Linda H from Flourishing Palms.. You won!!

Give it up for Linda H!!!!!!  You won the fatquarter raffle!!!!  We are so excited for you.  That was a fun raffle and you will have a ton of fun with that.

Before I let you go there are just a few things to mention here.  Found on twitter wonderful bags made with Girls World Vibe for a colorful rainbow birthday party!!!!  right from the pages of Girls World this tote is just amazingly easy!!  Angela Bowman , She goes by the name Angela B. on her blog is fun loving and gets google +..go figure, I was on there all of ten minutes and got so very perplexed and she was so kind to try and teach me how it works.  When she came over to twitter I was so excited because it’s a language I understand!!  Angela love getting to know you!!  Next up is a dear friend Jacqueline Maxman who is a very special cheerleading kind of gal that I have gotten to know from since my early twitter days.  She is such a lovebug and she floats through all the chaos of her life with such amazing grace!! Read her fabulous blog and check out what she’s done with Crazy Love!! I love these napkins!!!! Be inspired.  Georgia Pape Handy has a wonderful new Christmas Card!!!  The clothing designs by Hickity Pickity inspired a under the sea type of inspiration and all I can add to this beautiful photo is Dreamy!!!  Oh how could I forget Alana Kelly and Yumminess Textiles bringing you the ruffle bottoms!!!

Do not disturb, Studio Time

I don’t even answer the phone when I’m in the zone…..Getting ready for Christmas Show.  Do not miss Barbara Strawser!!  She’s the most amazing American Folk Artist..My hero!! Oh little Gift pillows perfect for the Holidays found in our book Girls World.  Talk soon.

 

 

 

 

Craftsy Hollaback

ok guys for years you’ve been asking for pre-cuts and now finally I get to offer them to you through your favorite destination for all things Sis Boom.  We just saw that the 1/2 yards of Super Fly are back!!! They’ve also got Sis Boom Design rolls and charm packs and fatquarters, oh my!!! And they’re on sale … It doesn’t get any better.  Listen I would cut them if I could but someone has to walk George…..and pet Charlie Kitty.  Craftsy thanks for stepping up and making it easy on the Sis Boomers we are so grateful.  So get out there… craft , create, make Quilts and charm pack accessories. and lets give Craftsy a humble bow..as I always say #someonehastocutallthat  And for you crochet folks and yarn people they got it coming at you in all ways.  See the quilts below for some inspiration..Now get going and be the first.

Marsha Moore using Girls World Vibe

 

Elaine Schmidt using Girls World Vibe

 

West Indies Crazy Sew

 

 

What I love About You

Jenny with a J represents all of us who have a vision and a day at a time we are beginning to see that vision grow!  She is making a difference right on her blog and contributing so much to others by sharing her experience.  She is someone who brings others along.  Her generous spirit is what I admire in so many of you.  It’s not easy to juggle it all and then there are always dishes..am I right??  Jenny smiles all the way through and you can tell her time sewing brings her incredible joy.  Thank God we all wake up to something we look forward to..CREATING!!  That is a gift.  Miss Kelsey is her muse and she dresses her so beautifully with her designs.  Jenny collects Sis Boom fabrics and knows that they all get along nicely so she pulls out fabrics from various collections and spins her magic.  This one in particular blows me away and now that her daughter is getting taller she can use more fabric and the result is sensational.  These all together create such drama and intrigue!  I love the pattern and eventually as the kids get older we will have  some amazing patterns coming from this talented lady.  Get your daily dose of Sew Pretty Dresses here!!

You are in for a treat!

Look at this beautiful bag made by Hilani a fabulous new friend on twitter!!  She is the bomb and she does it real real well.  Done up in Girls World Vibe this bag is a true show stopper.  Imagine it in any of the Girls World Vibe fabrics !!  Hilani is true to the handmade craft and loves to create beautiful things.  This beautiful bag is one example of her creations.  So start creating your wish list!  Thanks Hilani for making my day!!  Fabric found here.  Fabric.com

Wide Brimmed for Summer Days

Get to Hickity Pickity and order your sunhat..no choice but to love..exquisite…Thanks Judy Buchannan!  You do it so well and that pin is priceless.

My Lucky Day!!

