I asked Julie to tell me a bit about what got her started in her quilting journey. This is her story in her words :)
I have always loved fabric and enjoyed making things. I remember spending hours at the fabric store as a child while mom picked out our next outfit. I had always been around quilts as my great-grandmother quilted, but they were more of a utility item not a treasure. As a teenager, I desperately wanted a comforter from the store instead of the quilts on my bed!
So, in my need to be creative, I tried lots of outlets...calligraphy, paper crafts, embroidery, knitting (that ended badly!) , the list goes on and on. So, when some friends invited me to their quilting day, I wasn't too sure. I went, reluctant about quilting, but looking forward to a day with friends. My third daughter was 14 months old and I needed some grown-up time. ;) After that one day, I was hooked! Long story short, The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. was born! I opened my long-arm business in Spring 2008, started designing patterns in 2010, and expanded into fabric sales in April of 2012. (Apparently, i get very inspired to start new things in the springtime!)
So, in my need to be creative, I tried lots of outlets...calligraphy, paper crafts, embroidery, knitting (that ended badly!) , the list goes on and on. So, when some friends invited me to their quilting day, I wasn't too sure. I went, reluctant about quilting, but looking forward to a day with friends. My third daughter was 14 months old and I needed some grown-up time. ;) After that one day, I was hooked! Long story short, The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. was born! I opened my long-arm business in Spring 2008, started designing patterns in 2010, and expanded into fabric sales in April of 2012. (Apparently, i get very inspired to start new things in the springtime!)
The tag line for The Scalet Thread Quilt Co. is: where modern and traditional meet. Julie says that means a couple things. First, it means they sell modern fabrics for a traditional craft like quilting/sewing. Well that is for sure. A few examples .
How about some of this Amy Butler, Gypsy Caravan Fat Quarters. So pretty :)
Or this stunning Lime and Aqua collection that Julie put together. Love It!!!
And seriously, who doesn't love a little Flea Market Fancy??
The second thing Julie says where modern and traditional meet means is that she offers modern services in a traditional way. She sells via the internet and ship orders all over the world, hence the modern part. But she does it in a traditional way, with excellent customer service and treats people how they want to be treated. And I couldn't agree with this more. It is so nice to find shops that still put so much value on wonderful customer service.
Thank you to Julie and The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. !!! I am so happy to have them as a part of the Happy Quilting Family!!!
You have three chances to win, please leave a separate comment for each. And since The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. is a brand new sponsor here, I thought it might be nice for your entries to allow you to get acquainted :)
1 - Visit The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. shop and leave a comment of what item you might want to use your $25.00 Gift Certificate on.
2 - Subscribe to The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. blog and leave a comment that you did so.
3 - Like The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. on Facebook and leave a comment that you did so.
So that's it :) The giveaway will close on Sunday Mar 10th and I will announce a winner shortly after. Good Luck to all and Happy Quilting!!!
I love the AB Gypsy Caravan!
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ReplyDeleteOH wow ! all the pretties !! I would choose 12 Alchemy by Amy Butler Fat Quarters .
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ReplyDeleteBeing as i have absolutely none (gasp) of the flea market, thats the first thing i would get! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am following now on facebook /harleywife
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ReplyDeleteI am also now following Scarlet Thread Quilting on google ! /harleywife
ReplyDeleteoh, thanks for the introduction to a new to me shop! And for a great giveaway. I need to get some more Chevron and Simply Color :)
ReplyDeleteI am following her blog now.
ReplyDeleteHow LOVELY...I see lots of bundles in their shop that I would enjoy...some Heather Bailey...Vintage Modern...Flea Market Fancy! I would be soooo excited to win this prize.
ReplyDeleteI signed up to get her newsletter...not sure how to follow her blog when I have blogger and she has something different...but I'm following along that way.
ReplyDeleteLots of great stuff. I would probably buy some Riley Blake polka dots. Need more "helpful" fabrics in my stash.
ReplyDeleteI would get the Superstar FQ collection- I think it would make a great quilt for one of my sons.
ReplyDeleteI have added the Scarlet Thread Quilt co blog to my Google reader.
ReplyDeleteI "liked" the Scarlet Thread Quilt co facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI think I would get the Mama Said Sew layer cake :-) Thanks for the chance to win and thanks, too, for the introduction to this great shop!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the blog through Google Reader (RSS).
ReplyDeleteI liked the Facebook page, too.
ReplyDeleteShe has me with the awesome polka dot and chevron selection. Love them all!
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa...I like Chevron..thanks for this chance.
ReplyDeleteI liked on FB
ReplyDeleteI signed up to follow her blog :)
ReplyDeleteI also liked The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co.
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I have also joined blog for The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. Looking forward to many more visits.
