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......

Its A Hoot Quilt & Scrappy Cushion

Oooooooo finally finished a quilt! Decided to see what I could make using the Complete Collection (1/8m strips) by Momo.

I kept it simple for a first quilt attempt with 5" squares.

I was really surprised at how quickly and easily the front went together - not only painless but also enjoyable!


I spent a couple of days practising meandering quilting techniques, which I got the hang of. Then I decided not to quilt it that way! I wanted some clean, modern lines and for it not to look too busy so I followed the squares to quilt the layers together.

For the back I just used up left-overs and it happened to make a strip.

I chose to pull out the greys of the print by using Moda Bella Solid in Grey for the back (it will be getting a lot of use and I suspect my 2 year old will try and drag it across the floor so white was out!). I found a useful clip on utube for adding the binding to the quilt. I was surprised at how long it took me to hand sew the binding (I was probably just getting impatient by that stage!).

I used Hobbs Heirloom Premium Batting and Momo Plaid in Sky for the binding.

Things I would do differently on my next quilt:

The strip I put across the back was the same size as the blocks on the front. When I sandwiched the quilt everything matched up perfectly. However, because I chose square quilt lines which I quilted on the front, they didn't correspond exactly on the back which looks a bit odd (I've been told I'm staring at it too much!). Anyway I would either use a meandering quilting technique or if I was using straight line quilting I would make the strip on the back much larger so they do not correspond.

I probably made a novice error here but I machine stitched the binding on to the back so that all my hand stitches were then on the front. Anyway I'd do that the other way around next time.

Other than that I'm so happy with it! Love the colours of this collection!


For the cushion I just used any bits of scraps left over from the quilt (feels a bit like I got the cushion for free!). I also used a cream invisible zip and Moda Bella Solid in Natural. For the Egg cushion I just used a unit of Eggs in Fudge.


It has been great using the quilt at night while watching tv but I can't wait until the Summers' evenings when I can sit underneath my quilt on my handmade bench outside!

Actually I've used only a tiny fraction of the complete collection roll. I didn't use any of the pinks and yellows because of other colours in the room I'm going to use the quilt in. Also I'm thinking the pinks and yellows are going to look lovely as a patchwork play mat for a girl.

Speaking of which, I noticed this great free pattern that popped up on Moda recently;

Building Blocks Baby Quilt

By Hyacinth Quilt Designs and it is well worth a look for a quick quilt project.

You can view the It's A Hoot Collection at Seamstar here - dwindling stocks though!