Picnic Prints!

Now that the weather is warm it is time to fire up the grill and pack up the picnic basket. Eating outdoors at a park or by a lake this time of year is so refreshing. You just can’t beat the beautiful weather, not to mention having a place for the kids to run off all their energy. It’s not hard to see why picnics are such an iconic summer activity.

After years of use, spills and stains it’s probably about time to update your linens and blankets. We carry a great selection of prints that are perfect for your next picnic, including some classy outdoor fabric!

The Gang is All Here! Charlie Brown and Friends

Charlie Brown image by akuchlingimage by akuchling

As a child I loved Charlie Brown. I remember it wasn’t officially fall or the holidays until I had watched a Peanuts special on television. I recall visiting my cousin who had his whole room decked out in Charlie Brown decor right down to the pillowcase. I suppose the reason why Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts crew is so lovable is the fact that as kids and adults we can all relate to the characters which were the brainchild of Charles Schulz. There is a little Charlie Brown and I suppose a bit of Lucy in all of us and that’s what we see in those simplistic characters… ourselves!

Spring Master Bedroom Makeover

Spring Bedroom MakeoverAre you ready for a spring master bedroom makeover? Now that spring has arrived it’s time to put away all the dark colors and freshen up our living spaces. One of my favorite areas of the home to start with when a new season arrives is the master bedroom. After all, we spend so much time in this room, doesn’t it deserve a bit of seasonal sprucing up? It should be the most relaxing place in the house but it should also reflect your personality. There are a lot of ways to redecorate without breaking the bank. In this post we’ll cover three super easy projects to remake one of the favorite rooms of the house.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

 

Take me out to the ballgame! Baseball has always been an All-American sport. We just can’t get enough home runs for the home team and strikes against the visitors.

I must admit I’m a bit clueless when it comes to some sports, but I love baseball. I guess it’s because my Dad and I enjoyed playing catch until the lightning bugs came out. When our favorite team was playing we’d pop our own popcorn or pick up a few boxes of Cracker Jacks to munch and crunch our way through the game.

Vegetable Novelty Prints for the Gardener

Vegetables

Seems to me that I’ve meet several people who sew and are passionate gardeners too. Often the two seem to go mysteriously hand-in-hand. Perhaps it’s a love of color and beauty that makes creatives yearn to not only beautify their living quarters but everything around them. Gardening brings the beauty of the outdoors into our kitchens and in-turn our dinner table. So, if you’re a fan of veggies and fabric have I got news for you! We offer vegetable novelty prints for the gardener!

 

Time to Sew Your Easter Bonnet!

Easter Eggs

It’s time to sew your Easter bonnet! It’s hard to believe this favorite spring holiday is right around the corner! It won’t be long until you can indulge in your yearly chocolate bunny. You are probably getting ready to decorate eggs and stash them around your yard. Maybe you’re amassing a few gifts for your little ones on Easter morn. If you’d like to sew up some fun gifts to stash in their Easter basket, now is the time. We have added some great Easter prints to our cotton novelty fabric collection just in time.

Easter Bunnies Novelty Fabric

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Flowers by Promaneximage by promanex

I don’t know about you but, I am so excited that spring has sprung! The daffodils are blooming and tulips are blowing in the breeze! There are robins hopping along the lawn and the grass is starting to turn my favorite shade of spring green. After a winter of browns and greys there is nothing like seeing everything spring to life around you again.

Dr. Seuss Turned Loose!

The Lorax

It’s extremely hard to find someone who doesn’t remember Dr. Seuss. His stories have excited children for years! Seuss’ 46 books have charmed us and made us laugh. Now that I’m an adult, and reading them to my own daughter, I find that I never tire of them, no matter how repetitive they might be. The charming, quirky characters that live in make-believe worlds easily parallel with our own crazy lives. The morals that are laced throughout the stories shine through in the end which has made these books cherished for generations.

Fabric for the Cowboys and Cowgirls

Cowboy Silhouette by horsephoto stock.xchngI suppose every child goes through a phase where they dream of being a cowboy or cowgirl. I know I sure did! Growing up my dad and I often watched re-runs of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. No matter what the bad guy with the black hat did, the cowboy with the white hat came out on top, singing as he rode into the sunset. I miss those classic shows and wish we had that good old fashion entertainment once again!

Cozy Flannel Projects

 

This is the perfect time of year to start some flannel projects. Wrap yourself in the warmest and softest flannels! Here at J&O we carry over 50 different cotton flannel novelty prints and 10 different colors!  Our out of this world flannel selection is sure to spark your creativity. The ideas below are a springboard to get your creative juices flowing! Also, don’t forget we’re offering Free Shipping on orders over $75.00!* Just enter the coupon code: FreeShip1