New Books from Stash Books and C&T Publishing

I recently received the new Summer/Fall 2013 Catalog from C&T Publishing and am very excited to share my newest book and one that I contributed to... plus a couple others.

Introducing... Sew Modern Baby by Angela Yosten. I think this is probably my most favorite book so far. It was designed with Baby and Mom in mind, but the quilts and other projects can really be enjoyed by everyone because of their modern designs.

This is not your typical baby book yet is packed full of baby necessities, quilts, toys and more!  I wanted the projects in this book to be able to grow with the baby as he/she got older. So you will not find any pastel colors, sail boats or other baby themed objects within this book. What you will find are bold high contrast colors mixed with linen fabrics, owls, pandas, and simple modern designs.

Sew Modern Baby will be in stores September 2013.  Pre-order your book today! 


My book is also right next to a fabulous new book, Modern One-Block Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting. Natalia did all the beautiful quilting on my quilts in Sew Modern Baby, so I am thrilled to be next to her in the C&T Publishing catalog. Congrats Natalia and Kathleen on your new book! Modern One-Block Quilts will be in stores in October 2013.

Next up is the Amish Quilts: The Adventure Continues book compiled by Lynn Koolish. Amish Quilts book features 21 Amish-inspired quilt projects, plus a photo gallery with 17 more quilts. I am excited to have 2 new quilt designs featured in the gallery section of this new book. Not to mention being featured among some of the industries top quilt designers such as Roberta Horton, Peggy Martin, Angela Walters, Reynola Pakusich, Cathie Hoover, Monique Dillard, Linda Johansen, and more!This book is also celebrating the 30 year anniversary of C&T Publishing. So, be sure to get your book in October 2013!

Don't forget... my very first published book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! by Angela Yosten. This is a great resource for machine applique and reverse applique techniques featuring my take on scrappy applique. Learn how to use your scraps and adapt them into your own scrap applique designs.  The designs in this book are geared for boys (young and old). If you guy likes cars and trains, then he will love these road sign designs to go with all things that move. Available for purchase now!

Just above my book in the C&T Publishing catalog... is Camille Roskelley's newest book, Simply Retro. Love her new book! I have already flagged a quilt in her new book that I want to make using my Flats collection from Moda Fabrics. I am pretty sure they put these books in alphabetical order in the catalog, but I feel pretty lucky to be sharing pages and spreads with some awesome people in our industry.

Lots of fun new books coming this fall... what books will you put on your Santa's Wish List?

Birds of a feather...

Last month, Celina Mancurti and I decided to collaborate together to do a fabric swap and then make something with each others fabrics.

I decided to mix our two collections together to make a 20" square pillow.  I love linen fabrics and Celina's designs are absolutely beautiful!

 
All her fabrics are  hand screen printed with water based inks which makes her fabrics very eco-friendly.

Her fabrics mixed with my new fabric collection, Flats, just seem to work beautifully together.

 

Be sure to check out Celina's facebook page for the project she made using our two collections together.

Thanks Celina and Christabelle... This was fun!

NEW PATTERN: Around The Block Quilt featuring Flats

This new pattern also features my new fabric and thread collections from Moda Fabrics and Aurifil Threads, Flats.

A weave inspired quilt that is Layer Cake and Jelly Roll friendly. Great for picnics or simply cuddling up on the couch.

Be sure to check my website to see where you can purchase my new Flats Patterns coming out this week.  For the latest updates on my pattern releases and when they become available to various locations, follow me on Facebook.

NEW PATTERN: Baby Argyle Quilt featuring Flats

I am very excited to finally be announcing one of my new patterns featuring my new fabric and thread collections from Moda Fabrics and Aurifil Threads, Flats.

I love this quilt... simple and classic. Mix and match the color combination for your own custom quilt. It is so fun and can be displayed in any direction.  Pattern and supplies will make up to two complete quilts. Great for new baby gifts!

Photos taken by J Duarte Photography

Be sure to check my website to see where you can purchase my new Flats Patterns coming out this week.  For the latest updates on my pattern releases and when they become available to various locations, follow me on Facebook.

Also, be sure to check out the video demo I did with Fat Quarter Shop featuring this new pattern...

Flats "How To" Video

The day has finally come when the Flats are here and arriving this week to a store near you {and online}! WOOT WOOT!! So exciting that you will all now be able to enjoy making and creating fun new projects and dolls with my new fabric collection.

Here is another fun video that I did with Fat Quarter Shop on How to make the Flats dolls and clothing featuring my favorite interfacing of choice... ByAnnie's Soft and Stable.


Check it out and then go to your favorite online or local fabric shop and buy some of my new Flats doll/clothing panels and coordinating prints to make your own Flats.

So EXCITING!!!!

An Interview with Fat Quarter Shop

The videos continue with Fat Quarter Shop! Check out my interview and learn more about who I am, what I do, my new collection and more... Two videos to the video, Part 1 and Part 2.





Check out all 6 videos on You Tube.

Hot Seat and Favorite Notions with Fat Quarter Shop

A little over a week ago, I took a little road trip to visit Fat Quarter Shop in their studio and film a few videos with them. We had so much fun and even laughed a bit... okay... so I laughed a lot. I never actually realized how much I laughed until I watched myself in this first video... Hot Seat!



Next, Kimberly, Owner of Fat Quarter Shop, asked me about some of my favorite notions.  These are some of the key supplies that I use for almost every project that I make.


More videos and tutorials to come... be sure to check out Fat Quarter Shop's You Tube Channel for all the fun!

A Tailored Bed Skirt Tutorial

 

 

Adding a simple bed skirt to a bed can really help finish off any bedroom. I love making my own bed skirts for our bedrooms so I can make sure it fits perfectly for the bed I am making it for. I also love being able to pick out my own fabrics to give the room a custom look.

Click here to get my free tutorial to make your own custom bed skirt featured on Janome's website.

Good Morning!!!

Roman just wanted to pop in and say Good Morning! :)

Be sure to check back for new Patterns and Videos on the Flats coming soon!

8 years...

Today, our daughter turns 8 years old... honestly, where does the time go??? In just eight more years she will be driving... or flying as she told her Poppy {aka: my dad}. Poppy, she just might make you stick to your word to paint your airplane pink and hand the keys over to her when she turns 16 and gets her flight license. She has been flying with her Poppy since she was 3 years old and loves it!

She even dressed as a Pilot for career day last week at school.

Happy Birthday to our little sweet pea! You are the strongest little girl I know and one of the sweetest. I am so honored to be your mommy and love being able to watch you grow into a little lady.