it seems in the rush and excitement of pre market jitters I have neglected to actually show you my newest fabric range! Actually it was more rush than excitement with my fabric samples arriving only 6 days before I left for America….
so as you can understand a blog post about this exciting event was put to the bottom of the list as I sewed feverishly for 6 days and nights to get a whole booth display finished, written, photographed, added to catalogues, printed and packed to catch that flight…
so, thankyou to those who have asked, you have reminded me to show you all – not just those who have seen peeks on my Facebook page.
so, presenting my second range for Red Rooster Fabrics!
Nice People Nice Things
Yes it is based on a few of my drawings from the very popular Nice People Nice Things Block of the week quilt.
it is a small collection of only 19 different skus (fabrics) with a main panel type print, two conversationals and the rest lovely useable blenders.
The reds in this line are a little brighter and the blues have gone with a lovely tone of teal/aqua added in. This range can actually look totally different depending on what fabrics you pull to combine in a project from soft and pretty
to quite bright and fresh
and even a little neutral -
I think the cameo spot is one of my favourites… and I will confess I think it will always be exciting to see my name on the selvedge… yes I actually did that – is that being pompous? – I don’t mean it to be but I never thought I’d EVER have the skills or the opportunity to design my own fabrics..
There are some goodies I designed just for you too! This is the free pattern you can get from stores when you purchase any of this fabric range – Hexie go-go – its a very simple raw edge method which means you can whip this quilt up in a day using a little of most of the fabrics..
I also whipped up these two table toppers using the feature panel print… ask your local store to get these patterns also for free for you…
and finally – yes, what you have been waiting for – a fabric giveaway…. I have several flats of the panel fabric to giveaway…
And I’ll include the pattern for the table toppers above also..
I will give away one flat (they are one repeat of the panel) for every ten comments on this post… So as I have been away from blogland for a bit – you may need to spread the word, share/link the post on your blog, tell your friends, share it on facebook.. the more comments the more chances you have of winning a panel…
Hope you love my Nice People Nice Things fabrics……and please send me pics if you spot them anywhere – OR you make your own masterpiece using them….
hugs for today,
Helen
Helen, love the fabric! Congrats!
Posted by: Janice | July 09, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Yummy new fabric line. And panels sure give you options!
Posted by: rebecca | July 08, 2013 at 09:59 PM
Love the colours, they are all beautiful.
Congratulations on the new fabric range it is just gorgeous!!!
Thanks for the chance to be able to win, it would be great
Posted by: Mary-Ann Hayman | July 08, 2013 at 09:03 PM
I love the fabrics! I am making up a kit I bought of your a pattern of yours at the moment which is looking great :) thanks for the chance to enter/win!
Posted by: Cornelia | July 08, 2013 at 06:11 PM
Hi Helen.. Firstly congratulations on your beautiful quilt in the Tasmania Quilt show.. I LOVE IT.. Loving your new quilts/patterns and fabrics... Love your fabric also.. I can't wait to see the range in the fresh... Hugs Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | July 08, 2013 at 06:09 PM
Oh, I just love what you do! And no, it's not pompous to put your name on your work, it's common sense and good advertising too. So, I would just loooove to get a panel like that!
Posted by: Cathy | July 08, 2013 at 01:28 PM
Lovely range, can't wait to get my little fingers on some :)
Posted by: Michele | July 08, 2013 at 07:21 AM
I would surely like to win one of Your fabrics. They look great. Hope you will have some With you to Norway so I can see them by myself.
Posted by: Astri Ese Hole | July 08, 2013 at 06:12 AM
I would love to win some of your beautiful new fabric. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Corien | July 08, 2013 at 05:36 AM
So lovely, your 2nd fabric range, and so lucky are we, to get a chance to have some in your giveaway.
Posted by: Angela | July 07, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Gosh what beautiful fabric, I would love to win this.
Hugs Jeannie
Posted by: Jeannie | July 07, 2013 at 09:19 PM
Congratulations Helen - how exciting!!
Posted by: Gill | July 07, 2013 at 05:13 PM
I have been looking forward to seeing your gorgeous new fabric range since seeing the sneak peaks on FB, & it certainly hasn't disappointed!! You have every right to be proud of your achievement's & love seeing your own name on your fabric range!!!
Posted by: Debbie Lever | July 07, 2013 at 04:27 PM
Hope your second line is very successful
Posted by: alison dale | July 07, 2013 at 09:46 AM
Congratulations to you on your second line and congratulations to me because you used all my favorite colors! I'll be watching for these in my quilt shops!!
