I have a few new fabric crushes. If you’ve been a long-time reader, this first one will come as no surprise: Sandy Klop’s (aka American Jane) latest collection, Potluck for Moda Fabrics. (I have long-documented my Sandy Klopinfatuation, borderline-fettish. She’s one of my all-time fave’s.)
Whether you too are a Sandy-stalker, or not, this is a great new collection full of primary colors and good, basic prints. I’m so excited to see the tone-on-tone ginghams back from her Peas and Carrots collection. And if you were part of the Pez craze, you will be happy to see the return of those too.
As well as those awesome ruler prints!
There are also some adorable new prints, such as those baby chicks! I’m thinking of making some colorful Dresden blocks to take with me on our end-of-summer road trip later this summer.
Potluck yardage will hit stores in October, but precuts will start appearing sooner. (Fresh Squeezed fabric has a few on hand.) You can also preorder Potluck precuts from Green Fairy Quilts.
One of my favorite collections that is available in stores is Baby Jane by Moda. I am SO smitten with this color palette right now (red, aqua, and mustard yellow) – they’re some of the same colors of those vintage tea-cups I found recently.
The prints in this collection are retro-inspired and so, so cute. How I love those bias-stripes. Also some great low-volume prints. I’m currently sewing a baby quilt with these jelly-roll strips. I’ll share the final outcome in the next few weeks. Baby Jane is available now from the Bloomerie, Fat Quarter Shop, Fabricworm, and Southern Fabrics.
As further proof that I love bias stripes and that I’m digging the red/aqua/yellow color palette, my recent order from JAQS Fabrics looks coincidentally similar! I ordered a bunch of the red and gray bias stripes from Tasha Noel’s Little Red Riding Hood collection for Riley Blake. Perfect for future bindings. Plus some Moda aqua stripes and a bit of yellow Seaside. (Such a good print and color.)
And finally, I even sat down to sew with a friend this weekend. I’m working on a Union Jack pattern, and she was my guinea pig. While I cracked the whip, I also caught up a little on my Virtual Quilting Bee blocks #9 and #11.
One more and then I’ll be caught up. It’s kind of exciting (and fun) to see them all together!
I am also infatuated with Sandy. :)<br />With most lines (even her's) there are some prints that I don't like, but I love everyone of these! I might have to order my first FQ Bundle – or 1/2 yard bundle? 🙂
We have the same taste in fabric for certain. Potluck and Baby Jane are two of my top 5 upcoming fabric lines. All the prints and colors are great for stash-building too, not that I need any help in that area!
I love love love American Jane. I did my trip around the world with the ABC123 collection. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the potluck collection.
I love love love American Jane. I did my trip around the world with the ABC123 collection. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the potluck collection.
Hey Amy! What type of Union Jack pattern are you making? I made a non-paper pieced version earlier in the year that I want to use in a quilting bee, but always looking for other options! I've got it on my blog mollisparkles.com if you want to have a look!
Wow! Such beautiful fabrics and colors! It's like candy for my eyes! I love your quilt blocks too! The gray one with the red and blue is especially stunning! 🙂
I love Potluck! This is my first time seeing it. I've had a snowball quilt on my to-do list for years but haven't acquired the right fabric for my "vision". I feel in love with a sample quilt made out of bright 30s repro prints in my LQS and just can't get it out of my head. This line would be perfect! Looking forward to seeing your finished Baby Jane quilt – that is a color
I’m feeling ready to start some new projects. Over the past weeks, I’ve received some fun fabric in my mail box that I’m itching to start playing with.
These fabrics are part of the Bijoux collection by Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics. I’m loving the rich, warm tones here. Definitely out of my color-comfort-zone. I’m excited to make something pretty with it. And there will be a tutorial involved as well, in the near future. Bijoux is available at the Fat Quarter Shop, and will be available soon at Mad About Patchwork in Canada.
Another collection that I’m super excited about, is Heather Ross’s new collection Briar Rose for Windham fabrics.
