Cabbage Corner

Machine Binding How To!!!

2012-02-01T15:31:00.000-08:00

If you've got questions about machine binding, Deonn Stott has the answers! Check out this great video how-to from our friends at Riley Blake all about how to machine bind your quilt!

Amy Butler is Re-releasing Gypsy Caravan!!!

2012-01-31T13:08:00.000-08:00

We have long been begging Amy to start re-releasing some of her fabulous old fabric lines and what do you know, she's doing it!! This year she's bringing back her very first collection which some of our Cabbage Rose shoppers are sure to have a few pieces of left in their stash! So if you've put away your desires for just a few extra yards of this gorgeous collection to use with that awesome Fat Quarter you have left over, let your fabric lust sleep no more! These fantastic prints are making their way back to our shop and here's what Amy has to say about it!

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Back by popular demand! I am thrilled to announce that I am proudly making my first fabric collection, Gypsy Caravan, available again! Now a whole new generation of sewers can fall in love with these fresh designs. With the help of Rowan, I'm digging into my stash and re-releasing these original prints. I loved them when they first came out, and I love them now! I've set the collection up in two easy cap sets, keeping the exact prints and original colors. I hope the positive spirit of these feel-good prints awakens the gypsy spirit in you and all your friends in your sewing community!

Gypsy Caravan will be shipping to stores in April. I can't wait to see all of the new items you create! Be sure to keep an eye out for my upcoming "Show me YOUR Stash contest!" This fun event will be starting March 15th. Find out more soon on my Amy Butler Facebook Page and web site.

Happy Sewing!

XO Amy

A Line for the Girls & the Boys from Patty Sloniger!!

2012-01-27T12:44:00.000-08:00

We just got in both of Patty Sloniger's adorable fabric collections for baby boys and girls from Michael Miller Fabrics! Patty is an up and coming designer and her designs are too sweet for words!

Bella Butterfly is a pretty perfect collection of prints for the little ladies, with those whimsical floral and butterlfy illustrations in this girly yet fresh color scheme, you can create a bedroom or nursery that really pops! That multi-colored houndstooth is probably my favorite coordinate, but there are plenty to choose from in this sweet collection! You could make some especially cute little skirts, dresses, tops or even some pajama bottoms with these! If you have never attempted a skirt for your little lady, then you should think about taking Caroline's Beginner Skirt Class!

You can choose to learn her Paper Bag Skirt pattern for Kids and you'll be equipping yourself to not only create an entirely custom, totally cute and pretty darn cheap wardrobe for her (the skirt takes 1/2 a yard!), but you'll give yourself the confidence to push your sewing skills and try something new!

If you don't have a little one and would love to learn how to make yourself an adorable and fashionable skirt for any occasion, you can choose to learn the Paper Bag Skirt or Simple Skirt for Adults!

Now, on to the boys!!! Backyard Baby is just as fun for your little guy! Whether you've got a grandson, nephew, or son on the way, this collection is full of fun and boyish prints that will keep his little eyes moving from day one! I love the jars of bugs and other little critters and that birch tree print with the woodpeckers...too cute! Create a cool baby quilt with this collection or create an entire nursery or bedroom full of fun images to inspire his love for the outdoors early on! The colors are cool enough for a little older boy and still sweet enough for newborns. Check out our 40-50% OFF section for a good selection of simple quilt patterns that would be perfect for using up these cute prints!

Happy Creating!!!

We're Hosting a Giveaway at Jo's Country Junction!

2012-01-25T08:02:00.000-08:00

Check out this awesome new goodie baked up at Jo's Country Junction! The quilt features a traditional block in a barn raising setting and is made with the gorgeous Moda collection, Morris & Company by Barbara Brackman.

As Jo was working on this awesome quilt for the Moda Bake Shop Blog, she encountered every quilter's nightmare...running out of fabric!! But luckily for us for us all, she found the Cabbage Rose website and we got her everything she needed in record time! She was so pleased with the speed of her order that she had to send us the sweetest note of thanks, and as a result we decided to host a super fun giveaway over on her blog!

The winner will receive a Morris & Company Jelly Roll plus a $30 Cabbage Rose Gift Certificate! You can head on over to Jo's Country Junction for all the details on how to enter and don't forget to check out her tutorial for the Cheddar & Blue Quilt on the Moda Bake Shop Blog!

Texas Proud Block of the Month!

2012-01-24T14:32:00.000-08:00

We are all so excited to introduce Veda Wilhite's Texas Proud Block of the Month! For years, her gorgeous Texas Proud quilt has hung in our shop exciting quilters from Texas and abroad! So we thought, why not turn this Texas masterpieces into a block of the month for all to create and enjoy??

This BOM runs for 10 months beginning in April and costs $25.95 per month (plus shipping)! It includes fabric for quilt top, borders and binding, and the Texas Proud quilt pattern book complete with applique templates! Plus, a few personal instructions just for you from Veda! So sign up today and show that you're TEXAS PROUD!!

Some of the fabrics from the original quilt will be included, and all recent fabrics were chosen with GREAT attention to tone and color in order to give you the same look without all the same fabrics! Veda had a huge influence in this process so you can be sure your quilt will look practically the same as the original!

Finished size: 72" x 82"

New Collection from Robyn Pandolph and a SALE!

2012-01-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

These prints are from the newest collection by Robyn Pandolph, St. Remy De Provence and are just too gorgeous for words! Robyn's traditional style is translated into a French Provincial aesthetic for this collection and the result is nothing short of phenomenal! Those pinks and blacks combine for a flirty yet sophisticated look! Wouldn't these prints be fabulous for re-doing a powder room or guest bathroom?

And if you are an all-around lover of everything Robyn Pandolph does, you'll be estatic to know that right now her old collections are on SALE!!! Scarborough Fair is 20% OFF and Rue Saint Germaine is 50% OFF while supplies last! We are still rocking the Spring Cleaning Sale so scoot on down to the Cabbage Rose or check out our online SALE SECTION to take advantage of some HUGE savings! More items will be added to 50% OFF section daily, so keep checking back!

New Year, New Block of the Month Price!

2012-01-06T10:55:00.000-08:00

For the New Year, we're doing the Solids and Black & White Block of the Month's a new way! $14.95 a month - SHIPPING INCLUDED!!!
Each of these BOMs includes 12 15” blocks, sashing, 1 pieced border, 1 large border and binding. The program will last 12 months with you being charged and each block being sent out automatically. Months 11 & 12 will include borders!

NO STARTUP FEE & SHIPPING INCLUDED SAVES YOU $45!

*So sign up for one of these awesome BOM's and get started on your very first* New Project of the New Year!!

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It's also a NEW YEAR for The Quilter's Historical Society with Carol Staehle (previously Jo's Club)as we will be having our first meeting this Saturday at 10:00 in the Cabbage Rose Classroom!

If you enjoy traditional quilts with a historical perspective, come join us one Saturday each month! We do a small traditional quilt pattern each month, plus an occasional bonus pattern. Currently we are continuing with a second year of patterns for 4" blocks each month. Show and tell and door prizes are also a part of each meeting. This is a fun group of women!

You can join this group by purchasing a membership! It's only $60 for the entire year and you can purchase it online here!

Meetings are held once a month on the second Saturday of the month beginning in March in the Cabbage Rose Classroom at 10:00am
*January & February meetings will be on the first Saturday of the month!

Valentine's Day Fabrics!

2012-01-03T11:08:00.000-08:00

We're starting to get in all of our pretty Valentine's Day collections into the shop and they've already got us all thinking in pink and red! Come in to the shop to see Always & Forever by Deb Strain {super cute Valentine's panel in this collection} Smitten by Barb Tourtillotte {shown above} and Lost & Found by Riley Blake! These pretty, love-themed prints would create a Valentine's Day quilt perfect for your sweetheart! Or you can whip up some sweet pillowcases for friends!

Online shoppers, you can see all of our Valentine's Day fabrics in one place here!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

2011-12-23T13:55:00.000-08:00

We will be closed ALL DAY Saturday & Sunday for Christmas Celebrations with our families! We hope you all have an amazing Christmas Weekend with fun and family, food and fellowship and remember the real Reason for the Season!!

Watch for new and exciting Classes, Events and more in the New Year! You can take a peek at our January Calendar to see what's already scheduled!!

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ONLINE SHOPPERS - the Birthday Sale lasts through Saturday, December 24th at 11:59pm so get those online orders in before before Midnight on Christmas Eve to receive 14% OFF your entire order!!

REMEMBER, you MUST use the code BIRTHDAY in the coupon code box at the end of your online order to receive 14% OFF your total order before shipping & tax (Texas customers). Bus trips, Patchwork Party & QuiltAid items are not included!

WITHOUT THE CODE, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE 14% OFF!!

REMINDER: We will be closing at 2:30pm on Saturday, December 31st for New Years Eve!

Redo Your Sewing Room in Half Moon Modern!

2011-12-21T12:22:00.000-08:00

We just got in the fabulous Half Moon Modern collection by Moda Fabrics and it is such a fun grouping of prints in absolutely awesome colors!! The chevrons have got to my favorite of the bunch but they are really all so versatile, you can easily work them with other collections or mix and match the colors to create fun handmade items that anyone would love!!

And in honor of this new line, Moda teamed up with Sew4Home to bring you 8 super cool Sewing Room tutorials using Half Moon Modern! Make all of the projects over the next few weeks to give your sewing room a makeover or hurry in to the shop to grab some Half Moon Modern at 14% OFF to make one or two projects for last minute Christmas Gifts! Remember, you only have until Friday to shop in the store!

This Project Board is great not only for sewers and quilters, but kids young and old! Students of all ages could use it for organizing homework or research and can even use it just to post pictures and notes they want to hold on to! And the creative types in your life can use it as an inspiration board, to pin all the little scraps and pieces that our inspiring them at the moment! Plus, this could be finished fairly quickly! Perfect for that last minute Christmas Gift!

Ironing has never been my favorite chore but even I could get a little happy about it with this sweet cover on it! There's just something about bringing a little cheer to the mundane and this Ironing Board Cover sure does the trick!

And once you've dressed up that ironing board, create a coordinating Thread Catcher & Caddy! A great way to keep scissors, marking utinsels and pins nearby! Love the detachable pincushion!

This Sewing Machine Cover is too sweet for words and the perfect gift for any sewer! It's so important to keep that machine protected from the sun and dust, but you shouldn't have to do it with the junky vinyl one that came with your machine! Make it a pretty cover worthy of the machine it is!

And if you have a serger, you can't just leave it naked! So create this awesome Serger Cover in another color and protect this great machine while giving your sewing room some more interest!

This Task Basket is so cute and so versatile, you truly could create this for anyone! Who couldn't use some open and stylish storage? It would be a great laundry basket, a crocheter or knitter's basket, a toy box for baby or kiddos, extra towel storage for the bathroom, a place to keep remotes and Wii controlers for a game room, I could go on and on!!

How sweet is this little Sewing & Craft Apron? I love the striping effect of choosing several prints! And the scissors print as the tie is just too cute! A sweet way for sewers, quilters, scrapbookers, seamstresses, and even bakers to keep all of your tools close at hand while you do what you do! Who has time to look for the scissors for 20 minutes??