Posted by: Ruth B | July 07, 2013 at 03:01 AM
Just loveley, can`t wait you bee in EU
Posted by: mueller christin | July 07, 2013 at 02:13 AM
A gorgeous range Helen, having your name on the selvedge may seem pompous to some, just remember that "jealousy is a curse". :) Enjoy every moment of it!
Posted by: Tania | July 06, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Have made the Block of the Week quilt, would love the opportunity to win one of the panels. Beautiful work as always! Fingers crossed for a win lol.
Posted by: Rachael Clark | July 06, 2013 at 09:56 PM
Oh my word, I shouted out loud when I saw your gorgeous hexie work. I have more than a slight addiction to hexagons. Thank you for a fabulous giveaway too.
Posted by: Kay | July 06, 2013 at 09:19 PM
Love the colours in this range hope we can get them around here somewhere or will I have to go to Sydney to find them
Posted by: cathie fawcett | July 06, 2013 at 08:05 PM
Absolutely lovely colors and prints. I can't wait till I can make them into beautiful big hexies.
Posted by: Tina Thain | July 06, 2013 at 07:26 PM
Beautiful fabrics!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!!
Marissa,
Posted by: Marissa Kano | July 06, 2013 at 06:09 PM
Wow Helen, you are very clever and I love the colours you have used.
Posted by: Wendy Rance | July 06, 2013 at 06:03 PM
I love the fabrics, very nice designs.
Posted by: Elin | July 06, 2013 at 05:44 PM
What lovely fabrics !! I would LOVE to get them !
Thanks for the chance to win !
Florence
Posted by: Florence | July 06, 2013 at 05:20 PM
Pretty projects, and I love the whole fabric line.
Posted by: Kathleen Hackney | July 06, 2013 at 05:20 PM
love the new range, I especially like the grey splashes among the red and blues
Posted by: andreia | July 06, 2013 at 04:49 PM
I am not usually into this colour range(I am more of a goth girl...LOL)but must say I LIKE it very much!! LOL Well done Helen...
Posted by: Erika | July 06, 2013 at 04:23 PM
This is another beautiful range of fabrics, and lovely patterns. How exciting to have your name printed on them too.
Posted by: marilyn | July 06, 2013 at 04:01 PM
Absolutely love the fabric colours and design choices Helen. Can't wait till they are available & I can get creative with them. Your work and designs are just stunning. Congratulations. Xx
Posted by: Robyn Martin | July 06, 2013 at 03:09 PM
Thanks for the chance!!! Fingers and toes crossed :)
Posted by: Marie | July 06, 2013 at 02:46 PM
Congratulations on a beautiful fabric range with such a versatile colour range. You should be very proud to see your name on the selvedge. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.
Posted by: Sam Handley | July 06, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Good for you, Helen! These are gorgeous fabrics and I am so proud of you and your accomplishment. I truly love the colors you chose and your patterns are a breath of fresh air!
Posted by: Kd Brown | July 06, 2013 at 12:45 PM
What beautiful colours and designs, feel good fabric :) Thanks for the opportunity to win/
Posted by: Leanne | July 06, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Love the colours in the fabric and beautiful pattern. Would love to win.
Posted by: Karen Muller | July 06, 2013 at 12:37 PM
I love everything about you, your sewings, fabrics, etc. You are one of my quilting idols.
May I finally win one of yours?
Posted by: anita kroll | July 06, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Love your new fabric range. My favourite colour combo.
Posted by: Carol Spacagna | July 06, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Helen, you are so talented and have every right to feel proud of your work -pompous, DEFINITELY NOT.... Beautiful fabrics..... hope I'm a lucky winner.
Posted by: Glenice Jones | July 06, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Lovely range once again Helen. You always have such interesting ways of using fabric and creating patterns.
Posted by: Alexandra Macgregor | July 06, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Gorgeous fabric range. Can't wait to use it.
Posted by: Jacquie W | July 06, 2013 at 11:53 AM
Oh, Helen your newest line of fabrics are truly fabulous...I love them all, but am especially partial to the teals. The Washington State retreat was truly amazing, and Joan and I had a great time and felt blessed to spend that time with you and Gail as well as meet so many fun ladies. Hope I'm a winner in your giveaway!!! Hugs & Smiles!
Posted by: Susan Hopkins | July 06, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Love it, love it, love it.
Posted by: Kim Wilson-Hartrick | July 06, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Love this range as much as your other one, can't wait to see it in the shops.
Posted by: Kim Wilson-hartrick | July 06, 2013 at 11:27 AM
I love your work. Very inspiring!
Posted by: Denise | July 06, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful fabric range. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Can't wait to get my hands on some.
Posted by: Vicki Marslen | July 06, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Love the colours. Will be looking online for them. Nearly 300km to nearest fabric shop.
