New artwork is on its way to the mill. I pretty much have to disappear for a while in order to make that happen. Then, spring comes: lunch dates, time to help friends who are grieving, maybe I cook a real meal here and there, even wear make-up on a no-big-deal-regular day. My personal spring couldn't come at a better time, because it's spring. And I'm needed.
It's just beautiful outside. And I'm determined to soak it in before the Arizona summer descends.
Let's see some fabrics! My new collection, Lottie Da, started shipping
this week. I'm over the moon. And I'm thrilled to share the line with you
today.
a playful, 60's-mod vibe, Lottie Da combines dancing pop florals with
groovy go-withs—butterflies included. With strategic contrast
planned into the collection (value, hue, scale, and so forth), Lottie Da
is versatile and fun. Combine like-palette prints for a quiet,
sophisticated look, or incorporate contrasting colors and values for
greater pop. You can take this collection in so many different
directions.
Tweaks to my production process allowed me to experiment with colors I
haven't focused on in the past—violet, aqua and charcoal to be specific.
I started sewing with Lottie Da this week and I'm having a blast with
this zingy palette. I designed a foundation-paper-pieced project I'll
be sharing soon, along with a new free Lottie Da quilt pattern. I'll
show you how the prints can be combined for different effects. I'll also
post peeks at some original Lottie Da artwork and previews of projects
to come.
stack for one lucky winner, including all thirty-two prints
in the
collection. Enter by Sunday, September 15th at 11:59pm PST by leaving a
comment on this post. Make sure you enter your email address in the
comment form so we have a way to contact the winner. One entry per
household.
But! Don't wait for news on the giveaway before stocking up on Lottie
Da. The first print-run of a Heather Bailey cotton collection tends to
sell
out quickly, so stock up fast and soon or risk having to wait a month or
two for the next shipment.
To see the full line of prints, click here.
For first news on upcoming products, sales, freebies and more, make sure to sign up for the Heather Bailey newsletter.
Watch for those upcoming Lottie Da project posts. And, send in pretty
pictures of your own Lottie Da projects. We love to see what you're
making—and to show you off.
What
a month! And what a marathon of frenzied fun. I'm exhilirated to have
made it to the finish line. Today is the last day of my month of giveaways—every
day this August. I had an impulse to shower you all with presents as a
big Thank You Party for your love and support. And I ran with it.
I'm honored that so many great companies and good friends contributed
prizes. I was especially touched to read all of the sweet comments made
by Mary Engelbreit's fans on Day 24.
I hope that twenty or thirty years from now I will have maintained as
meaningful of a relationship with my fans as Mary has. That was
inspiring. Thank you for that.
There is one more proper August prize to hand out. But, truthfully, I have more prizes to give away than I have days in August.
In fact, there are some gorgeous prizes associated with my new fabric
collection that will be offered up next week when I officially introduce
the line.
So, though we've completed this month of daily giveaways, the giveaways will keep on coming
at a steady pace, mixed together with new designs, inspiration and
behind-the-scenes peeks at artwork and new products in development.
I know you are all anxious to see the new fabric collection—only a
couple more days to go! As such, I've decided to tease you with my Day
31 prize. The image above is proof positive that a new line awaits, but
it sure doesn't reveal much of the artwork or even the color palette
involved—considering that you're only glimpsing a portion of the line.
Here is an appetizer. I am wildly excited to share more.
Today's winner will receive a thirty-piece design roll from my new Lottie Da fabric collection—to
be revealed this coming week. Each piece is 2.5" x the full width of
the fabric. Great for a variety of projects—and for project-planning.
Comment to
enter. One entry per household. Be sure to include your email
address
in the comment form so we can contact you if you win.
Giveaway closes at 11:59pm PST on Monday 9/2/13. Watch for the winner to
be announced within the week at the bottom
of the post. For more info on my August giveaway party, click here.
Watch for more exciting giveaways next week.
Good luck!
xo—Heather
We are onto Day 4. Hello Sunday. I'm posting a little bit late today.
Perhaps that will increase your chance of winning? Sorry about that. I
had church.
Today's HELLO Giveaway prize is a DOZEN 9"x12" sheets of Heather Bailey designer wool-blend felt ($27 value). Winner picks the colors. Our wool-blend felt is far
superior to polyester felt in appearance, texture, durability — and
style. Great for hair accessories, pincushions, brooches, dolls and more. Several of our top sewing patterns
use felt for embellishments, including Henrietta Turtle, Effie &
Ollie Elephant, New Leaf Folding Totes, and Fresh Picked Pincushions to
name a few.
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 8/4/13.
Watch for the winner to be announced within a day or two at the bottom
of the post. For more info on my August giveaway madness, click here.
We have some seriously amazing prizes planned, including tools,
equipment, jewelry, toys, Project Life, stationery, fabric from my next
collection (which I'll introduce this month)—exciting stuff. Please
share the word.
If you're watching
for updates, I'll post the winners from Day 1 through Day 3 this afternoon.
Good luck, everyone. Thank you again for your love and support.
xo—Heather
