How about some luscious felt? Three palette packs of our designer wool-blend felt in Reds/Pinks, Blues and Oranges/Yellows
for today's giveaway—perfect for accessories and embellishments,
embroidery and applique. In my opinion, everone should have a rainbow of
glorious felt at her disposal. Let's get you all set up! A $32 value.
Have you ever dreamed about being on the front lines of the sewing movement? Talk about jumping in with guns blazing. Fabric Nosherie, one of the coolest quilt stores around — is for sale.
If you have a hankering to live in the friendly midwest and you have
what it takes to command and inspire a growing community of modern
stitchers, have a closer look at this rare opportunity. Classes are in
progress, fabric is on order, customers are bustling in. The business
has grown beyond what Shannon can manage while also raising four very
young boys. She's decided to auction the store so it can continue to
grow while she re-focusses on her family.
For more background on the store and its founder, Shannon Robinson, click here. For details on the auction in progress—ending March 25th—click here.
You asked for it. Felt palette packs are now available for faster and easier shopping.
Five palettes: Reds/Pinks, Blues, Greens, Oranges/Yellows, Neutrals — and a limited-edition Holiday pack. The five staple palettes cover 25 of the available 40 colors, so don't forget to check for other felt you may want to add on. All colors continue to be available by-the-sheet as well.
I'm heading out to dinner in a bit with a gaggle of girlfriends, then over to the movie theater for an 8pm showing of New Moon. It's a special-screening of
some sort. I haven't read the book yet, but I do love to go to
dinner & a movie with friends. And it's for a good cause.
Till then, it's clean the studio, play with my nephews, and design, design.
I'm back from Market and restoring sanity at home — and
cleanliness. My kids kissed me awake yesterday like two little pecking
chicks. It was a contest.
Market photos are still on the road
with Isaac, so I'll save the reporting till he rolls in later today.
I'm excited to be home and thrilled that my long-awaited
bicycle-weather has arrived in AZ at last. It's gorgeous out today.
We're packing a picnic to the park, for sure.
Also, here are a couple of discount codes for you, to shake things up and keep it interesting at The Heather Bailey Store.
Discounts available through Monday, October 19th. Both codes can be used on the same order.
It has been a wild few weeks — since Creative Escape,
really. I'm ready to move forward, with lots of design work up next (my
favorite!) — after filling these kids up with love and attention,
picnics and parks, movies and popcorn, haircuts, and a few home-cooked
meals.
Now to resolve my hopelessly-clogged kitchen sink. Next
time I'm tossing the old spaghetti in the trash and not down the
garbage disposal.
Like
so many others, I'm charmed by the bright colors and folky art of
Russian dolls or matryoshka. Over the last couple of years, demure
little matryoshka have become a fierce trend in crafting and design.
Russian-doll jewelry, ornaments, beads, fabric, embroidery, and home
decor can be spotted all over the internet and in stores. (Fun links at the bottom of this post.)
Ravenhill stand out — playful stuffed matryoshka made with a variety
of prints & details.
Emily’s inspiration for creating these unique dolls was her “growing stack of
beautiful fabrics and pretty ribbon," combined with her new-found
enjoyment of embroidery. As a result, each doll has her own personality.
I first spotted
Emily's dolls in my Pop Garden & Bijoux Flickr group where she has
uploaded a several cheery, floral ladies. See a wide variety of fabric
combinations in her Babushka Softies Flickr set as well.
dolls were not always exactly what she envisioned. Though the overall
doll design appears simple, fine-tuning the shape & structure took time. Emily went through several drafts to develop
the dolls she makes today.
“It took a lot of practice and experimentation
with various tool and mediums… I have learned so much from this process
and would encourage others not to give up when the first prototype is far from what was planned.
Plow ahead and persevere.”
Emily offers Matryoshka dolls in her Etsy store. Or stop by her blog to see what’s new.
More Russian doll links:
*For more information about Feature Friday & the artists spotlighted, click here*
Photography in this post courtesy of Emily Moss
