Joel Dewberry: Modern Meadow Has Arrived!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Modern Meadow Has Arrived!

Posted by Joel and Laurie Dewberry at 8:28 PM

Of course, to anyone who is reading this post, the announcement of Joel’s new line, Modern Meadow, being available is not new information. We’re running a little late. Again. To be honest, we were caught a little off guard when the collection started shipping in February because we thought it wasn’t going to be ready until May. Oops.

So, being that we are embarrassingly late in sharing the news of Modern Meadow and that we have obviously neglected this blog since it’s feeble introduction almost seven months ago, we would like to redeem ourselves with some new patterns and a giveaway, with the hope that you will continue to visit our now truly functioning blog.

The “Picnic Throw” pictured below is so cute (my word, not Joel’s) that I couldn’t wait to start working on it. And, just as I imagined, making this throw was sewing bliss for someone who doesn’t quite consider herself a “quilter” just yet. However, my bliss ended when Joel asked if I could hand-quilt it to give it more of a vintage look. I laughed because I thought he was joking. He wasn’t. (After 13 years of marriage, you would think I might know when he’s joking and when he’s not, but he still surprises me.)

After I had written off Joel’s ridiculous request, I decided that maybe it wouldn’t be that bad. Let me assure you, IT WAS. Had it not been for the ridiculous amount of time I logged watching T.V. in the month of February, I would never have finished. So, if you get the hair-brained idea to hand quilt this throw as I did, remember my warning and just let the machine do the work.

Time did not allow for me to take on the much more intricate “Sunny Day Quilt”, so we are grateful for Ellen Maxwell who did, and who did an amazing job! This quilt makes me happy, but then so does everything about the entire Modern Meadow collection. We hope it makes you happy too.

Speaking of happiness, we think a give-away, or three might just make a few people’s day. How about a collection of fat quarters of Modern Meadow in each color-way? And, hey, while we’re at it we’ll send each of the lucky winners one of the fabric birds that are featured in Joel’s new book “Sewn Spaces”, which hits stores in May.

Ahhhh, we can feel spring just right around the corner. Or at least we thought we could until it snowed this past weekend and flared our spring fever even more dramatically. After having lived in Florida for seven years, we are accustomed to preparing idyllic Easter egg hunts for our children in bright, sunny, warm weather. It was a bit of an adjustment for us to sprint through the yard in the freezing cold on Saturday to help the kids find the eggs as quickly as possible and retreat inside 10 minutes later.

So, until it warms up here, we’re hoping you are experiencing a much warmer spring. Regardless of the weather though, Modern Meadow is sure to brighten your day, especially if you get some of it for free, right? Just leave us a comment about your favorite part of spring and we’ll announce the winners next week!

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D'Anne said...: My favorite part of spring is the sun! I love being able to turn off the a/c and open the windows. Spring is by far my favorite season. BTW love your new line!!; April 17, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Marcia W. said...: Learned something new today -- you have a blog and used to live in Florida. I'm a Florida native and the high pollen count means all the trees are blooming. I love Joel's fabrics and like your handquilted throw:-))
Please enter me in your giveaway. Thank you. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com; April 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Anonymous said...: My favorite part of Spring is the the daily changes of the buds on the trees and how all of a sudden (it seems) the tree is full of leaves.
Thanks for sharing your new line of fabric - it's lovely.

cyninthekitchen@yahoo.ca; April 17, 2010 at 9:35 AM
ladmquilter said...: I love the flowers blooming and the cherry blossoms it is so pretty and the air smells so fresh and clean and no more winter coats. I love spring.; April 17, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Meg said...: Yup, I found you via QuiltDad, too! I'm a huge fan--Chestnut Hill is one of my all-time favorite collections, and the new Modern Meadow is outstanding!

