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Another quilt design by Reeze L. Hanson. Blue isn't my fave color but I love how the blues work in this quilt. What's your fave color?

4/30/2018

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I told you about Stephanie @frontporchquilters before well here's another quilt she's done. Called "Lazy Sunday" Designer @maychappell Are your sunday's la

4/28/2018

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Guys this Butterfly Garden Quilt uses Chenille-It around the petals and flowers. It reminds me of the blankets I had as a kid. You need to try this! Quilt by Nannette Holberg. Anyone remember chenille blankets? Info @chenilleit

4/27/2018

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Here's Morning Glory from professional pattern designer Reeze L. Hanson. Met her on the plane home from Fall Quilt Market. She's so interesting. And obvs she does lovely quilt patterns.

4/26/2018

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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Quilt - Anita & Aleah

4/23/2018

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This quilt project was done by grandmother/granddaughter team, Anita Miller and Aleah Perry. Aleah just had a brother after 4 sisters. About time to introduce blues. They made this quilt for him. 
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This Baby Block pattern is from Missouri Star Quilt Company and of course features my new fabrics - Cottage Joy. I'm not tiring of see the quilts come in. Don't forget to add your name to my email list. 
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Cottage Joy Fabric Line Quilt - Stephanie Atwood & Double Square Star

4/21/2018

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My friend, Stephanie Atwood of Front Porch Quilters, has done some fantastic things with my Windham Fabric Collection Cottage Joy. You'll want to watch for more of what Stephanie can do. Below is the first quilt she did.
MSQC's Double Square Star Quilt using Shannon Christensen's Cottage Joy Fabric Collection
The quilt design and tutorial, Double Square Star, is from MSQC.
MSQC's Double Square Star Quilt using Shannon Christensen's Cottage Joy Fabric Collection
For months I couldn't share anything we were working on. Now much is happening so if you'd like to follow along join the email list.
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And the follow up. Notice the tie? @cass_lo_ren s work. Nice. #mybabygirl

4/20/2018

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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Quilt - Stephanie Soebbing

4/19/2018

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I met Stephanie Soebbing at Houston Quilt Market last Fall. She had a Booth there and this quilt, Medallion Star, was on display. I thought it was such a fun quilt! We talked about doing a quilt with the #cottagejoy line. Here's Stephanie's digital quilt using my Cottage Joy Fabric Collection. The finished size: 62" x 72". Click Quilt Addicts Anonymous' logo for link to pattern. And thank you Stephanie!
Stephanie Sobbing Quilt Addicts Anonymous Logo
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Cottage Joy Fabric Line Quilts - Allyson Wood

4/18/2018

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Windham Fabrics specialize in Quilting cotton. My Cottage Joy fabric Collection was designed for just that - Quilts. A fun part of the fabric collection for me is sending out the fabric and seeing what comes back in. I'll be sharing the many quilts some wonderful women created. 
Here we have a quilts by Allyson Wood of A Little of Everything. She created several and none of them look alike. 
Quilt by Allyson Wood Baby Sherbet Flip using #cottagejoy fabric by Shannon Christensen
Pink Roses Quilt by Allyson Wood and hand quilted by Florence Bunker using #cottagejoy fabric by Shannon Christensen
Quilt by Allyson Wood (Girls Love Diamonds) hand quilted by Florence Bunker using #cottagejoy fabric by Shannon Christensen
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Name Game - "Cottage Joy"

4/13/2018

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Shannon Christensen's Fabric Collection with Windham Fabrics
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COTTAGE JOY
Shannon Christensen's debut fabric collection. #florals
I know this one is anti-climactic because the whole collection is called Cottage Joy but I didn't really thing about naming the main floral that. I hadn't found a name that really felt right. Then, I was talking to my daughter about it and she said you should call it, "Cottage Joy. That's what I thought it was going to be." And then I was like, duh!  It was just right. So this is a shout out to Cassandra who nailed the name down. 

The whole collection is on pre-sale through Windham's Representatives. It'll be in stores around August. In the meantime, join our email list to be part of the journey.
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Name Game - "Rosy"

4/13/2018

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Shannon Christensen's Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Rosy
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ROSY
Shannon Christensen's Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Rosy Originals
 Meet "Rosy".  Janae Hutchison gave us "Rosy Charm" to work with. But we felt a sweet, simple pattern deserved a sweet, simple name. So we shortened it. I don't think she'd mind that we edited it. I've known Janae since she was a teenager and she babysat some of my kids. She's all grown up but she's as sweet as they come. So, it totally fits that she named this fabric.

