Good Afternoon!
This past week I've been able to ask Stephanie Carter, the designer behind the Lily Ashbury brand a few questions! Her newest fabric collection for Moda is called Summer House.
I think these fabrics would make the best dresses for little girls and the most cheerful summer quilts. Please read on for your chance to win these fabrics so that you can make your own Summer House project!
Here's what I asked Stephanie:
Thanks so much to Stephanie for allowing me to learn a little more about her and the Summer House collection!
The team at Lily Ashbury has sent me a charm pack that's packaged in this beautiful tin for one of you!
Please leave a comment on this post and tell me what you would make with this charm pack of fabrics.
I'll pick a winner by random number on Monday, August 1.
This past week I've been able to ask Stephanie Carter, the designer behind the Lily Ashbury brand a few questions! Her newest fabric collection for Moda is called Summer House.
I think these fabrics would make the best dresses for little girls and the most cheerful summer quilts. Please read on for your chance to win these fabrics so that you can make your own Summer House project!
Here's what I asked Stephanie:
How did you decide to become involved in designing fabric?
When I was little I was constantly drawing and creating and many of my creations had a very patterned feel about them. I have been an Illustrator for many years working on projects from magazine editorials to stamp design. Textile design was attractive because it seemed to take me back to my creative roots. Color and pattern are my true passions and it just feels like a natural career progression.
What inspired you to design the "Summer House" collection?
Summer House is my expression of a perfect summer. Growing up I spent my summers on Bowen Island (an adorable island just off of Vancouver) at my Grandmother's house. I imagined the porch swing amongst her lovely hanging baskets and lazy summer afternoons, Gorgeous vintage teacups and playing cards after a long day at the beach. My sister now owns my Grandmother's house and has long since renovated but it still holds amazing memories for us all.
How did you choose the color palette for "Summer House"?
I am very passionate about color and believe it can make a huge difference in a persons outlook on life. Bright cheerful colors just make me feel great and I love to surround myself with my favorites. For Summer House I chose colors that were bright and lively and reminiscent of summer flowers, but I was also sure to include some cooling blues which can feel so refreshing when its hot outside.
What's your favorite sewing book?
Well this is a tough question as there are so many great books out there especially now with such an amazing resurgence in the DIY culture. One particular book stands out for me in it's "The Complete Book of Soft Furnishings". Here is a link to it:
When I moved from home to my first apartment I created curtains, cushions etc. with this book as my guide. It's amazing what you can do on a limited budget with some fabric and a sewing machine.
How do you use quilting weight fabrics in your home?
There are so many ways to use quilting weight fabrics. Of course there is quilting but wonderful light cotton is great for curtains, pillows, duvet covers etc.. I am planning to create a set of place mats, table runner and apron in the very near future.
Thanks so much to Stephanie for allowing me to learn a little more about her and the Summer House collection!
The team at Lily Ashbury has sent me a charm pack that's packaged in this beautiful tin for one of you!
Please leave a comment on this post and tell me what you would make with this charm pack of fabrics.
I'll pick a winner by random number on Monday, August 1.
Good Luck!
~Jessica
~Jessica
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1 – 200 of 239 Newer› Newest»It's so festive, I think i'd have to make some kind of bunting with it! Thanks!
I'd want to make a quillow...
http://acuppaandacatchup.com/2011/05/quillow-tutorial/
how fun would it be in these happy fabrics?!
I would make half square triangles with a coordinating solid and then configure them into a lovely quilt.
Mary
http://www.quiltgenius.com
I've actually started a quilt using this fabric. I think I would either make it larger or make a pillow to go with it. The colors are great and they make me feel like summer!
What a great interview!! I love that fabric! I would probably use the charm pack to make some Dresden Plates for a small quilt of some pillows! I think that would be so pretty!!
Would love to win this fun fabric! Thanks for the great giveaway!
There really are too many cute fabric collection out there. This one is no exception. I'd make a quilt and frame each charm!
I would make my daughter a charm twirl skirt in this. So pretty and cheerful!
I would like a quilt for my guest bedroom. It would be so pretty and happy!
A quilt for my new niece, due to be here in December! Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful colors I just love them...
I think I would make something cheerful for my daughter...she would love these bright colors too!
Gorgeous fabric. Fun interview. I'm dying to start a project with hexagons. They would be great for that.
