Happy Tuesday! I wanted to be able to provide for you all (and let's be honest, for me too) a one stop location for all things Color Me Retro. It's due to hit stores very soon, so I wanted to make sure and get things in order before then! The "Fabric" tab up above will have information about my fabrics, links to projects, posts, videos and photos about it, and also, a list of shops that will be carrying them. As a part of those resources I wanted to list the Art Gallery blenders, Aurifil thread colors, and DMC Embroidery Floss that match the collection. So, without further ado, let's dive in!
The first of Color Me Retro's three prints is Florette, available in three colors: Ruby, Crystal, and Sapphire.
The next print is Dulcette, available in three colors: Azalea, Lobelia, and Bluestar.
Finally, the last print, Kitchenette, is available in four colors: Raspberry, Apple, Honeydew, and Blueberry.
The following Art Gallery Pure Element Solids match: 405 Cherry Lipgloss, 406 Burnt Orange, 409 Light Citron, 416 Lemonade, 423 Appletini, 414 Dark Citron, 403 Fresh Water, 424 Mirage Blue, 415 Parisian Blue.
The following Art Gallery Oval Elements match: 929 Saffron, 928 Tangerine Tango, 909 Key Lime, 902 Green Apple, 907 Chartreuse, 920 Mist, 900 Peacock, 932 Sapphire, 916 Mood Indigo.
The following Art Gallery Nature Elements match: 117 Hibiscus, 106 Orange Peel, 116 Lemonade, 112 Green Tea, 101 Blue Light, 100 Ocean Breeze.
The following Art Gallery Floral Elements match: 524 Kiwi, 527 Lettuce, 519 Icy Blue, 508 Aqua Haze, 512 Iris.
Matching Aurifil 100% Cotton Thread - 1104, 1133, 1147, 1231, 1243, 2265, 2735, 2800, 2805
Matching DMC Embroidery Floss Colors - 666, 740, 597, 3811, 165, 166, 825, 3837, 734, 581.
You can find photos showing the Kitchenette print from each colorway (which covers all the colors from the collection!), with color cards in the slideshow below, or in this Color Matching flickr set!
Voila! You can find LOTS of photos of Color Me Retro in this flickr set! I hope that this information is helpful for you when you're scheming your projects! Not too much longer and it will be here! :)
Color Me Retro: Color Matching
Monday, January 7, 2013
So much happened in 2012, it's hard to know where to begin! George recommends we simply start by looking at the crafty side of this past year. I generally do whatever he says, since he does run things around here! :)
1. Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month Quilt, 2. Scrappy Mermaid Quilt, 3. Framed Color Me Retro Quilt, 4. Color Hex Quilt, 5. Side Braid Quilt Pattern - Mini Braid, 6. Bloom Quilt, 7. Vintage Sheet Patchwork Prism Quilt, 8. Mendocino Dreams Quilt, 9. Vintage Nine-Patch Quilt
Many, many quilts were made in 2012. These are just a few of my favorites. I had a thing for chartreuse this year! I also released five quilt patterns, and we completed a block of the month quilt along!
1. Snack Drawstring Bag, 2. Patchwork Duffle Bag, 3. Poinsettia Lined Drawstring Bag, 4. Log Cabin Pouch, 5. Laminated Cotton Tote, 6. Drawstring Bag + Pockets, 7. New Purse!, 8. Hexie Pouch, 9. Go Anywhere Bag
My love of bags has not budged. I made lots of drawstring bags and many bags from Anna's great patterns. I also splurged on Marimekko oilcloth for a super simple tote bag, which was probably my favorite bag from this year!
1. Holiday Wrapped Wreath Tutorial, 2. Color Me Retro Square Flower Pillow, 3. Enchanted Bow Skirt, 4. Zakka Sewing Kit, 5. Another Wiksten Top, 6. Pincushion, 7. Elephant Softie, 8. Pillow Talk Swap 7 - Finished, 9. New Top
I really expanded my handmade wardrobe this year, I made over 20 garments! I don't wear all of them, but the Wiksten tanks and tovas have been in heavy rotation! Also, you can never have too many pincushions.
2012 had a bumpy start, but it really turned out to be an awesome year. In the beginning I was still trying to adjust to living in Wisconsin, feeling lonely and unsure of what direction I wanted to go. Slowly, the year started to shape up. I made friends, I traveled, I sewed, I quilted, I taught, I designed a fabric collection (what?!) for the fantastic folks at Art Gallery Fabrics, watched a lot of TV with Michael and let's be honest, did a lot of thrifting.
Here's to a happy and healthy 2013!
1. Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month Quilt, 2. Scrappy Mermaid Quilt, 3. Framed Color Me Retro Quilt, 4. Color Hex Quilt, 5. Side Braid Quilt Pattern - Mini Braid, 6. Bloom Quilt, 7. Vintage Sheet Patchwork Prism Quilt, 8. Mendocino Dreams Quilt, 9. Vintage Nine-Patch Quilt
Many, many quilts were made in 2012. These are just a few of my favorites. I had a thing for chartreuse this year! I also released five quilt patterns, and we completed a block of the month quilt along!
