Last
shot of the day and it was remarkable we got anything as it was pretty
dark by that time. It looks like I’m kicking my leg up in a pose, but
I’m really just keeping my balance. Isaac says this adds to the
50s-postcard-feeling we’ve got going on here – happy girl in skirt
packing licorice-laden picnic into outrageously-fabulous orange truck.
Sounds good to me.
This is the parting shot from an 8-page feature in the current Mary
Engelbreit’s Home Companion magazine. The April/May 2008 issue just
hit news stands this week. To help answer questions about the article
& to help keep up with all of the new visitors popping in (Hello
friends!), I’ve put together some information about the projects &
patterns featured in the article. Here’s a link to that info page.
And congrats to my talented husband for a beautiful cover!
Home Companion is an amazing magazine. If you’ve never picked up a copy before, do it! You’ll think, "Dang-shoot, I’ve been missing out!" Then you just might have to track down all of the previous issues & catch up.
There’s also a little spot about my blog in the March issue of Creating
Keepsakes magazine. A few of the editors from the magazine approached
me at The Cheesecake Factory while I was in Anaheim a couple of weeks
ago. They handed me an issue of the magazine and said," Well, I guess this was
fortuitous timing! Congrats on your new scrapbook collection." Odd to
be spotted in public, but kinda fun too. And the paper-craft crowd
seems just as fabulous as the fabric crowd; cool ladies having
all-together too much fun (well, mostly ladies). Oh to get invited on
a trip to Italy; it seems paper-crafters know how to go all-out!
Sounds like things are great in your direction. Im very happy for you. Love your outfit- and congrats to your hubby on the cover shot!
Wow, that shot is GORGEOUS Heather! I can’t wait to get my hands on the current HC! YAY!
Patterns coming soon!! Hooray!!! I am still anxiously waiting on that very sassy halter top apron you showed us ages ago. And a new fabric line nearing completion as well?? Fabulous!
I cant wait to get the magazine! The picture of you and that fabulous truck is gorgeous! So fun! Great Job! You are so inspiring! Thanks!
WOW- Full-on celebrity status. Very cool. Congrats on your magazine features. ~jen~
That is the cutest picture ever! You look like a young teenager, ready for a day in the country. So sweet!
And I must say, I LOVE that truck! ;0)
I was raised on a farm so that old orange truck speaks to me.
Congrats on everything! You are a shining star!
I can’t WAIT to get ME — I’m going to run to my bookstore today! Thanks for the heads up…I love that magazine, and it will be even better with you in it!
Oh my god your are too cute and oh so talented….
Gorgeous!
I simply LOVE ME’s Home Companion. My mom and I fell in love with her work years ago and then her magazine came along… While I’ve been “on the wagon” with magazine buying lately, I’m predicting a ghastly fall with that edition held tightly in my hands!
That photo couldn’t be more lovely! Are you sure you don’t live in a magical kingdom?
I’m an avid reader of both Home Companion and your blog. I received my Home Companion and was so excited to see you on the cover. I actually exclaimed to my husband, “Hey, I know her!!”.
Congrats! Loved the article. Loved the issue.
wow Heather, one great thing after another! It must be hard for you to sleep at night with so much going on for you!
mmm, visiting your blog is like eating candy.
Wow Heather! Congratulations on your many fabulous projects… very exciting! As a fellow photographer, I want to give some props to your husband for an absolutely delicious photo. I love the orange truck! 🙂
Hi Heather!
I loved your spread in MEHC. That orange truck is to-die-for, you and the girls are adorable and that spread you set-up was absolutely gorgeous! It’s so great to see how other girls live their creative lives.
xoxs
I am so anxious to find out everything and spend lots and lots of money on the scrapbook line… It seems I am a bit of a dunce wih fabric but I certianly can hold my own with paper!
I got the ME issue as soon as I saw it. Everything looks great and I hope it leads to many more opportunities for you.
How fabulous! Great shot by your husband. I imagine that it’s so much fun when you get to work together. Looks like I’ll have to check out that magazine. Keep up the good work!
Oh my I loved yor truck. I was so pleased last week when I got the magazine and saw you in the cover! What a delightfull spread!
Anary
Just got this issue of MEHC in the mail and I LOVED seeing your pic on the cover! So exciting! And you can’t sing its praises loud enough as far as I’m concerned, I’m a charter subscriber and I have every issue, including the short-lived newsletter – Leading the Artful Life. Everything you created for the article is fantabulous! And WTG on being in CK also! Go Heather!
