Last month we had a great new blog sponsor join The Cottage Home blog and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce them. Shabby Fabrics has a wonderful giveaway for you all today, so please welcome our newest sponsor……….
Here are a few words from Shabby Fabrics:
My name is Jennifer Bosworth, owner of Shabby Fabrics. I am honored to be a guest at The Cottage Home. Thank you so much, Lindsay!
The Shabby Fabrics story begins here. All along while growing up, I loved arts and crafts with every ounce of my being. When it came time to choose a career and go to college, I figured I couldn’t make a living crafting so I pursued an aeronautical degree and became an airline pilot. I would take my hand sewing with me on trips and stitch to my heart’s content while laying over at various hotels. The love of crafting never left me.
The events of September 11, 2001 changed the entire world and definitely my own personal world in a very big way. Soon thereafter the airlines began furloughing pilots. Both my husband (also a United pilot) and I found ourselves out of work with no health care, two children and a mortgage. These were indeed uncertain and scary times. All of the flying experience I had accumulated over the last 20+ years suddenly meant nothing. No one was hiring pilots. I knew I would have to reinvent myself and awaken a skill set that I never even knew I had. After much prayer and contemplation, I felt God urging me to do something I loved and knew a great deal about already. After all, we needed to find work right away! I applied for a business license and began selling a few fabrics on ebay.
Ten years later, we are selling fabrics from our own website worldwide and loving every moment. There is no question that God is behind the success of Shabby Fabrics. I have a wonderful staff that I enjoy working with each day. Besides buying products and deciding which projects will becomes kits, block of the month, etc, I also design a line of quilt patterns called Shabby Exclusives. Some of our designs have been featured recently in McCalls magazine. When I think to the future of our company, I remind myself to remain flexible and attentive to God’s word and plan. After all, He’s the author of this great book.
Blessings to you all,
Jennifer
Thank you so much, Jennifer for sharing your story with all of the readers. And now I wanted to share some of my favorite items from Shabby Fabrics……..
I am a big fan of kits, so I love the two pictured above – Annie Basket Quilt Kit and Cupcake Cuties Kit. You can find all sorts of quilt kits as well as purse, home accessories and more. Kits are so convenient because you can have everything you need to complete a project delivered right to your door. I’m planning on doing some kits to go along with The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns in the future.
Are you thinking about Christmas yet? It will be here before we all know it and I love the 12 Days of Christmas Collection.
You all know I’m not much of a quilter, but I just love the quilt pattern pictured above. How perfect would this be for a wedding or anniversary gift? LOVE it!
So now onto the giveaway……..
Today Shabby Fabrics has an incredibly generous giveaway for The Cottage Home blog readers. They are giving away one $50.00 gift certificate and two $25.00 gift certificates to be used in their shop.
To enter the giveaway, please do one or all of the following. Leave a separate comment for each entry:
1) Visit Shabby Fabrics and let us know what your favorite item is in their shop (click HERE).
2) Sign up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter (click HERE).
3) Become a follower of the Shabby Fabrics Blog (click HERE).
Giveaway is open until October 4, 2011 at midnight (CST).
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of The Cottage Home blog, please email Lindsay at thecottagemama [at]gmail[dot]com for rates and additional information.
Lindsay Wilkes is the owner and designer behind The Cottage Mama. She creates timeless, vintage inspired sewing patterns for children’s clothes. She is also a fabric designer for Riley Black Designers / Penny Rose Fabrics, author of the book ‘Sew Classic Clothes for Girls’ and can be seen teaching nationwide and online in her video series ‘Lessons with Lindsay’ sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery machines.
Am I the first to enter? Oooh, how greedy of me 😉 Just took a look at the wonderful Shabby Fabrics shop and have to say I love the vintage style fabrics of Grace, Garden of Enchantment, Sophie and Sweet nothings!!
Esther
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And I’ve also become a follower of the lovely Shabby fabrics blog (I am also a follower of this blog)
Esther.
I love that cupcake cuties kit! How perfect for my nieces!
I also love how Jennifer gives God the glory for her success!!!
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Kona Cotton Solids 284-Candy Corn 22 FQ Set by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
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OK, my favorite thing in the shop is the “Embroidery Club” … love the look of the projects!
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I really like the Yellow Brick Road Kit; perfect colors for any little girl, and there are quite a few in our family!
now I am a follower of Shabby fabrics—love these fabrics!