1. Snack Drawstring Bag, 2. Patchwork Duffle Bag, 3. Poinsettia Lined Drawstring Bag, 4. Log Cabin Pouch, 5. Laminated Cotton Tote, 6. Drawstring Bag + Pockets, 7. New Purse!, 8. Hexie Pouch, 9. Go Anywhere Bag
My love of bags has not budged. I made lots of drawstring bags and many bags from Anna's great patterns. I also splurged on Marimekko oilcloth for a super simple tote bag, which was probably my favorite bag from this year!
1. Holiday Wrapped Wreath Tutorial, 2. Color Me Retro Square Flower Pillow, 3. Enchanted Bow Skirt, 4. Zakka Sewing Kit, 5. Another Wiksten Top, 6. Pincushion, 7. Elephant Softie, 8. Pillow Talk Swap 7 - Finished, 9. New Top
I really expanded my handmade wardrobe this year, I made over 20 garments! I don't wear all of them, but the Wiksten tanks and tovas have been in heavy rotation! Also, you can never have too many pincushions.
2012 had a bumpy start, but it really turned out to be an awesome year. In the beginning I was still trying to adjust to living in Wisconsin, feeling lonely and unsure of what direction I wanted to go. Slowly, the year started to shape up. I made friends, I traveled, I sewed, I quilted, I taught, I designed a fabric collection (what?!) for the fantastic folks at Art Gallery Fabrics, watched a lot of TV with Michael and let's be honest, did a lot of thrifting.
Here's to a happy and healthy 2013!
Friday, January 4, 2013
1. improv back, 2. Baby Basket Weave Quilt, 3. Glimma Log Cabin Quilt Top, 4. Quick Curve Ruler QAL, 5. Paper Pieced Star pillow Indie Art Gallery Fabrics, 6. Winter pillows, 7. Finished quilt on Christmas Day, 8. Parabolic String Art Pillow, 9. Untitled
Every week I go through my favorite photos on Flickr, and choose nine sewing/quilting related projects to showcase here. These photos and projects are not my own, you can find the original images and creators by clicking the coordinating links! If for any reason you do not want your project featured here, please email me and I'll remove it!
Happy Friday!
Every week I go through my favorite photos on Flickr, and choose nine sewing/quilting related projects to showcase here. These photos and projects are not my own, you can find the original images and creators by clicking the coordinating links! If for any reason you do not want your project featured here, please email me and I'll remove it!
Happy Friday!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy New Year! Hope 2012 ended on a good note for everyone! I didn't realize we'd be without internet in Virginia, hence the lack of posts this week! I'm sure everyone was busy celebrating and gearing up for the new year, right? :)
Before I wrap up last year's happenings and talk a bit about 2013, I want to share a few final projects from last year. I tried again to give some handmade gifts, and I think they were well received! The biggest one was a table runner for my parents new home. They have a giant table and so it's hard to find tablecloths and runners for it. I choose Bari J's Splendor 1920 fabric line to make this simple (but giant) runner. I cut 8"x22" strips of each print (20 total), and stitched them together to create a 152" long runner.
It's backed with a yellow gingham vintage sheet and bound up in a deep navy Pure Element, Nocturnal.
I basted and quilted this runner at Quilt Camp last month, but couldn't share it right away since it's a gift!
I also made my Mom a zipper pouch using Anna's awesome wide open zipper pouch tutorial. We gave her a new carry on suitcase so I made it to match! I used prints from Rhapsodia and blenders from Art Gallery Fabrics.
I made Michael's Mom and Sister each a quilted zipper pouch! I used the quilt as you go method again, so they're pretty sturdy.
Finally, I whipped up a simple, flannel scarf for Michael's Dad. Warm and manly! It's constructed like my Quick Scarf Tutorial, except I used two 1/2 yards of flannel rather than voile, with no trim.
I'll be back soon to share my favorite projects from 2012!
Before I wrap up last year's happenings and talk a bit about 2013, I want to share a few final projects from last year. I tried again to give some handmade gifts, and I think they were well received! The biggest one was a table runner for my parents new home. They have a giant table and so it's hard to find tablecloths and runners for it. I choose Bari J's Splendor 1920 fabric line to make this simple (but giant) runner. I cut 8"x22" strips of each print (20 total), and stitched them together to create a 152" long runner.
It's backed with a yellow gingham vintage sheet and bound up in a deep navy Pure Element, Nocturnal.
I basted and quilted this runner at Quilt Camp last month, but couldn't share it right away since it's a gift!
I also made my Mom a zipper pouch using Anna's awesome wide open zipper pouch tutorial. We gave her a new carry on suitcase so I made it to match! I used prints from Rhapsodia and blenders from Art Gallery Fabrics.
I made Michael's Mom and Sister each a quilted zipper pouch! I used the quilt as you go method again, so they're pretty sturdy.
Finally, I whipped up a simple, flannel scarf for Michael's Dad. Warm and manly! It's constructed like my Quick Scarf Tutorial, except I used two 1/2 yards of flannel rather than voile, with no trim.
I'll be back soon to share my favorite projects from 2012!
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