Winter Blues?

If you follow me on Twitter you're probably sick and tired of hearing me whine about the weather. I'm one of those people who simply cannot wait for the first snow fall. I truly enjoy going out on freshly fallen snow and getting silly with my kids, but that feeling of joy lasts about a week or so and then I get sick of it and want to run screaming in the other direction (which would probably be South). Just look at what I have to look forward to this week...

Brrrrr.... If I still lived in Costa Rica, I'd be looking at this all week...

Ahhhhh... beautiful! Which reminds me, my aunt and uncle, who currently live in Atlanta, GA, flew out to Costa Rica for vacation yesterday. I am green with envy but wish them an amazing time! Some day, some day...

So, how about something to brighten up our days? A few weeks ago, the talented ladies at Sew4Home emailed me a concept board containing about a dozen tutorials they planned to make with Flora & Fauna and I just about fell out of my chair! Not only were the projects gorgeous, as they usually are on their site, but they were just concepts, which means that they were drawn up on the computer using just small JPGs of the fabric designs. I was instantly blown away by the creativity and graphics talent!

Now it is finally here!


Starting today, through the entire month of February and into the first week of March, you can check out these gorgeous kitchen projects (free tutorials!) made with Flora & Fauna over at Sew 4 Home. They're kicking off the show with these Everyday Reversible Placemats...


In case you want to sew along and are planning your fabric purchases ahead, here is a list of the fabrics they will be using for all their upcoming projects. Check out the full list of projects at the bottom of this page.

Wondering where to buy Flora & Fauna? We have a list of national and international retailers on our website... just scroll down to the bottom of this page.

Also, our new MODKID patterns are now in stock! We have them for sale on our website but also strongly encourage you to shop from your favorite online or local retailer. There is a list on the bottom of this page.

And finally, how about some giveaways? Hawthorne Threads is giving away a Hummingbird Quilt pattern, and one of my testers, Carol Plaster, is giving away a MODKID Dress Bags pattern.

Here's wishing you bright and happy days ahead...

14 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:35 AM

    Oh. My. I really heart these fabrics! The colors are gorgeous! Looking forward to finding these in a shop. :)

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  2. Anonymous10:47 AM

    Patty, I love the link, thanx ... tried to order 2 of the new pattern yesterday, but your homepage didn't play along ... could it be it hates Luxembourg?

    Simone

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  3. Simone,

    We're not shipping retail orders internationally any longer. Please email me at info@modkidboutique.com and I'll give you a list of retailers in Europe. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. :)

    patty

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  4. Anonymous12:27 PM

    ok ... just send you a mail ... pitty ... now I won't get a loveletter from you ;)

    Simone

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  5. Oh Patty, I am so sorry. I have been complaining about the snow (Again!!!!) here in Northern Ca, yet I know it is nothing compared to Illinois in January. When we lived there, I truly thought I would die every January because it was so flippin' cold and nasty! Hang in there. Spring is only a few (long!) months away and it will be worth it.

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  6. Holy Mackeral the s4h stuff is gorgeous. I would love a bolt of each in that line. SOOOO beautiful. Those are my favorite colors.

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  7. I love seeing what you are up to... Its inspiring to say the least when sometimes its hard for me to get motivated. Keep up the good work! And since im sewing now i'm going to purchase a few of your patterns. woo hoo!

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  8. I love how everyone is so creative. Those napkins are so awesome. I live it.

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  9. cute Stuff Patty, and we are not much warmer here in MA, I sometimes wish I lived in CA but then again NOT! so I will just have to hibernate a little longer.

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  10. Anonymous6:45 PM

    Patty,

    Here's a bit of sunshine...
    https://store.kimkaps.com/store/show_by_tags/Style%201
    I'm ordering a scrub cap in your fabric. This is another great site for scrub caps. Her quality is excellent and reps your fabric well!

    Martha

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  11. Thanks so much for that link, Martha! It really did brighten up my day. Plus I see a lot of my friends' fabrics on there too. What a great selection!!!

    patty

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  12. Anonymous11:08 PM

    The temperature is just fine down here in Orlando.

    - Sean

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  13. Oh my....if it makes you feel any better, it's hovering around -30C with the windchill here, I think that's around -22F.
    Love those table accessories and fabrics of course!
    Cheers!

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  14. your fabric looks great in the kitchen. now i'm inspired. thanks!

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