Here it is nearly Monday afternoon and I've come to the conclusion I need to stop adding things to the list for this second market report or you'll never get to read it today as promised. Truth is, I LOVE IT ALL! I'll admit to some favorites like reproduction fabrics and applique but if it has anything to do with making a quilt (or quilt related item), show me the fabric!

Look for lots of large scale prints. More, more and more chocolate brown, pink and turquoise blue. Reproduction Civil War prints are still going strong with vintage children’s book prints not far behind. There’s still a sprinkling of Liberty Lawn tiny prints, primitive plaids and oriental fabrics but look for designs that relate well to great home decorating.

Today we'll take a look at some of Moda's new releases for the first of the year and some new books hot off the presses. I'll refrain from singing the praises of each and every item so I can cram in more photos for you. I'm told a pictures is worth a thousand words! Click on the image for a larger picture.

Democracy by Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics. There are 40 fabrics in this collection. It should be in stores sometime during January 2007.

Uptown by Erin Michael for Moda Fabrics. There are 40 fabrics in this collection. Look for it during January 2007.

Renewal by Brannock & Patek for Moda Fabrics. There are 40 fabrics in this collection and you should see it in stores during February 2007.

Prep School by Moda Fabrics. A collection of 14 brightly colored, brushed, woven plaids. You'll see it during the month of February 2007.

I just have to sneak in one set of patterns this time before I go on to the books. Because it's so close to the holidays I knew you'd want to know about the new group of holiday quilts designed by McKenna Ryan at Pine Needles. The group is Gingerbread Lane and comprised of 8 small quilts.

Now on to the books........

Feed Sacks - Beautiful Quilts from Humble Beginnings

Fat Quarter Cottage from Anka's Treasures

Designer Quilts - Great Projects From Moda's Favorite Fabric Artists.

Birds of a Feather from Barb Adams and Alma Allen

90 Minute Quilts I have to try this one!

Turning Twenty Around The Block How many of you have made a Turning Twenty quilt? This third book in the series puts a new twist on the favorite design of many quilters.

Easy Pajama Pants from Taylor Made Designs. Cindy Taylor Oates always brings us great fitting patterns and this one if perfect at gift giving time.

Pincushions from Design Originals. I'm a sucker for all kinds of pincushion and tote patterns. This one looks like a winner.

On Wednesday we'll look at new fabrics from RJR along with quilting gadgets and...........