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Happy Winter for those of you in the North.... We've got snow and lots of it. So good time for some Winter Shimmer Feathers!  It's my day on the {Amazing} Adventures in Paper Piecing & Design Book Tour!! Guess what pattern we're highlighting from the book??? Sarah's VooDoo Feathers in my new Winter Shimmer Fabric !!  I fell in love with Sarah Elisabeth Sharp's work and her when she first burst onto the quilting scene. I met her at a Meet and Greet during Quilt Market*...instantaneously charmed. She's bubbly, enormous smile, sparkling eyes and a passion for paper piecing. Her colorful, witty and vibrant work surfaces after she lawyers all day and in the midst of raising two children...actually now it's three! (I can totally relate except she has daughters, I have three sons) Unstoppable expression of creativity...Yup. She just glows and with her energy, it was clear to me, that in addition to making patterns, She had to write a book for C&T Publishing. So there you have it. We became friends and she has worked her magic as I have watched her grow. I have been lucky enough to have her work with many of my fabric lines through Robert Kaufman too. She has been delighting makers everywhere with her patterns and images and now we are so lucky to have a 144 pages of her colorful paper piecing genius of HOW TO in our hot little hands. Better get a copy to add to your quilting library. * she informed me it was actually Quilt Con- Pasadena, three years ago and I was doing pushups after a cocktail (or two?).....Hmmm. My birthday challenge.... and no, above feathers are not life size body pillows...That illusion may tempt the nappers out there... it's kinda a cool idea.....anyone gonna accept the challenge? LMK.  We are giving away some Winter Shimmer too! Details below for entering. But thats what they look like above. Plus you can see more here on my page  Closeup of feather made in Stormy Sky Charm Pack of Konas and two prints from Winter Shimmer. So elegant! Her book is filled with how to make your own designs so you learn the method, approach to design, using prompts and how to choose color and fabric. If you want to learn how to do the process with a less challenging pattern, I think this VOODOO FEATHER Is a great jumping off point. She has 7 projects from which you can choose to replicate (patterns back of book) and use your own fabric choices.
EDIT 01/22/19 CONGRATULATIONS TO LAURA TAWNEY! SHE WON!! Thank you all for commenting. I read and appreciate each and every one. For a chance to win a copy Sarah’s book and a bundle of my WINTER SHIMMER you must comment below. We will randomly pick winner. Over on Instagram, We are also doing give aways as I know some of you who follow my blog don't necessarily do Instagram. On Instagram, tag as many friends as you’d like for additional chances to win plus you have to follow Sarah too @nohatsquilts!! This giveaway is open until January 28, Monday morning. International comments welcome and due to postage pricing, if you are overseas, and you win, I will CRAM as much fabric I can into a small flat rate box....SO you might have to do a little ironing...but that's no biggie, right? Below is the schedule and books are being donated at every stop plus many of the contributors are also giving free swag away so please follow along to be inspired and learn more. Some real talented folks are showing their skills. #adventuresbooktour Adventures in Paper Piecing & Design January 7 – 26, 2019 Monday January 7 – Plant Lady Heather Givans (@crimsontate | crimsontate.com) Featured Quilter: Marion McClellan (@myquiltdiet) Tuesday January 8 – Graffiti FPP Sarah Sharp (@nohatsquilts | nohatsinthehouse.com) Wednesday January 9 – Design Prompt No. 1 – Learning by the Letter Giuseppe Ribaudo (aka Giucy Giuce) (@giucy_giuce) Thursday January 10 – Snooze Amanda Castor (@materialgirlquilts | materialgirlquilts.com) Featured Quilter: Karlee Porter (@karleeporterdesign) Friday January 11 – Design Prompt No. 2 – Traditional with a Twist Katy Cameron (@the_littlest_thistle | the-littlest-thistle.com) Saturday January 12 – Prickly Path Anneliese Johnson (@eyecandyquilts | eyecandyquilts.com) Featured Quilter: Angela