Hello Friends, I hope you have had a great day! The sun is out in northern Virginia today, and the sunshine means a lot to me today – it’s as if God opened up the heavens and extended comfort those who seek comfort. The spring blooms are coming early this year in the Washington DC greater! I hope to share with you some cherry blossoms pictures in a couple of weeks.
[I just had a thought: I think the colors in the flowers would make a great palette for a new quilt. Your thoughts on combining purple, light purple, orange, yellow, green and brown?]
It is no secret I love the people at Windham Fabrics. They share with Miss Baby pictures and videos of their mascot cat, Smokey, at the office. Smokey the Cat at Windham Fabrics exchange correspondence with Miss Baby from time to time. You can read about one such exchange here. My popular pattern Smokey & Friends is inspired by Smokey. The pattern can be purchased here. Shown below are Smokey & Friends colored differently. You can easily spot Smokey — he is the only cat in one colorway. :)
Kits are available for the colorway below. Click here to purchase.
All that to say this — the kindness/friendship Windham Fabrics has extended toward me has extended to you, my readers as well. They are always generous in sponsoring fabric giveaways whenever asked. The giveaway today is for a FQ bundle of Windham’s newly release fabric line, Hamilton. Click here to view the fabrics in detail.
Hamilton is a pretty pretty line!! And I designed two free-to-use designs to highlight the fabrics:
#1. Schuyler Sisters (oh, surprise — another sawtooth star quilt!). Click here to download pattern instructions. Kits are available for sale here.
#2. Eliza. Click here to download pattern instructions. Kits are available for sale here.
STAY TUNED: I have a very exciting and upcoming project using these very same fabrics!!!!
GIVEAWAY: Between now and next Thursday (March 9th), leave a comment here. Open to US addresses only. I will select and announce the winner the following day.
That’s all for now, Friends! Enjoy the rest of your day!
p.s. Did you know today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday?!
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My 2017 Line-up
Editorial Feature
American Patchwork & Quilting (Jan/Feb 2017): Close Quarters (Cover Quilt)
McCall’s Quick Quilts (Feb/March 2017): I’m Blue For You
McCall’s Quick Quilts (April/May 2017): Stamp Pad
Free-to-use Design
Jan 2017: Stars and Stripes Forever (Hoffman Fabrics)
Jan 2017: HOPE (Windham Fabrics)
Jan 2017: Bleecker Street (Quilting Treasures)
Feb 2017: Sheeps and Peeps (Quilting Treasures)
Feb 2017: Smarty Cats (Windham Fabrics)
Feb 2017: Wildwood Way (RJR Fabrics)
March 2017: Hamilton (Windham Fabrics)
Ivory Spring 
What gorgeous fabrics! I looked at the big picture. I love the patterns you designed as well. That blue is just so delicious and I love your flower picture. I like the combo. Thanks for sharing with us. K-
BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION! THANK YOU FOR THIS GIVEAWAY!
Oh my goodness. this fabric is really very pretty
I would love to have a pile like this and make the Saw tooth Stars Quilt
Thank you Wendy for always providing so much encouragement with your creativity and enthusiastic updates of Miss Baby. ♥️
I love your work and color selections and the soft beauty of the fabric. Thank you for the giveaway and your creativity. You are so kind to share!
Thank your for the beautiful patterns! The fabric isn’t too shabby either!
Very pretty fabric and the free patterns are great, thank you.
Love these fabrics. And the quilts you designed for them. Downloading those next. Thanks for the giveaway.
kakingsbury at verizon dot net
Love the fabric and patterns. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!!!
How do I decide which pattern to choose? Love it all! Thank for the giveaway!
These fabrics are beautiful! I like the quilts you designed to use these fabrics in. It is hard to decide which I would like best.
Love that fabric collection!
Love your kittens! They remind me of a block swap I did many years ago. The block was similar; the kittens were sitting up instead of laying down. I have the blocks in a top but need to add a border or two to get it bigger. Thanks for the reminder!
Oh, and the fabrics are gorgeous!
A generous giveaway of beautiful fabrics. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Sawtooth Stars are a classic and perfect with ‘heritage’ fabrics. Thank you for hosting the give away and for all the wonderful patterns you give us.
The fabrics are beautiful. I love the Eliza pattern. I also love your quilt alongs. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Love the fabrics and your patterns. I would love to make both quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.
These are beautiful fabrics. They make lovely quilts.
beautiful fabric. thanks for the chance to win
Beautiful fabrics. Thanks so much for sharing
Lovely fabrics and lovely patterns. The colors in the blossoms would make a beautiful quilt. Hi to Smokey and Miss Baby! Hope she is busy practicing for Spring recitals!
Yes, Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! What wonderful quilts-these fabrics are my favorite color combination-Wow! Thank you, Susan
I love the quilt designs and the fabric, which I would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win!
The fabrics are wonderful and so are the fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like the color pallet of the flowers in the first photo. I know you will make something beautiful with the combination. Thank you for the free patterns. You have so much talent! Have a great rest of the week.
I love both of the star quilts. The fabric choices make the stars pop. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Love the fabric and the patterns!
