Moda designers blog hop

Welcome to my stop on the Moda 'Oh sew sweet' blog hop.  This little event has been put together to celebrate National Sewing Month.

If you don't know me, my name is aneela hoey and I am the face behind lines such as Sherbet Pips, Little Apples and A Walk In The Woods - that's me up there on the right with Moda's Lissa Alexander.

I live in the UK to the west side of London with my husband and two young daughters.

The most famous resident in my locality is none other than her majesty herself - Queen Elizabeth the 2nd - that's her home Windsor Castle up there.

A favourite place of mine in the area I live is Jacksons of Reading.  This family owned department store has been going strong since it began life as a gentleman's outfitters in 1875.  Step inside and you'll find something of a rarity - many original features, wooden shop fittings and no electronic cash registers.  They still hand write out your receipt and take their time with each customer.

I bought most of the embroidery floss I used in my new book 'Little Stitches' right here in a department I live to call 'the embroidery cave' - more floss in one place than you could ever imagine, the choice is incomparable.

To celebrate the hop - Moda are providing a block pattern that can be sewn up using the newest moda precut - the 2 1/2" mini charm pack.  

You need to download this one, it's really cute! and made using my newest line Sew Stitchy

Download Aneela Hoey Sew Sweet Sampler Block

This line celebrates all things stitchy - pins, hexagons, spools, french knots and embroidery.

It comes with this quirky panel that looks like it's embroidered but isn't - perfect for fussy cutting into pillows and quilts.

A few stitchy idea's for things to make with this line.

To celebrate the hop, I am giving away TWO prizes - a Sew Stitchy layer cake will go to the first winner and a Sew Stitchy jelly roll will go to the second.

To enter - Leave a comment letting me know about your favourite local quilt or fabric store.  This is your chance to give them a shout out and put them on the map.  I'd love to know for personal reasons - so I can pop in if I ever chance to visit your hometown ;) 

Giveaway is open internationally and the winners will be picked on Saturday September 15th, so remember to check back.

 

Don't forget the visit BARBARA BRACKMAN  and  ME & MY SISTER  today also.

The rest of the hop scedule goes like this,

Sept. 6
BLACKBIRD DESIGNS, BASICGREY and Pat Sloan

Sept. 7
BRANNOCK & PATEK, Eric & Julie Comstock and Thimble Blossoms 

Sept. 8
BUNNY HILL, KATE SPAIN and DEB STRAIN 

Sept. 9
PIECES FROM MY HEART, LAUREN & JESSE Jung and FIG TREE & CO

 
Sept. 10
PRIMITIVE GATHERINGS, LILY ASHBURY and FRENCH GENERAL

Sept. 11
LUCIE SUMMERS and COTTON WAY 

Sept. 12
KANSAS TROUBLES, MALKA DUBRAWSKY and LAUNDRY BASKET QUILTS

Sept. 13
KATHY SCHMITZ, SWEETWATER and V AND CO.

Sept. 14
MINICK & SIMPSON, Jenn Ski and ZEN CHIC

Sept. 15
Prizes Announced on each blog. 
You will also want to stop by moda's blog the Cutting Table  all throughout the hop. 

Good luck!!!!!

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Comments

[Emily]

We only have one local quilt store, about 15 miles away, and we hold our Montgomery County Modern Quilt Guild meetings there. I'd love to have more variety--they don't carry as many modern fabrics or even hand embroidery accessories, so I have to buy my floss at Michael's!

I love Sew Stitchy, and the Dresden is gorgeous!

[Jessica C]

I just moved from Texas to Connecticut. I'm not totally wired in up here quilt shop-wise. My favorite shop in Fort Worth, TX is Cabbage Rose Quilting. The one closest to me here (and is rather nice) is called Sew Inspired. But it's about 40 minutes away. :(

[Bec]

Wow, what an awesome giveaway! I don't really have a 'local' quilt shop here in Melbourne, I actually get some of my fabric though at Millrose Cottage, about an hours country drive for me, which is a lovely excuse to get out of town! www.millrosecottage.com.au

[Karen Holland]

I am lucky to have 2 local quilt shops. One is in Trego, WI called Thimbles. The other is in Hayward, WI called River's Edge Quilt Loft. Both of these are great shops, and have so much great stuff!

