On your mark. Get set. Drool!
September 25th, 2011
I just got a big box of Lecien fabrics designed by my Lecien sisters - and holy edemame and wow, wow, wow are they beautiful! Please don’t hate me - I show them not to make anyone envious of my loot, (especially since it’s not yet available) - but rather as a public service announcement. It’s for the greater good.
1) If you’re going to Quilt Market and plan on going to Sample Spree - GET TO THE LECIEN TABLES FIRST. These puppies are going to sell fast. Fast. Fast, fast, FAST! If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard, “I didn’t get there [Lecien table] in time!”… I’d be loaded. Don’t make me make you give me a dollar.
2) Make your local quilt shop aware of these fabrics and ask them to go visit the Lecien booth at Market and place orders to fill their shop with happiness for you.
And now for the show.
Woodland
Lecien’s newest designer (squeal!) is Natalie Lymer, and wow, wow, wow how beautiful her Woodland line is! So cute and so rich in color - every thread sings with cuteness and is pure Natalie. I love Woodland so much I cried. And then I hugged it. And I’m soooo happy Natalie is a part of the Lecien family!
St. Ives
Sarah Fielke does it again - another beautiful line I can’t wait to dig in and cut into. Something about Sarah’s designs that make my heart race and have me wanting to cut them up and put them back together again - and see what happens next! It’s like Sarah’s that beloved jr. high science teacher (like mine - Miss Edna Finger), and she’s got beakers of bubbling and gurgling ingredients, and you can’t wait to see what happens when they all come together. It’s gonna be magic!
Folk Heart
Every time Rosalie Quinlan comes out with a new line, I swear she’s crawled into my head and made it just for me. Now that I’ve seen Folk Heart, I’m checking for cameras and monitoring devices in my house. Rosalie captures all the things I love like no one else… vintage 30’s fabrics, modern fabrics, German looking designs and the candy colors I love so much. Thank you Rosalie for designing Folk Heart just for me for us!
Flower Sugar
I think I weep every time Lecien comes out with a new edition of Flower Sugar. I love you Flower Sugar - will you marry me?
Whitewash
It’s already in stores and debuted at Spring Market in Salt Lake City, but I just now got my hands on it. Whitewash is by Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill, and is just as the name implies. It is neutral utopia and so beautiful! It’s calling to my inner harvest and begging me to use it in a Halloweeny way with some of my Happy Mochi Yum Yum. Thinking I just might have found what I want to make - my Swoon pattern from Camille!
~Whew. I need a nap!
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So much fabric loveliness I don’t know where to start my envy!!
September 25th, 2011Okay, I’m jealous! Such beauty!!!
September 25th, 2011No wonder you said WOW. Fabulous fabrics.
September 25th, 2011I need a nap, too! Wow, that was some serious stash infusion. All that pink and blue and yellow and grey and flowers and mushrooms and cuteness. And it came in one box? Holy. You are a very talented family, indeed. I can’t pick a favorite, so don’t make me.
September 25th, 2011Oh boy !!!! Oh boy !!! Oh boy !!!! My brain is RACING and my mouth is drooling, drooling, DROOOOOOOLING !!!!!!!
September 25th, 2011Very drool-worthy! I’m looking forward to checking out Woodland at the Australian Quilt Market :-)
September 25th, 2011I will at the lecien table with bells on.
September 25th, 2011Watch me fight those quilty ladies off (my secret weapon? - a giant former lacrosse player with a charming smile and a mean streak when it comes to fabric. John Adams - trained to sniff out fabric and ruthless to the bone)
OMG you tease! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that woodland line. I can just see the grey toadstool print becoming as big as FMF grey seeds. I need it in my life!!!
September 26th, 2011simply breathtaking indeed!
September 26th, 2011Must wipe off my keyboard ;-)
September 26th, 2011Oh, gosh, I love them all! Beautiful fabrics and colors!
September 26th, 2011Ooo! So fabulous! You are a lucky woman, I will be on the edge of my seat waiting to see what you make with all of that loveliness! :)
September 26th, 2011OK you’re right! I”ve been dying over the pics that Rosalie has been showing of Folk Heart, and Whitewash?!!! Gorgeous!
September 26th, 2011Wow! What a great way to start the day! I thought I’d comment on my favorite, but sorry can’t pick one. They’re all gorgeous!!!
