Miss Ruby's Daisy Blue

My sweet Miss Ruby got the creative bug this evening and whipped up this precious little floral pattern. She brought me her sketchbook and said she wanted to make a fabric collection.  So far, she has about 6 patterns sketched out.  This is the first pattern in her collection, Daisy Blue.  She is pleased as punch with how it turned out.  It seems I have a budding designer on my hands!  So proud of my sweet girl!!  I love Daisy Blue and I hope you do too!!  xx 

New Collection with a Vintage Flare....Introducing Harlow

My new collection Harlow is full of color, yet has a softer palette that pairs well with the delicate floral motifs.  I designed the flowers and abstract texture to have a vintage flare.  I think these patterns would add a lovely feminine touch to the dinner table.  They also look beautiful printed up as fabric and made into an adorable little sundress.  And...how cute is that little boy's onsie?!  Hope you enjoy Harlow! xx

INTRODUCING...Fun NEW products with Contrado!

The name escapes me...

This modern collection was born from several drawings that I pulled together from my sketchbook. I felt like it needed a fun and funky palette to bring it all together.  Vibrant and bold, I am loving how it turned out.  But, I seem to be stumped on a name.  It might be because it is way past my bedtime and my brain has already gone to sleep. Regardless, I need help!  Please feel free to comment with any names that you think might fit this playful group of patterns.  Thanks so much for your help!  Can't wait to hear what you all come up with!

Butterfly Girl

It's a "Sunny Day" with my girl!

Introducing the first pattern collection with my girl Ruby!  We each contributed 3 designs to this collection, and Ruby chose the name "Sunny Day".  Doesn't this just brighten your day?!  My heart is bursting with joy!!  I can't wait to develop more collections with my sweet girly!!  Love her to the sun and back!!! xo

Without Further Ado...I Introduce Carmela

Carmela has bold blooms and dainty flowers in a gorgeous autumn palette.  I was inspired by the lovely fall colors and harvest sky.  This collection seems perfect to set the mood for a cozy fall evening cuddled up in bed.

In a Daze these Days....

I am having a difficult time leaving summer behind. My daisies have all withered and I am longing for warm summer days again.  Even though I do love mums in the fall...I am in a Daisy Daze.  At least that inspired my newest collection!  Hope you enjoy this last bit of summer love!

Printed Village Scarf Floral Design Challenge

I really love scarves!  They are so playful and add that splash of fun to any outfit. I recently heard about the Printed Village Scarf Floral Design Challenge and decided to give it a go.  I entered several of my designs into the competition.  These are just of few of the designs I entered.  If you would like to see all of my designs just click this link and it will take you to my profile page with the rest of my designs.  There will be a vote at the end of the month.  I would really love your support!  I will follow up with another link when the voting is live.  If you love my designs I WOULD LOVE YOUR VOTE!  Thank you again for your support! 

Refreshed and Refocused

Inspiration leads to design for me.  So, I have been taking this summer to refresh and refocus.  Many hours have been spent walking through gardens, forests, sandy beaches, and my own backyard just observing the flowers, leaves, bugs, and critters around me.  I have really enjoyed watching my children discover new things in old places.  Nature always inspires me.  I naturally look for patterns and designs in everything I see. Organic shapes and patterns seem to jump out of the woodwork...literally at times.  I have been sketching like crazy, and tonight I sat down at my computer for the first time in over 2 months.  It felt so good to create again.  I felt inspired...and this is what I designed.

NEW Summer Designs Added to my Society6 Store

I am FEELING THE HEAT ALREADY!!!  I am looking forward to the hot summer days when I can kick back, put my feet up and have a nice, cold, refreshing glass of lemonade while the sun beats down on my face.  Aren't we all?!?!

BUT....in the meantime...while we all wait PATIENTLY for summer to arrive...we can grab one...or two...of my new summer inspired designs in my Society6 store to help us keep focused.  It can be our daily reminder of the many wonderful things coming...very soon!!  Hope you like them!

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

There is nothing better on a HOT and HUMID July SUMMER DAY than an ICE COLD glass of LEMONADE!!  REALLY!!  REFRESHING!!  YUMMMMMMMMM!!!  Go ahead, go grab a glass....you know you want to!  Then, take a peek at my new collection inspired by the refreshing taste of ICE COLD LEMONADE.

HAPPY SIPPING!!

Summer Folly...Ahhhh...Wishful Thinking!

In Minnesota, 9 times out of 10 Memorial Day weekend is rainy and cold.  And yes, this weekend certainly lives up to those statistics.  Okay...they are not really statistics...just my opinion.  But if you ask any Minnesotan they will probably agree with me.  So, since the weather is damp and gray, I decided to create a little bit of sunshine myself.  Inspired by vintage prints, here is my playful summer folly print.

Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest

YES...I am at it again.  I am entering another fabric design contest, and I need your help.  This contest is the Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest.  You can read about it by clicking on the link.  I am entering 10 of my designs in the contest.  Winners will be chosen based on the number of repins from the BerninaWeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Entries Pinterest board.  This is where I will need your help!  Please repin my designs to your boards if you feel I deserve a WIN!  I would LOVE your vote!!  Thank you so much!!  Please remember the repins have to come directly from the Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Entries Pinterest Board and not my blog to be counted.  You can click on the picture below to be directed to their page.  My designs should be posted to their page within 24 hours. Thanks again!

Fabric Collections...Oh YAY!!

Fabric Collections....oh how I LOVE FABRIC COLLECTIONS!!  I love to see how designers combine common...or not so common elements and themes, and unite them with color into a collection.  Recently, I have been trying to concentrate much of my energy on developing my portfolio.  I am trying to sort through the pages and pages of drawings and doodles in my sketchbook, and start to assemble the designs into collections.  Here are two of the collections that I am currently working on.  I have several more designs to incorporate into each collection, but at least it is a pretty good start.  I have so much fun finding just the right colors for each design and watching the collections come together!  Enjoy!  :)