Last spring at Quilt Market, one of the fabric designers that really caught my attention was Jennifer Sampou in the Robert Kaufman booth. So when Jennifer contacted me earlier this year to see if I would like to play with her upcoming collection, Shimmer, I totally jumped at the chance.
Metallic in fabric prints are a huge trend right now and Jennifer's collection celebrates the spectrum of metalics in a subtle and contemporary way. I've been redecorating parts of my house and right after Christmas I found a bunch of great mercury glass pieces on clearance at West Elm and Target that were the perfect accents in my new room.
So I chose the Steel colorway from Shimmer to work with because they play so nicely with those silver and gray mercury-glass-tones. I wish the camera captured better the subtle sheen of the metalic prints.
For years my taste in fabrics has been the bright primary colored, retro/vintage style. I feel like my tastes have evolved a lot and I am finding myself drawn more to of the sophisticated, sleeker designs. I really loved playing with these fabrics.
I did, however, use them in a very traditional design. I've made a similar quilt in bright solids. It was fun to try it with the more monochromatic Shimmer prints.
Because of the metallic sheen, the fabrics are just slightly heavier and stiffer, so to soften this quilt and give it some added texture I quilted it pretty heavily. I LOVE the result.
Jennifer has invited a number of other quilters to create with her fabric - I have LOVED seeing the variety of creations using the Shimmer collection! There are some seriously inspired quilts on this tour. You can check them out on the following blogs/dates.
April 1- Robert Kaufman/Jennifer Sampou
April 2- Janice Ryan- Better off Thread
April 4- Julie Herman- JayBird Quilts
April 5- Natalie Barnes- Beyond the Reef
April 6- Stash Books- C&T Publishing
April 7- Amanda Jean Nyberg- Crazy Mom Quilts
April 8- Lee Heinrich- Freshly Pieced
April 9- Cheryl Arkinson- Naptime Quilter
April 10-Christina Cameli- A Few Scraps
April 11-Elizabeth Hartman- Oh Fransson
April 12-Faith Jones-Fresh Lemon Quilts
April 13-Gemma Jackson- Pretty Bobbins
April 14- Katie Blakesley- Swim Bike Quilt
April 15-Amy Smart-Diary of a Quilter (moi)
April 17-Holly DeGroot- Bijou Lovely
April 18-Jennifer Sampou-Wrap Up
For more Shimmer inspiration, checkout Jennifer's gorgeous Shimmer LookBook too. Shimmer fabrics are available at the Cotton Patch, JAQS Fabrics, and Hawthorne Threads.
Today I have a Charm pack of all the prints in the Shimmer collection to giveaway to one of you. Just leave a comment on this post. Giveaway open until Saturday, April 19 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.
WINNER: HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 15, 2014 at 7:51 AM
I love how traditional patterns can vary so much with different fabrics. The pattern really does seem to shimmer a bit with your choices.
Jennifer Sampou is also giving away a full Fat Quarter bundle of Shimmer on her blog. To read more about how to enter and the rest of the Shimmer blog tour click here.
Deb
Hi Amy, I'd love to win some Shimmer! I've enjoyed the blog hop!
Joan and Kevin
Love it!
KathleenD
Love the Shimmer fabrics! Your Shimmer Stars Quilt is very modern and graphic. The grid quilting is perfect.
charlotte
Not my usual fabric, but your quilt is so pretty. A great pattern for this fabric.
Anita
Love the shimmering stars! The dense quilting makes the wall hanging perfect.
Lee
Beautiful design and quilting! thanks!!
Janet M
Very elegant! I never thought I'd like metallic fabrics but these are a game changer!
SHARON ZISOS
Love your quilt Amy! Thanks for the chance to win.
Lisa Marie
I've enjoyed the blog hop and seeing all the lovely projects made from the Shimmer fabrics!
Lynn
I love this collection, so soothing. Never used metallic prints before so would love to try them
Jenni E
Oh this turned out so beautiful Amy! I just love mercury glass too. Awesome quilt!
Michele T
Looks amazing and it must be fabulous in real life!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!!
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]
Oh, lovely!!!
Diane Beavers
Amy, Like you,brights and vintage have always spoken to me. But now it's the shimmer, especially the steel collection that really make your quilt sparkle. The grid quilting softened it. Thank you for sharing the opportunity.
