tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796970357299722142012-01-25T01:20:39.844-08:00FRANCHELLE CONTRERASFranchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-25400899353381615082011-12-31T01:43:00.000-08:002011-12-31T01:43:21.405-08:002011-12-31T01:43:21.405-08:00<span style="color: #783f04;"><strong>HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE ON BLOGGER!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and much Success in 2012!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I want to inform everyone that follows my web blog from time to time, the Song Bird fabric collection will be released to fabric stores January 2012 worldwide. In January, I will be giving a Fat Quarter contest of the Song Bird collection. So, please check my web blog in the month of January.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Thank you to those who have purchased my fabric collections. I want you to know how very much</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">I appreciate your kindness.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hugs, xoxox</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-2540089935338161508?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/yaZ87YzTyRQ" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-new-year-to-everyone-on-blogger.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-64283987098219822952011-10-14T21:40:00.000-07:002011-10-14T21:43:51.830-07:002011-10-14T21:43:51.830-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">INTERNATIONAL QUILT MARKET - HOUSTON</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="color: black;">The long awaited fabric collection "Song Bird" will go into production next week. I am so happy, it's being printed sooner than expected. This month is the International Quilt Market in Houston. If you're a store buyer and happen to be attending, please stop by the Henry Glass Fabrics booth 144 and 245 to review the Song Bird collection. Please ask for Harriet Clemens, she will be more than happy to assist you with your order.</span><br />
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<div align="left"><span style="color: black;">Please, visit my web blog often to be on the look out for a fat quarter contest of the "Song Bird" collection. I know you will love this new collection. There are so many projects you can create from the fabric.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">I hope everyone had a wonderful summer!</span> </span><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="color: black;">Hugs, xo</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-6428398709821982295?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/TC3QorH6H44" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/10/international-quilt-market-houston-long.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-1317597152792083522011-08-28T23:31:00.000-07:002011-08-28T23:34:49.264-07:002011-08-28T23:34:49.264-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>FABRIC TAGGED ON FACEBOOK</strong></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">My Sonoma Rose pattern has been tagged on Facebook. This is such an adorable toddler dress designed by Momi Boutique. Rachel always designs such fabulous wears for little girls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">You can visit Momi Boutique at </span><a href="http://www.momiboutique.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">http://www.momiboutique.com</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Hugs, xox</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Franchelle</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-131759715279208352?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/hxesnrN0wSU" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/08/fabric-tagged-on-facebook-my-sonoma.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-88883916437068740082011-08-06T00:41:00.000-07:002011-08-28T23:33:18.661-07:002011-08-28T23:33:18.661-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">OH WHERE OH WHERE IS SONG BIRD</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Update for the Song Bird fabric collection. I know it has been a long time coming, although, I need you to hang in there with me, because the fabric collection is now being auditioned to specialty fabric quilt stores world-wide. Currently, the Song Bird collection is making its rounds with the fabric Distributors such as, Troy Distributors, Needle Craft, Inc., and Checker Distributors.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">If you're following my web blog and, happen to own a specialty fabric quilt store, please click on one of the websites below to order the Song Bird fabric collection. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Checker Distributors:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.checkerdist.com/products/fabrics/?f_l=6519&page=1&f_v=H300&f_a=1">http://www.checkerdist.com/products/fabrics/?f_l=6519&page=1&f_v=H300&f_a=1</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Troy Distributors:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.troy-corp.com/grp/baaaaad698/cg/001.shtml">http://www.troy-corp.com/grp/baaaaad698/cg/001.shtml</a><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Needle Craft, Inc.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.needlecraftinc.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=2069&View=All&v=1">http://www.needlecraftinc.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=2069&View=All&v=1</a><br />