Posted by: Mari Hampel | July 06, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful fabrics and your table toppers are precious.
Posted by: Julie Stewart | July 06, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Love the look of this range, can't wait to get my hands on some. Been watching on Facebook so pretty.
Posted by: Nicole Dunning | July 06, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Such beautiful fabrics, just as good as your last range (of which I have it all)
Posted by: Andrea | July 06, 2013 at 10:16 AM
How exciting for you to have your own fabric line. Love the colours and prints. Would like to have a go at the raw edge hexie quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Sue Benson | July 06, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Fabrics look great, such nice colours and design. Would love to win some!
Posted by: Kay | July 06, 2013 at 10:06 AM
I would love to win these they look awesome indeed. Will go oh so nice for the hexie club I am in plus the get knotted group.
Posted by: Margareth | July 06, 2013 at 09:57 AM
Took me three years to complete Nice People Nice Things, & I have 3 blocks to finish on Truly Aussie, have been wondering "whats next", now I think I know. Would love to win some of the fabric range.
Posted by: yvonne howard | July 06, 2013 at 09:36 AM
What gorgeous fabrics!
Posted by: Barb S. | July 06, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Helen, they are beautiful just lovin them!!!
Posted by: Cindy Roth | July 06, 2013 at 09:30 AM
Oh, such beautiful colour combination! Makes for feeling warm on a cool winter day. Thank you :)
Posted by: Narelle Lowcock | July 06, 2013 at 09:19 AM
You have the most beautiful fabrics and I love all your designs. Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Patricia M. Fletcher | July 06, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Loving those colours at the moment, fresh and subdued at the same time. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
Posted by: SandyG | July 06, 2013 at 09:12 AM
So pretty, I love everything, the colours, the patterns!! Well done!!
Posted by: Edith Bosma | July 06, 2013 at 05:58 AM
absolutely not! I mean it's not pompous to put your name on the selvage, you should be very proud, your fabrics are gorgeous.
Posted by: wendy | July 06, 2013 at 03:58 AM
Your fabrics certainly brighten up a dreary winters day, just beautiful especially the blues
Posted by: Leanne V | July 05, 2013 at 08:57 PM
red and aqua has been a long time favourite combination, but I really liked the subdues look as well. Congratulations on the new range.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmxOwY1S6I7msHnIivJ6nWZO5_dT6vJS3M | July 05, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Beautiful, beautiful colour combinations!! Love the red and teal and your polka dots are to die for :) I'll be looking for these in my local shops for sure!
Posted by: Sue W | July 05, 2013 at 05:23 PM
our fabric range looks fantastic, congratulations
Posted by: Sue | July 05, 2013 at 03:33 PM
Hello Helen, Gorgeous fabric, just my colours too! Be proud of your fantastic work, you are very creative! Thanks for the chance to win this great prize. PS I'm stitching "nice people, nice things" quilt at the moment, so matching fabric would be wonderful!!
Posted by: Alison M | July 05, 2013 at 01:52 PM
Your fabrics are beautiful, I would love to make your table topper it is gorgeous! I will try to spread the word! I love your site!
Posted by: Elizabeth Johnson | July 05, 2013 at 01:47 PM
Congratulations! Love hexies and NEED new fabric like all quilters do.
Which project to start next?
Helen T
Posted by: Helen T | July 05, 2013 at 10:24 AM
They are beautiful!! I have been cleaning and sorting and doing for weeks now and I am dying to get back to my sewing and quilting...your blog Made my day on the 4th here in Indiana in the USA...Love you Aussie Quilters!!
Posted by: Karen S Flick | July 05, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Your new fabric range is delightful.I love the red and teal combination.and of course the name of the fabric range....Can't wait to be able to buy the fabrics and start creating
Posted by: Marcia | July 05, 2013 at 09:34 AM
What a great fabric collection!! I am crazy about hexies, so I love that one!!!! Your blog is in my Bloglovin list, it won't be forgotten :-))
Posted by: Natalia aka Koala | July 05, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Your new fabrics are just gorgeous Helen. I love the colours.
Posted by: Christine M | July 05, 2013 at 09:05 AM
Congratulations, great fabric range. I love the colours, especially the blue/teal.
Posted by: Jules | July 05, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Beautiful colours made me feel very happy indeed! Great giveaway.
Posted by: Sarah O | July 05, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Your new fabric range is delightful.I love the red and teal combination. Thanks for such a great giveaway.
Posted by: Val Laird | July 05, 2013 at 06:30 AM
Wow I would be excited if I had my name on the selvedge too! I would be taking photos from every angle. Sadly I am not that creative so it will never happen. Thanks for the giveaway. Linda
Posted by: Sunnybec | July 05, 2013 at 05:16 AM
Beautiful! Just the colours that I love!