And last but not least, if you are giving your sewing room the full makeover, dress the windows with these super simple yet stylish Tab-Top Curtains! Also a great way to add a some color to the game room or a bedroom. This pattern could be used again and again!

Click on the names of each project to get material lists, pictures and full instructions!

Reminder for Online Shoppers - The Birthday Sale ends Saturday, December 24th at 11:59pm so hurry up and use the code BIRTHDAY in the coupon code box at the end of your order to receive 14% OFF your entire purchase before shipping & tax (for Texas customers). Bus trip, Patchwork Party & QuiltAid blocks & finishing kits not included.

You MUST use the code BIRTHDAY to receive 14% OFF!

Come on in for last minute Christmas Shopping for 14% OFF!!

2011-12-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!! Can you believe Christmas is this Sunday? Well I'm sure you're all just like us, hurrying and scurrying to get all those last minute gifts bought and wrapped, doing all of your holiday baking for family friends, and maybe preparing your home for out of town guests!! With all of the excitement, its nice to get a little reward, like say, a "Merry Christmas to Me" gift bought for yourself with zero shame with our 14% OFF Birthday discount!! Or at least a few Cabbage Rose Gift Certificates for friends!!

Bunny Hill's newest line Puttin' on the Ritz has some gorgeous grey prints! We're starting to see more and more greys popping up in collections so you can expect grey to be an on-trend color for 2012! This collection would be fabulous for creating a chic and sophisticated nursery!

We got some great new Prints & Stripes from Kaffe Fasset this Fall that are absolutely striking! This isn't even half of our Collection of Kaffe so come on in and get lost in all of his colors and designs!

We've especially gotten some amazing pieces from Free Spirit collections recently! The Free Spirit designers have been doing no wrong in our eyes this season!

We're especially excited to have just gotten in our shipment of Ty Pennington's collection Impressions! Definitely a must see!

ONLINE SHOPPERS: you MUST use the code BIRTHDAY in the coupon code at the end of your online order to receive 14% OFF your total order before shipping & tax (Texas customers). Bus trips, Patchwork Party & QuiltAid items are not included!

Handmade Fashion Show at The Cabbage Rose

2011-12-17T16:12:00.000-08:00

Today we had our first ever Handmade Fashion Show at Cabbage Rose!

Here are some of the lovely pictures from the event! We had SUCH a fun time!

The Runway

Cassie modeling the bustle skirt from Riley Blake Designs

Maisey modeling The Girly Skirt

Madeline modeling The Girly Skirt

Gavin, Katelyn, and Paxton modeling the Boutique Bottoms

Cecelia modeling the Miss Jenny Apron

January modeling a handbag designed by her!

Katelyn modeling the apron dress and boutique bottoms

Madeline modeling the Paper Bag Skirt for Kids

Cecelia modeling the Pretty Ditty Apron

Lydia modeling an outfit designed and created by her mom!

Sierra modeling an outfit designed and created by her mom!

The O'Neill kids modeling capes made by Jenny

Sierra modeling an outfit designed and created by her mom!

Lydia modeling an outfit designed and created by her mom!

Cecelia modeling an apron design from The Apron Lady

Erica modeling the Simple Skirt

Sierra modeling an outfit designed and created by her mom!

All the participants!

The baby participants :)
Cabbage Rose Girls!
Susanna modeling the Paper Bag Skirt
Erica modeling the Simple Skirt and
Caroline modeling the Paper Bag Skirt

New in the shop...Morris & Company!

2011-12-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Morris & Company is Barbara Brackman's newest collection and this one is by far one of the best! These gorgeous prints are William Morris reproductions and they completely capture his knack for translating nature to pattern! Barbara's subtle colors echo the shades of the natural dyes so important to Morris’s vision, and I am completely enamored with the beautiful shades of orange that pop up throughout the collection! I would love to see a formal dining room dressed in these rich and detailed prints or a bunch of throw pillows in different prints strewn along a netural couch for an eclectic look! Would be fabulous on brown leather!

Or you can create this awesome quilt by downloading the FREE PATTERN here!

And REMEMBER, you MUST use the code BIRTHDAY in the coupon code box at the end of your order to receive 14% OFF!! Discount is before shipping and tax (Texas customers). In-stock items only! Bus trips, Patchwork Party & QuiltAid items not included!

Events at the Cabbage Rose this Saturday & Our 14th Birthday SALE!!

2011-12-13T12:35:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Hope you're getting all your last minute Christmas hopping accomplished with as little stress and strain as possible! If you need those last few things, you simply MUST stop by the shop this Saturday, there's tons going on!!

First we have the Marian Ann Montgomery Book Signing! She'll be at the shop signing copies of her book, The Quilters Hall of Fame: 42 Masters Who Have Shaped Our Art this Saturday, December 17th from 11:00am-2:00pm! The book profiles 42 of the quilting world's most influential people—from early twentieth-century quilt designer Ruby McKim to quilt curator Jonathan Holstein to contemporary art quilter Nancy Crow. Lavishly illustrated with one hundred glorious color photographs of their quilts, plus historical photographs, and pattern booklets, The Quilters Hall of Fame is essential for every quilter's bookshelf! This would make a fabulous Christmas gift for any of your Guild Friends or Bee Buddies, or really anyone who LOVES quilts!! Feel free to reserve your copy online to pick up on Saturday, just write in the notes section at the end of your order that you'll be at the book signing Saturday and we'll set it aside for you!

Also happening this Saturday is the Cabbage Rose Handmade Fashion Show!! If you've created a fun piece of clothing or an awesome accessory made with our fabric or patterns, then we want to see them shown off on the handmade runway! You can round up the kiddos or a brave friend to do the modeling if you're too shy! Participants will receive a $10 Cabbage Rose Gift Certificate (limit one per family)

The fashion show starts at 11:45 so plan to be there a little early to get ready!

And in case you haven't heard, we're having a MASSIVE 14th BIRTHDAY SALE!!! To celebrate we're giving you 14% OFF you're entire purchase before shipping and tax (Texas customers)! Everything is included in the SALE except for Bus Trips and all Patchwork Party and QuiltAid items. So if you need to shop for those last minute gifts or stocking stuffers than check out our awesome quilt kits, bundles, block of the months, pillowcase kits and gift certificates all for 14% OFF! We're even offering the discount on our already marked-down SALE items! Finish up that Christmas shopping without breaking the bank!!

To receive the discount, online shoppers MUST use the code BIRTHDAY in the coupon code box at the end of your online order!

In-store shoppers, EVERYTHING in the shop is 14% OFF! Discount will be taken at check out!

*If you're in the area and want to grab something online to pick up in the shop later, let us know in the notes section of your order! We'll cut, charge & package so it's ready to pick up!

New in the shop...Blueberry Crumb Cake!

2011-12-07T12:36:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! We just got Blueberry Crumb Cake by Blackbird Designs in the shop!! This gorgeous collection of blues and neutral hues tans will give your room a feeling of comfort, rest and harmony. These would be fabulous for re-doing a guest bedroom, the multiple shades of tonal prints add dimension in such a subtle way that's perfect for creating a relaxing oasis! Or you could give your sewing room a soothing and lovely feel with these vintage inspired florals and cross stitch prints!

Alma Allen, the mind behind Blackbird Designs recently posted a super sweet tutorial on Moda's County Fair for a huswife using these lovely prints! Traditionally, a huswife was used by sewers and quilters to keep sewing notions handy but it would be equally cute for toting your jewelry when traveling for the holidays!

This cute little project would also make an awesome stocking stuffer for the ladies in your life! Get the full instructions, awesome pictures and fabric requirements here!

New from Free Spirit!

2011-11-29T10:57:00.000-08:00

We've gotten sew many cute pieces from the hottest new lines by Free Spirit desingers into the shop lately and all the girls are going crazy for these fun and inspiring prints!! Grab a yard or two of your favorite and whip yourslef up a cute skirt with Caroline's Paper Bag or Simple Skirt patterns! For the little girls, try Susanna's Twirling Skirt or Caroline's Paper Bag Skirt for Kids! They're all really simple patterns that even a beginner can feel confident completing! A great option for last minute gift-making as you can complete any of these in about an hour! Give the fashionista on your list something she'll truly love, a completely one of a kind additon to her fabulous wardrobe!

Click on the name of the collection to see all the prints we're carrying!

Parisville by Tula Pink

Loulouthi by Anna Maria Horner

Happiness by Kathy Davis

Karavan by Valori Wells

Wrenly by Valori Wells

We've also restocked some of ours (and obviously yours since we already sold a bolt of each!) favorite Lark prints by Amy Butler!

Those Oval Patchy Pillows or the Little Daisy's Big Nap Pillow would make absolutely wonderful additions to a funky bedroom or play area! And her new Beautiful Belle Handbag is the picture perfect tote for carrying all of your essentials! These would all make great Christmas gifts so get those creative wheels spinning and pick out some great patterns and fabric to match and make this Holiday a Handmade one!

Fig Tree Trunk Show & SALE!!

2011-11-25T11:30:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!! We hope you all had the best Thanksgiving Day! But now, it's time for shopping! For any of our local customers, you simply MUST make it into the Cabbage Rose today or tomorrow! We currently have Fig Tree & Co.'s newest Trunk Show and it's just too sweet to miss seeing it in person!

The front bed is dressed in Fig Tree's best with the Stems Quilt making quite the splash with everyone who sees it! I can't tell you how many ladies we've helped pick out Fig Tree prints to make this quilt! We've also had lots of Mama's and Grandma's asking for the Goodnight Moon robe pattern! Make this little robe in some of our deliciously soft Flannels (we have every style from masculine to feminie, sophisticated to whimsical) and whoever you give it to won't ever want to take it off!

Aren't these Mini Stockings the cutest? What a fun Christmas decor idea, and a great way to use less traditional fabrics! They would even be sweet to make as your pet's stockings! Dog biscuits and or chew bones will look too cute poking out of these tiny stockings!

Make these adorable little pincushions with the Strawberry Shortcake pattern! This would make a great Christmas present for the ladies in your quilt bee or guild! What quilter or sewer couldn't use another especially cute pincushion?

I really love the Pillow Duet pattern, with it you can make both styles of pillows shown here! I especially love the fabric covered buttons used to embellish these sweet bed accessories! They were made using the i-top Brad Maker!

And these are probably my favorite of her new patterns! Three Blind Mice is another sweet pincushion pattern that only takes a few Fat Quarters to complete! And they are just too cute for words!! We're currently out of stock right now (they've been flying off the shelves since Festival) but we'll be getting some more in soon so if you'd like us to hold one for you and send it out when it arrives, give us a call! 817-377-3993

We also have Joanna's newest patterns from her stamp wallhanging series, Singing in the Rain and Bunny Duet! These would both be so adorable to hang up for Spring or even Easter decor! And that applique and emrboidery just looks like too much fun!! So come on out and check out all of the beautiful Fig Tree Samples and get inspired!!

IN STORE ONLY SPECIALS!!!!

25% OFF all Christmas Fabrics, Hometown and Curio when you purchase in the store!! Come get your Christmas Shopping finished at the Cabbage Rose!!

Thanksgiving Hours & NEW Buttons, Trims and More from Riley Blake!

