Today I get to introduce you to the ninth Canadian Online Fabric Store in our series – Country Clothesline! I found Sylvia’s shop at the Toronto Creativ Festival this spring and I’m really excited that she agreed to be featured here. Sylvia is even giving away some country fabric goodness (scroll down for the giveaway if you can’t wait!).
When my friends and I spotted Sylvia’s booth at the show we immediately went over to check it out. I have not seen a store online as yet with her style of selection. She has fine-tuned country goodness using vintage and modern florals down to perfection! If you love the new trendy florals or are always collecting vintage sheets at the thrift store you are in for a treat. Her stock even has a few very modern surprises if you take a look for them! As a bonus, Sylvia is lovely as well and it was so nice to get to meet her.
I asked Sylvia to write up a little bit about herself and her shop and here is what she had to say:
“I love flowers – roses, lilacs, daisies, simple wildflowers…
I have been quilting for years and had trouble finding a good selection of the fresh, country inspired floral fabrics that I love. So seeing a niche in the marketplace and with my years of experience in retail, hospitality and customer service I’ve created Country Clothesline. I want to offer quilters and sewers this unique Collection of floraly, vintagy, countryish, cute, pretty and just plain fun fabrics for their personal sewing and quilting projects. I don’t buy full lines of fabric from my suppliers but prefer to just choose the fabrics that really speak to me. That is also how I decide on the fabrics I use when I am making a quilt or a pillowcase – the ones that feel right together end up together. I truly hope that the Country Clothesline Collection of fabrics will speak to all the creative sewers out there and you’ll love these fabrics as much as I do!”
I love meeting the online shop owners, even if it is only over the interweb. I find it is really fun to know what they are like and how it reflects in their online store front. I asked Sylvia a few questions to find out a bit more.
Thread Riding Hood: What inspired you to start Country Clothesline?
Sylvia: The inspiration behind Country Clothesline really comes from our little farmhouse in Prince Edward County where the constant breeze makes all that I hang on our clothesline dance in the sun overlooking the green fields. So simple, yet so beautiful 🙂
Thread Riding Hood: What is your favorite type of sewing project?
Sylvia: My favourite sewing project is when I have the time to sit down and do the hand-quilting on a gift that I am making for someone special. I love the effect of a quilt that has been hand-quilted. These quilts just feel different, softer, cozier, each stitch really is an extension of the quilter. Here is a close up of one of the squares from a charm quilt I made for my daughter for her 13th birthday – it is hand-quilted with various size hearts. (certainly not perfect stitching – but full of love nonetheless)
Thread Riding Hood: What is something coming up in the near future that you are especially excited about?
Sylvia: As far as what I am excited about in the near future for Country Clothesline, to be honest, because the business is so new, I just really want to improve upon what I have so far. With each customer interaction I learn a little more about how to provide better service, how to make the website work for my customer better, etc. And on top of that I am excited to be adding some quilt and pillowcase kits and some exciting patterns to the store as well. Lots to do and lots to look forward to!
Doesn’t it sound amazing?! I think I need to find myself a clothesline and a breeze. Not to mention a country farmhouse… though I suppose a pretty floral quilt will do! Sylvia has more than enough options to select from! Here are a few of my favorites…
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So, you want to get some of this lovely fabric for yourself?! Sylvia is giving away a lovely 6 fat quarter bundle of 100% quilting cotton in reds and pinks! This “Dots & Checks” bundle is made from quality quilting fabrics by Riley Blake and Freespirit. Sylvia writes, “Some images that this group evokes for me are: picnics, farmhouse tablecloths, little girls dresses and elements of a country patchwork quilt.” I couldn’t agree more!
This giveaway is open to everyone, internationally from today until midnight on Monday evening, June 16th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter – and if you don’t have Facebook to sign in with, just use your name and email address!
Now that you have met Sylvia and signed up for the giveaway, head on over to visit Country Clothesline! I’ve selected a few more gorgeous florals from her shop for you to start with…
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Red is my favourite colour. I would make a cute table topper. Thank you for the chance to win.
Oh I would make some pretty napkins!
Thanks for the giveaway and pumped to find another Canadian fabric supplier 🙂
I think I would make an apron.
I would have to scour the pinterest boards, of all the people I follow. But would definatly love to make something for my granddaughters.
I’d love to make a picnic quilt !
Cheery polka dots and floral prints together are such a lovely combination for summer. Table runners, place mats, napkins and basket liners immediately come to mind. How fin!
Such pretty fabrics! I would make a romper and hat for my wee little girl.
Little doll dresses!
Little doll dresses! 🙂
Hmm… something with patchwork without a doubt! Maybe a patchwork zippy pouch! 🙂
I am inspired to make a picnic quilt! Thank you for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics.
Would make a very cute sewing machine cover!
A quilt with lovely movement in the blocks.
I’m thinking a panel in an apron. or jumper. or maybe a mixed media work. or … or… or… 😉
I remember checking out their booth at Creativ – nice stuff
A patchwork skirt!