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I know you will enjoy the new fabric collection. There are so many items you can create with the fabric, although, first and foremost, the collection is going to make for a beautiful quilt. We will also have a contest for fat quarters of the new "Song Bird" collection. So, please do not go anywhere, check back often, you never know when "Song Bird" will fly into my web blog.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hugs, xoxo</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-8888391643706874008?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/B9QtBPYX0yI" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com2http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/08/oh-where-oh-where-is-song-bird-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-19646165166215196592011-06-30T20:44:00.000-07:002011-07-19T00:44:13.202-07:002011-07-19T00:44:13.202-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>LITTLE GIRLS + BIG STYLE</strong></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Here We Go! Something very new! Diane Ledesma from Fresno CA designed the adorable girly girl headbands. Diane is actually my Cousin's wife and she offered to show me how South Hampton and the Sonoma Fabric collections worked together for trendy headbands. I really love how Diane was able to blend the two collections using various rosettes to offer a unique style for little girls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Thank you Diane for your generous offer. It's always inspiring when another Designer enjoys</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">working with my fabric collections. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Hopefully, you will find inspiration in creating your own headbands </span>for the little girls in your life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Hugs xox</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-1964616516621519659?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/jB3sfXRpV7I" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/little-girls-big-style-here-we-go.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-86501786473424522592011-06-27T00:35:00.000-07:002011-06-28T00:39:35.523-07:002011-06-28T00:39:35.523-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"><strong>REFLECTIONS</strong></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tgVpG7FbQjo/TggxEkLlF-I/AAAAAAAABR4/Xpf7zUwcYpU/s1600/anniesh1knot.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tgVpG7FbQjo/TggxEkLlF-I/AAAAAAAABR4/Xpf7zUwcYpU/s320/anniesh1knot.png" width="255" /></a></div><span style="color: black;">A toddler dress using the South Hampton fabric. I really love this photograph, because the toddler looks so adorable and very peaceful. I'm always so happy when Mommies enjoy creating new designs for their toddlers using my fabric collections.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hugs xox,</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-8650178647342452259?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/V0UJvh-x6bI" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/reflections-toddler-dress-using-south.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-52873463452612293362011-06-20T23:08:00.000-07:002011-06-20T23:08:56.206-07:002011-06-20T23:08:56.206-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">DOCKSIDE TOP</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uZLMx6wxQjw/TgAuGsc2RsI/AAAAAAAABR0/xZAa2Ea5esI/s1600/MomiBoutique-DocksideTop-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uZLMx6wxQjw/TgAuGsc2RsI/AAAAAAAABR0/xZAa2Ea5esI/s640/MomiBoutique-DocksideTop-4.png" width="424" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">The two photographs above were tagged at Momi Boutique's web site. I really love when Rachel uses my fabric collections to design her girly girl toddler clothing and, the Dockside Top is no exception. The top is trendy, playful, and beautiful all at the same time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">The South Hampton geometric pattern was used to tie this design together and it's actually one of my favorites, because of the way Rachel designed the back of the Dockside top. Rachel's designs are so unique, I'm always auditioning her clothing line. I'm hope you don't mind all the wonderful eye candy for girly girls worldwide.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">You can visit Momi Boutique at </span><a href="http://www.momiboutique.com/"><span style="color: black;">www.momiboutique.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or Rachel's Etsy store at </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/momiboutique?ref=ss_profile"><span style="color: black;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/momiboutique?ref=ss_profile</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Thank you again Rachel for another trendy and plaful design using the South Hampton geometric pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Hugs xox,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-5287346345261229336?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/PQ6cwgLdNhA" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/dockside-top-two-photographs-above-were.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-58432685204844175712011-06-19T19:54:00.000-07:002011-06-19T19:54:08.037-07:002011-06-19T19:54:08.037-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">THIMBLES, BOBBINS, PAPER, AND INK</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Ul38Qp5FJ0/Tf6x9p3U-gI/AAAAAAAABRo/bJ6K6N9Mvuc/s1600/SonomaDress-TimblesBobbins.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Ul38Qp5FJ0/Tf6x9p3U-gI/AAAAAAAABRo/bJ6K6N9Mvuc/s640/SonomaDress-TimblesBobbins.png" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">A photograph has been tagged on the Thimbles, Bobbins, Paper, and Ink web blog. Jennifer gave me permission to audition the adorable toddler dress using the Sonoma rose fabric. There is also a cute little bunny from the same fabric on Jennifer's web blog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><span style="color: black;">Jennifer also has a Martha Stewart video on how to sew the smock part of the dress using elastic thread in the bobbin. The toddler dress only uses 1/2 yard of fabric, which is wonderful for Designers creating toddler boutique clothing. Below is Jennifer's web blog address:</span><br />