2011-11-22T10:33:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Hope you're all staying as relaxed as possible doing all the prep for your Thanksgiving feasts this Thursday! We're all getting so excited for the Holiday season to get into full swing and come Friday, the countdown is truly on! So come on out to see us and get the rest of your Christmas shopping finished!! Or at least come pick up some Cabbage Rose Gift Certificates for all your sewing and quilting buddies, or to scoop up a bunch of Pillowcase Kits for stuffing stockings!

And speaking of Stocking Stuffers, we have just added all of our NEW Trims & Embellishments to the website! All of the Sew Together accessories from Riley Blake are custom colored to match all of the other items, so if you buy a Hot Pink Button card and some Hot Pink Crochet Trim, you're gauranteed to get the exact same color! That's stress relief at its finest, yall. So many cute new Buttons, Ric Rac, new sizes and colors of Pom Pom fringe, and Zippers in every color of the rainbow! All of which are essential items for any sewer's arsenal, so round up some of your favorite items in one color or a few of your favorites and make your own embellishment gift pack for any of the sewers on your shopping list!

The 1/2" Red Pom Poms are the perfect Christmas trim in my humble oppinion! Or you could use some Red Ric Rac to add a little punch to your Christmas Tree Napkins! Just pin the ric rac in between your two semi-circles when you are laying them right sides together so that half of the ric rac sticks out the top and sew as you normally would! If that curve seems intimidating (trust me, you can do it!) just can just put the ric rac on the straight side of your semi-circles! Easy Peasy! So check out our Notions & Trims section to shop online or come into the this Friday store to see our awesome Sew Together display! You'll be inspired for sure! And all of you procrastinators out there (represent!), come into the store and get those last minute handmade gift ideas!!

Christmas Tree Napkin Tutorial

2011-11-19T13:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

We are so excited about the holidays around Cabbage Rose!

Here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to make those cute little Christmas Tree napkins for your home this holiday season!

What you need (makes 2 napkins):
2 Fat Quarters of pretty coordinating Christmas fabrics
The biggest mixing bowl you have
Scissors
Coordinating thread
Iron & board

Stack your fabrics and place the mixing bowl upside down on top of them.

Cut around the bowl (through both fabrics) about an inch away from the bowl.

Fold your circles in half and cut down the fold.

Now you should have 4 semi-circles.

Pin two coordinating semi-circles right sides together and sew almost all the way around the edge. Leave 1-2" for turning.

Flip your semi-circles right sides out and top-stitch the opening you left for turning.
Fold & press like a Christmas tree. (Follow the folds below).

Repeat for the other two semi-circles & you've got yourself two festive Christmas tree napkins!

Check back later this week for the coffee cozy tutorial, you won't want to miss it!

Getting Ready for Christmas!!

2011-11-15T12:26:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!! The Cabbage Rose Girls put their decorating know-how to work to start getting the store ready for Christmas yesterday and the shop already looks divine!! We just loved getting out all the greenery and ornaments and tucking those packages under the tree with care and making pennant banners to hang everywhere! You'll find Christmas music playing through our store speakers and you'll want to shop so long, you should really wear sneakers! Whether you come to shop or to drop, next time you're in Fort Worth, make Cabbage Rose your first stop!

Seriously though, I may be done ryhming but you should check the season's timing and get your sled on down to the Cabbage Rose to finish up your Christmas shopping or at least see our pretty store! We've got lots of awesome collections in our SALE section and tons of great Christmas Fabrics for decorating. You can also pick up a Cabbage Rose Gift Certificate for all of your fabric-loving friends so come on out to 3000 Montgomery St. and see us!!

Funky Finds!!!

2011-11-08T13:44:00.000-08:00

Come see us this weekend at the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience, a 2-day family AND pet-friendly handmade extravaganza!

Find the event in the Small Exhibits Building (Poultry Barn) at the Will Rogers
Memorial Center (3409 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76104).

*** Swag Bags & Charitable Raffle ***
Benefits The Humane Society of North Texas & Toys For Tots!

*** Bring Your Family & Pets ***
Portraits by Monkey House Photography

Over 100 talented artists, crafters & designers will be selling
hand-crafted items in a variety of categories.

Accessories • Art • Bath, Body & Candles • Ceramics & Pottery • Clothing
Home Goods • Jewelry • Kids & Parents • Paper Goods • Pet Goods • Photography

This event will feature swag bags for the first 75 attendees each day to
purchase a minimum of five $1.00 raffle tickets.

Raffle features items donated by each participating artisan and
all raffle proceeds benefit the Humane Society of North Texas & Toys for Tots.

Bring a new unwrapped toy to receive one FREE raffle ticket!

The Humane Society of North Texas will be on-hand facilitating
pet adoptions throughout the event.

Get more info here!

Our Booth!

2011-11-07T14:48:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies! Today is the first day back from Festival and we are absolutely thrilled to be back in the Fort Worth shop! We thought you'd like to see just how GORGEOUS our booth was in Houston this past week, considering we didn't get any time outside of said booth, I got some extra pretty pictures of it to share with you!

How lovely are all those samples??? Everyone was oohing and awing over all the pretties in our booth and can you blame them??

Loved our Bright Section! All those beautiful colors were attracting the shoppers like nobody's business! You could barely walk through all four of our booths most of the time! Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and to all of the new customers-for-life that we met this week! We love you all!

More Houston Fun!

2011-11-04T13:56:00.000-07:00

Here's even more inspirational goodness from Market! We just had to share some of these gorgeous booths with all of you along with some of the inspiring ideas we've gotten off the top of our heads!

Debbie Maddy's Booth

Amy Butler's Booth

Amy's newest collection Lark is absolutely stunning in real life and it looks about as amazing as can be made up in her amazing samples! So many inspiring colors and textures, we think this new collection is perfect for making clothing, epecially skirts! Try one of these great patterns!

1, 2, 3, 4

FYI! We just added some awesome new Soul Blossoms - Fashion Fabrics to the website! We now have corduroy, voile and rayon and we'll hopefully be getting more over the next few months!!

The Little Daisy's Big Lap Pillow is just too sweet! We're so glad that Amy brought this pattern back and we were even more thrilled to see her new and improved version! Sew cute!

Jenean Morrison's booth

Framing some large pieces of floral fabric is a really creative and inexspensive way to add some pop to a space! Grab some big frames from Ikea and some of your favorite florals and go to town!

Kaffe Fassett's Booth

We got our dose of technicolor from Kaffe Fassett's gorgeous booth! His stripes and prints are absolutely fabulous and perfect for so many different applications! His cottons are so luscious and soft, that they're perfect for making skirts, pajama bottoms or whatever you can think of!

Chevrons are all the rage and we saw them everywhere during Market! Here's a simple chevron quilt in one of Moda's little nooks and I have to say look-work tradeoff is definitely at an unfair advantage! How does simple look so...cool???

Cloud 9 Fabrics

Fabric Floor Poufs are just too fun! These would make a great gameroom accessory! Little boys will love playing video games sprawled out on these cute poufs! Try Amy Butler's Honey Bun Pouf pattern to make your own!

What a cute little idea from Cloud 9 Fabrics! Turn any unused table into a sweet little play house with an awesome little slipcover complete with windows, curtains and a door! So many ideas could be cooked up inside this little getaway!

Betz White's booth

I love the idea of hanging tons of emrboidery hoops with contrasting fabrics all over a wall for a bright and totally inexspensive wall display that is high impact!

Pat Bravo's booth

Sweet ideas for decorating a teen girl's room! You don't need tons of pattern for a great look, just pick a statement piece and some solids or tonal prints to compliment! And as always, mix with neutrals like white for some extra pop!

Some great Pirate themed ideas! I just love the ship bed and those darling Pirate duds!

Loving this little tipi! What a great idea for a kid's bedroom or play area! Just imagine doing crafts and reading stories with your little ones in such a cute space! And you can go absolutely wild decorating your wee tipi with fabric scraps, bunting, strips, patches or whatever!

Sandi Henderson's Booth

How cute are these pillows?? She even had homemade kites and umbrellas made out of her fabric! How cool!

There were sooo many cute ideas and just not enough time, so you guys need to help make some of these great projects a reality! Either recreate one of these projects or get inspired and do your own thing! Just send us a picture! ;)

Quilt Market Weekend!

2011-10-31T16:31:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! This weekend at market was absolutely incredible and we're so excited now for our inspiration to transform into amazing new projects to share with all of you in the coming months! We'll share more over the next few days but here's some of the jaw-dropping things we saw at Quilt Market! {above photo: taken in the FreeSpirit Booth}

Some of the adorable new samples made in Moda's newest and upcoming collections! We'll be getting both of these lines so be sure to check our Coming Soon section in the next few weeks for their accepted arrival dates!

We were really excited by Colette Patterns! Her asthetic is so classically feminine, charming in a very Audrey Hepburn sort of way! We can't wait to go through her new book!

We all couldn't wait to see the Parson Gray Booth! The man behind the fabric is none other than Amy Butler's husband, David Butler! We had a lot of fun talking with David in his booth! He even got the girls to pose in his booth so he could show his bandmates that they didn't have to feel sorry for him hanging out at Quilt Market all weekend!

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Curious Nature in the shop! It was fun seeing a man's ideas on accessorizing with fabric! Like how he used his fabrics to make the High Street Messenger bag and got the hardware, strap and finishings from an army pack you can get for $5 at an Army Navy supply store!

The Michael Miller Booths were so much fun! They're picnic theme was so sweet, they even served fruit infused water for all of the picnic-ers! We had a great time picking out some of their new lines with our rep, Bob who we all love so much! He kept us laughing the whole time!

So much fun and so inspiring, ideas have been running through our brains ever since! You've got to love getting such an overwhelming surge of eye candy! Tuesday we're heading back down to Houston to set up for Festival with Marci Baker and we hope you all can come out and see us at Booth 2036-2039! And we'll be uploading more photos here and to Facebook so stay tuned!

Lark is Here!!!

2011-10-24T09:58:00.000-07:00

Amy Butler's newest collection Lark is now in the shop and online!!! We've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this beautiful collection for us to ooh and ahhh over in person and Friday, all of our wishes came true! These prints are even more gorgeous in person, we were all truly wowed opening up the boxes and examining all the rich colors and unique patterns! It's definitely not typical Amy, but we love her new direction just the same!

Here's Amy's take on Lark: "The spirit of this collection is inspired by one of my favorite style icons, Maxime de la Falaise. Maxime was chic and eccentric, coming from a bohemian family of artists whose unapologetic passion for art and creativity surely shaped her vision for her life. Lark is filled with my fanciful imaginings of what would have been the makings of her artistic world through her love of fashion, print, travel and exotic friendships. Her playful vision combined all of her favorite collections creating an atmosphere of warmth and spontaneity with just the right amount of modern glamour. Lark's print combinations have a rich, souvenir feel, lovingly gathered from a life of vivid experience. Glowing colors and velvety combinations of stylized florals are the foundation for perennially chic sewing projects. It's been a total joy creating this collection and I hope Lark inspires you to bring out your inner design maven!"

This collection will be stunning for all of your creations whether you make a bohemian maxi dress, a cute handbag or some great statement throw pillows for your couch! Be sure to search through all of Amy's sewing patterns for even more awesome project ideas!