Walters (@angelafmq) Featured Fabric Designer: Alison Glass (@alisonglass) Monday January 14 – Design Prompt No. 3 – Objects Alison Robins (@littleislandquilting) Tuesday January 15 – Voodoo Feathers Jennifer Sampou (@jennifersampou | jennifersampou.com) Wednesday January 16 – Design Prompt No. 4 – Creatures Anne Sullivan (@playcrafts | play-crafts.com) Thursday January 17 – Folksy Friends Sarah Sharp (@nohatsquilts | nohatsinthehouse.com) Featured Quilter: Kathleen Riggins (@kathleenquilts) Friday January 18 – Design Prompt No. 5 – Think Outside the (Square) Block Cath Hall (@wombatquilts | wombatquilts.com) Saturday January 19 – Fireflies Sarah Lauzon (@cera.bee | sarahjlauzon.com) Featured Quilter: Rachael Dorr (@rachaeldorr) Sunday January 20 – Sunday Book Review! Sarah Ashford (@sarahashfordstudio) Tuesday January 22 – Design Prompt No. 6 – Repeat Designs Allison Dutton (@allisonsews | allison-sews.blogspot.com) Wednesday January 23 – Jungleview Merran Fryer (@123bluejumper) Thursday January 24 – Design Prompt No. 7 – Single Foundation Paper Piecing Jamie Swanson (@jamiemswansonquilts) Friday January 25 – Double Diamond Wedding Ring Elisabeth Hardy (@elisabew | elisabewquilts.com) Featured Quilter: Andrea Munro (@practicaldazzle) Saturday January 26 – Recap and Photography Sarah Sharp (@nohatsquilts | nohatsinthehouse.com) Eric Lubrick (@ericlubrick | ericlubrick.com) Wrapping this up, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and share that 2019 is a big year for me - I started designing fabric for P&B Textiles 1989- Yup that was 30 years ago. I am so thankful to be in this industry and more fired up than ever....So, naturally I have a few things up my sleeve and with the help of Robert Kaufman and C&T Publishing and many quilting friends, I will be unfolding some pretty fun stuff this year. Stay tuned and keep those rotary cutters sharp, needles pointy and maker head, heart and hands ready! Creatively yours, 
110 Comments
Jeanette
1/15/2019 05:32:42 am
Winter shimmer gives me the chills it is so exciting.
TayTay
1/15/2019 05:32:49 am
Would love to improve my pp method! Still learning but love the relaxation. And the fabric is gorgeous 😙
Michele
1/15/2019 05:59:08 am
Love the amount of mineral blue in Winter Shimmer 😁
Veronique
1/15/2019 06:02:59 am
The combination of pattern and fabrics is just stunning! And I love the pictures in the snow! 1/15/2019 06:09:38 am
Oh! This book looks really good! Plus I always love your shimmer fabrics.
James Thomas
1/15/2019 06:10:44 am
What perfect fabrics to use in making these gorgeous, elegant feathers!
Cathy Calloway
1/15/2019 06:27:01 am
Your feathers are fabulous. Love the winter shimmer collection too! I would love to learn more about improv paper piecing from this book
Lisa Garber-Schweitzer
1/15/2019 06:39:38 am
Regardless if I won I am definitely getting the book and this line!I have been eyeballing it ever since your first post of it!
Cindy Golding
1/15/2019 06:44:20 am
Your fabrics are luscious.
Marie Black
1/15/2019 06:56:33 am
Such creative patterns! And fantastic fabrics. Love the chance to win, one can always hope!🤗
Beth Dollar
1/15/2019 07:00:56 am
Thanks for recommending this book. It looks like fun. You new fabric line is beautiful. 1/15/2019 07:20:58 am
Thank you for such a generous giveaway! Good luck to all! E|3 ( FOUR LEAF CLOVER)
Samantha Ewers
1/15/2019 07:27:15 am
Such a fun fabric line and very creative patterns.
NancyB from Many LA
1/15/2019 07:31:24 am
What a great use of fabrics - love it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Janequiltsslowly
1/15/2019 07:45:51 am
Winter Shimmer is beautiful! This book looks amazing! I love paper piecing and would love to try designing my own patterns! Thanks for this fantastic giveaway!
Sarah Bear
1/15/2019 07:47:59 am
I just can't wait for your new line!! I've been planning a big sampler quilt with the Shimmer On FQ bundle I bought last year and I don't know if I can wait for Winter Shimmer to add it to the quilt! 😂 Thanks to both of you for the chance to win your amazing creations. 💙
Teresa Philbin
1/15/2019 08:15:29 am
Lovely new shimmer fabrics! I'd love to try my hand at some of her piecing patterns. And I didn't know you have 3 boys! Me, too.
