The Silver Thimble Awards

I haven't done any sewing of significance this week, but my mind has

been wandering... and wondering.

And this is where it has led me to:

Silver Thimble Awards

As we come to the end of the year I was thinking that we should pay special tribute to

fabric designers, pattern designers, and supporting cast

to recognise the most memorable contributions

to the quilting community.

I would like to give you, bloggettes, a chance to nominate those people who have

inspired and influenced you this year.
Of course there are many more, second runner ups, third runner up, fifteenth runner up etc.

and this is certainly just in fun but

Please take a minute and think of who you would like to nominate for 2011

in the following categories:

Best Pattern of the year

Best Designer of the year

Best New Fabric Designer

Best New Pattern Designer

and for supporting cast...

Best (favorite) New Fabric line

Best Fabric Company

Best Online Quilt Shop

So here is my picks:
(and when I say best... I mean favorite)

Best pattern- Swoon
I fall in love with this pattern over and over again,
every time I see it made.. it looks good in every fabric group.

Best Designer of the Year-

Carrie Nelson aka Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.
It seems like her wheels are always turning... creating wonderful patterns AND fabrics continuously.
Books, Schnbbles, Nine Dots and more.



Best New fabric Designer- Lori Holt
The cutest fabrics ever... and more on the way!



Best New Pattern Designer- Cluck Cluck Sew
A new twist and a whole lot of fun.

Supporting cast:

Best New Fabric Line- Joanna at Fig Tree and Company

Strawberry Fields, gorgeous fabrics this year and California Girl is already my favorite for next year.

(shamelessly borrowed from Fresh Figs blog)

Best Fabric Company- Riley Blake Designs
Lots of new designers and very fun fabrics


 Best On Line Quilt Shop- Fat Quarter Shop
Outstanding selection and service... and they are just plain nice!

(another shamelessly borrowed photo from Jolly Jabber)

So, who is in your line up?
Have a great weelend and I hope you get everything checked off of your
to-do list!