Fashion Forward!

2011-10-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

We just got 3 new patterns from Kay Whitt of Serendipity Studio and I've got to say, they're making us all have fashion on the brain! I'm in love with her new dress pattern, the Madeline Maxi Dress! A fresh take on the bohemian trend, this dress is that go-to outfit for looking hip at a moment's notice! Go crazy with print mixing or keep it calm and cool in one fabric or solids! Next, is her Fashion Formula Skirts Vol 2 Mini Book! Unless you have your head under a pattern rock, you'll know that we had the hardest time keeping the original Fashion Formula Skirts booklet in stock and this one is sure to be the same story! With so many different designs and variations, there's no limit to what you can create! And lastly, is the Savannah Swing Jacket, a feminine and flirty coat that you can dress up or down with ease! Such a versatile piece, it would look adorable with skinnies and flats or even a sweet dress and wedges!

Kay's newest book Sew Serendipity Bags also just came in and its just chock full of adorable and fashionable bags to make, wear, give, or experiment with! So many styles are in this book and the variations are practically limitless! She starts the book with Simple Bags then as you create and hone your skills, step on up to the Intermediate Bags which will teach you even more tricks and techniques! Once you've worked through those, you're ready for the Challenging Bags! These designs are complex and stunning, but the instructions are still oh-so-simple! You'll be creating professional, beautifully constructed bags in no time with this phenomenal book!

Special Price: $27.95 for Signed Copy (while supplies last)

Caroline, the newest addition to the Cabbage Rose team, has been SEW busy creating samples for the shop AND designing her very own patterns! Her first two patterns are sweet and simple skirt patterns for the ladies and they are both SUPER easy to make and even easier to wear! The Simple Skirt is a wardrobe staple and can be made in tons of prints or colors to really stretch your wardrobe! And for those fashionistas out there who want to stay on top of all the trends without breaking the bank, try the Paper Bag Skirt! Just as simple and quick to whip up, and most sizes require only a yard of fabric! Meaning you can create several of these adorable skirts with as much money for one store-bought and as much time as a Saturday trip to the mall! Talk about an economic no-brainer!

Tomorrow night at Sew Fresh! Caroline and some of the other Cabbage Rose girls will be demonstrating fun, fashionable, and most of all easy sewing projects like these sweet skirts so if you are looking for fun ways to spruce up your wardrobe you won't want to miss out!!

Join Me for Tea

2011-10-06T13:32:00.000-07:00

While we were at the Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild Quilt Show, Sally Brown stopped by our booth to drop off her GORGEOUS quilt that we were all just gushing over! It's called Join Me for Tea and we are totally in love!

Those vintage aprons are just too sweet for words! All the tiny details really make them pop!

I especially love all the little tea themed embroidery blocks! There's everything from tea cups, pots, jars of perserves and lots of sweet phrases!

Sally brought us 15 patterns and we left the show with only 4 so it just goes to show how enchanting this quilt really is, especially in person! So stop by the shop if you'd like to see it up close and personal and click here to order this adorable pattern!

Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild Quilt Show!

2011-09-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the first day of the Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild show, Quilts: Recycling Our Past Into Our Future! Some of the Cabbage Rose girls spent this morning getting our booth all set up and ready for the show! We've got some gorgeous quilts and awesome samples to see, as well as plenty of kits, patterns, books and so much more! So come on out and see the show and be sure to stop by our booth to at least say hi! ;)

Amon Carter Exhibit Hall - Will Rogers Complex

3401 West Lancaster Avenue; Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Friday, September 30, 10 am – 5 pm;

Saturday, October 1, 10 am – 5 pm; and Sunday, October 2, 11 am – 4 pm

Admission: $7.00 at the door

Storybook Lil' Boy's Room in Lil' Rascals!

2011-09-19T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! As you probably already know, we have Lil' Rascals by Chloe's Closet on SALE for 25% off! A great deal no doubt, but how to use it? Well while I was just minding my own business, looking for something on the Moda site, I found a link to this awesome series of tutorials on Sew4Home for a little boys room utilizing Lil' Rascals fabric! I obviously HAD to share! These ideas are too cute and a great way to use this adorable fabric!

Click on the name of each project for step-by-step instructions, supplies needed and helpful pictures!

Learn how to make these super sweet Sleeptime Pillowcases! These are so simple to create so try this project first! Sometimes you need that instant gratification project to really motivate you! ;)

Next, try your hand at the Cozy, Personalized Bound Blanket! Nothing keeps a little one feeling safe and warm quite like a blankie and with these fast and easy steps, you'll be able to create a completely personalized blanket for your sweetie in no time! They call for fleece in this tutorial, but why not use some of our absolutely scrumptious Wool & Needle Flannels! Sew soft and perfect prints for boys!

I'm so in love with the Learn-To-Spell-Bunting! It adds that little touch of whimsy that every child needs in their nursery or bedroom! Plus, all the pennants have a front and back so you can put a different letter on each side. And since they're easy to string and re-string, so you can make lots and spell out a new word every day! What a fun way to begin learning to spell, huh?!

Another super cute idea, create the Bedtime Storybook Caddy so your little mister can keep his favorite bedtime storybooks close at hand for mom or dad to pick up where they left off last night! The caddy slips between mattress and box spring, held in place by the mattresses themselves or you can use some gripper fabric for extra security!

For a sweet and sophisticate window covering, make this Pleated Window Valance! Bring some more pattern to the eyes of the room without making full curtains! Plus you can pair them with an inexpensive, netural curtain for full coverage and another dimension!

The Carry Along Floor Pillow is the perfect companion for any room of the house but is especially wonderful for little boys as they practiacally LIVE on the floor! Playing cars or trucks is most fun with a lot of room to romp and a cushion to keep your backside comfy! Plus, the convenient carrying strap makes this little cushion a no-brainer when going to friends, grandma's or on vacation!

Lastly, take a swing at creating plushies with this super sweet Ukelele Pillow! Little boys will love rocking out on their pint-size, guitar-like pillow! And you'll love looking at such a cute and unique toy that you handmade for him! Too much cute!!

If you create all of these fun little projects, your boy will have the Storybook Bedroom of his dreams! And you'll be able to pat yourself on the back for creating such an adorable room without purchasing a pattern and with discounted fabric! Go you! ;)

Moda Country Fair Blog Hop!!

2011-09-07T08:55:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone! September is National Sewing Month and I hope you'll join us in celebrating by following along with the The Moda Country Fair Blog Hop! The moda designers will be having a month long blog hop beginning September 6th featuring a daily post and project from each of the participating designers. Each designer is featuring a fun make it and take style project that is inspired by the country fair theme! So be sure to stop by each blog to see their projects, read their stories and more!!

September 6th Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart

September 7th Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs

September 8th Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs

September 9th Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms

September 10th Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts

September 11th Basic Grey
September 12th Polly and Laurie from Minick and Simpson

September 13th Sandy Klop from American Jane (Post will be featured on Moda's blog)

September 14th Liesl from Oliver + S

September 15th Joanna from Fig Tree and Co.

September 16th Lynne from Kansas Troubles

September 17th Barb and Alma from Blackbird Designs

September 18th Aneela Hoey from Comfortstitching.com

September 19th Barbara Brackman from Barbara Brackman, of course.

September 20th Bonnie from Cotton Way

September 21st Christina from Cabbages and Roses

September 22nd Deb Strain

September 23rd Jan Patek of Brannock and Patek

September 24th Lauren and Jessi Jung

September 25th Stephanie from Lily Ashbury

September 26th Julie from Cosmo Cricket

September 27th Kate Spain

September 28th Karla, Susan and Lisa from Sweetwater

September 29th Kaari from French General

September 30th Lisa from Primitive Gatherings

and the fun continues into October

October 1st Kathy from Kathy Schmitz Studio

October 2nd Liz from Liz Scott Designs

Quilt Across Texas Has Begun!!!

2011-09-01T12:47:00.000-07:00

We've been having so much fun getting prepared for the 1st Annual Quilt Across Texas Shop Hop and we're SO excited it's finally here!!! We've sectioned off a corner of our classroom to house all of our awesome QAT goodies! Isn't it awewsome???

We've got TONS of Quilt Across Texas yardage and pre-cuts available and if you've purchased any during our pre-sale, we will start shipping those orders out today!!

How cute are these NEW QAT Pillowcase Kits??? I'm loving all the Texas Pride!!

To qualify for the prizes, a passport called The Guide will be required which will be stamped at each store when visited. The Guide will contain useful information about the shops that are involved, maps of Texas and other interesting facts. It is available at all participating shops for $5 and will contain a $5 coupon that is redeemable at any of the 90 shops! You'll definitely want to grab one of the Souvenir Maps so you have all 8 reigons mapped out with each of the 91 shops and their contact information ... all at your fingertips! And maybe the Quilt Across Texas Tote Bag to keep your passport, map and more close at hand during the hop!

There's even an App for QAT!!! All you iPhone savvy, technology lovers, you can now download the FREE Quilt Across Texas App from the iTunes store! This tool is designed for Quilters to bring all the main information about Quilt Across Texas participating shops that are nearby. It provides a listing all the quilt shops nearby which enables quilters to find the nearest store and open the Map to get there! The user can add the frequently accessed stores to their Favorites so they can easily access them in future! Too cool!

So come on out to the Cabbage Rose and start the Hop here!!!

Marci Baker is Coming Back!!

2011-08-25T06:10:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! As you all know, we had the wonderfully talented Marci Baker come to Cabbage Rose for some awesome demonstrations earlier this month and they were just SO successful! Everyone loved it so much that she's decided to come back for one more demo!!!

She shared SO many great tips and tricks that we're incredibly informative and helpful for even the most veteran sewers in attendance!!

She shows how to use color to create visual affects that will have everyone gasping! I mean, just look at those quilts!!! Sew striking!

We're so excited that she's decided to come back and give a whole new group of sewers a chance to come learn some valuable tips for more successful and enjoyable quilting!!

She'll be here Friday, September 23rd from *EDIT*~~10am-1pm~~ 11am-1pm so mark those calendars and if you know you can make it, SIGN UP NOW!!! Space will fill FAST so secure you're spot!

The cost for this demo is $10 and you can sign up here!

Hope to see you all there!

History Repeated Book Signing!

2011-08-16T13:16:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful time we had at our Celebration/Book Signing Party for our very near and dear Carol Staehle & Betsy Chutchian's new book History Repeated (you can still purchase a copy signed by Carol)!!! Tons of you came out to help us celebrate and honor these wonderful ladies so thanks to everyone who made it such a fun and special afternoon!!!

Everyone had such a fun time and made the whole experience so special! Congrats Divas!

And a special note to Carol, we are SEW proud of you!!!

From all the Cabbage Rose Girls!

Kid's Camp Round 2!

2011-08-08T10:51:00.000-07:00

We finished up our last week of Kid's Camp and I think it's safe to say we all had a ball watching these young ones create their gorgeous quilts and pillowcases!!! And yes, they just HAD to learn to make our signature poufs to go with their brand new creations!

