Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company Blogs for HG

Hello… wait. What am I supposed to call you? The Hip Hop Henrys? The Henry Hotties?

Hey, I like that one!

So let me introduce myself. My name is Carrie and I’m one of the new girls in the Henry Glass neighborhood. I work for the Divine Miss R. Now that Rosie has her name on the selvage of some fabric, she’s decided that she deserves a more appropriate title.

Speaking of titles, I’m an informal kind of girl so please call me “Carrie”. And just so you know, I won’t hold it against you if you call me “Rosie”. Everybody does.

The folks at Chez Glass have asked me to come by and introduce Fresh Palette, the first fabric collection from Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co. and Henry Glass. The finished fabric has finally arrived and oh my, it sure is pretty.
I have to confess that I don’t know which part of the fabric arriving on my doorstep was the most exciting. Seeing the finished fabric or just getting the box itself! It isn’t every day that I get a big box from South Korea ~ even the FedEx man thought it was exciting. Then again, maybe he was just humoring me… that kind of thing happens a lot around here.

But I’m here to talk about Fresh Palette, right? It came about from a piece of vintage fabric, a very large scale floral print in tan, rose and a creamy beige sort of shade. Well, that’s how the print on the fabric got started. This all started with an idea for the kind of quilt I felt like making, a quilt that I couldn’t find the fabric for. Don’t get me wrong, I could find all sorts of beautiful fabric but nothing that was “just right” for my imaginary quilt. I felt a little like Goldilocks.
So I did a little bit of “reverse engineering” and tried to picture what the fabric in my imaginary quilt would look like. The color came first, then the prints. And that’s how Fresh Palette came about. I didn’t have a specific quilt design in mind but I wanted something simple. This went to the quilter this morning.
As for the name, that was the hardest part! I wish I had a story for it but it comes down to this – these are the words I kept using to describe the color scheme and the “feel” I wanted the fabric to have. But I’m getting better at this naming thing, the next collection is going to be called “Nine Dots”. It has a story. And you’ll have to wait a little while to hear it.

See you next time. For More information about Carrie Nelson and her designs check out her website at http://www.missrosiesquiltco.com/

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ytsmom said...

This is very exciting! Can't wait for what is to come.

Mystica said...

Everything here is so very pretty. You are spoiled for choice!

Stacy said...

I love the new line. There were already 200 comments on this post by the time I got here. Inpressive! Especally since the last several posts had no comments at all. You know your work is loved and admired with a turnout like that. Keep up the good work, it is amazing.

Judy C said...

Love the fabric, can't wait to get my hands on it..with two grandaughter it will surely be in my stash in no time. Hoping I win.

Lana said...

This is going to be a favorite of mine! I can already tell!!! Thank you Miss Rosie!

Vicki said...

Love the fabric, and the whole prize package...please enter me for the drawing. Thank you!

mjl7266 said...

love the new fabric line...

Jolene said...

Would love to see the fabric in person. It looks great in the quilt. Can't wait to see what's next

Carol said...

That is so awesome! How exciting for you. I love the colors in your fabric.

Nancy said...

Love this collection!

cathy said...

I love this fabric and her patterns. Enter me in the drawing please.

Kari V. said...

This line is just darling. I think it would look great in a nursery.

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh I so want to win that bundle! Aren't Carrie's patterns the best!

dokiquilts said...

the whole reason why i'm in blogland is because of Miss Rosie & Miss Carrie. love your patterns--and now i love your fabric!

AnnieO said...

So, so pretty! I have a bunch of vintage linens from the 50's from my MIL and lots of them have these soft colors. Yummy! Thanks for the chance to win some.

Jan Marie said...

Love the fabric. posting here from carries site.

Seams Sew Together said...

Love the fabric, count me in!

Unknown said...

Love, love, love it! Absolutely Divine, Miss Rosie! Can't wait to get my hands on some.

Mary said...

Fresh Pallet is such a pretty collection. I can't wait to touch it and see what design Carrie has for it.

...tiktakro... said...

Nice to find you here Carrie-Rosie ;)
What a lucky dog you have, with her name on the selvage ;))...great ideeas, too.

