Showing posts with label Quilt Market Recap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quilt Market Recap. Show all posts

Friday, June 15, 2018

Quilt Market Recap :: Part Two!


 "All children, except one, grow up."
This is the opening line of J.M. Barrie's gift to the world we all know as Peter Pan, the story we could all claim as our own. It holds that piece of childhood we never want to let go of. Before it was a Disney classic, it was a story- first a play, and then a novel, which I chose to use as my inspiration for this collection. With my passion for vintage storybooks... the colors, designs and classic magic... I wanted this textile collection to remind us of those children from turn of the century London who happen upon an incredible adventure, as well as the actual book itself... both in color and subject.
 ~Sarah Jane

Peter Pan starts shipping to stores in July 
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My latest collection, Isabella, was inspired by my lovely daughter and her friends. A bit of a tomboy as a young child, this collection celebrates her new-found love for pretty things!
~Stephanie

Isabella is in stores now!
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You'll find ballerinas in position, music notes, crowns and so much more in Applause, new from Sandra Clemons. The colors are whimsy pinks, greens, blues and purples which bring playful yet balanced rhythm to the collection. Applause will inspire you to make beautiful things!

Applause starts shipping to stores in September
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 Charming by Gertie is a fabulous line of vintage-inspired fabrics for the discerning dressmaker and quilter. It has all of Gertie's signature loves (roses, border prints and floral stripes) but with a glam and quirky twist for the customer who isn't afraid of something a little different.

Charming by Gertie starts shipping to stores in August
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 Behind the wrought-iron fence lies a beautiful secret garden, Les Jardins. Climbing vines and delicate packed blooms adorn the collection while flowers float through the ombre sky of the double border.

 Les Jardins starts shipping to stores in September
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Friday, November 3, 2017

Project Dovetail~ a licensed collaboration & "sew" much more!

Quilt Market Re-cap :: Part 1
We're back from International Quilt Market and I can finally share our news! We've been working with our licensed designers to create a collaborative collection...
https://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/shop/collections/project-dovetail.html
Each of our amazing licensed designers created one design in two colorways...

Lily Ashbury :: Kayla (Peony & Haze)
Sarah Campbell :: Butterfly Blossoms (Cloud & Grass)
Sandra Clemons :: Bowtie Bunny (Flower & Wisteria)
Susan Emory :: Corsage (Water & Shell)
Laura Gunn :: Mini Grid (Fog & Moss)
Sandi Henderson :: Pomegranate Seeds (Blossom & Lilac)
Emily Herrick :: Sea Star (Ocean & Meadow)
Sarah Jane :: Nature Walk (Aqua & Peach)
Tamara Kate :: Tall Grass (Herb & Blush)
Betsy Siber :: Allium (Petal & Cotton Ball)
Patty Sloniger :: Birch Forest Too (Twilight & Mist)
Axelle Valentin :: Herbal Tea (Coral & Blackberry)


The backstory of our Quilt Market booth
 
When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, we were all so worried about the city and the people that host Quilt Market every year... we watched the news as Houston residents streamed into the George R. Brown Convention Center seeking shelter. As we're sure you can relate, we wondered how we could help. Quilts! Of course, we can send quilts! We reconfigured our plan for the booth and created a working sewing studio. With sewing machines donated by Janome and thread provided by Aurifil, together with you, our sewing community, we made blocks out of Project Dovetail. We're going to use these blocks to sew quilts which we'll donate to Quilts of Compassion. 
Janome Sewing Machine M7200



We knew that a lot of you would be busy with appointments at the show so we sent attendees home with a bundle of fabric so they can mail blocks from home. If you're interested in participating, we will be accepting blocks until March 1st, 2018. The blocks must be 8.5" x 8.5" unfinished and made from our Project Dovetail fabrics. The collection will start shipping to stores in January so keep an eye out or contact your local quilt shop to see if they've ordered the collection. 

Please feel free to include the following Cotton Couture colors as well-
Metal, Pewter, Nickel, Hyacinth, Lilac, Opal, Jewel, Berry, Rose, Teal, Ocean, Spa, Loden, Avocado, Grass, Lipstick, Geranium, Blush 

We have lots of inspiration for Project Dovetail quilts... here are a few...
 Supernova Quilt designed by Lee Heinrich (of Freshly Pieced) and pieced & quilted by Tamara Kate
Hexies made by yours truly... just for fun!
Mapleton Avenue by Sassafras Lane

We'll be back next week with more Quilt Market fun!
xo,
Kait