They all learned so much from fabric selection and placement to construction and solid sewing techniques all along the way! A huge thanks to Shirley, Janet and all the other Cabbage Rose girls who helped out! They know better than anyone that if you give a gal a quilt, you keep her warm for the winter; but if you teach a gal to quilt, you keep her and her entire family comfy and cozy for life! We're excited to see what these little ladies will be creating in the future! From the looks of their Kid's Camp quilts, I'm guessing they'll be making some real treasures!

This is one of our favorite events of the year and we run a camp each Summer so if this looks like something your kids might be interested in, stay tuned next Spring for the 2012 dates!!

Soul Blossom by Amy Butler is HERE!!!

2011-07-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

The wait is finally over...SOUL BLOSSOM by Amy Butler is HERE!!!

We just received her absolutely stunning quilting cottons and let me tell you, everyone in the shop was drooling over the bolts even while they were still wrapped in plastic! This line is by far my favorite of Amy's work, the patterns and colors are bolder and brighter than anything she's done so far! I'm getting a million ideas just looking at these beautiful prints! And what's more, Amy has released some new FREE projects inspired by this gorgeous line that I'm just dying to try!

How awesome are the yo-yo's on the Bloom Quilt? It reminds me of something you'd see at Anthropologie! And I'm just in love with the piecing of the Sunshine Quilt, to die for!! (Click the names to download the free patterns)

And if you're a beginning sewer, try your hand at making a pair of Patchy Jeans! A surefire way to liven up even the oldest pair of Levis and use fabulous fabric at the same time! Can't beat that with a yard stick! ;)

If you're in need of even MORE inspiration (or if you're like me and are just obsessed), check out this cute video! I love all the home decor ideas that Amy comes up with! She's already got me wanting to buy this entire collection and redo my entire house, so crafty divas beware! This video may be hazardous to your bank account! ;)

Don't forget we carry ALL of Amy's gorgeous patterns so if you're looking for more project ideas, be sure to browse through them all here!

A Thread of Thought

2011-07-22T09:03:00.000-07:00

Good morning ladies!! Last night was the Marie Bostwick Book Signing & Presentation and I just have to say it was incredible! She was such an inspiration to listen to and brought the entire room to tears on various occasions with all of her wonderful stories! Her words were nothing short of uplifting and empowering, she really left us all so thankful to be in the same position as the subjects of her novels, surrounded by fabric, surrounded by quilts and most importantly, surrounded by women...who have all walked similar paths and experienced similar heart break. And what's magical about being apart of a quilt shop is being able to hear those stories, to help mend the hearts by nothing more than talking fabric or dishing about latest projects! Watching creativity mend people's lives, like stitching together a quilt is a beautiful process that we are so incredibly blessed to have witnessed so often thoughout our time as Cabbage Rose. So many women have come through our doors over the years seeking a safe place, a haven or a getaway...and we were all so thankful for being reminded of what it means to be apart of quilt shop. Thank you Marie, for sharing your story and the stories of others. It's so good to be reminded of how women banded together, with the comforting help of fabric, can overcome any and every obstacle!

I would love to encourage you all to pick yourself up one or ALL of Marie's books! The themes of her Cobbled Court series are centered around these very ideas and are just SO encouraging as well as entertaining! She was wonderful enough to sign the rest of the books that we had left over so if you would like pick up your own SIGNED COPY, we have some available here and in our Books section! And to all of you who came out, thank you so much! We hope she left you all as encouraged and inspired as us! WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Ahoy Matey! Pirates Fabric has landed in the Shop!

2011-07-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

Get ready to set sail for open water, treasure and adventure with Pirates by Emily Taylor Design for Riley Blake! Inspire your little swashbuckler's sense of adventure with these fun pirate prints! Create fun costumes and accesories for the ultimate in make-believe gear or make a fun quilt to adorn their ship (all beds count as pirate ships, right?) The sky's the limit when it comes to what you would look cute with a pirate make-over! Even a pair of pirate pj's would be an awesome addition to any captain's wardrobe!

We even made up a couple super cute Pillowcase Kits from the main prints in this line! If your kiddo plans on being a pirate for Halloween, grab one of these fun and quick kits and create a super cute handmade loot bag for their candy! And after the holiday is over, they still have a cool pillowcase for their overnight pillow or to go on their bed! That's a double whammy project right there!

What would you like to create with Pirates? If you've already created something with this fun line, leave a link in the comments so we can check it out! ;)

Quilt Across Texas!

2011-07-13T14:12:00.000-07:00

2011 is the 175th anniversary of Texas Independence and it is also the year of the 1st Annual Quilt Across Texas Shop Hop! This statewide event will be held during the month of September, 2011 and will include over 90 quilt shops located throughout the state of Texas. During the month, visitors are invited to stop at each shop participating in the event to take advantage of special Texas-themed quilt designs, quilt block patterns, giveaways, and prizes both on statewide and regional levels!

Moda has also created a Quilt Across Texas Fabric collection in honor of the event and while it won't ship until September, it's now available for PRE-SALE!!

You can see the rest of the collection here!

So gather up all your friends and join a shop hop so big it covers the state of Texas! ;)

New Serendipity Studio Patterns!

2011-06-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

Kay Whitt just dropped off her latest Serendipity Studio patterns and we couldn't be more excited! She's brought us two new dress patterns and two new bag patterns that are just too sweet for words!

The Betty June Dress harkens to the 1940's and 50's with its modern take on the shirt-waist dress while the Diane Kimono Dress takes an Eastern inspiration and makes the most comfortable dress possible! The Rita Reversible Bag allows you to showcase your NEW favorite fabrics with a simple design and the Camilla Insulated Bag is the perfect pattern for utilizing our amazing Laminated Fabrics and will keep your lunch, picnic, or groceries nice and cool! So whether you need a great new dress or a fun new bag, Serendipity Studios has you covered this Summer!

And don't forget! Kay Whitt will be speaking at our August Sew Fresh meeting! We can't wait to hear all she has to share!

Kid's Camp Quilt Show!

2011-06-20T13:04:00.000-07:00

Our first week of Kid's Camp was a total success! Our campers had a blast learning the ins and outs of quilt construction while enjoying the ability to stretch their creative muscles with picking out fabrics and deciding what goes where! And look at those finished products! Everyone's quilt top came out so amazing! All of the parents were wowed by how much their kids had learned in one short week at the Kid's Camp Quilt Show this past Friday!

Here they are showing their BONUS pillowcase project!

The campers were in love with all of our tissue paper flower decorations all over the store so we gave them a little tutorial and they each made their own to hang in their rooms! Too cute!

If you have wanted to get your kids into sewing or at least have them learn the basics, then sign them up for our final round of Kid's Camp! They'll be creating the same big star quilt you see in the first picture which is a great first timer project! Camp is open to kids ages 7-15 and includes all the fabric they'll need, quilt pattern, class instructions, yummy snacks and few extra surprises! It's only a month away so SIGN UP your kiddos now!

Date: July 25-29, each day from 9am-12pm

Look Who it Is!

2011-06-17T10:22:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite little Cabbage Rose models pranced into the shop this morning in the cutest new outfit & I just HAD to snap a few pictures to give you guys some awesome inspiration for using our cutest new Michael Miller Prints!

Jenny is always making Kaitlyn the sweetest little outfits, and one of our favorite combinations is the Shoulder Tie-Topper paired with the ever-so-adorable Boutique Bottoms!

Check out that toe point! ;)

Kid's Camp Progress!

2011-06-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

We are having SO much fun with our Kid's Camp students so far and we are blown away with how fabulous their quilts are looking!!

Look how beautifully they're coming together! It's so awesome seeing what these little minds can achieve with direction and encouragement and that's just what we give them! I cannot wait until Friday to see how they all look completely finished!

These kiddos are working hard and learning lots creating the big star quilt!

Every child gets to pick out their own fabric which allows them to really express themselves creatively! We believe that giving kids an opportunity to create something with their own hands, that reflects their own personality, really gives them a true love of the quilting craft and can set them on a road of constant creating! And we just love seeing new creative minds blossoming!

Our Kid's Camp students enjoying a break!

If you would like for your kiddos to learn quilting basics and get a foundation for creating, then sign them up for Kid's Camp! We still have a few spots open for the July 25-29 round of camp and would love to see your little ones there! You can get all the info and even sign your child up right here!

Create for Father's Day!!

2011-06-13T07:58:00.000-07:00

This coming Sunday is Father's Day, time to celebrate Dad for all that he is and all that he does! Why not make him something extra special this year? After all, a guy can only wear so many neck ties! In preperation for the holiday, we've got some really cool just-for-Dad Pillowcase Kits on SALE for only $9 per kit!

They would be perfect to create for the avid outdoorsman as Dad can set aside his special pillow for camping, trips to the lake, or hunting expeditions! Or if your papa bear is a little more domesticated, just whip one up to put in his man cave! These are also a great gift idea for the kiddos to make as our pillowcase kits are all pre-cut to size and ready to sew, all they require is a few straight seams (Mom can over-see any first timers)! This would also be the perfect accesory for any of you creating a quilt for Dad's special day! So come on into the shop and pick up one of these fun kits or order online and make this a Handmade Father's Day!

Just A Little Peek!

2011-06-10T10:20:00.000-07:00

I just HAD to share a little sneak peek of how our Mystery Solids and Black and White Block of the Months are coming along!

Aren't they just FABULOUS?? I'm seriously obsessed with these fun graphic blocks, especially the solids colorway! Each of these BOM's includes 12 15” blocks, sashing, 1 pieced border, 1 large border and binding. The finished size of the quilts will be approx. 71" x 88". This program will last 12 months with each block being sent out automatically and Months 11 & 12 will include borders! There is NO startup fee and shipping is included which saves you about $45! There are also 3 payment options to make things easier on your wallet! So click here to get more info and to sign up for one or both of these beautiful BOMs!

Custom Camera Strap Tutorial!

2011-06-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

I'm so crazy about this awesome tutorial by Miss Megan of the Brassy Apple blog! As someone who takes pictures A LOT, I know just how important a good camera strap is to keeping your camera with you at all times. And the adage is most definitely true, the best camera is the one you have with you! With this awesome tutorial you can make an adorable, customized camera strap for yourself or make them as gifts for any budding photographers you know!

All you need is a Charm Pack (all of our charm packs are currently on SALE!) and some fusible fleece! But it doesn't take an entire Charm Pack to complete this project, Megan used only 5 squares for each strap she created, meaning you can create 8 completely different with all the prints included in your Charm Pack of choice! Now if that isn't ringing some bells for potential Christmas gifts, then you need another cup of coffee! :)

You can find the full instructions with more pretty pictures on the Moda Bake Shop blog! Or just click here to print off the instructions. Happy Creating!

Get to Know Us: Janet Hoefer

2011-06-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

The next lovely lady that we are featuring is the wonderfully talented Janet Hoefer! Janet has also been working at the Cabbage Rose since our very first day 13 years ago and has helped us create so many amazing kits while designing her very own patterns, one of which is the star of our brand new Wildflowers Block of the Month & Kits! Read on to learn more about Janet's creative life!

Q. Tell us everything you do at Cabbage Rose?
JH. I help with fabric choices, creating new kits, and helping customers.

Q. What are your crafty specialties?
JH. Developing and creating new quilts.

Q. How did you get started with quilting, creating etc.
JH. I have sewed since I was a child. My grandmother and I made a quilt for a doll. I was also to play near while she quilted as I was her needle threader!

