Sneak Peek: Desired Things

I know it's been a while since I posted anything. Sorry everyone! But I'm coming back with a bang! Here is a sneak peek, from me to you, of my new fall line Desired Things. I've been playing with this fabric for a while now, and I just love it. I hope you love it too.

I'm just in love with this large floral print. I'm using it as a background for an appliquéd block right now. It would make a great duvet cover or backing fabric. It's only 45" but I'd gladly have a seam in the back just to show off this pretty piece.

This soft tonal fabric will be great for appliqué pieces or backgrounds.

The yellow is richer and more buttery in real life than the lemony yellow photographed. You can see what I mean in the yellow from the ad above. The yellow is my favorite part of the collection.

This small floral will be great for boarders and piecing.

Isn't this petite toile precious? I think it will be great in boarders and backgrounds.

Desired Things will be out this September. But you can always stop by the RJR website and look at the fabrics anytime by clicking HERE.

Patriotic All Year

I've been decorating my own home with patriotic colors as long as I can remember. Here is a corner of the shop that I put together recently. I love how I can have an American flag, Union Jack, and a French flag all hanging from the same quilt rack!

I just got the tram roll last month. Doesn't it look great here?

This is a close up of the bed skirt.

Another recent find are these vintage red suitcases. The lining inside is bright pink! I just think they are fantastic.

I don't know if you can tell, but the oval frame has a bald eagle and crest on the top. The details are what makes everything work together.

Just Another Day at The Studio

Texas Live Magazine was here a few weeks ago to record a video of the store. Check it out:

You can check out their blog about us here.

I hope y'all enjoy the video and the beautiful pictures that Texas Live Magazine did, we sure do!

Spring is in the Air

It's the perfect time of year in Galveston. The ocean breeze is cool and the sun is warm. I am happy to sit outside the shop and enjoy what little time of perfect weather we have right now. But, I've been daydreaming of spring in France, walking around the street markets. I love this little island, but sometimes I long for the tables stacked with flowers and fresh veggies that I've seen in Paris.

I stumbled upon this market when I was in Paris in January. The sweet fragrance drew me down the street.

I dream in these colors.

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We just got in these great market baskets in the shop. Wouldn't it just be perfect with a bouquet sticking out of the top? Or maybe just a baguette and some leafy greens? I think it would be nice to throw in a beach towel, hop on a bike, and spend the day reading on the sand.

And here's another drool-worthy picture from the Parisian market. If Galveston had this, I would be one lucky girl!

The Jr. Junior League

We got a surprise visit on Sunday. A member from our local Junior League frantically came into the store asking for my advice. She had planned a Jr. Junior League event at a local coffee shop. Apparently there were some miscommunication and she didn't have enough supplies for the girls. They were making blankets for the Ronald McDonald House in Galveston. After a little bit of digging, I found extra Rue St. Germain from last spring's Quilt Market. Here's a couple pictures of the girls with their finished pieces.

The girls were very excited to show off the blankets!

It was a very nice surprise on Sunday.

London Adventure

I've finally taken the time to go through my pictures from my trip in January. Who would have thought it would take almost two months to get everything organized? Well, I guess when pictures take a backseat to appliqué, sewing, family, friends, and the shop! But, for those of you patiently waiting, here is one of my favorite shops in London.

The shop has all natural textiles. There are some vintage pieces (I bought an antique Union Jack there), but most of what they sell are new, unique fabrics from all over the world.

I'm sure everyone here loves fabric stores as much as I do. It's always great to find one that carries linens, cottons, wools, and silks all in one place.

I was a kid in a candy store!

Wouldn't you just just die if your stash room was as big as this shop?

I love the clothes line in the window display! I can't wait to go back and buy the whole shop!

Scarborough Fair is now Online!

Hi everybody! Things have been so busy around here. I just wanted to let everyone know that Scarborough Fair is now in our online shop!

I'll be adding some new patterns soon! I hope everyone loves the new line. I've seen the proofs for the next three lines and they are all beautiful! I can't wait for them to come out!