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Shimmer Fabric Blog Hop Ends- Winners revealed! 

4/18/2014

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CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN RYAN from Odessa WA for winning the FQ Pack!! 
Also CONGRATULATIONS TO: Rachel Ferrera (TX), Janet Sanders(AR), Jill Jackson(AK), Heather Karr (OR), Claudia Shearer (CA), Tyler Freburger (PA), Lisa England (KY), Michele Tinker (OH), Susan Newsom (MI) Lynne Tilley (TX), Connie Cain (OR), Nancy Sumner (CA), Sarah Clark (PA), Diane Beavers (VA) and Serena Edwards of AUSTRALIA!! Lots of presents in the mail!!

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I am happy to admit, it's been pretty great waking up on a daily basis since April 1 with anticipation of what I was going to see on the Shimmer Blog Hop. 
Kinda like Christmas in Spring—17 days in a row…I am officially spoiled now. 

And blown away with the variety of things that these talented women made with my Shimmer Fabric Collection. In case you didn't see all the projects, here's the overview!  They have more fabulous pictures on their blogs so check them out if you haven't already.

 Sixteen projects that you can be inspired by and/or make for your own home!
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Aviatrix pillow by Oh, Fransson!
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Shimmering Lanterns Quilt by Fresh Lemons Quilts
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Paper pieced feathers by Crazy Mom Quilts
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Lee at Freshly Pieced minimal mini quilt
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Carolie Hensley made from Baby Boutique Book
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Daybreak Quilt by Jaybird Quilts 
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 Luxe Clutch by Bijou Lovely
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Messenger Bag by Christina Cameli
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Diary of a Quilter quilt in Steel color story
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A variation of Road to Tennessee by Better Off Thread
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Modern lap quilt by Pretty Bobbins
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Dining Room Empire appliquéd shells table runner
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Handmade by Alissa worked some shimmer in with solids
Swim, Bike, Quilt made the Geranium Dress 
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Market Bag by Beyond the Reef
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See How We Sew with their new, original Achoo! Quilt
Thank you to all who have participated in this hop and to Robert Kaufman for so generously donating 17 giveaway charm packs and the BIG FAT Q PACK! Welcome to all the new folks who have joined my mailing list and to those who have been following me since my first post last year. I have enjoyed your comments and read every single one
(usually after the kids have gone to bed). 

Finally, Shimmer is a collection that is subtle and so luscious in real life. The pictures don't really do it justice especially because the slight change in value, light and color is almost impossible to catch on film. Please go to your local quilt shop to see the fabric or treat yourself  by ordering a precut of the entire line to make something really special for yourself or a loved one.  You Shimmer, I Shimmer, We'll all Shimmer together, I promise! 
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BIG FAT Q Pack. 25 pieces= 6.25 yards of entire shimmer collection!! YUM!!
I will draw a name on Monday 4/21/14 from my mailing list (you have three more days to sign up!) for the lucky person who wins the entire collection in Fat Quarters!! 
UPDATE! 4/22. CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN RYAN from Odessa WA for winning the FQ Pack!! 
Also CONGRATULATIONS TO: Rachel Ferrera (TX), Janet Sanders(AR), Jill Jackson(AK), Heather Karr (OR), Claudia Shearer (CA), Tyler Freburger (PA), Lisa England (KY), Michele Tinker (OH), Susan Newsom (MI) Lynne Tilley (TX), Connie Cain (OR), Nancy Sumner (CA), Sarah Clark (PA), Diane Beavers (VA) and Serena Edwards of AUSTRALIA!!

If you are on Instagram you can keep in touch with me at jennifersampou and follow my instavibe. I follow a bunch of people and it's super fun and it's easiest way to communicate and share! 
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PS- Free Project Friday will continue and next up is the FLY pillow which is my favorite!! Will post on May 23rd.

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SHIMMER Blog Hop NOW! April 1- 21, 2014

4/1/2014

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Welcome to the SHIMMER BLOG HOP. Being a California convert myself, it was appropriate that a west coast group kicks off the SHIMMER BLOG HOP. For the second week, starting on April 7 we have - Amanda Jean Nyberg- Crazy Mom Quilts, April 8- Lee Heinrich- Freshly Pieced  April 9- Cheryl Arkinson- Naptime Quilter April 10- Christina Cameli- A Few Scraps April 11- Elizabeth Hartman- Oh Fransson April 12- Faith Jones-Fresh Lemon Quilts April 13- Gemma Jackson- Pretty Bobbins We have a stellar list of 20 bloggers total (complete list below ), each with a SHIMMER prize to give away to their peeps. I hope you will follow along as I will be giving away a grand prize of the entire line of FQ SHIMMER on April 21!

