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Building a whimsical Haunted Mansion was never mor

Building a whimsical Haunted Mansion was never more fun!

Grab (2) matching AGATHA ROAD Charm Packs, separate out and organize your colors and prints, add a few background fabrics & accent colors, and start to build your Halloween neighborhood. Okay, maybe it’s not quite a neighborhood....but it sure is a spooky Halloween street of one!

If you are part of our LITTLE BOX OF FIGS subscription, this is your featured pattern and fabric kit for August!

If you aren’t part of LITTLE BOX OF FIGS, you can grab the pattern in the shop as of today when it became available for everyone [link in bio]! Be sure to join our Facebook Group and sew along with us, too. We are a pretty fun and positive group!

Sample sewn by @cynthia.bird and quilted by @marionlvquilter. Thank you ladies!

#figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabrics #showmethemoda #modafabrics #agatharoadfabrics #halloweenquilt

BLACK EYED SUSAN… I first introduced this garde

BLACK EYED SUSAN…

I first introduced this garden-feeling flower quilt alongside my PORTOFINO fabric collection. I couldn’t decide between the traditional Black Eyed Susan coloring [using orange and black EYELET BASICS] or the more late-Summer RUDBECKIA version [using a LAYER CAKE of various prints], so of course I included them both! You should know me well enough by now that oftentimes I just can’t pick one!

Fast forward to the release of AGATHA ROAD, and I couldn’t help but picture the BLACK EYED SUSAN pattern in these lovely oranges, soft blacks, greys/taupes, and creams for a really soft autumn vibe.

Be sure to check out my STORIES today for a little video showing all three together...and let me know which version is your favorite!

The AGATHA ROAD/BLACK EYED SUSAN sample was sewn and quilted by the ever-so-talented Diana, @quiltedgrammy. That custom quilting...oh my gosh, so good.

#figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabrics #agatharoadfabrics #portofinofabrics #showmethemoda #blackeyedsusanquilt #modafabrics #flowerquilt

PUMPKINS & CREAM…originally created waaayyyy bac

PUMPKINS & CREAM…originally created waaayyyy back with my very first Halloween collection, ALL HALLOWS EVE, we couldn’t help but put a new spin on this pattern favorite with my latest fabric arrival AGATHA ROAD.

We chose a darker background this time around [MODA Bella Mink I think], but still soft and romantic and timeless.

Such a great pumpkin quilt throw with a mix of oranges, creams, and just a touch of black…plus a few of my favorite tiny classic blocks to decorate each pumpkin!

Okay, so I have to know. What is your favorite… classic cream or moody dark??

A big thank you to my sample maker @jeaniehlm and the wonderful custom quilting by @quiltedgrammy.

#figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabrics #figtreeautumnquilt #agatharoadfabric #allhallowsevefabric #showmethemoda

WOW WOW… have we had a wonderful CHRISTMAS IN JU

WOW WOW… have we had a wonderful CHRISTMAS IN JULY month full of quilty goodness! If you’ve been following along in our Facebook Group or on the BLOG, many of these seasonal projects will look familiar to you and I hope it’s made you inspired and/or helped you stay on task this month!

A huge thank you to Susan [@thefeltedpear] and Lacey [@laceypoirier] for all of your amazing project contributions to our fun event, as well.

I especially want to thank Susan for her sampler cross stitch work that encouraged so many of you to jump on board with Fig Tree cross stitch! You all know that I am a cross stitch newbie but I am itching to do more and you all inspire me.

Even if the month is over, doesn’t mean that you have to stop working on your projects!

Keep on finishing your goodies, posting them, and tagging me! WE ALL LOVE to see all that you are working on and I think it keeps us all motivated and working together!

In case you missed it - check the BLOG for a full recap of Week 5, and direct links to all previous weekly inspiration, too - and join our FACEBOOK GROUP if you haven’t already [links in bio]!

#figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabrics #buonnatalefabrics #showmethemoda #christmasinjuly #figtreechristmasquilt

It’s that time of the year… our annual VINTAGE

It’s that time of the year… our annual VINTAGE HALLOWEEN BUNDLE 🎃🎃🎃. Each year I pull together a specially curated grouping of favorite MODA fabrics in my signature vintage Halloween vibe and hope it inspires your sewing creativity! This year it’s a mix of AGATHA ROAD and some really good complimentary fabrics from a few favorite MODA friends. To read more about the bundle and to see some of our pattern suggestions, come on over to the blog for all the info! A special thank you to @laceypoirier and @thefeltedpear for working on some lovely quilt renditions with this years bundle! #figtreeautumnquilt #figtreeandcompany #figtreeandco #modafabrics #figtreehalloween

We are winding down our Christmas in July event ov

We are winding down our Christmas in July event over in our Facebook Group and on the blog, and welcoming the arrival of my AGATHA ROAD fabric collection. This post sort of feels like the best of both worlds…literally!

