Friday, September 14, 2012

Moda Blog Hop - Hometown Visits & Giveaway!



As part of Moda's Blog Hop and Hometown Visits Event, today I'm talking about my home town and my new fabric collection, Mod-Century by Moda: I live in a town called Bedford, New Hampshire. My husband and I moved here four years ago when we found our dream home after years of searching. We had originally focused our search in Massachusetts, but after two years of not finding the right place at the right price, we expanded our search to southern NH and bingo! The house was hidden behind massive bushes that had grown out of control over the years, but the beautiful mid-century architectural elements were unforgettable. A month later we were homeowners! I've been having fun decorating the house since we moved in - and blogging about the process.



We have been here for a while, and I've since learned that comedian Sarah Silverman grew up here, as did SNL alumnus Seth Meyers. Adam Sandler grew up one town over, in Manchester, NH.

Woodbury Cottage Bedford, NH


Also we are lucky to have a great little quilting shop near the Bedford Town Hall called The Quilt Patch, where quilters can buy supplies and take quilting and sewing classes.



Which brings us to the good stuff: As part of the Moda Blog Hop and Hometown Visits Event, I'm giving away a bundle of fabric from my new Mod-Century collection! To enter, just leave a comment with your name under this blog post. That's it! I will announce the winners on September 15th at 11:00AM EST, so you don't have much time... Enter now!



To whet your appetite for these new fabrics, check out this block pattern I received from Moda: View it here.

537 comments:

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ljeanne said...

I especially love you colors. The "dot" fabric is my favorite.

Dyann said...

I LOVE THIS FABRIC!!! The designs, the colors...definitely CHIC :) Mid Century Modern...great choice, this fabric line reflects that :)

Cindy L said...

Your new line looks like fun. Went to the Austin Quiltfest today and bought some great patterns which would look wonderful in your line. Congratulations on finding the perfect home.

Cindy L said...

I went to the Austin Quiltfest today and bought some patterns that would look wonderful with your new line. Congratulations on finding the perfect home.

Cindy L said...

Congratulations on your new line. Attended the Austin Quiltfest today and purchased the perfect pattern for the line. Thank for the chance

Patricia Steadman said...

Beautiful fabrics all the bright colors are my favorite. The quilt shop looks very nice would love to visit sometime. Thanks for a chance to win.

Barb and Sharon said...

It's so nice when you find the house that speaks to you. Love the colours of the fabrics!
Barb@Witsend

Gretchen said...

I am so excited for your new line and can't wait to see what you have in store for the future. Love mid-century textiles and design. I also love mid-century houses and will check out your rehab posts.

Patricia Steadman said...

Beautiful fabrics all the bright colors are my favorite. The quilt shop looks very nice would love to visit sometime. Thanks for a chance to win.

Unknown said...

Love your fabric! i pre-ordered some on the internet! Can't wait to make something cool! It would be even better if i won some!

Unknown said...

Great fabric! nice and bright!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your pattern and the chance to win!

Maria2 said...

Your new fabric line is beautiful

Lee said...

Thank you! Lovely design and love the block from Moda!

Terri said...

Oh, wow! I love your new line of fabrics, my daughters favorite colors are orange and teal so I can see in the future that I will be making her something with this awesome fabric!

Valerie said...

I like the colors in your new line! Thanks for the chance to win!

JudyCinNC said...

Judy C in NC loves your new fabric line. Lucky you to find your little slice of heaven. JC

Lorrie said...

Love your fabric!
Thanks for the cute block pattern, too.

Jennie P. said...

Thanks so much for the sampler pattern!! Love it!

b said...

Cute fabric - I'm so glad you found a house you like!!!

BethG.
Saint Joseph, Michigan

loren said...

absolutely love your new line!!

Sheryl said...

Love your space to create in. Thanks for a change to win something.

CathyK said...

I just love the bright colors in your new fabric line! So fresh and fun! Thank you for the chance!

Diann said...

I think I'm really going to like those Mod-Century fabrics!

Cassandra said...

Pretty fabric!! I see such possibilities. :) Thanks for the chance to win!

~Cassandra

Missie of Traditional Primitives said...

Really nice colors! I like your new fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!

JustPam said...

I love the bright fabrics. Congrats on finding your dream home.

GO STARS! said...

My name is Susan K and I love your fabrics. I live in Texas and there is a Bedford close by.

Nescafeonice said...

Your taste in fabric is FLAWLESS!!! #LOVE YOUR BLOG...

Anonymous said...

Kandy said -

I love the dots of your new line.

Cindy L said...

Beautiful new line with great colors. Attended the Austin Quiltfest today and bought a pattern perfect for your fabrics.

Cindy L said...

Great new fabric line. Attended the Austin Quiltfest today and purchased a new pattern perfect for your fabric.

Cindy L said...

Great new fabric line. Perfect for the new pattern I bought today at the Austin Quiltfest.

Cindy L said...

Great new fabric line. Your beautiful home must inspire your creations.

robin chapa said...

LOVE your fabrics!! Robin Chapa, welchrobin@hotmail.com

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

Gorgeous block design! Really shows off the colours!

