About 11 a.m. this morning I was getting very anxious for our trusty UPS man to get here. At 11:15- no UPS. At 11:30 no UPS. At 11:45 no UPS. I was about to give up and just go have lunch at 11:55. Then I heard the truck! Hooray! It's here.
Don't get me wrong. I love Authentic. But after a whole summer of seeing anything and everything that could be made with it, I was ready for Make Life...
Maybe it's because I love happy, bright colors. Maybe it's because it is about 35 degrees here today (when it should be 75). Maybe it's because we have 2 weeks until Quilt Market and my mom needs to design and make about 8 different quilts with it. Whatever it is, it arrived and I love it!
Now, here is a little background about the collection. We actually got our inspiration from an HGTV commercial that ran several years ago. By the way, HGTV is on our television about 95% of the time. My husband is sick of it, but he is now kind of hooked on House Hunters. Anyway, in the commercial, several of the HGTV stars promoted their show by saying Make Life_____ and then they would fill in the blank with a different word. I can't remember exactly what they said, but it went something like this: Make Life Simple, Make Life Colorful, Make Life Fun, etc.
Well, we came up with our favorite Make Life... phrases and put them into a collection. Here it is!
I will show you my mom's pattern designs when she gets them done. She is sewing in her basement, and we may not see her for the next two weeks.
Thank you, thank you Moda for letting us design another collection. We are incredibly happy with it!
The contest winner will be announced next Wednesday. Good Luck!
posted by Lisa
Love it, especially the black/white. What a wonderful theme! I just found your site and am overwhelmed at your selection.
Posted by: Barbara Bateman | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 08:42 PM
LOVE IT!!! Everything about your SWEETWATER!
Red is always the B E S T.
Posted by: Ethel Alderson | Thursday, February 07, 2013 at 08:35 AM
I love all this fabrics. How can I buy some and I want to ask whether you send in my country Cyprus. Thank you in advance.
Rena Rallis
Posted by: Rena Rallis | Thursday, June 07, 2012 at 07:09 AM
I always love the muted greens. I am looking for the exact greens of this palette to use on a front door. Moda wins again. They always have the best colors and patterns.
Posted by: Nancy Paulsen | Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at 07:34 AM
WOW! It has to be the red along with the words and phrases! Those 2 just make an incredible statement joy and happiness. With summer coming, your new line "Make Life..." is absolutely perfect!
Posted by: Carol Larson | Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 05:56 PM
I love these! I love the greens the best!
Posted by: Beth Shaffer | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 09:04 AM
after thinking about it, i am saying the GREEN is my favourite! green is always so versatile! you can either go spring fresh or fading fall :)
Posted by: June Stonehouse | Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 09:57 PM
Just thought you should know...
I'm obviously late to the quilting party and am so sad I wasn't into all this when your Make Life line came out! I love this fabric! Oh... and Sunkissed too... wish they were both easier to find!
Looking forward to your future stuff! You guys are great!
Posted by: Babychaser | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 07:54 PM
This time of year I have to have yellow. The gray days have been too long and I am ready for the sunshine!!!!
Posted by: Lesley Jorden | Saturday, April 02, 2011 at 08:51 AM
My vote is for the Red! Never have enough Red. I love all the colors & I love this collection. I would love to win some!
Posted by: GG | Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 02:06 PM
Well, it is hard for me to say... I am usually buying green, but I have been trying to broaden my color spectrum. I really like them all. Blue seems to be calling, but then again so is the purple. I'll just take a yard of each! That's what I tell my friends at the quilt shop! Which I had room for all that fabric!
Posted by: Gale Imig | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:51 AM
I love the yellows but more than colors I love the words of inspiration that is incorporated in your fabric lines...keep them coming!
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 07:15 AM
I love all the fabrics, but I love the blue more...
Posted by: nadila | Thursday, February 03, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I'm drawn to the green but all are fantastic-I love all of your designs!
Posted by: DEANNA | Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM
I love the yellow and of course the green!!!
Posted by: Marie Josee | Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at 12:13 PM
I love all these colours, but always light blue is my strong favorite! All the packet is wonderfull and I'm dreaming to get one day something like that. For me it looks even more beoutiful because where I live it is very difficult to find any nice materials for patchworks. Still I have managed to make many beautifull things. Thank you very much also for inspiration and motive to work 'here alone'!
Posted by: Teje Karjalainen | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Green of course! But I do love the yellow as well....
Posted by: Karen Benke | Monday, March 29, 2010 at 07:53 AM
I love the blues and the browns. The blue reminds me of a sunny summer sky, and the browns remind me of chocolate. What could be better? I love browns and blues together.
Posted by: Lisa | Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 08:54 PM
I love it all-especially those yummy polka dots!!
Posted by: Candice Palmer | Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 05:51 PM
So hard to decide since I LOVE them all and can't wait to have some of my very own. Need to start sewing spring clothes for my 5 beautiful children. "WE" have decided we really like the green!
Posted by: Cindy G | Monday, March 15, 2010 at 01:36 PM
After a long winter I need something bright - I'm liking the yellow!
