What does this remind you of?

Today I took a photo of this new fabric group we have in by Basic Grey for moda, called PB and J (don't ask me why it's called that)  I just love these fabrics! (but then I love most fabrics, don't I?)

 As I was taking the photo, it occurred to me that I was looking at "mountain ranges" of fabric, as they get smaller in the distance......

 then I took a wider view, just because they were all so pretty

And again, I forgot to snap a photo of the new quilt that Wendy sewed up for a sample of the new FallingWater quilt.  I can always tell she's made the quilt when it has a puzzle piece design stitched on it!   Seriously it is a very cute kid's quilt.  Also the Shoreline kits are ready now too!

Also, if you haven't heard yet, we have a Ribbon Contest on right now.  The info  about it is right here

Ribbon Contest

I know that a while ago, I broached the idea of having a contest with a ribbon theme.  I haven't forgotten about this.  I just haven't had any brilliant ideas about how to present it.  So, without further ado, I will just make it a simple contest.

The Ribbon Challenge:
      the challenge is to make something fun using ribbon. 

Time Frame: 
       starting now, projects to be submitted to the shop by April 6th, 5:30 p.m.

Rules:
      to use ribbon in a project, small or large. (examples, you could embellish something  like a tea towel, a handbag, pillowcase, apron, quilt, wall hanging, placemats, jewellery item, picture frame,  clothing....)
      please use ribbon that you have obtained from Periwinkle.  (You can add in some special ones you already have)
 
Prizes will be given for:
1. Viewer's choice,  ($50 gift certificate)
2. Project using the most ribbon in one piece (prize will be more ribbon)
3. Other prize categories will be decided as I think of them.

Good luck everyone!

New Ribbon! and a contest!

We just received more new ribbons from Renaissance Ribbons,
their website is   here
Aren't they amazing?

Black and white zebra

Amy Butler, mosaic

Amy Butler, Blue on Gray Sari Petal

Anna Maria Horner, Spinning wheel, coral and cream

Gold tape with Black edges

Antique Gold metallic tape

Ivory and Gold Greek Key

Kaffe Fassett, Guinea Flower on Black and white

Kaffe Fassett, Plum and Orange Kite tail

Kaffe Fassett, Orange and Purple palm fan

Kaffe Fassett, blue and purple phase stripes

plus, there are 17 other ribbons that came a couple of weeks ago from Renaissance as well! 
It was really difficult to choose which ribbons to order.  Much harder than to order fabric.  There were so many options, and it was hard to envisage how each one could be useful in a project. 


In December, I wrote a post on all the ribbon inspirations that I acquired at their booth at Quilt Market in Houston,   here. 

Now, I am anxious to put some of these ideas into practice.

We should have a contest!  At the store, for using ribbons in a project!  This is a new idea-- I need help brainstorming for this contest, so all input is welcomed! ( including ideas on prizes, categories, parameters, etc,)