Diane Beavers
Amy, Like you,brights and vintage have always spoken to me. But now it's the shimmer, especially the steel collection that really make your quilt sparkle. The grid quilting softened it. Thank you for sharing the opportunity.
yorkie mom
Absolutely love it!
Anorina (Samelias Mum)
Its lovely. We all need a little bit of shimmer in our lives.
LittleHouseontheDairy
Love your stars
Karen - Quilts...etc.
would love to win - it looks beautiful
Chris Matsche
Very pretty. Thank you for the chance to win this charm pack. [email protected]
Kari
Great use of shimmer. Love your quilt!
Lois Griffith
Great Look!
Unknown
Love the pattern you chose!
Heather
What a beautiful quilt! The pattern has such sophistication in all grays!
DonnaM
Wonderful quilt - I love it!
Jennifer
I love the heavy quilting you did, the while quilt reminds me of comfy jeans.
Luann Fischer
I too, have been drawn to more monochromatic color schemes lately. I still love my deeply saturated "colors" but I think I'm changing with the seasons. I need color during winter and calmness during summer. And when you can have a bit of shimmer with calm, ahhhh. <br />Luann
Katie
I am so in love with this shimmer line. Your mini looks wonderful
Laurel09
love the fabric and love your quilt! Thanks for the chance to win.
delaineelliott
I just love your quilt. Thanks!
RCWfamily
that quilt is awesome!
Quilting Tangent
Pretty quilt. I'm drawn to brights but the patterns in these fabrics is calling to me. [email protected]
LeeAnn Amm
This quilt is gorgeous with the Shimmer fabric...I'd love to win!
Chris
I am in love with these shimmer fabrics! I can't wait to play with some. Your quilt is beautiful!
Grandma Helen
I love your shimmer quilt - simple and elegant. It would be fun to work with a new fabric.
Caroline
Love your quilt!
M.W.
Love the traditional look of your quilt with the elegant shimmer fabric.<br />Shawn
HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n
I love how traditional patterns can vary so much with different fabrics. The pattern really does seem to shimmer a bit with your choices.
Becca
Those are beautiful! I love the metallic look.
Cecilia
Beautiful quilt! These fabrics look really cool. I would love to win some to play with. Thanks!
Cristina Galvin
Love the tons and the shimmer doesn't hurt either! Would love to have some of my own to play with 😉
Laurel
Great look. I think this fabric would be fun to sew with.
Natasha Barrenger
Ooh shiny!
Cheri, the Quilting Nanny
We all tend to think we need many colors in a quilt to make a great pattern but just the three you have is fabulous! I will keep this in mind when I am stressing over how many colors I WANT instead of NEED! Thanks for the giveaway..and oh...your FMQ..WOW. Great job!
Kim @ TiesThatBindQuilting
Beautiful quilt! It feels very elegant to me. I'd love to play with these fun fabrics!
VickiT
Beautiful quilt Amy. I really love the quilting done on this.
Vicki H
Love your shimmering stars.
Karen
I like seeing these traditional patterns in anew (shimmering) light.
Kathryn
new fabric makes a traditional pattern look new again. thanks for the giveaway.
Karrie Phelps
Beautiful quilt I do love the heavier quilting.
RaeLyn
Love the quilt. It really shows off the fabrics 🙂 Did you use a specific pattern?
Amy's Crafty Shenanigans
Your quilt is beautiful and your quilting makes it gorgeous 🙂
Linda
BEAUTIFUL QUILT!<br />THANKS FOR SHARING ON YOU BLOG+GIVEAWAY!<br /><br />[email protected]
Karisma
Beautiful pattern to showcase the prints. Thank you so much for the chance to win and for sharing!
Jo
Such a wonderful quilt to show off the fabrics! Love the quilting 🙂
Deborah
Beautiful piece, Amy! Thanks for the chance to play with some of this lovely fabric!
MellieWo
I love what I've been seeing done with these shimmery fabrics. I think your quilt shows off the designs quite well and the quilting adds just the right something to it. Thanks also for the chance to win!
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
Beautiful fabric, gorgeous quilt! How fun to play with new fabrics. Lucky you! Thanks for the chance!
Amanda
I LOVE this quilt! So gorgeous.
Tamie
Love your take on the shimmer line. So pretty.
Joy
Wow, lovely quilt!
AM VE
Very Beautiful!
Kelly
Oh, I would love to get my hands on some of this fabric! Love the quilt too!
