New Precuts!

We love precuts around here!  They are so convenient to use and I love how you get every piece in the line.  They just create a fun scrappy feel to quilts!  We got in some awesome bright fabric!  Just in time for spring.  We got in jelly rolls, layer cakes, and charm packs of Snap Pop by Sandy Gervais. 

Light and airy and perfect for a summer baby blanket!

We also got in some Happy-Go-Lcuky precuts by Bonnie and Camille.  Their fabric never disappoints!  This time they added in a good dark blue, not quite a navy that really gives it some depth and helps it stand out from their past lines. 

We got in charm packs.

And also these adorable new precuts that are called Moda Candy!  They are 2.5 inch squares and give you just a taste of the fabric.  I'm thinking though that just like candy you can't just get/eat one!!!

Don't forget about our Giveaway for National Zipper Day. It ends this Friday

Drip Drop Little April Showers.

So I had this song stuck in my head the whole time I was cutting out raindrops, hanging rain drops, finding flowers, and making my quilt for this window display...



Spring is by far my favorite seasons.  I just love the release of the weight of winter and the newness it brings.  The colors are great and vibrant and the air is so refreshing!

It's been rainy and gray and cloudy the last couple of days. Today it is sunny and nice though. Spring is sure on its way!

As I said last week, this is the Spin Cycle (pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew) quilt I made specifically for the Spring window.  It was a fun one to make and I'm happy with how it turned out!

Amy made this awesome, bright quilt.  She used the BQ pattern and the fabric line called Cruizin'!  It features little bicycles and sweet flowers!  It's just so happy and fun!  Below is Tara's string block quilt...which is always a favorite pattern!

Fun bicycles from the Cruizin' line!!  So fun!

Happy Spring!  What are your new Spring sewing projects!?

ADORNit Table Runner!

So over the weekend, Tara whipped up this adorable table runner.  It's from the new ADORNit Capri Pattern Book and used their new fabric line.  The book has some super cute patterns, ranging from quilts to pillows to bags in it!

This project is going to be a class so stay tuned for more information

Isn't that red crochet edge the cutest!?  Tara is just so talented and creative, were lucky to have her on out team.

Get a Clue, Nancy Drew!

Who didn't grow up reading and love Nancy Drew?!  Nancy Drew first started her detective work in the 1930's and has been a favorite ever since!  She has timeless charm and is such a classy character!

Moda has come out with some suburb Nancy Drew fabric called Get a Clue with Nancy Drew.  It depicts the many faces of Nancy Drew and clever coordinating pieces to go with it!  Charm packs can be purchased here and fat quarter bundles here and don't hesitate to contact or convo us about yardage!

We currently do not have anything made out of this fabric, but Tara and I are thinking that this quilt pattern or this bag pattern would work great.  How fun would that be to have a book bag made out of Nancy Drew fabric to carry all your favorite books in!

Send us pictures of your projects and ideas made out of Nancy Drew and we'll feature them on our blog!

New Fabric Type Tpewriters

I saw this fabric from Andover months ago  and begged Heather to order it. Please please please. So she did, cause I wouldn't let up. I rattled off all the store samples I would make with it.
It arrived a few days ago and we are already almost out of the typewriter fabric. Fortunently we ordered a few more bolts.
We all want quilt backs. I am going to make Amy Butler's Weekender Bag with it too. And an apron.

It is Type by Julia Rothman for Windham Fabrics.

Laura likes this one the best.

I put this fabric and a fat quarter bundle on etsy. I'm in a sharing mood. But I still might buy all of it.

What else can you see this line made out of?

 

Inspiration.

When designing a quilt or project, what inspires you?  How do you start pulling colors and designs?  Do you always go to your favorite colors or do you try to stretch yourself and use colors that are harder for you to work with?  Does a favorite shirt inspire you for colors?  How about a sunset?

For me, being a photographer, I always look at light.  How the light is bouncing off things, or in the evening how light gives things a warm orange tint, that's what inspires me.  Light outside my front window, or light in a photograph, or blue light coming from the alarm clock at night...I usually notice and see.  Light is what gives things life and dimension.  I'm a lover of light.

Also when designing quilts, I often start with the back of the quilt first!  Seems backwards, but when I find a nice big floral print I like, or a wild geometric, that's when I get excited!

I was putting bolts of fabric away the other day and ran across this very interesting mod fabric...

It's usually a design I would never go to, but I just loved the colors in it.  I don't really decorate with purples in my house, although I often wear it (it goes good with my skin tone!)  So I usually don't gravitate towards purple in my sewing.  But this piece sure got the wheels turning!

So I started pulling fabrics to go with this piece.  This is what I came up with!  A good thing to remember when designing a quilt is value and balance.  You want to make sure you have plenty of lights and darks and mediums.  Too many mediums will make a quilt muddy.  If you have a hard time seeing value, squint your eyes...colors will usually blend together if they are the same value.  

