Croissants, Tapas and Jelly Roll Giveaways!

I think one of my friends said it best recently when she described my life as "going from one frying pan into another"! Usually the few weeks after Market are all about recooperation and shipping out orders. Well, somehow this year that just hasn't happened so much. In addition to the thousands of patterns we have shipped out in the last few weeks, I have finished up the designs & colors for the next fabric line [to show at Spring Market in Portland] and sent them on to my Design Director, organized the sewing of 2 quilts for American Patchwork & Quiting [more to come on that topic soon], finished several other online projects and have now finally started preparing for my upcoming trip to Madrid, Spain and Paris, France.

As it draws closer, I'm actually starting to get a little bit excited about the trip. First MODA is sending me along with another designer to Madrid to do some workshops for one of their European distributors. I am really honored to have been asked and I will be focusing my teaching on how to use Jelly Rolls & Charm Packs in the European Market. Hopefully I will have something useful to offer them. The most interesting thing about that trip is that I opened my big mouth somewhere in the process and volunteered the fact that I am mostly fluent in Spanish... so now I will be teaching my workshops in Spanish LOL! Since then I have been frantically trying to memorize quilting & sewing terms since those are not really a part of my regular day to day Spanish vocabulary!

After Madrid, I am gong to Paris for 3 whole days... by myself... to do what I want to do... with no agenda... to walk and
look and play... and eat, oohh how I can't wait to eat... while I look some more.... I can't even think of the last time I have had an opportunity like this one. I know once I am there I will miss my munchkins and Eric deeply but right now it all sounds a bit heavenly...
I have been scouring Paris guidebooks and getting tidbits of information here and there about what shop to visit here and what flea market not

to miss and what little cafe has the best cafe ole. Most importantly I am gathering tidbits of information about fabric- beautiful,vintage,French fabric... entire shops of it... Markets... little nooks and crannies. My friend has even given me the name of a few shops that carry some of my lines so I will have to at least stop in there just to say that I saw my fabric in Paris... I can't even imagine such a treat! So if any of you have any tips or little hidden away gems to share... I would love and cherish your tips... And I have to warn you now, I am taking 3 huge photo cards with me and my snazzy brand new SLR camera and plan on taking enough pictures to blog with for a year. You all are going to be so sick of my Paris stories....

In honor of my unpcoming trip and the box that arrived on my doorstep today, I thought I would have a wonderful little Jelly Roll Giveaway today. The last one I did was so much fun that I thought I would spread some of this happy anticipation with some Jelly Roll love!! I am giving away a Shangri La Jelly Roll by 3 Sisters, an Allspice Tapestry Jelly Roll by yours truly and the newest Urban Indigo Jelly Roll by yours truly as well. So start those
comments coming and let me know which of our lines has been your favorite--I think there are 9 to choose from-- we'll call it an informal survery LOL! I will draw threee names on Friday night after we are all full of Thanksgiving Turkey!

talk to you soon.

Comments

[Shelley]

Your fabric lines are gorgous!

[Jenny Forbis]

I'm one of your fans who loves to look at the jelly roll there by my desk...still rolled up and beautifully pristine!
I did unroll it yesterday to look at the sand colorway of my Folklorique...for drapery options for my living room. Painted my daughter Madeline's room a gorgeous shade of green based on Folklorique and now I think the master bedroom and bath get the same shade. A quilt with it??? Some day. :-)

[Joni Ward]

Would love a jelly roll. I love working with them. I hope I am not too late. Just read about it on Quilter's Buzz.

[JudyG]

Hope I'm not too late. I find the probelm with jelly rolls is that they are so well presented, I don't want to open it up!

[Judy]

During the past Thanksgiving weekend, I started working on my new quilt - Jelly Rose. My quilt store did not have any Jelly Rolls so I'm improvising with my stash. I could sure use one of your Jelly Roll's (especially Allspice Tapestry!)

[Robyn]

I'd love to win a jelly roll. Thanks for the opportunity!

[Cara Wilson]

My favorite line is Folklorique!! The colours are just so...REAL. And different colour combinations from the lines make it a new line everytime! I've used it for Christmas, thanksgiving, summer, and just because projects. Second would be Allspice. It is so sweet and comforting.
Have fun in Paris. There are so many different cities within the city.

[Bron]

Oh, I think I may have missed it too - that's okay - I believe I have a pattern coming my way, so I will look forward to that! I really love the 'Woven Mosaic' pattern in Allspice Tapestry - love the pomegranate and chocolate colours!

[Bron]

Love everything about this giveaway! Jelly rolls, country colours, Fig Tree goodies - Yes Please!