I’ve been a Heather Ross fan for a few years now – I love her whimsical details in her illustrations. Like the little frog’s overalls waiting on the blanket? So cute. Because of some licensing agreements, Heather has not been able to design on quilting cottons for a while, so it’s fun to see a new collection again on cotton!
I love the palette in the collection. Lots of fresh, bright colors and I love that the color scheme has a little bit of a vintage sheet aura. I’m excited to make something with this collection soon, but still toying with setting ideas for the cute squares. If you’re looking for some ideas for using BR, check out the Briar Rose Quilt Design Contest over at Threadbias. Briar Rose will be widely available by July but you can pre-order it at places like Westwood Acres and the Fat Quarter Shop.
If you’re looking for fabric that you can get your hands on right now, let me introduce you to new sponsor, Marmalade Fabrics. One of there specialties is a monthly monochromatic bundle of fat quarters, called Around the Color Wheel. They come in solid bundles and prints. If you’re looking to build your stash, this would be a great way to start.
And if you’re still looking for a great gift for someone you love this Mother’s Day (including yourself. What? I totally have bought myself birthday and mother’s day gifts.) Craftsy is having a 50% off Sale today, May 11 and tomorrow May 12! Has anyone out there taken a Craftsy class that they love? Do share.
I am really drawn to the top fabrics…especially love the stitchy plaid lines!<br /><br />Yes, the HR fabric does look like old sheets…in a very, very good way. They would go really well with 30s-50s prints wouldn't they?!:)<br /><br />So lady…we are going to Frederick tomorrow for Mother's day lunch….at the Lunchbox!:) I'll be thinking of you as we stroll through the Antiques
I just wanted to say that I love Craftsy. I've taken several classes and really learned a lot from each one. If you want to check it out before you pay for a class, there are several free mini-classes available. That way you can get a feel for it without a big financial commitment. I have paid for several classes and always found I got my money's worth. The classes usually include free
I've been taking Craftsy classes almost from the beginning. I may have heard about them sooner since they are local to Denver. Love their customer service as well! I must say that Sarah Fielke has a wonderful class as does Anita Grossman Solomon. Give yourself a class for Mother's Day and try it out!!
Thanks so much for posting about the Crafsy class. I'd vaguely heard about them but checked them out this morning…and downloaded FOUR. So thanks for the Mother's Day present 🙂 <br /><br />Hope your day has been fun too. <br /><br />Jen
Ooh, I love the color combos in that collection at the top of your post — the deep brown that's somewhere in between dark chocolate and milk chocolate (cocoa?) with the deep coral/red/pink (I swear that's the color my toenails are painted at this moment!) Very cheerful and "springy," but the brown grounds it just a bit and makes the mix of fabrics feel a little more
These are really not the kind of colors that I would pick for a quilt but I like more bold colors. If I were to do a quilt in these colors it would be of the strawberries.
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31 Comments
Missy Shay
July 29, 2013 at 3:06 pmThose fabrics are great, I love the rulers and those daisies!
Melissa Corry
July 29, 2013 at 3:10 pmI love Potluck. It was so fun to see it at Market. Do you have something special planned for this??
amy smart
July 31, 2013 at 8:37 pmWell, yes and no. 🙂 I'm going to make some Dresden Plate blocks with them, but then they will probably join the epic Sandy Klop stash.
Katy Cameron
July 29, 2013 at 3:31 pmOooh, lots of prettiness there :o)
thriftstorecrafter.com
July 29, 2013 at 3:42 pmI just used Baby Jane in a project and loved it. Such pretty colors!
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
July 29, 2013 at 5:01 pmGorgeous new fabrics! I'd love to play with them too. 🙂 Have fun!
Susan Owenby
July 29, 2013 at 5:40 pmLovely!! I heart the reds and oranges!
LauraC
July 29, 2013 at 6:18 pmI love your Virtual quilt blocks – they look great.
