Tag: samarra khaja novelties

  • Blog Tour Stop: Nancy Zieman’s “Quick Column Quilts”

    When I was invited by the amazing Nancy Zieman to participate in her blog tour for her new book, Quick Column Quilts, I thought two things: a) Can a tour, albeit a virtual one, merit a new shoe purchase? (please, like I need a reason), and b) Which of Nancy’s beautiful quilt designs would I…

  • Happy September! | Cops ‘N Robbers Debut

    Summer’s over. Yup I know. But hey, don’t feel too robbed because, guess what, these bad boys debut this month!  Keep your eyes peeled and be at the ready to identify these suspects in any fine fabric establishment that carries these Timeless Treasures exclusives! And remember, if your shop doesn’t have them, tell ‘em to…

  • Summer Redux

    Hellooooooooooo. Remember me? I know, I know. Well, here’s the abbreviated gist: I’m working on my first book! Yup, you heard me right. Although it seems like I’ve fallen off the face of the earth (er, is that what that breeze is?), I’ve actually been fully consumed with creating and writing and creating some more. It’s…

  • Great Gotham: In Stores Now!

    April is just about over and my new Great Gotham collection is out and available in fabric stores now!  If you have a thing for New York City, taxis, transportation, maps, and who knows, maybe even epically-detailed pen + ink illustrations, Great Gotham just might tick all those boxes for you in one fell swoop. Fuggedaboudit! Insider fun fact: When…

  • Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 9 Blog Tour : Meet Samarra

    Happy Monday, fellow Computer Screen-Staring People of the World! For those of you who don’t know me, what on earth took you so long? Hmmmm? Fine, fine, water under the bridge. Let’s move on, shall we? I’m so glad you’re here! I’m an artist, illustrator and graphic designer; the list is probably technically longer, but I don’t…

  • SK’s Mini Fabric Giveaway Winner ANNOUNCED!

    Woohoo, it’s time to announce the winner of my mini fabric giveaway! First, let me tell you that I really loved reading all your entries. I’m happy to know that my Great Gotham collection is so popular already and brings back great NYC memories for many of you. I’m also happy to hear which fabrics…

  • Modern Traditional Mini Quilt Challenge!

    Hey, hey, did you hear about the great Modern Traditional Mini Quilt Challenge announced yesterday over at Timeless Treasures and Dear Stella? If you thought you might enter but don’t have just the right Timeless Treasures fabric to add to your Mini Quilt entry, not to worry because here’s where I save the day like the…

  • No Foolin’: Recent Sewing Projects

    Firstly, Happy April Fools’ Day. Secondly, I have no pranks for you today. Sold out of them yesterday and getting restocked tomorrow, so today, you’re just plain outta luck. Sorry. Now on to more interesting things… Here’s another bunch o’ stuff I’ve been up to recently. I figured it would be nice to post these…

  • Is It Spring Yet?

    Don’t answer that. No really, don’t. What I will happily acknowledge is that the March/April issue of Generation Q magazine is popping up on bookstore shelves faster than daffodil blooms can make up their minds. Although I still haven’t gotten my dirty little paws on a copy (arghhhhhh, I’m too impatient for this!), I did…

  • PURR Pillow Tutorial Time!

    Want to make this most PURRfect pillow for your favorite feline friend? See? I can totally read your mind. Well, head on over to the Timeless Treasures blog now and see how I made it using my brand new Thumbprint Cats fabric! Your cat will love you for it… …or maybe just follow you around demanding…