A Big Announcement

So I have been waiting to tell everyone because it was kind of a "let's see how it goes first" kinda thing. About 4 months ago I was asked by a few people to do some wholesale orders for their personal boutiques. After reviewing my costs for supplies as well as changing up a few products and buying more bulk. I was able to finally offer wholesale prices. The first 4 boutiques that packages were sent to all came back within 30 days for another order. Everyone had great stories about how well they had sold all of their items and how eager they were to buy more from me.


I am so very blessed by my etsy success, as well as all of the friends I have made here in blog land. I am proud to share with you that Sew-Fantastic items are now being sold in 17 US boutiques and 1 in Australia. Negotiations are emerging for other countries as well. Even the new Sketcher wallet that was introduced to the shop earlier this week is on it's way to a new home.


I just wanted to first of all thank god publicly for my continued success. I also want to thank my supporting family as well as friends in life an in blog land.


I hope everyone signed up for the giveaway from an earlier post, I will be drawing the winner tomorrow. Also stop by Joy's Hope for another giveaway from my shop, and follow her blog to, it's wonderful. Thanks again everyone, I wish you all much success as well.

I have to share

It's my little dancing queen
Originally uploaded by sewfantastic2009

Check out this hilarious video. I only caught the end of my little sophia getting funky with her bad self, but boy was it great. This little person brings so much Joy into my life. I really am so lucky to be her momma.

Sew Fantastic Giveaway at Joy's Hope

If your still waiting for that perfect gift for your loved ones, head on over to Julie's blog " Joy's Hope" She is hosting a giveaway for my shop now through Friday.

To all of you visiting my blog through Joy's hope, welcome to Sew- fantastic. Where the projects are fun, the giveaways are large, and the people are friendly. We are all happy to have you visiting Sew-Fantastic today.

Special purchases :: If your a follower of Joy's Hope or Sew-Fantastic take advantage of an extra 20% off at my shop from now until Monday night the 31st of August.
Use Coupon code JOYSHOPEGIVEAWAY , Pay as usual and you will be refunded 20%.
YES YOU CAN HAVE THIS ON TOP OF THE ALREADY SALE ITEMS IN THE SHOP THERE ARE NO EXCLUDED ITEMS EITHER!!

This offer is not available to wholesale orders.

ENJOY! And Welcome new friends

Wonky Log cabin Rainbow scrap quilt and a new product peak

So this is what I have been working on. Six squares 14 x 14 inches each White sashing in between. I really wanted the color to pop that is why the white worked out so well. I used mostly fabrics from my scrap bin, and the white I bought at Joann's fabrics. It's a quilters only cotton at 4.99 a yard. Great price so I had to try it very close to Kona solids in texture.

A few of you have asked for a tutorial, and even though these blocks were free hand; I am sure I can whip up something for you all to be able to follow and make your own. Stay Tuned

Me and Sophia have been learning colors, her favorite seems to be red and purple at the moment.

I was able to get a new product finished for the shop as well. Much different from the original plan, but I love it just the same. I call it the Sketcher Wallet.

I will officially feature it soon on my blog, but for now here is a sneak peak since I only have a few listed as of yet.

Alright I better get back to work now. I have a few wholesale orders to finish and a couple birthday parties, so hopefully I can get back to that quilt soon.

So if there is enough interest in the tutorial for the wonky block I will be happy to make one for all of you. Just let me know. Happy sewing everyone.

Guess what I am working on... Sneak Peak

Man I really need to get the hang of how lighting works when you take pictures. (so sorry about the realy bad photo) I am definitely no photographer, but I am a quilter. And look! I am actually quilting today. I started playing with some scraps last night to get the crayons wallets off the brain for a bit. It wound up hoarding my whole day. So for now this is all you get until I have some more time to post the rest of it. It's coming along nicely. My rainbow scrappy quilt.

What a BLOWOUT! Purchase

So check this out. I know, nothing fancy but guess what, I love it just the same. I bought this iron 2 days ago to replace a Black and Decker something or other that I had for about 2 years. I didn't really shop around, as I am not a real picky person when it comes to irons. There are a few features that I look for but the name brand is not one of them.