My favorite part of spring is the first scent of lilac. It brings me right back to childhood, when I had bushes just under my window and for a few weeks, fell asleep to their scent every evening.; April 17, 2010 at 10:35 AM
holly k said...: I have many favorite things about spring but currently my most favorite is the sound of the birds...so cheery and alive! :) Your little birds in the photo are quite cute!! :) Happy spring. I look forward to trying modern meadow soon!; April 17, 2010 at 10:51 AM
lindaroo said...: I'm so glad I followed Quilt Dad's link to your site; what wonderful fabrics, and fun stories of life! Where i live, spring is usually foggy or windy, and cold! Today, however, is a lovely, warm day, and I need to get out there!
Wishing myself luck to win!; April 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Svanhild said...: I love it when the flowers start to bloom, crocuses, daffodils and tulips. Wonderful colors everywhere, after the winter greys. And that special smell of spring in the air, difficult to describe, but suddenly one day it's there when you come outside.; April 17, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Dena said...: My favorite thing about spring is the blooming that happens. WIth the trees, the flowers, the kids. Everything blosoms!; April 17, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Ashley said...: Well this spring my favorite part will be Modern Meadow! But springs past the best part is seeing the trees beginning to bud, I love to see the little white and pink flowers with little snippets of green against a drab mass of bare branches.... it's like a little tease of what is to come. ;); April 17, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Nicole Gendy said...: My favourite thing about spring is the smell. I could just breathe it in for hours. So fresh and green smelling...ahhh.; April 17, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Laura said...: My favorite thing about spring is watching my boys dig in the sand and roll around on the grass... no mittens, snowpants, coats or hats required.; April 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM
lorena said...: My favorite part about spring is that my birthday falls in this season and spring skiing! :); April 17, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Shrinkie said...: My favourite thing about spring is seeing all the daffodils bloom in the park in the middle of my city and the gorgeous pink cherry blossoms - like clouds of happiness!

Love the Modern Meadow line - just gorgeous!; April 17, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Anonymous said...: ahhhhh spring....still a long way off as we enter into autumn here in Australia...I love spring here though for it's perfect temperature and sunny days...
Congratulations on the book & thnaks for the sneak peeks, it looks fantastic.
x; April 17, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Sequana said...: When the locust tree right outside my 3rd floor window here in Chicago finally starts getting leaves, I knos spring is here. Right now, they're looking nice and green.; April 17, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Nicole said...: My favorite parts of spring are redbuds in bloom, open windows and being able to put my little boys out in the backyard after a long winter indoors!; April 17, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Susana said...: Blooms, of course. Big magnolia blooms and tiny redbud ones, and even tinier ones on the greengage tree, whispering about late summer.
And the ones on the dresses that can't wait to come out for a spin.

Thanks for the giveaway, and all the great fabric.; April 17, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Madeleine said...: My favorite part of spring is going in the garden each morning to see what has grown from the day before and see it change before my eyes everyday!; April 17, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Kara said...: I LOVE the birds-they make me think of the little family of robins who always seem to make their nest in the corner of our deck. My boys look forward to that every year, and it truly signifies the coming of spring.; April 17, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Mary said...: What a fabulous giveaway! So glad I discovered your blog. My favorite part of spring here in Myrtle Beach is the fabulous weather . . . not too hot (yet), and we're also not overrun by tourists (yet!); April 17, 2010 at 9:22 PM
machen und tun said...: my favorite part of spring is that the days are getting longer - i love all the light after the mere dark winter.
thanks you two, best wishes,
claudia; April 17, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Lynne (Lily's Quilts) said...: Gorgeous fabrics, how exciting! Yesterday I sat out on a bench in the courtyard off our kitchen in the blazing sunshine hand quilting my daughter, Eve's, quilt - for me spring cannot get better than, sunshine, a bench and a sneaky bit of quilting!; April 18, 2010 at 1:18 AM
Wendz said...: So glad I found you (via Stephanie's blog)! The best part of spring is all the babies i.e. new buds, new leaves, little birds twittering in their nests! I love the way you made the little birds to show off the colourways of your new design range and if the book contains more of the fab designs like the cushion then someone is going to be a very lucky winner.; April 18, 2010 at 5:22 AM
diplofam said...: My favorite part of spring is the color of the budding trees--fresh and vibrant green!
Thanks for the give-away! Lovely fabric!
Carin
margaretshopechest@yahoo.com; April 18, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Xandi said...: My favorite part of spring is all of the neighbors coming out again. We all stand in the cul-de-sac while the dogs play and chat.

So excited about your new book!; April 18, 2010 at 7:26 AM
quilteddog said...: my favorite part of spring is definately the colors! It makes me want to create, clean, paint, etc...; April 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM
Barb in Mi said...: Beautiful fabrics, there is no question about it! Congratulations!
I just love seeing the first green breaking through the earth and putting a color into the brown grey leftover winter mood. The smells and the birds singing, sleeping with open window, soon no heating any longer,and last but not least: new spring collections in fabrics and other material. Living in Michigan, I generally love that we do have seasons! Change is good - it makes you appreciate things more. Thanks so much & Happy Spring!; April 18, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Jenniffier said...: My favorite part of spring is when all the trees get little pink and white blossoms all over them. It always makes me want to get my out my camera and start taking pictures.; April 18, 2010 at 9:02 AM
KPB said...: I am GIDDY with delight at finding you at all, and to discover there was a giveaway! And that you extended the deadline? HEAVEN.; April 18, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Anonymous said...: Sunshine! What a difference it can make to my mood after such a hard, snowy winter.

