New Hideaway Collection Just In!

The complete collection of Hideaway by mother & daughter combo, Lauren and Jessi Jung is now at Seamstar.

With 4 colourways and 33 delightful prints, we are so so pleased with these fabrics.

Here is our top 5 reasons why this is a fabulous collection:

1.Versatility.
So many different things would look great made out of this collection. In fact we challenge you not to be able to find something you like here!

We have been really pleased to be able to collaborate with the ultra-talented Abi from Sew You who has made these stunning items from some fabric we sent over;

Gadget cases (if you're ever stuck for a gift then pop over to Sew You for some lovely things);

Our favourite, this lovely case with all the detailing and lining;

If you need more inspiration then have a look at these quirky cushions, quilts and bags by Lauren:

We think this Glade print (available in 4 colours) would look adorable made into some lounge pants for a little one!

Plus watch out for our Hideaway quilt soon with a Measurements & Materials list.

2.Detail of the prints
We've had this collection for over a week and are still finding things (which is also one of the reasons this collection would make great items for little ones, they'll be picking out details for ages). The Tapestry print has a tiny spider's web which is repeated in the Timepiece print.

Spot the little person in the Cuckoo Clock print!

3.Scale of the prints

The prints are tiny and so cute! Obviously having tiny prints is perfect for quilting but also for lining purses, tiny bunting, needle cases etc.

4.Scandinavian inspired quirky loveliness
Hands up, who doesn't love Scandinavian design. No one!

5.Colourways
All 4 colourways are lovely. The reds aren't an overpowering red but a gorgeous orange-red.

The sky blues are to die for and all the greens and yellows just, well, make you happy.

What's more, the fabrics will look great at any time of year. Choose a colour to suit the seasons.

We have a Price Match Promise plus a Multi Meter Discount on all of the fabrics in this collection.

As always we have a variety of bundles for this collection.

You can choose by colourway; Clover, Sunflower, Poppy or Sky.

Or the complete collection (look out for an extra freebie on our Newsletter).

Or a Moda Layer Cake for a little piece of it all.

Also a Mini Gingham bundle which is gorgeous & useful!

p.s. Did we mention we like this collection?
p.p.s. You may be aware that our favourite collection of ALL time is Wonderland by Momo (we are often going on about it, or anything Momo for that matter!).
Well, we have a new favourite collection of all time – Hideaway!

Checkout Sew You for gifts and inspiration below......

Australian Fabric Day!

I'm really pleased that lots of new fabrics have arrived from Oz......

Firstly Saffron Craig's entire new collection called Forest Elementals was delivered last week. It's a move away from the quirky owl and fairy characters of the last two collections. This time Saffron has created 'mythical scenes' with Elks, Birds and Flowers. Here are a couple of prints from the Purple/Magenta colourway (we also have the Aqua/Brown colourway):

Now I'm yet to make a quilt but have been inspired recently both by Lily's Quilts blog and having seen the quilt kit from Saffron Craig to make this Forest Elementals quilt.

I have put a couple of Elk Quilt bundles in the shop with PDF Pattern to make the gorgeous quilt above. Check them out here.

Also Fat Quarterly have a brilliant article on Quilting Blocks they have made using the collection (and thanks to Fat Quarterly for allowing me to use their pics). I think it is wonderful how you can give different people the same collection and they each come up with something totally different and gorgeous:

My favourite Quilting Block is this one (because they've even managed to sneak one of my favourite collections in - Wonderland by Momo);


AND I found some Snip Snip Sky in my fabric unit - When I saw it I couldn't believe it hadn't been sold as it was so popular and then I realised it was because it wasn't on the website - doh!!! I've just added the last 4 meters of Momo's Snip Snip onto the website.

It complements the Aqua/Brown colourway so I may make an attempt at my first Quilting Block myself.....

Also from Australia I've had a new delivery from sproutdesign to add more fabrics to our current collection. As always, these are gorgeous. Hand printed on heavier weight cotton so perfect for light upholstery or extra special project. Here are a couple of prints but you can check out everything we have in stock by following the sproutdesign link above:

That's all for now. I had hoped to be able to show some finished sewn items but alas no matter what time I stay up until there just is not enough hours in the day!

More buses....I mean, lovely fabrics have arrived...

Yet another quick blog i'm afraid, just to say some more new fabric have arrived. This time Hunky Dory by Chez Moi. Really lovely pastels and quirky little flowers.

I've been working flat out all week uploading all the new fabrics and now need to go and put my feet up :)

oh before I go i've ordered lots of patterns from around the world so i'm hoping they will arrive over the next few weeks. Also after all this hard work i'm going to sew something as a treat! I'm thinking a Summer top for me and now i've written it here i'll have to do it :)