Mary stole my idea! Originally I'd thought the same - half square triangles with a solid, and then make it into a quilt, somehow - but then I remembered that I have a couple other charm packs (with ~25 charms each) in similar bright and summery colours from three other designers, which I've been sitting on for a year or two wanting to make QuiltDad's Off the Grid sliced nine-patch quilt, but don't have quite enough charms for. (I'll probably use solids, rather than a honey bun, for the lattices.) These fabrics would fit right in, I think.
I LOVE this line. I think I would make a cheery table runner so I could look at it every day!
These colors are so bright & lively! I'd definitely use them in a quilt-probably paired with a lot of white
What a gorgeous line! THanks for the intro, I love it! I would make a table runner for my white table that is looking plain right now!
Oohh...I think I'd throw in some yardage and make a throw quilt for my bed!
Hi Believe it or not I have never bought or made anything with a charm pack - but would love a go. I recently watched a video from the Missouri quilt company on making a pinwheel quilt using a charm pack and would love to give their technique a go. Thank you C
A cute little table runner would go great on my table
Fun! I would make a baby quilt for one of the zillions of pregnant mamas I know. :)
I would make a beautiful baby quilt for a lucky little girl. This is such a wonderful line! Thanks for the chance to win some!
Baby Quilt for sure. Probably using HST's. Thanks for sharing!
I'd like to make a table runner!
OH! I think I would make something cheerful to brighten the long winter for my daughter's dorm room. Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
A quilt for my daughter that is going away to college.
I'm thinkin' a quilt, of course I always thing about quilts.
The beautiful colors and happy patterns would be just the perfect line for a wall hanging to go in my sewing space. A little inspiration and color, love it!
Wow these are really beautiful and I would love to make A Painting = wall quilt and a bag! Thank you for a chance to win!
(nerospost@gmail.com)
I would add some bright white Kona cotton and make a pinwheel quilt. I think it would be a perfect summer quilt!
Isn't this charm pack just pure pleasure of beautiful color? I'd use some bright orange, blue and white to make a combination of pinwheels and half square triangles to make a big splash of wow!
I would make a laptopcase andsome sort of wall adornment for my new office space in my house :)
Oooh - that's yummy fabric! I'd make a quilt for ME! :) Thanks for the chance. :)
Summery patchwork pillows!
Oh thanks for hosting this info...this is the first time I have seen this line....very pretty & cheery!! I would make a sweet quilt using a charm pack pattern.
So pretty! I'd make a simple patchwork quilt for my daughter.
I would make a few square table runners to brighten my kitchen.
Beautiful fabric line! I actually just ordered some of this a few days ago - I'm hoping to make myself a quilt!
Love the fabric and the tin!! I would make a gorgeous doll quilt for my DD and then maybe use a few in a table runner to brighten my kitchen.
Sooo pretty. I would make a table runner for my new kitchen table. thanks!
I too need a summery table runner and think these fabrics would be perfect.
A summery table runner or small quilt for my living room. I'd be keeping this one for myself!
I would make some summer pillows for my patio
It would make a lovely pinwheel baby quilt!
I love that fabric! I would make a baby quilt for a friend's new baby. I have all boys so they won't want anything with this fabric :)
Thanks for the chance!
heather dot nevits at gmail dot com
I would make a lovely, cheery quilt of course!! Love it!
This fabric is delicious! I'd make a runner and some coordinating napkins for the table on my porch. So pretty for summer dinners.
I am baking a baby due in November and this would make a sweet playmat for spring! Love it!
Love those colors! And the matching tin is absolutely gorgeous - I'm a sucker for containers...
If I win this charm pack I would use it to make a little quilt for a new baby my friend is having with coordinating solids.
As for the tin...I would cherish it ;).
I think I'd make a table runner for my parents or my sister. :)
I just love this fabric collection. I would bring out the schnibbles book for a project with these.
I would make a summery patchwork throw! love this line
jmistok(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the colors, they remind me of my daughter's room! I would maybe make a couple of fun pillows for her room because it would go so well! The cute tin I would keep for myself :)
I just got a fat quarter bundle from the fat quarter shop' solids that would go with this charm pack to make a beautiful quilt for me...I'm always making them for others....this would be mine....adorable fabric
thank you for the chance
Such loveliness! My little girls have requested new doll blankets and this particular sunny charm pack would be ideal!
P.S. My girls are 3 year old twins!
I believe I would make a beach tote or some lovely pillows. Beautiful!
