night!

Now back to more Market action! Saturday morning we started off at the Michael Miller section to lend support and props to our friends. Patty Young and Paula Prass were debuting their new lines. Their booths were gorgeous, as were they!





I was so happy and excited for them! And while Myrinda stayed and talked, ahem, Jonah and I wandered. There was too much to see to be in one place for too long. Our next stop was the J. Caroline booth. Total eye-candy! In pretty tones of orange, it was like a creamsicle dream!

Me and Carline DeVoy

Seven Islands booth

The Queen

The Bananafana booth

Anna Maria Horner and me (isn't she adorable?!)

Need I say more? Amy Butler and me in her booth

My new doll friend Sheree pretty much summed up exactly how I feel about Amy. Since I started sewing as a true passion, she has been a true inspiration.

Amy's beautiful booth

Me and Tina Givens

I didn't get to meet Tina Givens at Spring Market, but was lucky enough to meet her this time around. Tina was so fun to talk to. She is so passionate and creative and warm.


Coolness at it's best -Jay McCarroll and Heather Bailey

The Girls-Myrinda, Sheree, Jonah and me

The person taking the pic didn't know how to use the camera, so we're a little blurry. We were standing in front of the new Freespirit Lifestyle products booth. They are starting a new line of lifestyle products, which is very exciting. One of the most coveted freebies of the whole show were the Sugar Snap bracelets. We stalked that booth every morning to snatch one, but were mostly unsuccessful - until the last day!!

The rest of the day was a wonder-filled adventure full of fabric, color, people, quilts, patterns and pure joy!

To cap off the first real Market day, I have a little Fairie giveaway. Here is a fun charm pack of Michael Miller's new Fairy Frost line. And an 8"x8" stack of Elinor Peace Bailey's new line, "Dance with Fairies" for P&B Textiles. Just leave a comment!

Post-Market Sale!!

Big Post-Market Fabric Sale!!!

20% off all fabric on my website and etsy shop!

Plus FREE shipping on orders over $100.00

And check out all the new patterns in stock!!

My Head Is Spinning-Day 1

It was a whirlwind weekend in Houston at the Fall International Quilt Market. There was so much anticipation leading up to it and now it's all over in a blink. My head is just spinning at all the new fabrics, patterns and products I saw. Not to mention all the fabulous people I met and saw again. While it was a little hard on the husband and kids, it sure was a needed little break for me.
I arrived early Friday afternoon, after a very early and long flight. I didn't know how I was going to make it through the rest of the day. I met my good pals Jonah and Myrinda at the airport and off we went. First stop: Schoolhouse Series. We got there right in time to listen to Kathy Miller, Patty Young and Paula Prass speak about their new lines and all that is new with Michael Miller Fabrics.
Then we were off to the Fabric 2.0 Meet and Greet hosted by Caroline DeVoy of J. Caroline Creative, Kathy Miller, Lissa Alexander of Moda Fabrics and Christina Batch-Lee of Etsy. It was a fun night of schmoozing, laughing and eating.

Houston sunset and view from the party

Melissa Averinos and me

Patty Young and me

Paula Prass and me

Myrinda, of course!

3 glasses of wine and a cool, velvet couch

After the party, we were off to the Sample Spree. Can I just say, "Pure craziness!!" We had gotten there a little late, so I guess things had quieted down a bit, but you couldn't tell. I can only imagine what it was like when the doors opened! There were ladies with bags full of loot! Some even had to drag them because they had so much stuff! By this time, I was so pooped, I didn't even buy anything. That's ok. I made up for it in the next three days.

That's it for now. I'll be back to tell the tales of the rest of the weekend. And stay tuned for some fun little bloggy Quilt Market giveaways!