Feature Friday - Kate Conklin Designs

I've got a little confession to make and I hope not to disappoint some of our readers .... I've never had a desire to make a quilt {eep} I'm sorry, I just haven't. Don't get me wrong, I love quilts .. I do. I just never actually wanted to sit down and make one myself. Quilting just always seemed a little "old lady" to me and I wasn't quite ready to accept that fate just yet. That is until now! Have you seen the new Kate Conklin Designs quilt patterns we have in stock?! So not an old lady quilt! LOL

Kate's designs are modern and fresh and absolutely gorgeous when paired with the modern fabrics. Our favorite is the Wonky Donkey. How adorable is he?!

I love how bright and fun this quilt is. I think this will be my first quilt and will use the Laurie Wisbrun Donkeys in Wellies fabric shown but how sweet would it look with the Monaco by Monaluna fabrics?

Sea Views is another favorite of ours made using the Beyond the Sea fabric by Cloud9. She makes such great use of this gorgeous organic fabric collection.

Her other designs are just as fabulous and include Dandelion Windows, There's a Square in There, and Charm Bracelets. I would love to see Dandelion Windows made using the Pat Bravo Paradise collection or Charm Bracelets from Kate Spain's Fandango collection {gorgeous}.

Kate is a sweet mom from Australia who once described herself as "mathematically minded but not particularly artistic." Without a doubt, I could use those same words to describe myself. She only developed her passion for quilting and design in the past couple of years so apparently there is hope for me yet! Woot!

Be sure to check out Kate's blog. She just recently posted some quilts that people have made using her patterns and they are so inspirational.

Please excuse me for my past quilting misconceptions. I am so excited to get started on a quilt. I just need to find make the time to start.

So what do you think? How fabulous are these patterns?? What combinations would you like to see?

Feature Friday - Bellabini Boutique

Today's Feature Friday is none other than Eva of Bellabini Boutique. Woot! She makes some seriously adorable children's clothes and blankets using amazing fabrics.  Don't believe me ... just check out these super cute pillowcase dresses. I love how bright and fun her fabric choices are.

 For those who don't know Eva, she is a super sweet mom to an almost one-year old little girl. Growing up with a love for crafting and sewing, she started sewing baby items during her pregnancy and finally opened up Bellabini Boutique during her third trimester.  I especially love her personalized tees with pinwheels. So cute!!

Along with the fabulous children's clothes, Eva also makes awesome birthday/anniversary banners.  Love the colors in this one .. so fun!

We highly recommend checking out Eva's shop, Bellabini Boutique or stalking her around the web on her blog, Facebook, and twitter! And if you're a member of Martha Stewart's Dreamers into Doers, you should definitely friend her there.

We wish her all the best and hope all her dreams come true!

Friday Feature - Bella Sol Bebe

This weeks Friday Feature is Nicole from Bella Sol Bebe {pretty sun baby}. We just love Nicole! Not only is she super sweet and always making us laugh on Facebook, but she makes absolutely adorable bonnets.

So, if you're looking for a stylish bonnet to keep the sun off your sweet baby's cheeks, you've got to check out Bella Sol Bebe.  She's got a great selection for both girls and boys.

Her Original Seamless Brim Bonnet can be worn down or folded back and come with an adjustable snap closure so that it grows with your baby.  She now offers monogramming as well.  :)

Looking for organic items for your baby? Be sure and check out her organic bonnets made with the Cloud9 Beyond the Sea and Monaluna Monaco fabric collections. Super cute and eco-friendly!

Hmmm ... maybe I could get one for Eleanor?

You can find Bella Sol Bebe across the web:

Bella Sol Bebe Boutique ~ http://www.bellasolbebeboutique.com
Etsy ~ http://bellasolbebe.etsy.com 
Twitter ~ http://www.twitter.com/bellasolbebe
Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Sol-Bebe-Childrens-Wear/342344855892

Nicole, we can't wait to see your new designs. We know you've got your eyes on some of our Coming Soon fabrics.  ;)

Feature Friday - Pretty and Preppy

With Feature Fridays we'd like to start showcasing shops who are using our fabrics or using fabrics in such a way that inspire us and hopefully you. We thought it only fitting for our first Feature Friday to be Pretty and Preppy. Yes, I know .. it's our shop but honestly without Pretty and Preppy there would not be a Lola Pink Fabrics and we are SO grateful for the turn of events that have brought us here today.

Our biggest sellers right out of the gate on Etsy were our eco-friendly water bottles and travel mugs made using the gorgeous fabrics.  What's been great lately is being able to make the eco-friendly products using all the fantastic organic fabrics we've been stocking. Such a win-win!

If you're looking for a large water bottle that you don't have to worry about, our stainless steel water bottle with wrap is perfect! They hold 25oz. of water and the insulated wrap keeps your hand from getting cold and wet when gripping it. Plus you can get extra wraps and change the look of your water bottle with ease. Sweet!

Our Pretty Water Bottles became an instant star as soon as we debuted them and I can definitely see why! They are a little bit smaller than the SS water bottles but have a large mouth so you can add ice easily plus they do such a good job of showing off the fabrics!

And then we can't leave out our Pretty Travel Mugs .. perfect for taking your coffee or tea on the go! In the mornings you can can guarantee that I've got my travel mug with me full of hot tea. This mug does such a good job keeping my tea hot even when the commute turns ugly.

Right now you can get see our lovelies in our Etsy shop but our standalone shop will be up and running soon ... very soon {fingers crossed}!

 Can't wait until next Friday's Feature Friday!