Spring Snowballs and Hearts? Yes! with more Zoologies....

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 Elizabeth Strong is early for next Valentine's Day  ;).  She used the Always & Forever fabrics to create this bright, fun, and beautiful table setting of place-mats and table runner.  Elizabeth - we love your colors and especially the large hearts and pieced borders.  Place-mats are so handy. My family would love these!  Thanks Elizabeth for sharing.  And congrats on being early for next year....the rest of us are way behind you!  Time to finish those holiday UFO's.

 Urban Zoologies need to be buried in somebodies time capsule.  They are always popping up in cute projects.  Brittany Wheeler created these Boutique Diaper Wipe Cases.  So adorable! We love the trim around the edge. You can find these for sale at Crafty Mom Boutique on Etsy.  Click Here for link

So, Leisha and I were talking about creating fun blocks out of basic blocks.  This is the snowball block.  Essentially you sew a smaller square to each of a larger square's corners creating an octagon shape.  You see this block in several quilts.  We were talking about how if you join them together you could make a flower.....Walaaaa...and Leisha did.  Notice that the center square is different than the background fabric and that forms the center of the flower.  Leisha used her red, pink, and green scraps left over from another quilt.  She only had to buy butterfly fabric for the backing.  Smart girl!  This would be a great stash buster!

Of course I am giving you close ups so that you can see her beautiful quilting.    See how there are 4 snowballs to each flower?

I chose to make a star flower using a similar method.  Here is the link to the pattern for purchase:  Click Here for Pattern

Below is a better close up so that you can see the four squares together make the star flower.   I really like this line of fabrics.  I wanted to show off the animal toss print so I alternated the snow ball foursome with a plain block.

 I am including this photo which was taken before Leisha worked her quilting magic.  What a difference the quilting can make huh?  Thank you Leisha!  You made my quilt ten times better.

Below is the Emma Collection.  Such a sweet and cheerful collection.  I love all of these fabrics, but I have to say that Strudel Raspberry wins just because of the fun name.  Of course Strudel Mint (bottom) has to be a close second.

Happy Sewing this weekend!

Introducing Summerlove....perfect for skirts and dresses!

You will love the newest collection Summerlove.  Sandra has bundled them into two beautiful collections.  Teal and Pink. I think the Teal Bundle would be perfect for a strip skirt.  What do you think?  I love the goldenrod colors with the teals. 

Pictured above from top to bottom is Passionate Spirit in Peach, Oval Elements Vintage Blue, Daydreaming in Ocean, Malibu Sun, Sweet Days Mist, Tokens of Love in Aqua, and at the bottom is Passionate Spirit in Teal.

Pictured above is  Naivety Berry, FreeSpirit Yellow Houndstooth, Daydreaming in Sunshine, Oval Elements in Mist, Malibu Kiss, Beyond Bliss in Ginger, and last but not least is Retro Harmony.  

 We have sold several of theses bundles all ready! They won't last long.

Look at this cute dress Monique Thomas made. We love the fabrics she selected. The main dress print is from Art Gallery's Paradise Collection. It is called Morning Showers. The Art Gallery fabrics are a nice weave and they drape beautifully for dresses and skirts - much nicer than regular cotton quilting fabrics. Thanks for sharing this Monique!

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Ok this just makes me smile.....

 Look at those little toes.........peeking out from all those ruffles!

These Ruffled Easter Diaper Covers were made by Jenny from The Stitchery Boutique.  Another fun item  from the Urban Zoologie Collection.  These Spring Birds are one of our most popular sellers.  You really must visit Jenny's shop and see the little lamb and bunny hats.  So adorable.  You can find The Stitchery Boutique by clicking here .

We have had to restock the Funky Monkey Sock Texture Fabric 3 times.  See how fun?  This cute monkey embroidery and applique design comes from Kristen at Little Petunia Designs.  I love the stocking hat on the monkey.  So creative! You can find Kristen's shop by clicking here 

Remember the Hearts Hearts Hearts Quilt?  Well, Leisha Farnsworth had a few hearts left over and look what she designed!  We love it.  We were going to offer it as a kit, but we sold out of some of these fabrics (including the border fabric). We can still put together a kit with reds and whites for you if you would like to make one.  Just convo us and we will be happy to set up a listing for you.  This runner is 14.25" x 44" and kit would be $21.99.   I think it would be perfect in red, white, and blue for a July 4th table topper.