I signed up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter; how could I not, Jennifer has my maiden name!!!!
and I signed up for the newsletter too!
thanks for the giveaway!
I am now a follower of the Shabby Fabrics Blog! The giveaway ends on my Dad’s birthday; a Bosworth, too! Maybe, just maybe, this means I’ll win (I hope!)!!!
Great giveaway! I love the shop!
I am a big fan of polka dots, so the Dottie by Moda Fabric designs are my favorites.
What a pretty and well organized site Shabby Fabrics has! My favorite is the Ruby collection of fabrics. What a great giveaway!
Thank you for the chance to win! One of my favorite fabrics on the site was:
Breakfast at Tiffany’s 20141-11 Moda Fabric
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After the visiting their site, I am most interested in some of their patterns. The American Album Blocks are beautiful, but I think my first project would have to be the “As for me and my house…” wallhanging!
I signed up for Shabby Fabrics newsletter!
I subscribed to their blog via google reader.
I love the fat eighth Ta Dot bundle!!
I love all of the Kits, but the Bitty Bunny Pincushion is just darling!
I now follow the Shabby Fabrics blog!
Oh, my I love shabby fabrics! I can’t tell you what my favorite item is because I just love it all, the fabric, the kits, the patterns and books, everything. This is one giveaway I truly hope to win!
I’ve been signed up for the Shabby Fabric newsletter. They have the cutest stuff.
I love them all, but especially Garden Rose 586-S Rachel Ashwell for Treasures by Shabby Chic
I can’t believe I missed their blog. I’m a follower now though. Thanks for such a fun giveaway.
I can’t pick! Maybe something in the Berkeley Square collection… sigh, it’s all beautiful!
I like the Honeymoon Cottage fabrics!
~Brooke
Oh, man. It was so hard to pick; they have such cute things! I think my favorite (or one of them, at least) was the Breakfast at Tiffany’s fabric collection. I just love the different florals. They are elegant and chic at the same time!
I have seen some of their stuff before and its all super cute. I found the Choc-O-Lot Candle Mat…I would LOVE this for valentine’s day. So much more fun than a traditional table runner.
I visited Shabby Fabrics and I like the dolly dress up table runner kit. Too cute!
I signed up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter. Thanks for the chance!
I am following shabby fabrics blog, thanks for introducing us to Shabby Fabrics.
I just became a follower of Shabby Fabrics’ blog
I signed up for Shabby Fabrics’ newsletter!
I love the Antique Fair collection – such beautiful fabrics. Thanks for a chance to win.
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I’m in love, I’m in love!!! It took a while to figure out what was my favorite and it was a tossup…the Yellow Brick Road Quilt Kit won…for now anyway 🙂
I’m a new follower of the SF’s blog. Thanks for a chance to win.
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Thanks for the giveaway! I really love the Riley BlakeSweet Nothings FQ Set 🙂
I am now a follower of Shabby Fabrics! Woo hoo!
Antiquity Delovely Damask CM4403 Linen by Michael Miller Is one of of my faves from Shabby Fabrics.
I just signed up to receive Shabby Fabrics Newsletter!
I’m a shabby fabric follower.
How do I pick my favorite item from such a great selection??? I guess one of my favorites is the Isabelle fabric collection. What adorable Christmas fabric!
I’m super tempted by the bag patterns, the yardage, the books….actually, just make that everything!!
I follow the shabby fabric blog now 🙂 Thanks for introducing us!
I’ve signed up for the newsletter too 🙂
Wow what a selection! I would love to try the Daddy’s Girl quilt kit!!!!
I’m also excited to receive her newsletter and follow her blog!!! So glad we were able to discover her on your site!!!!
I love the Mary Rose Angel Cherub toile… I have been looking for that very thing for my girls’ Easter dresses next spring!
I love the Mary Rose Angel Cherub toile… I have been looking for that very thing for my girls’ Easter dresses next spring!
I follow their blog!
I signed up for their email!
I’m a follower!
Would love to win! I would get Fabric! I love Riley blake, free spirit, micheal miller, ….oooh it would be a tough choice!
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I like the Colorful Christmas, Jingle All the Way and Sophie fabric lines the best. :o)
i just became a follower of their blog, what a beautiful story, thank you for sharing!
Blossoms and bloomers pattern is gorgeous, I could do some great things with that little dress!
I love the anna griffin isabelle line. And what a lovely website!