[Carolyn Cady]

Well, darn! Things have just settled down enough after our Thanksgiving dinner here yesterday for me to get to your blog sight and discover that I missed the whole thing!!!!! Next time, as we often say. I like the allspice tapestry line especially, and am now looking forward to seeing your new lines and what you are inspired to do by your upcoming trip to Madrid and Paris. Enjoy that trip to the fullest - you deserve it.

[Mary Ann/Ca]

Oh pick me! I love Urban Indigo and am using it for a quilt celebrating my youngest daughters wedding...notice, not wedding quilt because that impies it will be done before their wedding...lol. But they got engaged in Paris last Spring at the Eiffel Tower so maybe there is some good karma for me in this game!

[Cathy]

Dandelion Girl--just for the name alone. LOL

[Cindy Ericsson]

It's hard to decide between Urban Indigo and Dandelion Girl -- can't wait to see DG up close!

[Peg]

I probably am too late to win, but I love everything! I am anxious to see the Urban Indigo. Oh, to have more time and money!
Your trip sounds fabulous -- you already have great ideas, I'm sure you will find wonderful stimulation in Spain and Paris.

[Sue Cahill]

Oh My! How can I choose? If you need to back me into a corner I'd have to say Urban Indigo, so fresh and full of cheer. My husband loves blue and yellow quilts, bringing back memories of a quilt from his childhood, so I use these colors often. Keep up the fantastic work.

[Vickie E]

Wow that's a tough one...I have most recently used Allspice tapestry but just bought the entire line of Urban Indigo...and I can't wait for Dandelion Girl so....LOL I am a BIG Fan of all your fabs...

[Cynthia B]

I can't wait to see what Paris does for your creativity! I think we quilters should get ready to be blown away with your next fabric design! I enjoy looking at Allspice Tapestry Jelly Roll too much to use it up! Cynthia B

[Allison]

I like the allspice best! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. What a wonderful blog.

[Allison]

I like the allspice best! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. What a wonderful blog.

[May Kristin]

I just love jellyrolls!
I wish you luck with your teaching in spanish, and enjoy your days in Paris! Look forward to see new frenchinspired designs!

[Vicki]

Love your patterns and fabric designs. I am just starting to quilt a quilt made from Allspice!!

[Carey G]

I confess to being a Figtree-aholic and just can't decide which range is my favourite. Have a great trip to Spain and Paris.....can't wait for the fabric ranges your trip inspires !

[Renee G]

I really like all the fabrics, but if I have to choose, I like the Allspice Tapestry for the muted colors (spicey colors), and then next comes Shangri La. Hope you have a wonderful trip and enjoy the sightseeing.

Looking forward to your pictures and new fabric inspirations.

[chookyblue]

wow what do I like the most I already have All Spice and Shangri La so by that you can tell I LOVE LOVE LOVE you designing...........Have a wonderful trip to Paris and can't wait to see the photos......can never have toooo many......

[Clarissa]

When it comes to 3 Sisters and Fig Tree - I have a tough time choosing my favorites! I do enjoy the great fabrics and patterns and look forward to trying some "fat free" jelly rolls! What could be more exciting than getting a jelly roll free in a giveaway? Thanks for the great ideas!

[Carolyn Rzesutek]

Your fabric lines are wonderful! I love how you use creamy yellows, peaches, blues, etc.
Your patterns are wonderful, too. Your patterns and fabrics are very unique and fun. Keep up the good work!

[Cheryl, MA]

I hope that you had a wonderful "Thanksgiving" with your family. Oh, and lucky you going to Paris, I'm sure you'll treasure each and every minute. Looking forward to seeing pics from your perspective.
Asking me to pick a favorite line from your designs is like asking me which of my kids I love BEST!! I could never do it. They each take on their own personality and even that can change depending on what project I've used them in. I will however, confess that each and every time I look at "Dandelion Girl" I get little butterflies in my tummy. Just like when I was a teen and would see one of my favorite idols sing. I just know that I'm in "LOVE" and that we were meant to be together. Can't wait to make a comfort quilt "for myself" out of that line.
Here's praying that you never, ever, lose your inspiration and talent!!! You are a wonderful designer.

[Toni]

I love your site and I want to wish you a great trip....I love Allspice...I can see a quilt for my living room made of it...Thanks Toni

[Patsy]

Love Shangri La. I've never used the jelly rolls and I'm dying to make a quilt with them. Have fun on your trip!

[Patsy]

Have fun in Madrid and Paris. I am so jealous.

I love Shangri La along with the others, too. Would make a great quilt. I've never sewed with a jelly roll. I love charm paks.

