I am mid-thigh deep in Quilt Market preparation, layered in with book completion, final new pattern tweaking and what feels like everything else. I am only now getting sample yardage of my newest fabric collection, Field Study, which was suppose to be here in its entirety about 3 weeks ago. So sewing it up in all that we had planned for booth samples has been interesting to say the least, as we have changed plans about 82.3 times now. With less than half the time to sew that I normally have, I've pulled in twice the help and every day there is some new plan about what exactly we are sewing depending which of the 36 total quilting fabrics has arrived. Because there is such a rush, the mill is sending them piece by piece, sometimes 6, sometimes only 3 prints at a time. It. Is. Kooky. But somehow, it is keeping all the creating spontaneously chaotic in an entirely good way. Like this little skirt might not have come together just like this yesterday afternoon if it weren't for the fact that these are 2 of the 6 fabrics that arrived yesterday, promptly creating some head scratching, then swift cutting and sewing, and of course last minute frolicking courtesy of Eleni for a pre-sunset photo. This is the All Set skirt, part of my first kids pattern collection (and I can safely say my first pattern bearing a kangaroo pocket). Can't wait to share the rest of the new fabrics and patterns. And I'm not even hiding anything. I can't wait to see them either. As in I'm camping on the front porch waiting to attack my poor Fedex man with scissors, needle and thread.
Also, I ate a strawberry out of our vegetable (fruit?) garden yesterday. I've never tasted anything like it. It was sweet spring perfection.
Happy May! xo, AM
The skirt is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAs for the rest... well, all I can think to say is: BREATH!
You busy, busy woman.
So I wish I could help you attack your new fabric and help you sew for Market! I'm thrilled (along with you) to see Feild Study. Its already on my wish list which I've given over to Justin. And a children's line?! Its like you knew I have a new interest in sewing for my kiddo! Cannot wait, Anna Maria. Do take a breath and eat another strawberry. :D
ReplyDeleteSounds stressful! That fabric is beautiful though and I really can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteGood luck for finishing in time! You just used some magic words for me in your post, new fabric line and children's pattern collection. Well, at least now I know what to spend my fabric money on...
ReplyDeletewish i were closer to help you sew! if there is anything i can do from afar, let me know!
ReplyDeleteJust this weekend I was planning a skirt with a kangaroo pocket for my 3 1/2 year old! Guess it will appear very hip since everyone will have seen your version!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like she's having fun with that adult commanded frolic! LOL Great job, and all of your hard work is paying off (and inspiring me BIG TIME! I can't wait to get my craft room up and running!)
ReplyDeleteLOVING THE SKIRT!!!
ReplyDeleteI cant wait until you have them to sell.
and BREATHE! everything will turn out just fine. :)
The shirt is Super Cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd you're not even hiding anything! So funny =). Love that background fabric. Now THAT looks like spring perfection.
ReplyDeleteOoh! So excited to get a glimpse of Field Study! I hope the staggered delivery of fabric produces more happy accidents!
ReplyDeleteI would come sit on your porch with you, but that might seem odd. The skirt is adorable, the fabric gorgeous, and you are phenomenal!! Add me to the list of over-the-top excited folks!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, now that sounds crazy!! I hope everything arrives to you quickly! Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad it's finally coming! And the skirt looks wonderful... My little Scarlet needs one for sure.
ReplyDeleteOoooo looks beautiful! Can't wait to see more! Good luck getting ready.
ReplyDeleteOh.my. I can hardly wait to get my hands on some Field Study!!!
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I have to say that I myself- an adult- want that skirt for me! Can you make an adult version?? After Quilt Market??
ReplyDeleteYour fabric is so... whimsical and exciting. I love it all, and that orange and pink -- just so so pleasing!
ReplyDeleteOh how i seriously love you collections and ideas... you seriously totally rock mama!
ReplyDeleteCan I say I love you??!! teehee...
Blessings,
Samantha (Woodland Woolens)
Oh my goodness, I love the little glimpse of fabric and the pattern, well I know 2 little girls who will have to have several!
ReplyDeleteooooohaaaaah! Looking pretty!! Thanks for the peek at the new collection, can't wait to get it in!!!
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My Elena would love that skirt and pocket combo.
ReplyDelete(Seriously, I didn't realize that two of our kids have such similar names.)
What a fun skirt!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely fabric and skirt!
ReplyDeleteLourdes
Ack! Taht skirt!! Do you have a pattern for it?
ReplyDeleteHa,ha. Nevermind. I totally skipped the part about the pattern above. Can't wait for it to come out!!
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