Book Tour Stop: Whipstitch

 I can't even tell you how much darn fun I had a few weeks ago at Whipstitch! Located in Mid-Town Atlanta you will find a lovely fabric shop and sewing boutique, owned by the super cute Deborah Moebes.

 Look at this sweet little spot I got to hang out with a bunch of new friends!

 I want to embroider something!!

 Classroom of love!!

 Lovely laminated cotton.

Hoopla!!!

 I really want to live here!

 Deborah is such a sweetie!!

Wow, did we have a ton of fun!!!

Meet one of the pattern tester for Sewing with Oilcloth, April Forshee.

Pattern Love and Free Stuff

Check out what I bought for myself last week three pretty new patterns from Jennifer at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop. From left to right Diane Kimono Dress, The Wrap Dress, and lastly the Study Hall Skirt.

I started out sewing for myself at the age of 16 when I wanted to look just like Madonna, since no commercial patterns would do I grabbed a handful of paper bags and made my first pattern. Then I dusted off my 1980 Kenmore my father forced upon me in 8th grade and got to sewing.

Thank goodness I don't have to start from scratch this time around. I can't wait to put these three pretty patterns to work so I can create some pretty little outfits for my upcoming book promotions. (more on that soon)

Jennifer and I meet via twitter @SewFabShop through Karen @VenezieDesigns last year right before we descended on the spring Quilt Market. Did you follow all of that? Anyway the three of us meet for lunch at QM and then for Mojitos, needless to say good times were had and silliness occurred.  

So here's the great part of this story!!! Jennifer has generously agreed to give away a pattern to you! The Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop has over 8 pages of patterns for quilts, accessories and garments. So here's the deal, just head over to her shop and have a look at the patterns and the fabric. Then come back here and tell us which pattern you like best and which fabric you would love to use. 

(In my best TV announcer voice) But wait there's more, international readers can join in of the fun too.

Jennifer and I will pick a winner on Wednesday! Good luck and enjoy her wonderful selection of pattens and fabrics.