I know we just finished Xmas. I can see that some people still have their Xmas lights up! I always say that I am going to have to start writing tickets because it is long past time for them to be turned off (guess you could say it was a pet peeve of mine). Good thing I am not in charge of the planet isn't it?


Well they have one more night to turn those Xmas lights on again. I am delighted to show you our latest Xmas collection for Henry Glass Fabrics. It is called "Hip Holidays" and I really like it if I do say so myself. Most of the prints can be used all year through (think birthday, showers, weddings) while a couple are specific to Xmas. Thought I would show you the free project quilt I did to go with this line. We can talk a little bit more about it on Friday. Flip the switches and fire up those Xmas lights one more time!

And the winners are...

Color bundle in red, blue, yellow, green or pink:

Bev from January 26, 2010 4:51 PM
Deanna on January 25, 2010 3:57 PM
Jeanette on January 21, 2010 2:49 PM
Sharon who stitches on Mars January 24, 2010 1:21 PM
Marcella, January 24, 2010 7:10 PM

Fat Quarter Bundle (drum roll please)......
Deanna January 25, 2010 3:57 PM

Please email me your addresses and we will send the fabric right out!

Thanks to everyone for all your kind words and taking time to comment. Wished we could give you each a little somethin' somethin'!

Back on Tuesday with another announcement!

Did you know that there is a fundraiser to help the victims of the Hatiian earthquake over at the fatquartershop blog? There are some very beautiful quilts up for auction. Better hurry tho' cuz the auction ends Jan 29, 2010. Who knows? There might even be an original QuiltSoup quilt up for bid! Thanks for having a look to help those in need.

Our giveaway winners will be announced on Thursday!

I dutifully hauled the camera, its charger, the computer, etc to Road to California so I could blog while I was there and show you pics from the show floor. I was ready to post when my husband said that I should have brought the card reader with me too!! Man oh man (grumble, mumble and grumble!)Anyway, here are the pics of QuiltSoup. The lighting at these places always leaves a little to be desired but I think you will be able to get the idea.

Simply Sweet debutes at Road!!!



Charming Cherries (on the left) and Petal Path (a free download for you at QuiltSoup or Henry Glass):



Some of our customers...recognize anyone's backside?



I taught Learn to Needleturn to a terrific group of women. I taught Repeat Offenders too and the ladies were just as fun but I didn't get a picture!!



And now a little somethin' for you! I think we out to celebrate the new line by giving away a fat quarter stack of all 24 fabrics in the line. I am also giving away one bundle of yellows, blues, green, reds and pinks. That make 6 prizes in all. Any takers?

It looks like Cathy and Jeri will be getting a free ticket to Road to California! Thanks for your comments and I will look forward to seeing you there. Please email me your mailing address so I can send the tickets right away.

We are teaching and vending at Road 2 California next week and it is always a good time. Lovely weather, nice people...what more could you ask for? How about free admission? I have two tickets to give away. Leave a comment and we will choose the winners on Wednesday.

Simply Sweet is in the house! Yay!!!! This is our newest collection for Henry Glass fabrics. We designed a free project for you and you can download at QuiltSoup or Henry Glass fabrics as long as you promise to enjoy it with my very best wishes! I think I feel a giveaway coming on....

This arrived today.




The sleigh and reindeer can't be far behind.

We are taking a little time to design, sew, visit and eat.

I hope you all enjoy your holiday. We are always thankful that you are a part of our quilting family. Here is a part of our regular family.

I recently ran across this mag at my dentist's office. It is called Real Simple and I think it is a great publication. It is full of recipes, beauty and household tips and practical advice like "To sharpen household scissors, cut a piece of sandpaper with them". Probably wouldn't use that tip on my best applique scissors but it works great for those cheap ones that we all have a million pairs of. you can check it out here.

They talk about this...


and this....


and this.....

Our friends are pumpkin masters. They carve over 100 pumpkins in a marathon each year. This was my favorite this time.


Pam Kitty Morning made me make these!

When I got home from Quilt Market, I took a little time to put my feet up and wander around all the marvelous blogs out there. I started over at Pam Kitty Morning's place because she has the most extensive list of turbo cool places.

My oh my aren't you a creative bunch? I landed here (attic 24) about the time I was feeling totally inadequate which led me here (Sarah London) and her work struck a cord with me. I have made ripple afghans, granny squares and the like a lifetime ago but they looked so fresh to me! You know that I am all about colors and happy stuff. So, I visited here, bought these and maybe a little other stuff, ok quite a bit of other stuff!. I'm claiming that Pam is responsible and she owes me 300.00 for the damages!

I am totally thrilled to be able to show you the designs from our newest collection Simply Sweet for Henry Glass fabrics (it took me 3 tries but I finally got it!).

I designed this collection as a follow-on to Bubblegum Basics (so we could mix and match!). The fabrics will arrive in quilt shops in January 2010. Better run down and tell them if you think you need it!

Put on your dancin shoes, turn up the volume, press play and dream on!

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We went to Quilt Market in Houston and just got home. Thought you might like to see what the booth looks like when we get there, when we are set up, and some of the friends that stopped by.

Kind of a "bare bones" look, don't ya think?


After we wiggle our noses: Glenda in our booth.


Funnest visitors ever: Elizabeth and Pam are always willing to mug for the camera a little bit. They are making a fuss over our new fabric line "Simply Sweet" which debuted at market. The quilt behind Pam's head is our LadyBug Hug quilt featuring Simply Sweet. More about that later (the quilt and fabric, not Pam's head!). They drove to Houston from the Bay area and you can follow the adventure on their blogs.




Brenda Riddle of Acorn Quilt and Gifts standing in front of our Rose Essential quilt made from her new Celebration line from Lecien. She is just as lovely as her fabric.



This is Linda Lum DeBono who does contemporary, quick projects. She chats a mile a minute and is fun-ee!


We missed seeing Heather (Anka's treasures) and Camille (Thimbleblossom) and forgot to take pictures of about 100 other friends.

We are glad to be home and look forward to showing you all what we have been up to right after I take a much needed nap!

Later, gators!

We are off to Quilt Market in Houston. Should be a good time. I will snap a few pics and send them along for you. Wish us luck!

We have left Soup-erman in charge around here. He does a pretty good job. If you have problems or questions with any anything QuiltSoup-ish, put him to work! We are featuring a couple of new pre-cuts in October's newsletter. They look like this.