Love the fabric! I'd make a fun patchwork quilt (and maybe a matching pillow). Thanks for the chance!
i'd make a pretty little beach blanket/picnic quilt!
Oooh...I love those - I'd made a wall quilt to hang either in my sewing room or on the wall in my entryway!!
The fabric is absolutely lovely! I immediately thought of english china. I would sew some lovely pillows with it. Thank you
Oh, I think this would make an adorable baby quilt :)
Woo beautiful! I'd make a simple charm pack quilt, set on point, to showcase the prints! Lovely fabric.
another patchwork skirt like i made mary margaret last fall...in moda, of course!
I think I would make a couple pillows. Such lovely fabric - thanks for the chance to win!
I would make a table topper for my home office...I have 3 boys in the house, so the only pretty girly colors I get to have are in my office! Lisa in Texas
A fun table runner for me would be my project!
I would make a quilted bag out of the fabric. I just love it
Pillow with some embroidery would be fun! Or maybe a small throw!
The fabric is so colourful and fun! I would make some pillows to put on my outdoor chairs. Thanks for the chance to win.
I LOVE these colors! It is so summery! I would make myself a quilt! Thanks for the giveaway
I love these designs. It reminds me of childhood, Granny's, and simpler days! Thanks!
I love these fabrics too! Such bright and summery colors! I would use these to make a quilt for my daughters.
Lovely! I'm torn between a patchwork summer dress for my granddaughter, or a table runner for my kitchen table. Love to win!
Yhe begDnnings of a Saltwater Taffy quilt! didn't have to even think about it! : ) Beautiful fabric.
pillows, for sure! I completely agree with Stephanie that color affects your mood-and how could you not be happy looking at that beautiful fabric all the time!? Thanks!
Beautiful fabrics! I'd coordinate some kona with it and make a baby quilt! Thanks :)
I would use a charm pack to make a small doll quilt for my girls.
I love this line! I would make a table runner and use it on our patio table for all of our summer meals.
It would make some gorgeous throw pillows for my living room!
love the fabrics, maybe i would do a baby quilt
I would make a circle in a square quilt. Beautiful fabrics for a summer quilt, indeed! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway.
Looks like a good charm pack for some pretty placemats.
A lap quilt for the screened porch - I love these fabrics! VermontPines@aol.com
Perfect fabrics for a lap quilt to snuggle under at the end of summer! Beautiful line!
I would make a pillow:)
I would make a table runner with windmills or hexagons. Fabulous line!
So pretty! I'd make a tote.
A patchwork sleep sack for my daughter!
so pretty and cheerful! i think i would use them in some napkins and placemats...i have been wanting to work on set recently.
I would make a picnic quilt, pairing it with some coordinating solids.
Periwinkle blocks of course. I just love those colours and think they would feature well as periwinkles. Thanks J & J for the chance to enter your giveaway!
A nice summery bag would be wonderful with these!!
elmiller33(at)gmail(dot)com
Just made a drawstring back pack with a charm pack. Now some Lovely Littles want one of their own. This would be perfect!!!
I'd start a new quilt and buy more fabric!
Love the vibrant colors!
beautiful colours. i'll think i'll make a patchwork tote... thanks
My daughter has 3 week old triplets, my first, second and third grandchildren. She likes bright modern quilts for the babes.
I have never seen this fabric and now I really want some of it. I would make a wallhanging for my bathroom. The colors are perfect for that room. Thanks for the great giveaway and showing me this gorgeous fabric.
Our newest grandbaby born this week needs a quilt and Summer House would be perfect!
Oh there are too many options- probably one of the quilts on my must try list. The fabric is beautiful.
that fabric is so pretty! I would make a disappearing 9 patch quilt with it. I think it would really turn out so pretty.
I'm not sure what I would make but it wouuld have to be something that we see and use daily because I love these fabrics!
I'd pair with solids for a pretty wonky stars mini quilt!
I would make a baby quilt for my cousin's new baby girl!
These would make a lovely quilt. Thanks for the chance.
I think I would throw a few solids in the mix and maybe make a scruffy rag quilt for the living room!!
Thanks for the give away and an always fun to read blog!!
srocca2004@hotmail.com
I've just started seriously playing around with solids in my quilting designs and am really itching to create a quilt with white bordering featured cute patterned centered squares. This fabric would be perfect as it is so bright and cheerful! Fresh even. Thanks for the chance!
