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Get ready to Rock 'n Romance!

"I think we all need a little Rock 'n Romance in our lives. This playful and fun collection in subdued hues will allow you to reveal your inner rock-star. I hope you love it as much as I do"

-Pat Bravo

Pat Bravo's latest collection, Rock 'n Romance is about to hit your LQS and we're dying to see what you guys create with it. So we want to give you chance to get your hands on a bundle BEFORE everyone else.

Honestly, we really can't wait for you to get inspired by this rockin collection and show off all the projects, clothing and quilts. *swoon*

As always, we will have some amazing fashion(with pattern references) for the video (.. you are following Pat on Instagram and Twitter right? cuz if so you are getting some cool sneak peeks into what we are sewing up) AND we have a couple of really cool quilts to go along with this "too-cool" collection. Stay tuned!!!

So now what's up for grabs?

4 LUCKY WINNERS will win a fat quarter bundle in one of the Heartbreaker or Dreammaker coloways .

This giveaway is being hosted through Rafflecopter (isn't their logo the cutest thing!?) so sign up below!

Four chances to win on Rafflecopter (must be done through them since the winner is picked through that program):

1. 1. What colorway from Rock 'n Romance speaks to you more?
2. 2. Like Pat Bravo on Facebook.
3. 3. Follow Pat Bravo on Twitter.
4. 4. Tweet about the giveaway.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck ladies & gents!

Fat Quarter Gang - Fabric Envelopes by In Color Order

 

Hi! It’s Jeni, from In Color Order, here to share my latest tutorial for the Fat Quarter Gang, Fabric Envelopes!

These are so easy to make, and I’ve included two sizes for you to choose from! The smaller size is perfect for holding business cards, loyalty cards, or any other small things! The larger size is great for keeping coupons, reciepts or your grocery list!


I choose a bright, fresh mix of prints from a variety of Art Gallery collections! Ready to sew? Let’s get started!

Materials:

- 8 Fat Quarters: Squared Fashion (Paradise), Innocent Charm Rose (Coquette), Floralism Fresh Grass (Modernology), Passionate Spirit Teal (Summerlove), Pink Orchid Sparkles (Paradise), Imperial Fuchsia (Bazaar Style), Millefiori Dark (Bespoken), and Fashion Mood Intense (Bespoken).

- 1/4 yard Medium-weight fusible interfacing

- Coordinating Thread

- Snaps (optional)

Notes: 1/4” seam allowance unless otherwise noted.

Finished Sizes:

Coupon Envelope (large) -  8” x 4.75”
Card Envelope (small) - 4.5” x 3”

This is enough fabric to make both sizes! You can also choose from two different closures, stitching the envelope partially closed, or using snaps!

Patchwork is also optional! You could create envelopes with only a two fabrics, or with strips, squares, or even a tiny quilt block on the back! Mix it up and have fun! :)

To get the full tutorial Download Jeni Baker - Fabric Envelopes.

Want to get your hands on this lovely set of Fat Quarters? Enter to win over on Jeni's Blog In Color Order. She has all the "How to's" on her site.

And don't forget to be eligible you must ...

Follow us on your fav social media platform (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter)

and Subscribe to our blog to stay up to date on all thing AGF & the Fat Quarter Gang!

 

Enter to win today! Giveaway open until Friday, Sept 7th.

Happy Sewing,

<3 AGF Team & The Fat Quarter Gang

Fat Quarter Gang - Must Dash Little Lap Quilt by I'm A Ginger Monkey

Hi,  Katy Jones here from the I'm A Ginger Monkey blog. Today I am going to share with you my Must Dash Little Lap Quilt tutorial. This quilt has style and sophistication (hence the mustache appliques.. ha ha ha)

So lets start with what you'll need to make this quilt top (measures 38" x 47")

Materials:

    - 10 Fat Quarters *FQs (Rhapsodia was used here)
    - Fusible web (I prefer steam a seam 2 lite)
    - Download Mustdash template


First up press your FQs and cut EACH FQ into 2 10" squares for a total of 20 squares.

With the leftover fabrics print and cut out your Download Mustdash.

Following the manufacturers directions for the fusible web, make a total of 20 moustache shapes - 2 from each fabric.

