FINALLY!

Good morning! I don't know if anyone else has had this problem but I haven't been able to access Blogger for forever! It seems like I'm supposed to let my European followers know that this site uses cookies AND what type they are. The notice I read says that Blogger will put up that notice for me. I was glad and went on my merry way because I have NO idea what cookies are even on here. Well, apparently that notice has an expiration date. I wasn't able to get onto Blogger until I put up the correct notice. Finally, I found a place that had a bunch of code for this and I just picked one and entered it. Nothing happened. Then I entered the next one and, ta dah! I'm in! I have no idea what the first bit of code did. I don't want to know. I just want to be able to put up my blog posts and go on! I don't even know if my European blogging friends care about the cookies on my Blogger. Well, for now, I'm in! I've been working on many things this week and taking care of Blossom. She is adorable and is starting to look better now. I'll take photos soon! Jen came up with something fun to do for the shop. We are doing a pick your own Farm House bundle! Just pick what you want from the yardage we were able to get:

You can find that HERE! Also, we have chosen our winners for the beautiful patterns from our friend, Cheryl, at Meadow Mist Designs: Congratulations to:

Jacklynn wrote:

I really like Cheryl's Charming quilt pattern, that would be awesome with the Hello Darling layer cake! Thanks for the chance to win!

 

Laura wrote:

 

I have a jelly roll ready to use my favorite On a Jelly roll.

Bobbie wrote:

Only pick one? Making things difficult today :) I like them all. Charming is charming, on a Jelly roll is adorable, plus plus gets an Aplus!  

Ladies please email me at: bev@44thstreetfabric.com with your addresses and I'll send your prize! Thanks for entering everyone! We are putting up another giveaway tomorrow! Be sure to visit! I'm so glad to be back! Cheery wave from Bev XO

More and More Giveaways!

Happy Saturday and Labor Day Weekend! We are celebrating the holiday weekend with our Instagram Giveaway (44thstreetfabric is our Instagram name) where you can win a Hello Darling Layer Cake and Jelly Roll! Well, guess who else is having a giveaway? Our friend and fabulous designer, Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs! She is giving away one of our Hello Darling Layer Cakes and Jelly Rolls! And WE are giving away 3 of her patterns! We are carrying her patterns and have the giveaway patterns listed in our Etsy Shop plus we've listed other patterns by Cheryl that you are going to just love! Take a look! First we're giving away her pattern Charming:

It's an easy and fun quilt in 3 sizes that is charm square and layer cake friendly! I love the graphic look! Another lucky blog buddy will win On A Jelly Roll:

Make this quilt from some of those jelly rolls you've been hoarding! It contains instructions for 3 sizes! I want to make this one from Hello Darling! And our third winner will get a pattern to make the Plus Plus quilt! It is my favorite and I'm going to make one!

It's a fat quarter friendly quilt. Here it is in the bright colors that you know I love! And here it is in a different, modern version:

To win, leave a comment letting us know which of Cheryl's patterns is your favorite! We will pick winners and announce them on the 13th. You'll find a lot of her other patterns in our Etsy shop and you are sure to find several you want. After you enter our giveaway, go to Cheryl's blog, Meadow Mist Designs and enter her giveaway for Hello Darling HERE! It's a giveaway palooza! Cheery wave from Bev!

Introducing Blossom

Good Morning! I have some news! One of the local rescues called me and told me that they had a little dog that desperately needed to be in a home. She is a 2 year old Shih Tuz who weighs in at 10 pounds. Her name is Blossom and here is her photo:

As you can see, she hasn't been to the groomer yet but I think she is adorable! I miss Lola like crazy and still cry about her almost every day but it is wonderful to have this little soul with me. She has a serious skin condition that has to be treated so she needs me. Sorry but isn't she cute? She is funny and spunky and I am in love with her. Are you ready for your Labor Day weekend? Don't forget that we are having a HUGE sale at the Etsy shop! All yardage is $8.99 or less and many of the precuts are on sale! So hope your weekend includes sewing and quilting! XO from Bev and Blossom 

An Instagram Giveaway!

Hello everyone! For anyone who is on Instagram, we are having a Giveaway to celebrate the fact that Bev figured out how to put an account on Instagram for 44th Street Fabric! Just go to 44thstreetfabric on Instagram and like the post, become a follower and invite a friend to enter the Giveaway! The prizes will be a Hello Darling layer cake and a Hello Darling jelly roll! 

If you aren't on Instagram, we will shortly be announcing another giveaway with one of our friends and a great pattern designer! So be sure to check back here this weekend! And be sure to visit the Etsy Shop for the fabulous Labor Day sale that starts tonight and ends at midnight on 9/7/15. We will have the following on sale!

Bloom & Bliss yardage  Regular $9.99  Sale: $7.99 
Flutterberry yardage  Regular $9.99 Sale $7.99
Flutterberry Fat Quarter Bundle  Regular $54  Sale $45
Just Dreamy 2 Fat Quarter Bundle  Regular $54 and Sale $45
Summer Song 2 Fat Quarter Bundle Regular $62 Sale $53
All other fabric yardage: $8.99 per yard!

It's a celebration! And tomorrow I'm introducing a special someone to you, my blog friends! XO from Bev

Here's What I'm Making with the Christmas Fabric from the Shop

Hi guys! Hope you've had a wonderful weekend. Mine has been full of surprises and quirks. Remember the pieces I cut for a Christmas quilt? Here is one block of the Christmas Wreath quilt. 