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I think I would have to get some of those beautiful blue Farmington feathers! And that yellow bouquet flea market fancy, which is my favorite! She has such a fun selection in her shop, thanks for introducing us :)
ReplyDeleteI can think of so many ways to spend that gift certificate. I really like the chevron fabric so I know that will definitely be on my list. Thank you for the wonderful giveway. What a perfect way to get to know The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co.
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I would get the Amy Butler Gypsy Caravan 10 Fat Quarter Collection. Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteI signed up to follow The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. blog via GFC. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get some Maritime Moby. What a cute shop! Thanks for the chance to win. :)
ReplyDeleteI would probably get some Willow yardage, it's so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLiked on FB
ReplyDeleteWould love to have some of the Westminster Zig Zag in Pink! (and many others)
ReplyDeleteThat lime & aqua bundle looks really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to their blog via Reader
ReplyDeleteAnd, I liked them on FB too
ReplyDeleteThat Gypsy Caravan bundle looks like a steal!
ReplyDeletehmmm maybe some coquette!
ReplyDeleteI love the lime & aqua bundle!
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ReplyDeleteI would like to get some charm packs.
ReplyDeleteShe's got some great charm packs. They are perfect for making puff quilts. I think the Peak Hour pack is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI signed up to follow her blog. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'd use the gift certificate to pick up some Art Gallery fabrics, which I haven't tried yet.
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the Scarlet Thread blog!
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ReplyDeleteNeed me a couple of yards of white Plink by Kaffe Fassett!! That's what I'd get with a gift certificate :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the lime and aqua fat quarter collection! Cute shop.
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ReplyDeleteThanks to Julie for the giveaway!
I really like the Maritime Hands on Deck Gray by Riley Blake - 1 yard
ReplyDeleteI just liked them on FB
ReplyDeleteI like the Moda Little Black Dress.
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ReplyDeleteI would choose the 12 Amy Butler Alchemy fat quarters. abengel(at)zoominternet(dot)net
ReplyDeleteOh, Flea Market Fancy, of course, as I STILL haven't gotten any. #slacker
ReplyDeleteI like Art Gallery's 'oval elements'
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ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the Scarlet Thread Quilt Company newsletter. abengel(at)zoominternet(dot)net
ReplyDeleteI liked the Scarlet Thread Quilt Company on Facebook. abengel(at)zoominternet(dot)net
ReplyDeletei love all the amy butler prints she has!
ReplyDeleteI would love to add some of their Riley Blake chevrons to my fabric stash :)
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I subscribe to their blog by email :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a FB fan (Rebecca Marie)
ReplyDeleteYay for The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co! With that $25 (and then some :o) ) I would snap up a pre-cut and some solids. I love the fact that she lists her pre-cuts and solids together too. Makes it too easy to grab a fun pack and a coordinating fabric and get to town when the squishy package comes in the mail.
ReplyDeleteThe Dear Stella zig zags would be my first pick! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI liked her on FB.
ReplyDeleteI would get some of the Flea Market Fancy prints. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to her blog.
ReplyDeleteAnd I liked The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. on facebook too. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love some Simply Color!
ReplyDeleteSuper giveaway - I have liked them on FB. I was 112. amycav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI liked them on FB
ReplyDeletePretty little things is just so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteIf I should be lucky enough to win, I would start with a charm pack of Lucy's Crab Shack since I never did get any of that super cute line!
ReplyDeleteI love the Meritime Hands on Deck wood effect fabric - that is brilliant!!! amycav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteSorry - spelling error -- Martime!!!
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ReplyDeleteI would use it toward one Moda Snap Pop layer cake
ReplyDeletei like that oik a doodle moo charm pack - what fun fabric!
ReplyDeleteI follow her blog now, and thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd love the Amy Butler fabrics!
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ReplyDeleteI am really liking the lime and aqua bundle...would like a half yard bundle available.
ReplyDeleteI really really want the Maritime Moby Main in Aqua!!!! I LOVE that print!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe in Google reader! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like on FB!! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteLots of good choices but I'd probably go for the Little Black Dress layer cake. I love this line but haven't bought any.
ReplyDeletei would love to spend a gift certificates on dots! not too modern, though.
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ReplyDeleteNice shop, If I were lucky enough to win this gieaway, I'd grab a Vintage Mondern FQ pack.
ReplyDeleteI would love the red & aqua fat quarter set. Such lovely colors & prints.
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ReplyDeleteI think I would get some comma!
ReplyDeleteI liked the scarlet thread on facebook
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ReplyDeleteI would like a bunch of Pretty Little Things Cream Trees to back a quilt!
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I subscribed to her pretty little blog.
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I like all fabric, any fabric but the Mini-animals look like fun.
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Riley Blake Superstar collection caught my eye. So fun. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSubscribed to the blog. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI would get some Farmington feather fabric. and some charm packs for sure. so many great ones I can't decide which I wnat the most.. I liked on facebook and I subscribed so please put me in for the drawing. I am avonladypatty at yahoo dot com.