Q. Your fondest sewing/quilting memory?
JH. Sewing quilts with my sister.

Q. Fondest memory of Cabbage Rose?
JH. A class with Barbara Brackman - she inspired me to ma a quilt in honor of my 13 relatives who were in WWII.

Q. Any special "just for fun" projects you're working on?
JH. A small flower quilt I made with sewing buddies.

Q. What's you guiltiest pleasure?
JH. Just creating and see a quilt come alive!

Q. Any words of wisdom for beginning sewers/quilters?
JH. Use good pins, DO NOT use large ones...they are like nails!

End of Spring Cleaning Sale!

2011-06-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

June 21st is the official first day of Summer, though I have to admit Memorial Day usually starts the season in my mind. But with Spring coming to a close we've decided to do a little End of Spring Cleaning SALE to make room on our shelves for all the fun new goodies we'll be getting over the next few months! So help us go out with the old and in with the new and shop through all of our discount sections! We've got tons of amazing fabric lines marked 25% OFF, all of our Fat Quarter Bundles, Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, and Layer Cakes are 10% OFF, a few lines are marked 30% OFF and Verna Mosquera patterns are 50% OFF!!! We've been adding more and more over the past few days so be sure to check out all of our SALE items to make sure you don't miss anything! Your stash will thank you! ;)

Brand New BOM's or Kits!

2011-06-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'm excited to share all the info for our brand new Block of the Month program! We've taken the ever-so-beautiful Texas Wildflowers Quilt designed by our own Janet Hoefer and revamped it in two different styles to bring you the NEW Cabbage Rose Exclusive Wildflowers BOM's & Quilt Kits! Below you will see the Scrappy and 30's colorways available as a BOM or as a Kit. With the BOM, you will pay and receive your supplies over 3 months and with the kit, you will pay and receive your supplies all at once. The images are just small samples showing the embroidered blocks set in the different colorways. Check out the Original Texas Wildflowers Quilt to visualize the finished product!

Aren't they just darling? There are 17 blocks of different Texas wildflowers to embroider so it's the perfect Summer project! You can take your embroidery blocks everywhere, to the pool, beach, on the plane on your way to your fabulous vacation or just when its too darn hot to go outside! Then frame them with some fun patchwork for an awesome vintage look! I just love the embroidey set against the patchy background, SEW CUTE!

Cost: Kit - $99.95 & BOM - 3 payments of $35 (PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING)

Includes: Texas Wildflowers pattern, embroidery floss for all blocks, fabric for quilt top, border and binding.

Finished size: 54" x 69"

Click here for more info & to order one of your own!

Sew Fresh! Meeting

2011-06-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Just want to remind you all that our next Sew Fresh! meeting will be next Thursday, June 9th from 6:15-7:00 in the Cabbage Rose classroom! Our Inspiration Theme will be Modern Quilts and we're really excited to share and learn from you all!

Don't forget to bring your Show & Tell!!! Any and all projects are welcome, but if you've made a modern quilt before, this is the week to bring it and spread the inspiration!

Exciting News!

2011-05-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

We've got some exciting news!!! We are going to be hosting special guest speaker Kay Whitt for our Sew Fresh! meeting in August!

If you don't know Kay, she's a pattern writer, book author and seamstress extroirdinare! Not to mention she's just about the cutest and sweetest thing you'll ever see! We all adore her patterns and can barely keep the favorites on our shelves! She's a wealth of information when it comes to garment construction and knows how to make it accesible to even the most timid sewers! We're so excited to have her come speak and we're sure you will all love her too! This is one meeting you will NOT want to miss!

Kids Camp!!!

2011-05-26T09:09:00.000-07:00

Summer is about to start which is a great time for kids to try new things and learn new skills and Kid's Camp is a great opportunity for them to do just that! Camp is open to girls age 7-15 and we will be making a big star quilt! Any skill level is welcome!

The cost is $150 and includes fabric for quilt top and binding, quilt pattern, class instructions, yummy snacks and a few extra surprises!!

Dates: June 13-17 & July 25-29
each day from 9am-12pm

Space is limited, so click HERE to sign up today!

Fig Tree & Co. Trunk Show!

2011-05-25T10:16:00.000-07:00

We just got in the Fig Tree & Co. Trunk Show and it is SO beautiful! Joanna Figueroa, the designer behind this wonderful brand has really outdone herself with these latest beauties so come on in and see it all in person! There's nothing better than being able to see the finished product before purchasing a pattern! We now are stocking all the patterns for everything on display and here's a little rundown of what's new!

(1, 2, 3, 4)

These are the first 4 patterns in a seasonal collection of 12 small wall hangings perfect for so many occasions in the vintage inspired home! A little piecing, a little applique and a little embroidery and you are on your way to creating your very own heirloom fabric art! Each image is inspired by Joanna's own collection of vintage stamps and post cards! The finished size of each of these wall hangings is 18 3/4" x 21" and you can get the fabric and other supplies requirements by clicking on each number below the patterns!

Stems is the newest quilt design from Fig Tree and I have to say this one is by far my favorite! This fabulous quilt is just too sweet to pass up on! The cream background allows the beautifully pieced leaves to pop in a modern vintage way! You can make your leaves grow all in the same direction, alternate directions with each column, or mirror each row for 3 different looks! Grab 2 Jelly Rolls, a print for the stem, backing and binding, and cream for the background and you're on your way to this beautiful quilt!

Can be made in a lap size: 52" x 65"
or a twin size: 74" x 82"

Click on the pattern name for fabric requirements!

Daisy Girl is a pattern that Joanna has been wanting to do forever and after her daughter's own backpack fell apart, she had a reason to! And we're so glad she finally did! This sweet backpack is perfect for the kids to take to school or mom to take on errands! A great size for toting books, sleepover gear, toiletries or all of your everyday bag essentials! The simple and classic design makes this a timeless accessory that everyone will love so whip some up for friends and family as Birthday presents, Christmas gifts, Graduation or no occasion at all!

Finished size: 11" x 13"

Pillow Duet is a perfect way to freshen up any room in one afternoon and simple enough for any level of sewer! This pattern includes two sweet pillow designs, the Square in a Square pillow and the All About Buttons pillow...both would make a great statement on your favorite chair, couch or bed! All you need is a bit of background fabric and your favorite Charm Pack to start!

Finished sizes:
Square pillow - 18" x 18"
Rectangle pillow - 10" x 16"

With this Trunk Show we also got a bunch of samples of Joanna's last batch of designs! The Sit Upons chair cushion has been a huge hit and when you see some of the gorgeous quilts you can make with the Twinkle Booklet you'll have to grab a copy for yourself! Or if you'd like a simple project, the Peggy Sue bag is quick and easy!

The main quilt on the bed is Chintz & the quilt on the end is Kiss Me!

So come on into the shop to catch this beautiful collection and get inspired to create some of these fabulous pieces yourself!!!

Patchwork Express Weekend!!

2011-05-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

WOW!!! We just finished up our Patchwork Express weekend and boy, did we have a ball! With 8 bus loads of 50 ladies each, we had a constantly bustling store all day Saturday and Sunday! A HUGE thank you needs to go out to all the Cabbage Rose Girls for working so hard taking care of all our awesome customers! ESPECIALLY Alicia, for volunteering to prep all 3 of our meals and Pat O'Neill for cooking the oh-so-tasty, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, chicken and pork that kept us all constantly hungry! ;)

And last but certainly not least, THANK YOU to our awesome bus moms, Janine Hruska and Karen Gaither! These sweet ladies not only created gorgeous quilted name tags for all the women on our bus and all the workers in the shop, but kept everyone entertained with fun games and a great demo throughout the weekend!

Here's our bus playing a fun game on their way to one of the shops! Such a cute picture!

And here is one of the amazing name tags they made for us! I kinda want to wear mine all the time, it's just about the lovliest name tag I ever did see! Thank you again BUS MOMS!!!

I wish I could have gotten some more pictures of all the fun that went down in the shop throughout the weekend but ALL of us were the busiest of bees helping all of our new customers or prepping meals that we barely had a minute to sit down, let alone me getting to play photographer! But sometimes, being in the moment is SO much better than capturing it and that's what we did! We had the most fun with our door prizes as each winner was cheered on by the rest of the shop as if they just won American Idol! Everyone we met was so sweet and fun! It was such a wonderful feeling being surrounded by so many creative people and seeing them all enjoy our shop so much! We got so many compliments and we couldn't begin to thank everyone enough for making this weekend so magical!

Lines We're Loving: Mayfly Buddies!

2011-05-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

We just got Mayfly Buddies by Tony Fernades into the shop and we're all pretty giddy over this one! It's a super sweet line for the little ones that comes in both girly & boyish colorways! The alphabet prints and sweetly illustrated bugs give off a feeling of fun and whimsy and the excitement of discovering the world! I would love to see this line gracing a sweet little nursery! You could create a baby size quilt (Baby's Block Party would be an adorable pattern to use), matching sheets (check out this awesome tutorial for making crib sheets), curtains, matching pillows and more!

Tony Fernandes even designed a free quilt pattern for this line which you can download here!

How do you plan to use Mayfly Buddies??

Get to Know: Veda Wilhite

2011-05-10T12:54:00.000-07:00

Today we are kicking off a new series on the blog called Get to Know Us, in which we will be interviewing all the wonderful people who make up Cabbage Rose so that you can get to know a little more about us and why we do what we do!

First up, we have Veda Wilhite. Veda has been an important part of Cabbage Rose from the very beginning and has been a blessing and an inspiration to all of whom she comes in contact with! Read on to get a glimpse of how awesome this lady is! I'm sure you'll fall in love with her!

Q. Tell us everything you do at Cabbage Rose.

VW. I teach hand quilting and hand appliqué.

Q. What are your crafty specialties?

VW. At this moment in time, quilting, writing, and scrapbooking.

Q. How did you get started with quilting, creating, etc.

VW. I have always been blessed with an eye for color and the ability to use my hands. I didn’t seriously take up quilting until Jan. 1990 because I thought it took too much time. Boy, was I wrong! Needless to say, all the other creative activities went by the wayside when I started quilting.

Q. What inspires you?

VW. I get my inspiration from the Lord. Every time new fabric arrives at the Cabbage Rose, the wheels start turning in my head.

Q. Your fondest sewing/quilting memory.

VW. My fondest quilting memory is playing under the quilt hanging from the ceiling as my grandmother, my aunts, and their friends quilted. It was such a wonderful feeling of love and security. Seeing these beautiful quilts that arose from scraps of fabric instilled in me a love for quilts that never went away.

Q. Your fondest memory of Cabbage Rose

VW. My treasure chest is so full of wonderful memories of Cabbage Rose that it is very difficult to pick the fondest. We never went anywhere or did anything “normally”. Therefore, the years were full of so much fun and laughter. Probably the most memorable was our first trip to the Houston International Quilt Festival. Picture this…car loaded down…Karen, “Which way to Houston?”…Veda, “South, that’s all I know.”…we head south with no clue how to get there…lose poor Shea, who was driving a truck loaded down, just one block from the store…finally reach Houston after dark…can’t find motel…pull in parking lot to read map…not a good idea…it’s the parking lot of a bar…continue on the road…find phone booth in the middle of nowhere to call motel…finally find motel…forgot to tell Shea which motel. Need I say more? I have loved every minute!

