Thursday, September 26, 2013

Designer Tidbits: Me & My Sister

Need a laugh? Your favorite sisters will get you giggling! Barb and Mary of Me & My Sister Designs are here to chat with you about their latest collection for Moda Fabrics, Giggles! Let's get giggling!



Hi Jolly Jabbers! Mary and I are so excited to be featured here on the Jolly Jabber with our newest collection for Moda. Meet Giggles!


This collection is filled with the bright and happy colors you have come to expect from us.
FYI … This is one of my favorite views of a Jelly Roll!


The side view! Just thought I’d add that little tid-bit. You’ll need to keep that information in mind for the giveaway a little later.

Mary and I usually start each new fabric project with a piece of paper and a pencil. It’ s funny because with all the technology and computer programs available, we still rely on the old “doodle” approach. Our fabric design process is very basic and simple. If you saw the way we send in our ideas for the prints you would be amazed at how simple the layouts really are.

This new group includes some large florals and lots of good blenders like bright dots and tiny flowers.


It makes me giggle just thinking about them!

We have 3 all new patterns that go with the collection too …


We do USE the computer to design our patterns! Not to worry, we don’t write those out by hand!

Pin Curls is one of our favorites this time. It’s funny how one quilt always takes that position. We like the others too but this one just popped to the front for us!


This photo was taken at Quilt Market in Portland of the Pin Curls quilt hanging in the Moda booth. One of the On The 45 quilts is hanging out of the drawer.

Our favorite print in the collection would have to be this one …


No, not all of them! It’s the one on the top of this fat quarter bundle. Mary’s favorite background is the pink one. No surprise there! My favorite happens to be the one on the yellow background. It’s usually this first print that sets the tone for the group and the other prints are built around it.

To thank the Fat Quarter Shop today for featuring us on the Jolly Jabber, we’re having a little giveaway going on over on our blog!


You could win a Giggles Jelly Roll by leaving a comment and answering a simple question. Click on over to leave a comment and enter to win!

Happy Quilting!
Barb and Mary
Me and My Sister Designs

35 comments:

  1. Fabulous colours!!
    Why does the word 'giggles' make me smile???

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  2. The side-view -- of course! These colors are so happy--

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  3. Such happy fabrics! I really like Pin Curls too. :-)

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  4. I love their happy collections. Must be a direct reflection of them :)

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  5. YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  6. You like the side view, think I agree. Just love Giggles, great designs and sweet colors.

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  7. Another great line of Moda from two of my favorite sisters.

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  8. The side view so you can see the richness of the happy color swirl.

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  9. Side view, like a swirl cookie! Love this Giggles collection!

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  10. The side view! Love these colors, so fun and bright!

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  11. Side view! Made dresses with good morning line for 5 little girls. They were fabulous!

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  12. Lovely! I just love the names you guys come up with for your lines and your quilts!

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  13. Just love all the fabrics that the girls make....beautiful!!!

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  14. The side view, of course! It's my favorite view too. I would love to win this roll, 'cause I don't think our shop will have the line, and I have been waiting all summer for itto come out. Lori R.

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  15. Lovin' the side view with you! It shows off all of the beautiful colors! (and since it is made by Me and My Sister we know the prints are fabulous)

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  16. I love Giggles. Me and My Sisters' fabrics are always fun...just like Mary and Barb!!

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  17. I have made so many pretty quilts from their fabric! Can't wait to get my hands on this!

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  18. The side view is so fun to look at ! I really makes you want to giggle !

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  19. And the answer is.....Side View! I love your fabrics, I have one jelly roll just waiting to be made into something beautiful!

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  20. You have such beautiful happy fabrics, love Giggles.

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  21. I always look at the edge of a jelly roll to get a sense of the overall color or flavor of the fabrics.

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  22. What a happy, fun afternoon I would have working with these!

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  23. Fun looking collection. Thanks.

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  24. The side view. Looks like fun patterns.

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  25. The answer is - The Side View - which is exactly how I love to look at Jellies. I have loved loved loved all of the collections from Me & My Sister Designs, so bright cheery and fun, Giggles will be joining her sisters very very soon :)

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  26. I guess this collection represent both of you well. And you are right, the side view gives an unsuspected view of the jelly roll! SuzieLou

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  27. What fun to work with your sister! Love the fabric and it will certainly make me "giggle" while I sew with it.

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  28. I love your new fabric and would love to make Pin Curls too. Hugs, Sandi

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  29. Her favorite view is the top view where you can see the rainbow.

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  30. I've been following the sisters for a while now and they are always a hoot. I can't wait to hopefully someday meet them in person. They are so like me and my 3 sisters.

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  31. Ahh the side view, a rainbow of colour. Love the pincurl quilt!

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