Let's talk shop....newsletters from shops, that is ~

I'm a huge fan of shop newsletters and all their email updates.  They keep me in line and on time and up-to-date with the latest trends in fabric and patterns....quilt patterns and more.   A few of my favorites are probably yours too:  Connecting Threads, Hawthorne Supply Company, Pink Castle Fabrics, Missouri Star, Spoonflower, and Stitchin' Post, just to name a few.

But today, let's focus on Free Spirit Fabrics who just announced (in a newsletter received yesterday) that there's a new fabric line out - Kaffe Fassett Collective and it's in shops now and further, there are free patterns available on how we could use some of the newest fabric line.  I'm out of breath!

Also  jaw-dropping gorgeous is hand drawn designs of Keiko Goke.  The Moment by Moment quilt patterns, designed by Kerri Thomson,  shown in two colorways  are very simply, simple.  But, who needs extraordinaire in minuteness when using these lush designs.

Here's another option that would also fit into the simple construction, fabulous finish category. Journey quilt pattern featuring the Keiko Goke Step by Step collection.

Not having these fabric  (yet) and wanting to make an easy yet elegant quilt, I just kept pulling from my stash until satisfaction was obtained and stitched into this 62" x 72" quilt top.  Not the same, but very similar to the free Moment by Moment quilt pattern.

Enough of talking shop....let's get sewing.

Fabric Tape ~ Who Knew How Easy

Any season is a season for gifts and tape is usually needed to wrap it up - personalizing each gift for that someone special with a final touch of fabric tape.  Tape made by you!  Oh, how fun to use up a few fabric scraps.....a tutorial found at We Are Scout...Lisa Tilse.  I expect the original tutorial was first posted on The Red Thread Studio but I couldn't find the original. 

Go forth and gift wrap in the style of your fabric scraps.  And thank you We are Scout and The Red Thread Studio for the pleasure of your blogging company this morning and for filling my mind's eye with so many ideas.