Fold each of the 10" squares into quarters, pressing with your finger to leave a crease, and line up a moustache shape with the centre folds. Iron onto the background squares as per the manufacturers directions, and stitch into place using your preferred applique stitch. I used a regular straight stitch, but you could zig zag or use the button hole stitch.


Now lay out your blocks in 5 rows of 4, either on a design wall or floor. Move 'em around until you have a layout you like where the colours and patterns are evenly balanced.

Sew each row together, one by one, and press seams to alternating sides - eg rows 1, 3, 5 to the left and rows 2, 4 to the right. This helps match up your seams and let's them sit nicely together as you assemble the quilt top.


Sew the rows together into a top and press well all over.

To finish your quilt you will need:
    - 1.5 yards of fabric for backing
    - Piece of wadding measuring 44" x 53"
    - 1/2 yard fabric for binding

Thank you guys for tuning in to the Fat Quarter Gang and please join the fun and sew along... join our Flickr group (it may or may not..but mostly may.. include random prizes).

As always we have a giveaway!!!  :)

Giveaway Rules(dum dum dummm)

For I'm A Ginger Monkey:

Leave a comment of I'm A Ginger Monkey's blog.

For Art Gallery Fabrics

Follow us on your fav social media platform (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter)

Subscribeto our blog to stay up to date on all thing AGF & the Fat Quarter Gang!

Happy Sewing :)

<3 Love,

The Fat Quarter Gang & AGF team

*** Want the PDF? Check out AGF Consumer site for previous member projects and their PDF's ****

And the winners are.....

The winners of Art Gallery Fabrics "Mended Heart's" kit Valentine's Day Giveaway are:

Kate Schmidt - Romantic "Mended Heart" kit

Ga447  -  Traditional "Mended Heart" kit

Nurseli - Modern "Mended Heart" kit

Beth - Funky "Mended Heart" kit

Congrats Ladies!!!

Please send an email to anais.cowley@artgalleryfabrics.com with your address so that we can promptly ship these beauties to you.

We would like to thank everyone that participated and commented. The responses were so beautiful and really made us so happy. It is heart warming to see and hear all the positive feedback.

Check back frequently because we have something else in the works and another chance to win some cool stuff!

Below is the random.org app we used to select the winner. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mended Hearts Kit

In honor of Valentine's Day we wanted to share a simple project that makes a great gift for that special sewer or quilter in your life.

This kit is great for sisters, mothers, daughters.... well you get the point. Show someone you care with a "Mended Hearts" mending kit

This kit is extremely easy to make. Below is what you will need:

 What goes in the kit.....

And the final product will look like...

 GIVEAWAY

Since you are the best fans EVER we are going to giveaway 4 kits individually themed.

Themes are:

1. Romantic

 

2. Funky

 

 

 

3.  Traditional

 

4. Modern

 Kit will include a tape measure, buttons, ripper, safety pins, thimble, scissors, pack of needles, pack of pins, 1 spool of coordinating thread and a small bundle of fabrics matching the theme of the kit..... Wow that's a lotta stuff!

 

To enter the GIVEAWAY you must:

1. Like us on Facebook

2. Must comment on this blog and let us know which kit you would like to win.

 

Giveaway closes Friday, Febuary 10th. Good Luck :)

 

Love,

Pat Bravo & AGF Team

xoxox

 

Bo Peep giveaway winners!!

Did I say I was going to close the giveaway on Friday? OOOOOPSSSS!!! My bad. I completely forgot... Well, actually more people got the chance to enter during the weekend :)

Loved and read ALL the comments. Thank you so very much and CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS!

Roll the drums...

1st prize

Cheers to:

Kristin said...

"Love them all, but have to go with purple as its my favorite colour. Thanks very much."

Kristin, you won a complete purple version kit (fabrics + pattern). Congrats!!

 

2nd prize

Cheers to 

Kitty said...

"Great skirt! Love them all, maybe a slight preference for the Coquette version.
FB friend and longtime admirer of your creative genius"

Kitty, you won a pattern. Congrats!!

 

3rd prize

Cheers to

Tamie said...

"I'd go with the pink and grey one."

Tamie, you won a pattern. Congrats!!

 

So please don't forget to EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS at pat@patbravo.com

 

Love, Pat

The BO PEEP SKIRT official promo + GIVEAWAY!

