We loved reading the tons of comments…and tweets…and wall posts that flooded through over the weekend. It was way more than anticipated, and we’re working on writing y’all back! (It’s a good problem to have! Social networking maaadness!) So anyway, we decided to throw in […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day Giveaway!
Happy almost Valentine’s Day! Even if you are not a fan of this holiday, you can STILL enjoy this post! As a little way of celebrating this holiday of romance, we’re spreading some love ourselves, a la Moda. We’re giving away a Sent With Love […]
Plume by Tula Pink for Moda Fabrics
Plume blew in like a bullet of sunbeams here at the Shop. We so needed a beautiful burst of Tula Pink after so many, many dreary days. The colors are what get me. Always bright and saturated, artistic and unexpected, and just a dose of […]
2010 Designer Mystery Block of the Month
One of Kimberly’s most (in)famous quotes around these parts is, “I have an idea.” Those words started the first Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery BOM in 2008, and now here we are in our third year of it! Before we used lines by perennial favorites […]
Verna by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics
Verna, Verna, Verna! Everyone went Verna-crazy at Market last October, and rightfully so! I don’t think I’ve ever met a happier Spring line (no, not Spring yet? Wishful thinking? Fiiiiine…) But it’ll at least be Spring when we’re surrounded in the Shop with Veeeerna! We’ve […]
Moda Bake Shop Project by The Quilted Fish
We met Amanda Herring, the designer of The Quilted Fish patterns at Fall Market in October and were instantly wowed by her talent, energy & sweet personality. On top of all that, we think her pieced and appliqué patterns are fresh and out-of-the-box fun. Today, […]
Introducing L+J
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas weekend! With the New Year coming up (2010? Don’t they use that year in some old sci-fi flicks?) we have a new pair to introduce! Meet L+J, who, along with Kate Spain, joined Moda this year at Fall […]
Fresh and Fancy Table Runner Club by Cotton Way Quilt Patterns
**Edit: Someone asked about the headband that Bonnie’s granddaughter is wearing. She posted the info in her comment!** This has been a very good year for Bonnie Olaveson. With 2 weddings and 3 grandchildren born in 2009, yeah, I’d say it’s been an awesome year! […]
Vintage Memories BOM by Sherri Falls of This & That
When we saw this gorgeous quilt hanging in the This & That booth at Market this year, we knew it was The One. Er, A One :). A Block of the Month that we could instantly fall in love with. And after all, Sherri Falls […]
Hi! My name is Kate Spain…
We had the great privilege of meeting one of Moda’s newest designers at Market in October. Her name is Kate Spain, and she is just one of the nicest people on the face of the earth. Her first line for Moda is called Verna, and […]
Close to My Heart by Laundry Basket Quilts
Edyta Sitar is one of those all-around, amazing women that leave you scratching your head, wondering how she does it all. She teaches, designs fabrics for Moda, and writes numerous quilting books and batik patterns. Her newest endeavor has been creating and promoting her new […]
Pre-Market Peek at Plume by Tula Pink
Tula Pink is the one we can depend on to shake our fabric wooooorld. Every collection is totally unexpected and fascinating. Plume is her next release for Moda Fabrics, and yeah . . . wow! Hey guys! I am in full pre-market swing with my […]
Pre-Market Peek at Eden by Lila Tueller
You might have seen a bit of these on Lila’s blog, but we’re really thrilled by Eden, her next line out for Moda Fabrics! Eden reminds me of Spring’s first blooms. It’s full of birds, florals and dots in dreamy pastels and light brights. We […]
Pre-Market Peek at Whimsy by Fig Tree Quilts
Fig Tree Quilts is here to show off one of their patterns, featuring Mill House Inn and their newest fabric collection. We hear from Joanna’s blog that there will be special “snuggles” fabric, and Debbie can’t wait to get her hands on it at Market!! […]