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<a href="http://thimblesbobbinspaperandink.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-yard-easter-gifts.html"><span style="color: black;">http://thimblesbobbinspaperandink.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-yard-easter-gifts.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Thank you Jennifer for designing such an adorable toddler dress and for using the Sonoma rose fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hugs, xox</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-5843268520484417571?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/ROdopKPrVpE" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/thimbles-bobbins-paper-and-ink.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-71114482704494168332011-06-14T22:52:00.000-07:002011-06-14T22:54:09.063-07:002011-06-14T22:54:09.063-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">CREATIVE CHICS</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iJPUpxkLefE/TfhG6e7_K0I/AAAAAAAABRg/2yatF9FEySA/s1600/SonomaApron-V-Neck-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iJPUpxkLefE/TfhG6e7_K0I/AAAAAAAABRg/2yatF9FEySA/s640/SonomaApron-V-Neck-1.png" t8="true" width="466" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_PazxSfIKg/TfhHb7th2oI/AAAAAAAABRk/461Nvd-mfsA/s1600/SonomaApron-V-Neck-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_PazxSfIKg/TfhHb7th2oI/AAAAAAAABRk/461Nvd-mfsA/s640/SonomaApron-V-Neck-2.png" t8="true" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: black;">Photographs have been tagged on the Etsy web site. An apron designed by Creative Chics using the Sonoma fabric collection. The pattern has a sexy halter back, which makes the apron very adorable. I really love when I come across Designers using my fabric collections. It makes the creative process of designing for the fabric manufacturers a pure delight. When another Designer can earn a living using my collections, I get a very warm feeling in my heart. My prayer for each collection is that someone will come across the fabric and fall in love with it and will want to use it for their creations. Creative Chics sent me a very nice message about the Sonoma fabrics, which I will always keep close to my heart. Thank You Creative Chics for a very trendy, adorable apron.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">If you would like to see more of Creative Chics apron designs, please visit their Etsy web site at </span><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72524821/sexy-womens-hostess-halter-apron-in-deep"><span style="color: black;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/72524821/sexy-womens-hostess-halter-apron-in-deep</span></a><br />
<span style="color: black;">you will not be disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hugs, xox</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-7111448270449416833?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/zDp2hZeK9W0" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com1http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/creative-chics-photographs-have-been.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-24026055934649479572011-06-12T19:52:00.000-07:002011-06-14T00:24:32.094-07:002011-06-14T00:24:32.094-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>ARTISTS IN THE MAKING</strong></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">The last four days have been wonderful. I was able to spend time with my family. Last Wednesday, we gathered together to attend Sarah's High School Graduation. On Thursday, I went with my Mom and Dad to visit one of their new rental properties (The house is really nice). On Friday, everyone gathered at our home during the day, so Leila and Saven could have a play date and, as you can see by the photograph, both of them were have a great time watercolor painting. Both toddlers created abstract paintings. After, the paintings dried, I made sure to add their name, month, and year. The toddlers decided to hand their paintings on the pantry door. My great-Nephew Saven thought that was really something. Leila is already accustom to auditioning her paintings on the walls of our home. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Friday evening, we all went together for a family dinner at one our favorite restaurants (Luna's Italian Restaurant in Clovis, CA). Every Friday, during the summer months, Clovis, CA has a Farmer's Market where fresh fruit and vegetables are sold. Old Town Clovis even hires a band and everyone dances as the band plays, the event even has games for the kids and pony rides. The evening with my family was very nice and the weather was beautiful.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">On Saturday, the time came when my parents had to return back home to Morro Bay, CA. They left our home around 12:00 noon and, as they drove away, tears started streaming down my face, because I always dislike when they have to leave back home. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">I will always remember the days past and will cherish every moment...