New Fabric Lust

I walked into my local quilt shop to pick up a pattern where I was greeted by a gorgeous new line of fabric.  It’s called Aviary and was designed by 3 Sisters for Moda.  It is truly pastel, which doesn’t usually call to me, but this was absolutely beautiful.   

It required a great deal of will power to leave with buying any of this fabric. I had to keep my hands in my pockets, because I knew if I touched it it would be all over!

I couldn’t quit thinking about it so I headed to the Moda website to take another look at it.  I found what they call a Swatch Page, which they say is “great for a shopping list to print and take into your favorite quilt or specialty store.”  A fun part of it is you can see the whole line.

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Here’s a free pattern also provided by Moda.  Don’t really love it, but take a look and see for yourself.

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If you have a passion for pastel, you have to see this line.

Anyone want to take bets on how long I’ll hold out before buying some of this?

Jan

PS Don’t tell my husband.

 

 

Swanky!

swanky  (swang-kee)

elegant or ostentatious

synonyms: stylish, chic,  smart, fashionable

What a fun name for a fabric line.  I love Moda and they usually don’t disappoint.  So when my friend Deb and I visited the Blue Bamboo a few weeks ago and found this we couldn’t resist.  Well, she couldn’t resist buying a fat quarter bundle and then she shared it with me.

We’re each making a Snapshot quilt by Terry Atkinson.  It has larger pieces that show off the fabric well.  I’ll post photos of the finished quilt soon (yeah right) maybe later.  

Here’s what Snapshots looks like.  

I found the fabric promotion on the Moda website along with a free pattern. Notice the fun names for the fabrics.  The designer of this line is Chez Moi.

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