Emma's Pick Of The Week - Raining Cats & Dogs

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! I know, I know.....I just said I was going on sabbatical for a while......but I had to make a special guest appearance to introduce the Raining Cats & Dogs Pattern by Anne Sutton for Bunny Hill Designs. And it happens to be raining as I write this post which makes things even more perfect....
It's a whimsical and charming applique quilt full of happy dogs and cats and their cute little houses.
This is one of my favorite blocks. A 4 Star Hotel for dogs. I'd definitely like to stay there.....but I think I'll skip the gym and just go to the spa and the dining room.....
And this is my absolute favorite block. The Pampered Pooch........
I think I'm going to head there right now for some R & R.....See ya later......
XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Christmas Candy

Hey there! It's me, Emma Jane! Why the sad face, you ask??? I just found out that Christmas is seven months away!!! Seven long months to wait for tons of new toys and special treats and that strange tree that gets put up in the middle of the living room. But I guess that gives all of you plenty of time to make quilts and aprons and pajamas and adorable dresses for little girls using the Christmas Candy Collection by Doodlebug Designs for Riley Blake.....
This fabric collection is full of cheerful Christmas prints in shades of Cherry Red, Apple Green, Cotton Candy Pink and Snowy white. And you know I have a passion for pink so obviously my favorite fabric is the Pink Christmas Candy fabric......
And aren't these Apple Green Polka Dots so fresh and happy and adorable???
And I love the sweet, happy, snowy forest in the White Trees fabric....
And if you're one of those people that has an aversion to using pink for Christmas (GASP!) we've created a Fat Quarter Bundle that uses the fabrics that are mostly red and green without the overly pink fabrics.....
It's time for me to go take a nap and let visions of sugarplums dance in my head. See ya next week!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Cherries and Aquas and Reds, Oh My!

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Our garden is really starting to bloom, the air is warm and I've been spending lots of time in the great outdoors. I think this Robin & Red Fat Quarter Bundle would be the perfect fabric for a little summertime, outdoor nap quilt for ME!
This fabric makes me think of a perfect summertime picnic with some pink lemonade, a big bowl of cherries and a bright blue sky....
And this blue and white ticking....well....what can I say other than it's perfect! It's blue and white ticking for goodness sake - does it get any better than this???
And while we're on the subject of cherries you should take a peek at this awesome new Cherry Baby Quilt Kit....
It's too cute for words, isn't it???!!! I'm gonna go pack my picnic basket and head out to the backyard. See ya next week (assuming blogger doesn't break again, Mommy doesn't slice any more fingers open, etc.).

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Mon Ami

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! I am soooo in love with this new pattern called "Mon Ami" by the Vintage Spool. You know I love anything French! And you know I love pink! And this pattern is a perfect combination of two of my favorite things.
It's romantic and playful and charming and overflowing with adorable Parisian inspired images. There's an adorable Eiffel Tower with a pink bow.....
And an artists palette that you would use to paint your masterpiece as you sat in a little cafe overlooking the Seine.....
And there's even a dog! Yeah....it's a poodle....not a Cavalier. But I guess that's o.k. because Poodles are French. But if anyone ever makes a British themed quilt they better put a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in it!
And guess what - this weekend we're having an early Easter sale. We figured a lot of you will be too busy to shop next weekend with Easter activities so we're having our sale early. And I just gasped at the thought of anyone being too busy to shop - that would be terrible! Anyway, the Discount Code is Easter2011 and you'll get 20% OFF everything in your order. So now is the perfect time to grab one of these patterns!

I'm gonna go put some thought into designing a British themed quilt with a Cavalier right in the middle of it!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick of The Week - Spring Green!

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Have ya missed me? Well, I'm back and better than ever! I turned 5 yrs old on March 13 and a fabulous birthday party was thrown in my honor.
I had lots of yummy cake and got lots of new toys. And then we spent the weekend puttering in the garden and planting new flowers to celebrate the official start of spring.
And around here, we also celebrate the start of spring with pretty, fresh, springy fabric. This is the brand new Luck Of The Irish Fat Quarter Bundle......
And this is the Walk In The Park Fat Quarter Bundle. It was inspired by the Zoo Fabric from Kate Spain's Central Park Collection.....
I hope you're having a wonderful spring and that things are starting to turn green wherever you're at! And now it's time for me to go dig some holes in the freshly planted flower beds! See ya next week.