The whole collection is on pre-sale through Windham's Representatives. It'll be in stores around August. In the meantime, join our email list to be part of the journey.
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Name Game - "Meadow Flowers"

4/12/2018

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MEADOW FLOWERS
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Hello "Meadow Flowers," named by Chelsea Perry. She's not part of the quilting group that's been slaying the name game and she only shared it yesterday. But we loved it. 

One more fabric still to name, see the fabrics in this post and we haven't picked it yet. So leave us a new one. I'll announce that name tomorrow. The whole collection is on pre-sale through Windham's Representatives. It'll be in stores around August. In the meantime, join our email list to be part of the journey.
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Name Game - "Joy in a Jar"

4/11/2018

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Shannon Christensen Cottage Joy Fabric collection 3 colors of Joy in a Jar
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JOY IN A JAR
Shannon Christensen Fabric Collection Cottage Joy - Joy in a Jar
The "Joy in a Jar" name came from Bev Vaughn. The Facebook Quilting Group is rocking the name game. Canning jars are a country classic that have been used for everything. Today they're being used for flowers, perfect for Joy in a Jar. Bev, I'll be sending you some of Joy in a Jar to try out.

There are several fabrics still to name, see the fabrics in this post. I'll announce a new name tomorrow. The whole collection is on pre-sale through Windham's Representatives. It'll be in stores around August. In the meantime, join our email list to be part of the journey.
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Name Game - "Bee Sweet"

4/10/2018

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Shannon Christensen Fabric Collection Cottage Joy - Fabric
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"BEE SWEET"
Shannon Christensen Fabric Collection Cottage Joy - Fabric
You can click the image for the link to see the collection from Windham
Our newest fabric name came from Katrina Lloyd. Again, from over in the Facebook Quilting Group. This is a sweet little bee pattern and the name fits. Katrina, I'll be sending you some of Bee Sweet to try out.

There are several fabrics still to name, see the fabrics in this post. I'll announce a new name tomorrow. The whole collection is on pre-sale through Windham's Representatives. It'll be in stores around August. In the meantime, join our email list to be part of the journey.
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Name Game - "Flower Press"

4/9/2018

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Shannon Christensen Fabric Collection Cottage Joy Naming Game
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FLOWER PRESS
Shannon Christensen Fabric Collection Cottage Joy Naming Game
We had about 100 responses over all our socials on the fabric naming. So many creative people! "Flower Press" came from Sherry Wentrcek Kell over in the Facebook Quilting Group. That group was on fire with their naming game. I appreciate your "Flower Press" name Sherry, it's so perfect! I'll be sending you some of Flower Press for you to try out.

There are still several fabrics to name, see the fabrics in this post. I'll announce a new name tomorrow. Join our email list to be part of the journey.
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Cottage Joy - Help Name That Fabric

4/6/2018

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One of the easiest ways for a company to keep track of their fabric is to number it. My collection is no exception. But that's really not a lot of fun. So I think the fabrics need names and I'd like your help naming them. In the comments, put the number and the name you've come up with. It's said that creativity takes courage. Be brave, put it out there.
ME + YOU = Look What We Can Do!
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Finally!!! Can share my @windhamfabrics fabric collection w/you!! And Look Book. Tell me what you think! (Link in profile to blog)

4/5/2018

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First Look Cottage Joy Fabric Collection

4/5/2018

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Here's a first look at my first fabric collection Cottage Joy. The florals have dahlias, roses, hydrangeas and daisies. Bees, jars, and cross stitch fabrics round out the collection. Below is a look at a little girls dress using 3 of the fabrics.
Shannon Christensen's Fabric Collection Cottage Joy Look Book Swatches
From the Look Book
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Reversible Molly Coat & Wendy Dress Patterns by Violette Field Threads
Shannon Christensen's Fabric Collection Cottage Joy Look Book Swatches
The journey to get to this point has gone on for months. With a ton of work. And fun. If you want to follow along on the journey join the mailing list.
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Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Look Book

4/5/2018

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It's taken months of working and not sharing. Until today. The COTTAGE JOY FABRIC COLLECTION is officially for pre-sale. You can see the whole collection of 8 designs in 25 fabrics. My very first fabric collection!! Is that awesome or what?!?!
Shannon Christensen Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Look Book
Cottage Joy Fabric Collection Look Book
The Look Book is here!

Here are a few pages that didn't make it into the printed Look Book.
Shannon Christensen Fabric Collection Roses on Dress (Simple Life Pattern Co)
Pearl Dress Pattern (Simple Life Pattern Co)
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Designer Allyson Wood & Hand Quilted by Florence Bunker
Sewn by Shannon Christensen using Cottage Joy Fabric Collection. Patterns by Violette Fields Thread
Patterns Violet Field Threads
​There are more projects coming but tell me what projects you like best so far.
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