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California, Land of ….

RAIN!

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It sure would be nice to be able to actually use this gas grill. 

I am telling you, Friends, it is wet where I live.  Well, at least the grass is green.

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If it ever stops raining, I will replant those clay pots with summer annuals.

Good sewing weather though.  And I have some wonderful pattern and fabric recommendations for you.

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Carrie Nelson, of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company, has six new Schnibbles patterns out!  Each one is cuter than the next, and I know you will want all of them.  What is so fun, is that she tends to use new and upcoming fabric collections in her new Schnibbles patterns, so you can get an idea of what you might do with those fabrics you have on your wish list.

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It is never too soon to be thinking ahead to Christmas.  There are two new collections coming out that are definitely on my Must Have list.  Grace by 3 Sisters and Fa la la la la by French General.  The new FG group really has that Pierre Deux look I love.

So get some Schnibbles patterns and some of the latest charm packs or layer cakes (my preference) and make yourself some table toppers for the holidays.  They update your own holiday look, and they make outstanding gifts.

Hope you all had a great weekend.  Happy Spring.  If only the sun would come out and the rain would stop.

28 responses to “California, Land of ….”

  1. We had rain last night, good sleeping weather! 🙂 The grass is greening up a bit here too, can NOT wait for spring and summer. Love the new Schnibbles patterns, and yes I have a few Christmas fabrics on my wish list…have you seen Flurry by Kate Spain? CUTE!!!

  2. We had rain last night, good sleeping weather! 🙂 The grass is greening up a bit here too, can NOT wait for spring and summer. Love the new Schnibbles patterns, and yes I have a few Christmas fabrics on my wish list…have you seen Flurry by Kate Spain? CUTE!!!

  3. Nicole……I am supposed to be grounded from fabric shopping and you are so not helping! I know I’ll break down though.
    No rain here, just more snow.

  4. Nicole……I am supposed to be grounded from fabric shopping and you are so not helping! I know I’ll break down though.
    No rain here, just more snow.

  5. Oh, it’s raining buckets here too. I couldn’t fall asleep it was so loud with all the thunder. Woke both the girls up too!! I just ordered all those Schnibbles!! Love them all!! I can’t wait for that fabric to come into the shop too!!

  6. Oh, it’s raining buckets here too. I couldn’t fall asleep it was so loud with all the thunder. Woke both the girls up too!! I just ordered all those Schnibbles!! Love them all!! I can’t wait for that fabric to come into the shop too!!

  7. How delicious the fabrics and patterns are!! I agree with Wendy, I’m not buying fabric either until I’ve used up A LOT of my lovely and gently aging stash.
    Over the weekend I moved many of my quilting books to a different bookcase and saw many, many bookmarks in those books marking quilts I love. I will go there before buying patterns or new books. I think I can, I think I can! 🙂
    Hugs!

  8. How delicious the fabrics and patterns are!! I agree with Wendy, I’m not buying fabric either until I’ve used up A LOT of my lovely and gently aging stash.
    Over the weekend I moved many of my quilting books to a different bookcase and saw many, many bookmarks in those books marking quilts I love. I will go there before buying patterns or new books. I think I can, I think I can! 🙂
    Hugs!

  11. well its snowing here in NJ
    I just posted about Grace today too
    isn’t it an amazing fabric line!
    the new Schnibbles patterns are wonderful
    Have a great day
    Kathie

  12. well its snowing here in NJ
    I just posted about Grace today too
    isn’t it an amazing fabric line!
    the new Schnibbles patterns are wonderful
    Have a great day
    Kathie

  13. Yep, raining buckets here in So Cal as well. Luckily it let up a bit this morning so didn’t have to drive to work while battling it! Those new patterns and fabric look oh-so-lovely. Thanks for the temptations.

  14. Yep, raining buckets here in So Cal as well. Luckily it let up a bit this morning so didn’t have to drive to work while battling it! Those new patterns and fabric look oh-so-lovely. Thanks for the temptations.

  17. It’s raining right now! I wish I were home and sewing.
    I have got to get my hands on that Road Show pattern. Thanks for sharing.

  18. It’s raining right now! I wish I were home and sewing.
    I have got to get my hands on that Road Show pattern. Thanks for sharing.

  19. What great new patterns Nicole! I already bought the Grace and Fa La La La La fabric !
    It has been snowing and raining here in the foothills of California. I am really ready for spring !

  20. What great new patterns Nicole! I already bought the Grace and Fa La La La La fabric !
    It has been snowing and raining here in the foothills of California. I am really ready for spring !

  21. Oh – our backyard looks just like yours, Nicole – totally wet! But I did the happy dance seeing Carrie’s new patterns – thanks so much for showing them off!
    Cheers!

  22. Oh – our backyard looks just like yours, Nicole – totally wet! But I did the happy dance seeing Carrie’s new patterns – thanks so much for showing them off!
    Cheers!