Ambrosia ten square giveway

Posted on October 22, 2010March 23, 2015 by Amanda Murphy — 65 Comments

Robert Kaufman, in conjunction with Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts, is sponsoring an Ambrosia Ten-Square Giveaway! I’ve designed three quilts that can be made with Ambrosia Ten-Squares and included them in my complimentary Ambrosia 3-Ways pattern. To enter, leave a comment on this blog telling me which of the three designs you prefer. Then head over the the Switch and Swatch and do the same. You must enter a comment on both blogs to be eligible to win.

You have till midnight EST on Monday the 25th to enter!

Thanks everyone!
Amanda

A Closer Look

Posted on October 21, 2010March 23, 2015 by Amanda Murphy — 2 Comments

I’ve been meaning to post scans of the Swiss Chocolate fabrics so that you could have a closer look.

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I can’t wait to see what you all make with Swiss Chocolate!

Speaking of making things, now that Ambrosia is shipping I would love to see what you all choose to create with my fabric. I’m always amazed at what sewers come up with. I’ve set up an Ambrosia Flickr group. Please head on over and upload your creations!

To Market, to Market, to buy… Swiss Chocolate!

Posted on October 20, 2010March 23, 2015 by Amanda Murphy — 1 Comment

I fedexed a box of goodies to Robert Kaufman this afternoon. Unlike some of the other things I have been working on, these I can show right away! Late last night I finished sewing on the hanging sleeve for my Swiss Chocolate complimentary quilt design for Robert Kaufman…

Quilted by Kay Giese, it uses a ten square and roll-up. Directions will be available here or at your local shop when the fabric ships in February 2010.

And because I am a design geek, I have to include this photo – I love how the light through the porch rails interacted with th fabrics…