The Cathy

I love when this happens, just trolling facebook and come upon one of our dear friends in Australia using her creative license on one of our Sis Boom patterns.  Love the Cathy Pattern done long and love the ribbon at the waist and boy the Queen Street  Toile just blows my mind..(I did that) I found some listings on etsy . Don’t forget to ask your etsy and ebay sellers if they have more than one yard..they usually do.  Sellers just fyi if you can find away to list yardages you have in stock try and do so.( I know it’s not easy to monitor that) I think folks are looking to make larger items, duvets, curtains, apparel  etc.  If you do list yardages you have in stock let me know.  Fabric.com does a great job of listing yardages on hand. If you already do list stock amounts..Let me know.  Just trying to make it easier on the consumer. anywhooooooo I digress.

Girlfriend Kim Vanderbelt from Australia just sent these pics via facebook ..make sure to friend her..one of the sweetest gals on the planet.  Look at her daughter Katharine looking like an island beauty.  Cathy pattern sales will jump through the ceiling today at least I can only hope with fantastic photos like these. Kim serged the collar and hem I love the whisper of purply blue it leaves behind.  Thanks for sharing Kim!!

Martha Pullen You Inspire Us!!

Give it up for Martha!!!  This long standing institution of heirloom sewing and it’s dedication to teaching old school makes are hearts go flip flop.  Carla Crim and I were corresponding with Martha Pullen’s website when we realized we were actually communicating with Martha our mouths dropped and behind the scenes we were doing a Happy Dance .  She asked if we would visit her in ALABAMA!!!!  Carla and I are giddy with excitement.  To think Martha Pullen running her grandchildren around while having a conversation with us and giving us her all!  She lives it just like we all do and it’s just great to see that she doesn’t take it for granted.  Success like anything can be fleeting and we must stay current and open to the possibilities!  Martha Pullen is a charismatic individual with incredible passion who inspires us to remain teachable.  She is quite the legacy. Do yourself a favor and sign up for her Newsletter.  I have a promotion starting today that for every Girls World Book sold at Martha Pullen’s site I will send 2 yards of Girls World Vibe (your Choice)  . This is a great opportunity to buy another Girls World to have around as a gift or an extra for those teachers of Girls World!!!  Also I have badges let us know if you are teaching and I will get them off to you..limit 20 per person!!

An excerpt from her latest News Letter….
Dear Sewing Family,

Now back to Easter sewing! We have never, never had so many gorgeous prints for your sophisticated, contemporary Easter sewing. Please look at the Sis Boom fabrics. The book, Girl’s World by Jennifer Paganelli is one of the most beautiful that has ever been printed. It ties with a pink ribbon separating the pattern section (with 21 patterns in all) and the book with spectacular photography and beautiful, beautiful, clothing. The directions are fabulous and there is a world of patterns in this one book. There are four patterns for girls sized 2 to 14. There is an apron, a tulle ballet skirt and an apron with a frilly pocket. Accessories include a headband, purse, paper doll overnight bag, badges and flower pin/barrette.

For decorating a girl’s bedroom, which will make her very happy, there are directions for banners with pompoms, two pillows, fabric animals, a quilt, a lampshade, memory board, pinwheel strands, and a happy birthday banner. To see the book on our website and order it, click here. To see the fabrics on our website ready to ship now please click here . When these fabrics are gone they are gone, so you probably will want to order them now. The book is only $24.95 and I guarantee it is one of the best sewing book values you have ever purchased. It is photographed by a very famous photographer, Tim Geaney who has photographed for Vogue magazine and other famous magazines. Ladies Home Journal says about Jennifer Paganelli, the author and fabric designer, “Jennifer Paganelli has a talent for creating whimsical pieces…blankets, flowered lamp shades, throw pillows…it’s inspiring.” Martha Pullen says, “Her patterns and fabrics are among the most creative and beautiful that have ever been developed. And the book, Girl’s World is a national treasure of sewing.”

I feel like a lucky gal!!!

So buy the book and get two yards Girls world Vibe Free when you show us your receipt from Martha Pullen’s site. Starts today  1/14/12  ends 2/14/12 Spread the word.

Martha has lots of Honey Child and I will say there is not lot around and grab it up while you can.

