Happy Thursday! I meant to get this post up yesterday, but I was knee-deep in market sewing! You see, on Tuesday, these fantastic boxes arrived on my doorstep, and by Tuesday night I had six quilts ready to sew…
It’s Quilt Market time, and while I’ve been doing quilt market sewing for several years, this year it’s different. I’ve been keeping a secret since last fall, and it’s finally time to share (I’m not good at keeping secrets, so this is huge that I’ve been able to keep this under wraps).
Also, I’m filled with such gratitude for this opportunity, that I haven’t been able to come up with just the right words to write a blog post about it…so I’m just going to (as they say) spill the beans.
You’ll be seeing a bit more of my younger daughter Chelsi here on the blog because she and I are new Moda fabric designers. It’s taken a couple decades, but all of her drawing on the walls as a toddler and young child has been a true blessing!
Anyway…this is all I can share now, but our first collection will debut at International Quilt Market in Minneapolis in just two weeks! Which leads me to my next announcement…
Tomorrow’s post will be brought to you by my husband and my daughter Chelsi. I’m not sure what they’re up to!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Michelle Jensen says
Oh I am so so happy for you Sherri and it will be so fantastic to work with your daughter!! That is incredible 🙂 Congrats a million times over!!!
Shelley says
Congratulations to both of you! What fun and awesome news. Now I can not wait to see your beautiful new fabric and what you have sewn up for us!!
Shelley says
Congratulations to both of you! What fun and awesome news. Now I can not wait to see your beautiful new fabric and what you have sewn up for us!!
valentinegirl says
How thrilling–but seriously, just the selvedges for us??!! You could have shared a glimpse!! I bet seeing the selvedge is every bit (or maybe MORE) exciting than the actual fabric. I can't wait to see what you've created as I really like you style.
Thimbleanna says
Nooooo! I've been checking back and back and I want to SEE them LOL!!! Are you going to make us wait clear up until market to actually SEEEEE those fabrics??? I can't wait! Congratulations too btw!!!
Christine S says
Congrats!
Peggy Wilson says
Congratulations to you and Chelsi. How are we suppose to even try to keep up with all these new fantastic fabric lines? Poor hubby will have to do a few outside jobs. Lol
Susan Smith says
Congratulations! I can't wait to see it!
Catherine O'Connor says
Congratulations Sherri and Chelsi!! This is very exciting news indeed. I've been a fan of your blog for many years and I can't wait to see your first fabric line. I know we'll all love it. All the best to you at Quilt Market. 🙂
Hildy says
Yeeeeaaahhhh! YOU ARE A MODA DESIGNER!!! Can't believe it it's such a good news! But now you need to let us see your collection I know it'll be gorgous:-) You can't just can't let us be in the dark what it looks like any longer just can't … really now. At least I know the name of it already;-)
And I love to 'meet' your hubby and Chelsi tomorrow:-)
Robbienae says
Wow, what a dream come true! I congratulate you and Chelsi on this new adventure in life. I have been following your blog for so long and admire your many talents and your love for quilting. You are truly an inspiration.
Deb says
Oh, my goodness! Oh, my goodness! Oh. My. Goodness!!! I could not be happier for you! I'm not a frequent commenter but, I've followed your blog for years and this is worthy of a response! Good on ya, girls!
Linda Cates says
This is the most exciting news I've seen in weeks!! So happy for you. And so well deserved. I've loved following you since I began quilting several years ago. Your generosity to the quilting world is very inspirational. I can't wait to see your line. It will be my next purchase I'm sure. Congratulations!!!
Heidi says
Congratulations Sherri! I had no idea you had a fabric collection coming out! Now I'm dying to see it; I have always loved your style. How awesome that your daughter will be designing with you!
Gretchen says
Congratulations!!! This is wonderful news!! I can't wait to see your fabric line!
Lindsey C says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I've been a fan for a long, long time and have wondered if you'd be taking this step! And it's so cool that you got to make it a family thing! I can't wait to see more!!!
Pedal Sew Lightly says
Congrats!!! Can't wait for the big reveal.
em's scrapbag says
So happy for you and your daughter!!! YEAH!!! Can't wait to see your designs!
Christine says
Congrats Sherri and Chelsi! Can't wait to order the line for our shop!!
Kim says
I am so excited for you Sherri congratulations. Looking forward to seeing more.
Stacy says
You must be excited beyond belief! What a fun venture to be able to design for Moda with your daughter! A dream come true. I can't wait to see your big debut.
Teresa Silva says
Congratulations! Can't wait to see your fabric.