[apple blossom]

Heavenly Stitches

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[Shawna G.]

The embroidery cave sounds wonderful! I could easily get lost there and not come out for days. My local quilt shop is Creative Fires in Springfield, OH. They have a great choice of fabrics and are always ready to help me find just the right fabric that I need.

[Sandra Timmons]

Let's see. I beleive we have fabric at our Wal-Mart Store in Sonora, CA. Some fabrics will low prices. We also have Joanne's and a nice cute quilting shop called Bearly Quilting. Thank you for your wonderful giveaways and for joining in the Moda Blog Hop. People describe living in Sonora as the foothills. We used to have lots and lots of trees but the freeways seem to have takens our trees away from Sonora.

Sandi T.
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[Lisa]

We don't have a good local patchwork shop that stocks modern fabrics. I buy online or when I am in the city - Melbourne - I try to visit my 2 favourites (I can't separate them!) are GJs and Amity. Both are inspirational shops. Love your dresden quilt and hope I can make it one day!

[Dianne]

OH...I wish I had a favorite LQS...but sadly I don't! There is one sort of close to me...but it is an hour away!

[Nicole]

LOVE your new line sew stitchy and the chance to win me some! :). I live in Carrington, ND and we are home to designer fabrics which is an amazing quilt shop! We truly are spoiled in out little town of about 3,500 people. She also has an online shop for anyone that isn't lucky enough to live here and visit it in person. You would love the ceilings in the store as they are the old tin tiles. Beautiful!

[Nati]

I used to live in Putney (West London), and next to the station there was this shop that sold lots of really cute things and had a small quilting shop, I could stay in there all day. I am now living in Luxembourg, and found a lovely craft shop, it is big but still feels cosy and has everything a crafter could dream of, from fabric, yarn, to pottery. And my absolutely dream (but not very affordable) is the haberdashery floor at Liberty London! Thanks for the give away!

[Marianne]

My LQS is Cotton Patch in University Park, Florida. They moved closer to me about 18 months ago and I couldn't be happier!

[Bernie]

I have TWO. When I am home in Jupiter Fl, its Quilter's Choice. When we are in the western North Carolina mountains its Quilters, Quarters in Waynesville. How lucky am I?

[Kelsey]

My favorite is J Ellen's House of Fabric in Lyndhurst OH! It's run by the most wonderful people, they always have a great selection and their prices can't be beat.

[Diane]

I live just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota and my favorite quilt shop is Four Seasons in Plymouth. It feels like my home away from home! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Laura Penner]

Morning. I am lucky to have two great quilt shops. Raebon Sewing Center in Fargo, ND and The Quilted Lady Bug in Moorhead, MN. I have another 10 shopes within 100 miles. Love your patterns and it is great to meet you.

[Lisa]

My closest and most favorite quilt shop is an hour away, but it is wonderful! It's in the home of Mark Twain (Hannibal Missouri) and is in a beautiful old building with more fabric, patterns, and floss than you could imagine!

[Ashley G.]

Mill House Quilts in Waunakee, WI is my go to place. Thanks for the generous giveaway, love all your lines and the book looks great too!

[Denise J.]

I would say Guildcrafters in Berkley, MI is probably the best near me...lots of great fabrics and more. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Maryann]

My favorite quilt shop only 6 miles away closed last year. I took classes there and made many quilting friends. I have several favorites now. I find various things in each one. Besides- I have never gone into a quiltshop that I didn't like something about it!!

[Angela @ Heart of Charnwood]

My favourite nearish local quilt shop is probably Art and Stitch in Peterborough. They have loads of gorgeous fabrics and notions to browse and play with!

[Maureen]

Aneela, I love your designs, fabric & all! We don't have a quilt shop in our area but a fabric store. The selection of good quality fabrics is hit or miss so I tend to buy what I like on-line. Thanks so much for the chance at the give-away!

[Gloria]

I live in NC and we have many quilt shops in and around my area. It is difficult to pick a favorite because each one is unique and offers their own "strong points." I like a quilt shop where employees greet you when you walk in the door and they smile and offers help if needed.

