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A great big thank you to all our customers who allow us to expand our fabric offerings each year.  We couldn't do it without you!

Are there any quilters out there who cannot relate to the fabric shopping situation below?  I know I can!  :)

Once you start feeling fabric, it is hard to step away, don't you think?

May your quilting day be blessed!

New Collections - Hipster by Riley Blake, Ride by Windham and Yay Day! Organic

I hope Spring has sprung for you! We are still fighting some colder days here in Oklahoma - quite strange for us. However it hasn't stopped us from getting ready for gardening and planting. We've also been keeping busy with all of the new fabric that has been coming in. Take a peek below for a look at what's new at The Quilted Castle!

Hipster by Riley Blake It's all about color and style with Hipster by Riley Blake. With a rainbow of colors to choose from and fabulous designs like Pop, Crimp, Rain Drop and Leaf to choose from - the possibilities are endless. We have the collection in yardage. Ride by Julia Rothman for Windham Pop a wheelie in excitement for Julia Rothman's second fabric collection Ride. This bicycle inspired collection is off the chain with patterns of bicycles, wheels, road signs and much more. Strap on your helmet, peddle straight to your sewing machine and race away to your next sewing project. We have the full collection available in yardage and fat quarters. Ride 8 Fat Quarter Set by Windham Yay Day Organic by Birch We've got another adorable organic collection from Birch called Yay Day! This woodland themed collection features bears, foxes, butterflies, birch trees, polka dots and florals. Colors include something for everyone with pink, aqua, red, orange and cream. We also carry the Birch Mod Basics that coordinate so well with all of the Birch collections. The full collection is available in yardage and fat quarters. Yay Day! Organic 7 Fat Quarter Set by Birch A few coordinating fabrics from Mod Basics Organic by Birch Collections on Sale: Cosmos by Michael Miller Perfectly Perched by Robert Kaufman Modern Whimsy Organic by Robert Kaufman Spring Umbrellas by Clothworks Finally Free by Robert Kaufman

New! Petal fabric by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit and Boho by Urban Chiks for Moda

Petal by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit  Wouldn't you love to make one of these with charm packs? Classic roses in large, medium and small scales form the base of the collection rounded out by typically vintage motifs of ticking floral stripes and dots. Versatile colors include soft vintage pink, warm taupe, and summer sky blue allow for combinations that range from pale and subtle to fresh and happy.  We have the full collection in yardage.  Get yours now! We also have Fat Quarter Sets, Design Rolls and Charm Packs. Free Spirit has a stunning free quilt pattern for this collection here.   Free Spirit Petal quilt made with Petal fabric by Tanya Whelan Petal fabric collection designed by Tanya Whelan - Free Spirit  _______________________ Boho by Urban Chiks for Moda  Let’s flashback and stand out with the bold, retro vibe of Boho. Groovy, vintage inspired posies popping in trendy colors are sure to wake up your inner flower child! So Come on Get Happy and do the Hippie Hippie Shake with Boho, the latest collection from the Urban Chiks. We have the entire collection in yardage as well as precuts - Fat Quarters, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Charm Packs and Mini Charm Packs.   Boho Quilt Pattern (free pattern from Moda)   Other Recently Added Collections: Glimma Lotta Jansdotter for Windham Metro Living by Robert Kaufman PB & J by Basic Grey for Moda Jubilee by Bunny Hill for Moda Collections on Sale: Cat in the Hat by Robert Kaufman Perfectly Perched by Laurie Wisbrun  Modern Whimsy Organic by Robert Kaufman How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Robert Kaufman   The Lorax Organic by Robert Kaufman Simply Color and Mod Century 20% off using coupon code ModColor (good through 5/1/13)

 Mod Century        Simply Color

Glimma by Lotta Jansdotter for Windham

We just got our shipment of Glimma by Lotta Jansdotter. Happy! We've got the entire collection available in yardage and we have a Fat Quarter Set as well.  There will also be a kit coming very soon. Oh, and how could I forget the canvas? Yes, they printed a few designs on soft canvas. Perfect for a bag or home dec project!

Photos courtesy of Windham Fabrics and Lotta Jansdotter

New fabric! Simply Color by V & Co for Moda and Hello Sunshine by Riley Blake

Simply Color by V & Co. for Moda   The Ombre solids were the main focal point in this line. So many ideas come to mind for quilts or apparel since ombre is a very wonderful way to play with color and the different shades just add that much more depth to your design. There is real beauty in simple designs and when you incorporate different shades of the same color in one project there is a subtle radiance that can make a very simple project look breathtaking. Throw in a love of vintage textiles and you get vintage and simple modern encompassed in one line! There are some fantastic free pattern/tutorials over at Moda Bake Shop. Here are a few of my favorites using fabrics from Simply Color! The quilt above is called Skittles Quilt. It uses 4 yds and a Charm Pack for the quilt top. Love it! This is the Simply Woven quilt. Requires 2 Jelly Rolls plus yardage to make this colorful quilt. Now a non-quilt project perfect for gift giving - Simply Colorful Coasters. These cuties use 1/3 yd of a solid of your choice and a Charm Pack. Another super quick project - Herringbone Hot Pads. I love these! All that is required is a Charm Pack, 1 yd of fabric, some batting and a bit of insulating. Get a Clue with Nancy Drew by Moda Since her 1930 debut, Nancy Drew has solved over 500 cases and sold over 200 million books in 25 languages! It's no mystery that our favorite girl detective has timeless appeal among generations of fans. For the past 8 decades as an American icon, Nancy continues to touch the lives of millions worldwide through books, movies, video games, graphic novels, stationery, pajamas, posters, board games, and now- Fabric! Fans will delight in the classic Nancy Drew imagery while trying to solve the next big mystery...What to make first?! Black Shadow Nancy Drew Dot Get a Clue with Nancy Drew 1346-11 Ghost White Magnifying Glass Get a Clue with Nancy Drew 1342-11 Multi Bookcase by Moda Get a Clue with Nancy Drew 1340-16 Midnight Blue Classic Covers Panel Moda Bake Shop Project - Nancy's Mysterious Quilt Free tutorial here for this 66" x 90" quilt Hello Sunshine by Riley Blake Well hello sunshine! This newest quilt fabric collection by Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake is adorable. Birds, bright and fun florals, polka dots, stripes and plaids are included in shades of yellow, red, green, pink and blue. You cannot go wrong with this one. We have the full collection available in yardage along with coordinating solids. Oh and the kit? It is fabulous! Kit includes pattern and fabric for the 58" x 58" quilt top and binding. Sunshine Quilt Kit by Riley Blake Other Recent Collections: Blitzen Windsor Lane Picnic Pals Organic Lucy's Crab Shack Coquette Joy New Patterns: Wrapped up in Memories Quilt Pattern by Cotton Way Cupcake Countdown Quilt Pattern by Amanda Murphy Designs Tea Party Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew Inside Out Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew Easy as ABC & 123 Quilt Pattern by Shabby Fabrics Debonaire Quilt Pattern by It's Sew Emma