Stash it Sunday ~ Week 29

So something you should know about me I am not one for surprises or at least had not been until the past couple years. Now I have a new found appriciation for them. A couple weeks ago I put in an order for some fabrics and I was just so torn I could not decide. I was drooling over all the beautiful collections that our wonderful sponsors have over at the

Fat Quarter Shop

 

I just so happen to be surfing through their sales when I saw the Mystery Fat Quarter bundles on sale. I thought about it really hard and decided to go for it. So I purchased two of them. I have to admit I was dying of anticipation the entire time it was in the mail. But I tell you what when the ups man rang my door bell I don't think I have ever been so excited.

The first fat quarter bundle that I opened was part of the Christmas Countdown Collection by Deb Strain. at the point my mouth was watering. I was just so in love with what I got. To me it was perfect!! I think it will make for a great quilted table center piece.

My 2nd mystery Fat quarter bundle I loved just as much. Acacia by Tula Pink was perfect!!! Not only did i love the colors and prints but it was bright and cheerful. I think this collection would make for a great bag

I think I will most definitely be picking up more mystery packs in the future. 

If you haven't had the pleasure then make sure you stop in and see all the amazing collections that Fat Quarter Shop has to offer. The site is neatly organized so you can find exactly the style of fabric you are looking for.

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 28

As most of you know I love ALL fibers. I have 2 MASSIVE (in my eyes) stashes fabric and yarn. Crocheting has been part of my life for 25 years this year and over those years I have collected my fair share of yarn. So I think Stash it Sunday should be about all fiber stashes, which is why this week I chose to stop by a fellow Mad Mad Maker and new friend

When I first got to see the amazing hand dyed hand spun yarns that Yarn Baby, LLC has made I literally started drooling. I am in LOVE!!!!!! She has such amazing talent with her color combinations. I can't wait to get my hands on my own skein of Yarn Baby's hand dyed hand spun yarn.  

I would love to make some socks or an amazing hooded scarf with some of this yarn. What would you make if you had a skein or two of some of this beautiful yarn? We will stop by again and I will show you some of my personal favorites.

If you have not had the chance to stop by Yarn Baby LLC yet then hop on over. You can check out her website or visit her on Facebook. 

Happy Crafting,


Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 27

Here is to another beautiful fall week!

 We had some amazing weather almost all week this week. I also was able to catch up on a lot of work and get some new buttons added to the shop this week. However today is Sunday and I have some awesome collections to share with you today for Stash it Sunday. 

Fat Quarter Shop

 

I can't even explain to you in words how much I LOVE this collection. The Melissa Corry's Bloggers Choice Collection is honestly one of the most beautiful collections of fabric put together in my life. The colors, patterns, its just stunning. I would love yards of this collection to re decorate my entire bedroom in. I would do a ceiling to floor makeover using everything in this bundle of fabric. Even the hubby like it and we all know that is a bonus. haha.  

  

For the bargain of the week collection I picked out Lipstick Play Date by Dear Stella. This 9 fat quarters collection is $16.50 regularly 27.50.  This collection would be great for any little girl.

I also Picked out a boys collection called  Outer Space by Vita Mechachonis. This is a 11 piece fat quarter collection that is on sale for $19.79 regularly $32.99. I know all little boys would love this as a quilt on their bed. 

If you haven't had the pleasure then make sure you stop in and see all the amazing collections that Fat Quarter Shop has to offer. The site is neatly organized so you can find exactly the style of fabric you are looking for.

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

The Great Pumpkin Contest

Hello I hope you are all having a great week. I have some things to share with you today.

I am currently having a contest on my facebook page.

I LOVE decorating for the different seasons throughout the year and fall is one of my favorites. All the warm rich colors. The idea of this contest is to make the Elegant Pumpkin and then use it around your house as fall decoration. We are looking for the best use of the elegant pumpkin as fall décor. 

The contest will start Oct 4th and run through Oct 25th at midnight. All photo submissions must be messaged to me or emailed to me by midnight Oct 25th. After you have decorated with your Elegant Pumpkin take a photo and either message them to me or email them to me at smalltowndreamz@gmail.com Along with your photo submission please include your First and Last name along with your shop name( if you have one) and the name of the 1 free pattern that you would like for participating. (The 1 free pattern will be sent out the first week of Nov)

I will upload your submission with your first name and shop name into this album. The album will close at midnight on the 25th. Then my family (not me) will look through all the submissions and they will pick out the winners. The winners will be announced on Oct 31st.