[Sandi]

There are NO fabric shops in Mayville Michigan. But if I travel 10-30 miles there are several. Then ther are all the net stores, so I have never met a fabric shop I didn't love!!!!!!!!!

[Kat]

I actually have no idea about local quilt shops. I live in South West London, near Wimbledon. I've only ever bought fabric online and through John Lewis stores, so I'd love to know a good quilt shop near me!

[Quiltjane]

Quiltessentials at Eatons Hills.

[Kay]

I do most of my fabric shopping online and use a variety o fshops including Rucraft. Locally we only have one tiny, and I mean teenytiny fabric shop in Lincoln called Callyco. Thank you for the giveaway, your new book looks pretty and charming.

[Molly Deale]

I live in New York City and my favorite quilt shop here is The City Quilter! They have a fabulous selection of cottons, batiks, wool, and so much more! Sew Stitchy is so adorable - I hope I win!!

[Lee]

I do not have a local store close but I love to go to Pinconning Michigan to the Bittersweet Quilt Shop - a little of everything sewing and some antiques - it is in an old building. Bonus is we can go to the cheese shop for fresh Pinconning Sharp Cheedar Cheese - the 10 yr aged is the best one! thank you for the lovely giveaway and chance to win.

[Lori M]

My favorite semi-local shop is in Freeport Maine--hometown to LL Bean and tons of great outlet shopping :-) This shop is called Cotton Weeds and the staff are wonderful, they have an amazing variety of fabrics and patterns.

[Kelly]

My favorite shop is Quilter's Cupboard in Ankeny IA. We are blessed with several very nice quilt shops in the Des Moines area.

[Rose]

I live in a small town outside of San Antonio Texas called Bandera and we do have a really cute quilt store called "Gone Quiltin" they have a nice selection of fabric, supplies and a super friendly staff.

[Malinda]

My favorite "local" (45 mins. away) shops are in Belleville, PA, Mary Lee's and Buchanan's, both within a couple of miles of each other on the same road!

[Laura]

My favourite local fabric shop is The Cotton Patch in Hall Green, Birmingham UK. They have a great selection and were very helpful when I wanted a specific fabric!

[Kathyinozarks]

what an adorable line! I don't live in my hometown anymore-not since I left high school in the late 70s. I do most of my fabric shopping online cause I live very rural now with no shops nearby. my favorite fabric online shop is hancocks of paducah. thanks for chance Kathy

[T Sikkink]

I love Bear Patch Quilt Co. in White Bear Lake, MN. I just wish I could get there more often :)

[Marcia K]

My town is pretty sad when it comes to fabric shopping. I do mine online, or just go to JoAnns fabric or Hobby Lobby. Not really worth a stop in my book. I just stay at home and stitch. Ahh sad, sad. I always just hope I will win the fabric lottery. Or that a fabric store will discontinue a line, and send it all to my doorstep LOL.

[Bits of Stitching!]

There is none on the town I live but there are 2 on neighboring towns: Wish Upon A Quilt and Thimble Pleasures. I'm keeping my eyes open to see wish one will be carrying your Sew Stitchy collection... must have some :-).

[Willa]

Quilter's Gallery was but closed!

NOw I do most on line.

[Jana K]

The shop near me is called Needles n Pins. She rarely stocks what I like, but the owner is a delight.

[Pat]

I live between Rochester and Minneapolis, MN. My favorite quilt shop is Fourth and Main in Cannon Falls, MN.

[Christine S.]

Hi Aneela!
I live in the Netherlands and I'm lucky to have several really nice quiltshops in the neighbourhood. Perhaps I like 'the Stitch Cottage' in the Hague best, So I'm cheering for them!

[Mary Miller]

Hi, Aneela!
Our local quilt shop is Jellen's House of Fabric in Lyndhurst, OH.
It's wonderful!

[Colleen Madsen]

We have many fun quilt shops in Utah, but I think one of my favorites is a new quilt shop in Logan, UT called My Girlfriends Quilt Shop.