Karin Vail says
OH MY! I can't wait to see what you have designed! I would LOVE to design fabric as well, but I have NO CLUE where to even begin! I have googled it many times over and have never gotten anything helpful 🙁 Congrats to you!!!
gailss says
Oh my gosh…how exciting for both you and Chelsi and congratulations to both of you Sherri. You have given so much to the quilting world and you always amaze us….can't wait to see what you both have come up with and know we all will love them;)))
Mel Hopes says
This is wonderful news! Congratulations!
So happy that all your hard work is paying off. Can't wait to see!!!!
Maxine says
Sherri that is wonderful news. Congratulations to you and Chelsi. Can't wait to see it, I know it will be a knock out…Have fun at Quilt Market. All the hard work is paying off. Again congrats!!
Sandy says
How exciting!!! I am looking forward to seeing all of the new ideas and fabrics from your new team.
Lynne Tilley says
That is so wonderful about you and your beautiful daughter being Moda designers!! I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us. I'm a huge fan of your blog as it is, and now I have even more to enjoy and be inspired from you. Congratulations!
Margaret says
Congratulations, Sheri. I am so happy for you and am excited to see the fabrics you & your daughter have designed. You are so talented and I am positive the fabrics will be fantastic! YAY!
gibbygoo56 says
YAY! This is fantastic! I can hardly wait to see your first line.
Helen L says
Congratulations!!!!! I'm so excited for you!! It couldn't have happened to a nicer, more talented person!! And Congrats to your daughter too! She is so beautiful!! What a dream to be able to work with her! I can't wait to see you line!! I have to tell Paul: remember how he wanted to take home the poster from the class that you taught in St. George? It's up in our garage (my cloth storage area), and he just said the other day "She's such a nice person" as he pointed out your poster. He'll be so happy for you too!!! Looking forward to pics of your line!! Hugs, H
Joan says
Congratulations to you and your daughter! Anxious to see your fabric line.
Elizabeth says
So very exciting! Can't wait to see!
Sigi G says
This IS Huge!! Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you both. Looking forward to your first fabric line!
Kim says
Congrats to you both! Can't wait to see your new line.
Jackie Papallo says
Yippee! It's about time! I am a huge fan of your work Sherri. I love your blog and patterns. I have always been drawn to your work from your color choices, they never fail. Congratulations to you both, I'll be first in line to buy them.
Angela Smith says
Congratulations Sherri!, this is wonderful, so excited to see your fabric line, and how wonderful share this with your daughter!
Carol says
That's awesome Sherri! I'm so excited for you and your beautiful daughter. Can't wait to see your fabric!
Darlene says
Congratulations to you and your daughter, Chelsi. I'm very anxious to see your new fabric and patterns.
Susan Smith says
Congratulations! I can't wait to see it!
Polly says
HUGE CONGRATS, Sherri!! I can't wait t see it!
Needled Mom says
How exciting!!! Congratulations. It is well deserved.
KMSC says
Congratulations to both you and Chelsi!! This is the logical next step in your Quilting Life!
Alicia Key says
How EXCITING! Congrats! MODA is the BEST!
Joy says
I am truly thrilled for you!! I apologize for not visiting lately…had to get my health together. You are definitely one of my favorites and this could not have happened to a more deserving person. I wish you and your beautiful daughter all the best in your new endeavor. God bless!!
Becky (My Fabric Obsession) says
A million congrats to you both. That is very exciting! Can't wait to see what you've done.
Michele says
Somehow I had a feeling that this announcement was coming. Congratulations and I can't wait to see the first peaks.
amy smart says
Sherri!!! Congratulations!! I am so thrilled for you.
I can't wait to see you collection! Good luck with all of the pre-market sewing. I'll see you there!
Amy
Julie Cefalu says
Congratulations, Sherri! I've been following your blog for a long time. I was glad to see your book get published and I knew it was just a matter of time for you to become a fabric designer. Being able to do it with your daughter must be the cherry on top!
Anita says
Oh! Congratulations to both of you! That's fantastic news! I love your books. Maybe another book is coming too? Can't wait to see the fabric! I'll be stalking Instagram! 🙂
one line lane says
Congrats on your fabric line and on keeping your secret under wraps. Looks like you mastered the keeping secret part – just salvages?!?
Mary says
Congratulations! So happy for you and your beautiful daughter, and can't wait to see your fabric.
greg @ grey dogwood studio says
Congratulations! So exciting! I can't wait to see more than the selvages!
Beverly says
I'm a little late reading this but I think it's wonderful and I'm so excited for you. I can't wait to see the fabric. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Kate says
Congrats, so exciting!
Bari Jo says
Congratulations! I am so excited that you are designing fabric and how much more fun to do it with your daughter!!! What a blessing for sure! Enjoy! Can't wait to see what you do next! Can't wait to see the new fabric line!