Hello my sweet friends! 

I must apologize for my looong absence on this blog! A lot has happened in the past few weeks, including my trip to my native Argentina, an expansion of our warehouse/offices, and the usual juggling between fabric design, pattern design, quilt design, you know the drill! 

So, I know the girls in the AGF team kept you guys posted on some of the stuff going on here, especially the thing I'm most excited about right now; the BO PEEP SKIRT PATTERN!

I love this pattern and I'm sure you will too!! Featuring double layers & gathering detail on the side, this flirty high-waisted skirt is as easy to wear as it is to make!

The skirt has a zipper on the back of the waist. I thought that because many of you could be a zipper first-timer, a very detailed section with many pictures it's included. Isn't that cool?

You know my CD patterns, they come in a CD containing more than 40-page PDF file with detailed diagrams and step by step hi-resolution pictures. And don't forget that the real size templates are included.

I'm so in love with this skirt! We shot this reaaally cool video promo and I wanna share it with all of you! 

What fabric combination do you like most? 

This pattern will be available at your local quilt shop next week... but... if you tell me which one is your fave right now you could be taking home THE BO PEEP PATTERN + the FABRIC to make it in your favorite combination free!!!! 

Other two winners will be taking the pattern as well (so, 3 winners!)... don't miss the chance! 

I'll close the giveaway this Friday this 16th, and will choose the winners randomly. 

Oh, and have you stopped by my Facebook Page?? "Like" it and let me know for a double chance on the giveaway, yay! 

Have a great week everyone and GOOD LUCK!!!!! 

 

Love, Pat

Color Alert: New Pure Elements.

Hey! How was the weekend? Mine was pretty good, caught up with some much-needed rest, haha! 

Now, some of you may be familiar with my line of solids, PURE ELEMENTS. I'm reaaally excited about it and it's had amazing reception so I'm thinking, why stop? 

Last season I launched the line with 10 brand new colors, and now I've added 6 more to match my newest collections and whatever you have in your stash! 

Let me introduce them to you:

Parisian Blue. Well, the name says it all; let's just say, if you were going to Paris tomorrow, this is the tone of blue you should use to make your cocktail dress. 

Dark Citron: I really like this green cause it's so vibrant and easy to use! 

Tender Green: Very similar to what's known as "mint green", is definitely the color of the season. Trust me on this one guys! 

Ash: Grey just got better! A soft tone that goes really well with vibrant colors. Specially for modern projects!

 
Quartz Pink: Because there's no such as thing as "too much pink".

Caviar: To be quite honest I'm not much of a black kinda girl, but it is a classic! Now I kinda wanna make myself a little black dress. Don't you?

Hope you like my color choices, any favorites? Any color suggestions? Would love to hear!

  

Hope to hear from all of you!

Love,

Pat.

ps. Download the full PDF here with all the pictures and more!

ps2. Like me on Facebook, giveaway still up and running! 

New Facebook Page + Giveaway

This week's been crazy with work but at the same time it was cool since it was super productive... I'm reaaally excited about the collections I'm working on right now even though they're giving me major headaches, hahaha! But it's cool, I'm used to it. The result is always worth it ;) 

I also used this week to prepare my own Facebook Page, Pat Bravo. Why? Cause I'd like to keep you updated with everything that goes down at my studio, my life, and also be able to offer you guys the chance to win cool prizes by only "liking" my page. As simple as that!

So, counting with the fact that almost every human being on this planet has a Facebook profile lol, I invite you all to take a look at my page and become a part of my life... don't be shy! 

And, if you "Like" my page, you'll be given the opportunity to take home one big fat juciy prize, learn all about it here.

Also receive the inside scoop on behind the scenes pics&videos, fabric collections sneak peeks, tips&tutorials and more!

See you guys there... hope you have an awesome weekend :)

Love,

Pat.

Giveaway Winners.

Hey! I wanna thank you all for entering the Oval Elements giveaway! Glad to see every color was mentioned, it wasn't like one color was the big left-out loser, lol. 

Sooooo... let's get down to business: the winners for this giveaway are...

Wendy Scott (comment #7)

and

Michelle (comment #53)

Congrats and thanks for participating!

Get in touch with me to receive your prizes girls... 

Love you all and have a great LONG weekend (woohoo!) 

Pat.