Definitely something for my table! Thanks for the chance.
I am loving all the great ideas that everyone is coming up with!
And Sherri, I had a giggle: I am always searching for vintage sheets at the thrift stores – I have quite a collection!
Nice Sylvia! They are so pretty. What do you plan to make with them?
These reds and pinks would make some great placemats!
I would love to make something for my granddaughter or her dolly.
So cute! They would make an adorable apron and potholder set!
This bundle definitely says “picnic” to me. I’d probably make a picnic blanket or a table runner and placemats.
I would make a Quillow (a quilt when folded creates a pillow). Thank you for the chance.
I think some pillows I have seen some really cute ones on Pintrest
I’m thinking a red, white and black quilt I think they look so prim and proper
Wouldn’t this make a sweet doll quilt and pillow?
I’d like to make something for my niece…maybe a jumper. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
I would make some placemats and napkins for my mother, she loves red
I’d made a DOP bag or two
A tablecloth or picnic quilt!
Super cute!!!
Uhm… maybe a cap to my baby…
I would make some pretty pillows for my daughter’s bed!
I’d make a table runner and matching napkins.
Love the fabrics. Remind me of the farm. Definitely inspires a picnic quilt 😉
I do love the idea of lining a jacket with it, but since it is fat quarters, maybe making bias binding and making an unlined jacket with it!
I’m thinking doll clothes, mini picnic blanket, and some tiny napkins- everything you need for a doll tea party/picnic!
I’d make a patchwork baby quilt and if there are any leftovers a flag banner for baby’s 1st birthday.
I am really starting to enjoy this type of fabric and I would love to make needlebook with matching pouch with this bundle of reds and pinks with some added embroidery.
I picture summertime picnics as well!
It just spells tote bag to me!
Napkins and placements for a picnic.
I would use them to make a lap quilt!
It makes me think of tablecloths, napkins and a picnic. Sounds wonderful.
I would use them to make a fun Picnic Quilt!!! OR some cool Kitchen accessories for a summery addition to my Kitchen… lol
It is beautiful fabric! I would make toss cushions and placemats for my patio furniture with it. Thanks!
This looks like the perfect picnic quilt combo. I would also love to make a simple sundress for my 4 year old with a few of these coordinates– so fun and summery. Thanks for sharing!
those inspire me to quilt in a shabby chic style but since I don’t have time for that they are destined to become a patchy bag. I also shopped at her place at the Creativ Festival…it was such a pretty booth!
I’m inspired to make a cute doll’s outfit.
I love that checkered pattern! They would make great artist or note folders.
Wow – I especially like dots so this is a great bundle. I can see the makings of a happy quilt!
I would love to make a pretty picnic tablecloth!
I think those fabrics would make a great patchwork apron.
This fabric inspires me to make a picnic blanket.
I would like to make a sweet little dress and bonnet for my little great grandddaughter.
Cloth napkins
Definitely would make a table runner with those!
I see picnic quilt and napkins!
Oh this screams picnic rug to me!
Dots and checks remind me of summer and outings at the beach… a beach quilt!
It makes me think of summer. My husband said he’d like a red, white and blue quilt, so if I won this may go toward that.
Such a lovely selection of fabric! Thank you for the giveaway. I’m heading right over to check out your shop, Sylvia!
Love to see those fabrics made into bunting! thanks
It would make an adorable picnic quilt!
These are adorable! I think I’d make a wallet or maybe that KitchenAid Stand mixer cover I’ve been eyeing for weeks… 🙂
A cute summer shirt – retro style collar
I’ve always had visions of a red picnic blanket! Love the fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win! So exited!
I think that a picnic or beach quilt would be perfect with this fabric!! Thanks for the chance!
These are lovely. I’d do a series of cushions for my living room!
I’m thinking a picnic blanket…
I think I’d make some nice, fresh, bright cushions
Hmm… I’m thinking I’d make a pillowcase dress for my niece.
A dress or a tote!
I would love to make a beautiful pinwheel quilt with this fabric. It would be adorable! Thanks.
It inspires me to make an apron.
A little girl’s dress. Or tea towels. I love red & white.
I would make a tablecloth and napkins for our picnic table in the yard – just right for those summer evening salads.
I would make sundresses or skirts with matching sun hats.
Oh, my! My all time favourite fabrics are polka dots and gingham, so this lovely bundle has me swooning. ;o) I’m dreaming of a sweet picnic quilt in simple patchwork to let those fabrics take center stage.
Thanks for the introduction to a lovely shop and the chance to win, Sherri!
They would make lovely basket liners for a country kitchen! Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful colors. Found you through SewMamaSew. Thanks for providing the great tutorials with patterns. Think a lunch bag from these summery fabrics would be fun!
I have been to your lovely shop in Toronto and also when you were at the market at the big Quilt show in Ottawa, you have very lovely fabrics, thank you.