The Wild Thing is quilted!  This pattern by Thimble Blossoms was really fun to do.  It is made from charm squares.  Just slice, sew, trim, sew into rows and walaaaa....a quilt.  This quilt was made using the Whimsy Fabric Collection by Heather Mulder Peterson.  This quilt is so bright and cheerful.  If you see any of the charm packs we have listed, just convo us and we will be happy to set up a quilt kit for you. 

More fabrics in everyday.....come by and see what is new.  Oh and remember, the shipping discount on our sistersandquilters.com

Baby Shower Cake Gift Idea!

This idea comes from Jamie Rankin. What a creative gift idea and fun theme!  I am sure this Mom-to-be loved this Diaper Cake.  Jamie wrote,  "I was able to make 9 burp cloths with the fabric.  I wrapped the burp cloths around the tiers.  Thanks so much!  I got so many compliments at the baby shower!!!"  Jamie purchased 3 fat quarters from the Wanna Be A Cowboy fabric collection.  Thank you Jamie for sharing this with us. 

New this week at Sisters & Quilters......

A Walk in the Woods Fabric Collection featuring Little Red Riding Hood by Annela Hoey for Moda. This is a sweet children's storybook print with bluebirds and mushrooms. Cute bundle. I think this would make a fun Burp Cloth Diaper Cake!

Poetica is In!

 Poetica by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics is perfect for those spring skirts and dresses. Pat Brovo always does an amazing job of combining color and pattern for an eclectic look.  Art Gallery Fabrics have a beautiful drape that is perfect for skirts and dresses.  Teals, lavenders, fuchsias, soft pinks, limes, and chartreuse make this collection perfect for those spring projects.  Quick link to these bundles click here.

Kiss Me Quilt with Butterscotch & Rose Collection

We sold out of our Kiss Me Quilt Kits with the Strawberry Fields Fabric Collection.  So...Sandra created Kiss Me Quilt Kit using the Butterscotch & Rose Collection in soft creamy yellow and reds. We are still offering it at the sale price.  It is such a gorgeous collection.  This quilt will be beautiful in red and yellow. This is one of our favorite bundles. You can choose a different border if you would like.  Just leave us a message at checkout which fabric you would like.  Link to this pattern click here 
Happy sewing! 

Sharing Day! What are you Creating?

What a fun quilt!  We love the bright cheery colors.  Who doesn't love red and white!  This quilt was created by Jennifer Colton and was made using one of our Always & Forever Valentines Fat Quarter Bundles. 

Urban Zoologies and Remix prints continue to be a favorite with childrens quilts.  The Royal Blue Remix Bundle with the Blue Owls is in this darling quilt created by Quilts by Christina.  We love this blue and green combination.  Beautiful quilt Christina!  You can contact Christina HERE

Custom Cutees designed this sweet and fun summer dress. Lucky Sarah - she even gets an Elmo on her dress.  Custom Cuties does beautiful embrodiery work! You should see her Etsy Shop.  For Etsy Shop Click Here 

Monique Thomas made these darling accessories.  Love the coordinating Kumari Garden prints - especially the stripe closures.  Just imagine the compliments when you pull out such a cheerful wallet.

This quilt comes from one of our customers in Romania, Kovia Rakosi.  She created this using another Urban Zoologie Fat Quarter Bundle.  This one is the Butterflies with the Houndstooth and Polka Dot fabrics.  Kovia added some additional fabrics to her quilt.  So bright and cheery..don't you think?  Link to Kovia Click Here

This awesome project come from Julie of PeekaBooBugs.  Beautiful work Julie!  This fabric is from Riley Blakes Pirate collection.  Julie creates seat liners for Bugaboos.  Link to Julie's shop Click Here

Jennifer Schneider sent us a picture of this wonderful quilt. Love it!  Jennifer certainaly has an eye for fabric combinations!  This modern quilt has the Echo Moira Catalina large teal flower in it. These quilts with the bold modern prints are so popular. We love the coordinating prints she chose. 
The Echo fabrics are selling out quickly (this is our second shipment too).  They will no longer be available :(

This fresh bright quilt comes from Amando Popp.  What a cheery quilt!  It would brighten any bad weather day! The Quite Contrary fabric line was a very popular collection from Riley Blake Designs.  We have long sold out of these fun pink, red, and green prints. 