So here is my story about the old iron.

I was ironing away making my usual crayon wallets, when all of a sudden a light flickered from inside my iron. Yes I saw the inside of the iron through the light (weird I know). So anyway, it's flashing lights from the inside, then shuts off and black smoke begins to pour out of the iron from every crack. I MEAN BLACK! And lots of it, this smoke scared the poop outta me.

I yanked on the cord to pull it out of the wall as soon as I registered what was going on. Whew!! Talk about a close call.

It was the creepiest thing I have ever seen.

So needless to say, turns out to be an internal short and not fixable of course so I bought this lovely beauty you see above, yes in the Lime green to. I wanted the orange but no luck finding it. I love the way it irons to, this sucker gets hot making it so easy to work with and under 30 dollars. So now I have a new iron, without the tremendous price tag. I just love new stuff don't you.

Do you have any iron stories that you would like to share?

Are you Inspired Yet? :: A GIVEAWAY

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Being Ever so inspired to complete projects this summer, I have decided it's time for a giveaway!

After joining the new swap group I told you about, my fabric addiction, and become more of an obsession. I love it all... I want it all LOL. I picked up this book weekend sewing a few weeks ago, and must I say.. It's wonderful. SEW many projects to make and oh so easy to. Great book to pick up if your a beginning sewer.

Here is a group deticated to all projects from this book if you would like to see what lies beyond the pagges, click here.

The book was written by heather Ross. A phenomenal sewer as well as designer. The drool factor definitely comes into play every time I see a fabric, or pattern designed by Heather Ross.

So on to the point here. I am giving away a NEW copy of this book, Weekend Sewing to a lucky Sew-Fantastic reader. As well as some pieces from my coveted fabric collection in her prints.

Would you like to win???

Leave a comment here letting me know what your favorite sewing project is, or maybe what you are working on right now. If your not quite a sewer yet, tell me what you would start with or even a favorite fabric by Heather Ross.

Comments will be open until Tuesday September 1st in the evening sometime.

One winner will receive a copy of this book, Weekend Sewing and some fabric by Heather Ross from my personal collection.

Only one winner will be chosen by random generator.

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Extra entries??? Sure!!!

Leave 1 comment for each entry

1 extra entry for following my blog, make sure you tell me in the comment

1 extra entry for blogging this giveaway, and linking it to your comment.

1 extra entry for tweeting this giveaway on twitter or plurking it.

Alright good luck to everyone!!

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STOCK UP SALE IN THE SHOP

We are having a back to school stock up sale in the shop now. Good for all wallets currently listed in the shop. Crayon wallets are on sale for 12.00 each.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SELECTIONS

This is a limited time offer so please take advantage while you can. The kiddo's are going back to school, so we will help you save the day with our cute little crayon wallets. Guaranteed to entertain any child.

Say it Forward:: Friday's Loyal Commenter

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts

Well since Jane never has any pictures of herself, I have added a picture of little T. Her grandson. I hope that is ok Jane. I am not sure why I have not given you this award before but It's about time huh.

Jane is amazing.. For anyone that follows her blog or buys her beautiful fabric, you can see how she is on the go go go all the time.

She is a swap maniac, as well as spending time with her new little grandson " Little T" and keeping up with two fabric shops. What a lady huh!!

Jane thanks for all the wonderful comments that you leave on my blog almost from day one when I started blogging, you have stopped by to let me know you cared with a lovely comment. So thank you.

Please go visit Jane's blog or her fabric store for super fun ideas and great inspiration.

Jane here is your award!

If you to would like to participate in the weekly fun, just leave a comment sometime throughout the week, and you just might be chosen for your thoughtful comment.

Featured Artist :: Freckles & Fairytales

I had to take a minute and introduce you all to a wonderful artist.

Sarah Costa of S.R. Costa Photography has officially opened her Etsy shop Freckles & Fairytales, and began selling her beautiful photos.

