Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Quilt Ideas from Little Quilts using their newest line Tanyard Creek

Here are some new quilt ideas using..."Tanyard Creek", the new line of fabric by Little Quilts.

"Hospitality" is a 26" x 26" quilt using the Tanyard Creek fabricline. The pattern is from a "Reflections of the South" collection designedby Little Quilts for Henry Glass & Co. The simple pineapple applique, along-time symbol of hospitality in the south, is perfect for this charmingwall hanging to welcome friends. It would make a perfect house warming gift!


This quilt was made by Little Quilts staff member Linda Rice usingthe Tanyard Creek fabric line. She used the Josephine's Sampler pattern byLori Smith (From My Heart To Your Hands). Patterns and all fabrics for thisquilt are available at Little Quilts.

We love the old antique reproduction look of the new "Tanyard Creek"line of fabric from Little Quilts. The line also includes several newshirtings. The entire line is available from Little Quilts along withbundles and fat quarters.

For more information about Little Quilts and Quilt ideas go to http://www.littlequilts.com/

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Cross Country Christmas Quilt Designer Blog Hop


Wonderful HG Designer Linda Lum Debono blogs for us....Sorry, I've haven't been around lately. I have had the nasty flu and I've been out of commission for a week now. Today, I have some awesome news to announce. I will be participating in the "Cross Country Christmas Quilt Designer Blog Hop" with 11 other wonderful designers (including HG designer Heather Mulder Peterson) across the US. All of the main festivities officially start Nov. 9 and end on Nov. 20.
To get the excitement going before everything officially begins, there will be a guess the designer from the baby photo contest starting Wednesday, November 4. Each blog will have a baby pic of a designer. You will have until Nov. 7 to guess. So, on Wednesday, hop from blog to blog to guess.
Also, at the end of the 12 days of blogging, a grand prize winner will be drawn randomly from all of the commenters. You must comment on ALL 12 sites to be eligible for the grand prize [value: $360 - wow!] Each day, we will all have a post about a special theme but you will all have to check out the wonderful surprise that the featured designer of the day will have on her site for you!These fabulous designers will be in for all of the fun. Check them out!
Nov. 9th. Gudrun from GE Designs:
Nov. 10th. Sandy from Pieces from my Heart :
Nov. 11th. Terry from Atkinson Designs :
Nov. 12th. Pat from Pat Sloan & Co.:
Nov. 13th. Heather from Anka's Treasures : http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/
Nov. 14th. Pam from Pam Kitty Morning :
Nov. 15th. Kari from New Leaf Stitches :
Nov. 16th. Terri from Whimsicals :
Nov. 17th. Sherri from This 'N' That
Nov. 18th. Carrie from Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.
Nov. 19th. Roseann from Rosebud's Cottage.
Nov. 20th. Linda from Linda Lum DeBono: http://www.lindalumdebono.blogspot.com
I hope that you will join us for all of the fun! xo, L

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup Blogs for HG!

Simply Sweet by Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup

Simply Sweet made it’s debut at Fall Quilt Market in Houston. I love this collection! We designed the sweetest floral stripes, a companion floral lattice, and a delicate little vine print.

We combined a funky oval print and our signature dots, stripes and checks to round out the collection. We were so inspired that we all ready have about 6 new quilts planned for this collection.

The first one we made is called Ladybug Hug and the pattern ships November 1st.
Simply Sweet ships in January 2010. I’m telling you that I can hardly wait!


For more information on Barbara Jones and to see her personal website and new design ideas go to http://quiltsoup.com/