[Debbie St. Germain]

The store i love the most in our state is Folk Art Quilts, lots of wonderful patterns and fabrics and friendly owners who are always willing to help and chat. It is located in Wakefield RI, which I doubt you will ever stop in, we are the smallest state, lol.

Debbie

[Laura Brown]

Im in Savannah, Ga, my favorite quilt shop is in Pooler, Ga about 20 minutes from my house!! It's called "The Guild" it's owned by two of the best Ladies you can ever meet! Sandy and Micky! I love going in you always feel at home!!

[caroline]

Aaah, a chance to win some fabulous fabric designed by your good self!! I am just in the process of using you 'A walk in the woods' fabric perfect for my baby's nursery (due in dec). So a favourite store ... I can always find what I need in The Bramble Patch store in Weedon, Daventry ... its a lovely country drive for me to get there through rural tracks and the staff are always on hand with helpful advice. Sew Stitchy looks fab and I've already fallen in love with 'A Cherry Christmas' seen at the Festival of Quilts.

[Debbie]

My favorite quilt shop in Madison is Stitcher's Crossing.
Very helpful staff and a nice selection of fabric, yarn and embroidery threads

[Kathy K]

This is my lst time in visiting your blog. WOW!!!! Super cute. I am very fortunate to have 2 lqs close, Log Cabin Quilting in Exira, Iowa and Quilts and Other Notions in Creston, Iowa. Both shops are fun, fun, fun to visit. I'm sure I will see your line at both. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!!

[Nanette]

We have a huge fabric store with tons of beautiful quilt fabrics in Portland Oregon called Fabric Depot! It's really worth a "field trip" into Portland. There are people that travel to Portland just to go to Fabric Depot!

[Crystal Knight]

I live in Murphysboro, IL. Our local fabric store is Calico Country. It is a very nice fabric store.

[momawake]

My favorite quilt shop is near Cleveland, Ohio. JEllen's has that "wow" factor. One walks in the door, goes up the steps and can't help but say, "Wow!" There's also a bit of oohing and aching going on. http://www.jellenshouseoffabric.com

[Vero]

There are many stores in Barcelona (SPain but my favorites are in the US (thanks to Internet....)

[Emily V.]

I need to explore more local-ish stores. There is one in my town that has some modern fabrics, but I tell them that they need to carry your lines! There is a woman in my guild who has a dream of making a really cool store. I hope that happens!

[Jody]

There's a cute little store called Hyggeligt (that's also online) in London, Ontario (Canada) - the store owner is really lovely and helpful!
Thanks for a great giveaway!

[Karen Pryce]

I live in Dauphin, Manitoba. My favorite quilt shop is KickAss Country Store in Plumas, Manitoba. Beautiful fabrics.

[Linda L]

I live outside Boise, Idaho and am fortunate to have a number of great quilt shops to browse. We have Crossing, Quilt Expressions, Cindy's Quilt Shop and several more. A few hours drive to R,upert Idaho takes you to The Gathering Place. All great resources to be sure.

[Rebecca S.]

I am blessed to have several nice quilt shops within 20 min. of my home, but my favorite is Cabbage Rose, not far from downtown Fort Worth. If you want to come visit, we have have plenty of room. =)

[Jeanne]

My favorite local quilt shop, Prairie Point Junction, is about 40 minutes away in a tiny town and they are worth every minute of the drive.

Talk about customer service!! Online or in person they know their customers. The shop is beautiful and inspiring. They always have the newest fabrics and offer great help.

If you are ever in Nebraska, you definitely want to go there!

[Melissa H]

My favorite quilt/fabric shop is our only quilt shop :) It's Town and Country Quilts in Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada.

[di]

My favortie LQS is also the shop where I work - The Borne Quilter in Lafayette, LA! I know I'm biased, but it really is a wonderful shop with a good variety and a lot of "local flavored" fabrics - such as Mardi Gras! We also have an online store! The shop is only a few years old and one of the areas we are getting into in embroidery, which we think is becoming popular again and we are very happy about that!

[Jamie]

There are not many near my home, but my favorite online shop iis Over the Rainbow.