The patterns you designed for this new fabric line are beautiful. Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway 😊
I’m glad you didn’t ask us to choose a favorite. Not sure if I could. Love the patterns and fabric. Thank you for the giveaway.
The fabric in the Hamilton collection is great. I have a “beachy” theme going in my home and I think the blues would fit in perfectly! Like the patterns as well – great job, well done.
I know just who I would make Schyler for. Actually our community is named for a Schyler.
Thank you for these wonderful patters and showing the beautiful line of fabrics to use in them.
Gorgeous fabric collection. Love the fabrics & both patterns, especially the stars :)
You keep right on creating those Sawtooth Star designs! They not only make you happy, but they are fun for the rest of us, too!
Hamilton is a very lovely fabric collection!
I like the muted red, white & blues in this collection. (My daughter likes the cat patterns, too!)
I love all the patterns but maybe if I had to choose, I think Eliza would be my favorite. I love any and all Windham fabrics. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Windham fabric I didn’t love! Thanks for everything you do for the quilting community. You are a true inspiration.
Oh wow such beautiful fabrics I love every one of them
Beautiful fabric line!
I have enjoyed your adventures in quilt design you are on. Thank you for your inspiration
Love the colours and prints in this collection!!
The cat quilt is adorable!!! I know that my daughter would love a quilt like it!
I love the openness of the blue print in the Sawtooth Star quilt. It creates a beautiful feeling.
Oh My…….., love the Eliza quilt…….printed out and on my to do list (working on two now, but may be the next one. The fabric line is perfect with this pattern. Thank you for the opportunity to win, and thank you for all the free patterns.
Two free patterns PLUS a giveaway?! You’re too generous! :) I really like the Schuyler Sisters one. What is the background story on the name of that pattern?
I like Schuyler Sisters, too. As well as Smokey and Friends. I’ll have to see if my daughter wants a Smokey quilt.
Beautiful fabric collection and patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hamilton is so pretty, and I would love to make Schuyler Sisters. I know who I would give it to. And sending hugs. I think I know why you needed the pretty flowers today. I’ll be thinking the same thing soon, although he’s never far from my thoughts. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Love this fabric line. Hope to win the bndle
I did know about Dr. Seuss. Great day, and a great giveaway. I love these fabrics.
Thanks for the chance to win some of this beautiful fabric line–love the patterns you designed for it too!
Luv the cats. GD would really like it. Thanks.
What a gorgeous line. Love the color contrast. Stars are always my go-to pattern!
One can never have too many sawtooth star quilts! Your pattern is fabulous ❤️
Such a beautiful collection and color palette. Thank you so much for the lovely pattern.
Love the sawtooth quilt. It would look great with patriotic colors for a veteran I know. Patti
Hello Wendy! As always, your patterns are just spectacular! Since learning a couple of fantastic ways of making half square triangles, my courage facing stars and so many other designs in patterns has opened such a brilliant array of patterns. I would love to win these superbly beautiful fabrics to create your patterns with. Thank you and Windham for the opportunity! Have a great evening!
love the Eliza quilt in these fabrics
Love these fabrics and patterns! Thanks for the give-away!
As always you patterns are beautiful and complement the fabrics perfectly
I Love Love LOOOOOVE your Smokey & Friends pattern!!! Both Star quilts are Super too..but Smokey is my Favorite!! :)
Thank you for chance to win the Beautiful Bundles too.. :D
Thanks for a chance to win!
You got me again! I love Smokey & Friends and will be ordering it tomorrow. It’s in my cart!! I also really like Eliza and downloaded it! Hamilton is a great new fabric line. I like it, of course.Working on Wind Chimes at the moment. Thanks again for sharing your incredible talent.
Beautiful fabric! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!
Wonderful fabric and the quilt designs are perfect.
Hamilton looks like a great line of fabrics!
I’ve been looking for the perfect pattern for a star quilt for my dad. Now I’ve found it! And I love the kitty quilts and the sharing of Smokey. All kids and kitties need friends!
Beautfiul designs with awesome fabrics!!!
Oh the cats are so sweet! And beautiful fabrics!
Thank you for the lovely patterns. I think the cat one would be purrfect for a Project Linus one. Can’t wait to start.
Awesome fabric line. Thank you for the giveaway!
Those fabrics look so spring-like and charming!
The patterns are very nice. The fabric is pretty and patriotic: a nice combination.
I just love that Smokey and Friends in the second colorway you showed. Definitely will need to make one for my little grandson who lives with three cats and a dog!
Thank you for the giveaway and chance to win these gorgeous fabrics. The 2 quilt patterns you designed are just beautiful and really showcase this line. Schuyler Sisters especially pretty—a Sawtooth Star block is my favorite go-to pattern. I was recently gifted with a beautiful fq pak that I’ve already started cutting into Sawtooth Star blocks….so this post is very inspiring. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your designs in the Hamilton line. Blessings and enjoy the sunshine. (btw—YES—the purple, white, orange, green and brown would be a lovely palette….or better yet…why don’t YOU design some fabrics with those lovely little flowers in those colors…we will thank you in advance…lol).
