Mama Said Sew. Oh, that might be one of the cutest phrases I've ever heard. It was about a year ago when we learned of a new fabric store in Fort Collins, Colorado- just about 80 miles from us. So, of course we had to go check it out.
Cute name, cute sign, cute everything! You may remember me talking about the shop last year when we photographed our "Hometown" quilts at the store. If you are anywhere near Fort Collins, take a trip into Old Town and visit "Mama Said Sew". You won't be disappointed.
The store and the name left quite an impression on us. We all had the same thought: what a perfect name for our next fabric line. But we didn't feel right about just "taking" the name and using it. So after weeks of contemplating, we finally decided that it never hurts to ask. And it sure didn't. Because Angela, the owner of Mama Said Sew, was so kind and generous and allowed us to use the name. So thank you, thank you, thank you, Angela for your generosity. Every time I see the selvage of our new fabric, I think of that store. And I hope that you will, too.
So, today we are officially introducing our newest line of fabric, Mama Said Sew. It won't arrive in stores until sometime in August or September, but here is your first look.
We wanted to do something similar to one of our most popular lines of fabric, Authentic. That collection was black, cream and green. If you don't remember, here is a look:
Of course, we didn't want to make it too similar (cause that would be boring), so instead of green, we wanted an entirely different accent color. We tried almost everything- all different shades of blue and turquoise, some different greens, but ultimately decided on red. We also threw grey in there. Because grey is good with everything (just my opinion). The collection ended up black, cream, red and grey.
The theme of the collection is, of course, sewing. The one thing we had to include- that we borrowed from Authentic- was a newspaper print. It is easily the one piece of fabric that we receive the most e-mails about, the one that is most asked about, and the one that nobody can find anymore. Until now. Except this one defines sewing words.
So this is just a little warning- Moda will only print this one time (I'm about 99% sure of that). If you see it somewhere and want it- you might want to get it then. Otherwise, I might not be able to help you 2-3 years from now when someone e-mails me in a panic because they can't find that newspaper print.
Our other vision for this collection is two-colored quilts: think grey and cream, red and cream and black and cream. Of course, we think that the colors look great all mixed together, but there is nothing more striking than a two-colored quilt. My mom's working on a black and cream one right now that I can't wait to show you.
So on to the fabric- here it is in black:
The first print in the above photo is one of my favorites in the collection. When my sister finished designing it, she handed it to me and wanted to know if I could tell what it said.
I love how at a distance, it just looks like a graphic-type design, but up close, "sew" can be read easily.
Here is the grey collection:
And the red:
And you know, everytime we get a new collection we have a contest and give some away. So, if you want to be one of the very first people to have Mama Said Sew, this is what you need to do.
We always have fun naming the different prints in the collection. This time, we used all sewing-related words. For instance, the flower print is called "Lazy Daisy", the dictionary print is "Sewing Guide" and the gingham is called "The Bias". What do you think the zig-zag print is called (hint: it's not zig zag!).
We have tried this before with Reunion, but it hit a snag. A few of you did a little "cheating" and went to the Moda site to find the awnsers. This time, I made sure Mama Said Sew wasn't on their site yet so everyone gets a fair chance.
So all you need to do is leave a comment telling us what you think the zig zag print is named and what your favorite print in the collection is. We are giving away a pre-cut of the collection, but won't have it until at least a couple of months. We will choose a random winner next week. Good Luck!
At first I thought "Chevron", but then I remembered that isn't a sewing term. I love "Rickrack" for the name. This whole line is wonderful. I found your blog through http://alittlebitbiased.blogspot.com/2013/03/sew-classic-sampler-new-pattern-and.html
My favorite fabric is the pinwheel one. So cute!
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Mama said sew. Mama also said clean up your room and don't be rude. I love all the beautiful fabrics in that store. You most be in heaven every time you go in there.
Posted by: Mike | Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Coming in late and read the other comments. I want a different one, SO, "not a straight line". LOL!
Posted by: Lucy Dufendach | Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 07:19 AM
The first thing that popped into my mind was one of my favorite things,RIC-RAC!!!!
