Wednesday, March 23, 2016

They're here!!!

Fed Ex just dropped them off!

 The strike offs or production samples for my first two fabric collections, A Vintage Autumn  and Vintage Blacks are now sitting in my sewing studio.

Now that I see them in person, I'm even more OVER-THE-MOON excited!!!

 Can you tell?

I'm thrilled with both the color and quality of the fabric.

The quality is second to none and will be a pleasure to work with.

I'm so sorry that my photos in some instances don't show the true colors so you'll just have to take my word for it.  *wink*

The three main color groupings are a deep rust (not as orange as in the above photo), a steel-ish blue, light and dark taupes/tans and blacks that read a TRUE black and not a blue-black.


They ship from the Blank Quilting warehouse in April so keep an eye out for them in your local quilt shops!
Happy stitching!

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42 comments:

  1. KateMarch 23, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    They're beautiful Kaaren - I can't wait to get my hands on these!!!

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  2. Janet O.March 23, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    I think I'm in love! What a wonderful color palette!!

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  3. Mrs. Sew and Sew - KarenMarch 23, 2016 at 12:08 PM

    Congrats! Awesome! Love them!

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  4. JacquelineMarch 23, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    Congratulations. What a beautiful accomplishment.

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  5. UnknownMarch 23, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    They are amazing...hope I can find them here in Central Oregon...well, maybe a road trip would be more fun.

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  6. Apple Avenue QuiltsMarch 23, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful! Congratulations, what a thrill.

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  7. CarmMarch 23, 2016 at 1:30 PM

    Awesome! Hope a shop close to me carries them. Congrats!

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  8. Wendy Caton ReedMarch 23, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    Squeal! How wonderful! I can't wait to see them in person! Congratulations!

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  9. SaraMarch 23, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    Fabulous looking! Can't wait to see these in stores.

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  10. poppiquiltMarch 23, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    Bellissimi Karen!!!

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  11. Dianne CookMarch 23, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    They look just great Kaaren. Can't wait to buy them. Dianne

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  12. Quilting BabciaMarch 23, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    Positively gorgeous! Congratulations!

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  13. tpottMarch 23, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    WOW! I can't imagine how proud and excited you must feel. The fabric is just beautiful, I love the colors. ;-> Toni Anne

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  14. Tina Marie the Willow WitchMarch 23, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    Yay! Can't wait to see the fabric in the shops. Congratulations.

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  15. Marsha BMarch 23, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Your fabrics are beautiful! ! ! I'm sure you get a real kick out of seeing your name in the selvedge, too. How fun!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 23, 2016 at 5:30 PM

    The best part is reading your name on those selvage edges! How cool is that? I'm so glad they arrived and MADE YOUR DAY!! How are you feeling btw?!!

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  17. Me and My StitchesMarch 23, 2016 at 6:13 PM

    Oh, they look wonderful! Can't wait to see (and pet) them in person!

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  18. ReneaMarch 23, 2016 at 7:32 PM

    Love these fabric. They are beautiful.

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  19. GayleMarch 23, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    Congrats on such a great accomplishment! These look like fabrics I will need to add to my stash!!!

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  20. pauletteMarch 23, 2016 at 8:06 PM

    Congratulations, Kaaren!! Your new fabric line is absolutely gorgeous!! MY kind of fabrics...love the printed fabrics (reminds me of your stitchery patterns!!) and that little star print I love!! All of them are beautiful!! Way to go!!

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  21. Karen in KentuckyMarch 23, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Congratulations! How thrilling it must be to see your name on the selvage of all those gorgeous fabrics.

    How does one go about designing fabric? Do you draw the designs and then somehow color them in? Is it done by hand or by computer?

    Love the fabrics!

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  22. sandi sMarch 23, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    Their wonderful! I will definitely be on the look out. Congratulations! Hugs,

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  23. Sandra HendersonMarch 23, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    Oh how pretty! I'm so happy for you. Love the colors and patterns. I can't wait!

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  24. MimiMarch 23, 2016 at 9:21 PM

    I love them! Congrats!!!

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  25. Kathy HMarch 23, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    Gorgeous. Can't wait to see them in person.

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  26. Needled MomMarch 23, 2016 at 11:59 PM

    Those are really beautiful. I will be watching for them.

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  27. gracieMarch 24, 2016 at 12:09 AM

    What a magnificent collection...I know I will need some of them and I do not even quilt!

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  28. MoeWestMarch 24, 2016 at 12:43 AM

    Congratulations Kaaren! They are beautiful and I'll be looking for them.

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  29. pascaleMarch 24, 2016 at 2:26 AM

    beautiful fabrics !!!

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  30. margaretMarch 24, 2016 at 3:30 AM

    a lovely collection, fingers crossed they come to the UK

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  31. FlickenstichlerinMarch 24, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Wonderful collection Karen, what a great success and we all can enjoy it.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  32. LindaMarch 24, 2016 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful fabrics, Congratulations! can't wait to see them in the USA shops...
    A Happy Spring & Hugs

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  33. quiltingbydawnMarch 24, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    Congratulations! A wonderful collection!

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  34. Paula DiMatteiMarch 24, 2016 at 8:06 PM

    Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. They are wonderful and can hardly wait to see them in person.

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  35. KarenMarch 24, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    Congrats!I'm so happy for you!They are beautiful!

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  36. Debra @ Life is a StitchMarch 26, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    Just beautiful fabrics! Can not wait to see them in person in the shops!! Congratulations!!

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  37. ana-aneMarch 28, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Es una colección preciosa, felicidades.

    ana-ane

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  38. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaMarch 29, 2016 at 12:20 AM

    Wonderful Kaaren. What excitement for you and congratulations!!!

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  39. MarieApril 3, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Congratulations, Kaaren! I truly love the fabric and will be seeking it out here in VT. Great job!

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  40. Sandra HendersonApril 7, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    I keep coming back to your blog to look again! Lol so pretty! I can't wait to see what you are creating from these beautiful fabrics. So happy for you! How neat it must be to sew with fabric you designed and see your name in the selvages.

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  41. AnonymousApril 10, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    Congratulations, I love them! I will be looking for them, definitely.

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  42. SheilaCApril 16, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    LOVE this! I can't wait to see them in the shops
    SheilaC

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