The 1st place winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to any Mad Mad Makers Shop of your choice.
The 2nd place winner will receive 6 patterns of choice from my pattern shops or a $10.00 gift certificate towards my Etsy Shop. 
The 3rd place winner will receive 3 free patterns of choice from my pattern shop. 
EVERYONE that participates in the contest will receive 1 free pattern of their choice. 

If you have not picked up your pattern it can be picked up at any time as long as yours submission is in by the 25th at midnight.

All photo submissions must be messaged to me or emailed to me by midnight Oct 25th. After you have decorated with your Elegant Pumpkin take a photo and either message them to me or email them to me at smalltowndreamz@gmail.com Along with your photo submission please include your First and Last name along with your shop name( if you have one) and the name of the 1 free pattern that you would like for participating.

More details about the contest are posted on our Facebook page in the album called The Great Pumpkin Contest.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.583504081713403.1073741838.249530925110722&type=3


If you have not picked up your pattern it can be picked up at any time as long as yours submission is in by the 25th at midnight.

http://www.craftsy.com/user/669481/pattern-store

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elegant-pumpkin-pattern

https://www.etsy.com/listing/113441535/the-elegant-pumpkin-patterns


Thank you to everyone that participates. I am so excited to see all your amazing pumpkins and how you decorate with them. 

A big Thank you to Kelly Smith Images LLC for taking the beautiful picture of the Elegant Pumpkin.




Happy Crafting

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 26

I'm back!!!!!! 

Without depressing everyone over the details I got sick again and was forced to take some time away for the most part. However I am feeling better and getting back to what I love.

I can't wait to kick things off with the most amazing sponsor in the world!!!!! That's right, were headed over to..............

Fat Quarter Shop

 

This past week I have been watching the leaves change colors and we had some beautiful fall weather. When I saw the Owls Collection by Timeless Treasures I just new I had to share. This collection has so many things that I love .......... OWLS for one, haha. But I love chevron print and polka dots. I would love to make a lovely fall lap quilt with this collection. 

  

For the bargain of the week collection I picked out Jet Set Vroom by Lesley Grainger Design. This 7 fat quarters and one 36" piece collection is $19.50 regularly 32.50. This collection would be great for any little boy. I know my little guy would love this collection. 

If you haven't had the pleasure then make sure you stop in and see all the amazing collections that Fat Quarter Shop has to offer. The site is neatly organized so you can find exactly the style of fabric you are looking for.

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 25

Happy Sunday!!!!!!!


How is everyone this weekend!!! I am finally starting to feel like I am finally catching up. This week I found some awesome collections to share with you.  Once again this week we are stopping by our favorite sponsor

Fat Quarter Shop

 

I could not choose between the Aqua Here Fishy Fishy and the Fina Here Fishy Fishy both by Heather Mulder Peterson.  I just both of these collections. I absolutely want these to make my son a quilt for when we are fishing. he loves to lay down and nap in the boat when we are out for the day.  And it just so happens that they are most of his favorite colors. 

  

For the bargain of the week collection I picked out Dark Hot Chocolate by Jacqueline Savage Mcfee. This 9 Fat Quarter collection is $18.89 regularly 26.99. I think it would make for a great autumn table topper. 

If you haven't had the pleasure then make sure you stop in and see all the amazing collections that Fat Quarter Shop has to offer. The site is neatly organized so you can find exactly the style of fabric you are looking for.

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 24

Welcome to Stash it Sunday

I have seen so many people celebrating Christmas in July and I had to join in with all the fun. This week we stopped over at a great shop. 

A Merry Little Christmas by Zoe Pearn is a beautiful Christmas collection. I am really digging on the whites, silvers and blues this coming Christmas. Call me old fashion but living up here in Wisconsin I love my winter wonderlands. This collection reminds me of just that. I think this would make a beautiful throw while cuddling with the family next to the fire. 

Below I found some awesome panels/collections that I found on sale. I know we can't always afford our favorite designer fabrics but if you are like me its hard to resist a sale. So here were a couple of my favorite sale items.