I don't know if you can see it, but there is a big wreath connecting the little wreaths. You might have to squint-hehe. You should be able to see it better when I get more blocks finished. Anyway, it's a fun block to make. I've watched the movies Leap Year and If I Stay while I'm sewing. Are you making any Christmas projects yet? I started early because we've gotten so many red and green fabrics in the shop. It's made me think of cold weather. It's probably just around the corner! Let me know what you've been up to and visit again soon! We are going to have a great giveaway! XO from Bev

Just a Quick Note!

Hi guys! How is everyone? I've been cutting Christmas fabrics (or red and green fabrics) to make mini-bundles for the shop. So I decided to make a quick top for the holiday since I was lugging bolts around and cutting fabric for the shop anyway. Well, as usual, it probably won't be the quick top I intended.

Can't wait to show you. I had to stop sewing for a little while and get up and move around. It's so funny, I sound more and more like my Grandmother! So can you tell what I'm making? I'm now off to lay on the couch. I know you wish your life was as exciting as mine....Have a great day tomorrow! XOXO

Uggg.....

Hi everyone! I'm sorry I've been a bad blogging friend lately. I've been so sad since Lola died. I miss her so much. The house is super quiet. I keep seeing things that remind me of her. I guess I could write every day but everyone would quit following and visiting me because it would be such a downer. I've had a few bright spots though. My friend Annette came over last Thursday and we hung out and went to lunch. She petted the fabric for the shop while she was here. We've gotten a lot of new fabrics in so it's kept me busy which is a real blessing. You can see them at the Etsy shop.

 And I made a block for the Stash Bee for August. It's a group with "hives" of 12 quilters. Each month we make blocks requested by one of the members of our hive and send them to her. At the end of the year, we each have 11 blocks from the other members. This month we made Offset Log Cabin blocks in a bright color of our choosing and low volume fabrics. All the hive members put up tutorials so it's a  fun place to get free quilt patterns and see how they look made up in a variety of fabrics. They will be signing up for 2016 soon if you're interested! Thanks to all of you for putting up with me being so sad. Thanks for your support! It makes a tough time a lot easier! XO from Bev

GIVEAWAY WINNER!

Hello everyone! I've just been notified by Jacquelynne that the winner of the Cozy Afternoon Giveaway is Margaret! She said the following in her comment:

"love the block, must get motivated, mine are partly cut out so part way there! Is that a Kaffe Fasset fabric you are using for the background?"

Margaret wins these patterns from Jacquelynne Steves:

I know she will make something beautiful! And, Margaret, the answer to your question and the questions of some of the other entrants is that the fabric used for the background is from Mary Engelbreit. She's one of my favorites! The other fabrics are from the shop. Thanks to everyone who entered! The shop will have a giveaway soon so watch for that.

I would also like to thank everyone who sent me lovely notes and emails about Lola. It has been very hard on me. I haven't been without a dog in the house since I left home at 18. It is so quiet. I keep thinking I hear Lola or Charlie and I keep seeing things that belonged to her. Seeing her little coat hanging on the rack by the back door made me dissolve in a blubbering mess yesterday. This was a devastating loss for me. My heart actually aches. I know all of you who have pets understand. So thank you---every sweet message meant the world to me. I love you guys! XO Bev

R.I.P. LOLA

I lost my little Lola today. My heart ripped in half. Lola was the sweetest, funniest girl ever.

Cozy Afternoon FREE BOM - BLOCK 4 and a GIVEAWAY!

It's here!! Cozy Afternoon BOM Block 3 AND a Giveaway! The Cozy Afternoon quilt is from fabric and quilt designer Jacquelynne Steves! It's a versatile, easy and fun quilt that includes 3 ways to finish your blocks. You can piece them using a plain fabric square in the middle, applique them or embroider them. Jacquelynne provides a video tutorial for the two stitches that are used for the easy embroidery so it's a great chance to learn! This BOM goes for 5 months and includes the pattern for each block, plus the border and finishing instructions that are given at the end. Imagine curling up in front of the fire with this quilt, a good book and a cup of tea or giving it to a family member or special friend. Perfect!

This month, you get the free pattern for Block 4. Here's my Block Four:

I photographed my block on the floral fabric that I am going to use for the border and the large setting squares just so you could see where I got my color inspiration. I decided to use raw edge applique for my blocks. I did embroider the little antenna on the bird.

How cute is this little bird! I'll be doing some embellishment after I quilt it. If you haven't already signed up, it isn't too late! Click on Jacquelynne's link and you will get all 4 patterns if you need them. These blocks stitch up quickly so you should be able to easily catch up!

To get your block pattern, just visit Jacquelynne's website HERE, enter your email and click to sign up. That's it! Jacquelynne is also the editor of a gorgeous emagazine and it's FREE too! You can sign up for it while you're there. And, just when you thought you couldn't take any more FREE fun, there's more! Just leave a comment on my blog and you will be entered to win these beautiful free patterns that you can only get directly from Jacquelynne! Make a Mad About You quilt or Sun Blossom Tote Bag. I love these!

 Because these are electronic patterns, my blog friends from all over the world can enter! Jacquelynne will send the patterns to the winner during the week of August 17th. The giveaway is open until August 16th. The winner will receive the free patterns the next week directly from Jacquelynne. The ONLY way you can get these patterns is to enter the giveaway on my blog and on the blogs of the other quilters who are hosting the giveaway and showing you their versions of the blocks! Here's a list of participating bloggers. Be sure to visit them to see how they are doing their Cozy Afternoon blocks.

A Quilt and a Prayer Lily Pad Quilting    Red Letter Quilts  The Crafty Quilter
Kathy's Quilts 

 Something to brighten your Monday! Hope you enter! Cheery wave from Bev