Brenda
1/15/2019 08:50:07 am
Love, love your fabrics. I have some of your earlier shimmer collections which I started collecting to make a feather quilt. And this book is awesome — I have a copy checked out from our city library right now. 1/15/2019 09:14:47 am
Such great fabrics & book, how generous! Than you for the opportunity & Happy New Year to you too!
Kristin Schwarze
1/15/2019 09:24:16 am
I'm ready for some winter shimmer over here!
Laura Tawney
1/15/2019 10:05:56 am
I love paperpiecing and would love to win Sarah’s book (I have followed her for a long time) and your Winter Shimmer fabric! Hard to believe it’s been 30 creative years for you! I think the VOODOO Feather pattern is fabulous❄️ Thanks for the opportunity to participate! LauraT
Anne-Mette
1/15/2019 10:42:24 am
Beautiful fabrics, they really make me think - Winther, snow and minus degrees.
Rhona
1/15/2019 10:42:42 am
When I saw this on instagram it was a wow moment, the paper piecing and your fabric perfect combination, 2 amazing makers, great combo!
Lorraine Wilkins
1/15/2019 10:53:04 am
Wow - your fabric + Sarah’s designs = awesome! 1/15/2019 10:55:42 am
Jennifer, this new line is gorgeous! I too am totally in love with Sarah and her book. Working on my stop now... I'd love to win the fabric and give the book to one of the girls in my group.
Mary D
1/15/2019 11:11:23 am
I have always loved your Shimmer fabrics and own a coupla pieces I have yet to cut. This Winter line is oh so beautiful. I wish I have a few of these pieces now to include in my Christmas quilt.
Amanda Christensen
1/15/2019 11:21:26 am
I would love to learn how to make my own paper pieced patterns and your fabric would be lovely to work with. Thank you for the chance to win.
Erica
1/15/2019 11:59:52 am
Oh wow a perfect combination!
ratty
1/15/2019 01:01:04 pm
SO yummy! And love the photography... I swear that, at first glance, I thought they were ginormous body pillows with feathers on them 😂
lee
1/15/2019 01:08:10 pm
What a lovely line of fabric and this book looks wonderful!
Caryn S
1/15/2019 01:10:04 pm
Shimmer is fun and the book looks great.
Ali in Alabama
1/15/2019 01:11:44 pm
Gorgeous fabric - and absolutely fantastic photography - just want to leap into the snow...okay well maybe not leap into the cold stuff but it looks awesome!!
Cindy Wienstroer
1/15/2019 01:14:27 pm
I love the feather look and have wanted to make some. Thanks for the chance to use your fabric to make it shimmer!
Nancy
1/15/2019 01:15:25 pm
The fabrics are gorgeous. Thanks for the great giveaway
Karen Jones
1/15/2019 01:17:41 pm
Those feathers are so "cool" and the size is fantastic
Ioleen
1/15/2019 01:19:12 pm
Beautiful fabric and stunning pillows.
Carol Nelms
1/15/2019 01:21:22 pm
Your fabric is divine! I have been drooling over the book also, thanks.
Kerry Hansing
1/15/2019 01:22:36 pm
As usual I love your fabric line and now that I am the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild Librarian the book would be a wonderful addition to our Library The $100 budget goes too quickly. Your fabrics would be my reward. I'd share though with our membership chair for her monthly drawing. Don't stop designing We need you. Kerry.
K Fein
1/15/2019 01:25:05 pm
Beautiful patterns, beautiful fabrics.
Janet T
1/15/2019 01:27:32 pm
PP and I have a love hate relationship. I tried it once, and did not do well. But when I see a demo, it looks so easy! I need help.....
mary mandernach
1/15/2019 01:27:34 pm
Love the fabric, Love the pillows,
Barb
1/15/2019 01:35:14 pm
We were lucky enough to have Sarah visit our guild, so I can't wait to get my hands on her book. I also love your beautiful Shimmer fabric and, having made quilts with some of your earlier collections, would love to play with Winter Shimmer. Thanks for the giveaway!
Karen D Martin
1/15/2019 01:41:02 pm
Love those blue/greys--beautiful!
Nancy A
1/15/2019 01:44:18 pm
beautiful colors that play so well together
Beth T.
1/15/2019 01:46:59 pm
Your fabric and her designs are a match made in quilter's heaven!
BFromM
1/15/2019 01:48:35 pm
I must have this book. It looks like lots of fun. And your fabric is beautiful!
Deena Drevs
1/15/2019 02:06:03 pm
I have been drooling over this book for a while now - I must have it. And your Winter Shimmer fabrics are awesome.