MackenzieMonroe make this gorgeous zippered clutch.  We love the Amy Butler prints - especially this one! MackenzieMonroe has several beautiful handmade bags and clutches. And she is having a sale.   Click Here to visit her shop!

Amber Bradley also did something new and creative with fabric - she wallpapered her little girl's Doll Dream Home with fabrics from the Sweet Nothings collection.  Very creative idea! So much better than paint! I believe she set it with Mod Podge glue/sealer.  Thanks Amber for sharing.  We love it!

Leisha Farnsworth created these two lovely pillows.  Look at the detail.  The black & white floral pillow has folds sewn in opposing directional stitch lines.  You migt have to click on the picture to see the detail.  And....

This Rosette Pillow has a gathered strip sewn in a circle.  We love what you do Leisha!  This polka dot pillow was made out of the Circa 1934 Collection by Cosmo Cricket.

Thanks again for sharing your ideas and creative projects!  Keep them coming!

Something for Everyone! New Fat Quarter Bundles

Welcome to Bear Country!  Remember the Berenstain Bears?  Some of our family's Berenstain Bears favorites - The Berenstain Bears.........Visit the Dentist, and The Messy Room, and Too Much Junk Food, and Too Much TV, and my personal favorite is The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies.  Did you know there are over 300 books?  I didn't.  Well 2012 is the Berenstain Bears 50th Anniversary.  Moda has printed some fabulous fabrics your little ones will love.  We have the Fat Quarter Bundles in now.  Yardage is expected in a few weeks.  Keep checking back.  I think these would make perfect pillowcases!

AND If you are a Berenstain Bears Fan....here is a link to the Moda blog featuring the Berentains Story.  Link:  CLICK HERE

Kate Spain has done it again.  Good Fortune is another one of our favorites.  I keep looking at this bundle wondering what I will make.  I am not sure yet which pattern I will choose but I know whichever it is...it will beautiful.  Just look at those orange prints with the green!  If you have made something out of these fabrics PLEASE SHARE!

Scoot collection by Deena Rutter for Riley Blake, a 24 piece Fat Quarter Bundle. These darling prints of planes, helicopters, scooters, trains, wagons, and fire engines are perfect for those little boy quilts. These fun light blue, green, and yellow prints can all be combined in a sewing project.   I saw these fabrics in a Wonky Log Cabin Baby Quilt - so so cute.

Fly A Kite Collection by October Afternoon for Riley Blake, a 28 piece Fat Quarter Bundle.  As you can see sweet images of children on swings and flying kites.  What I love about this line is the wonderful coordinates.  Fun damask wallpaper scallops, flowers, polka dots, and floral stripes.  A fun retro collection!

We received the beautiful Rouenneries Deux by French General yardage.  So Gorgeous! Sandra has arranged them into a fat quarter and half yard bundle for you.  These are going fast.  We wish we would have ordered more.  We still have a few Layer Cakes and Charm Packs left.   BTW - These go really well with the Little Pink Stars II collection.

NAVY'S ARE IN!  Reunion by Sweetwater for Moda yardage has also arrived.  You will love these modern prints.  Perfect for those 4th of July projects.  Good navy prints are always difficult to find. We have charm packs also available.

Prairie Paisley II by Minick & Simpson for Moda.  These beautiful reproduction fabrics would be perfect for those Americana or 4th of July Quilts.   The reds in this collection are bright and cheerful.  We love the paisley prints.  These fabrics would be work well in your traditional patterns like the Log Cabin or various Star patterns.

 Funky Monkey by Erin Micheals.  This collection in Blues!  This continues to be a favorite print.  Our yellow and red bundle was a huge succuess...so we thought we would add some blue.

Check out our Precuts.  Several new Layer Cakes and Charm Packs in!  California Girl, Friendship reproduction prints, Hello Luscious, A Walk in the Woods, Prairie Paisley II, Scoot, and Fly A Kite....just a few!

Have a wonderful week.  And I hope you find some time to create!