I am a happy subscriber to Home Companion and was so excited to see the cover this month. Congrats your your husband and I love the red truck picture!!
OMG you DH is uber talented!!! I just love the pics! Everything about the article is Fabu!!! You can see from your blog you have a happy and very colorful life!!! Kudos to you and your VERY talented family God Bless in all you do!
That shot is one in a million…holy cow…so beautiful!!! Can’t wait to go get the magazine. You sure do have the midas touch girl 🙂 Congrats on everything!
just found you due to MEHC, but i’ve loved your mother-in-law’s stuff for years!
going through your archived posts is my new addiction.
Congratulations! Those are some gorgeous photos–I’m so impressed by the artfulness of your family. I can’t wait to see the spread in Home Companion!
Ohh I am in love with that truck.
you and isaac have such a gift for using and capturing color… just gorgeous! the photos convey such a fresh spring feeling.
where was that truck shot photographed, i didn’t think we had huge blooming shrubs like that in phoenix, even with all the rain this winter.
congrats all around, beautifully done!
Hello Heather,
I’m one of the new visitors. I saw the HC spread and was smitten! You have a wonderful talent and whimsy and I love your blog. I’ll be a frequent visitor and I’m looking forward to making some paper globes this weekend!
Karla
I picked up the latest HC in my college bookstore because the cover was so beautiful! Imagine my suprise and delight when I found out the feature spread was all about your fabric! Congrats on the great exposure!
Wow, great shoot! Wonderful colors!
Congratulations on your spread. I love the magazine and was so excited when I recognized somebody in it. I say that like I know you personally. 🙂
Congratulations Heather,
Your blog is one of my favorites!
Warm regards,
Gabriela
I love that cover shot, it’s beautiful!!!
I just ran out at lunchtime to pick up a copy. Well, it doesn’t take much for me, since I’m such a magazine addict. But I feel like I had a good excuse. : )
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer
Love your cover shot. So Springy! I’m going to search around tomorrow for a copy.
Sara
I am a friend of Jona’s and I just love the new ME mag! All of your ideas are so great! I really love the orange tank top/blouse that Abby is wearing in your post about the magazine article. It’s adorable and looks so comfy. Where could I find that pattern?
I’m new to your blog. Just saw your article in ME’s mag. I love your designs. The little book bags are too cute.
Thanks everybody!
KellyinVA, I designed the little shirt you’re referring to, so there isn’t a pattern I can direct you. I would consider publishing one though… What do you guys think about patterns for kids’ clothes?
The shot is awesome!
Nicely done Heather.
I’ve been loving your blog since you started, and was so happy to see the ME spread. Delightful! I look forward to your new fabric, but please can you keep freshcut going as well. I can’t get enough of that fabric! Congrats on everything!
Odd coincidence lol. I have popped in on your blog for quite some time after I found via another crafting blog. Always been a fan! You’re very inspiring and not mention gifted. Well my husband who dabbles in photography and video production. He owns a small production company that manly films and edits in HD but also some photography. He is always checking out other photographer’s and video production websites and he happened to come across your husbands website. I just thought it was sort of a funny coincidence. He thought your husbands work is definitely gifted and awesome (must run in the family ;). It’s always been my husbands dream to solely work in film and photography. He actually ended up getting a PhD in physics and works as a “rocket scientist” lol here in Utah. I have to giggle every time I tell people what he is does because it just doesn’t seem like “him”. He comes across much more like a ‘goofy young snowboard’ lol a pretty big contradiction. Anyway, as I have rambled on our life story as I tend to do at times before getting to the point. Sorry! Back to the original point and question (yes there really was a point lol). After checking out your husbands work and site I thought he mentioned going to BYU? Did you both go to BYU? My husband did his bachelor degree there while we were dating. Just more curiosity than anything really. Sorry if I am invading into your personal life as I am sure you aren’t a stranger to personal invasion since your recent success. I apologize and don’t want to add to it. I just really was curious and thought it was pretty cool if you guys went to the “Y” too. I am the first to admit it really is a great school but it certainly provides a pretty “unique” lol experience as far as college goes. 🙂
You and your husband are quite the talented couple! I LOVE that picture of you!
Beautiful shot that really says “Spring is here!!” :o) I’ll have to get this ME issue for sure.
And a YES from me on kid’s clothes patterns!