[Marian Johnson]

I have been a fan of your patterns and fabric collections since the beginning. My favorite collection is always the 'latest one'. I have fat quarter packs of every collection and yards and yards of my favorite pieces. I have actually finished Butter Dish Baskets and Cinnamon Hill Farms and have a couple more started. There are so many I still want to make.....maybe I'll cut down to just 5 hours of sleep each night for awhile! If you choose my entry, I would be thrilled to receive your Urban Indygo Jelly Roll

[Karen S]

I think my favorite of all your lines is Buttercream & Fig. Gorgeous fabric, and such a wonderful name! Just rolls off the tongue, distinctive and so you. Will not confuse that line with another designer. I like lots of fabric lines, but those with wonderful names.... they are the favorites.

[Emily S.]

Love the new urban indigo! Have a great trip!!

[Mary Jo Baird]

Please enter me in your jelly roll giveaway! This is so incredibly generous of you-what wonderful holiday spirit!!!Thank you!

[Angela]

Ooooh -- I just saw the urban indigo fabrics in person the other day. Can I just say yummy?! Paris -- oh, wow. Have a great time!

[Valerie Fischer]

Its not fair to have to pick one since I like them all! I guess Urban Indigo is my favorite today, haha, but ask me again tomorrow and I would probably pick a different one. :)

Thanks for the fun giveaway!

[Keiko Clark]

My favorite line is... difficult to decide, but probably Allspice Tapestry. Colors and values are wonderful and very easy to use!!
Have a wonderful trip and look forward to hear
your great experience soon.

[sherry]

How exciting, Spain & France. I'm sure you will have a fantastic time. Thanks for offering the giveaway. It's hard to pick just one favorite but one of my favorites is the Cinnamon Stars line.

[Foothills Fabric and Threads]

Hi there, I love the Urban Indigo the blue has a lovely sparkle to it. Love you patterns too. Have a great trip
Sandra

[Sue Leslie]

I am sure you will have a lovely time in Paris, we are back in England now but lived there for eight years. I love this time of year there all the trees on the Champs Elysees will be bedecked in Fairy lights, it is magical.Lots of fabric shops, the French still dress make a lot and there is always a good choice. The light is lovely too at this time of year and you can see why so many artists painted there. i hope you have a lovely time. I love the Urban Indigo range.

[Pauline]

How wonderful that you are going to Madrid and Paris! My son and DIL just returned from Paris with many wonderful photos, stories, and reports of delicious food and wine. You should have a great time! How exciting to have been chosen to represent MODA in Madrid. My favorite of your fabric lines is Allspice Tapestry--so soft and pretty! Have a great trip!

[Pauline]

How wonderful that you are going to Madrid and Paris! My son and DIL just returned from Paris with many wonderful photos, stories, and reports of delicious food and wine. You should have a great time! How exciting to have been chosen to represent MODA in Madrid. My favorite of your fabric lines is Allspice Tapestry--so soft and pretty! Have a great trip!

[Pauline]

How wonderful that you are going to Madrid and Paris! My son and DIL just returned from Paris with many wonderful photos, stories, and reports of delicious food and wine. You should have a great time! How exciting to have been chosen to represent MODA in Madrid. My favorite of your fabric lines is Allspice Tapestry--so soft and pretty! Have a great trip!

[Pauline]

How wonderful that you are going to Madrid and Paris! My son and DIL just returned from Paris with many wonderful photos, stories, and reports of delicious food and wine. You should have a great time! How exciting to have been chosen to represent MODA in Madrid. My favorite of your fabric lines is Allspice Tapestry--so soft and pretty! Have a great trip!

[joanna]

I want to thank everyone for all of their great compliments on the lines. I have to add for the record that Shangri La is not my personal line. It is designed by the Three Sisters from MODA, one of my "sister" design groups and although I would like to take credit of that great group to add to my others... I can't. But i will pass on the wonderful comments to MODA.
thanks.

[mary]

Holy Cow!
I just read your blog again... Yo no sabe que tu hablas espanol y puedes ensenar la gente alli tambien! Jolenes!
Estuve alli en Madrid hace viente anos y por esto me falta mucho en escribir - espero que puedes entender esta nota.
Espero que tienes un buen viaje!
Mary

[Rachel]

I love Allspice Tapestry, but Folklorique is close. I also really liked the wovens from cornucopia and have a great, more contemporary quilt planned for them...

[Michele]

the browns and corals of Allspice Tapestry just make me happy. Jelly rolls seemed sort of a mystery to me but after I bought a couple of kits with them at PIQF (when my girlfriend scared me squealing into the phone) I have become much more familiar. It's so easy to make spiderweb type piecing, hexagons in rows, endless possibilities. good luck in Madrid, what an opportunity!

[Becky S.]

OH LA LA! I love fabric giveaways. I think my favorite fabric line is Allspice Tapestry.
Have a wonderful trip!

[Karen Martin]

I have to vote for Urban Indigo--I am a total blue person! Love the fabrics!!