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March 2016

New Analog Times with Pastel Thrift by AGF Studio

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Hello crafty creatives!

How’s everyone doing? You probably noticed our collection releases were briefly interrupted to bring you all the awesome spring 2016 fabric collections we’re going to be showing during Quilt Market in Salt Lake City. But don’t worry, our favorite time of the week is back! Collection release day, yay!

Today, we’re happy to present the newest fabric collection designed by our AGF Studio, Pastel Thrift! This fabric collection is beautifully balanced with soft shades of pink, blue, yellow and completed with greys. Pastel Thrift brings to light an afternoon spent at a quirky thrift store filled with unique trinkets and rare oddities. I simply love how this fabric collection gives a modern twist to vintage things through the use of punchy pastel colors (it includes the so-talked-about Pantone colors of the year 2016: Rosequartz and Serenity - we swear we didn't know back in October when we showed it first, we just went with our gut) and the addition of black.

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When you look closely at some of the prints in this collection you’ll realize that it plays homage to analog objects, such as record players, photography slides, the numbers in vintage watches, and printed books.  In a world filled with technology, it’s always nice remember those times when you had to wait for pictures to be developed or actually buy music in records, it's good to still have the option.

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Enough about the past! Let’s talk about how our love for vintage things has translated into inspirational projects just for you! Check out the Pastel Thrift Lookbook and feast your eyes with tons of patterns and tutorials.

 

 

Feeling creative? We’ve prepared this Alchemie FREE QUILT PATTERN for you! Its modern design and vintage inspired flair (do you see how it resembles the photo slides?) is great for any bedroom.

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For those of you who like to mix and match blenders in your projects, here’s a little cheat sheet of some coordinating AGF Elements.

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Don’t forget the best part! Join our GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Pastel Thrift!

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*****GIVEAWAY CLOSED*****

CONGRATULATIONS Lia, you've won the fat quarter bundle of Pastel Thrift! Check your email.

Here’s how to enter:

Browse through the Pastel Thrift lookbook and leave a comment below, telling us what you would make with this charming fabric collection.

Giveaway ends April 7th at 3pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced on this post.

 

Till we meet again,

Stephanie


Re-cap: AGF Spring 2016 Fabric Collection Reveals

Hello fabric lovers!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day! As you might know, last week was filled with reveals of our Spring 2016 fabric collections. All of the AGF girls and I were blown away with your beautiful comments about the new fabric collections. Thank you, we can’t wait to release them all (but you know patience is a virtue)!

For those of you who weren’t able to see the full reveals, we’ve prepared this little re-cap of all the collections. Enjoy!

Art Gallery Fabrics Spring 2016 Reveals:

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AVAILABLE MAY 2016

Sharon Holland kick-started our reveals week with her earthy collection Tapestry. This fabric collection is filled with multicultural motifs mixed with modern designs and Sharon’s effortless style.

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AVAILABLE MAY 2016

We were filled with excitement to show you our new Limited Edition collection Boardwalk Delight by Dana Willard from Made Every Day! Dana, walks us through a beautiful summer’s day with bright colors, bold geometric prints and a whole lot of ice cream.

Pandalicious_FULL REVEAL

AVAILABLE JUNE 2016

Katarina Roccella made Panda lovers and sewists go crazy with Pandalicious! She truly highlights the beauty of these creatures and their habitats. This collection is filled with bold prints balanced by soft pastels.

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AVAILABLE JUNE 2016

Our favorite curated maximalist, Bari J. has expressed her joy for life through her beautiful new collection, Joie De Vivre. Bari’s paintings come to life in beautiful prints accompanied by vibrant gem colors and striking geometrics.

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AVAILABLE JULY 2016

The very sweet Amy Sinibaldi is back and is presenting her new collection Playground, as an AGF licensed designer! This collection shows off Amy’s delicate style in a whole new way. She shows us the beauty of childhood through soft colors and subtle prints.

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AVAILABLE JULY 2016

Bonnie Christine, made us catch tons of heart eyes when we found out that her new collection Hello, Ollie is inspired by her daughter. This collection is filled with delicate swans and memories of an afternoon by the lake. PLUS, this is AGF’s first GOTS-certified organic fabric collection! YAY!

Nightfall_FULL REVEAL

AVAILABLE AUGUST 2016

Maureen Cracknell takes us on a night adventure and shows us the world of cute nocturnal creatures with Nightfall. She pays homage to the wise owl and other wonders of the night that frolic under the moonlight.