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Hugs, xox</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-2402605593464947957?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/fmU1KcT9qPo" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/budding-artists-last-four-days-have.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-2492919635705901262011-06-07T23:47:00.000-07:002011-06-07T23:48:53.212-07:002011-06-07T23:48:53.212-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Tomorrow Evening, The beautiful young lady in the photograph will be graduating from High School. The years have gone by very fast. I am so honored she has allowed me to be part of her elementary, junior high, and high school years. The years will be forever etched in my heart. Sarah, I am so proud of you. I will love you forever! Love, Auntie Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-249291963570590126?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/LOsekGNlXKY" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/06/high-school-graduation-tomorrow-evening.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-87297738399848925262011-05-25T02:31:00.000-07:002011-05-25T02:33:21.037-07:002011-05-25T02:33:21.037-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>JULY 2011 RELEASE - SONG BIRD FABRIC COLLECTION</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Update:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">My new fabric collection "Song Bird" will be released July 2011. To say the least, I'm very excited. </span><span style="color: #444444;">This will be my third fabric collection with Henry Glass Fabrics. My Art Director relayed the collection did very well at market, which I'm very thankful. Also,</span><span style="color: #444444;"> once my fabric samples arrive, I have a Fat Quarter Contest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">So...please stay tuned, I will write again, once all the details are final.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Hugs xo,</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-8729773839984892526?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/k2S46UHwr14" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/05/july-2011-song-bird-fabic-collection.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-25472914443077250272011-05-10T23:42:00.000-07:002011-06-12T18:54:56.213-07:002011-06-12T18:54:56.213-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"><strong>SONG BIRD COLLECTION - NEW VIDEO</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Today, the International Quilt Show started and, my new collection of surface patterns debut at the Henry Glass Fabrics trade show booth. If you happen to be attending Quilt Market, please visit the Henry Glass Fabrics booth to preview the new collection called "Song Bird".</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hugs,xo</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-2547291444307725027?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/BYeVJQ0_kjo" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/05/song-bird-video-get-flash-player-here.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-29656836361633789122011-05-08T12:27:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:22:24.562-07:002011-05-25T01:22:24.562-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">SONG BIRD - SPRING QUILT MARKET</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #663300;"></span></strong><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DR20MsJR6rs/Tcjk4BgXNBI/AAAAAAAABOY/gy6B6s8B5lc/s1600/SongBird-CoverPage-2.jpg"><span style="color: #333333;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604981387390563346" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DR20MsJR6rs/Tcjk4BgXNBI/AAAAAAAABOY/gy6B6s8B5lc/s400/SongBird-CoverPage-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 312px;" /></span></a><span style="color: #333333;">I'm sure you have noticed some changes going on with my web blog. Well, the time has come to introduce a trio of my new fabric patterns from the new collection called "Song Bird". The collection will debut at the International Spring Quilt Market this month, May 13-15, Salt Lake City, UT. Henry Glass Fabrics will be representing the new fabric collection. If you happen to be attending the Spring Quilt Market, please visit Henry Glass Fabrics at Booths #1929 & #2028. Please ask for Harriet Clemens, she will be happy to show you all the new patterns to the "Song Bird" collection. There will be 18 sku's in the collection and the colorways will range from pink, cyan, lavendar, green, and various shades of tan and brown. The motifs in the new collection are roses, birds, musical notes, bird cages, geometrics, dots, and damask patterns. The new fabric collection can cross over from Spring to Fall. There are so many wonderful projects that can be created with the "Song Bird" collection.<br />
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The collection lends itself to trendy and nostalgic all at the same time. We do hope you stop by and visit the Henry Glass Fabrics booth during your days at the trade show. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Wishing you much success at the Spring Quilt Market.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Hugs,xo<br />
Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-2965683636163378912?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/aD9nWBXMHHI" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/03/victorian-chair-my-new-contemporary.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-23587895998979639242011-02-19T11:15:00.000-08:002011-05-25T01:22:39.622-07:002011-05-25T01:22:39.622-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">SUNDAY MORNING VINEYARD</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #330000;"></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H4-9oXUzn9E/TWAZN3N9lkI/AAAAAAAABGQ/sGFJ83IBYNw/s1600/momiboutique-sonoma-1.png"><span style="color: #330000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575484064636180034" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H4-9oXUzn9E/TWAZN3N9lkI/AAAAAAAABGQ/sGFJ83IBYNw/s400/momiboutique-sonoma-1.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></span></a><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">Sonoma has been tagged on the Etsy website. The Toddler dress above is by Momi Boutique. </span><span style="color: #333333;">I have featured Rachel's clothing on my web blog in the past and, now she is also using the Sonoma fabric collection for her new "Sunday Morning Vineyard" toddler dress. Rachel always makes my fabric collections look so trendy. If you have a little toddler and would like to purchase any of Rachel's designs, please visit her Etsy shop at Momi Boutique.</span><br />
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Hugs xo,<br />
Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-2358789599897963924?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/Gf57-oQtevo" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2011/02/sunday-morning-vineyard-sonoma-has-been.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-7719862613444816452010-12-05T19:48:00.001-08:002011-05-25T01:22:55.376-07:002011-05-25T01:22:55.376-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>SEW FUN QUILTS</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #663300;"></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPxdRVxu43I/AAAAAAAABFY/uRtQFsZ7G8s/s1600/SonomaBabyQuilt-1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547411393498506098" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPxdRVxu43I/AAAAAAAABFY/uRtQFsZ7G8s/s400/SonomaBabyQuilt-1.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 392px;" /></a><br />
<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPxdLwwg_9I/AAAAAAAABFQ/GWOHWKz2AEI/s1600/SonomaBabyQuilt-4.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547411297661943762" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPxdLwwg_9I/AAAAAAAABFQ/GWOHWKz2AEI/s400/SonomaBabyQuilt-4.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPxdGsA5B3I/AAAAAAAABFI/3tpSima2Do8/s1600/SonomaBabyQuilt-3.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547411210489104242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPxdGsA5B3I/AAAAAAAABFI/3tpSima2Do8/s400/SonomaBabyQuilt-3.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br />
<div><span style="color: #333333;">SewfunbyMonique has done it again with a very trendy baby quilt. Monique has mixed and matched fabrics to create a very unique look and feel to her quilts. Actually, I purchased the quilt in the photos. It's so cute and trendy, I just had to own one for myself. </span></div></div><div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
Monique is still offering the quilt on her Etsy site, so head on over and take a look at all her quilts. They will make wonderful Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Thank you Monique for using the Sonoma fabric collection for your quilts. </span></div><div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
Hugs xo,<br />
Franchelle</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-771986261344481645?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/EN07KrQvQ7o" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/12/sew-fun-quilts-hello-everyone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-31859910591830542562010-11-28T22:08:00.000-08:002011-05-25T01:23:59.043-07:002011-05-25T01:23:59.043-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">WHAT QUILTS ARE MADE OF </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #999900; font-size: 130%;"></span></strong><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPNDzxWv2aI/AAAAAAAABFA/UhGqtTmlLR0/s1600/SouthHamptonQuilt.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544850122924349858" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPNDzxWv2aI/AAAAAAAABFA/UhGqtTmlLR0/s400/SouthHamptonQuilt.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPNDujuQfFI/AAAAAAAABE4/HGi3VMDsE08/s1600/SouthHamptonQuilt-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544850033365515346" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TPNDujuQfFI/AAAAAAAABE4/HGi3VMDsE08/s400/SouthHamptonQuilt-2.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: #333333;">Hello and Happy Holidays! The photographs above have been provided by web blog owner Anorina of "Samelia's Mum." Anorina lives in Australia and has been a fan of the South Hampton fabric collection, since it's debut, last year. As you will read on her web blog, it did take Anorina time to decide what she wanted to use the fabric for and, she finally chose the quilt design featured in the photographs. The quilt came out so beautiful!</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
If you would like to see more of Anorina's work, please visit her web blog at </span><a href="http://sameliasmum.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #333333;">http://sameliasmum.blogspot.com</span></a></div><span style="color: black;"><br />
Thank you Anorina for the lovely photographs and quilt.</span><br />