[Laura Hughes]

I'm very fortunate to have a JoAnn's and a Michael's in my town. That's where I get my material and thread. I also have a Hobby Lobby. I like the coupons they have and the specials they run. There's not always a lot of selection, but I can get into enough trouble in any of these stores.

Thanks for the giveaway, I am always drawn to your designs!

[Allison C]

I love Gather Here in Cambridge, MA! They are a great modern quilt and yard store and the owners are super cool.

[Rita Nichols]

I lived in England for 3 years (military husband)and I was so sad to leave. I hope someday to visit again, this time with my grandkids. I do have a local quilt shop in town and they are happy to order for me anything I ask for. I live in Wisconsin now. I love your new collection and would love to win something. Thanks.

[Deb H.]

My favorite quilting store is The Old Country Store in Intercourse, PA. It is a distance from my house, but I make a point of stopping there everytime I travel to visit my Mom in Delaware. They have a lovely selection of fabrics. They also have an online shop. if I am in a hurry, I can shop online, order my fabric and pick it up at the store on my way through to see my mom. It's lovely. they also have scrapbags called Grandma's scrapbags. The price is great and the fabrics in them are always beautifully coordinated. Perfect for little projects.

[Debi]

I live in DFW area of TX and my favorite quilt shop is Cabbage Rose in Fort Worth.

[Cecilia]

I love your new line, Sew Stitchy and I will definitely have to get some. I live in Leesburg, Georgia which is a rural area. The closest quilt shop is an hour away and is Suzanne's Quilt Shop. It is a great source for fabric and notions, as well as hosting retreats twice a year. The only problem is they don't carry very many of the Moda lines. I have Bought your other lines online. Thank you for the chance to win some of your fabric.

[DeEtte]

I absolutely love your designs..so fresh and fun! My favorite shops here in the Phoenix Arizona area are The Quilter's Ranch (great services for my Bernina) and 3 Dudes Quilt Shop (yes, owned by 3 dudes).

[EG]

Our closest local fabric stores are 45 minutes away. But my favorite is called Sew Biz.

[Karen a/k/a The Lazy Quilter]

Love Sew Stitchy! :) My favorite local quilt store was Quiltstock in Woodstock, NY. They moved out of the area like many businesses lately, so I have to confess my fav shop is now FatQuarterShop.com

[Wanda]

My favorite shop is StitchCraft in Boca Raton. They are an awesome quilt store with lively ladies, tons of fabric, classes and happenings. I love your Sew Stitchy line. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Bree]

My local quilt shop is Rainbow's End in Dunedin, FL. Their selection's pretty fabulous, but BOY is the staff UBER CRANKY. If you don't mind being glared at (and I don't most of the time), it's a beautifully organized shop with gorgeous displays. I actually drive an hour and a half to Heart to Heart quilting in Bartow FL twice a year for thread because their staff is just plain nicer. Their selection isn't quite what rainbow's end is, though.

[Dell M.]

We don't have a LQS that carries the modern fabrics. Fortunately, the USPS is happy to deliver all my online purchases.

[Martha]

I wish I had a favorite quilt store to tell you about, but unfortunately I live in a very rural area and on-line shopping is my favorite quilt shop:) I just love everything you create:):) Thanks for the chance for a great giveaway!

[Linda M.]

My favorite quilt store is "The Quilt Barn" in Kimberly, Idaho, just outside of Twin Falls. I live in California and can you believe I shop there?

[Jess @ Quilty Habit]

Mine is Pennington Quilt Works in Pennington, NJ. It's about an hour from me but the owner has let us hold our MQG meetings there! I usually shop on a break in our meeting, or afterwards :)

[Pam Huggins]

We don't have a local quilt shop that is my favorite...the one that I like to frequent the most, that is about 45 minutes away is The Hen House in Charlotte, MI. Nancy has a great selection of reproduction fabrics and wool.

[Claudia Chapman]

Your designs are so cute, I just discovered them! My favorite shop is Morningstar Quilts in Paradise, CA, USA, my home town.