Posted by: Shelley | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 09:17 PM
Love the blue!!! I would really love to see some in differnt shades of orange!! Cannot wait to get some of these fabrics!!!!
Posted by: Sheryl Hansen | Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 02:13 PM
It's Wednesday. Is the the day you announce the winner? I'm so excited. Someone will get something beautiful.
Lori
Posted by: Lori | Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 09:58 AM
All of the colors are so beautiful, it's hard to pick just one. Since blue is my favorite color however, I pick the blue. It's so restful and calming. I can picture taking a nap under a blue quilt mixed with some chocolate brown. Good recipe for sweet dreams.
Posted by: Lori | Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 09:30 AM
I love the blue! It is so calming. It makes me smile and want to give it a big hug and squeeze! I am fairly new to quilting and with beautiful fabric like this, I can't help adding another hobby to my life!
Posted by: Jill Rand | Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Love the yellow! But the red and blue are pretty too...and green has always been a favorite. So nice! I can't wait for them to be available! Hmm what shall I make?!
Posted by: Belva | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 08:54 AM
As always, I am soooo far behind everyone else. I am new to reading blogs and have some favs. When I saw these gorgeous fabrics on "A Quilting Life", I Quilt-shopped them right away and was very disappointed they won't be available till Feb. boo-hoo. My favorite color is the yellow because it's a happy color in this dull time of winter and because the yellow with the writings has all the colors and is up-lifting in these times of troubles. I can't seem to find the link as to who won your lovely collection.(really, I love all the colors you have designed, but yellow made me smile.) Was it Sherri from "A Quilting Life"? I should get something from her for all the plugs I've given her blog.
Looking forward to getting some of your "Make Life Sweet" line in February, so very gratefully yours, Luba
Posted by: Luba Kale | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 06:08 PM
My favorite is the green, followed by the blue. Great colors, especially to warm up the cold weather!
Posted by: Dania Kinney | Monday, December 21, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Hi Gals,
Love your site. Absolutely mental for your fabrics, especially the "Make Life" line! But I have a terrible problem: I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - where can I find this fabric here? Help :)!
Posted by: I. Torchia | Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 07:26 PM
I love the yellow.
Posted by: Deb Scheibel | Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 08:29 PM
I'm a sucker for red polka dots but the yellow . . the green, the blue! The black . . Would love to win red most of all, though. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Donna | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:33 AM
WOW! I love it all. Great colors! If I had to choose one I would pick orange but I could see myself using all of them. Can't wait to sew something with it!
Posted by: kelly | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Green...no...blue,no...ORANGE. I love them all!
Posted by: Jenn Davis | Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I love them all! As a shop owner, I will definatley be trying to get some of this in.
Posted by: Deb Smith | Monday, October 12, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Green Green and Green. There is never enough green in the world.
Posted by: Leah | Friday, October 09, 2009 at 04:00 AM
Hello -
Usually I go for green but for some reason I'm drawn to the blue. Must be the chocolate in the blue. Of course they make each other look all the more beautiful when all together!
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Graff | Friday, October 09, 2009 at 03:28 AM
I love the whole collection, but I'm drawn to the green.
Posted by: Lisa V | Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Great fabric. Love the green color the most, but love them all.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawnOh5vlE05cdYZBIkNGkGIZDr2si7pjj0U | Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 07:34 AM
love love love the words... :) What a fun collection. I'll always love green best...
Posted by: kelly | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 09:26 PM
I'm so excited. I hope I win. I've made two quilts with Authentic and can't wait to get my hands on some of this. My faves are the red, then blue.
Posted by: Jan | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 06:11 PM
First the green
second the chocolate brown
Posted by: Marcia | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 04:52 PM
I love them all - very hard to choose just one but I would pick the chocolate brown.
Posted by: Jan | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 04:05 PM
sorry if this is a re-post, I don't see my previous one. Red is my favorite, love the little paisleys.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1345161751 | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Love it all, but red is my favorite
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1345161751 | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Gosh. They're all lovely. Do we have to choose? Can't we just spread them all out and roll in them? Soak up some of that good feeling that seems inherent in fun fabrics?
If we have to choose, I guess I'd go for the yellow, as they are sure to brighten and warm the drizzly fall days we're having. But then, the blues are so serene, and the browns so yummy. Green has always been a favorite color, and then there's the red. Oh, dear, how to decide?
Posted by: Missy | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 08:44 AM
How many fabrics are in each colorway? I can't decide; they are all yummy.
Posted by: Kathy Sims | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Love the blue! I can't wait to get my hands on some of that blue and brown stripe . . . .
Posted by: Anna Pilcher | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 05:41 AM
I love them all, but my favourite would be the blue. It has so much potential and would fun to work with.
Posted by: Susan Brownlee | Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Saaweeet!! This collection is adorable. I think I like the yellow best. Every color is great.
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 08:30 PM
So, am I too late to get my name in? Just found this site and LOVE the fabric designs - can't wait to see what "Mom" comes up with for quilt designs! - Marlene
Posted by: Sipiweske Quilts | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:56 AM