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Hugs xo,</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333;">Franchelle</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-3185991059183054256?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/F8dnrhYYZmM" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-quilts-are-made-of-hello-and-happy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-606463468416511672010-11-18T01:29:00.000-08:002011-05-25T01:23:34.839-07:002011-05-25T01:23:34.839-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">POCKET CLUTCHES IN SONOMA</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><span style="color: #999900;"></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><span style="color: #999900;"></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong></strong></span><ahref="http: 3.bp.blogspot.com="" _ppaznst5jgi="" aaaaaaaabew="" pocketclutches.png?="" s1600="" sfm0lt3r5fy="" totykkrsmii=""><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540819698052799010" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TOTyKKrsmiI/AAAAAAAABEw/sFM0lT3R5FY/s400/PocketClutches.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <span style="color: #333333;">The photograph above displays 5 pocket clutches using the Sonoma fabric collection. They are so adorable. BTW, I received my "Wristlet" from the Blue Calla Etsy Store. I can't say enough, the Designers work is amazing. I'm so proud she is using my new Sonoma collection for her City Totes, Clutches, and Wristlets. If you scroll down the the web blog you will find Blue Calla's web site link to her Etsy store. Enjoy!</span><br />
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Hugs xo,<br />
Franchelle </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-60646346841651167?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/_QviABR3WY0" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/11/pocket-clutches-in-sonoma-photograph.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-58049247819483195212010-11-09T23:28:00.001-08:002011-05-25T01:23:49.415-07:002011-05-25T01:23:49.415-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>MOMI'S GIRL</strong> </span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNpJ3OqIX0I/AAAAAAAABEo/OfKepiQeGH4/s1600/MomiGirl-4.png"><span style="color: #663300;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537819904981884738" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNpJ3OqIX0I/AAAAAAAABEo/OfKepiQeGH4/s400/MomiGirl-4.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></span></a><br />
<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNpJwtDWqAI/AAAAAAAABEg/BIoQDLFpxOU/s1600/MomiGirl-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537819792881657858" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNpJwtDWqAI/AAAAAAAABEg/BIoQDLFpxOU/s400/MomiGirl-2.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a><br />
<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNpJms11cAI/AAAAAAAABEY/dFi74FkICGM/s1600/MomiGirl-1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537819621026263042" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNpJms11cAI/AAAAAAAABEY/dFi74FkICGM/s400/MomiGirl-1.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a> <span style="color: #333333;">Momi's Boutique has once again used the South Hampton fabric as part of her new design for Toddlers. The OOAK dress has already sold on her Etsy web store. Rachel always makes me so proud, her designs are very trendy for girly girl toddlers. </span></div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
If you have not visited Momi Boutique, I encourage you to do so, you will not be disappointed. Rachel always designs such trendy toddler clothing, very unique, one of a kind items you will not see in department stores. </span></div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
So go ahead, purchase an OOAK dress for your toddler!<br />
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<div></div><a href="http://www.momiboutique.com/"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.momiboutique.com</span></a> <div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/momiboutique"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/momiboutique</span></a></div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
Hugs xo,</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-5804924781948319521?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/767DzYtITCA" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/11/momis-girl-momis-boutique-has-once.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-90490821304288885792010-11-04T22:14:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:24:24.009-07:002011-05-25T01:24:24.009-07:00<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>BUTTERFLY KISSES</strong> </span><br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNOS7QRFR8I/AAAAAAAABEI/vOPYWLH3A0M/s1600/ButterflyKissesPocketClutch-1.png"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535929913645025218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNOS7QRFR8I/AAAAAAAABEI/vOPYWLH3A0M/s400/ButterflyKissesPocketClutch-1.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></span></a><span style="font-size: 130%;"> <span style="color: #333333;">Pocket Clutch - Bluecalla </span></span></div><div align="center"></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNOSwDy8n7I/AAAAAAAABEA/AQG9zGbh-Jc/s1600/ButterflyKissesPocketClutch-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535929721318842290" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TNOSwDy8n7I/AAAAAAAABEA/AQG9zGbh-Jc/s400/ButterflyKissesPocketClutch-2.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: #333333;">Check out this wonderful Pocket Clutch by Bluecalla. The Designer does it again and has been really making me proud with using the Sonoma fabric collection for City Totes, Wristlets (actually, I just purchased the Sunflower Wristlet from Bluecalla as a token of my appreciation for purchasing the Sonoma fabrics), and now the new Pocket Clutch. Bluecalla is a wonderful designer and has such a cute Etsy shop. I really enjoy supporting women entrepreneurs. They are so talented and work very hard designing new products, and majority are a success, because of the dedication and efforts they into their business. So, I tip my hat to Bluecalla!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">You can visit her web store at the following address. </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluecalla"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluecalla</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> .</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">Thank you Bluecalla for featuring my new fabric collection within your products. </span><br />