May Kristin said...

Absolutely gorgeous fabrics!

Ullis said...

Beautiful fabric, I just love the colors! Hugs Ullis in Sweden

Kim G said...

I am just getting into quilting and am loving all the patterns Carrie Nelson has come up with!! Now she will have fabric also!! Great!!

Karen said...

I've never made a Schnibbles, but would love to try one with the beautiful fabrics Carrie designed. Thanks!

Kathy in FL said...

Looking for this collection at my LQS.

Kim Q said...

It's so pretty! And I bet it feels absolutely wonderful too. What a dandy prize to win!

Tina said...

I would love to win this give-away. I have just recently decided to make more of the schnibbles patterns so I can say I used my fabric and buy more. Since those are small projects I should be able to get them done faster.

Ruth said...

This is a wonderful giveaway! Would love to win it.

Linda said...

beautiful fabric line...very fresh

Blogless me said...

I find the colours of this collection match the name Miss Rosie perfectly. Maybe you should have called it "Miss Rosie" ;-)

terrieannie said...

I've loved Miss Rosie's patterns for years and can't wait to grab up some of this luscious new fabric!
It's so much fun reading Carrie's blog and her thought processes behind the quilt names... so clever and entertaining!

Debi said...

The fabrics are awesome and would look great in a Schnibbles quilt!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

I came over via La Vie En Rosie

Tracy said...

I LOVE the new fabric line Fresh Palette and all things Miss Rosie!

teresa said...

Carrie ~ what a great collection ~

Ann said...

I absolutely love this line. Great job, Carrie!

Ann

JoyLyn said...

Carrie, your awesome and I love your fabric. What an accomplishment! Keep it up Girl!

JoyLyn said...

Carrie, love the new fabric line! Your awesome...& you should be so pleased with all you have accomplished. Keep it up Girl!

Sinta Renee said...

Ok, I have to say that it was about time for you to design your own line(s) of fabrics. I am doing some serious lusting over this group. Can't wait to get my hands on it... no really, I CAN'T wait!!!

Kathleen said...

Love the new fabric line...you did good your first time out!! I'd love to own me some of this.

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

I love Fresh Palette. I can't wait to get it! The colors are just sooo "me"!

Dawn said...

These fabrics are divine!! I love everything you do.

Patty Nordahl said...

Love the fabric and of course the Divine MIss R.
Would love to win the bundle.

Darlene B said...

Beautiful as always! I would love to win this giveaway! I'm a Carrie "wannabe" hee hee....
dsb448@att.net

Ranch Wife said...

Wow! Carrie, Miss. Rosie, and that fabulous Fresh Palette - perfect combination! I can not wait to get my hands on this line! It can not get to the stores fast enough!Girl, you hit it out of the park!

Heather said...

Here is comment #2! Been to both places now all I have to do is cross my fingers and wait! Thanks again for the great giveaway!

Belinda said...

Love the freshness of these new fabrics - I can see them living very nicely in my house!

BarneyFife said...

The yellows are beautiful.

Jan Marie said...

Sorry I can't seem to get it to post on this side. But this is a wave to you Carrie.

Jan said...

Sweet fabric designs. I would love to make one of Miss Rosie's patterns from this line!

Lauren H said...

I adore this fabric line, and do so hope that I win one of the prizes . . . as well as the patterns and small ruler! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Pauline said...

My first impression of this range is how pretty and fresh it is, so I love the name and the fabric is just gorgeous!

Sue Tokash said...

I love anything Miss Rosie has done!

Hotquilts said...

Love your new line and hope you can buy one of those fast red cars, 'cause I wanna ride in it while you drive thru a tunnel...

Unknown said...

Awesome fabrics! And what a lovely quilt too! Fun

Cheryl A said...

These fabric colors would be new to my collection (mostly repros of old fabrics) but I love what you are doing! Beautiful!

Cheryl A

Cheryl A said...

Not sure if my post worked, this is new to me. I love your colors and can't wait to try something new compared to what I normally quilt =)

Cheryl A
Cave Creek

schmidt1016 said...

I think the name you chose is perfect, Carrie. The fabric is definitely fresh feeling. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.
Leslie S. in MN
esclante[at]comcast[dot]net

b-positive said...

