It's here! It seems like forever ago that we designed this collection and finally it is here.
The name? Hometown.
I bet a lot of you could have guessed that.
The inspiration? You
We wanted everyone to be a part of this one. Remember a long, long time ago when I asked you to submit your hometown? The entire collection is designed around this piece. We were thrilled, and a little overwhelmed with your responses. I don't have the exact count, but we put about 1000 hometowns in this design. We tried to get everyone's in there, but had to cut it off or we would still be working on it. I hope everyone has fun trying to locate theirs when they see the fabric in person. And if you don't live in the US- there are plenty of cities and towns around the world in there, too!
The colors?
We wanted to go in the opposite direction of Sunkissed (I still love you, my sweet Sunkissed). But we wanted something a little more boy-like.
Red
We have yet to have a collection where red was in the spotlight (except for Countdown To Christmas, which is sort of a given). So we wanted red to be front and center. And for us, red is hard. Really, really hard to get right. It can be too orangey, too pink, too burgandy, too brown, etc, etc, etc. We rarely ever agree on red. Except for this one. Moda got the exact color we wanted. A true, beautiful red.
Blue
We wanted a blue to coordinate with the red, but not overpower it. We didn't want turquoise, didn't want the same blue in "Pure" and didn't want anything too dark.
Yellow
I love this yellow. Not too pastel, and not too gold. Creamy, beautiful yellow. Yellow makes everything happy (just my opinion).
Grey
Yes, we used grey in Sunkissed and again here. This time we have 2 shades that are both a little more bold than the Sunkissed grey.
Oh, there is cream, too. But you know we put cream in everything!
So here a a few pics of it all together:
Moda also did several pieces in canvas. The weight of the canvas is a little bit lighter than our past canvas, but it will be much easier to sew with. We can't wait to make pillows, aprons, bags and maybe cover some chairs with the canvas. Here are some photos of the canvas:
Okay, want to be the first on your block, in your city, state or country to have some? We are giving away a pre-cut of Hometown (we don't have one yet, but will get it to you as soon as we do). Simply comment and let us know which is your favorite colorway or print in the collection and you will be entered to win. You have until Monday. Good luck and have a great weekend!
*****Oops almost forgot- with my concentration on Hometown today, I forgot to thank all of you for voting for Sunkissed on the Modern Madness fabric competition. We are so excited to make it to the Elite Eight! We are now up against Kate Spain's Central Park. Uh-oh. It doesn't get any tougher than Central Park. But we absolutely love Kate -she is so incredibly nice and friendly and talented...and famous. So, if we lose to Kate, we will still be thrilled and feel fortunate to have made it this far. But, if you do love Sunkissed and want to vote again, you can do it here. Thanks again for all your support!
Near top of my Bucket List: make a HAND MADE quilt!
Already danced In NYC on Broadway! Oh Yeah!
Saved a teanager from suicide!
Stopped a bullie in his trackes and got the whole school behide me!
So my list is much smaller and more personal. I've wanted to do this "objective" for over 25 years. Still waiting for motivation! I want it to be an herloom??? Scared it wont look like anything!!!
Anyway. Hekp if you want!
Times a ticken! ;-)
Posted by: Danita Courtney | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Love this collection!! My favorite is the blue colorway. And the gray is a close second.
Posted by: Kathy Nadel | Friday, August 31, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Seriously, how is one to pick just one favorite? They are ALL super fabulous prints in perfect tones. I find it so hard to find the perfect combination of both and these certainly do that - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!
Posted by: Marcia Timmerman | Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10:38 AM
I love them all, but if I had to pick a colorway, I would say yellow. Congratulations! They are all beautiful!
Posted by: Colleen | Friday, November 04, 2011 at 05:44 AM
One of these days you are going to do a fabric I don't like, I'm just sure of it, but it surely hasn't happened yet! Yes, sirree, I love Hometown too!
Posted by: Bobbie23nc | Friday, June 17, 2011 at 04:28 PM
I can't believe I missed the time window for the give away. These fabric colours are awesome. I am planning a quilt for my son and it can be hard to find colours and prints that are fabulous yet not girly or childish. This new colourway is just outstanding. I just hope I don't have any difficulty finding someone in Northern Ireland whole will be stocking it!
Posted by: Celia Montgomery | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 06:51 AM
Oh I have to get all of these!!!! Absolutely stunning.
Posted by: Angela | Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 03:40 AM
Hands down BLUE!
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 04:05 AM
I love the reds!! Especially the flower print and the dots. But I like the yellow and grey too, okay I like them all!
Posted by: Jodi Sellers | Monday, May 09, 2011 at 12:57 PM
GORGEOUS! It gave me chills. My mind is reeling with all the things I want to do. I L.O.V.E all the colors but I mostly like the combination of the blue and gray. Never thought I'd be a gray person but you have converted me. Fabulous job once again!
Kay
Posted by: Kay Orser | Monday, May 09, 2011 at 12:23 AM
capital O. capital M. captial G. OMG!!!! I must, must, must, must have all of these fabrics!!!! Love them all1!!!! :)
Posted by: dawn | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 09:53 PM
ooooooh! ooooooh! the red! looooooove the red :-)
Posted by: Kathleen in Troon, Scotland | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Ever time I see one of your fabric lines I think it is my favorite and that you could never top it. Then, you do. I LOVE this fabric and cannot wait to quilt with it. My brain is already feverish with ideas.
Great job!
Posted by: Tacey Burnham | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Love the grey...and the blue.....and the yellow.....and the dot with all the colors! So cute.
Posted by: Julie Bossert | Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 02:12 AM
Gorgeous!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on this!