Susan Grand
1/15/2019 02:43:14 pm
OOOOO!!!! I want those fabrics! Am I allowed to get more fabric, if I already don't have enough room for my current stash?
Beverly Longford
1/15/2019 03:00:09 pm
Have used Sarah's Fish designs in 2 quilts, just love them so fun. I have decided that I will make the Prickly Path? (not sure that is the right title) quilt for my granddaughter who is graduating this June. I think the winter shimmer fabrics would look lovey in it.
Karrie
1/15/2019 03:10:10 pm
Love a little bling on fabric. Such lovely colours. I also really enjoy paper piecing. Win win!
Kathy h
1/15/2019 03:12:54 pm
I love paper piecing and that fabric is beautiful.
Kathleen
1/15/2019 03:18:23 pm
I love paper piecing and a good challenging one at that! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Michele T
1/15/2019 03:19:33 pm
Beautiful paper piecing and your Shimmer fabric is gorgeous!!
Sheila Stauffer
1/15/2019 03:23:26 pm
I’ve spent the last several months sewing for my daughters 👰🏼 wedding in FL this weekend. I’m so ready to come home (KS) and sew for me. Love your fabrics and love PP.
Marilynn Hagan
1/15/2019 03:24:36 pm
This is such a lovely bundle! I would love to improve my paper piecing skills!
Fran Harrington
1/15/2019 04:04:46 pm
I’m a big fan of paper piecing & this book is on my list to buy, also a huge fan of your fabrics!
Marianne Scott
1/15/2019 04:10:17 pm
These fabrics are beautiful!
Linda S
1/15/2019 04:21:00 pm
Looks like a book that would be good to own and the fabric - yum!
Laura
1/15/2019 04:22:27 pm
The fabric, the feathers, breathtakingly beautiful.
Cheri M
1/15/2019 04:24:49 pm
The voodoo feathers are amazing and highlight your fabric beautifully!❤️
Naomi Gies
1/15/2019 04:45:59 pm
Sarah's pattern and your fabric is the effect combo! {fingers crossed} If I win that might be just what I make!
Joan Kruse
1/15/2019 04:51:26 pm
Wow. Love the feathers and your new shimmer line.
Margaret G
1/15/2019 05:31:53 pm
At first glance, I thought the feathers were inflatables, like the snowmen and Santas people have on their lawns. 😬
Sandy Allen
1/15/2019 05:40:44 pm
Love the feathers! They would make great body pillows, too! :)
Diane W
1/15/2019 06:00:40 pm
Between you (Jennifer) and Sarah, you've made some beautiful blocks here! I would love a chance to win some too, so thank you!
Mary Smith
1/15/2019 06:06:40 pm
I just love your fabric lines! So shimmery and lovely.
MoeWest
1/15/2019 06:10:11 pm
I love your Shimmer fabrics and look forward to visiting the other blogs to see more about Sarah's book.
Marcia Zakrajsek
1/15/2019 06:36:46 pm
Very excited to see this book. Paper piecing is so pleasing to the ‘neat lines and angles’ part of my brain. I find it to be so relaxing. So, I ordered a copy of the book. If I win, I’ll have a copy to give my quilting buddy! LOVE the fabric, you always have such great collections Jennifer. Thanks for all this good news.
Susan the Farm Quilter
1/15/2019 09:31:38 pm
Oh, your Winter Shimmer is AMAZING!!! I love your feather pillows too. Diving into paper piecing head first and I love it, so I'll have to get a copy of the book as well! Thank you so much!!!
Barbara Williams
1/15/2019 10:25:05 pm
I absolutely love these colors! I am a beginner at paper piecing but would love this book too.
Chris Reeske
1/15/2019 11:58:20 pm
Been paper piecing for years and love it. Your fabrics have always been in my stash and quilt. Can always use some more.
Karen Hurst
1/16/2019 02:28:38 am
This is the prefect combo! I love the feathers in this fabric... It's just too good!
Bonnie Larson
1/16/2019 03:52:45 am
Oooohhhh. I Love the feathers and the fabrics are perfect. Thanks!
Delaine
1/16/2019 04:33:40 am
I absolutely love the colors in this fabric line! Winter Shimmer is the perfect name for it. Thanks!
Jeanne Baumann
1/16/2019 04:56:38 am
I just love the idea, and the reality, of Winter Shimmer. A wonderful way to embrace a magical time of year in our northwoods. Thanks, Jennifer.