Q. Any special “just for fun” projects you are working on…

VW. After making a couple of small albums telling about the inspiration and making of a wedding quilt and a baby quilt to present with the quilts, I was hooked. Now, I am weeding through my photos and writing about our family history for the generations to come. Not only will the lessons of life be sewn into my quilts, they will also be in the albums.

Q.What is your guiltiest pleasure?

VW. CHOCOLATE !

Q. Any words of wisdom for beginning sewers/quilters?

VW. Don’t spend so much time trying to figure out what is right or wrong. Put your heart and soul into every quilt you make. With every loving stitch you put into your quilts you are keeping our rich heritage of quilt making alive.

A Pretty-fied Tutorial!

2011-05-09T13:22:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to a brand new week! I hope all of you Mamas out there got a little special treatment yesterday and got to spend some quality time with family!

Well, today I was searching for some fun home decor ideas as I am doing a little redecorating and found a tutorial that I'm going to be trying ASAP!

I found the Pretty-fied Sheet Set by Mickey and April on the Moda Bake Shop blog and let out a little squeel of delight when I saw it! Aren't these just SO lovely? I love the idea of creating a quilt or duvet cover for a bed and sprucing up your neutral sheets with some coordinating fabric to match! You could really add that extra punch to a room with this pretty touch!

And aren't they just the sweetest all tied up? I think this would make a wonderful wedding shower, home warming or off-to-college gift or you could use some brightly colored twin size sheets with some fun prints for decorating a kiddo's room! Since this is a project that doesn't require tons of fabric (all you need is a charm pack plus an additional yard and quarter to do a queen size sheet set) you can whip up a set for any occasion!

You can get the full recipe with lots of great pictures and instructions here!

Celebrate Mom!

2011-05-04T13:44:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is this Sunday and we wanted to do something extra special for the hardest working lady around, Mom! So all of our Pillowcase Kits and our newest fabric lines Pleasantdale, Modern Workshop and Francesca are all 10% OFF! ALSO, we're also matching all Gift Certificate purchases by 10% which means if you were to purchase a $100 gift certificate (for example), we'll make it worth $110! You can choose any amount so this is a great option for any budget! Sale lasts through Sunday and is offered online and in the store. So now you have absolutely NO excuse to not pick Mom up some awesome fabric goodies or shopping trip to her favorite store, Cabbage Rose!

New Collections on SALE!!!

2011-05-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon everybody! I just wanted to drop in to let you all know that two of our newest fabric lines are currently on SALE!

Modern Workshop and Pleasantdale have all been marked down 10% from now until May 10th so scoop up these new collections at the discounted price!

We also have tons of great patterns and fabric collections on sale as well so be sure to browse through all of our Sale items here!

Patchwork Floorcloth Class!

2011-05-02T13:12:00.000-07:00

We've got a fun new Class to tell you all about today! It's the Patchwork Floorcloth Class taught by Susan Howell and we're all super excited about this one! Floorcloths are a traditional floor covering dating to before the Colonial Period. They were traditionally painted or stenciled on for decoration but, now you can create this adorable "quilted" floorcloth to match any room in your home with absolutely NO SEWING! These make great bath mats or kitchen rugs as they just take a wipe to clean and are super durable! Join the fun as Susan explains the history behind floorcloths and guides you step by step through the process! The price of this class is $65 and includes ALL supplies needed except for your fabric! Your finished floorcloth with measure 24" x 32" which is perfect for right in front of the stove or a sink! Check out these fun examples that Susan made! They're sure to get you inspired for this class!

I love that you can make a big impact with only one fabric!

Or you can create a more scrappy look with several prints! We're all super excited to take this class ourselves and we hope you will join in the fun too! Click here to check dates for this class and to sign up!

Modern Workshop is HERE!

2011-04-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

We just got Modern Workshop, the second collection by Oliver + S into the store and online! It takes its inspiration from the Wiener Werkstatte, a circle of artists and craftspeople based in Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century who stood against the industrial revolution’s mass production of homewares by creating unique, beautiful objects that are noted today for their enduring quality and their sophisticated design sensibility!

What a great source of inspiration! I think its one of the ideals that drives most of the people I come in contact with to create! While making things all your own isn't always the cheapest option, there's a sense of pride and beauty in something crafted by hand with love and not in a factory somewhere. On top of that, the skills you hone and the things you create can become a legacy for your family, adding richness to your history and heritage that your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren can look back on with pride! If that's not a reason to create, I don't know what is! Now, enough rambling...here are the pretty prints!!

This collection includes 32 prints in both floral and geometric patterns in a modern color scheme! There are small scale and large scale prints alike which are perfect for coordinating to create a beautiful quilt or some funky tunics or skirts for summer! I could even see a modern kids room or a fun summer party decorated with these! No matter how you use them, keep in mind the spirit of the collection and create something beautiful today!

Strawberry Fields Forever!

2011-04-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Just wanted to drop in and let you all know that all the bundles, layer cakes, jelly rolls and charm packs from Fig Tree & Co.'s new line Strawberry Fields are now in the shop and online!!!

Loving the more pastel looking color scheme for Spring! This is definitely one of Joanna's more cheery lines and I think I know just the pattern for it!

This is Chintz, one of Fig Tree's newest quilt patterns and I have to admit I have a crush! I'm a total sucker for all the -gons...pentagons, hexagons, octagons, you name it! There's something about simple geometery in quilt blocks that just can't help but looking awesome and Chintz is a great example of that! I'm really digging the different shapes inside each octagon...definitely adds a whole lotta oomph to the design! And you gotta love the lone heart Joanna added! Here's a look at the finished product!

Sew sweet! Wouldn't this make a great Mother's Day quilt? I'm thinking it would make it to the "most fabulous Mother's Day gift of all time" list for sure!! Or if your Mom is a quilter, grab her a Strawberry Fields Layer Cake and this pattern and give her the gift of a new project! Either way, you're sure to have one happy Mama!

Just One Star

2011-04-18T08:50:00.000-07:00

Moda fabrics is proud to be participating in a Quilts of Valor program co-ordinated by Marianne Fons. Moda's very own Polly Minick and Laurie Simpson have created a line of fabrics and kits benefiting this program available in stores April 2011. Invite someone you know that may not quilt to get involved.

Note from QOVF website: Just how much of an impact has the Quilts of Valor Foundation made? As of February, 2011 there have been over 37,000 quilts awarded to service members/veterans! So this project inspired us to take it a step further.

We invite you to join the Moda staff and designers in our newest Challenge…

The challenge is to piece, quilt and bind 100 quilts in 100 days using the Flag of Valor pattern by Minick and Simpson. The deadline for star blocks is May 1, 2011 so that we can meet our quilt deadline by Flag Day, June 14, 2011.

As the saying goes – “many hands make light work”. We need 1800 star blocks to reach our goal. Please take a few minutes to piece Just One Star block (click here for block pattern) using a medium red or blue and a cream background. Better yet, invite your small group or even your entire guild to make Just One Star block! Be sure to sign each block with your name and state!

Then we can truly say....the hands of a grateful nation comfort our soldiers! We will coordinate the donation of the 100 quilts thru the Semper Fi Fund, a cause that is near and dear to designers, Polly Minick and Laurie Simpson.

Thank you for your help!

Send untrimmed blocks to:

United Notions/Moda Fabrics

Attn: Just One Star Project

13800 Hutton

Dallas, TX 75234

Mark Dunn, Laurie Simpson, Polly Minick and Colonel James J. Minick USMC will be involved with the Semper Fi organization to donate the completed 100 quilts.

2 ways to be involved:

1. Make a quilt block (blocks) to support Moda and Semper Fi's efforts.

2. Complete quilt kits (shown below) are available from your favorite quilt store to benefit Quits of Valor .

We hope that everyone of you who can will join in with Moda to create a block or a quilt to assist in this amazing cause! Let's all use our creativity to bless those we owe our freedom to!!

A Spring Time Party Idea!

2011-04-15T11:55:00.000-07:00

I just found the cutest party decor idea on the Hostess with the Mostess blog! I love the idea of not having an actual theme but using beautiful colors and modern patterns to create a dynamic and interesting tablescape! Mixing patterns is a HUGE trend this Spring so wow your friends with these fun ideas that don't take a lot of time but make a huge impact!

Everyone has a collection of vases or jars hanging out under their sink so round them all up and get ready to revamp them! Now they suggest covering them in wrapping paper but we say FORGET THAT! Wrap them in fabric and you can change the decor whenever you want and all you have to do is pin the fabric in the back and you can use it again after your party! This makes it not just a totally cute but a totally GREEN idea as well. I'm also loving that simple table runner! You could pick two different fabrics and make it reversible so that it could work for more than one event!

You could even use bright colored fat quarters for some sweet fabric napkins! I love that nothing matches yet it all goes so perfectly! Just pick lots of pretty prints in several of your favorite bright colors and mix them up to perfection! If you're a little intimidated by mixing prints that aren't in the same fabric line, just look at a fabric line for hints! You'll see that in all lines there's usually a few big bold prints that the collection revolves around along with smaller, less busy or repetitive prints like a polka dot, stripe or a plaid in coordinating colors! It may seem hard at first but once you get the hang of it, you'll be mixing patterns like a professional stylist!

And if you EVER need any help picking out fabrics or planing party decor, come into the shop and talk to one of our awesome Cabbage Rose gals! Bring your ideas or your inspiration and we'll help you make your perfect party a reality!

A New Quilt Kit!

2011-04-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday ladies! Hope you all had a lovely weekend! We've been soaking up the Spring vibes as much as possible and in celebration of this perfect season, here's a brand new quilt kit that totally embodies the essence of these glorious Spring days!

This little beauty is the Baker's Dozen Quilt Kit in gorgeous Sugar Pop fabrics! I'm in love with this modern patchwork style, it's such a simple design with a high-impact look! It allows for these lovely and bold fabrics to take center stage rather than intricate piecing. This is an awesome first quilt project for beginners or for any quilter who just wants some (relatively) instant gratification! It would also make an awesome gift for Easter, Mother's Day, a baby shower or any occasion you can think of! Who wouldn't want to receive such a pretty handmade confection like this?? Personally I can't imagine a sweeter, more thoughtful present than something crafted with love which we all know is the main ingredient in ANY quilt! ;)

Wild About Quilts? Um, yes we are!

2011-04-07T12:50:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, come see us at the "Wild About Quilts" Waco Quilt Show, brought to you by the Homespun Quilters' Guild of Waco! There will be a judged show, demonstrations, vendors (like us), door prizes, quilt appraisals, bazaar, silent auction, quilt raffle and loads of special exhibits! Here's the quilt they'll be raffling off!

Isn't it something?! The more I look at it, the more I get sucked into this quilt! All those bright colors and fun shapes has my creativity all a buzz! That's one of my favorite things about quilt shows, going and see what other creative minds are cooking up! So inspiring! So get your fanny on out to Waco tomorrow or Saturday, say hi to the Cabbage Rose Girls and feast your eyes on some beautiful creations!