Posted by: Maggie G | Monday, April 25, 2011 at 09:06 AM
the blue canvas with the writing is hands down my favorite. I love all the colors together too, great line!
Posted by: Jill | Friday, April 22, 2011 at 08:53 AM
wow!!! I'm so in love this lineup! I loved sunkissed (and am still hoarding mine), but this is just so cool as well. great job, can't wait to get my hands on some. :)
Posted by: anna | Friday, April 22, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Posted by: Susan Kendrick | Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Gorgeous fabric!!
Love the red....
I wonder if Chihuahua appears on the fabric,I'm pretty sure I subscribed it.
Congratulations, you rock girls!!!
Posted by: Claudia | Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 03:18 PM
You girls are amazing!!! This line is even cuter than the last! I'm especially loving the red canvas - polka dot. OR the yellow with the flower. OR the words. Wow almost to hard to choose. Guess I'll just have to have some of ALL of it!!!!
Posted by: Kathleen Ch. | Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 09:25 PM
You have done it again!! I Just love them all but right now am looking at the yellow as my fav.....
Posted by: Shelley | Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Beautiful patterns on Hometown, must have some....
Posted by: Sue | Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I love them all, and the red ones most of all! I don't know how I can wait until they are available in the shops, but at least it will give me some time to make room for them all in my stash boxes ;-)
Posted by: mathea | Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 04:53 AM
My initial fave would be the blues....but as we head into summer (HOPEFULLY) I would have to lean more toward the rich luxe yellow palette more, followed closely by the red and blues.
Posted by: Tavia Corkum | Saturday, April 09, 2011 at 10:09 PM
hard to choose! red... or grey...Love text on fabric!!!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | Saturday, April 09, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I can't decide between the black and grey or teal and brown. I love the idea behind the line of fabric thou.
Posted by: Theresa | Saturday, April 09, 2011 at 02:13 AM
I have enjoyed admiring your new line...like many, many others, I am ever so partial to the reds...Winner, winner, Sweetwater wonder winner!! Excellent collection!!
Posted by: Susan | Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 07:50 PM
AWESOME!!! What a dazzling array of color combinations. The beauty of the reds makes my mind whirl, so I quess that would be my favorite, but I see myself buying several bundles of them all. Love your fabric lines.
Posted by: Avanelle | Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 11:29 AM
I like the reds - I agree that it is a clear red which is very hard to find. Love it all.
Posted by: Carol Jordan | Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 08:40 AM
It's a toss-up between the blue and the grey . . . or maybe between the red and the yellow . . . I don't know!
It's just all so gorgeous!
Posted by: Patricia R Campion | Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I love this line...especially the Blue and Grey...would love to cover my folding chairs with Hometown!
Posted by: Tammy A. | Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at 07:36 AM
I like the blue, no, the yellow, no, maybe the red. Okay, I LOVE it all!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on some of this!!!!
Posted by: Nancy | Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Wow!!Love you're new line. So hard to decide which would be my favorite, but I'm really loving the reds. Thanks so much for the chance to win some.
Posted by: Cheri B | Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Love the new line. I like the blue graph paper-like print. And I already found my hometown--Berkeley!
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Posted by: Margaret | Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at 04:51 PM
I NEED this fabric line! The reds are amazing! The gray is a perfect addition. I can't wait to see some quilt patterns using this fabric. I hope it's available SOON!
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at 01:31 PM
You are so right about the red...it's the perfect shade! The red would have to be my fave but I like them all. Fabulous idea with the Hometown theme! YOU GO GIRLS!!
Posted by: Charmaine McLaughlin | Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at 09:11 AM
I'm so, so happy that someone has finally designed a cool RED! What a stunning range of fabrics, I'm already planning a quilt for my bedroom - I can see the blue, grey & red lying on my white wrought-iron bed.
Posted by: Dolores | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 11:54 PM
I adore the red. I love the fabric with the nams of hometowns. Great Collection!
Posted by: Francis C. Moore | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 07:34 PM
You've done it again - just stunning!! All of it!! So hard to pick a favourite but I'd love to stitch something up using the yellows and greys for starters!
I adore the look of the multicolour polka dot too. Thanks for the chance to win some Hometown goodness :)
Posted by: WandaFish | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Brilliant! I love how they all work together so well, but if I had to narrow it down to one it would be the blue. Three guys here so blue is very very welcome. Congratulations on such a beautiful collection.
Posted by: Elizabeth@BlueClearSky | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Love any or all of the yellow prints! They make me feel happy!
Posted by: Stacy Lindblom | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Love, love, love the print with the cities and the red accents. Can't wait for it to make it to the shops!
Posted by: Karen | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:46 PM
I love the reds but which one? One with polka dots! Gorgeous line. I can't wait until it's available.
Posted by: Joanne | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:34 PM
omgoodness! i love them all. if had to choose the red and black cities print.
Posted by: ashley | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:30 PM
Can't wait to get my hands on the blue!
Posted by: Susan F | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:17 PM
I love the blue & grey--perfect for a little boy!
Posted by: Julie Humbert | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 04:11 PM
I love all of it - I think the red is my favorite. I can't wait till it's available.
Posted by: Dawnmarie | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 03:58 PM
oh my goodness...i love the gray and the yellow...beautiful...and I found my hometown..well, not where I live now, but where I grew up...I love that...
Posted by: Nancy | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Well you have done it again !!! Congradulations !!!!!! It is just georgouse !! I have become a big fan of red so I LOVE it and I also love the colors that you have chosen to go with AND as a mother of four boys I love that you went with something a little boyish :) !!!!
Posted by: Terrie | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 03:30 PM
The entire Hometown collection is stunning. I think the red is gorgeous. I love the contrast between the black and red. It makes such a crisp clean statement.
Posted by: C. Warren | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 03:16 PM