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Free Spirit is having a giveaway of 30 fat quarters of Petal, due to be released in April. Just leave a comment on their facebook page by tomorrow for a chance to win!! xoxo, t Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Grand Revival Designs

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Petal Home

Had some fun photographing my new fabric collection Petal today. It'll be available in the fall some time. It's my first home dec collection for Free Spirit. Cotton sateen for upholstery, bedding, bags, etc. Works for structured clothing as well.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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Umm, can I ask you for a favor?

I Love You Necktie Camille Pleated Skirt Tiered Skirt I hate to be a pain and ask but shameless as I am I will...Would you mind terribly reviewing my book on Amazon? You don't have to have bought the book... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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Barefoot Roses is back! and a giveaway...

My first fabric collection, Barefoot Roses, is back! The twelve most popular patterns and colors will be released in March. I must admit I've missed her! The fabric cycle moves so fast now and I don't get to spend as... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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Giveaway Winner! finally

I know, this is way overdue. The random number generator says the winner of the giveaway is number 64. Congratulations to Melody J. Thank you so much to everyone who participated. Especially thank you for taking the time to say... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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Yvestown & me

Many of you will already know Yvonne Eijkenduijn through her gorgeous blog Yvestown. She inspires so many with her perfect, spare, light, vibrant and pretty aesthetic as expressed through her decorating, home remodeling, gardening, craft and even her recipes. She... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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Sew What You Love giveaways

There are a couple of giveaways of Sew What You Love, Sugar Hill and a free project from the book I wanted to let you know about. Just leave a comment at Sewmamasew and Craft Gossip for a chance to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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Sharing is nice, right?

Sharing is nice, right? Share the book and receive a free bag pattern download! Here's how. Go to Amazon.com, then click the share button on the right side of the Sew What You Love Amazon page to share it on... Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2012 at Grand Revival Designs

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My book, Sew What You Love, available today!!! Sneak Peak and a little bonus...

Oh goodness, it seems a bit surreal that this thing is finally happening. It feels very weird to write that my book is actually available as of today. And, I just found out it's already been reviewed (there are a... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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My Mother Makes the Cutest Christmas Things

My mother, Linda Whelan, makes the cutest Christmas things. Stockings, tags, ornaments all made with a combination of new and vintage fabrics. Check out her etsy store Xmas Muse if you're looking for sweet gifts or decorations for Christmas. xoxo,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Sugar Hill Fabric and Book Giveaway!!!

It's been a long while since I had a giveaway, too long. I just received the my actual book, bound and everything!!!, this week and have been over the moon. I wanted to celebrate with a giveaway of 24 fat... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Pleated Wrap Skirt Tutorial

I see a huge amount of traffic coming to this post from tumbler and I couldn't resist letting people know that in the next post I have a giveaway of my new fabric collection and new book going on right... Continue reading

Posted Oct 14, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Pleat Crazy-Pleated Wrap Skirt

There seems to be a theme emerging these last few posts. I've got pleats on the brain obvously. I love the design of this skirt because it's classic, versatile, super easy to make, can be made to any size and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Sweet Thing Clutch or.....

Or Well, either way I'll have a tutorial up soon. xoxo, t Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Crafts Beautiful Magazine and Homemade London

I recently made two wonderful discoveries when the lovely Natalie Osborn, an editor from Crafts Beautiful Magazine, www.crafts-beautiful.com contacted me to let me know she had used my fabric for a lampshade workshop at the beautiful crafting venue Homemade London... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt Tutorial

This is a super easy way to make a very full, twirly pleated skirt without a zipper and without having to sew the pleats along their length. It's made up of a top band sewn to a pleated skirt. It... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Thank you Pam. That definitely counts! Thanks so much and which pattern would you like? Best, Tanya

Commented Sep 26, 2011 on Free Pattern Download at Grand Revival Designs

Free Pattern Download

So, I have a little promotion going on. I'm offering a free download of one of the two patterns above to anyone who links from their blog, website, facebook or twitter feed to my book, Sew What You Love, on... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Jacob Marley=true love

Well, I always new I wanted children but I never knew just how much I wanted a dog until we got one. Jacob Marley is a 9 week old Golden Doodle. We saw one a few years ago driving in... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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My Book!! well, the cover anyway...

I'll have a higher res version of the cover at some point, (higher res picture is up), just pulled this one from Amazon but still, there it is, the cover of my book. I'm so happy because I didn't know... Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Jennifer Paganelli's new book!!!

My girl Jennifer Paganelli's new book was released yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I literally can't wait to see it. Jennifer fabrics are truly unique, vibrant, beautiful and eclectic and now, in addition to her wonderful sewing patterns, she's brought her amazing aesthetic to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Cuteness

I definitely have not been able to sew with Delilah as much as I would have liked. Usually I sew a ton of samples with each collection which is the most exciting part because I get to turn some of... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2011 at Grand Revival Designs

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Very inspiring Jona!! You've made some beautiful things this year and last, I've been neglecting my crafty urges so you've inspired me for the new year. Happy New Year to you and yours.

Commented Dec 20, 2010 on 2010, A year of sewing in review at Stop staring and start sewing!

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Merry and Bright....finally!

Finally got a gorgeous, sunny, snowy, steel blue crystal clear sky day here in Belgium after lots of grey days. Very cold but sunny, well until about 4:30 anyway when the sun starts to go down here. And finally got... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2010 at Grand Revival Designs

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Sweet Delilah

My sweet Delilah is almost here. I don't think these scans do her justice but I'll have photos in the next couple of weeks. She'll be introduced at Fall Quilt Market and I think the collection will be available wholesale... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2010 at Grand Revival Designs

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