Signature Styles

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    Giveaway Day 6

    ByHeather Bailey

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    Thank you, everyone for your encouraging comments. Please don't lose any sleep over my last post.
    It's been years and I'm doing okay now. I think I've only shared that
    experience with ten people beyond my family. It just needed to be said
    aloud. I knew it would explain some things I haven't been able to
    explain around here. Like why I've been rather quiet about Trash Ties, when they are so darn fabulous.

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    WhereWomenCreate_wSo, let's get back to lollipops and chirping birds. There is plenty to celebrate. Especially in the fabric department. I have
    two cotton quilting collections coming out in the next year—one of those
    is very, very soon. I also have a basics line to support those feature
    collections that will be out in the fall. And. And. And! I just heard word
    this week that Free Spirit will be moving forward with my fashion fabric
    collection for next Spring. Now I can put my fashion design
    degree to direct use in designing dresses, skirts, blouses, shifts. I've got a sketchbook full of ideas.

    Ashley
    and I have been brainstorming new products all morning and I'm
    dying to make time on my schedule. If only I commanded a troop of robot
    clones. Or hired a larger pool of talent at the studio. That might be
    more feasible. Especially if I can get these great products into your
    hands.

    I'll be patient. My business is art-centered which means it just
    plain takes longer to get those products made. I'm cool with that. I
    just get excited.

    Okay. So are you ready for today's giveaway yet?

    SignatureStyles_wToday's HELLO giveaway prize is a copy of Signature Styles
    by Jenny Doh, featuring 20 stylish stitchers. Projects from each
    designer are included. My contribution is the quick and easy wristlet
    purse shown at left. Winner will also receive Where Women Create—the
    one with me on the cover up there. This magazine is much more like a
    book for its fabulous content. In my opinion, they should make these
    things with hard covers. Every page is draped with images of luscious
    studio spaces and inspiring stories and insights. A $45 value.

    Comment to enter today's contest. Be sure to include your email address
    so we can contact you if you win. Today's giveaway closes at 11:59pm PST on Tuesday 8/6/13.
    Watch for the winner to be announced within a day or
    two at the bottom
    of the post.

    Prizes from our friends are starting to arrive at the studio now, so
    watch for a greater variety of items in the weeks to come. We have a
    full-on Project Life
    kit, fabrics from my upcoming collection (yet to be seen!), a giant
    50-spool pack of thread, inventive baby items, and much, much more.

    xo—Heather


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    Signature Styles

    ByHeather Bailey


    I have a bit of catch up to do.  More than a bit.

    I made a list of all the blog posts I would have done if I hadn’t lost my Wonder Woman headband last month. (Or is it a tiara?)  It’s quite a list and I’m just not prepared to skip past “Go” and move on with things without spinning out a few re-caps.  There are too many cool things I have missed sharing.

    I’ll start with Signature Styles.  That’s me on the cover of a new book.  Newsworthy, right?   I think so.  In Jenny Doh’s latest title for Lark Crafts, she features 20 creative women and discusses each gal’s personal style as it relates to her work, her wardrobe and more.  Each “stitcher” has designed a project for the book as well.  For example, Megan Hunt includes instructions for an awesome little ruffled flower bracelet and Amy Tangerine shares techniques for “Crafty” tee shirt applique.  It’s a jam-packed read, with lots of eye candy. 

    For my part, I designed this quick and kicky wristlet purse.  It’s the ultimate easy-assemble purse pattern for customizing your wardrobe.  With a design so simple to sew, why not prep the perfect purse for every outfit?

    Wristlet Purse

    I’m really impressed with this book. I’m only about halfway through reading each of the features, but once I’ve devoured it entirely, I’m certain to keep it within easy reach for a quick visual escape.  It was a pleasure to work with Jenny and of course, an honor to be included.

    Signature Styles hit bookstores just this last month. If you’re interested in a signed copy, we are stocking a few at our online shop — for a limited time.

    Heather Bailey Purse

    Other women featured in this new book include: Serena Thompson, Meg McElwee, Elsie Flannigan, Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kathy Cano-Murillo (who I just had dinner with last week), Betz White, Meg Allan Cole, Bari J. Ackerman, Erika & Monika Simmons, Kayte Terry, Megan Hunt, Sonya Nimri, Megan Nicolay, Ruth Singer, Sandy Stone, Bonzie & Ger, Teva Durham, and Amy Tangerine.

    Feeling oddly curious about the history and significance of Wonder Woman’s headband?  Click here. It’s amazing what you can learn on the internet.