Bibs Baby!

Or should I say baby bibs? On Etsy.

Cupcakes

Owls

Mosaic Hearts

Cupcakes

Interlocking Hearts

Birds

Vintage Goodies

Here are my newest salt and pepper shakers to add to my collection.

STRAWBERRY HEADS

WINKING DALMATIONS

Check out this funky hat from the 50's - 60's that I found for $1...

...and this awesome school bag from the 50's.

Print & Pattern Now Availabe in the UK

The long awaited Print & Pattern book is now available in the UK and will be available March 24 in the US. I can't wait to see it. I have three pieces included in the book. It got a great write up in the UK's Independent on Sunday.

Downy joins the Quilts for Kids Effort

Calling all quilters - we need you. Take a listen to my interview with Chandra Wilson from Grey's Anatomy. She is doing fantastic work with Downy and Quilts for Kids. All the details are in the interview or here on the Downy website.

Kaarina Kaikkonen

Stunning installation work by Finnish artist Kaarina Kaikkonen.

The Customer

It's easy to lose sight of who is buying something you might have worked on when involved in the creative process. It should really be the most important consideration when designing and illustrating. I love this photo that was on the We Heart Books blog. It is a sweet reminder of what happens to your work after you finish and move on.

reading "Why Is The Sky Blue?"

Windy Snaily Jacket

Katja sewed this gorgeous jacket for her son - little brother to Lamir (you may remember this post). Now he has some critters to call his own.
Beautiful.

Help Is Here For Wanna Be Fabric Designers

Rock star  and personal favorite fabric designer Lizzy House (of Red Letter Day, Lizzy Dish, and upcoming Castle Peeps fame) has written an e-book all about the how to's of fabric design. The book, "How to Enter the World of Textile Design" is for sale here. She demystifies the process in a clear and stylish presentation. It even includes a forward by moi. You simply must check it out.  It is a must read if you are a wannabe fabric designer. If you just love fabrics, beautiful photos, and are curious about the business of fabric design, it will not disappoint.

Winner

It seems like the three most asked for fabrics were the birds on cream, the owls on white, and the cats on pink.  The winner of this contest is Mamaspark who won a yard of the owls on white. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who entered, I wish I had enough fabric to send something to all of you, but I do promise more give aways in the future.

Sewings On

Haven't featured your lovely creations in a while so here we go:

Pin Cushion

Bumbo Seat Cover

Skirt