Over the last couple of weeks, I have received a few emails from customers with questions about what samplers were, how they worked and were the idea came from. I knew a little bit about the topic but as a result of these questions, I did a bit more research and thought I would share them with you… A BIT OF HISTORY …the vintage sampler our VINTAGE FARMHOUSE was based around. It seems that prior to the mid 1800's, most quilts were traditionally created as medallion style quilts, both here in the US and…
Hello Everyone! Wishing you the most merry of Christmas holidays! I really hope that as the holiday stress rises and you feel more and more like you are not ready, or the presents are not ready, or your house is not ready, that you are just able to take a minute and breathe…. And then breathe again… and then make yourself a cup of tea and sit down next to the Christmas tree or the mantel or any other place that makes you feel "in the spirit" and take a moment to take it all in…
On the 12th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 12 Drummers Drumming. Now, I don't know about you, but I am not such a fun of so much noise. Give me a little sewing to do and I'll be good! TODAY'S KIT: Today we have several bundles for you just in case you missed out on the quilt kits, need a good Fig Tree fabric fix or just want the opportunity to add some goodies to your stash. CHRISTMAS FUN BUNDLE CLASSIC RED & CREAM BUNDLE CHRISTMAS CREAM…
On the 11th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 11 Pipers Piping. Personally, I am not so crazy about pipes or piping so this would not be my favorite gift to receive… TODAY'S KIT: My true love thought that today I might need a pillow or two… Kit includes all the fabric you see to make this lovely Christmas pillowcase- perfect to spruce your bed up for the holidays or as a gift bag- I know many a mom or grandma who use these simple pillowcases like Santa- and fill them with…
On the 10th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 10 Lords-a-Leaping. I am really trying hard to picture that but having a hard time with the visual! TODAY'S KIT: My true love thought that perhaps I might need another Fig Tree classic quilt done up in a few of our favorite reds, greens, greys and creams! Yum! This pattern is one of those classic, simply blocks that once you do one, you will come back to again and again. Perfect in Christmas tones or reds, greens, treys and creams, this holiday…