Sandra Sparks
1/16/2019 05:21:53 am
I have loved using your fabrics over the years, and I hope I’m lucky enough to win some. Sarah Sharp’s book looks very interesting, too.
Jenny Russell
1/16/2019 05:25:11 am
Your collection captures the beauty of this Season!
Cathy Wilson
1/16/2019 06:12:31 am
Gorgeous photos of beautiful fabrics used in amazing designs! Not enough superlatives to adequately describe everything! I love your fabrics! I’ve only done a little paper piecing and would love to win this book to learn more!
Diane Rose
1/16/2019 06:20:07 am
Beautiful fabrics, just right for winter here in Minnesota!
Carolyn T.
1/16/2019 07:46:18 am
Love hearing from you and finding out what is new. Yes, thirty years is a long time. Congratulations on all your hard work. Here's to the next 30!!
Gina Schroeder
1/16/2019 08:07:19 am
I've always loved paper piecing. The feathers with your fabric to die for!
Jennifer
1/16/2019 08:16:25 am
Love the Shimmer line--always an asset in any project. Intrigued by the book as well. The cover has caught my eye and now I want to delve into her aesthetic.
Tomomi McElwee
1/16/2019 08:25:29 am
Love the Shimmer series and yes these feathers are fabulous.
Frances Quigley
1/16/2019 09:05:11 am
Being from New Mexico I can appreciate the feather pattern. It is so “Native American”. And the colors are terrific.
Marly Kolb
1/16/2019 09:20:23 am
I would love to make your Octagon pattern in your new Winter colors.
Michele
1/16/2019 11:10:12 am
Beautiful!! Love your Shimmer fabrics, always classy!!
Marianne
1/16/2019 12:40:25 pm
Being a bird lover, I love the feathers!
Heather
1/16/2019 04:18:48 pm
Love love those feather fabric combinations. Magical.
Vicki H
1/16/2019 04:26:53 pm
Love the fabrics. The feathers would make a great pincushion.
Sandy K
1/16/2019 04:28:49 pm
I hope to start paper piecing this year. Love your fabrics.
Judy Gocke
1/16/2019 07:47:28 pm
Winter Shimmer makes beautiful feathers.. love them all!
Susan Williams
1/16/2019 08:14:33 pm
I love your new line - Winter Shimmer. I would love to make some beautiful quilts, table runners, etc with it!! First up would be Octagon Shimmer...
Barb Brandt
1/17/2019 06:25:06 am
I love your design aesthetic - Winter Shimmer is seasonless and while FPP intimidates me, these feathers are too lovely not to try.
Diane Beavers
1/17/2019 06:38:45 am
Jennifer, WOW! I've been interested in the Red Bird in Winter Shimmer since you've been tempting us on Instagram. The feathers are equally astonishing. Can't say I'm up for the challenge to make body pillows (Maybe after a few cocktails haha).
Audrrey
1/17/2019 09:52:52 am
Your feathers are wonderful. I love this design as well as several others in the book. A great new publication. Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway.
Glenda Penner
1/17/2019 02:50:37 pm
So amazing!! So much inspiration. Thank you!!
Lisa Marie
1/18/2019 03:20:59 am
Such beautiful fabrics and piecing! You totally had me thinking the pillows were giant body pillows, LOL.
Amanda
1/18/2019 03:09:02 pm
I'm so looking forward to seeing this book and your fabric in person! Thank you for the opportunity!
Elizabeth
1/18/2019 03:09:52 pm
Love this collection! Cool but enticing!
Angie Morrison
1/18/2019 05:01:00 pm
LOVE the glacier blues! I love the subtle shades in this collection.
Angela Morrison
1/19/2019 10:17:55 am
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Marsha Smith
1/19/2019 10:14:13 am
Wow, I was wondering how much the feather pattern had to be enlarged and glad it as an illusion. I want to make the feathers with your lovely fabric but on a more manageable scale. Love all the photos.
Gloria
1/19/2019 11:24:11 pm
I think the only cushion size I have never made is full body!! But what a lovely present it would be for anyone who needs a full body pillow for health reasons.
Laura Tawney
1/22/2019 02:47:10 pm
Thanks so much Jennifer!! I’m so happy and doing the happy dance❄️😊. I love your fabric lines and can hardly wait to use it❤️ I really want to make the VOODOO Feather from Sarah’s book it looks awesome!! LauraT Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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