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I Couldn’t Resist This

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I am usually dead against blog posts that show what the author bought non stop, but I have to share this gorgeous fabric collection with you.  Have you all heard of a shop called "Country Sampler"?  Oh my gosh, it is the most amazing shop ever.  Unfortunately, I have not been lucky enough to visit it in person, but several friends have been, and could not stop talking about the wonderful displays, the quilts, the decorative items….The shop is located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and is truely awesome.  You should get on their email list so you can keep up with all their doings and kits etc.  The owner has a blog as well, and posts terrific photos of shop projects.

I have bought fabric from them in the past, and am always so excited when I open the package, as they take more time and trouble arranging their fat quarter bundles than any shop I have experienced.  This one was wrapped in fabric like a present, with a perky little brown bow.  My hands were shaking when I untied the bow, but I was determined that you should see these beautiful fabrics better.

About the collection:  it is called Jefferson County, and was designed by Jeanne Horton, the owner of Country Sampler.  She designs for Windham.   The colors in this line are so dreamy and subtle, yet rich and very antique inspired.  The blog describes it as "worn and loved".   Here is a photo I "borrowed" from Jeanne's blog so you can see the bolts lined up and the colors better.  Aren't those reds perfect?  And the browns too?  And those tans and blues?

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Here is a link to some thumbnail photos of each fabric in the collection.  Be still my heart.  The shop has all sorts of project ideas (I think the gals that work there must do nothing but sew when they aren't cutting fabric for customers or putting together fabulous bundles and kits).   Love the presentation, love the customer service, and even if you don't buy anything, a visit to their website is good for lots of inspiraton.

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22 responses to “I Couldn’t Resist This”

  1. I was drooling over this line a couple of weeks ago on the blog. You lucky girl. They looked really fabulous and now you have confirmed it! Now you have to figure out what you are going to do with that beautiful bunch. their quilts are so beautiful. it is a great when the blog is updated. Eye candy!
    have a great day.
    Mary

  2. I was drooling over this line a couple of weeks ago on the blog. You lucky girl. They looked really fabulous and now you have confirmed it! Now you have to figure out what you are going to do with that beautiful bunch. their quilts are so beautiful. it is a great when the blog is updated. Eye candy!
    have a great day.
    Mary

  3. Oh, YUMMY!!!! What glorious fabrics and I thank you for all of the links to see them, the shop, the blog, and all! Have you a project in mind for this bundle of delightful fabrics?
    What is more fun that mulling over a project, deciding on size, colors, and then the fabric auditions and the choices …? Talk about freedom of choice!!! Every phase of the process is all you choice. Bliss!
    Hugs!

  4. Oh, YUMMY!!!! What glorious fabrics and I thank you for all of the links to see them, the shop, the blog, and all! Have you a project in mind for this bundle of delightful fabrics?
    What is more fun that mulling over a project, deciding on size, colors, and then the fabric auditions and the choices …? Talk about freedom of choice!!! Every phase of the process is all you choice. Bliss!
    Hugs!

  7. I am in love with that shop… I read every word in her newsletter… I love the store displays too! It’s a good thing I don’t live closer… I would just hand over my credit card and move in! I love the way they package their kits too.

  8. I am in love with that shop… I read every word in her newsletter… I love the store displays too! It’s a good thing I don’t live closer… I would just hand over my credit card and move in! I love the way they package their kits too.

  9. Wow! Love the Country Sampler site and fabrics. I’m from Wisconsin originally, and will have to visit when I go back home. Thanks for letting us know about this special place.

  10. Wow! Love the Country Sampler site and fabrics. I’m from Wisconsin originally, and will have to visit when I go back home. Thanks for letting us know about this special place.

  11. That’s a really great shop. I love how they mix fabric from different collections in their kits. Your new fabrics are beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you make with them!

  12. That’s a really great shop. I love how they mix fabric from different collections in their kits. Your new fabrics are beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you make with them!

  15. Beautiful fabric, I can see why you wanted it. Did you purchase a FQ bundle or 1/2 yard bundle? It would be hard to use them they’re so pretty!

  16. Beautiful fabric, I can see why you wanted it. Did you purchase a FQ bundle or 1/2 yard bundle? It would be hard to use them they’re so pretty!

  17. What a wonderful looking shop! I wish there was one like that closer. It’s 946 miles from me, “Honey, sumer road trip!”

  18. What a wonderful looking shop! I wish there was one like that closer. It’s 946 miles from me, “Honey, sumer road trip!”

  19. Thank you for sharing this information Nicole. I do not have LQS, I have drive quite a distance and to find great online stores is a blessing!
    There is one store that is my ‘go to’ but it’s nice to have options!

  20. Thank you for sharing this information Nicole. I do not have LQS, I have drive quite a distance and to find great online stores is a blessing!
    There is one store that is my ‘go to’ but it’s nice to have options!

  21. I visit Country Sampler every chance I get-love it! The shop gals are all very nice and helpful. They also have a wonderful retreat space above the shop called The Second Story that I have stayed at several times. Cant wat to see what you make with that beautiful fabric.

  22. I visit Country Sampler every chance I get-love it! The shop gals are all very nice and helpful. They also have a wonderful retreat space above the shop called The Second Story that I have stayed at several times. Cant wat to see what you make with that beautiful fabric.