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Central Park

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Now that I'm all recovered after surgery, Mommy and Daddy are all better after a very long and nasty bout with the flu and the weather here in northwest Florida is starting to get nice.....well, I'm ready for a nice long walk in the park. And of course that also means that I want to introduce you to the Central Park Collection by Kate Spain for Moda.....
Isn't it gorgeous and fresh and springy??? Obviously, my favorite fabric from the collection is Ivory Reservoir Zoo.....
And my Mommy's favorite fabric is Plaza Bridle Path. She thinks it will be perfect for a sundress....
And we also love the huge and happy flowers in Reservoir North Meadow....
I'm gonna grab my leash and collar and head on out to enjoy this beautiful day! See ya next week.

XOXO,
Emma Jane

P.S. No Fat Quarter Bundles were harmed (or dirtied) in the making of this Pick Of The Week. The fabric is always protected from my long, beautiful fur with plastic bags!

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Take Me To Paris!!!

Hey there! It's me, Emma Jane! I've had a really rough week! I got surgery on Monday and I've been sleeping most of the week and dreaming about taking a trip to Paris when I feel better. I wasn't up for posing for a fancy picture with some fabric.....so this picture of me passed out on my Daddy's jacket surrounded by my "get well" presents will have to do. And since I won't be going to Paris anytime soon the Penelope Collection by Lakehouse Dry Goods will have to satisfy my craving for all things French......
And I know I shouldn't play favorites.......but could anything be better than this Bebe Tea Dainties fabric? It's pink and covered in French pastries.....it can't get any better than that!
And it looks adorable with the Bebe Confisserie Stripe....
And these delicate Parchment Roses.....
And we're planning on using the Penelope fabrics to make "A Girl In Paris" by Fig Tree Quilts.....
Hopefully we'll be able to show you some progress on that in the coming months. But right now, I'm going to go put on a sassy beret, sip some champagne, eat some pastries and pretend I'm in Paris!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

P.S. If you're wondering what kind of surgery I had.....well......it's kind of un-lady like and icky. So, if you want to know.....if you're really curious.....if you have dogs.....and if you're not eating anything right now.....you can take a peek at this link describing the surgery I had. And don't say I didn't warn you!

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Hopping Down The Bunny Trail

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! If you're completely sick of all the cold and snow I have the perfect thing to cheer you up and remind you that spring is coming soon! It's the new Easter Wishes pattern by the Vintage Spool....
The Vintage Spool makes the most amazingly detailed and beautiful applique quilt patterns! And of course this Easter one is full of adorable bunnies....
And chicks.....
If you have a lot of pastels in your fabric stash this quilt is a great way to use them. Or you could take a peek at some of the fabrics from the Doll Dresses 1 or Dolly Dresses 2 Collections. There's even some Robin Baby Bunny fabric in the Doll Dresses Collection.....
But I'm going to be VERY patient and wait for the arrival of Annie's Farm Stand by Lakehouse Dry Goods...
It should be here this spring and I think this fabric will make a perfect Easter Wishes Quilt. And that gives me a few months to get all of my applique templates ready!
And did you know my BFF is a bunny? Bella definitely gives this Pick Of The Week her seal of approval!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Party! Party! Party!

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! And it's party time! It's Mommy's birthday tomorrow and we are going to celebrate! She's off making a cake right now.....she said something about vanilla cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting....and maybe a little coconut on top. Soooo.....I was inspired to pick the Sweet Shop Fat Quarter Bundle as my pick of the week....
This bundle just oozes sweet, sugary goodness. And this sweet Pink Tiny Ticking is making me think of the pink and white layers in that vanilla raspberry cake being made in the kitchen right now.....
I'm gonna go see if Mommy needs any help licking cake batter out of the bowls. See ya next week!

XOXO,
Emma Jane

Emma's Pick Of The Week - Love Is In The Air

Hey there, it's me Emma Jane! Valentine's Day is approaching fast and that means I'm giving out lots of puppy smooches! It also means that it's time to start making cute little projects with pink and red fabrics. This Sugar & Spice Fat Quarter Bundle is perfect for Valentine's Day.....
Wouldn't it look adorable in the "Something Sweet" quilt???
And if you need something to wear for a hot date on Valentine's Day (or any night for that matter) this Proper Attire skirt is just right....
It's classy and feminine but flirty and fun at the same time. I think it would be perfect in Red Damask.....
Or maybe Fire Mod Blooms......
Or Petal Flora would be great too....
And now, will someone Puh-leaze take that ridiculous bow off my head?! It's messing up my fur!

XOXO,
Emma Jane