They say diamonds are a girl's best friend....

...we say, why limit it to just diamonds?

Introducing:

Be Jeweled by Kanvas

Glistening diamonds and glittering gemstones in all shapes, 
laid out in intricate patterns

Plus crushed gemstones in a variety of colors to coordinate--we predict they'll be your favorite new textured tonal print!

Be Dazzled quilt by Heidi Pridemore

Fussy cut jewel centers surrounded by setting "stones" of crushed gemstone fabric. 

Click here to download the free quilt pattern

Click here to see the entire Be Jeweled collection.

Holiday Week Tute: 70s with a Modern Twist!

The week between the holidays often seems to be a week in limbo...some people are at work, some aren't, some are traveling and most are simply biding their time until New Year's Eve for another chance to celebrate. 

We thought we'd help this limbo week pass more quickly with a quick and easy tutorial--the Manly Quilt from Penny of Sew Take a Hike. She embraced her inner 70s child and gave it a modern twist to create a simple patchwork tied 

quilt with men in mind, using a few prints from Bellissimo, all 24 colors of Burlap, and the plaid taupe from Paintbox/Shadows.

Here's a peek at her quilt, all cozy in the snow:

And a larger peek:

Head over to Penny's blog to find the entire tutorial and enter a giveaway to win some of these fabrics for yourself!
Thanks Penny!

From us to you

Getting in the spirit

A little holiday fabric to get you in the Christmas spirit...

See the entire collection here.

See the entire collection here.

 Father Frost's Ornaments by Jackie Robinson

Download the free quilt pattern here.

See the entire collection here.


Wrap It Up by Tailormade by Design

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Find a tutorial using this fabric here and another cute project here.

See the entire collection here.

Find a tutorial using these fabrics here.

See the entire collection here.

Classic Christmas by Diane Nagle

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Find a tutorial using these fabrics here.

It's Cookie Time!

Tis the season of overindulgence...and a perfect time to discover some new favorite cookies!

We are once again sharing this pdf of favorite cookie recipes from you, our quilting friends.

Benartex and Friends Favorite Cookie Recipes

Download it, print it, use it now or save it for later, but above all, enjoy! 

11 Batik Quilts You'll Love

Batiks...so many colors, so many designs! You've fallen in love with our new batik collections, and now it's time to fall in love with a quilt pattern to use them in. Check out some of our favorites below!

Color Block by Carolina Squirrel

Purchase the quilt pattern here.

Cotton Candy by Janet Page Kessler

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Bali Boxes by Janet Page Kessler

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Parrot Haven by Janet Page Kessler

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Purple Daze by Cheryl Brown, featured in her book "Quilt Batik!" from Martingale.

Find out how to download this free pattern from the book here.

Holiday Stars in Bali by Audrey Page

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Jewel of the Nile by Janet Page Kessler

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Those Charming Hexagons by Gourmet Quilter

Purchase the quilt pattern on Craftsy here.

4, 3, 2, 1 by Audrey Page

Download the free quilt pattern here. 

Baliwood by Janet Page Kessler

Download the free quilt pattern here.

Indigo Tide by Janet Page Kessler

Download the free quilt pattern here. 

Tempting you with Balis...

Most quilters would agree that Balis make the best eye candy. With that in mind, in the midst of this holiday season, we bring you some tasty indulgences for your sewing room, not your stomach! 

Below is a small sampling of our huge variety of new Balis. These rich, layered designs mix and match in so many ways for so many different looks--they're truly irresistible!

We bet you can't pick just one (or two, or twelve) that you'd love to add to your stash!

Bali Whispers

Click here to see the entire Bali Whispers collection.

Confections Balis

Click here to see the entire Confections Balis collection.

Dark Secrets Balis

Click here to see the entire Dark Secrets Balis collection.

Gradations Balis

Click here to see the entire Gradations Balis collection.

Parrot Cove Balis

Click here to see the entire Parrot Cove Balis collection.

Sedona Balis

Click here to see the entire Sedona Balis collection.

Tie-Dye Balis

Click here to see the entire Tie-Dye Balis collection.

Wild Garden Balis

Click here to see the entire Wild Garden Balis collection.

We'll be back later this week to inspire you further with some gorgeous quilt designs that are perfect for Balis!

Holiday Gift Blog Hop Winners

Thanks to everyone who followed along with our Holiday Gift Blog Hop! we hope you enjoyed the tutorials--either for last-minute Christmas gifts, or to put on your to-do list for after the holidays.
Here are the winners' names and comments:

Day 1:

(fat quarter bundle of Safari Playground)

Day 2:

(fat quarter bundle of Made with Love)

Day 3:

(fat quarter bundle of Origins)

Day 4:

(fat quarter bundle of Boy Meets Girl)

Day 5:

(fat quarter bundle of Zoey)

Day 6:

(fat quarter bundle of On the Green)

Congratulations!

Winners, please email us at sewinlovewithfabric (@) gmail.com with your mailing address so we can get your bundle shipped out to you!

And if you missed any of the tutorials, check them out here:

Day 1: Baby blocks using Safari Playground

Day 2: Travel sewing kit using Made with Love

Day 3: Berry basket of coasters using Origins

Day 4: Mitered napkin set using Boy Meets Girl 

Day 5: Bow banner using Zoey

Day 6: Handy golf bag using On the Green

Lady of Guadalupe

Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most beloved images in Hispanic culture and is very well-known within the Catholic faith as well. In the Catholic faith, the feast day for Our Lady of Guadalupe is today, December 12th. 

The Lady of Guadalupe collection from Kanvas celebrates this religious and cultural icon in fabric, along with coordinating prints of artistically rendered packed roses and decorated crosses.

A little more information: 
"Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe), is a title of the Virgin Mary associated with a celebrated pictorial image housed in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in México City. The basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most visited Catholic site in the world, and the third-most visited sacred site in the world." (source)

Want to know more about the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe? Click here.

Click here to see the entire Lady of Guadalupe collection from Kanvas.

Guys' Week Fabrics

It's no secret that quilting and sewing are female-dominated art forms. From "girly" floral fabrics to the stereotype of grandmas making quilts, it can seem like there's not much out there for the guys to embrace. That's why it's been fun to see more guys get in on the fun over the past few years. It's also been fun to find more and more fabric designs with a "manly" appeal. 

Today we're celebrating several new collections from Kanvas made with boys and guys in mind. Take note of these prints and ask for them in your local quilt shop--they might just be perfect for that next quilt or pillowcase for your husband, son-in-law, or grandson, or even your favorite (aspiring or actual) firefighter or policeman! We're sharing a few prints from each collection here; be sure to head over to our Facebook page to see the entire collections.

Boys in Blue from Kanvas:

And a free quilt pattern you can download:

On Patrol by Tailormade by Design

Click here for the free pattern.

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Firefighters Rock from Kanvas:

And a free quilt pattern you can download:

Five Alarm by Tailormade by Design

Click here for the free pattern.

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I Luv My Handyman from Kanvas:

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Law Library from Kanvas:

Click here to see the entire Boys in Blue collection.

Click here to see the entire Firefighters Rock collection.

Click here to see the entire I Love My Handyman collection.

Click here to see the entire Law Library collection.