Next, notice how in my spray of colors, I have lots of purples, a few greens, only one blue, and a touch of cream.  Look back at my back piece...lots of purple, some pink, a hint of cream, and one blue!  Things need balance and harmony!

So now...what do to with all these colors!  Tell me what inspires you when design a quilt...or anything!?  Oh and just so you know...these fabrics can found on our website or etsy page.

Fabric Friday Padstow Range

Its New Fabric Friday! This is Padstow Range by Cabbages and Roses for Moda. Purple had been the it color here for over a year now so I expect this line to be very popular.

I accidently left out my favorite fabric from this line. What was I thinking?
I put a fat quarter bundle on etsy and my favorite bolt is the forth one down.

I am trying to put myself in a Christmas frame of mind. I have been eying the Grinch fabrics and toying with a few patterns. I think a Grinch window is in order on the bed side.

Happy Friday everyone. I hope you have a good and restful weekend.

Vintage Modern Flannel

A few weeks ago we got in a few bolts of flannel from the Vintage Modern line from Bonnie and Camille. It flew out the door within a few days. We got in a a few more bolts today! I am making winter pajama pants stat before we sell out again.



We also received charm packs of Marmalade. I really need a reason to make a rag quilt.

Happy Friday everyone. I hope you all have a great weekend. I will be having another marathon sewing weekend trying to catch up on some Christmas presents and shop samples.

Skipping Squares

Heather made this awesome quilt!  The pattern is by Cluck Cluck Sew and is called Skipping Squares!  Isn't the pattern just so fun and the colors really pop!! 

All the fabric in this quilt is Denyse Schmidt's new fabric line Chicopee! It has been a popular fabric line among us Barn Chics! You can buy Chicopee on our website or our etsy site. Tara and I never really noticed this pattern before, I have no idea how we missed it, but it is fantastic and now we both have to make it! We are currently our of this particular pattern, but it is order and on its way...so watch out for it!
If you've ever made this pattern before...email us a picture so we can feature it on our blog....quiltbarn@gmail.com

I am linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts Finish Up Friday. Go see what other bloggers were up to this week

 

 



Fabric Friday Vintage Modern

We now have Bonnie and Camille's Vintage Modern is stock. We had the precuts of this line and they sold quickly.  Bonnie and Camille's lines, Bliss for example, have always been a big hit. Here is the teal, green, and greys.

And the red and pinks. Those dots are calling my name. We got in 3 solids coordinating bolts too. You can see a peek of the coral to the right.

I made a quilt using this line and will share pictures next week. I was trying to get the pattern written up before I shared it but I am not sure that is going to happen. There just isn't enough hours in the day.

You can find these fabric here at our etsy store. Many of our fabrics are listed in fat quarter bundles but we are always happy to create a custom listing for you of any of our listed fabrics and in the cuts you need. Shipping is free within the US for orders over $75.

One last thing, I want to say a big thanks to all of you who come into our shop and tell us that you read the blog and those who leave comments here and on facebook. It really is a thrill when we hear from you. So, thank-you for your support!!

Fabric Friday Bella by Lotta Jandotter

We got in Bella by Lotta Jansdotter!  This Market picture of the Bella Booth is from Windham's blog, Snip-Its. De-lovely!

We got in all 19 bolts. I made little groupings for etsy. This is the teal grey bundle

 The orange grey bundle

 And the blue yellow bundle

A pattern sheet was tucked in to the shipment and Heather and Amy are making these quilts. I am sure they will kit some up for you. I'll let you know when they are ready.
We also have all the bolts on our webstore.

Fabric Friday

Welcome to Fabric Friday where I share some new fabrics that are in stock.
We got in a shipment from Michael Miller. Above is Wooden Horses (they remind me of Swedish wooden dhala horses), Wood Cuts, and Font.

Yummy Ta Dots in Sorbet, Caribbean, Coral, and Mustard.

Comic prints Zap and Kiss Me. I love these two. I know I will be making a bag with these but what else could I use them for? Any suggestions?

Fabric Friday Nightshade

When I saw peeks of Tula Pink's new line, Nightshae, I was impressed. Now that we have it in and I can see it in person I am in love with it. The detail is amazing.
Above is Absinthe.

Heather has started a quilt with this from Tula's new book. I can't wait to see it.
This is Vapor.

This is Evening.
There is a lovely sinister story about these three sisters to go along with this line. I am a huge Halloween fan and have more Halloween quilts than any other holiday. I need to find the perfect pattern so I can cut in to this fabric.

Do you have any ideas for me? Are you as excited as I am?

Check out my Road Trip post here for giveaway details