Donna Klaver
Love the Fabric and designs.. I have a pattern and person in mind for this project.. now I just need some fabric...
Samantha
Lovely Quilt. I'm not normally attracted to metallic fabrics but these have been calling out to me. It is so fun to see all the different and beautiful projects being made with these fabrics.
jackie
My tastes have also evolved. No more old broad and her quilts. Love your mix of modern with traditional.
Havplenty
Modern merged with traditional. How nice!
Leslie Ferguson
Love, love, love the prints. A quilt with its own bling...fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win the charm pack.
Jennifer
Beautiful quilt to show off some very lovely fabrics!
Margo Yang
Once again you came up with yet another great quilt. Love the color and the quilting design.
GranChris
Great quilt. I love it.
Leanne Parsons
I love the monochromatic elegance of your quilt! Thanks for the chance to win.
Katy Cameron
Ooh, I do love shiny things! Thanks for the chance to win :o)
Rhonda Davis
Perfect pattern to pair with Shimmer fabrics...the quilt is beautiful and shimmery!!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a charm pack!
MoeWest
Your Shimmer quilt looks wonderful against the blue wall! I love your sewing room setup.
michelle c.
I love how crisp and modern your quilt is. I always feel obligated to use more color in my quilts, but this design convinces me that my personal inclination for fewer colors and fabrics is a great way to go, too!
Betsey
so many ways to use this beautiful collection!
Gill
I love your quilt - the steel colourway is fabulous!
SilverCat
Love the steel colourway, beautiful quilt!
Lynne Tilley
OH, I'm just loving your quilt! That pattern is gorgeous especially with these fabrics and the intense grid quilting. Fabulous!!
Clarissa
I love the pattern! Looks so great.
Betsy H
Gorgeous!! Thanks for blogging on Shimmer. I love what you did with just a few pieces from the line.
Patti
Hello! Your shimmer quilt is awesome fun!
Rosa
Awesome pattern and quilt and love your fabrics combo!
Birlot
I love the simplicity of this quilt, it is a great example of less is more. I'd like to play with Shimmer too!
Emily Kim
Beautiful fabric! Beautiful quilt!
Carolyn A
Such a gorgeous quilt! You have done an amazing job with these fabulous fabrics.
Mara
Love your quilt is looks so sophisticated.
Hannah S.
That's such a pretty quilt!
wandadotson.com
Like you my tastes have evolved and I'm now trying to be more sophisticated in my decorating. Your quilt is a great use of a traditional block in a new modern way. I'm in love with it.
Amy C
Beautiful quilt with beautiful fabric!
2ne
Lovely quilt in great fabric 🙂
Sandy D
Your pattern does a good job of showcasing these Shimmer fabrics.
CaroleM
It's simple but beautiful. Caught my attention while I was a blog strollin'. 🙂
Adtski31
Love the quilt and fabrics!
Christine Puniello
Beautiful quilt-love the shimmer fabric!!
JANET
Love your quilt. It is one of the nicest black and white quilts I have seen! Really like the Shimmer fabrics.
BKringel
Very pretty quilt-shows off the fabric nicely.
Jenny L
These are such pretty fabrics, and I love your quilt. Thanks for the opportunity!
scottylover
Love your quilt! I need it for my living room. We just redecorated in shades of gray and metallics, so it would fit in beautifully!<br /><br />Sandy A
Sylvia
Lovely quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jennifer
I love your shimmery quilt. I think it is perfect for the fabrics
Unknown
Love the fabric and love your quilt. Nancy: [email protected]
Jessica Allen
Beautiful!!!! I love the Fabric!
Melissa Miller
Your quilt looks fantastic!
annmarie
Love your quilt. Shimmer is beautiful!
Lisa S.
Your quilt is beautiful! I can't wait to get my hands on some Shimmer.
Sarah
Your quilts are beautiful! Yours is the first quilt blog that I started reading when I began quilting a few months ago, and I have so enjoyed your beautiful creations! Thanks for the giveaway. [email protected]
LJ
Shimmer is sooo pretty and I love the quilt you made using the collection.
JaneB
i am generally not a fan of metallics, but i think i will try some of the shimmer prints, so subtle and classy.
Stacy
very pretty quilt!
Laura Sadler
thanks so much for sharing!
carolann
Stunning quilt!
