Fall Fun

Cute reversible apron by Noelleodesigns using On A Whim owls




On my walk today, more of this fall color story:

Graco

This is a pattern I sold to Graco, in stores now.

Baby Seat:


Stroller:


Travel Crib:

Fujiwo Ishimoto

Fujiwo Ishimoto is one of my favorite textile designers. I love the simplicity and elegance of his design style. He draws his inspiration from the colors and rythms found in nature. He joined Marimeko in 1974 and has had a long and successful career with them.





Here are some of my favorite designs of his:

Give Away Preview

A new collection of fabrics are being printed right now and will be available later this fall. I am planning to give away some yardage along with these buttons which feature some of the "stars" of the new line....stay tuned.

(Click to see enlarged view.)

Around My House

Some beautiful shapes, colors, and patterns -

Pears purchased at my local market -



Vases from Ikea -



and I was inspired to do these... (click to enlarge)

"Why is the Sky Blue" sneak peek

Here is a sneak peek of a book I recently illustrated - soon to be released (this month) by Ladybird Books in the UK and under Cartwheel Books titled "What are Clouds Made of?" in the US.

Click on these spreads to see an enlarged view:

Summer's End

School starts before Labor Day here which really throws my "end of summer" clock off. Although it is still muggy and in the eighties, there are signs of the end of summer. The yellow jackets seem increasingly busy and a little frantic anticipating the upcoming chill. I am also starting to spot some shedding leaves. Check these colors out...