I love the picnic quilt!; April 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Providence Handmade said...: I'd love to throw my name in the hat! My favorite part of spring is when the weather is perfectly cool and breezy, the windows are open, and the birds are chirping.; April 18, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Ryan said...: Friend and fellow male quilter John sent me to your giveaway! Thanks for helping us celebrate Spring by giving away bundles of your new line Modern Meadow.

My favorite Spring time event is when the bulbs start peeking their way through the soil in our garden. The Winters in our area are so hard that it's honestly a miracle that those fragile plants re-appear without fail year after year.; April 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Joanne said...: My favourite part of spring? That would be the light, the extra light that starts to creep into the last corners of the day, imperceptibly at first, until you realise that last week when you took your walk home it was dusk and this week it is very much light. That very real emergence from the darkness of winter is the best part of spring bar none.

So glad I found your blog, and not just for the giveaway (though that is very welcome).; April 18, 2010 at 1:36 PM
cakegirl said...: My favorite thing about Spring is opening a window for some fresh air after a long cold midwestern winter.; April 18, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Jessica said...: my favorite part of spring is the birds hopping and singing...and everything turning green..it's so happy sounding and beautiful...it's why spring is my most favoritest season of the year; April 18, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Jenny said...: My favorite part of spring is the sound of the birds. So I need one of those sweet birds!; April 18, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Erin M. said...: I love the predictable progression of spring flowers- snow drops, crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, tulips and then on and on for the summer color. Thanks.; April 18, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Unknown said...: i LOVE joel's fabric (and have since the very first collection!!) and while I already own a bunch of modern meadows, I would love to have more as I'm planning to use what I have to make a queen size quilt for my bed : )

my favorite part about spring is warm breezes, grilling out, and drinking daiquiri's on our patio. love it!; April 18, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Kym said...: So glad I found your blog! The new range is gorgeous! I love the picnic quilt, you did a gr8 job of the quilting. I love spring bulbs. We are just going into autumn & my little one & I are preparing to plant some.; April 18, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Amy V said...: My favorite thing about spring is planting our garden, I love dreaming about all the possibilities.; April 18, 2010 at 10:16 PM
m. thorn said...: My favorite part of spring is the smell of the wet earth after a nice long spring rainstorm. =); April 18, 2010 at 11:24 PM
mg said...: I can't really ay anything that hasn't already been said! It's fabulous!; April 18, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Megan said...: Quiltdad also sent me over here - but I've loved your fabrics for a long time and I think Modern Meadow is my favorite yet.

My favorite thing about spring? Hmm, tulips, sunshine, easter, my birthday, my daughter's birthday and wearing flip flops again are all faves!; April 18, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Ginny said...: I love that all around me the Earth is testifying of the Resurrection. Spring is a wonderful time of year.; April 19, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Danna said...: I love leaving the windows open and feeling the cool breezes.

Thanks, Danna; April 19, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Ivona said...: My favorite part of spring is ... sunny days and no snow!!! I love Modern Meadow, the colors are so nice :-) Greetings from Slovakia!; April 19, 2010 at 1:14 AM
Bronwyn said...: Spring is such a delight that it is hard to pick a favourite thing - new growth, more light, colours, fragrances, but maybe I like the spring lamb as a roast dinner with potatoes, pumpkin and mint sauce!!!

Love this new range, to bits!!; April 19, 2010 at 2:15 AM
Debbie B Sam said...: Wow how on earth did I miss this giveaway! I LOVE Joel's prints, especially the Modern Meadow, love the blues in this one. I would love to win a FQ of this! Thanks so much for the chance.; April 19, 2010 at 3:33 AM
Valerie said...: My favorite part of spring is the GREEN! I love it when the snow melts, the temperatures warm up, the plants start blooming, and I can finally get my bike out and hit the trails!; April 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM
molly:: apple cyder said...: tupils are my favorite thing about spring. love your fabric latest line.

molly
acyder {at} gmail; April 19, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Vanessa said...: Love the new fabric, and beautiful photos of the projects. Joel's new book is definately on my must-buy list (I blogged about it a while ago). Anyways, my favorite part of spring? It would have to be either the jasmine blooming (which smells SO good) or the beautiful lavender plants in my front yard.; April 19, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Mom of two said...: My favortie sign of spring is the irises that bloom in my yard. Some of them are my grandfather's favorite and they remind me of him and my childhood running around on their farm. Love, love, love this fabric line and would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway!!; April 19, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Abbybeth said...: My favorite thing about spring is the re-emergence of the sun. Living in MI, winter can feel so long and dreary and those first sunny days are SO enjoyable!; April 19, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Cyn said...: Hi,

My favorite think about Spring?

Everything! The blue skies, green popping out everywhere and the birds singing.

