Sarah Jane - Children at Play Quilt Tutorial

Sarah Jane is a children's book illustrator who recently designed the "Children at Play" fabric collection for Michael Miller. I absolutely love these fabrics. I love the whimsical innocence. Hopscotch, paper airplanes, bicycles, pinwheels... they are adorable.

You can find the Children at Play cottons at The Dizzy Daizy, and you can find the flannels at Flannel Queen.

Sarah recently shared a tutorial for this paper airplane quilt on Michael Miller's blog.  She also has a Flickr Group you can visit to see creations using her fabrics. Have you seen the little girl's dress that uses the border print? Oh my goodness, it's way too cute. So inspiring!!!

Feeling Groovy!

Sara & I LOVE the fabric collections put out by Riley Blake Designs. Their newest line, Feeling Groovy, carries their signature look -- bright, youthful & always cheerful! I was at their warehouse the other day and they had just received a small shipment of Fat Quarter Bundles, so I snatched up a few. The full shipment is scheduled to arrive soon. So here's your sneak peak of this fun collection!



You can pick a bundle up at The Dizzy Daizy Quilt Shoppe.

I know it's shocking, but my favorite prints are the little tiny daisies. I also LOVE the little mushrooms & cloud print. The stripes are adorable, too - major cute factor here!

Some Michael Miller favorites are back in stock!

Four Michael Miller flannel favorites are back in stock at Flannel Queen:

Flower Shower Cementine



Zoology



Dino Dudes




Carnival Bloom





For the seamstress/crafter on your Christmas list...

Some ideas for the seamstress/crafter on your Christmas list...

1. Ginger Designer Series Scissors. I drool over these scissors. They are absolutely gorgeous. AND they are the best quality. Perfect!



2. Boutique Pin Cushion - Sure to add some fun to the sewing room! These pin cushions are unique and beautiful. Have you seen the mini sushi?

 

3. Decorative Tape - For the crafter on your list. These adorable decorative tapes can be used in soooo many ways! 

4. Fabric Bundles - Cotton or Flannel, seamstresses love these bundles for small projects, applique, quilting, ... 

We ship quickly!

Crocheted Flowers by Riley Blake

Crocheted Flower Embellishments are now in stock at Flannel Queen! In addition to flowers, we have crocheted cherries and strawberries. These embellishments are great for adding just the right touch to blouses, sweaters, skirts, headbands, hair clippies, purses, pillows ... the possibilities are endless!

Riley Blake Love Birds ... plus a sale!

The newest Riley Blake collection, Love Birds, was designed by My Mind's Eye. Love Birds comes in Cranberry, Blue, and Green colorways. I just love the dots!

To celebrate the holiday weekend, all of the patterns at Flannel Queen are on sale. Time to get going on your holiday projects!

The Flannel Queen Pin Cushion

Up until recently, I was using a classic strawberry pin cushion. Functional, yes. Modern and fun and beautiful, no.

Enter the Flannel Queen Pin Cushions. Are these pin cushions functional? Yes. Are they modern, fun, and beautiful? See for yourself...


Grab one for yourself and one for the seamstresses on your Christmas list.
Go to Flannel Queen, and look in the Supplies category.

Urban Flannel by Valori Wells for Free Spirit

The absolutely beautiful Urban Flannel collection designed by Valori Wells for Free Spirit has arrived at Flannel Queen! I love the big, bolt prints and rich colors...

...I think I've decided that the little dots are my favorite. Or maybe the birds. :)

And while you're at Flannel Queen, be sure to look at the new trim by Riley Blake. Pom Poms and Ric Rac in really fun colors.

Dear Mother Nature...

Dear Mother Nature,

Although this may be beautiful...

I would really appreciate it if spring would arrive soon!

The Riley Blake Summer Song flannels arrived and saved the day. I can't help but smile when I see these cheerful prints.

Aren't they beautiful?

Also ... Just Dreamy is on sale!

New Michael Miller Flannels

Brand new flannel prints from Michael Miller!

To purchase, visit Flannel Queen.

Wanna Be a Cowboy flannel has arrived!

I love the collections Riley Blake has delivered in quilter's flannel. Just Dreamy, Be Merry, and All Star are all beautiful. Add another one to the list! Wanna Be a Cowboy, a collection designed by Samantha Walker, is now in flannel. I absolutely love the dots and stripes. Take a look:



I thought I was done making Christmas presents. Now I may have to whip up a taggie ball, pillow case, or blankie with some of these prints!

Introducing...Flannel Queen Online Fabric Shop!

Introducing... Flannel Queen (http://www.flannelqueen.com/), my brand new online fabric store. As the name suggests, it's sole purpose is to prove to the world that I have THE BEST selection of flannel on the planet. Go ahead, take a look! I can pretty much guarantee you'll fall in love.

And once you catch your breath, head on over to my sister's new online fabric store The Dizzy Daizy Quilt Shoppe. She has the most fabulous cotton fabrics, patterns, and trim.

To celebrate the grand opening of our shops, we are each doing giveaways.

To enter The Dizzy Daizy's grand opening giveaway, visit The Dizzy Daizy Blog.

The Flannel Queen Grand Opening Giveaway:

Prize 1: A flannel fat quarter 6-pack.

Prize 2: A flannel fat quarter 3-pack plus a Sweet & Shabby rag quilt pattern.

Prize 3: Three yards of fabric of your choice from Flannel Queen.

How to enter:
To get one entry, leave a comment.
To get 2 extra entries, mention this giveaway on your blog. (please put your blog address in the comment)

The three winners will be announced on Friday, October 2.

Good luck!

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The giveaway is now closed!

Winner #1 (flannel fat quarter 6-pack) - Angela said...Love the blog, and congrats on the new store!

Winner #2 (flannel fat quarter 3-pack plus a Sweet & Shabby rag quilt pattern) - Wendy said...I love flannels but find it hard to get good quality flannels (and believe me it makes a difference). So excited you opened up this shop. Congratulations! I'll be spreading the word.

Winner #3 (3 yards flannel of your choice) - Joan J said...What a great giveaway! I'd love to win! I've posted about both of the giveaways on my blog, Quilting on a Budget, http://quiltingonabudget.blogspot.com. Good luck with both the new web sites!

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I'll be contacting the winners today. (Angela, please contact me at flannelqueen AT gmail DOT com)

Thank you to everyone who participated! Be sure to subscribe to my blog for shop news, tutorials, and more giveaways!

-Sara

NEW FABRICS! Riley Blake Designs

"Just Dreamy" is a new collection of beautiful quilter's cotton and flannel prints by Riley Blake Designs. Their fabrics are beautiful! You can find the flannels from the "Just Dreamy" collection in my Etsy Shop Sara's Place. You can find the Riley Blake cottons at The Dizzy Daizy.

A few of my favorite things...

Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite things.

1. Princess Pea Quilt


I ran across this princess pea blanket tutorial at the Moda Bake Shop. Is it too cute, or what? I'm going to have to make this someday.


2. Happy Bee flannel fabric


I have been in love with this bee fabric forever. Doesn't it just make you smile?


3. Yule Trees flannel fabric - NEW!


My sister, owner of The Dizzy Daizy shop on Etsy, carries a fabulous selection of Michael Miller cotton fabric. The Yule Trees has always been one of my favorites. My sister informed me today that the Yule Trees are now available in flannel! I ordered it immediately. It will be available late July. I can't wait!