Posted by: Machelle | Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 04:20 AM
My guess would be Ric Rac. ADORABLE collection!
Posted by: Melissa | Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 01:23 PM
Ric rac, of course!!! I love anything ric rac! Love the colors!!
Love the new line and adore the name... mama said sew!!!
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The zig zag fabric reminds me of a heart beat monitor! Beacause this line is pure love. I can't wait until it comes out!! I love the whole line, but I especially love the sewing term fabric!!
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Posted by: Chanel Wallet | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 02:32 AM
Of course rick rack came to mind for me too... but, I also thought of Ribbing (which really hasn't the marketing zing of rick rack, and who but a clothing sewist would think of that! Let's go with Rick Rack!
Posted by: Karen Alexander | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 08:21 PM
I'm certainly not the first to think it, but I think ric-rac is the name. I love the text prints!! All are wonderful though!
Posted by: Terri | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 04:27 PM
What a beautiful line - can't wait until it's available!
My guess is overlock / (or serge or whatever terms is common) - before I got my overlocker, I was taught to use a zigzag stitch on raw edges...
Posted by: Emma | Thursday, May 03, 2012 at 07:03 PM
I think ric-rac is the perfect name for the print but I have to say I like the medallion print. I especially like it in grey with the cream background.
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Posted by: Connie Clark | Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM
I think the fabric is called: Back and Forth. I love it all but especially the red fabric with the name of the quilts on it. I also love Mama Said Sew, the sweet little shop in Fort Collins. It is one of my most favorite places.
Posted by: Karen | Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 08:53 PM
I think the name is probably already said but I will think outside the box and say it is called 'crazy'. That is how i feel sometimes when I see such beautiful collections. :)
Posted by: Kris | Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 03:54 PM
I think it's called ric-rac. Love the prints with the little pinwheels. And happy to see those lovely greys.
Posted by: Christine | Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 03:14 PM
My first thought was Pretty Pinking Shears. As I scrolled down to the comment box, I caught a couple of glimpses using pinking but decided to go ahead with my first guess even though it was already mentioned. I also thought of Gathering stitch since that is another method of gathering using the zigzag stitch. I think the whole line is very nice but particularly like the greys.
Posted by: Sharon Colburn | Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 10:17 AM
My first thought was chevron, but since that's not really a sewing term...Clean Finish? My favorites are a toss-up between the pinwheels, the "Sew" print and the "Sewing Guide." But there isn't one I don't want...so picking a favorite is hard!
Posted by: Stephanie H | Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Since Rick Rack and pinking have already been taken, my next thought would be "straight out of line" or "Drunkard's Path". It's hard to pick a favorite but the graphic "sew" print would make an interesting background.
Posted by: Jill | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 08:35 PM
"Pinked" would be a really cute name for it, so that's my guess :). I'm having a hard time choosing just one favorite fabric though - I love them all!
Posted by: Kara | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 11:18 PM
The first thing that came to mind was 'pinking shears'. The whole line is beautiful, but I think that my fav print would have to be the 'sewing guide' which is simply brilliant!
Posted by: Melissa | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 10:04 PM
I loooove this collection! So much fun. :) My guess is pinking shears.
Posted by: Rebecca | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 09:47 PM
Ric rac of course! ;)
And I love the sew print, it's really cool looking!
Posted by: Liz | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 02:11 PM
O.K. I am putting in my two cents in also and am with the "Ric Rac" followers.
My favorite is the white with red pinwheels. Excellent fabric designs and can't wait to see the quilts, etc. made with this line of fabric.
Posted by: Sandy E. | Sunday, April 08, 2012 at 05:35 AM
My guess is baby rick rack. I can't pick a favourite all the fabrics are fantastic but I do love the "sew" squiggle.
Posted by: wendy | Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 08:51 AM
My first thought was ric rac, but lots of others thought of it also. My favorite print is the dark grey Sewing Guide.