Leila
July 29, 2013 at 6:41 pmI am also infatuated with Sandy. :)<br />With most lines (even her's) there are some prints that I don't like, but I love everyone of these! I might have to order my first FQ Bundle – or 1/2 yard bundle? 🙂
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾
July 29, 2013 at 7:38 pmThose American Jane chicks are on my list! I signed. Up to be alerted when they are available on FQS
Kristen
July 29, 2013 at 7:59 pmLove love love these. Infatuation doesn't even describe it. :))
Karen
July 29, 2013 at 9:48 pmWe have the same taste in fabric for certain. Potluck and Baby Jane are two of my top 5 upcoming fabric lines. All the prints and colors are great for stash-building too, not that I need any help in that area!
CathyK
July 29, 2013 at 11:12 pmI can see why you are an American Jane fan!!! WOW, that collection is incredible! You blocks look fantastic, as well!!
Mischelle
July 29, 2013 at 11:26 pmI love love love American Jane. I did my trip around the world with the ABC123 collection. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the potluck collection.
Mischelle
July 29, 2013 at 11:26 pmI love love love American Jane. I did my trip around the world with the ABC123 collection. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the potluck collection.
VickiLorraine@lefthandednotions
July 30, 2013 at 12:59 amOh Amy…you are one lucky girl…I would so love to play with those fabrics also 🙂 vickilw at tpg dot com dot au
Molli Sparkles
July 30, 2013 at 2:42 amHey Amy! What type of Union Jack pattern are you making? I made a non-paper pieced version earlier in the year that I want to use in a quilting bee, but always looking for other options! I've got it on my blog mollisparkles.com if you want to have a look!
nerospost
July 30, 2013 at 3:33 amHi! These fabrics are so adorable! I love happy and sunny colours and here they are all with beautiful prints! Sunny wishes from Greece!
Karen
July 30, 2013 at 3:41 amLove the colour palette in those bundles! So fresh and summery 🙂
Swedish Scrapper
July 30, 2013 at 3:57 amWow, good news indeed! These are fabulous, and nice to see so many faves all in one group, with such super colors!
Dominique
July 30, 2013 at 5:10 amoooooh I have never owned any American Jane Fabric, though I have always wanted to. I am drooling here! I love your bee blocks!
Acorn to Oak
July 30, 2013 at 11:02 amWow! Such beautiful fabrics and colors! It's like candy for my eyes! I love your quilt blocks too! The gray one with the red and blue is especially stunning! 🙂
Tammy
July 30, 2013 at 12:19 pmI am in love with thos etwo fabric lines right now also…Love the colors and I love that tape measure print..
Sarah
July 30, 2013 at 3:47 pmEverything Sandy Klop designs makes my heart go pitter patter. I got butterflies when pictures of that fabric popped up on my screen. Enjoy!
Donna Phelps
July 30, 2013 at 7:28 pmAmy, I am joining you in your infatuation for POTLUCK, I absolutely Love this line.
Bloomerie Fabrics
August 1, 2013 at 9:11 pmHey, we carry that gorgeous BABY JANE collection, also! :-)<br />bloomeriefabrics.com
Miz Karen
August 2, 2013 at 6:00 amLove the colors and patterns. Such "happy" fabric.
paige
August 3, 2013 at 6:06 amI love Potluck! This is my first time seeing it. I've had a snowball quilt on my to-do list for years but haven't acquired the right fabric for my "vision". I feel in love with a sample quilt made out of bright 30s repro prints in my LQS and just can't get it out of my head. This line would be perfect! Looking forward to seeing your finished Baby Jane quilt – that is a color
June D
August 9, 2013 at 12:35 pmGreat looking fabric – the blues and oranges are calling out to me! Look forward to seeing your projects.
Thimbleanna
August 12, 2013 at 6:39 amDarn You Woman! I'm trying NOT to want every piece of fabric I see and you're not helping LOL!!!
Gayle Bouters
September 6, 2013 at 1:11 pmAbsolutely love the Potluck line.