Annabanana said...

Love the block pattern and can't wait to see more of Mod-Century ! Looks like you settled in a nice place to live :)

kelley said...

love the orange in your new fabric line...

Kelley

ritainalaska said...

love the armchair traveling as i read this blog tour! nh is similar to our piece of alaska ... forests and mountains! seward, my hometown, though, sprinkles ice caps, glaciers and fjords in the mix. and our forest is the northern edge of the temperate rain forest of the north pacific. i'm a serious fan of yours! thanx for sharing and the giveaway/

sharon said...

Beautiful fabrics!
schmitzsharon(at)gmail(dot)com

TheLazyQuilter said...

Love the colors - cute! :)

gtcoursey said...

I'm loving your fabric line and the block design. Thanks so much.

quiltqueen29 said...

Want to go to New Hampshire someday!

lauraluvsloons said...

I love your block and your fabrics too.

Carol Detloff said...

I have visited New Hamphire, it is lovely I hope I get a chance to return there some day!

phartubatech said...

Congrats on finding your dream home. I's like to visit your area sometime. Thanks for the giveaway.
Lois

Wendy said...

It's been fun reading all about each hometown.

Deanna said...

I live close enough, might have to make a road trip! I'm in Middletown RI. Love the new colors and looks like fun fabric. thanks

Unknown said...

Love your story of how you found your house and that you almost walk on the same soil as Adam Sandler did! (my future husband!) Hope I win - love the fabric!

Kathy said...

I'm here in the desert trying to survive a very long, hot summer. Those trees and all the greenery of New Hampshire look delicious. Love your fabrics.

Rassler said...

I love you new line...the colors are so bright and pop well!! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win! I enjoyed reading your blog.

Cheryl said...

I love the colors in your new line! Thanks for the chance to win!

Janet said...

Congrats on the new home; I'm sure you're having tons of fun decorating your style! Thanks for sharing the pattern and your fabric Mod Century fabric line. Love those bright and delightful colors - they're cheery and happy!

cvdnurse said...

Love your fabrics - and your home town - I spent the first 7 years of married life nearby in Merrimack, NH, and loved it!
Susan
susie.galasso@gmail.com

kshackabq said...

Great fabrics. Thanks for the block and the chance to win!

Connie said...

Love your fabric!
And I would love to visit that quilt shop!

Liza S. said...

My husband & I just traveled through your town on our way to Maine for our 25th wedding anniversary. It was so pretty. Your fabrics are so bright and lively.

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Congratulations on the home of your dreams; may you spend many happy decades sharing life together in that home.

Anonymous said...

Love the new fabric. Thanks for the chance to win Linda A linsquilts@yahoo.ca

Deborah said...

I love NH. I grew up in Exeter NH but now live in southern CA. All my family is still in Exeter so I try to get back often. Love October the best. I enjoy your use of bright colors in your fabric. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Great little quilt block. Wonderful fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win.
Debbie R.

Mary said...

Thanks for a chance to win! I love the fabric.

Syd said...

I just love your line! It's been a fun hop, learning about all these other places!

ELNM said...

Ellen Myerly. I love a simple giveaway! Thanks for the chance at your fabrics!
ellen(at)myerly.net

Sarah Russett said...

I love NH!! Almost moved there 5 years ago but then my path changed a bit. Thanks for the chance to win!!

Srussett514@yahoo.com

Lisa said...

Beautiful fabrics! I've enjoyed hearing about others home towns.

Theresa said...

Congratulations for finding your dream house. Your Mod-Century is beautiful and I love the colors. Thank you for the opportunity to win a gift.

Margaret said...

I love your new fabric line! Anything mid-century modern is tops in my book.
mcglen8 [at] gmail [dot] com

lindav said...

Thanks for sharing your fabrics and talents...always amazing!

Caroline said...

Fun new line and cute block too!

Caroline

lindav said...

Thanks for sharing your fabrics and talents...always amazing!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Thanks! I have found blocks 1-6, 8 and 9. Ouch! I'm going to have to go back throught the list. I know there has to be a 7 and maybe a 10

Carolyn said...

Love the new collection!

Debbie said...

Your fabrics are so cute! Thanks for the great quilt block and the giveaway.

Debbie said...

I'm not sure my comment went through so I'm going to try again.
I just said that I love your new fabric line - SO cute! And thanks for the quilt block and giveaway.

Jane K resko said...

Your vintage home is lovely as are your new fabric's.It is so nice to have some jazzy fabrics to chose from. Not everyone in into Civil War and floral's. Thank's for thinking outside the box.
Jane

J-johnny up a woodland's flower perhaps with a comical bug peeking out
k-kangaroo not native to America but more potentcial
with the pouch
love your Idea-I'll be first to purchase a panel of this.

Mary said...

Its been fun following along - your fabric is great, and I love your block. Thanks for the give-away.

Joy said...

I love your collection. Can't wait to see it in stores!

JAF said...

Jenn, I LOVE your work! I honestly almost peed my pants with excitement when I found two of your prints on SALE at HomeGoods! I had been looking at them online for weeks, but I could not afford them. Keep up the great work and thanks for adding a smile to my day!