I think the Riley Blanke snowman’s are very fun!! Thanks!
I’m signed up for the Shabby Fabrics newsletter.
I’m a Shabby Fabrics blog follower.
Great giveaway! I like the Punctuation FQ bundle. 🙂
I love the Lost & Found collection! THANKS for the chance, great shop!
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I subscribed to the newsletter 🙂
I now follow their blog 🙂
I love reading stories like this. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway! I have been wanting to try the Bella Solids so for now that’s my favorite 😉
Love the Love Is Patient pattern.
I signed up for Shabby Fabrics Newsletter.
I became a follower of the Shabby Fabrics Blog.
I could really go for some Kona solids!
I like the Camille’s Bag Kit!
I signed up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter!
I’m now a follower of the Shabby Fabrics blog.
I really love her Mary Rose Angel toile. It is so beautiful. All of her fabric is great. I just became a follower of hers. Thank you!
Kim
I totally love the 12 days of Christmas!!
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I am following her blog!!
I love the Isabelle christmas fabric by anna griffin
I love ALL FABRIC! 🙂
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Bowood Tree Skirt Kit
What a great on line fabric store.:) I love the dill buttons, and they have a great selection of plaid fabric.!! Love it:)
I follow Shabby Fabrics blog:)
I love the boxwood tree skirt pattern!
I signed up to receive their newsletter:) Exciting !
I love the Flower Sugar fabric in pink and red. I {love} Shabby Fabrics!
I’m already signed up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter!
I’m already a follower at Shabby Fabrics blog via GFC.
I love everything at Shabby Fabrics! It would be difficult for me to just pick one.
I have been receiving Shabby’s newsletter since June, when I joined the fabshophop!
I went browsing around on their website and found lots of things I would love to have, but my fav would be anything from the Strawberry Fields collection!!
I love the Fa la la la la Moda fabric. A beautiful nostalgic Christmas fabric.
I have signed up for the newsletter!
I am now signed up for Shabby fabrics newsletter!!
I am following Shabby Apple with blogger now.
I found Shabby Fabrics on FB ….of course I had to “like” the page!!! You ladies are so wonderful and helpful!!
What a great story although quite tough for your family to both lose your jobs that way. My husband’s boss was devistated on that horrible day when he later found that her husband’s flight (he was a pilot as well) was next in line to take off after the one just before his had been one of those with those highjackers that day. He had a very hard time as did she about all the ‘what ifs’ thinking it could just as easily have been his plane. He watched a lot of his friends lose thier jobs and he was next in line if they had done further cuts later but managed to keep his. I’m happy to see you both have bounced back. I cannot imagine how hard it would be to find out tomorrow all income for the family were to be gone that way. wow.
As far as picking my favorite thing from the shop? Oh my gosh…HOW? Is that possible?
I did manage to narrow it down to my current top favorite that I found, but, by no means is this all. I could have listed many more. I don’t even know if I could put these three in order of most liked. Such gorgeous things in her store.
Lakehouse Annie’s Farm Stand Black 19 FQ Set by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods Fabric
Ruby Charm Pack by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics
Perennials II 16 FQ Set by Eleanor Burns for Benartex
I am already an email subscriber to the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter.
I’m now a follower of the Shabby Fabrics blog as well.
Thank you so much for the chance to win such an awesome prize in this giveaway.
Love the 12 Days of Christmas collection!
I follow the Shabby Fabrics blog!
Ooh, I love the Little Picasso Smock Kit! There are so many wonderful things on the site! Thanks for the giveaway.
I get the newsletter! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I am following the Shabby Fabrics blog. Thanks, again!
Ooh. I love the Northcote Range FQ Bundle by Cabbages & Roses ..
I am following shabby fabrics..
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I actually had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer at a quilt show in Spokane a few years ago!
I’m so glad she pointed out the LOVE IS PATIENT quilt pattern. I’m not sure I would ever be able to make it but today that is my favorite item in the shop.
I signed up for the newsletter!
I am now a follower of the Shabby Fabrics blog.
I love the Bon-Bon Baby Shoes…makes me hope for a girl next 🙂
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I love the Cupcake Cuties Kit! So sweet!
I really enjoyed perusing Shabby Fabrics! I think I found something on nearly every page that I would want 😛
With 3 kiddos, the JUNK bag pattern looks like a favorite to me! I loved all of your fabric collections as well. Thanks for offering this terrific giveaway!
