The Winners!

Hello Dear Friends!

Thanks to everyone who listened to

American Patchwork and Quilting radio!

Also, thank you to those who

left comments on my blog

and participated in 

the drawing.

And the winners are......

1st place.....

Karen who commented on Aug. 7th at

3:57 pm.

2nd place.....

Gill who commented on Aug. 9th at

9:36 am.

3rd place....

Nancy who commented on Aug. 8th at

5:47.

Congratulations!

If you haven't heard from me, please send your address to

debstrain@embarqmail.com.

I'll send the prizes right out!

Again, thank you so much for visiting

my blog.

Always,

Deb

Radio Contest!

Hello Dear Friends!

Hope that August has started well for you!

If you have been following my blog,

you know that yesterday,

I was interviewed by Pat Sloan for 

American Patchwork and Quilting's

radio show.

Pat was so kind and it was OH! so exciting!

If you would like to listen,

you still can at

www.allpeoplequilt.com

Just scroll down to the 8-6-12 Podcast 

to hear Pat and I discuss my design

process and a little about

what life is like as a designer.

Now, for the drawing.....

If you listen to the podcast, you will know the

answer to the following question:

"What piece of furniture have I had in my studio

since I was a little girl?"

Leave me a comment with the answer 

before midnight  on Friday night (8/10/12)

and 3 winners will be chosen to win....

A little Christmas in the summer!

I'll be giving away a blue, red and green panel from my

new Christmas line "Share the Joy"

and a little ornament just to get you in

the holiday spirit.

Good Luck and thanks for listening!

(Please include a way for me to contact you, if you win.)

Always,

Deb

Christmas in the Summer!!!!

Hello Dear Friends!

As we are enjoying the 90-100 degree weather this summer,

my new Christmas line "Share the Joy" has been introduced to remind

you of what is just around the corner!

Yes, Christmas is coming with it's cooler weather,  times with family and friends, and of

course, SNOW!

The panel from "Share the Joy" shows my 3 newest snowmen,

all sharing the joy of the holidays with friends.

And, if you like snow, there are 2 patterns featuring snowflakes in the

group!

If you like Christmas trees....

we have those too!

Or birds.....

And of course, snowmen are included!

There are so many other fun, festive coordinates in this

happy group.  All of which will help get you

ready for the holidays and

sharing joy with family and friends!

Be sure to listen Monday, August 6th,

Show Time

Monday 4pm eastern, 3pm Central, 2pm mountain, 1pm Pacific

on Pat Sloan's 

American Patchwork and Quilting 

radio show as she interviews me 

about the process I use to design fabric.

You can listen live at

www.allpeoplequilt.com

On Tuesday, August 7th,

I will ask questions from

the interview and 

have a drawing

giving away 3 prizes!

One of them will

be from 

"Share The Joy!"

Hope to you can join us.

Always,

Deb

What an Honor!

Hello Dear Friends!

Just wanted to share some exciting news with you!  One of Moda's new designers is Pat Sloan, host of American Patchwork & Quilting Radio.  Her fabrics are wonderful and I was fortunate to meet her at Quilt Market.  She has invited me to be a guest on her radio talk show on August 6th!  WOW!! I am thrilled and honored.

Show Time

Monday 4pm eastern, 3pm Central, 2pm mountain, 1pm Pacific

Please join us that afternoon as we chat about what it is like 

to design fabric and the process that I use to

do so.  

You can listen to the show live at

                               allpeoplequilt.com

I'm so excited!  Listen in on August 6th and we will have a contest

the next day here on my blog.  Prizes will be given to those

who can answer questions from

the broadcast!

Sounds like fun doesn't it?

Hope to have you there.

Always,

Deb

Summer Days!

Ahhhhhh......

Summer!

Hello Deer Friends!

This little sweetie has been greeting me most mornings this summer.

We have a little spring in our backyard and she enjoys 

starting her day there.

What a beautiful way to start my day!

We have been enjoying our summer and watching our little grandsons

explore and discover new adventures everyday.

Last week, my deer :)) friend,

Rachel Jones and her husband, invited Arrin and I to

bring Finn and Graham to their farm to experience

all the wonders there.

What a fun day!

They loved the goats and Graham was surprised when

they loved him too!

Every corner was inspected and enjoyed....

A tractor ride (or two) was the highlight 

of the trip.

Thanks for  a wonderful day Rachel and Kevin!

It even rained a little this weekend and my

hibiscus showed their gratitude.

Summer is such a wonderful time!

Hope that yours has been just as nice.

Stop by tomorrow to hear about exciting news from

American Patchwork & Quilting Radio!

I can't believe it!

Always,

Deb

Panel Winners!

Hello Dear Friends!

Congratulations to

the two winners of my panel drawing!

Phyllis, who commented on July 10th and Darlene, who commented

on July 14th each won a panel from my

new "Give Thanks" fabric group.

Please make sure that you send me your addresses, and

I will get them right out.

Congratulations to both of you and thank you

all for commenting.

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the new fabric and pictures

of our exciting, happy month!

Always,

Deb

A Happy, Busy Month!!

Hello Dear Friends,

I am embarrassed that it has been so long since I have blogged!  We have had a VERY busy, happy time  this past month and a half.......

The end of May brought a wonderful Quilt Market in Kansas City.

Our booth was decorated all in blues and white, featuring my new fabric line, "SPA."

Barb of Coach House Designs, designed beautiful quilts using the line.

I think it is one of my favorite groups ever!

The next weekend, was my youngest daughter, Katie's,

graduation from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Congratulations Katie!!

The next weekend, was Katie's bridal shower (at our house!)

A very hot day, but a day filled with love and

good wishes.

Two weeks after that, was the BIG event!

The rehearsal and then...

Katie's wedding!

It was a wonderful, happy event.

  One that created memories and joy we will carry for a lifetime.

Katie's husband, Trevor is a treasure and we are so blessed to

have him join our family!

Katie planned all of the decorations and it turned out beautifully!

It was so much fun!

What a joyful, special day!

During all of this, my new fall fabric line was released!

I love the rich colors that remind me of autumn!

Even though, I'm a little late...

I would like to introduce you to 

"Give Thanks" with a giveaway.

Two lucky winners will win the panel from this 

warm, vibrant group.

One half of the panel has this cornucopia..

the other half has a welcoming pumpkin.

Just leave a comment between now and Sunday (July 15th)

at 6:00 pm and I will use Random.org

to choose 2 panel winners!

(Please let me know if you would like it in brown or black.)

Good Luck and thanks for

getting all the way to the end of this blog!

Always,

Deb