A little background on the talent: 
Janice Ryan and Julie Herman are the darlings of the "Let's get it done!" Marketing Department at Robert Kaufman Co (RKC).  Last Fall, I went GA-GA over the noodlehead cargo bag Janice made and knew in an instant I  wanted to work with her. The cargo bag in the SHIMMER lookbook is her work and I think a tiny war may ensue about who's keeping it!  Check her out April 2nd.

Julie Herman really doesn't need an introduction because she quite literally and rightfully so, is a STAR! Everyone knows her!! She is getting married soon and people are making blocks for their huppah quilt..I think she may need to build a 3 story huppah just to accommodate that quilt! Can't wait to see what she's whipped up for us this Friday, April 4th. This woman is prolific!!

Alissa Haight Carlton, one of the founders of Modern Quilt Guild, is another icon who has helped transform our industry. I was raising my kids (oblivious of the design/quilt world for a chunk of time) while she was creating the modern movement and I have three letters for her: W-O-W! I am so honored that she is part of this introduction of SHIMMER. Check out her blog April 3rd.

Natalie Barnes was one of my first Instagram friends. It's the best when you make a great connection on IG and daily pics shared add up quickly. Natalie creates patterns, sells fabric and books on line.  She is a creative Cali Girl  and I can't wait to see her "Cali farmer's market tote" Saturday April 5!!


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 Janice Ryan
Better off Thread
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Natalie Barnes
Beyond the Reef
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 Julie Herman
Jaybird Quilts
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Alissa Haight Carlton 
Handmade by Alissa

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Wrapping up the first week is my beloved peeps at C&T Publishing and Stash Books. Not sure if you know this, but it's a family affair. My mother and father-in-law started C&T 35 years ago. My husband, Todd Hensley and his brother Tony and their amazing team continue the tradition of creating the best how-to quilt and sewing books in the world!! Sunday's post includes a wonderful story! 


Finally a big thanks to Teresa Coates at Robert Kaufman for helping me launch my first blog hop and all the people who said YES! I am looking forward to what they create and share with us.

BLOG HOP Final Schedule April 1 - 21, 2014:
April 1- Robert Kaufman/Jennifer Sampou- announce blog
April 2- Janice Ryan- Better off Thread
April 3- Alissa Haight Carlton- Handmade by Alissa
April 4- Julie Herman- JayBird Quilts
April 5- Natalie Barnes- Beyond the Reef
April 6- Stash Books- C&T Publishing
April 7- Amanda Jean Nyberg- Crazy Mom Quilts
April 8- Lee Heinrich- Freshly Pieced 
April 9- Cheryl Arkinson- Naptime Quilter
April 10- Christina Cameli- A Few Scraps
April 11- Elizabeth Hartman- Oh Fransson
April 12- Faith Jones-Fresh Lemon Quilts
April 13- Gemma Jackson- Pretty Bobbins
April 14- Katie Blakesley- Swim Bike Quilt
April 15- Amy Smart-Diary of a Quilter
April 16- Laura Nownes, Pati Fried, Jennifer Rounds- See How We Sew
April 17- Holly DeGroot- Bijou Lovely
April 18- Jennifer Sampou-Wrap Up
April 21- Jennifer Sampou- Announce Winner of Giveaway FQ Pack of entire Shimmer Collection.
GRAND PRIZE !
FAT Q PACK OF ALL 25 PIECES OF SHIMMER

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As the blog hop moves along, please leave comments on my blog (sign up on my mailing list if you haven't already in order to enter) and the bloggers who are presenting. We'd love to hear what your favorites are along the way and if you are inspired to make a project.

Go CREATE and SHIMMER!!

xo
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    • black&white 2015
    • Studio Stash II - 2014
    • color:FULL 2014
    • Studio Stash Yarn Dyes 2014
    • Daisy Love Flannel Collection 2014
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