Connie
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I found Jennifer’s personal story very compelling. I am so impressed that she was able to reinvent her career to involve something that she loved. My six year old daughter and I both fell in love with the Dolly Days Block of the Month. Too cute!
I signed up for the shabby fabrics newsletter
connie
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I’m kind of loving the Etchings FQ Bundle by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics.
I’m a happy to be shabby follower!
I’m already on the shabby mailing list.
Wow. Thanks for introducing us – love the Cherry Baby Quilt Kit (among other things)!
My favorite is the Little Garden House – Autumn!
I follow the Shabby blog!
I receive the Shabby email newsletter!
The tiny town quilt kit would be my absolute #1 choice. It is so darn cute!
I follow the Shabby Fabrics blog.
I subscribe to the Shabby newsletter.
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What a great story, really inspiring.
I love the Quite Contrary FQ set, Riley Blake fabrics are delicious and I’ve used up what I had of this range and would love some more.
thanks for a great giveaway
I’ve signed up for the newsletter
And I’m following the Shabby blog.
I love the Lakehouse Fun Flowers. I think the Rick-rack strip is my fav!
Thank you!
I’m in love with Perennials II by Eleanor Burns for Benartex…just the right colors for a dress I’ve been dreaming up for my daughter
now following “The Shabby”
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well they are anything but shabby, so cute! I love the all is bright collection. Makes me want to get out the decorations a bit early!
I visited their site and really liked their twelve days of Xmas fabrics. This is probably because I am so excited for the holidays this year in our new house. Thanks!
What a great fabric shop…Shabby Fabrics. I love so many of the collections, but I will say that I thought of things I could do with Farm Fresh in my kitchen! A great giveaway!
I like the Boxwood Table Runner … and EVERYTHING else in the shop! 🙂
I’m following the blog.
Following Shabby Fabric’s blog!!
Signed up for the newsletter
I would definitely invest in some of her beautiful fabric!
Where do I start!!! Great patterns and books and awesome fabrics. I really want some Ruby 🙂
Subscribed 🙂
Now a follower 🙂
Besides all of the beautiful fabric, I do love that Dolly Days BOM quilt! I need to do that for my little granddaughter.
I’m already a follower of The Shabby Fabrics blog.
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I am now a follower of Shabby Fabrics!
I signed up for Shabby Fabric newsletter.
It is so hard to choose, but I love the Lakehouse Doll collection!
I am a huge French General fan, so I really love this new line –
Panier de Fleurs from French General.
Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
Wow! What a fabulous shop! I was looking for Shabby Chic fabric last Spring, and here is a shop with all the shabby florals I could imagine!! I also really like Ta Dot by Michael Miller. Thanks for the giveaway! j-j-s AT juno DOT com
I love all the new Christmas fabrics!
I am now a shabby follower.
I’ve signed up.
i am loving the Antiquity 23 FQ Breeze Set by Michael Miller Fabrics oh sooo pretty
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I love their Blessing of Spring Kit.
Thanks for a chance to win. What an inspirational story of how she started her company.
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I am already a follower of Shabby Fabrics Blog.
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Love the Shabby Fabrics blog ~am now a follower !
I LOVE the 12 Days of Christmas by Moda!
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Just signed up for the Shabby Fabrics newsletter. Very fun articles/information. Thanks for introducing me through your blog !
At Shabby Fabrics, my favorite item is the Cupcakes Cutie Kit~adorably girly and whimsical 🙂
Thanks.
I get the emails.
I love the Holiday Charm kit. My daughter is actually making it right now, but in pinks. She is 9 and this is here first quilt.
I already follow the blog.
I love Lizzie and Sweet Divinity. Though it’s hard to narrow it down!
I signed up for the newsletter
i follow the blog!
I love the Annie Basket kit!
I signed up for the newsletter, thanks for a chance to win!
I follow their blog!
Everything is incredibly beautiful! If I have to choose my favorite it would be the bountiful harvest table runner…no the cupcake cuties kit…no maybe it is the Blessings of Summer pattern…well you can see I am in a bit of a pickle, do I have to choose???
Lori
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I signed up for the newsletter
I now follow their blog
What a lovely lady and such an inspiring story.
I have joined her blog and signed up for news letters.
I had a look in the shop and I love the idea of the sue’s sewing club where you receive all you need for each project once a month.
Thank you for hosting yet another fabulous give away.