Carla G said...

Your house looks fabulous! Love your fabric ~ the colors are fabulous! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Dee said...

Love our fabric - it's so textural.

Cecilia said...

I love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win some of your beautiful fabric. I'm Cecilia from Leesburg, Georgia.

Joni said...

Love your fabric line. It reminds me of the Jetsons. +smile+
It brings a smile to my face. Thanks for the tour!

Bebe said...

I think it's so funny that "mid-century" is now the description for 50's, 60's and 70's decor/architecture. It brings up images of shag carpet and copper colored refridgerators. And paper tent dresses- and Twiggy. Well, anyway. It's okay to have lived through this once. I'm glad folks are enjoying reliving that era-- talk about trendy-- There's no mistaking how things looked back then. BUT- the best thing is - there's more quilting fabrics to choose from now that are reallly great- like yours! Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Great Fabric! Great Block! Thank you for the chance to win the giveaway.
Carol O
ottersl

Mel said...

So fun. Killer stuff, as usual!

Judy in Michigan said...

I remember those vintage colors and patterns - fun to see them again and really appreciate them! Thanks.

Joni said...

Love your fabric line, takes me back to my childhood, watching the Jetson's on Saturday Mornings. The dot/candy print is my favorite!

Karen O said...

Hi, I am Karen. I love your new fabric. Very classic looking.

Anonymous said...

thank you for the give a way. Your fabric is so happy and darling. Margaret

Crystal said...

Love your fabric and thank you for the chance to win.

kathy yedica said...

I live in Spokane, Washington

Anonymous said...

Love New England. Your fabric is so Happy. Thanks for the chance to win. Margaret

Sewgirl said...

How lucky for you to find your dream home. And to have the bonus of a quilt shop in town as well...double lucky!
I love your fabric designs, so bright and fun!!

kathy yedica said...

I am not convinced my comment went through.
So, here I am again.

Kelly L. said...

Cute Block - has a modern flair!

Colleen said...

Love your colors and design.... beautiful.

Kala said...

Super cute block. Thanks for sharing about your place on the earth.

justyna said...

i'd love to see more of your abode! i am potentially close to owning a mid century home in eastern canada, and would love a sneak peek!!

justyna

justyna said...

i would love a sneak peek into your dream home!!! i am close to having a mid century home of my own!

Melanie said...

Love your new line!!!

Tina said...

What Beautiful color's Love your fabric. Thank you for the pattern.

DTatro said...

This fabric is quite fabulous !! I would love to win !!I especially love the bright solids.

nicolesender said...

Your new fabrics are great! I'd love to sew with them!
nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Vickie can't wait to try your new line

BarbaraG said...

Your new line is really fun - so love the colors! Thanks for the giveaway!

ethereal said...

Great Blog - great fabric!

nrnoodle said...

Nikki Rainey

Anita said...

Love the fabric, thanks for the giveaway!

debbowers said...

Great fabrics!!!!

ebhaloha said...

Love the colors and design of the fabrics. thanks for the block pattern and chance at the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Love the bright colors & your project for us! I live in Smithfield, NC and our famous person is Ava Gardner! Thanks for sharing!

Anita said...

Oh lucky you to have your dreamhome! I am far from it right now. But someday...

Unknown said...

I don't think my comment went through. Anyway, I love your modern geometric fabric.

Juels said...

Cute fabric! New Hampshire is lovely!

Lexie said...

I love your new fabric line! As a mom to a little boy I am always on the lookout for prints that are not too girly. This would make a great quilt for my little guy!

SherryB said...

Fun,fun fabrics--I'd love to win some of these; they are just my style!

Anonymous said...

I love those colors!

Thank you for a chance to win.

Felicia
bfhamlin@bevcomm.net

Sheila said...

I love your new collection! Thank you for to chance to win.

Melissa said...

The new line looks great. What an awesome little bundle of fabrics.

jirons42 said...

I love the bright colors in your new fabric line.

Anonymous said...

Would love a chance to win your prize, thank you
Judy in Kansas

Marilyn said...

Great looking fabric!

Marilyn said...

Love your fabrics! thanks for participating in the blog hop.

Debbie said...

I love your new fabric design. We lived in an old house in St Charles,Mo. It had so much character. The person who lived there when WWII ended signed a wall in the bedroom and dated it, The war is over. Thanks for a chance to win.

~Kris~ said...

I love your beautiful fabrics. They are so fresh and bright. Congrats on finding your perfect home.

Laurie said...

love the fabric :) thanks for a chance to win - laurie

Jodie said...

The new line looks really fun!

Marilyn said...

Love your fabrics and the opportunity to win!

Marilyn said...

Love your new fabrics.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty fabrics - and so 'in' with this year's colours! Thank you for sharing them with us.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!! thanks for the chance to win

Anonymous said...

your fabrics work great in the block. Very cheerful

DianneB said...

Thanks for a chance to win. I've really enjoyed this blog hop

Karen said...

I love your beautiful!

Sarah said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

Sarah said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

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