[Sarah N]

Sadly - we have no quilt stores in my small town of Auburn Alabama - but if you drive an hour in any of several directions you can find several nice stores. One of our favorite things to do is to drive up to Atlanta and hit all of our favorite stores! We make a day (or weekend) of it!

Thanks for the great giveaway!

[Nancy Zimmerman]

My favorite quilt shop is Kelly's Sewing Corner in Erie, PA. She is very helpful and very creative and she has become a very good friend. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Jacqueline]

I help keep "Piece In Time" and "Angelic's" in business.. Love having LQS .

Thanks for a chance - I love your designs.

[heidi]

My favorite LQS is Mammaw's Thimble. I only recently discovered her store and I was so thrilled tofind it!!! I love your new Christmas line by the way, it's just darling!

[Lauren aka Giddy99]

I live in a small town in rural Tennessee. We only have a sewing/vacuum store with fabric, and a small LQS, but to get the modern and/or really cute fabrics, I have to order online. They don't carry many modern lines, and I don't blame them, because the folks around here wouldn't buy them. :(

[Veronica Evans]

My favorite shop in Lonestar Quiltworks in Bryan, Texas. I am newish to sewing and quilting, and the ladies there have really helped me with choosing fabrics and gaining confidence in my choices.

[Kathie L]

We have great fabric shops run by Mennonite families here in eastern PA. I'd recommend Wooden Bridge Drygoods in Kutztown.

[Sigrun]

Mine is "limetrees" in Hannover, Germany. Lovely fabric and lots of decorative stuff, I always find some must-have there...

[Ellyn]

love your blog & fabrics. we were actually nearby this summer, visited Windsor Castle & loved the UK very much. My fav local shop is The Quilt Asylum in McKinney TX.

[Katie]

The best fabric shop in the Nashville, TN area is hands down Textile Fabrics. Everyone is incredibly nice and helpful, and they have an awesome selection!

[danette]

Favorite fabric store in LA remains Michael Levine in the downtown fashion district. Everything you need in one fell swoop - quilting, fashion, feathers, beads, yarn, floss, hoops and more. :)

[Bertha Mallard]

My very favorite quilt shop is Lone Star House of Quilts in Arlington, Texas. See the Fall 2012 issue of "Quilt Sampler" to learn more about this shop.

[DianeY]

If I had to satisfy my quilts desires here in Hawaii, I'd be in a bit of trouble! I guess our best shop is Kaimuki Dry Goods, but I have never seen any Moda fabric there! Thank goodness for online shops

[Sheila Galindo]

I live in San Juan Bautista, California. We have a lovely quilt shop Called Family Threads. they have lovely fabric and lots of notions.

[Chloe]

I love going to Rochester (Kent, UK) about 40 mins away, to a lovely shop called Hometown. There are always beautiful window dressings and it's so nice to see all those beautiful fabrics in person. I bought my first Sherbert Pips there too! Thankyou for the giveaway x

[barbar]

We dont have a faric store within a seventy five mile radius, even the closest walmart does not sell fabric babscorbitt@gmail.com i love all your fabric.lines.

[Julie A.]

I have 2 -- Attic Window in Comstock Park and also Quilted Memories in Montague. Both are great local shops. Thanks

[Claire McGuffey]

My favorite quilt store is: Little Quilts in Marietta Ga. They have an awesome selection of fabrics and classes. But the best part is they are never to busy too help you with a quilting problem.

[Dawn Stout]

I live is Weston, WV and have 3 quilt shops relatively close. 11 miles away in Buckhsnnon, The Stitching House. Beautiful old home stuffed with beautiful fabrics, and helpful owner. 5 miles away, the newest shop Quick Cut Quilts, bright and fun. And 25 miles north, in Clarksburg, WV is Classic Quilts, full of Moda and the owner remembers everyone's name after one visit. Love your fabric lines and looking forward to this blog hop.

[Carla]

Thanks so much for a great giveaway. My favorite shop is the one I work at. Katjas Quilt Shoppe. All the latest Moda precuts and much more!

[Kris]

I live in the St. Louis metro area and there are several shops within 20 iles of my home. The closest one to me, In Stiches (Ballwin, MO) carries the largest selection of batiks in our area. I l-o-v-e- batiks!