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Hugs xo,</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-9049082130428888579?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/YlLd2KPcjaU" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/11/butterfly-kisses-pocket-clutch.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-71371215213292033582010-10-25T12:49:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:24:37.598-07:002011-05-25T01:24:37.598-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">ALLEGRO FABRICS</span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TMXfkt-jqOI/AAAAAAAABD4/2vQSsoB19L4/s1600/sig_light.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532073539204786402" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TMXfkt-jqOI/AAAAAAAABD4/2vQSsoB19L4/s400/sig_light.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 144px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 343px;" /></a><span style="color: #333333;">This email is to inform you that Allegro Fabrics is now selling the Sonoma fabric collection at the online fabric store and the Etsy web site.<br />
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Allegro Fabrics is a wonderful store selling trendy fabric collections, including yours truly, which I am very excited. Its always wonderful news when Fabric Designers find out a new quilt store has come on board and is now selling our new fabric collections.<br />
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You can visit the Allegro Fabric store and Etsy below:</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://www.allegrofabrics.com/"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.allegrofabrics.com</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllegroFabrics/search?search_query=sonoma&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5674036&shopname=AllegroFabrics"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllegroFabrics/search?search_query=sonoma&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5674036&shopname=AllegroFabrics</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">A big "Thank You" to Allegro Fabrics for ordering my latest fabric collection called "Sonoma", depicting Sonoma County located in the heart of California.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Hugs xo,</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-7137121521329203358?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/gmEgatq1Qj8" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com1http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/10/allegro-fabrics-this-email-is-to-inform.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-22685113558287552652010-10-15T00:05:00.001-07:002011-05-25T01:25:16.069-07:002011-05-25T01:25:16.069-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">BLUECALLA SUNFLOWER HANDBAG</span></strong><br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLq5eoOSSuI/AAAAAAAABDg/hIixAfwpgiA/s1600/BluecallaPleatedPurse-1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528935428395256546" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLq5eoOSSuI/AAAAAAAABDg/hIixAfwpgiA/s400/BluecallaPleatedPurse-1.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 375px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <span style="color: #333333;">Sunflower Pleated Purse - Sonoma Collection</span></div><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 130%;"></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLq5YOdp5rI/AAAAAAAABDY/VsxhgwqnCA8/s1600/bluecallaPleatedPurse-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528935318401181362" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLq5YOdp5rI/AAAAAAAABDY/VsxhgwqnCA8/s400/bluecallaPleatedPurse-2.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: #333333;">Bluecalla comes through again with the Sunflower Pleated Purse. I really love how she used the Sunflower pattern against the solid beige fabric and lined the purse with the pink and chocolate geometric pattern. The purse is so trendy and fashion forward.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">If you would like to take a look at more of Bluecalla's designs, please visit her Etsy site at </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluecalla"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluecalla</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;">I'm sure you have noticed by now, I enjoy introducing Designers that use my fabric collections for their creative business. It's my way of saying "Thank You".</span><span style="color: #333333;"></span><br />
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If you own a business and are using my fabric collections, please send me an email with a photograph and I will be happy to post the information on my web blog.</span><br />