Aaahh, If it is Phoenix…. It looks to me like the Farm at South Mountain! Especially the path where you are with that awesome vintage truck! It reminds me of the driveway that is now by the little artist cottage (used to be their antique store). LOVE that farm!
AND love the images! I can’t wait to pick up the magazine in person!
Congratulations Heather!
Hi, Heather! You are right! MEHC is awesome. I am an ME fan from way back. Congrats. The pictures are styled with your usual, fabulous flair!
Great photo! I just picked up the ME magazine last week but haven’t read it yet. Now I will. Congrats!
I love ME’s magazine and I am so glad to see you and Little Miss Charlotte in this issue. All of your designs are delightful and inspiring!
xo Berrie
I LOVE this issue. Great photography and beautiful crafts. I’ve already printed off some of the templates so I can get started.
http://www.lisanewding.blogspot.com
I loved the spread you had in Home Companion and I’m glad I found you had a blog! Congrats on all the successful ventures, including being recongnized in public! 😉
Heather: I picked up the magazine last week and had been meaning to come by and comment. The spread was ABSOLUTELY stunning. I was so excited to see your creative workspace. Can I have all of that fabric and the cabinet..oh and the island, too? 🙂
You look maw-vo-lous! What a great spread! And what great photos! Still loving your style…Deb in OKC
Congrats! I picked up my copy last weekend before I knew you were in it and instantly saw the freshcut on the cover! Photos and projects are amazing! Congrats on the feature!
I got my copy in the mail and I love the photos. You and your daughter look beautiful. Congratulation!
You are my version of a rock star, Miss Heather!
these colors are so inspiring!
I ran right out to get the mag. Congratulations! I’m so excited to flip through it…you’d think I was the one in it.
Ahhhh, the top photo is the dream I always have in my head of the perfect little life.
Fantastic!
I received my Home Companion (subscriber since they began) and was happy to see you in the pages. All of it is very pretty & great shots.. Congrats to you & your husband & the new paper line.
what a gorgeous picture…just makes me want to visit there!
I would love patterns for kids clothes! Mine are slightly older (12,10,8), but they still love wearing the cute girly stuff.
You are such an amazing photographer!
I adore these pictures – life is meant to be colorful and Spring just jumped off the computer, and my dreary rain is going elsewhere!
so much eye-candy on your blog. I will be back…and I will add you to my blog as a St. Louis favorite.
Dana
I just got the issue today! Congrats on the cover such a wonderful shot and the photos all have such great color make me wish I was there in the sunshine! Lovely job! Meg
I love your blog, everything is so beautiful!
This picture is incredible!
Congratulations!
A hug from Brazil!
🙂
It’s so exciting to feel as though I’m along for the ride on this fabulous journey you’re taking. Congrats on all your accomplishments!
what an inspiration filled pic! i love those flats. and congrats on all the press!
Heather- I went out and got the Home companion today. I am in love. it is jsut as good as you said. i have never seen this magazine before! It is full of my favorites, fabric, paper, beads and flowers. thank you for sharing. I love your spread. everything looks so great. your daughter is adorable. You should be so proud. i can’t wait to see what you do next!
flippin AMAZING photo! i LOVE everything about it! on my way to barnes andnoble today and will de keep my eyes peeled for the magazine.both of them. congrats on your success. totally well deserved!
Hi Heather,
The article looks great! Love your husbands photos! What a talented family:)
kayellen.typepad.com
Wow! More stunning photos. You and your husband make a great artistic team. Can’t wait to pick up the mag.
Love your fabric (ordered some yesterday) and the article in ME is awesome! Great pictures! Love the project chic, I’ll be attempting to create a couple today. Thanks for all the great ideas!
http://www.lisanewding.blogspot.com
Oh how I loved the article in Home Companion. It has inspired me to plan a mother-daughter book exchange at my church. I am looking forward to being creative with the project and hope to use some of your fabulous patterns. Thank you for being an insiration to others. I am hopeful that the luncheon will bless the ladies of my church. Keep up the good work!
I loved the Home Companion piece! Beautiful and inspiring!
I bought the issue earlier in the week! Love it. — Michele
Hi…I don’t usually even like the color orange, but I want that truck!! Loved the cover, the article, everything…ME is my favorite magazine by far…I’m glad for you…Katie
OMG, the setting on the picure is just amazing!!!And you are so beautiful!!!
xo
Katarina
Hi! Lovely blog:) I really, really enjoy it here, and I was wondering if I could borrow a photo in my norwegian blog, http://www.flittiglisene.blogspot.com.