Sarah is a wife, and mother to 4 beautiful and very helpful little girls. She loves sewing, Quilting, spending time with her 4 girls, and of course photography.

Her photos not only bring out the life of something on paper, they offer up much inspirations as well.

I just picked up a set of 3, in the darling vintage spools you see above. I plan on them bringing lots of inspiration hanging on the wall of my sewing room.

Check out these beautiful vintage buttons to....


And the little people. Wouldn't these look darling in a children's room?
Jane... Little T would love them *wink* *wink*


Sarah does weddings, senior photos, special occasions as well as everyday settings. If you ever have the opportunity to work with her, you are in for a treat.

Check out Sarah's new Etsy shop Freckles and Fairytales for some of her beautiful work. Pick up a piece for that special room in your house. Or give them as a gift. She does custom orders to in all sizes.
Also check out her blog to and add her to your follower list as she will be hosting a few giveaways very soon. You don't want to miss out on that do you? I know how much you all love the giveaways.

If you have the time please congratulate her on the new venture with Esty.

Treasury #3 :: Pocket full of Poppies FRONT PAGE

THIS TREASURY MADE IT TO THE FRONT PAGE OF ETSY YAY!!

I almost forgot to share this one. It's about to expire soon but I snapped a picture so all of you can see my pocket full of poppies.

Swap anyone?????

My Katie jump rope collection
Originally uploaded by sewfantastic2009

So I am pondering a fabric swap with all the crafty blog readers out there. Something along the lines of maybe 5x5 inch charms or even coins. A little way for us all to mix up our stash a little an have the chance to make something beautiful with it.

I am thinking maybe a coin quilt challange. Send 40 coins in all different scraps from your "designer" stash, then mix them up and send them back. When we get them create a flicker group showing off what we make with them.

What do you all think? Would there be any interest in this? It would be monitered well so that only designer fabrics can be used.
(Anything not of quality I will send back to the person who sent them make sense) sorry I am such a fabric snob :)

Who would like to take part??? I am thinking end of august early September they will be recieved by, that way when the kids go back to school we can all have a fun peacful project.

I know you all have some great idea's to, so what do you think??

Just to clarify the coins would be about 2.5 x 5 inches in an array of different prints. Some doubles are ok but no solids.

Show an Tell :: My Swap Package

I almost forgot to share:: What's wrong with me. My wonderful F.R.I.E.N.D.S. swap package arrived from Naomi, all the way from Australia. As soon as I opened it stuff was being claimed. For instance my husband loves peach, so he took the peach chocolates. Sophia claimed the handmade doll that smelled divine, as well as the cute little purse. Naomi also sent Sophie some cute little hair things to.

Included in the package was

F:: Felted Bilby beautifully made and came with information about the animal to , and how it's unique to Australia.

R:: Ribbons to create more stuff with

I:: Indulge..... South Australian Choccies They were so yummy my husband devoured them.

E:: earrings Just beautiful (did you make these Naomi?)

N:: Novelty items ( referring to the block I think) The Aussie Exercise block, place the block on the floor and walk around it once in a circle. Then sit and watch TV knowing that you have been for a walk around the block!

D:: Doll made by Naomi the doll was scented and dyed with coffee vanilla and a mixed spice.

S:: Some things for Sophia, LOL Little purse and a cute little orange FQ for me.

Thank you Naomi I loved everything, and so did my family as you can see.

Treasury :: The Imagination Station

Just happened to be looking at treasuries and caught another, what luck huh. You can view my new treasury here. It's full of color and fun things to looks at. Enjoy

Fot those of you who would like to try and make one here is the tool I use here to get an idea of when they open up.

And if your curious if you are in a treasury click here and enter your screen store name.

Hoooooottie Hooooo Back to School

Back to School sale in the shop today. New items and fabrics are being listed today as well. If you have not had a chance to get some of that cheap cheap flea market fancy fabric in my shop, you better get it quick. I believe it's almost gone.

I hope everyone had a great weekend, have a super sunny day!