Oooo... I think I'd have to make a skirt for my daughter! She loves color as much as I do :)
It would become part of a warm/cool HST quilt.
Just bought a pattern called "Pinwheel Posies Again" that I would use it on. Thanks for the chance!
I'd make a table runner to brighten up a summer buffet! Thanks for the give away!
I'd make a quilted table topper for my front porch bistro table!
caribousmom (at) gmail (dot) com
It would make a really cute quilt!
I will added it to my collection of Flowers for my GFG quilt :D
Thanks for a chance...
I've been wanting to make some summery throw pillows and the Summer House fabric line would be just perfect for those!!
I think pillows...since i have some forms in need of covering!
I think that I would have to make a baby quilt. What a beautifully happy line to brighten a nursery!
I'd most likely make a mini quilt or a table runner - beautiful fabrics!
Baby quilt for sure!
I would make a beautiful lap quilt!
The charm pack with the box is lovely. I would sew some decoration for my kitchen. Table runner, place mats, pot holder...
Bye
Susanne
I would make a lap quilt for my mother in it. It just gorgeous! lexilucas@gmail.com
This line of fabrics is right up my alley! My absolute favorite color combinations. These would be perfect in a baby quilt for the little girl my BFF just found out she's having :D Yay!
Wow ! Gorgeous fabrics in a cute tin box !!!
I would make ...pillows for my daughter !
Oh my gosh this fabric range is to die for. I make quilts for my local retirement home and boy oh boy how much brighter would one of these ladies lives be to wake up to these beautiful fabrics and colours every day!
These would look lovely on the beach. I'm thinking a beach blanket! :) Thanks for the great giveaway!
I enjoyed the interview, ordered her favorite book and am hoping I win those delightful fat quarters. I may make a purse or add them to a quilt.
Would love to make a summer wall hanging above my dining room table.
Just beautiful! I love the colors, love the prints and have just the project already picked out in my mind. Thanks for the opportunity to.win !
The colors and so bright and summery! They are so perfect and I would love to get my hands on them!
I love those colors. They are so bright and cheery. I would make some throw pillows. Thanks for a chance at your giveaway! :)
great colours! I'd love to make a dresden plate quilt for my daughter!
They are so summery and bright, I'd make a pair of "Chubby Dresden" pillows.
I would add some solid borders or sashing and make some pretty placemats for my porch.
You are so generous to share the beautiful charm pack with one of your readers. I love bright colored fabrics and have been making darling baby quilts with them lately. If I win the charm pack it will become a beautiful baby quilt.
I am new to the blog scene and did not see a way to leave a comment other than to e-mail. Hope that's OK.
I just picked up some of this line and would combine them to make a fun summer quilt, such vibrant colors would make it perfect.
rhianneholmes(at)hotmail(dot)com
So many of my friends are having babies these days. I think this fabric would make a great, bright, baby quilt!
Love the colors - this would make a great smaller quilt to wrap up in during those chilly autumn evenings. The colors and patterns would make summer last just a bit longer.
I love the summer colors- I would do a table topper with the charm squares-
I love charm squares :D
I think I'd make a quilt with them!
This would make a smashing twirly skirt for my niece.
I love this line. So feminine and pretty. I think I would make a mini quilt or maybe try my hand.at a dress for my daughter.
I am in love with this line. I'd either use them whole mixed with solids for a large nine-patch or sudoku, or like other commenters, would combine with solids in HST to make a zig zag or some othe fun quilt. These fabrics are great and deserve a fun setting for them!
These would make lovely cheery placemats w/ coordinating table runner. Very springy/summery! Love the tin...needing something pretty to put all my basting pins in :)
Kelly
This charm pack would make the cutest quilt! Thanks for the giveaway and interview!
Love these beautiful fabrics and that tin is just the thing for storing my needlework odds and ends!
I would make a summery patchwork HST quilt!
I would make a couple of summery throw pillows for my craft room!
I need an apron and this fabric would be so cute making a retro style apron.
Cute fabric! I would make pillows with it for my girls bedrooms.
Oh, these are so beautiful and fun! I'm torn. I'm into table linens right now and these would make such fun placemats/napkins. But a quilt would be over-the-top awesome.
I think a summer table runner would be fun out of this fabric.
I would make a quilt for a friends new baby girl. These colors are fantastic!
Nicole d.
Thecraftytraveler.wordpress.com
Really pretty - I like the lattice and punched tin fabrics! I would love to make a HST picnic quilt.