AnnMarie
I'd love a charm pack since the fabric is so great! And your quilt is fabulous!
Trisch
I really like the grid quilting on your Shimmer quilt. Beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Chirpy
I like the simplistic use just a few colors and the quilting enhances it. I am tempted to get some of the white honeycomb for background on my next quilt.....looks beautiful from your picture. danka
Ellee
Beautiful quilting! -- soparkaveataoldotcom
Ellee
Beautiful quilting! -- soparkaveataoldotcom
Ellee
Sorry for the duplicate entry. Not sure how it happened.
Carol
Your Shimmer quilt is absolutely beautiful! I love your choice of backing too.
vagabondindigo
It is funny you noted how your fabric and color choices have changed - I have always loved the color design aspect of quilting and my confidence has increased dramatically over the years as my overall skill has. I am MUCH more confident using a muted or monochromatic palette now than I was even 5 years ago. I think because I feel that what sewing design I use will shine as much as the fabric -
nicolesender
Impressive quilt! I like the way you used the Shimmer fabric.
Beth
I love your Shimmer quilt. It's classic and modern, and would be a welcome addition to anyone's home--a perfect "gift" quilt, I think.
Kala
Beautiful! I love your blog!<br />
Crafty Tokyo Mama
Love how your quilting makes your stars look on point even though they aren't. Great illusion!
S RM
Love the pattern you decided on and the quilting is gorgeous. I agree that the colors you chose and with a Shimmer would make it look sophisticated. I would love to give it a try! Thanks.
Samiya
Oh best version so far. Love it.
tracy.charlton
Love the quilt - so elegant.
Am L
Love these prints! Thanks for sharing your project.
cdtaylor
Love the quilt!
Pam
Would love to win me some shimmer!! It would help take away the shiver I'm currently experiencing due to yet another cold snap!!!
kt
Love what you did with this fabric! Looks like fun fabric to play with. Thanks for the chance to win some!
Michele
Your quilt is beautiful. Especially love the backing fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.
Stephanie
I really like the classic simplicity of your quilt. Very pretty. Thanks for the chance of adding some Shimmer to my Stash.
Cheryl Little
I agree with the others, pretty fabric and quilt!
Aubrey
Love the shimmer!! Thanks for the chance to win!
karen k
Really liked your quilt! Shimmer fabrics are looking like fun! Thanks for sharing and offering this giveaway.
Jess (a.k.a. Rosie)
Absolutely stunning quilt! The colors are fantastic! Thank you for the chance to win 🙂
Kathy
GORGEOUS! Thanks once again for the giveaway. 🙂
GrrannyH
Love the Shimmer Stars Quilt! Well done!
Kathy
You made a great choice on how you quilted this piece. Beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Beverly
I LOVE this quilt! I think the heavy quilting that you did was perfect. Good call!
Susan
Those are absolutely gorgeous fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!
juliehallfeldhaus
Love your quilt and the fabrics.
Fiddlin' Dandi
What a beautiful quilt! The fabric is lovely too!
Jude Jones
Loving the Shimmer fabric! Thank you for the giveaway!
kris
I love the steel color way you used, it's so pretty!
cobcottagecraft.com
Gorgeous!
Maxine
I'm gathering gray fabrics right now to use as a background color in the next quilt I'll be making.
Jeanne Gwin
Shimmer my timbers, what a beautiful quilt Thanks so much for sharing.
salamanda
Love mercurised glass and this quilt is so beautiful
Diane
Your quilt is lovely. With each project of this hop, this fabric gets moved higher and higher on my wish list.
Lyssa
Beautiful fabrics, lovely quilt! Thanks for the giveaway.
DuAnne
Just love this line of fabric! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Grisel Martinez
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME ----- GORGEOUS GOEGEOUS GORGEOUS ---- KEEP UP YOUR GORGEOUS WORK.
P Bybee
Pretty! I love how you use traditional patterns! I love how the sheen of the fabric works with that.
KMSC
Your quilt is beautiful in its simplicity. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaway!<br />k(dot)castanette(at)hotmail(dot)com
Jen Beatty
I love this new collection and the quilt you made, thanks for sharing!
Jessica Young
I love that you made a traditional with these modern fabrics 🙂
Julie
Beautiful quilt! Beautiful fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!
James Turner
I cant wait to get a hold of this line!! I love it! Will be great for a modern quilt.
Amanda S.