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Hugs xo,</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-2268511355828755265?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/sn7wSBv_Gqo" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com0http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/10/bluecalla-pleated-purse-sunflower.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-15075417701206502152010-10-14T00:41:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:25:26.378-07:002011-05-25T01:25:26.378-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">SEW FUN QUILT</span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLa0VY10WUI/AAAAAAAABCs/bKz7XHEw3vg/s1600/SewfunQuilt-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527803872182294850" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLa0VY10WUI/AAAAAAAABCs/bKz7XHEw3vg/s400/SewfunQuilt-2.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <br />
<div><span style="color: #333333;">I just love this quilt! The Designer, Sew Fun by Monique, used the Sonoma collection along with Anna Maria Horner's fabric collection. The quilt is so cute, so darling!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">You can visit Sew Fun at </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewfunbymonique"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewfunbymonique</span></a></div><div><span style="color: #333333;"></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
Hugs ox,</span></div><span style="color: #333333;">Franchelle</span><br />
<div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-1507541770120650215?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/ax15xOiRN-0" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com2http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/10/sew-fun-quilt-i-just-love-this-quilt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-44228578411135284452010-10-12T23:56:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:21:45.772-07:002011-05-25T01:21:45.772-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">SHELLIESEWS - SEWING PATTERN "TWIRLY GIRL SKIRT"</span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLVYSqBw20I/AAAAAAAABCk/oDIqygrhpFE/s1600/TwirlyGirlSkirt-Sonoma-1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527421195209726786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLVYSqBw20I/AAAAAAAABCk/oDIqygrhpFE/s400/TwirlyGirlSkirt-Sonoma-1.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 313px;" /></a><span style="color: #333333;">Another sighting of the Sonoma fabric collection being used for girly girl clothing. The skirt in the photograph was designed by Shellie and </span><span style="color: #333333;">the sewing pattern is called Twirly Girl Skirt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">We all know little girls love to twirl around in pretty dresses or skirts, I know Leila does, she twirls even when she's not wearing a dress or skirt. I guess we were just born to twirl with visions of sugar plums dancing in our head, especially when we're young. Those moments in time are priceless.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Thank you so much Shellie for using the Sonoma fabric collection to design your new sewing pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Hugs xo,</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-4422857841113528445?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/mO96bdSpGBg" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com3http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/10/twirly-girl-skirt-another-sighting-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879697035729972214.post-77945287497940872852010-10-10T23:57:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:32:09.711-07:002011-05-25T01:32:09.711-07:00<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">QUILTER'S PARADISE - CLOVIS, CA</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLK1mqGHLsI/AAAAAAAABCM/nddp4pCMQIA/s1600/QuiltersParadise-5.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526679368476602050" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ppaZnSt5JGI/TLK1mqGHLsI/AAAAAAAABCM/nddp4pCMQIA/s400/QuiltersParadise-5.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 353px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <span style="color: #444444;">In the picture above is my Sister-in-Law Gloria modeling the satchel while we were visiting Quilter's Paradise on Saturday. Both her and I will be attending the sewing event as well. We would love to see you there and meet you in person. As the event nears, I will post a message on my web blog and on my Facebook page.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Quilter's Paradise in the Clovis, CA will have a special sewing event between the months of Jan - Apr 2011. The class is called "Sidewalk Satchel" and will be listed in their next newsletter. The satchel above was created using the Sonoma fabric collection and, if I say so myself, it's quite adorable. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">To read more about our visit to Quilter's Paradise, please visit my Facebook page below. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">http://www.facebook.com/pages/FranchelleContreras/184602270876</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Hugs xo,</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Franchelle</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/879697035729972214-7794528749794087285?l=franchellecontreras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranchelleContreras/~4/Uv8CC6dq0yY" height="1" width="1"/>Franchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334607631459788993noreply@blogger.com1http://franchellecontreras.blogspot.com/2010/10/quilters-paradise-in-clovis-ca-will.html