Posted by: marie | Friday, April 06, 2012 at 07:26 PM
I love, love, love this line. Each and every print. I have a thing for reds and I am lacking in grays and yours are beautiful.
I am guessing the zig zag is called Pinking Shears!
If I have to pick a favorite print, I would say.....lazy daisy or the one with all the wonderful words!
Posted by: wendi | Friday, April 06, 2012 at 05:29 PM
I hate working with the stuff (Ric Rac), but it would make a cute name for a fantastic print! I think I like the striped dots the most! I'm ready to buy the whole kit and kaboodle!!
Posted by: Becky | Thursday, April 05, 2012 at 11:15 AM
I'm guessing "ric rac"! I love them all - how can I pick just one? The "sew" print had me gasping at it's cleverness. But I think perhaps the grey pinwheel one is stealing my heart.
No matter - I am getting this range when it comes in - it's amazing!
Posted by: Michelle | Thursday, April 05, 2012 at 07:20 AM
my guess is ric rac. and I love those red an also greys and black too. . . owh! cant waitttt till sept. . .
Posted by: aniza | Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at 07:05 PM
I absolutely love this entire collection. The zig zag does remind me of ric rac or pinking shears so those would be my unoriginal guesses. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: NancyA | Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Pinking Shears?
Beautiful collection! All the prints are so gorgeous! Can't wait! :-)
Posted by: Eva | Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at 03:03 AM
My guess is "pinked edges" or "pink the edge."
I love all the prints, but I would have to say my favorite is the medallion fabric! This is a beautiful line of fabric.
Posted by: diane | Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at 12:15 AM
Hmm, a few guesses along the sewing theme:
Ric Rac Red
Flying Geese
HST Chains
Red Chevron (or what about the Chevronator or Red Chevvy?!)
Pinked (as in, with pinking shears!)
And I will be getting some bulkage yardage of these!! You cannot beat a good basic sewing-themed line!! *sigh* I especially love the black 'Sew' graphic one - gorgeous font!
Posted by: Alyce {Blossom Heart} | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 08:47 PM
My first gut instinct was "ric rac" before looking at the comments. "pinked" or "pink" would be cute too.
My faves are both of the text prints though I adore them all!!
I cannot wait until this comes out!!!
Tks for designing such a lovely collection.
Posted by: Charise | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 05:47 PM
I love this fabric I am going to guess winding ways for the name my favorite wold be the newsprint and words.
Posted by: laurie | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 05:15 PM
Surely it's ric rac, that,s what it looks like...? But it could be shearing elastic? Doesn't quite have the same ring about it tho'!
Posted by: Camilla | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 04:49 PM
Well i am really going out of the box with this one and naming it 'Road to Sew'...love this line and will definitely be stalking...thank you for the giveaway
Posted by: debra | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Ohh i love the idea of a red and white quilt, have always wanted to have the discipline to make one!! Is the fabric called zig and zag, they were the names of puppets on a kids show here in the uk when i was a kid, x
Posted by: Debs | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 01:39 PM
what a beautiful line ... I love them all!
I'm guessing "in the pink" !!
Posted by: Sarah@PingsAndNeedles | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 12:44 PM
My guess would be "Pinking Shears" As for favorite fabric - it's a toss up between the newspaper print and Sew. Such fabulous fabric!! Can't wait to get some.
Posted by: Anya | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 12:32 PM
I think Ric Rac or Pinked. Love the Sewing Guide print, can't wait!
Posted by: Marianne | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 12:31 PM
What about "chevron" ...
The newspaper print is one of my most ever favourite print :) This new line has got some new favourites in there - great collection!!
The "sew" white/black fabric is almsot to die for ... now I have to save my money :)
Posted by: Monika | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 11:49 AM
I'm going to guess "pinked"
I adore so many prints in this collection - those pinwheels have my heart for the moment :)
Posted by: Rebecca | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Machine Stitched! That's what I think of :)
Posted by: Candice | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 09:41 AM
Ok, I'm thinking ric rac, pinking shears, or applique.
Adoring this line already!
Posted by: Kandra | Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 09:33 AM