La Dee Da - Buttonwood in Moss50% off while supplies last

Indie Chic by My Mind's Eye

30% off while supplies last

 I am a big fan of Julie's I think she has great taste in the collections she picks out for her shop. Stop by her shop to see all the beautiful collections that fill her store. The Intrepid Thread is not only an online store. If you live in Milpitas, CA area you can visit her brick and mortar store as well. You can also follow Julie on her Blog or on her Facebook Fan Page. 

I love to hear from my readers...What would you make with this collection?

Happy Crafting,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 23

Happy Sunday!!!!!!!


So I have been thinking about adding a little something to the Stash it Sunday Posts. For now on I will not only share my favorite new collections but you are also going to see some of my favorite on sale or clearance collections as well for those fabric bargain hunters. Once again this week we are stopping by our favorite sponsor

Fat Quarter Shop

 

The Summer Cleo Collection by Another Point of View is definitely a me type collection. I love its simplicity not to mention the beautiful butterflies, AND its purple!!!!! I have to be honest I would love to have a throw quilt from this collection. I am in LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the stripes and dots give it the perfect touch of contrast. 

For the new bargain deal collection I found was the Grunge Basics by BasicGrey. I would love to have this collection for my solid color stashes. This collection would be great to offset some of those other collections you might have laying around. 

If you haven't had the pleasure then make sure you stop in and see all the amazing collections that Fat Quarter Shop has to offer. The site is neatly organized so you can find exactly the style of fabric you are looking for.

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Mad Mad Makers Crochet Pattern Round Up

A while back I joined an amazing group called the Mad Mad Makers. This group is bursting at the seams with talent. Violet Buds had asked all the makers if we had a free pattern that we could share and a bunch of the designers got together sent her a copy to the link of all our patterns and she put together this AMAZING LIST!!!!!!!!  Let's give a Big Thank you to Violet Buds for putting this together!

"Chasing Chevrons" cozy pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity

Bows & Headbands 4-pack patterns by Heart for Your Home

Valentine's Day Heart pattern/tutorial by Stephanie for Smalltown Dreamz/KiKi Love Creations

 

Mason Jar Cozy pattern by The Sheepish Hooker

"Chasing Chevrons" Placemat pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity

"Chasing Chevrons" venti cup cozy pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity Keep reading for many more FREE patterns!

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 22

Happy Early 4th of July!!!!

 This is going to be a busy week for my family as we LOVE fireworks and we try to go to as many firework shows as we can. I also have a new pattern in testing and working on a new collections to add to the clay shop. Busy, Busy, Busy.....Anyway today is Sunday and that means I get to share with you some fabric collections that I would love to see in my own stash. This week we are stopping by our AWESOME Sponsor

Fat Quarter Shop

 

I LOVE Bravery Operation Homefront by Island Batiks. This is a obvious one that I would love to have and make into our family firework quilt to lay out on the grass and watch the show with. When I first saw this one my jaw dropped. It is literally everything I have been looking for in a collection for this 4th of July Firework quilt I want to make for my family.

I couldn't help but share the Stars and Stripes II Stonehenge collection by Linda Ludovico. I have shared many of the Stonehenge collections in the past. The reason being because Linda truly makes some of the best holiday and none holiday fabric collections in my eyes. This is such a classic collection that would honestly look great in any 4th of July project.

If you haven't had the pleasure then make sure you stop in and see all the amazing collections that Fat Quarter Shop has to offer. The site is neatly organized so you can find exactly the style of fabric you are looking for.

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Mini Mad Hatter Pattern Released

Today the Mini Mad Hatter Crochet Pattern released. I am super excited about this as it is my first real photo prop pattern. I had made a couple versions myself and they are headed to the photographer this weekend. I will be sure to share those when they get back.






Because I am impatient I asked my little man to model for me that this is what he gave me. Personally I think these are going to be adorable baby photo props.

You can find this pattern with instant download in all 3 of my shops.

~ ETSY ~

~ Ravelry ~

~ Craftsy ~

One of my good friends and testers had tested this pattern for me. She is the Owner of Silver Dragon Crafts & Critters. You can custom order your own Finished Handmade Mini Mad Hatter over at her ETSY Shop. 

The Mini Mad Hatter Pattern is at a special price of $2.50 till Sunday June 30th when it will go to it's regular price in all 3 shops. No coupon code necessary. 

Happy Crafting

Stephanie