Beautiful shots. Very vivid.
Stinkin’ LOVED your article in HC. You’re so amazing – how do you do it all?!
I have really enjoyed the issue and your blog. I adore your fabric!
I have a little award for you on my blog. A bit silly but lots of meaning behind it!
What an incredible blog you have here! I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without having you in my life 🙂 You must get that a lot! Can’t wait to go a-searching through your archives to see what else you have in store!
I had to buy the new magazine just to look at your pictures and read the article on you. The colors are wonderful and you’ve inspired me to do some re-decorating. I love the fabrics and even like using the Trash Ties for my hair. This blog is one of my favorites and I wish you luck in all your endeavours.
I adore the photo of the orange truck. It looks like a dream world.
I adore the photo of the orange truck. It looks like a dream world.
This looks so beautiful! I have to get my hands on that issue! 🙂 You are so talented!
When I got my issue, I thought wow, Heather is on such a roll these days! Keep up all the good work!
That is a gorgeous cover shot. I think I’ll have to pick that up!
Heather the layout in ME was beautiful. I picked it up last week when it basically flew off the shelf full of cuteness and into my shopping cart. Thanks for the great inspiration.
T
Heather the layout in ME was beautiful. I picked it up last week when it basically flew off the shelf full of cuteness and into my shopping cart. Thanks for the great inspiration.
T
So…my favorite issue of Home Companion ever came in the mail, I LOVE IT you did such a great job, everything you touch turns to pretty, thanks for the smiles!
Congratulations!I love the picture.
😉
beautiful blog! I love your stuff. I am going to have to get some of your Trash Ties for my hair!
Oh my goodness – I am completely in love. this was THE best issue of HC in a LONG time. . .and it was with MUCH thanks to your stunning article!!!! WOW. I was totally blown away, and literally sat RIGHT down and started making birdies before I even finished the issue!!!! THANK YOU!! I will now be a faithful reader of your blog! I am smitten! XOXO
Your feature was breathtakingly fresh–I just loved it!! I loved the book bags you designed for favors–just too cute 🙂 I didn’t realize your hubby did the cover shoot. That’s fabulous!!
Congratulations!
Heather, congrats on the MEHC cover.Where was this photographed? LOVE the truck picture.
The magazine doesn’t do your husbands photos justice. I love the lighting in the online photo. Love the truck, too. Congrats on the publication.
BEAUTIFUL photo!
BEAUTIFUL photo!
BEAUTIFUL photo!
Heather, I rushed out to buy the ME and I have looked at it over and over. I especially enjoy the kids clothes. I have a 4 yr old girl whom my mom and I love to make clothes for. Your fabric is the best for this and we can’t wait for more. I also just had a set of twin girls and already all of their baby bedding is made from your fabric. We would love some kids patterns!!! Love what you do!
I was so tickled for you when I opened my magazine and saw you in it! Congrats.
Please, Please Please!! Is there a pattern for the bags on the back of the chairs??? I LOVE them, well actually everything in the magazine but I really NEED to make these!!
Congrats on the MEHC article. I had my husband pick up a copy for me after I read your post. My six year old daughter poured over the photos & is now asking for some Fresh Cut fabric for a dress. Can you show us more photos of your studio? I know you showed some when you painted it awhile ago.
Thanks!
Just wanted to pop in and tell you how beautiful that shot is with you and the car. I love your skirt! I think a million people already told you this, but it all looks great!
where is this? you are so creative Iwish i had a mind like yours
I saw this article, and found your blog. I love the bright candy colors in your fabrics. I plan to sew something special for my little girl who just turned two. I love that you say your kids come first. I’m struggling balancing everything…since I’m a stay at home mom with a millinery studio. It’s all working out, you’re an inspiration!
Congratulations on the MEHC feature!! I have loved that magazine for a long, long time. INCREDIBLE photography!!!
Dear Heather,
I am from Turkey. I discovered your blog today and I am deeply impressed from your talent. I wished I had only the quarter amount of your gift. Your blog is one of my favourite blogs from now on. And the photos are also gorgeous. Congratulations to your husband. Your photo with the orange truck.. I can’t keep myself from looking at it. It is fabulous. I made it my desktop picture. But it would also do fantastic as a photo or poster on the wall. Congratulations again…