 Meet 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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 Meet "BEE SWEET"  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.   Meet FLOWER PRESS  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.  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!   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.  From the Look Book  Reversible Molly Coat & Wendy Dress Patterns by Violette Field Threads  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.  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?!?!
 Pearl Dress Pattern (Simple Life Pattern Co)  Designer Allyson Wood & Hand Quilted by Florence Bunker  Patterns Violet Field Threads There are more projects coming but tell me what projects you like best so far.  I got my fabric!! And the race is on. Itll be a short window of time but if youd like to help2/12/2018 
Sometimes it's good just to have a little fun. Find out your rose nickname and tell me below. Then bring Spring in and buy yourself some flowers this weekend.
When you have deadlines and all you want to do is paint a pretty box. On the flip side I consider having lots of family for the holidays to be a real gift. What is feeling like a gift to you lately?
One of our family traditions is to decorate gingerbread houses. Holidays often do that, make us take time out of what we're doing and add some fun. These aren't the gingerbread houses but some of our Christmas cookies. It's where we decorated the table more than cookies.
You have a creative heartbeat. I believe everyone does. If you were to listen to yours what would it tell you to create? Tell me below. More thoughts on the About Me page about why I think creativity is important.
Some things I love about December are:
Here's my happy college girl with her very own grown up Christmas decorations. See what's in the college Christmas Kit, see this post.  This is my college girl's first Christmas that she'll be gone most of the season. I wanted her to have a little of home so I made her a Christmas Kit. It has her very own, grown up decorations. Inside the bag is a cute, pre-decorated tree and the hat box has other things to make the little apartment more Christmas-ey.    
Make all the things! Free download for the month of November. After that, you can find it in our shop #1000thankskit #shareitwithshannon
Candy included in the download of the 1000 Thanks Kit - free for the month of November. I'd be thankful to sit down to some of these! After November, find the kit in our shop.
Once you’re in the thick of Quilt Market, there are some things you can do to really make the most of it. Here are 5 things to do after you leave every night, and after you get home when it’s all said and done.
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To read what you should make sure you do before Quilt Market, read this blog post! To read what you should make sure you do during Quilt Market, read this blog post!
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Adding to my 1000 Thanks list is being thankful for you sweet Honey Girls!  Quilt Market in Houston 2017 was such a great experience! It was also a HUGE experience. When you are at something that large, it is best to have a plan to get the biggest possible benefits with your limited time. Here’s a list to help you know what you should be doing during Quilt Market.
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 Doing these things will help you make the most of your experience and time at Quilt Market, and we hope to see you there! To know which markets we’ll be at, subscribe to our email list or follow us on Facebook. We’d love to connect with you in person! To read what you should make sure you do before Quilt Market, read this blog post!
To read what you should make sure you do after Quilt Market, read this blog post! So, you’re thinking about Quilt Market? How exciting! It is a fabulous experience. Sometimes before we go to events – large events, important events, new events – we’re not exactly sure what we’re getting into, and don’t know how to prepare. This blog post is to help you know what you can do before Quilt Market, so that when you get there, you can get the most out of your time.
 Jessie and her new catch all bag
 Shannon's Studio Promotional Products - Embroidery Kits (Website Wholesale Shop)
To read what you should make sure you do during Quilt Market, read this blog post! To read what you should make sure you do after Quilt Market, read this blog post! We went to Quilt Market in Houston last month! It was a ball! We met so many kind people from the quilting industry, and everyone was so kind to us newbies. Soon we'll be posting 3 new blog posts of what you should do before, during and after Quilt Market to make the most of your time there. For now, head on over to our Facebook page to see a video of some of the beautiful things we experienced while there!
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