Beautiful and creative as always! Thanks
What gorgeous fabrics!
Beautiful fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to make a Quilt of Valor with the Hamilton fabrics. Regarding a quilt using shades of purple, light purple, orange, yellow, green and brown? Our Father used those colors in this beautiful world He gave us, so I’d say “Go for it!”. Thank you for sharing with us.
very nice. your quilts are always motivating and inspiring
Love your designs and this fabric really shows them off! Please pick my number!!
Oh he’s my favorite author. Who doesn’t love the good ole DR. Brings back some fond memories of when my children were little. Thanks for a chance to win some stunning fabrics.
Nothing could be more perfect than the fabrics in this collection….the dainty flowers, the brillant reds & blues….WOW. I love your quilt patterns using these fabrics, they are the best ever.
Love Hamilton and love these quilts!
WOW!! Thanks – yo’e work is beautiful – thanks for sharing.
Beautiful fabric! Green eggs and Ham – one of my favorite books!
I love red, white and blue fabric especially with stars – my birthday is July 5th so 4th of July is very special to me
Love the collection!
i really like the fabrics in that bundle and did you know that March 2nd is also Texas Independence Day! I could be making a Texas Independence Day quilt with those fat quarters. Hope you have wonderful weekend. I will be sewing samples for the class I teach to my guild.
Those quilts turned out beautifully. I love the Eliza.
Sunshine is always a mood elevator. I thrive on sunny days. I can’t believe how early the cherry blossoms will be out back there. What a great winter you have had.
I like both patterns! Thanks for sharing with us! And what a legacy Dr. Seuss has given us!
Love your designs. Love to quilt. Love the fabrics. Hope you are having a great day.
Love the fabric and the patterns!!!!! Unnn which way to go?
Such lovely quilts. Thanks for sharing the patterns and a great giveaway!
I like Schuyler Sisters, so nice with prairie points. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
These fabrics are beautiful! I love the two quilts shown also!
I love the fabrics as well as the two quilts you have shown.
I love the pretty colours of the new line Hamilton. Your patterns using the line showcase them well. Thanks for offering a giveaway.
Those are awesome!!! And your patterns are beautiful!
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The fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway!
Have a wonderfulday Wendy – love those quilts!!!
Love the free patterns – and the fat quarter collection is gorgeous!!! Of course everything looks better when the sun is shining!!!
Thank you for the free patterns! I would love the fat quarter collection!!
So Neat! Thank You for a grand giveaway!
That is such a lovely collection!
I love the fabrics and your designs are beautiful as always! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a lovely collection. and I love your Smokey and Friends quilt. so cute. Thank you.
Beautiful fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.
I found Smokey right away. Very cute quilt.
Love the fabrics and patterns, thanks for the giveaway!
Such a cute kitty pattern! And I like the first pattern if I’m lucky enough to win the bundle! Thank you!
Lovely fabrics!
Thanks for the fantastic patterns and the chance to win this wonderful bundle of fabric.
Love the Schuyler Sisters and Eliza quilt designs! I’ve downloaded BOTH patterns with hopes to begin making them soon! The Hamilton fabric line is simply gorgeous…like a Summer breeze! Please include my name in a chance to win some!
Wendy in NH
Lovely fabric line, the colors & prints are right up my alley! Both quilt patterns showcase them nicely & I look forward to seeing your next project.
Beautiful quilts and fabric bundle. Thanks for the free patterns. I’ll have to get the cat quilt pattern too. Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.
The fabrics are beautiful and your patterns are wonderful. I think I’ve made at least three of them. Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful fabrics !! I love BOTH of these quilts using the Hamilton fabrics. Thank you for the giveaway.
Lovely colors. Thanks for the patterns.
Always so nice to see your latest ideas. thanks for giveaway
Beautiful fabric! Thanks for the giveaway!
And also thanks for the patterns. The Schuyler sisters deserve lots of stars!
I have so wanted to make a quilt, it is hard to buy the fabric when you are on a small budget. I have been saving up old clothes and sheets to make a quilt. I was in the process of sewing my pieces together and my machine tears up. Been researching new sewing machines.
Love the new Hamilton fabric! And I never tire of star quilts! Thanks for sharing so many free patterns.
Love the fabrics. The quilts are beautiful.
Great collection of prints and patterns
I always enjoy your Smoky the Cat stories, and the quilts are cute as can be!
The spring picture of what we called Johnny Jump Ups is the perfect quilt palette. Purples and oranges are complimentary colors, so pops of yellow and greens with a little tan and brown… happy quilting! I hope to see your new creation!
The Hamilton fabrics are beautiful–soft and calming and would make a lovely quilt for a special lady. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Pretty, pretty fabric line! Kitties are the best, aren’t they?
Pretty fabric!
So many lovely quilt ideas! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
This is a Gorgeous fabric line! Thanks so much for this awesome change to win it. :)
Beautiful quilts and fabric!! Good luck everyone in the giveaway!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
New to your blog and site. Would love to win a giveaway!
That is some lovely fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.