Do you know Thomas Knaeur??  Fabric designer ultimista at Andover Fabrics!!  When I first met him I knew he was a good guy you could just tell!!  He was doing a patch quilt I believe with over 500 fabrics and none could be repeated..Am I right??  Listen it could have been 5 Billion I just knew it was a challenge that was daunting.  Thomas is fairly new to quilting I believe but impressed with folks like Dan Rouse he has quickly adapted and I have to say his quilts for me are just amazing.  So when he had an idea for Girls World Vibe I quickly obliged and you can see why.  The results are just incredibly momentous.  I mean that.. I don’t throw around big words (well I do) but totally genuine I love the dynamic of planes he has created here and the rhythmic pattern of color.  His daughter Bee loves her quilt.  So that makes two big fans!! Me and the Bee!!  So please get one of our favorite online destinations Fat Quarterly for his review of the tool that made it all happen for him.!!  Thomas explains how he achieved this wonderful curve appeal quilt!! (God I’m clever) Thanks Thomas for asking.  This is such a win win!!  My friends get to see how Girls World Vibe whips up!! Nicely done Thomas!!  See Thomas’s new line for Andover here.. called Flock!!  Girls World Vibe Fat Quarters here.  Fat Quarter Shop bundles!!

 

Flickr Love

We love you folks you keep Flickr Hoppin!!!!  Sis Boom Sightings in Flickr is filled with your amazing creations!!Giving me an overflow of content for the blog!!!!  So appreciated.  So here goes.  Michelle Renee is doing a bang up job with all the West Indies, Girls World Vibe and Honey Child she can find!!!  Love the satchels!!  Also used our laminate for a wonderful large beach tote.  Isn’t she soooo fun.  Then of course Bell Bottoms is revived by Jenny with this new pattern in the testing phase for Melissa Stramel.  she is an up and coming fabric and pattern designer and we love the princess feel of this dress on Kelsey.  Blogged here.

Hey by the way , looking for a Sis boom Fabric??????  We can help!! Find us on facebook or email us at Sisboom.com.  Have a great day!!!

Do you have an hour and 1/2

Cause if you do pull out your Girls World and make the Josie.  I’m sorry but I could not resist this little one with her golden tresses and golden dress!! It’s so magical!!!  What I love is that Girls World is just one of those books that comes along that can be on your shelf for 100 years.  We love trendy clothing and we love ruffles and lace but why not begin here and add to it all those fun things.  I learned early on that simple is the way to go, those that want to adorn have that option.  Nothing in this book will go out of style.  I am such a huge advocate of this awesome book and if you read all the credits and contributions you’ll know I don’t do anything alone!!! These folks get the kudos tooo!!! I rely on my posse!!!

So I was so grateful when Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking reached out and offered to do a review!!!!  I had no idea she had this little pumpkin in mind !!  Look at how she changed it up a tiny bit.  A great contrasting sash and the tiniest detail of a blue zipper.  So inspirational. Suzannah made this in an hour and 1/2 !! I’m even feeling patch pockets would be a nice addition to the Josie !!!  Live it up!!

Thanks for the great review and doing it all so well!!! Bookmark this one folks!!

What I love about you!

What I love about all of you is your willingness to make your own mark in this world.  My mom once said when I had to have a gator on my chest signifying LaCoste and The elite group I aspired to be part of was that your own name is enough!! I never forgot that.  Make your own way in this world , be an individual take the rules and cut them up.  There’s a new Sheriff in town!!  Take orange and red and put a slice of green in to throw the expected off!! Make folks think. Take that pattern and put your own flourish!!  I once said to our girl Carla (Pattern engineer extraordinaire) lets put a ruffle here and add a puff sleeve yadda yadda and she said don’t worry they will do that themselves let’s just keep it simple.  You demonstrate your designer sensibility everyday our job is to give you the tools and say go for it!! Sis Boom has your back!!  So here our very special Jenny with a J from Sew Pretty dresses gives Kelsy a Girls World halter with her own signature style.  I love how she used Girls World Vibe, the scale , the color, and then the magical trim..you guys don’t need me although I hope you always will :)!!  That’s what this is all about.  Never be self conscious march into this world like you own it but don’t step on others!!  If you believe in you then others will too!! Okay I’ve said enough.  Show us the goods!! Oh and purchase your Girls World from Martha Pullen or LolaPink Fabrics in the next month until the end of March and get two yards of Girls World Vibe free from me..show me your receipt!!