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November 2015

AGF is Nominated for "Best Fabric Brand"

Hey beautiful makers!

Hope everyone is doing well and feeling more creative than ever. As you might already know, at AGF we love sharing good news with all of you. It’s like you’re that best friend that we share everything with! On that note, we want to let you in on something that we are super excited about. We are proud to announce that we have
been nominated for the 2015 Sew Magazine, British Sewing Awards! Yay (insert applause and cheers here)!

The nominations are chosen by the readers of Sew Magazine and we have been selected to be part of the “Best Fabric Brand” category. We are ecstatic about this nomination because amazing makers like yourself, have given us this opportunity. But the fun doesn’t stop there! If you agree with the readers that nominated us, feel free to cast your vote and make us the Best Fabric Brand of 2015. To make the British Sewing Awards even more exciting, Sew Magazine is hosting a GIVEAWAY. Once you submit your vote, you will be in the drawing to win £500 worth of sewing goodies from Sew Magazine! Yes, you read right, £500! This is over $750 worth of sewing goodies!

You can find voting forms in the November and December 2015 issues of Sew Magazine or you can vote online here. The voting period will close on Sunday, December 20th at midnight, so make sure to get your votes in, before time runs out!

As always, stay creative and thanks for inspiring.

Happy Voting!

Stephanie

 Bristish Sewing Awards Insta (small)

 


2015 Fall Int'l Quilt Market Recap Pt. 3 [Sharon + Caroline + Bonnie + Bari J.]

Hi everyone, 

Welcome to our last recap of Fall Quilt Market. Imagine gentle beach breeze, the waves hitting your feet, and seashells glistening in the sun. Let these thoughts roam your mind as you sew with Coastline by Sharon Holland. A collection inspired by the sea and all of its beauty. In stores Jan 2016Sharon---Coastline

As you might all know, Caroline Hulse (AKA Sew Caroline) gave birth a few weeks ago and was with us in spirit during market. This collection inspired by innocence, a colorful imagination and artistic surroundings. Let your creative mind run free with Chalk and Paint. In stores Feb 2016

Caroline---Chalk-&-Paint

Next in this recap, is Bonnie Christine with her Forest Floor collection (Bonnie also, gave birth to her sweet little Ollie Doe and couldn't make it to market this time around) Enter a whimsical world of wonders from the woods with this collection, it will ignite your curiosity for the forest and all of its natural beauty. Let the sewing adventures begin with Forest Floor! In stores Jan 2016

Bonnie---Forest-Floor

Last, in our recap is the very artistic Bari J. with her Millie Fleur collection. This collection is overflowing with colors, flowers, and Bari's signature style. Get ready to be inspired with Millie Fleur. In stores Nov 2015

Bari---Millie

From the whole AGF family we hope you enjoyed visiting, meeting, catching up with every single one of us at QM (and social media). We are definitely eager to start with the new collections and everything that comes with it. From designing and making inspirational projects, to creating lookbooks, tutorials, having collaborations and a few surprises along the way. We are extremely excited for what's coming during the next months. (Ekkkk Denim)

Meanwhile, enjoy this fun video we made for you all!!  

Thanks for your love towards fabrics and see you all next year in Salt Lake City!

XO

Gabs


2015 Fall Int'l Quilt Market Recap Pt. 2 [Pat Bravo + Maureen + Amy + Katarina]

Hey everyone,

I hope you enjoyed part one of our Quilt Market recap. We are ready to show you the first half of the designers and how they translated their collection (and inspiration) into their booth. First, in this recap is, Pat Bravo featuring one of her collection for this season, Dare. A collection decorated with pieces of Pop art and clean bold shapes. Do you Dare to be part of Pat's modern world? In stores now.

Pat---Dare

As you all know, Maureen Cracknell started as one of our Limited Edition Designers, and is now presenting her second collection, Fleet and Flourish. A collection filled with bold colored florals and soft graphic designs. Let your spirit run free with this beautiful bohemian collection. In stores in December 2015.Maureen---fleet-&-flourish

The latest addition to the AGF gang is Amy Sinibaldi, and she delights us with her first love, books. Amy's love for books come to life with subtle colors and delicate designs. Get ready to sew a beautiful story with Paperie. In Stores Nov 2015

Amy---Paperie
And last in this recap, is Katarina Roccella presenting both of her latest collection. Avantgarde is a collection filled with geometric shapes and bold colors. We invite you to enter Katarina's artistic world inspired by the Avant Garde Art movement. In stores December 2015.

Nina---Avant-Garde

Nina's second collection is Lavish. A collection filled with watercolor brushstrokes and an appreciation of the nearby flora, come together in beautiful colors inspired by the subject itself. Opulent, overflowing petals, stems, buds, and hidden berries make up this flower scented collection and release a fresh and fragrant aroma to delight the eye. In Stores April 2016

Nina---Lavish

We hope you enjoyed part 1 and 2 of the recap, stay tuned for part three next week, where we'll show you the rest of our designers and their beautiful booths. Feel free to leave us your comments and/or questions in the section below....

Until next time.

XO

G


2015 Fall Int'l Quilt Market Recap Pt. 1 [AGF + Canvas + Denim]

Hi everyone! 

I hope you all are doing fantastic! We just came back from Fall quilt market, and let me tell you it was CRAZY! (and I'm not just talking about sample spree) We had so much fun, even when setting up our booth (minus the sweating LOL) It was so amazing to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, but more importantly (at least for me) putting faces to your usernames on social media (little inside story: i catch my self running up to a few people and saying "I KNOW YOU!" lol) Also, a big "THANK YOU!" to everybody that joined our periscope sessions and participated in the giveaways, the response we received was unbelievable and for that we are oh so, grateful! (Stay tuned for more periscopes to come, in the very near future!)AGF

Since you all love our fabrics so much, we thought it would a great idea to showcase bits and pieces of it with free styled hand drawn frames (all the girls had so much fun drawing these) pair with a bright background to complement each other. I can't tell you enough, the compliments we received for this "simple, yet fantastic" idea. Plus, it's so rewarding when your hard work is recognized! We are extremely thrilled to have won the best booth award for CREATIVITY!

Canvas

In addition, CANVAS had its own booth, and we went with a closet idea (well, that's where we keep our clothes, right? lol) because we want people to come out of their shell of canvas being an upholstery fabric, it is completely versatile and we want to encourage makers to use it on their garments. So, ladies adventure intto the AGF Canvas world. (and share it, we love to see all kinds of projects) 

  Denim

And last but not least, in this first recap is the Denim Studio by AGF, our newest substrates. This was the BUZZ during quilt market (Till this day)! It was extremely hard keeping it a secret for so long, from the moment we started this project we wanted to let you all know the GOOD news, but we thought what a better way to end the year than with a BANG! ( And i think we did it!) With our newest substrate, we aim to fulfill your desire for denim! We have been working very hard to reinvent the quintessential American fabric, with an awesome array of 25 new substrates. For the first time ever, we are bringing PRINTED DENIM to the sewing industry. (In stores JANUARY 2016, Ekkkkkk! ) 

We hope you enjoyed our first recap of Quilt Market. Stay tuned for more of tomorrow's tour where you'll get to see Pat's, Maureen, Amy, and Katerina's booth in full detail.

XO

Gabs