September 26th, 2011I love it all, but I have to admit, I am sad that there are still no squirrels. :) heehee
September 26th, 2011Such beauties! Love them all. I bet you are a happy camper! Go play!
September 26th, 2011fantastic! there is some serious eye-candy in this post!
September 26th, 2011I guess I’m gonna’ cry “FOUL!” ‘cuz you are making me WANT THAT FABRIC!!! It is TOO pretty! Lucky you to have your hands on all that stuff ;D
September 26th, 2011Wow! I’m thinking helmets, elbow and knee pads will be required attire at the sample spree Lecien table!!!
September 26th, 2011Thanks so much for the visual eye candy that is all that beautiful fabric. Loved the way you created little stacks of yumminess just like we would do if we actually had it in our own hot little hands.
September 26th, 2011Ok, I really think I’m breaking a rule here since ‘thou shall not covet thy neighbour’s fabric’.
‘Cause Baby, I’m coveting.
September 26th, 2011I vote for this post as having the MOST eye candy EVER!!!! You and your Lecien sisters will definitely be the stars of the show at fall market. Wish I could be there and see them all in person.
September 26th, 2011Holy guac batman those are just divine…so what time do I come over so I can pet it all? Seriously how are you going to make things with it?? I would have the hardest time because I would be too busy sniffing and oogling it…yes I know I have a problem and have an almost inappropriate relationship with fabric I love, but I’m cool with it….
September 26th, 2011*This* is why I am a quilter. These fabrics sing to me. Bright and clear and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
September 26th, 2011I had seen Natalie’s and Rosalie’s fabrics on their blogs and I’m in love. I’m waiting for Whitewash - totally amazing. Hadn’t seen St. Ives - Wow! Lecien knows how to pick designers and I don’t have to feel as guilty buying it since it costs about the same as other fabric now!
September 26th, 2011Wow, what a way to start my morning! So glad to see Natalie’s talents on fabric! Thanks HZ!
September 26th, 2011I’m all over that Woodland! I LOVE IT!!! And Flower Sugar, oh my!
September 26th, 2011Oh, goodness- they are ALL fabulous! I get to go to market this year (I am so excited!) I’ll be sure to go to the Lecein table first thing. :) Now, what to grab, what to grab?
September 26th, 2011Oh boy!!! Natalie Lymer’s fabrics are soooo cute!!! I love her little fairies - they are so cute!!
I was lucky to win her embroidery book a few months ago and now I know what fabric to use with the embroidered blocks to make a quilt!
Thank you for sharing Monica!
September 26th, 2011holy smokies! It’s all so gorgeous! I love all the colors - but especially the St. Ives! The combination of pink, grey and teal!?!? I could pass out, it’s so cool!!!
September 26th, 2011KZK
Want, want, want.
September 26th, 2011Gracious.
Holy cow! They must love you a LOT. Guess ya’ better get crackin’! ;-)
September 26th, 2011I’m jealous very jealous, those fabric are to die for!!!!!
September 26th, 2011Yep, I drooled. :)
September 26th, 2011Thank you for this lovely trip…among these lovely fabrics !! So inspiring !!
September 26th, 2011Florence
Lucky Dog. Okay, that really wasn’t what I said at all. you KNOW what I said and we won’t pretend I didn’t. Deliciousness, that’s what that is!
September 26th, 2011Yes I have fabric envy. I want to hug it and pet it too. lol. I love the Woodland color, prints, everything about it.
September 26th, 2011I am NOT going to Quilt Market, which is definitely going to slow down how fast I can get to those tables.
Totally unfair. Hmmmmmph.
Mary
September 26th, 2011I’ll be there, in full combat gear! Hopefully Matt will be wearing his flowered apron. That always makes me happy!
September 26th, 2011Thank You Monica for making me realize I made the right choice by going to market! Now I am even more excited!!!!!
September 26th, 2011What a fantastic bunch of fabrics!
September 26th, 2011todas me gustan , en costa rica las puedo conseguir? gracias shirley
September 26th, 2011Where have I been if Whitewash came out in Spring! It screams to have something done to it for Halloween. Woodland, HELLLOOO, ADORABLE to the max (I can say that right, my kids aren’t listening)!