Love a ‘D’ ring Belt !!

Oliver Green makes the hippest prettiest belts and they have a Sis Boom category just for the friends of Sis Boom!!

We are just the luckiest peeps!! Sandra Oles creates the most fabulous D ring belts and  folks swear by them. Nice when they actually hold your pants up!! Helloooo??  Sandra is the kindest sweetest gal on the planet and really sells a ton of belts!! Girls and Boys alike love her belts!!! She just sold some to my sister in law!!!  Hey Kelly!!  So anywho take a look at her site and definitely say hey to her!!!! Tell her you are a sis boomer on a mission!! She’s on facebook too if you have any questions for her!! and like her for me!!

Are you sitting down???

I swear it won’t be long and I just wanted you to think velvet ribbon, pops of color, lots of intrigue!!!  These are also from Crazy Love and they are fabulous.  Tipping our hat to Simone Howell of Brooch the Subject we wanted to give you combos that make you squeal with delight!! Preview the line in Fabrics and order today cause I have a very good feeling that we may have to reorder this line!!!  Order from Freespirit!!! They are taking orders now!!!

Right from The pages of Girls World

Jennifer Fraunfelder is the newest addition to our flickr group and lovingly creating things from Girls World.  You may have met her she loves everything Sis Boom and creates the most beautiful magic in her etsy shop Southernbabies.  She joins the ranks of the other big hearted folks who share their gifts with this tight community of sewers.  I wanted you to see the Hadley Headband she created and the wonderful tutu with swishy layers of Tulle and petals!!  How good is she.  Jennifer we are so glad you are a friend of Sis Boom and love all of your sweet creations!!  Thanks for sharing your talents!  Can you believe she almost through in the towel???..I have days like that!!  We are so glad you stuck it out Jen!

The Devon

Won’t be long until the Devon pattern is complete and Carla I’ll take one in every color thank you very much!!!  What is not to love???  The Peasant top or dress with a pull string collar.  I love a blouse!!  These fabrics are made to perform this way!!!!  The Devon will be my new addiction.  So feminine and so sexy at the same time.   Sexy in the quilt world is not a bad word.  It’s all good. I hope you like it as much as i do!!!  Leave your comments and thank Carla for granting your wishes..She’s so good at that!  I love the length, my bum has to be covered!!!!It’s a dark day in Ct sorry about the dark pic!!!

Crazy for Crazy Love

Coo Coo for Cocoa Puffs!!  just felt like saying that.  Will you look at what Miss Lynn Harris of The Little Red Hen has come up with for Crazy Love??? Again not to tease or inflict longing in your hearts just preparing you for what’s to come.  All the women I highlight here are willing to share their expertise and can give you directions on how to complete these quilts.  4 talented quilters were given the opportunity to express themselves with Crazy Love and I promise you they will not disappoint!!  Lynn Harris has shown us how to work in solids to calm some of these loud coloration’s!!  I think it’s genius!  Last time I showed you Monique’s wonderful quilt appearing here again to jog your memory.

Jenny Style!!!

Jenny is an amazing designer that puts wonderful fabrics together to create that resort appeal.  I think she was the one born on an island I’m just a poser!!!  Love you Jenny.  Take a look at this Rosetta bag that she made for her proud mama!!  This is the large size and I wanted you all to see the scale..Isn’t that fun and frilly??  The girls over at You can make this will have a tutorial going on next month to show you how it’s done.  Purchase your pattern here. Give a shout out to mama with her pretty bag ladies!!!

blog buddies

Joan Calloway and I have only really met over the internet but gosh I’ve always loved everything she’s about..a very kind spirit.  and Holy Cow is she talented.  So I’m pursuing our Sis Boom Sightings flickr group and I pick up on this wonderful , sensational, west indies quilt pieces that I want to just reach in and grab.  The name of her blog is Wishes true and Kind and sooooooooooo apropos!  Go ahead go over there and just sit awhile and marvel at her goodies. Find West Indies here. oh and here thanks to Sew Love Fabrics on Etsy!

So clever

Melissa P. at it again with a wonderful surprise!!!!  This is perfect for things you like to carry that your destination might not have..Tea bags is a great idea!!