Okay, I'm not as happy with the sneezing due to the pollen in the air, but I can deal with that. :-)

Found you from QuiltDad.

Yes, please enter me in your giveaway.

Thanks!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
cyn_stitches@yahoo.com; April 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM
RyanSarahN said...: The smell of rain for sure - even when it's still cold outside I can tell Spring is coming when I smell the rain on the pavement.; April 19, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Nichole said...: So happy to have discovered your blog - I too was impatient with the arrival of spring, but it has finally arrived here in the midwest. I absolutely love the blossoming trees. they are only around for such a short time and look and smell so wonderful - I love it! Thanks for the great giveaway. I can't wait to see the new fabric on person!; April 19, 2010 at 2:26 PM
A mom said...: I love the longer days, more time to quilt, sew, craft!; April 19, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Ramona said...: I just found your blog and am so excited. My favorite part about spring is all the flowers and trees start to bloom, the birds return and you see your neighbors again!; April 19, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Deb C. said...: Thank you QuiltDad for sending me over. I live in Northern New York State so spring is EVERYTHING to us here. It signifies the end of a long cold season with the promise of the birds returning, backyard barbecues and camping out under the stars. I love your fabrics, every single one and even when we camp, I make sure to bring something along fabric related, whether hand or machine, so I can get my "fix".; April 19, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Meg said...: I love the color that Spring brings. And the fact that we're that much closer to Summer!!; April 19, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Tracey said...: My favorite part of Spring is seeing all the daffodils and tulips in bloom.
I've had my eye on this line over at FQS, can't wait to get it in my hands!; April 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Jen said...: Hmmm I love hanging my hanging baskets in front of my house... I have been counting the days until the nursery that sells the best baskets ever opens!

I love your blog... I have to admit I did the happy dance when I saw the pattern for the modern meadow picnic/throw quilt. Thanks! Ü

Jen Collins; April 19, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Messie said...: Found this blog through another. You guys are amazing! I've. Enjoyed reading.

My favorite part of sping is the smell. I love being able to crack a window at night and feel the slight chill and that fresh scent. It reminds me of sleepovers at my grammies when I was little, curled up under her vintage daisy sheets, falling asleep to the sound and smell of the breeze.; April 20, 2010 at 1:16 AM
JK said...: Spring: the best part is putting away the winter coat. Second best: daffodils and crocuses peeking through the snow. Third best is working in the quilting room with the windows open!

I can't wait to see these beautiful new fabrics in person. Lovely!; April 20, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Stacy said...: My favorite thing about spring is when our cherry tree blooms, followed by the lilac, the smells and colors bring everyone back to life after a long winter.; April 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Sameday said...: I love cutting the grass for the first time - trimming everything up and making it look tidy for the growing to come.; April 20, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Lori said...: OK, I haven't been on my blog in awhile so I just now found this. I LOVE all the things you have done and the new fabric is awesome!

My favorite thing about Spring is being able to have the windows open and get a great breeze through the house. I also like when the flowers really start to bloom...so pretty.; April 20, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Rachel said...: What I like about Spring....

Living here in the "fruit bowl" of California, we can drive by row after row of gorgeous white and pink blossoms on the peach, pear and plum trees in the local orchards.

The blooming Crepe Myrtle trees/bushes that line the streets.

The crisp, clean air, the bright, green grass, and the clean plants after the first rain of the the season washes all the dust/dirt away.; April 22, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Rafael's Mum said...: Hi Joel and Laurie, just found your blog and must tell you I just LOVE your fabrics Joel. I managed to get together nearly a full set of FQ's of deer valley in the aqua colourway and found (would you believe it?) a whole 5 yds of the antler for the backing!! It's going to be stunning!! Thanks so much for the chance to win in this lovely giveaway. Would love some of the new line and those birds are totally cute!; April 23, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Chelle said...: What's not to love about spring? Some of my favorite things the brightness + color + fragrance everywhere...the grass being that new spring green,the blossoms on the trees and in the air... tulips and lilac perfumed air...; May 12, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Monica at Buttoncounter said...: I love, love, love that cute bird that you use in your modern meadow ad. Could there be a pattern for sale? Oh, dear Lord...please say yes! If fabric was good on the digestive system, I would be a stuffed little bird myself. Your fabric is soooo yummy!; July 12, 2010 at 10:16 PM
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Nancy C. said...: I love these fabrics - they do make me happy and make me smile. Being a hand quilter - I'd love to do the heirloom or picnic quilt - either one would thrill me.

My favorite thing about spring is when the flowers begin to bloom - living in high desert country - the colors of spring are a great relief from the rest of the year.; December 8, 2011 at 7:40 AM