Observer_FULL REVEAL

AVAILABLE AUGUST 2016

April Rhodes captivates us once more with her earthy style and the beautiful textures in Observer. Inspired by naturally occurring and the man-made patterns of the world, this collection will inspire you to pay attention to details and find meaning in the world.

 

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AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2016

Pat Bravo takes us on a trip to Scandinavia with her new collection Heartland. This collection shows off her signature florals accompanied by soothing colors and homey designs.

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AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2016

Last but not least, we showed off Lagom by AGF Studio. Lagom, meaning “just the right amount” in Swedish, is filled with soft colors, sophistication, and the right amount of simplicity.


Show your LQS what collections you want!

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We hope you enjoyed all of the reveals of our Spring 2016 Fabric Collections. Can’t wait to have some in your stash? Well, we’ve prepared these pretty graphics for you to let your LQS know that you want all the new Art Gallery Fabrics collections! Simply download the images through the link provided and share them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or anywhere you’d like! Remember to tag us with #ArtGalleryFabrics and the hashtag shown on the graphics!

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Now, let the preparations for Quilt Market begin! Stay tuned….

Xoxo,

Stephanie


The Denim Studio Blog Tour

Hey there beautiful sewists!

We hope you’re having a splendid day! Remember our recent release of The Denim Studio? It was filled with excitement, projects, a lookbook and A LOT of fabric petting! We even made a Youtube video explaining everything about denim. It’s obvious we are obsessed!

The fun didn’t stop there. Since sewing is all about the visuals, we wanted to show you that the possibilities are endless with the Denim Studio. Karly, from Paisley Roots hosted a wonderful Children’s Garments blog tour with AGF denim. It was filled with adorable outfits for kids of many ages.

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We then had a craving for quilts…denim quilts (because we didn’t have enough with the ones in the lookbook). So, we got in contact with our friend Christopher a.k.a. The Tattooed Quilter and he hosted The Denim Studio Blog Tour (quilt edition). Christopher gathered a few of his quilting friends and they created masterpieces!

Here’s a little re-cap of all the AGF denim beauties:

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First up, was Christopher’s lovely 20” sampler mini quilt. He used a combination of our Solid Smooth denim, Denim Prints, and solid fabrics from our Pure Elements. Now, let’s talk about the block arrangement! Christopher put together flying geese, log cabin, and half-square triangle blocks.  This mini truly highlights all the fabrics beautifully in Christopher’s modern style.

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Up next, was Nicholas from Quilts from the Attic with his stunning improv mini quilt. We not only loved the complexity of the quilt but also the beautiful story behind the quilt. The design was inspired by his father’s excitement to buy his first pair of patchwork jeans. Nicholas brought the story to life with a combination of Solid Textured denim, Denim Prints, and Solid Smooth denim. To complete the look of this edgy mini, Nicholas quilted it with a "dense edge-to-edge sea of mussel shells design".

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Then we had Sari from Sariditty Handmade with her astounding 5’ by 7’ diamond quilt. This beauty was made of 300 denim diamonds made with our Denim Prints, Solid Smooth Denim, and Solid Textured Denim! To fancy it up, Sari finished it with gold quilting, piping, and added a zipper for some extra pizazz. Have you ever seen a quilt as glamorous as this?

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Jennifer from Ginger Peach Studio showed us that quilting can be fashionable! That’s right, she encourages everyone to wear their quilts and make quilty fashion. Jenn used our Solid Smooth denim to create the outer shell of the coat and the meticulous quilt block detail. The coat is based on Cascade Duffle Coat by Grainline Studio and we absolutely love it!

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Last but not least, Nicole from Modern Handcraft ended this exciting tour with her Cruella Deville quilt. Why did she name it after a villain? Well, it has two contrasting sides just like Cruella Deville’s hair! The tiny piecing of the Solid Smooth denim transitioned into Pure Elements is fabulous! This quilt is a wonder up close and from a far.

We hope everyone enjoyed this re-cap of the Denim Studio Blog Tour hosted by The Tattoed Quilter! Feel free to share any of your denim creations with us on social media using the hashtag #The DenimStudiobyAGF and #ArtGalleryFabrics. As always, stay creative and thanks for inspiring!

Till next time,

Stephanie


Essentials II by Pat Bravo: A Trendy Fabric Collection

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Hello my crafty friends!