Posted by: Carin Aschan | July 05, 2013 at 03:47 AM
Beautiful fabric, makes me happy just looking at it.
Posted by: sandy | July 05, 2013 at 03:42 AM
HELLO! SO PRETTY!
YOU WERE IN A RUSH+ARE FORGIVEN>LOL!
THANKS FOR SHARING ON YOUR BLOG+THIS NEAT GIVEAWAY!
Posted by: LINDA | July 05, 2013 at 03:13 AM
Great fabric
Posted by: barbara woods | July 05, 2013 at 01:53 AM
I have fallen in love with hexies. Would love to win some of your gorgeous new line.
Tina
Tina@brainer.com
Posted by: Tina | July 05, 2013 at 12:44 AM
The fabric looks beautiful. I love that shade of blue....
Great Job!!!
Posted by: Sandy S | July 05, 2013 at 12:13 AM
WOW! Love the fabric. Love the colors. Love the patterns. Need I say more?
Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Good Luck to all.
Posted by: Paula Stuplich | July 04, 2013 at 11:34 PM
You must be over the moon!! Love the fabric!! Thanks for the chance to win some!
Paulette
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | July 04, 2013 at 11:23 PM
wow, your new line is spectacular,love your color range.Your hexies and embroidery caught my eye.
Posted by: rosa | July 04, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Beautiful colors!!
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 04, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Gorgeous new fabrics Helen. Very generous of you also with so many lovely free designs for us to stitch using your lovely new fabric
Posted by: Cheryl | July 04, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Your fabric line is gorgeous and I love teal with red!! The table topper project is lovely... no, that's not the right descriptor... delightful is more accurate!
Posted by: Michele T | July 04, 2013 at 09:44 PM
Lovely fabrics - I can certainly understand how thrilled you would eb to see your name anywhere - especially on fabric! Well done...
Posted by: Susan | July 04, 2013 at 09:16 PM
Hi. Great new fabrics. I would love to play with them,so
I hope they will be in the stores her in Norway too.
Hugs:-)
Posted by: Laila | July 04, 2013 at 09:15 PM
What better way to recover from a big ladies op than receive a parcel of wonderful fabrics in the mail. Luv these fabrics.
Posted by: Julieann.bunn@hotmail.com | July 04, 2013 at 08:57 PM
Helen, just love the teal/aqua, pink/red colours - I think they always look so beautiful together. Congratulations on your new fabric range. And thank you for the opportunity to win some!
Posted by: LindyloufromOz | July 04, 2013 at 08:41 PM
How exciting love love the new range....such a 'happy moment' seeing your name on the selvage wow. Thanks for the chance of winning some beautiful fabric
Posted by: Nay from Nays Place | July 04, 2013 at 08:24 PM
It's plain to see that you've been extraordinarily busy and look at what you've accomplished!! Just amazing. Love every little piece of fabric and every project you've made to showcase them. Bravo!
Posted by: kaholly | July 04, 2013 at 08:08 PM
Oh, HELEN!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your fabric and patterns! Such happy colors to work with! I would be thrilled to see my name on the selvedges, too, and would want to shout it from the rooftops and show it to everyone if I had designed that beautiful fabric! I love those great patterns and I just HAVE to have them! WOW! Congratulatins on your accomplishment!
Posted by: Mary Jo | July 04, 2013 at 07:55 PM
Pompous, never! Just proud of yourself, what's wrong with that!
Such a pretty range, thanks for the chance to win some yumminess.
Posted by: Leeanne | July 04, 2013 at 07:21 PM
Love these fabrics and the colours Helen. Still have not finished my stitcheries for NPNT quilt. Now I have seen this I will have to get it out again and work on it. Love the hexie quilt. What stores will stock them? Thanks for the chance in the giveaway. Hugs.....
Posted by: Noela Young | July 04, 2013 at 07:15 PM
Helen, thanks for your giveaway. Have spent all day in Newcastle today while DH is getting ready for his radiotherapy for prostate cancer. We were so disappointed when they said it would be a further month until the therapy starts. It has taken 3 months since diagnosis to get this far. It is terribly frustrating!!!!! Congratulations on the new fabric range it is just gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Maryannep | July 04, 2013 at 06:32 PM
Helen the colors are beautiful, bright and happy...I am lovin' the reds and blues...
Posted by: Sharon Griffith | July 04, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Your fabrics are just beautiful, Helen, the colours are wonderful. I would love to win some - thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Meredith | July 04, 2013 at 05:56 PM
Your fabrics are fantastic so fresh looking
Posted by: Carol Lee | July 04, 2013 at 05:47 PM