So many of us take fabric for granted. We adore it, we buy it, we use it, we cherish it, but how much do we know about how it’s made? From the company that brings us previous designer guests like Lynette Jensen and Debbie Beaves, […]
Guest Quilting Writers
American Jane’s new “Look and Learn”
Sandy Klop of American Jane has created a line that will take you back through your yearbooks, all the way to grade school! Each detail of this Look and Learn collection is sweet and young, and the colors are so vibrant. Here’s a bit about […]
Susan Jackson on Fun, Freedom, and Baby Fats
Susan Jackson of Cracker Jack Quilts is passionate about the fun and freedom of quilting, and it shows in her new pattern book, Baby Fats. Read about how she got her start in designing quilts, and for all you lovers of pink, check out our […]
Audrey and Stephanie on Legacy Patterns
Audrey and Stephanie Wright are the ladies behind some of our favorite and very convenient patterns. We love their patterns so much, we put together our adorable Bananas Foster Quilt Kit with their Butter Charm & Jelly pattern. Today they share about how they got […]
Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries
We are excited to feature Thimbleberries’ Lynette Jensen on our blog. Her new Lodge & Lakeside 2008 Quilt Club has just been revealed to rave reviews! Here’s a glimpse into her newest creation. A leader in the quilting industry for two decades, Lynette Jensen of […]
Joanna Figueroa and Allspice Tapestry
Joanna Figueroa is the visionary behind Fig Tree Quilts, and today she talks to us about her design process and her romantic Allspice Tapestry collection. Where do you get your ideas for your fabric designs?I definitely have lots of favorite places that I go to […]
Tanya Whelan on Barefoot Roses
Tanya Whelan has a knack for designing fabrics that take you back to another time and place, yet feel resfreshingly modern. See what inspires her beautiful creations! We can’t wait for her next collection to debut! I’m so happy to be blogging on Fat Quarter […]
Verna and the Vintage Spool
Today we have the very talented Verna Mosquera blogging for us! She is debuting her studio, the Vintage Spool, with a line called “Sweet Escape.” I was so excited to hear that Kimberly had started her own blog. Having been a fan of her website […]
Lynne Hagmeier’s Autumn Journey
Lynne Hagmeier is a Fat Quarter Shop favorite! She specializes in primitive fabrics and all of her fabric collections work well together. We always carry all her collections due to their popularity, and we are happy to have her blog for us today. Autumn Journey […]
We are so excited to introduce today’s author, Joel Dewberry. Who hasn’t heard of him! Read on to see how this “eclectic modern” designer finds inspiration in nature and how his newest collections reflect that spirit. My ideas and inspiration for fabric designs come from […]
My and My Sister Designs, Part II
Here is Part II of Me and My Sister Designs’ post! Check out their beautiful studio and a sneak preview of their upcoming collection, Strawberry Lemonade. BARB Mary and I both live in the metro Phoenix area and since we only live about three miles […]
The Story of Sweet Baby Jane, Part I
Our friends Barb and Mary of Me and My Sister Designs can find inspiration just about anywhere for their beautiful fabrics. They’ve whipped up a darling new collection called Sweet Baby Jane. We are sure you’ll love it and that you’ll love it even more […]
Debbie Beaves’ Serendipitous Sunflower
Debbie Beaves has a refreshing floral line for RJR called Serendipity Sunflowers. Today she describes a road trip that inspired her cheery designs! It all began on a trip my sister and business partner Pat Day and I took to the fresh lavender fields in […]
Sandy Gervais Falls Back in Time
Today’s post is the sequel to Friday’s entry from Abby. Sandy Gervais, one of our enduring favorite designers, has ‘oohed’ and ‘aahed’ us again with her new line, Fall Back in Time! Read on as she describes the thought and process behind her designs. I […]