I hope all is going well with your new bubba.
Emma
I like the yellow brick road kit!!
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My favorite is the Ruby Charm Pack by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics. 🙂
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I love love love Cupcake Cuties Kit
! Although it was almost impossible to narrow it down!
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I love the antiquity fabrics. i also love that half apron you featured in your post its gorgeous iv never heard of shabby fabrics before i love it. xxx twiggstudios.blogspot.com
I just re-read Jeniffer’s story about how she started this work with fabric and it is a lovely testimony to God’s faithfulness, I am encouraged all over again. I spent some time looking at her shop and particaulary love the beautiful childrens section of fabrics and the dolls in particular, having lots of young neices you might understand why. Thank-you.
I am a recipient of the newsletter for Shabby Fabrics (not house, that might be mine I was thinking of)
I love the Ric Rac Girl & Stars In The Garden Kit!
Thanks for the chance 😀
Signed up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter!
I follow the Shabby Fabrics Blog!
I am a follower of Shabby Fabrics!
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There are so many that I would choose as favorites!! “One” of them would be the “Grace Collection”. There are so many absolutely beautiful fabrics…Amazing!
Just signed up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter! Lovely fabrics!
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I’m usually not drawn to fabric in the purple family, but I really like
the Perennials II 16 FQ Set by Eleanor Burns for Benartex.
I’m now a follower of the Shabby Fabrics blog.
I’m already a Shabby Fabrics Newsletter subscriber.
Great story…thanks so much for sharing it. I love her color coordinated FQ sets of Ruby. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I am already a subscriber to the Shabby Fabrics newsletter.
I signed up to follow Jennifer’s blog!
Love the Blessings of Summer embellishing kit! Could definitely see using those to spruce up some cute outfits for my little girl.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cameron
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I’m follower of the Shabby Fabrics blog.
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I signed up for the newsletter.
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I love the Cottage Charm kit!
I follow Jennifer’s blog!
I’ve signed up for Jennifer’s newsletter!
I love the Dolly Days Quilt! (Just noticed it was just posted on their blog as well! Sew sweet! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
Signed up for their emails too..
… and am following the blog!
It is so hard to choose a favorite! I love so many of the fabrics, but I do love the fabrics in the Delilah line.
I’m signed up for Shabby fabrics newsletter.
Am following Shabby Fabrics blog as well.
I love all of their purse patterns, and I think that is what I would love to make next
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LOVE the Icicle – Moda Fabric – beautiful!
As always thanks for sharing!
I just found you and can’t believe all that I’ve been missing! Beautiful things! My fave is the 12 Days of Christmas by Moda, esp the Fat Quarter pack. So inspiring!
Now I’m following the blog and will receive the newsletter, too!
nice post. Now you can find exporters from india for bulk silk fabrics import & export business.
I love all the fabrics in the Treasures by Shabby Chic collection. So classic and timeless!
Signed up for the newsletter.
Now following through GFC.
I love the Christmas tree ornament kits.
I really like Sophie Charm Pack by Chez Moi for Moda Fabrics.
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I love the Ruby fat quarter bundle by Moda.
I am signed up for the Shabby Newsletter.
And now a follower of the Shabby Fabrics Blog.
I love, love, love the 12 days of Christmas and Breakfast at Tiffany’s so fun and beautiful!!!
I signed up for the newsletter 🙂
I now am a follower of “The Shabby” 🙂
I am now a follower of Shabby Fabrics.
I have signed up for Shabby Fabrics newsletter.
My favorite is the Enchanted Holiday table runner.
Wow! What pretty fabrics! I love the Sophie collection and am really excited to see the Ruby collection when it arrives. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Moda 12 Days of Christmas fabrics, and I am heading over to sign up for the newsletter!
Cool!
I wound love the bon bon pattern!
I love the Rick rack girl.
Emily
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Just visited Shabby Fabrics online store. Wow, such beautiful fabrics. I love the colors in Grace and would love to have some of this fabric. Of course I could go on and on about all the fabrics I saw and would like but I’ll stop at Grace for now. Thanks for the introduction to Shabby Fabrics.
I love the Ruby fabric collection. Super cute!
I love American Valor and Berkely Square (and many more!) I had fun just scrolling through them all!
Love the vintage look of the cupcake cuties kit. Interesting story about the how SF came to be.
I like the remnants collection the best. It has so many various fabrics to use.