PECAN BLOSSOMS was inspired by vintage cross stitch motifs, and they took on a life of their own the moment I sketched them out. The versions that “made the cut” in the pattern include a large and a medium quilt both on cream backgrounds as well as a smaller topper version on a black background.

My dear friend @cynthia.bird decided to give this pattern a Christmas vibe and I am totally in love with the finish.

I’ve seen a summery version pop up, too and I am so happy to see how versatile this pattern is becoming. Feel free to mix & match the sizes and the color combos to suit your fancy.

Which is your favorite version? Be sure to answer in the poll below!

#figtreeandco #figtreefabrics #figtreequilts #showmethemoda #figtreechristmasquilt #pecanblossomsquilt #buonnatalefabrics #agatharoadfabrics

Adding a wreath to my front door is the first step

Adding a wreath to my front door is the first step in the changing of the seasons for me and something I look forward to each year [I might have a few too many wreaths on rotation].

Originally designed in reds and greens for an older Christmas pattern line up, I am very excited to see this CHRISTMAS WREATHS sewn up in an Autumnal version, too! It is so soft and yummy...

Grab some of your favorite tans, greys, golds, butterscotch, orange, rust, greens, caramels, cinnamons, taupes…and a few low volume creams to create your own. We mostly mixed PORTOFINO with Lisa Bongean’s new PUMPKIN SPICE fabrics for a fantastic combination! More info and photos are on the blog [link in bio].

#figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabric #showmethemoda #figtreeautumnquilt #autumnquilt

Hello CHRISTMAS IN JULY Friends! We are CRAFTING

Hello CHRISTMAS IN JULY Friends!

We are CRAFTING today!

Today I wanted to share a quick craft idea with you if you haven’t already seen it on my blog. The Vintage Christmas panel fabric in the BUON NATALE collection was created to use in so many different ways. It is a great fabric to use on its own for the back of a quilt or for Christmas projects but it is ALSO fantastic to cut out individual panels and craft with them in so many different ways.

One of the most simple ways to use them is to make Christmas cards or tags and I have made a whole set of cards in just an hour or two!
I have to tell you that it really took me back to my early twenties when I made personalized handmade cards and sold them at craft fairs!

Search BUON NATALE PANEL IDEAS on the Fig Tree Blog and it will take you right to the post.

A few card making tips:

1- Be sure to download the RESOURCE GUIDE from the blog post so you have the info and the supplies we used. Search for BUON NATALE RESOURCE and it will come up!
2- I used small ivory blank cards from Amazon but you could of course also cut out your own custom shapes from cardstock. Black paper could be really beautiful!
3- Sew slowly so you don’t distort your fabric image on the card. I elongated my stitch a little bit for ease and to not perforate the paper as much.
4- I experimented with decorative stitches on my machine to add a little detail... several of them look like snowflakes! Or you could also add a tiny bit of ribbon as a border.
5- I signed them as if they were little painted pieces of art for a little extra personalization.

Hope there is a bit of card crafting in your future! Come join us in the Facebook Group and share your progress with all of us who are CHRISTMASING IN JULY together!

#figtreeandco #figtreequilts #modafabrics #buonnatalefabric

Hello BLOCKHEAD folks! Welcome to the Fig Tree da

Hello BLOCKHEAD folks!

Welcome to the Fig Tree day on the BLOCKHEADS train!

You might have noticed that we are taking a bit of a BLOCKHEADS break this year.
After several years of working on our quilt diligently each week, we took a little hiatus this year and instead have been watching all of you work on your beautiful blocks each week!
So inspiring you all are!

But even though we are not working alongside you all weekly, TODAY IS STILL MY BLOCKHEADS DAY.
Introducing the BELLISSIMO STAR BLOCK!
It’s not my usual kind of block but the mix of components really makes it one that can be made in so many different ways.
So I thought it was a good add to the project this year.

On our end… we have worked it up in 3 totally different ways with 3 different collections.
My question for you is… which of the 3 variations is your favorite??

If you have not followed along with our BLOCKHEAD adventures in past years, you might want to and check it out on the Fig Tree Blog for tons of inspiration.
Just search BLOCKHEADS in the search bar and you will find ALOT of goodness from year’s past.

If you are working on this year’s block, then you know the drill in the MODA BLOCKHEADS group and on the MODA Youtube Channel. #modablockheads #blockheads6

Happy Sewing everyone!
Don’t forget to tell me your favorite version in comments!

Joanna

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