i have to say...

announcement time!

Hello, Friends!

Sorry I have been so quite around here lately, but I have been very busy getting ready for a big life change!

I have made the decision to close my shop, Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics.  Much thought and prayer has gone into this decision, and although it is bittersweet, I am so ready for this.

I have already started a job working at my daughter's school, and selling my house is on the horizon.

So much change right now!

I will check in again on Friday to tell you a bit about my upcoming clearance sale, which will start on Monday.  Just know that it's going to be a good one!  Perfect for stocking up on fabric.

Once my shop is officially closed I look forward to sewing and quilting a whole lot more, and hanging out here on my blog, IG and FB more regularly.  It's funny that owning a fabric shop really limits your time to do what you love....sewing.

I will see you soon, Friends!

Have a great day!

pillowcase tutorial round-up

This week Aubry and I made some new pillowcases for her bed!

Pillowcases are a fun and simple way to add lots of color and fun, without spending a lot of money.  This also brings up my own desire to re-make the ones on my own bed (shown in the picture) in order to use some of the fun, new prints in my shop.  These ones on my bed now will go in the den to snuggle with while watching TV.

I do have a favorite go-to tutorial that I always use, but I found a few more that seem like good choices.  And most are perfect as a beginner sewing project!

1. Posh Pillowcase (my fave!)

2. Reversible Pillowcase

3. Pretty Pillowcase

4. Hexie Pillowcase

5. French Seam Pillowcase

Happy Sewing, Friends!

chloe

The amazing CHLOE is now listed on my website and my Etsy shop.  This collection, with it's lovely sherbet color and Art Deco design, is by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit Fabrics.

I am thinking a kitchen apron with the dark grey rose print would  be perfect! 

Have a lovely Friday, Friends!

vintage modern

New quilt pieces are all cut and ready to go!  And I am so excited about this one!

A friend of mine gave me some fabric that used to be her grandmas, and it's a wonderful collection of happy prints.  They are fabrics left over from dresses that she made her own daughters years ago.  Now those pieces are destined to become a bow-tie quilt.

I am going with Kona Pond for my background to give it a vintage-y look.  There is really nothing modern about this quilt: vintage fabrics, traditional design, but I still like to think it fits into modern quilting.

What about you?  Are you working on anything new?

 

spring into summer!

Fabric sale!

This is a big one.

It's all 25% off in my Etsy shop with discount code springintosummer!

There are so many lovely prints and colors to chose from.

Happy shopping!

sale of the week: leah duncan prints

Happy Monday, Friends!

I hope you all had a great weekend. I did, but I feel like I need one extra day to recover.  I have that "is it really Monday already?" feeling!

This week in my shop all LEAH DUNCAN prints are 20% off.  You will find the full MORNING WALK Collection, as well as the MEADOW Collection.  Leah's prints and colors are just beautiful.  These lovely fabrics are great for quilting, crafting, and clothes-making, as well.

Have a great day!

sale of the week---riley blake yardage

Hello, Friends!

I hope that you all had a great weekend and that you are feeling ready for a new week!

This week in my shop all Riley Blake novelty yardage is 50% off.  These adorable prints are perfect for so  many of your crafty sewing projects.

Click here to see what's in stock,

Have a lovely day!

Hey!  

Did you know that I have a newsletter?  And that I alert my friends/customers of new products and sales?  And that I occasionally add a coupon code!

Well, it's true.  And you can sign up here. 

Have a happy Friday, friends!

sale of the week---recollection

Hello, Friends!

I hope you are all enjoying a lovely weekend so far.  Sunshine, shorts, and flip-flops are on my list for this weekend.  Maybe a little bit of spring planting?  Peas?  Lettuce?  

I will let you know...

This week in my shop all RECOLLECTION yardage and bundles are 20% off.  This beautiful collection has a great selection of prints and colors...you are sure to find something that you love!

Have a happy day!

my handmade shop is open once again!

It's taken me a while, but my handmade shop is open once again!

I have camera straps covers, buntings, and tablet pouches listed right now, and ruffled aprons and quilts are on their way soon.  I will let you know when those are up too.

You can visit my shop by clicking here.

Have a lovely day, friends!