It's March, and time for our fabric versions of March Madness - Mad for Solids! Head over to our new blog (and make sure to bookmark it!) for details and to vote ..read more

If you've been missing those Inspired by Fabric emails in your inbox, we can help!  We've moved the blog over to the Paintbrush Studio website. Click on the "Create with Us" tab and select Blog -Inspired by Fabric. What have we been posting about?  Jacquie's Favorites, Manzanita Grove, the new Dianthus collection, candy corn, and so much more! We hope you'll join us. Read all the blog posts here ..read more

Our blog has moved over to the "Create with Us" tab on our website. Find us there and bookmark us! Don't miss our exclusive interview with MJ Kinman about her gorgeous "Between River & Sky" quilt, inspired by Old Pogue Distillery and made from Painter's Palette Solids.  Read about it here ..read more

It's not time to pull out the jingle bells or stockings just yet, but you can get a head start on your holiday quilting! We have two seasonal fabric collections available in stores--grab a bundle and finish up your holiday sewing so you can spend December relaxing! (Or making cookies, wrapping presents, and decorating...but hey, it's October now, so you can dream!) Red + Grey Christmas:  This wintry collection uses a modern gray, black and red palette for a touch of holiday sophistication. We’ve paired pinstripes, plaids and stars with snowmen and polar bears to create a cozy feel. Choos ..read more

Do you have a fabric bundle that you admire daily, but can't quite decide what to do with it? We checked in with some of our Mad for Solids designers to see what they've used their curated Painter's Palette Solids bundles to make. After seeing these projects, we're itching to start sewing...what about you?  Spring Fling Cheryl @meadowmistdesigns Cheryl says, "With my bundle of solids, I made a mini quilt using little flower applique shapes and then added some straight line quilting to give the mini texture and hold down the flowers.  I gave the mini to my co-worker who's h ..read more

We love Yvonne Fuchs' aptly named "Wonder" quilt, featured in Issue #65 of Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine. The soothing turquoises, graphic design and detailed quilting combine to create a true work of art inspired by the ocean. Keep reading to learn more about Yvonne's quilt, made using our Painter's Palette Solids. "Wonder" designed, pieced and quilted by Yvonne Fuchs; featured in Issue #65 of Love, Patchwork & Quilting (photo courtesy of LP&Q) Q. Can you talk about your inspiration for the quilt?  YF: Wonder is a design sketch I made while sitting on a beach ..read more

Happy Friday! Here's a little eye candy to start of your weekend on a quilty note!  1. Check out MJ Kinman's Between River & Sky quilt from her Bourbon Diamonds series. Absolute perfection! Find out more here. 2. New collection sneak peek: Jump Ride Spin by Tracey Wirth. These whimsical prints are so much fun!  See the entire collection here. 3. Jacquie's Favorites - We're so excited about this collaboration! Take a look at the 18 Painter's Palette Solids colors in this collection curated by Jacquie Gering herself. Use them to make her Whirlygig pattern ..read more

Fall is right around the corner, and quilting season is just getting started. It's the perfect time to sign up for a Block of the Month project, and we have three that we think you'll love! Hopscotch & Butterflies  Designed by Quilted Memories featuring the On Your Mark collection by Simone Bradford Cut and piece this cheery quilt with the bright, modern On Your Mark prints! Quilt measures 67" x 90". Sign up for this FREE block of the month program here. Contact Quilted Memories for kits. This 12-week BOM begins the week of September 3rd; anyone joining later ..read more

Happy Friday! We're finishing up our back to school series today with one more school-themed project featuring Hoodie Crescent's Ring Ring collection.  These Window Zipper Pouches are made using the 3-Ring Binder Pouch tutorial from Caroline @sewcanshe. We love the clear vinyl window feature so you can see what's inside, and it's easier to do than you think! This design works well with and without binder holes--your choice!  Caroline's assembly method covers all the raw edges and keeps your iron far away from the very melt-able vinyl. :) We made one version with the pink dots, fo ..read more

We're celebrating back to school, we're sharing some projects and tutorials featuring Hoodie Crescent's Ring Ring collection. See the links to all our projects at the bottom of this post. One of the best parts of back to school is the composition notebook...a blank slate of opportunity, just waiting for ideas, notes, sketches... Today we're using this Journal Cover tutorial from Rachel @stitchedincolor, and of course, Hoodie's school supply-themed prints!  A combination of two prints make a graphic cover. Look at that notebook page, ready to use! We used the orange penc ..read more