Love the quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.
S Walker
Such lovely subdued fabric. I'll be on the lookout for it at the quilt shops. Looks good in both modern and traditional. swalker287(at)aol(dot)com
Rachell
Oh my! Shimmering fabric and silver stars--perfect combination! Just my style. I love it.<br />Thanks!<br />reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Julie
inspiring talent ~ inspiring fabric
Beth Sellers
Hi Amy - Love your quilt and your use if the shimmer fabric. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric!
ProfessorQuilt
Beautiful fabric. I'd love to quilt with it.
ProfessorQuilt
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Pattie Crum
Perfect pattern for this fabric. So different from everything else you see now.
Anna Geletka
I've been entering all the Shimmer drawings so maybe this time's the charm! Love the metallics. So fun and subtle.
Sarah
Thanks for the chance!
Kay Losh
Love the quilt you're showing with the Shimmer fabric! love the grays, and the pattern, as it seems I'm drawn to any kind of star patterns. <br />BTW, received my copy of your book today and I've already seen several I want to make! so many beautiful patterns, so little time!
OhioLori
Looooove your Quilt...and these Fabrics!! Gorgeous job!!! 🙂
Peaches1003
Your quilt is lovely! All that quilting - it must have taken ages!
Ellen
Love your quilt and the shimmer fabric.
Karrie S
Love your quilt! Thanks for the chance to win! [email protected]
Audrey
Stunning quilt. I love the grid quilting. I think it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway.
Christy
Beautiful quilt!
Wendy
what a beautiful quilt, the fabrics are gorgeous
Beth D.
Thank you for the chance to wi the shimmer fabric. I always like shiny things!
Jess
Such happy fabric!
Tanya Simmons Weiss
Beautiful fabric and I love how you used it in a traditional way!
Melva Palmer
Just joined your blog!
Anya
How lovely! Thanks for the chance!
Mel_Lind
I'm loving the metallic shimmer!
Nancy Evans
I enjoyed seeing the fabric used in a thoroughly traditional way as I am thinking about making a "neutral" quilt for a young man......
Lisa
Count me in, I would love to win!
Camille Mendel
Thanks for the opportunity to enter the drawing. I'm a huge fan and loved the way you showcased the fabrics. Gorgeous.
cat
Love your quilts. Tfs.
Diana Collins
Metallic shimmer is so pretty. Will never look at grey the same.
Kimberly McConville
Perfect choices to go with your mercury glass pieces. The quilting is a great addition to the pattern - Less is more for the fabric choices, and more is best for the quilting!
Marisa
I too have really enjoyed seeing all the bloggers' projects. Thanks for the opportunity!<br />mmckee at wi dot rr dot com
Krista
Are international entries accepted?<br />These lovely fabrics just looked so fantastic that I had to give this giveaway a try.<br /><br />Cheers from Finland<br />Kristalliuni(at)hotmail(dot)com
Angie
What a lovely quilt (and a marvelous use of the fabric line). Thanks for the opportunity to win some! Angie
Shar
I absolutely love this quilt. It is so stunning!
Lin Marsh
This fabric is so astounding! I would love the chance to play with it. Thanks for the chance.<br />Lin
Barbara Hill
I love this fabric! It is so different and elegant.
Cindy Gillis
I love the way you used this fabric in your quilt!
lovetoquilt
Love the fabric and what you created with it. The heavier quilting looks gorgeous. Very sophisticated!
J Crocker
New to quilting, really enthusiastic to the point of addiction! Would love to add this fabric to my next project, thank you for your blog and all your tutorials! May
KarenOjai
I love your new metallic quilt. I'd love to have this charm pack to add to my supply!
Travelschus
Really quite lovely fabric. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
QuiltnTeach
Shimmering fabrics! (Squealing with delight) How fun, and perfect for holiday projects or a little girl's room!
SIMPLESEW
what perfect dec to incorporate with the fabric.. I need to brighten up my dark living room
Love
Such elegant fabric. Pretty!
Afquilt
Love the quilt, thanks for the chance to win!
Pamela Cardwell
Love this new line. So feminine and masculine. Perfection.
Katherine
Wow, Amy! I really love the spin you put on a classic block by using Shimmer. Looks elegant, modern and very beautiful.
Debbie
Stummbled onto your blog today looking for reviews of bernina 710. Love this place!! And I will be looking in often