September 26th, 2011There is gonna be some pinnin’ gonna on:-)
Ooooh what lovely collections. Just when you think there can’t be any more ideas out there for fabric. Love the HMYY fabric with the grey neutrals! How you put them together is amazing!
September 26th, 2011OMG, I want them all!!! When will they be available?
September 26th, 2011Great minds think alike!!: http://twitter.com/#!/QuiltDad/status/116230144582107136
September 26th, 2011Holy cow!! I can’t decide which collection I love the best. Can’t wait to get my hands on them.
September 26th, 2011Ooo. Thanks for the sneaky-peaky. It’s making me wish I was going to Market again this fall. This time I will just have to live vicariously through blogland. Thanks for helping a girlfriend out.
September 26th, 2011love those designs and colors…
September 26th, 2011Holy mushrooms that line is too darn cute!!!
September 26th, 2011Oh my…you should be writing for the company’s advertising department…your genuine love and enjoyment of the fabric is so beautifully and contageous. I have been waiting for the Woodland line to become available…I love it as you do…I wish I could create all that would show it off to it’s best. I also need to see thru your blob how you use the different colors together. I love the red and aqua….as so many others do….but I ‘learn’ by watching what you do….not just your adorable patterns but your color choices. I also love the Sugar line and wish I could have five yards of everything in the line…and just create out of it for years…isn’t that wonderful that you…and others like you can create such lovely things that reach right into our hearts and GRAB US. Thankyou so much.
September 26th, 2011Holy mackeral…..SCORE!!!!!!
September 26th, 2011Whoazamolie they are all beautiful…especially in your fantasmic fotos! I’m thinking you have so much loot that you should have a contest to get some of it out of your way. Just let me know when I win.
September 26th, 2011Wow…lots of yummy fabrics! You just made my want list longer…
September 27th, 2011Love Love Love the grey Woodland! Such a cute collection! I see dressing gowns and co-ordinating pyjamas for all my nieces and my daughter!
September 27th, 2011Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!! My brain is in overload now with all that cuteness. I think I just saw my checkbook grow legs and run and hide under hubby’s desk. lol
September 27th, 2011Hate you so bad it hurts.
September 27th, 2011I smile every time I read one of your posts. You brighten my day. Sometimes in a weird way, but brightened nonetheless. :)
September 27th, 2011Oh yes! Whitewash in the swoon pattern. I had just commented to my handy dandy shop owner that I wanted some grey fabric to choose from and here it is. Love, love, love it.
September 27th, 2011Just wow! They are all beautiful! I can imagine you didn’t come out of your fabric coma for hours! What a yummy box of goodies!
September 27th, 2011Wow!! LOVE. Esp. that flower sugar with the roses on dots. That would make some adorable spring dresses for my wee ones. Actually they are all pretty awesome! you are part of one creative group!
September 28th, 2011OOOMMMMGGGG those fabics are absolutely to die for, I want them all, such talented ladies.
September 28th, 2011You are SO owing my bank account an apology … ;)
September 28th, 2011Drool!!! I can’t wait to see what you make with the Woodland fabric. I have been wanting to make the Swoon quilt it would look great with the Whitewash fabric. I love the orange and grey!!
September 29th, 2011So incredible! All amazing :)
September 29th, 2011Mad Lecien Love here. Imagine what happened when my quilty bff Kim and I went to Superbuzzy in Ventura recently!! Kelly let us squeal and drool and drop some coin. We got all excited to find some Holiday Happy hiding there! Thanks for sharing. I can’t sew fast enough to use all this yumminess, but I can try.
September 29th, 2011You’re killin me with these fabric photos!!! I’m especially drooling all over the Folk Heart and Flower Sugar Collections. I immediately e-mailed Lecien after I saw your post to ask when they’re being released! Can’t wait to get them. My Happy Mochi Yum Yum is lonely and needs new Lecien friends to play with!
September 30th, 2011OMG! You have posted some serious eye candy here. I’m loving it all! I’m with you on the Flower Sugar fabric, can’t get enough, I too am in love with it.
September 30th, 2011Had to come back and look again!!! Yes I am drooling!!!
October 1st, 2011So what are you, the sugar fairy out to ruin all fabric purchasing diets?
That is some gorgeous stuff there and it sings to my heart not like PMMF. Thank you for the preview.
October 3rd, 2011