Dates: April 8-9, 2011.

Hours: 10:00am - 5pm

Admission: $7 Regular, $6 Seniors and Students

Children under 12 get in FREE!

Location: Extraco Events Center, Extraco Exhibits Building

4601 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas

Sherbert Pips is HERE!!!

2011-04-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

I've SO been waiting for this adorable line to come in!

Sherbert Pips by Aneela Hoey is the perfect mix of whimsical and modern in a a super sweet & girly color scheme! The illustrations were inspired by Aneela's own sweet little girls and even became adorable embroideries before they made their way to this fabulous fabric collection!

Aren't they adorable??? Aneela actually posted the stories behind these prints here and here! I love reading where designers get their inspiration from and how that inspiration travels from the mind to the fabric!

And if you need a equally cute project for these pretty prints, then check out this skirt tutorial I found on the Moda Bake Shop blog!

It's the Zig Zag Skirt by Melissa Mortenson and its just about the sweetest little thing I ever did see! I'm loving the quasi-quilting technique used to create it! If you'd like to try your hand at piecing without jumping into a quilt, this is a great project to try! All you need to make it is a Sherbert Pip Jelly Roll, 2 Sherbert Pip Charm Packs and some white fabric! You can get the rest of the recipe here!

Apron Chronicles Celebration!

2011-04-04T14:32:00.000-07:00

We had SO much fun at the Apron Chronicles Celebration this past Saturday! The exhibit was truly a sight to behold and we loved seeing everyone in their awesome aprons! Here's some fun pictures for those who missed it!

Miss Janet working her magic!

Miss Shirley doing a demonstration for some sweet little ladies!

This cute family came with their aprons AND cowgirl boots on respectively! ;)

The collection of aprons was truly breathtaking! Each one a truly unique work of art!

Some super sweet girlies enjoying all the apron goodness!

A big thanks to everyone who came out and especially to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame for putting on this amazing event! We had so much fun being a part of it!

You can see even more pictures on the Cowgirl Museum Facebook page!

Give me a Slice!

2011-04-01T14:21:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday Ladies and welcome to April! Can you believe it's already April??? I'm a little bit in denial about it because I could have swore New Years Eve was three weeks ago, but other than feeling like time is flying by at warp speed, I'm SO excited for all the newness of the season! Especially some of the new things we've been getting in like the NEW & IMPROVED Slice!

The Slice Fabrique was actually designed for cutting fabric so it's much easier to use than the original PLUS you can use it on a variety of different fabrics! Jenny has been using it to cut felt with no problems! It works with design cards specifically customized for fabric allowing you to cut alphabets, numbers, flowers, icons, basic shapes, and more in no time! All you have to do is apply fusible web to your fabric before you cut and you'll have shapes ready to be ironed straight onto your project! This tool couldn't be more PERFECT for applique! Just think of how much you could embellish once all that silly cutting work is done for you! You could embellish t-shirts, make party banners, add a field of flowers to your next quilt, the sky is the limit! However you use it, you're definitely going to love it! If you'd like to see exactly how it works, you can check out the how-to video here!

April Fools SALE!

2011-04-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

Now I know today is the day for practical jokes but we don't fool around when it comes to SALES! So today & tommorrow we're offering 25% OFF Chrysalis by Sanae, Fresh Cottons by Fig Tree & Co., Robotics by Ingrid Slyder and Miniatures ca. 1860-1890 by Julie Hendrickson!!! We've also got a few other great lines and some Special Cuts marked down as well so click here and start shopping the SALE!

SALE LASTS THROUGH SATURDAY!

A Circle Skirt Tutorial

2011-03-31T12:51:00.000-07:00

Today I was searching the interwebs for fun and fast tutorials and I think I may have found the jackpot on the Made blog! I personally am all about skirts for Spring and Summer since they're light, airy and so much fun to wear! Circle Skirts with elastic waistbands have been all over stores so why not take this trend to the next level and make your own with your favorite fabrics. I'm thinking any of the pretty prints from Central Park, Sweet Nothings or Chrysalis would be absolutely adorable! These are SO simple to create a pattern for, especially the way Dana breaks it down. Plus, once you have your pattern, you can knock out 4 of these puppies in an hour! Talk about an economical wardrobe. ;)

Loving the adult version! (Check out Dottie for super cute polka dots!) She even has a tutorial for dying elastic for an extra special pop! I promise, you won't find anything nearly as cute at a store. And who doesn't want the satisfaction of making something yourself? Especially when the end result is so fabulous and takes practically no time at all!

Get the full instructions including how to create the pattern to fit any size here!

The Charm Clutch!!

2011-03-29T12:18:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've been crushing HARD on Amy Butler's bag patterns but none so much as her absolutely fabulous NEW Charm Clutch!

It's just the picture of perfection when I think of a clutch! I personally can't stand those teeny tiny clutches, I'm always forgetting I have them and they're barely big enough to fit a tube of lipstick! This sweet clutch is definitely big enough to hold all your important, can't-leave-home-without-it stuff with a little room left over! Plus you can totally customize it with 2 different length handles and different options for closures! Susanna and I have been sort of freaking out over this pattern ever since it came into the shop and being the awesomely crafty gal she is, she decided to whip herself up one!

OMG! Isn't it just fabulous?? She decided to make it with Oh My by Sanae and I just adore the final result! It reminds me of those big Hawaiian print bags that were HUGE a few years ago in resort towns! I think Susanna is bringing back a handbag trend...huge, bold, colorful florals...you heard it here first, ladies!

All Aboard the Patchwork Express!!!

2011-03-29T09:41:00.000-07:00

Hi there ladies! I just wanted to let you all know we still have a few spots open on the Patchwork Express Bus Trip! Our past Patchwork Express trips have been so much fun, that the only way to improve upon it was to make it bigger! So this year, the North Texas Patchwork Express spans two days and eight wonderful quilt shops! Buses will take off (one from each shop) on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00am, and return in the evening on Sunday, May 22nd. You'll enjoy two days packed full of fun, friends, and shopping!It's sure to be a truly fun quilting experience that you won't soon forget, and one that you will be looking forward to each year! Registration includes your transportation in a luxury coach, hotel accommodations based on double occupancy, food, and a truly fun quilting experience with your friends.

Registration ends March 31st so hurry up and claim your seat! If you have any questions regarding the trip or how many spots we have left, feel free to call us at 817-377-3993

A Fun, Free Apron Event!

2011-03-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

For all of you in the DFW area, we are hosting a super fun, super FREE event at the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame! The Apron Chronicles exhibit is moving on after this weekend and this Saturday, April 2nd from 12pm-2pm we're going to be hosting fun activites and demonstrations at the Apron Chronicles Celebration! This fun event is a chance to see this amazing exhibit, take part in a raffle drawing for a signed celebrity chef apron AND check out all the fun that the Cabbage Rose Girls get into! This would be a great girl's day out activity so bring your lady friends and take part in all the apron goodness!

For more info on the amazing Apron Chronicles exhibit, click here!

Civil War Reunion!

2011-03-25T14:23:00.000-07:00

This week we got in Barbara Brackman's new Civil War Reunion line and I have it is quite lovely! What I love the most about reproduction lines is the history behind the patterns and designs, it's magical being able to recreate the same style quilt from centuries past with the same style of fabrics! Barbara Brackman is a actual quilt historian and I love reading all the little history details she includes when talking about her collections! You can read all about Civil War Reunion here AND download a FREE Union Star Block from her here!

Quick Project!

2011-03-24T13:34:00.000-07:00

I just had to show you all this super sweet onesie that the girls revamped!

Its just a store-bought onesies embellished with this SUPER cute crocheted flower from Riley Blake and a sweet little button! All you'd have to do is put the button on top of the flower and then sew the button on like normal. Two minutes to a new look isn't too bad if you ask me! Embellishing is a great way to give an already-owned item a completely fresh face! Try it on a simple cotton tshirt, tea towels or whatever you like! Be sure to share a link to your revamp project in the comments! I'd love to see what you all are creating!

Holy Cute!

2011-03-23T13:58:00.000-07:00

Jenny is at it again! She's made another super adorable, super easy outfit for Miss Katilyn and I have to say...this has officially got to be the cutest thing I've ever seen!

Holy cute! I'm LOVING this little outfit! Jenny made it out of Sweet Nothings, a new line from Riley Blake that has us all swooning! The Shoulder Tie Topper is a sweet and simple top that could also can be worn as dress, who doesn't love that! Those Boutique Bottoms are just so darn cute plus its the most versatile pattern ever! You can make them as pants, shorts, capris or even pajama bottoms! Plus it comes in sizes 6m-6yrs so you can use it for years to come! Now if that's not getting some mileage out of a pattern, I don't know what is!

Just choose some bright and funky coordinating fabrics and you'll have the snazziest dressed kiddo in no time! I suggest looking through our Michael Miller prints for some inspiration. And don't forget to make it your own with fun embellishments, buttons, or trims!

Happy Creating! ;)

A Charming Gift Idea!

2011-03-22T13:30:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I officially found my new go-to gift idea for anyone I want to do a little something for! Everyone loves a bottle of vino and what better way to say "I'm not JUST giving you alcohol" than to put a bottle in one of these handmade Charming Wine Gift Bags! I think it's that little extra thought that totally makes the gift more than ordinary and with these simple to throw together bags, you'll be dying to give all your pals an extra thought! ;)

All you need is 1 charm pack, 7/8 of a yard of cordinating fabric for the inside of the bag and you can whip up 4 of these bad boys! You can get the the full instructions for this fun little project at the Moda Bake Shop blog!

New Kits!

2011-03-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Lately we've been totally in love with all the new quilt kits that we have so I thought I'd share the latest and greatest ones!

We just recently kitted the oh-so-adorable Binkies on Broadway quilt and I'm just smitten! You tend to see a lot of ducks, bears, and puppies in baby patterns and fabrics but I just LOVE these elephants! Lily & Will is still one of my favorite fabric lines for baby (and we're really excited about Lily & Will II)! This quilt is a very cute twist on boyish and amps up the sweet factor just a pinch! The browns in this quilt really anchor the whole design and keep things from getting too precious! If you've got a first son or grandson coming into the world soon, this is the perfect quilt to make! This is one of those quilts that could easily become an heirloom piece and I'm just too in love with it!

The Collections - Faith Quilt Kit is a sight to behold! The design is actually a reproduction of the 150 year old quilt that actually inspired the Collections for a Cause - Faith fabric line! And now with this kit, you can recreate it too! Use beautiful reproduction fabrics to create these intricate and lovely details and have a true representation of history in your home!

Oh man, I have to say this Oasis Quilt Kit is probably my favorite! I'm such a sucker for hexagons! And in these sweet and soft prints, the combo is just heavenly! This is the perfect Summertime quilt and will undoubtedly bring warmth and cheer to whatever room you use it in! I would love to see this quilt hung up on a wall or hanging over a love seat! Bonus: this kit also comes in an adorable matching tin lunchbox! Gotta love a little extra like that! ;)

If none of these kits quite tickle your fancy, be sure to browse through our entire collection! We have kits for every style and every occasion so you're bound to find a new project just perfect for you!