Downton Abbey Fabric Swatches

We've had several people who have asked what the Downton Abbey fabric looks like, so we've found 'mood boards' with pictures of the fabric swatches for each of the Ladies!

 

These fabrics will be arriving mid-November, just in time for the Downton Abbey Quilt Along! Pick your favorite colorway and reserve your kit today!

 

Visit Us At The Guymon Quilt Show!

We've been busy making samples, cutting kits, ordering in new items to take & packing up lots of goodies to take to the Panhandle Piecers Quilt Show this weekend in Guymon, Oklahoma! The show is Friday & Saturday, Oct. 11 & 12 at the Texas County Activity Center, located at 4th & Sunset in Guymon. Show hours on Friday are from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grab your quilting friends & come on out to see us!

Join the Downton Abbey Mystery Quilt Along Today!

Starting in November, we'll be participating in the Downton Abbey Mystery Quilt Along until Season Four starts in January!

 

It's easy to join! First, register to receive each week's pattern at www.lovebugstudio.com. (The pattern is free until January 15) Then choose what color way you would like for your Mystery Quilt kit; there are four character color ways to choose from! (see them at www.andoverfabrics.com) Stop in the shop to reserve your Downton Abbey kit. We have a limited supply of each colorway. The finished quilt measures 81" X 81". Finally, make plans to attend our Downton Abbey Tea on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. where we'll provide all the details for this quilt along and other Downton Abbey events. Advance tickets are $5 per person, seating is limited.

Downton Abbey Tea November 3

Our sewing & quilting friends are invited to an Afternoon English Tea to introduce the Downton Abbey Women's Collection by Andover Fabrics on Sunday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. A prize will be awarded to the guest with the best 1920's attire. We will introduce our upcoming Downton Abbey events including a Mystery Quilt-A-Long and Season 1, 2 & 3 viewing parties/sew-ins. Each guest in attendance will receive a discount coupon on the purchase of Downton Abbey fabric. There will be door prizes & more. Tickets are $5 in advance. Limited seating is available. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the shop.

Downton Abbey's Lady Mary

The next character featured in the Downton Abbey Collection is Lady Mary. A resolute, breathtaking beauty; Mary’s fabrics showcase both her strength and style. Dark burgundy, blue, and green jewel tones saturate her patterns, some of which are inspired by her stunning headdress. The Downton Abbey Women's Collection will be arriving at the shop in November!

Downton Abbey Collection by Andover Coming Soon!

Did you know that Andover Fabrics has teamed up with the Downton Abbey TV show and have 4 new fabric collections representing the main women characters in the show? The first two collections will be arriving at the shop in November. So we're making plans for some fun & exciting Downton Abbey events!!! Stay tuned....

 

 To help you get acquainted, let us introduce you to the Dowager Countess and her fabric collection. Bold and elegant, like the Dowager herself, this collection of fabrics is punctuated by prints and paisleys as big as her presence. The gray, purple,  and black colors come straight from her wardrobe, and the patterns speak to  her undeniable flair, steeped in refined tradition.

 

 The Dowager Countess is known for her 'zingers' on the show. What is your favorite Dowager Countess quote? One of ours is "Don't be defeatist, dear. It's so middle class."