ReplyDeleteOooohhhh I'd have NO trouble spending the $25! I'd love to get some I-Kat fab or anything from the lime & aqua collection ... love it! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to Scarlet Thread via Reader ... looking forward to the updates! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love pretty little things in the shop :) amateurquilter at gmail
ReplyDeleteI follow them on facebook :)
ReplyDeleteso many pretty things, I think I would go for 12 Alchemy by Amy Butler Fat Quarters. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to their blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI have liked them on FB :)
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on a new sponsor.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful choices.
I love Mini Giraffes and Riley Blakes Peek Hour Bundle
I would definitely get the maritime chevron prints.
ReplyDeleteI might stock up on some Art Gallery prints. Love them!
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ReplyDeleteI would definitely choose Riley Blake's Maritime Modern. It looks so fresh and summery.
ReplyDeleteI would love to pick up some Dreamimg in French!
ReplyDeleteNow a subscriber!
ReplyDeleteFollowing on Facebook. I love finding new shops!
ReplyDeleteI would love a few yards of the HB fresh cut cabbage roses in turquoise.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
I'd love some flea market fancy or those maritime waves look fun! Thanks for the chance :o)
ReplyDeletei'd buy a snap pop or good morning layer cake :)
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ReplyDeleteThat's easy! It would definitely be Flea Market Fancy, which I've wanted for forever! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the newsletter.
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ReplyDeleteI love her store! Lots of things I am looking for. I love the Cuddle Dimple Fabric, so I would buy some of that!
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ReplyDeletegood stuff there! i found a Moda Snap Pop Layer Cake that's calling out to me. thanx for the intro!
ReplyDeletei've subscribed to their blog by email :)
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ReplyDeleteI would use the prize to go wild in the sale section!
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and I subbed to their blog.
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I love those new fabrics she shows on the blog. I have subscribed to her blog.
ReplyDeleteI have 'liked' The Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. on FaceBook.
ReplyDeleteI like the Riley Blake dots and chevrons
ReplyDeleteIf I win the gift certificate, I will load up on charm packs for preemie quilts to donate. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI would get a couple of Twenty-Three Charm Packs by Eric and Julie Comstock of Cosmo Cricket for Moda. This line so rocks!
ReplyDeleteWow! So much to love... I think that I would choose Moda's Snap Pop Layer Cake!
ReplyDeleteI have signed up for the newsletter via email!
ReplyDeleteI liked Scarlet Thread on FB!! Thanks for another chance!!
ReplyDeleteI'd go with all Art Gallery probably, starting with the Poetica Sonnet Ruby which is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI follow the Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. on Facebook too now, thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop! I would probably go with either Moda Vintage Modern Fat quarter set or Marmalade!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of Scarlett Thread on FB!
ReplyDeleteI have signed up for Scarlett Thread Quilt Co. newsletter!!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of Scarlet Thread Quilt Co. !!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower on FAcebook.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretties! I like 1 yard of Pretty Little Things by Dena Fishbein in Cream Trees, Mini Chevron Stripe in Beige - 1 yard, 1 yard of Soul Blossoms Temple Doors Fresh Mint by Amy Butler and so many more!
ReplyDeleteI follow Scarlet thread Co. blog.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a nice giveaway. I would like a yard of Kaffe Fassett in Grandiose Turquoise.
ReplyDeleteI like the Moda Snap Pop line
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ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the ST blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the tiny zebras !
ReplyDeleteI just subscribed to their blog!
ReplyDeleteDo like them on FB!
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I'd get the Lime and Aqua fat quarter bundle (but I want 1/2 yard of each!!) :-)
ReplyDeleteI liked them on FB too!!
ReplyDeleteI would get a few of the Riley Blake superstar prints!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the blog!
ReplyDeleteI would use it on some charm packs, especially Comma, Paris Flea Market and Avalon.
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I now follow the blog in my Google reader.
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I like the Lime and Aqua FQ bundle, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love Riley Blake's chevron fabric.
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ReplyDeletei would buy me some sugar!
ReplyDeleteI would use it on some of that vintage modern. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteI would buy The Sweetest Thing in Main Blue !
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ReplyDeleteI'd like the Twenty Three charm pack.
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ReplyDeleteLiking them on FB too.
ReplyDeleteI like her little fat quarter bundles ... I'd probably buy one of those :) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIf I win, I'm getting the Maritime Modern for my first grandchild's quilt.
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ReplyDeleteI would get some charm packs - especially Snap Pop!
ReplyDeleteI like the Oink a Doodle Moo and Snap Pop.
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ReplyDeleteI like The Scarlet Thread on FB (Deborah Gunthorpe)
ReplyDeleteI like Ombre Dots and Simply Color. Thanks for the chance to win.
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