I think I'd make a fun, summery baby quilt for my brand new niece!
this fabric is sooo beautiful!!! probably a quilt... which of course means i would buy more of it :)
I would like to make a tote to carry my sketch items and or embroidery WIP.
Love these! I would make a summery quilted throw for my outdoor porch.
I would make a bright and cheery quilt! Those are beautiful fabrics :)
tarapage22(at)gmail(dot)com
Gorgeiouis fabrics! I would probably make a storage container with those little beauties. Thanks for the interview and the giveaway!
I think I'd have lots of fun just admiring them but I'd eventually get round to making a quilt - something simple to showcase those beautiful fabrics! Thanks for the giveaway!
these lovely bright fabrics would probably find themselves into my Farmer's Wife quilt
I would so make a quilt for my sewing space....what could be happier than walking in looking at this everyday.
Pinwheels! Thanks for the chance!
Love the bright colors! I would definately make a baby quilt out of this.
Probably a new purse! With make-up bag and such to match!
this looks so nice and colorful! I guess I would sew a quilt to warm our TV evenings... With a bit os spring flair!
I would make something for my nieces!
I would use it to make a quilt for Project Linus.
I have a simple but cute baby quilt pattern. I would use this charm pack (I would need to buy one more) to make the baby quilt for a friend of mine who just found out that her daughter is expecting a girl!
My daughter lives in Miami and has been asking for pillows. This fabric would be perfect for her pillows
i'd make a patchwork pillow or runner. thanks
I would love to make some new pillows to brighten up my tired bedroom! These fabrics would be perfect!
Thanks for the chance!
I saw this fabric elsewhere online and loved the brightness of it. I would make a simple patchwork so the colours could really show.
Julianna
jbreillatt@gmail.com
I would love to win this cute charm pack. I think it would be perfect for a mini quilt or maybe a patchwork tote bag. The colors are lovely!
I'd love a runner in these colors to cheer up my kitchen!
Rebecca
onesassyquilter at gmail dot com
Wouldn't this make a darling quilt for a little girl's room?
It's begging to be paired with some white to really let it pop. Definitely some Farmer's Wife blocks...maybe some bunting for my sewing room? So many possibilities!
I would make a baby quilt. We just found out my sister is pregnant, due in February, so I will need one for a gift.
This fabric is so beautiful! I think it would make a lovely quilt for a little girl...and I know just the little girls who would like it ;)
I love that fabric! i would probably do a dress or two (or hundred :) for my dolls ...
I would make a lovely summer quilt, for use outdoors as a picnic blanket etc. f
I think these would make a fun tumbler quilt!
Once I'd just have said I'd make a quilt from it. But lately, I'm trying new projects and this looks like it would be a beautiful enhancement to a pillow-and-sheet set, or perhaps some cushion covers!
I would have to make a baby quilt!!
This fabric is my current love! I would make a bag so I can admire it all the time.
sorry, hit the return button before I was done.
I would make something for my 6 yr old daughter as she loves PINK!
Denise in Canada
writeright@sasktel.net
Perhaps the charms could be the centers of cathedral windows! I would LOVE to win these!
How gorgeous is this line! I already have a layer cake so a charm pack would be a great addition. I was going to keep it simple and just sash the 10 inch squares from the layer cake. If I won the charm pack I could add some 4 patch blocks. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
I would probably make a small lap quilt. I've been keeping an eye out for some bright cheerful colors to make a quilt for a coworker. jemilyea [at] gmail . com
some placemats - so I could enjoy this everyday!
Oooh, so pretty! I would make a little quilt for one of my daughters. Thanks for the giveaway!
i would love to make some pillow covers with them.!
That is a great fabric line. I could make a thing or two with that.....
Ohhh what beautiful fabrics. I would make a quilt for my sofa for the summer!
I would make a lap quilt to brighten up a chair in my family room. The charm pack is cute!
I would make a sweet baby quilt. Thanks for the great giveaway.
karlie_amanda@comcast.net
These fabrics are precious!! My baby niece needs a pretty little quilt from a charm pack!
How cute the fabrics are, I would love to have a chance to win them.
I would make a cute quilt for one of the foster kids. Our small quilt group members have chosen to make quilts for the foster kids in our county.
Thank you for the chance...K
karencg@hotmail.com
I love Summer House. The colors are just so beautiful.
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