Joel Dewberry Fabrics Just In!!!

We are so excited to offer you some more great fabrics.  We know it has been a while since we have added to our fabrics department but I am sure you won't mind when you see the new prints by Joel Dewberry.  Joel Dewberry has quickly become a favorite of ours and you'll surely see why with these two great prints that when combined can make for a really funky new project.  The first is Narrow Stripe in Blue.  It's soothing to the eye and reminds me of the cool crisp ocean on a hot summer day! This stripe pattern combines baby blue, navy, seafoam green, pale yellow and aqua into a nicely placed stripe print. Pair it with a floral print like the one below, some tiny dots, big disco dots and you have your next quilt project.  This is also a great print to accent your baby boy's nursery. How about a new bumper for the crib or maybe a new baby blanket combined with a soft minkee fabric?  The options are endless.  I highly suggest (if you are not afraid of trying something a little bit funkier) pairing this Narrow Stripe print with Joel Dewberry's Espree print. I can just envision these two with a solid white to create a gorgeous new duvet cover can't you? Hmmm... maybe I will have to do that myself, I could really use a new bedding set.  How about those old chair cushions you've been meaning to re-cover?  How cool would they look with these great new prints?  Maybe a tablecloth or some napkins or even new placemats?  The options are endless so let's get creative and make something great with two modern yet timeless prints from Joel Dewberry! Got more ideas for these two?  Please feel free to share and comment to this post.  

Scraps, Scraps & More Scraps

After cutting pattern after pattern after pattern each and every day, my studio can quickly be overcome with fabric scraps. To some sewers and crafters this can be quite burdensome, but for me it is a wonderful opportunity to be anything but wasteful. Never does a scrap go to waste! These annoyances can easily become works of beauty and works of art! I save my scraps in clear bags assorted by color and stored. When the bags begin to overflow or the urge to use them arises these scraggly pieces full of strings and raw edges are cut and pieced together to be come functional items! This particular assortment (shown) will become a very funky, one of a kind, gender neutral quilt soon to be available for purchase in the A.B. Baby Boutique! We will be sure to post it when completed!

My new fabrics are finally here!!!!

My new fabrics just arrived and they are so very cool and funky. I am in love with them and I think you will be too! In fact, I know you will be in love with them.

You know what this means don't you? Well just in case you don't let me tell you what it means.

It means a whole new line of clothing, new bags and new baby and mom essentials. It also means new fabrics for those custom orders you have been dying to place! Custom orders are always an option and with these fabrics I think it is time to get thinking. What do you want made especially for you with these great prints?

A dress or pants set for you little guy or girl? Maybe a new reversible handbag for yourself or a tote? How about a complete co-ordinating baby gift set? The options are endless. Now is your turn to tell me what you think of these AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS FABRICS!!!!

I am waiting for your comments!!!!! Aren't they just YUMMY!!!!

Remember the bunny painting I was working on?

Remember the Bunny Painting I was working on? Well he is done and up for sale in the A.B. Baby Boutique. What do you think? Beth suggested I add daisies. I think she was totally on the mark! Thanks Beth!

Work in progress for the Bunny Photo Shoot

March 24th the A.B. Baby Boutique will be involved in a special Easter Bunny Photo Session with my friend Angela Reyes and her fantastic photography business Framing Lives. I am working on a painting along with some handmade bunnies. Here is a peek at the bunny painting. I am thinking he should be sitting in a field of daisies.....(thanks Beth). What do you think? I think he is just adorable. Anyone want to come up with a name for him? Feel free to post!

Current Projects

This is me...

I can see why my husband lets out a big sigh and then chuckles when he comes home to this...Nothing like making a mess... too bad I have to clean up my own messes...hey that's a concept, wonder why my boys don't seem to grasp that...aah that is a battle I will leave out this fine Friday eve.

Here are some of my "works in progress" notice I said "works" that is one of my issues. I have to have lots going on at once. Have a peek and I will let you see the finished product(s) when they are finished!

I almost forgot to mention my chair! I covered a hideous old chair and made it absolutely fabulous! What do you think? I just love it.