How is everyone doing? Here, at the AGF HQ we’ve been having tons of fun showing you all the sneak peeks for our spring 2016 fabric collections. But the fun doesn’t stop there! We still have more to show you! In case you didn’t know, spring is already here (it began March 20th) and it’s that time to rev up those sewing machines for all kinds of bright projects. We’re already dreaming of pretty dresses and quilts!

One of our fabric designers that always keeps us on our toes with trendy inspiration is Pat Bravo. This is why, we’re happy to kick-off spring by presenting Pat’s newest fabric collection, Essentials II. This collection combines Pat’s signature designs in three bright color stories that will make you want to sew till you drop.

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My favorite thing about this fabric collection is that all three colorways coordinate beautifully! Just imagine all the beautiful modern quilts you could make with endless fabric combinations.

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But let’s not stop there! These fabrics also work well as stand-alone prints for a variety of garments and home décor.

Make sure to get all your inspiration buds tingling by checking out the Essentials II lookbook.

 

Not sure what project to sew? Well, we’ve made life easier by preparing this "Equilateral" FREE QUILT PATTERN, just for you!

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You can even mix and match other fabrics! Here’s a little cheat sheet of some AGF Pure Elements that coordinate with this fabric collection.

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If you’re in the mood for a little spring selfish sewing (woah, say that six times!); enter our GIVEAWAY!

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*****GIVEAWAY CLOSED*****

CONGRATULATIONS Silvia, you've won the fat quarter bundle of Essentials II! Check your email.

To enter:

Browse through the Essentials II lookbook and leave a comment below, telling us what you would make with this trendy fabric collection.

Giveaway ends March 29th at 3pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced on this post.

Till Next Time,

Stephanie


Introducing A Soft & Pure Substrate: AGF Organic Cotton

Hey there fabric lovers!

We hope you’ve been enjoying all of the sneak peeks for the Spring 2016 AGF Collections! You’re probably on the edge waiting for us to share those full reveals. Don’t worry, they’re coming soon! To get you even more excited for the upcoming season, we have something special to reveal today. Let me give you a hint of what it could be…it has to do with fabrics. Ok, you probably guessed that!

Let me give you another hint. Remember that picture we shared on Instagram that said “Something special, soft, and pure is coming your way... stay tuned for more!”

 

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Well, we finally get to reveal the secret! Drum rolls please...! We are extremely happy to announce that Art Gallery Fabrics will now produce ORGANIC COTTON for the first time ever!

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Like with any of our other substrates, you’ll be able to “feel the difference” with AGF Organics! After a long time of planning and research, we’re happy to bring you a custom-woven organic cotton like no other!

You may be wondering, what’s the difference between regular cotton and organic cotton fabrics? The production of organic cotton begins with the selection of the seeds, to naturally rotating the crops in healthy soil while avoiding any types of pesticides that can harm the crop or the farmers. From that point on, it’s specially handled in the mills, and is printed with low impact inks.

Our new substrate will have our unmatched quality and design on a 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton base cloth, with the most eco-friendly GOTS-approved inks and dyes in the industry. These certifications ensure that our fabrics are part of a fair-trade, which means they are produced in a safe, humane, and healthy environment during the entire process.

We’re glad we can make the world a bit better and safer one yard at a time with AGF Organics. Stay tuned to learn more about our new substrate and to find out which collections will be released in organics. As always, stay creative and thanks for inspiring!

Xoxo,

Stephanie


Meet Our New AGF Licensed Designer!

Hey everyone!

Hope you’re having an amazing day! As you already know, we just can’t stop sharing great news with you. Earlier this we week, we introduced you to our new Limited Edition designer, Dana Willard. YAY! That was the start of all the surprises we have coming during the next few days.

But don’t worry, we won’t leave you waiting too long. Get ready for another surprise today! We are extremely happy to welcome Amy Sinibaldi as our new licensed AGF designer! Amy stole our hearts with her first collection Paperie as a limited edition designer, and we just couldn’t get enough. We are now excited to see her sweet personality shine through beautiful fabric designs as a licensed designer.

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Stay tuned for more news about Amy’s upcoming collection. For now feel free to browse through her lovely blog, Nana Company for tons of inspiration! We’re sure you’ll want to make every project she’s blogged about. As always, stay creative and thanks for inspiring!

Till next time,

Stephanie