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A year of schnibbles – just started

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schnibblesA Year of Schnibbles challenge started September 1. Those joining will make a quilt every month from a Schnibble pattern by Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co. Go here to view patterns from her Schnibble collection.  

So just what is a Schnibble? In Rosie’s words,

Schnibble: noun  A scrap of fabric; a leftover bit of cloth; a small piece.  The word has a German origin and is found primarily in German settlements in the Midwest.

From the Dictionary of American Regional English published by the Harvard University

Dawn of Spring Water Designs blog finished her first Schnibble quilt, Winter White. Go here to view. I’m loving  her fall color palette.

For the quilters out there who also love language, it’s pure fun just to read the names of Rosie’s quilt patterns. Here are a few: Sweet Escape, Birdseye, Summer Rental, Ridley, Emma’s Legacy and Sweet Tea

Unlike some beautiful pastries that look great but do not deliver on taste, these deliver as dandy eye candy. My fave is Sweet Tea.

Sweet TeaGo hereto see others. Now, back to Schnibbles. According to A Quilting Life the following stores are participating in A year of Schnibbles:

Go here to see what these shops are offering challenge participants plus check out Sherri’s first finished schnibble quilt top.

[tags]Schnibble, piece of fabric, quilt patterns, challenge, American midwest, German, Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co, Sweet Tea[/tags]

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In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing

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This collection brings together an elegant mix of florals, garden motifs, and soothing color palettes that feel like they were created for spring quilting. Instead of loud novelty prints, the designer chose a gentle balance of botanical sketches, scattered blossoms, tiny seed patterns, and larger feature florals that work beautifully in both traditional and modern layouts.

What struck me most is how thoughtfully the color stories are arranged. Each print blends seamlessly into the next, giving you a spectrum that includes soft rose pinks, leafy greens, lavender tones, fresh sky blues, rich corals, and delicate neutrals. It’s the kind of palette that instantly feels “quilty” in the best way—inviting, calm, and incredibly easy to mix and match. You can tell the designer planned this for maximum versatility.

Layer cakes are one of the most beginner-friendly precuts, but this collection elevates them with a sense of sophistication. The prints are strong enough to shine in simple patterns, but subtle enough to support more complex designs. Whether you prefer classic half-square triangles, framed squares, modern grid quilts, or something scrappier, this fabric adapts beautifully. It’s also a wonderful choice for table runners, spring wall hangings, and even quilted bags or home décor projects.

One of the nicest surprises with this layer cake is how it manages to feel seasonal without becoming locked into one particular holiday or theme. While the palette is undeniably perfect for spring, the prints themselves are timeless enough to work year-round. A floral quilt made from this collection would look just as lovely on a summer sunroom sofa as it would draped over a guest bed in winter.

The fabric quality is exactly what you’d expect from Fat Quarter Shop—crisp, clean cuts, vibrant printing, and a smooth hand that makes piecing feel effortless. Nothing is too thin or too stiff, and the colors are even more beautiful in person than they appear online.

If you enjoy sewing projects that feel light, fresh, and inspired by nature, In the Garden is a collection worth adding to your stash. It has all the qualities quilters look for: balance, versatility, gentle movement, and that spark of creativity that makes you want to start a project immediately. Whether you’re planning a gift quilt, treating yourself to a new spring project, or simply building your fabric library with a set of prints that will play nicely with others, this layer cake is a thoughtful and inspiring choice.