Just love Miss Rosie's fabrics!

Siobhán said...

What a fantastic new collection! Miss Rosie is definitely divine. :)

marcella said...

2nd try :-) Your fabric is adorable. How can you tempt me with a name like nine dots? I have a dot problem you know.

Sharon said...

The fabrics are beautiful! I can hardly wait to get my hands on them.

The Quilted Finish said...

Love everything from Miss Rosie, love the fabric.Thanks for the opportunity to win some

Nancy in WI said...

Gorgeous fabrics! Nancy in WI

Vickie E said...

Love Carrie's patterns and fabric!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Fabric! Thanks for the chance to win.

Anne Ida said...

Love, love, love these fabrics!

Regena@QuiltnQuiltthings said...

The fabric looks like spring. bright and pretty.
I will be looking for it in the store.
Thanks
Regena

Karen said...

Love your new fabric and can't wait for it to be in shops. Thanks for the great giveaway, Karen M

Brigitte said...

The fabric has great possiblities. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

Andrea said...

Love Miss Rosie. What a great givaway!

Lisa said...

This is beautiful fabric. Reminds me of my Grandma Millie!

Maureen said...

Second comment for Miss Rosie....Fresh Palette is YUMMY!

Marcia W. said...

Thank you Henry Glass for bringing Fresh Palette to market with Carrie and Divine Miss R. Anxiously awaiting the debut of Nine Dots - and the rest of the story. Hope I win the giveaway.

julia said...

I just LOVE that there's a Miss Rosie's fabric line...it's just divine...and so are the creators...!
Can't wait for the next one...the name is very promising (love dots!)

Susan said...

Yippee, my comment will show up....I have tried and tried. The fabric is just awesome as I expected it would be....Susan

Susan said...

Yippee, my comment will show up....I have tried and tried. The fabric is just awesome as I expected it would be....Susan

LizA. said...

How exciting -- your own line of fabric! I can't wait to see it in person.

osmgreasemonkey said...

It's not enough that I won a Schnibbles kit as a door prize when you visited our guild in Cottonwood last week. I have no shame! Sign me up for the drawing. :)

Susan said...

Love the fabric, love the quilt!

Susan said...

Love the fabric, love the quilt!

dianne said...

commenting again - maybe THIS time it will work!

Melissa said...

I love this line!

I love Carrie ... and her little dog, too!

Stina Blomgren said...

I so love Carries new line.. cant wait until I can buy it.. guess it will happen in a year or so in Sweden.. :o))
It is ssoooooo fresh... and it makes me so happy..:O))

Aunt 'Reen said...

I LOVE this beautiful new line of fabrics! I'm a huge fan of Carrie's patterns!

Anonymous said...

Truly awesome giveaway, thanks :) I've already posted on LaVieEnRosie.

Gypsy Quilter said...

Scrumptious colors, simply scrumptious.

Jo said...

Cute, fun and fresh fabric. Kuddos to you and a fabric line

Bonnie said...

oh so lovely fabrics. Yummy. Please include me in the drawing. I've posted at Miss Rosie's site and now here. Thanks for the give away.

SueC said...

I echo passingdowncrazy - i'd buy anything that has Miss Rosie's name on it!

Laura said...

Love this fabric line!

Jeanne said...

I love everything Carrie does!!

I quilt 4 fun said...

Beautiful fabric, my daughter would love this in a quilt

Nancy Sue said...

I love the fabric. Just the thing to work with in the dead of winter under inches of snow (please not as many as last year), to remind us how fresh and wonderful the spring season is.
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Patty E said...

Love Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. Great patterns and a great person too!! Fabric is lovely, can't wait to get some for myself. Patty E

SheilaC said...

I just love these fabrics and can't wait to sew with them!

Thank you!
SHeilaC

barncow said...

I would love to win your fabric and patterns Karen [barncow]

Kim D. said...

I recently found one of Carrie's Schnibbles patterns and love it and her gorgeous fabrics. I would love the chance to win. Thanks for the generosity.

Cory said...

This fabric is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Take care and God bless, Cory

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