Ruby's Tulips

Introducing another collection with my sweet Ruby girl!  My inspiration for this collection was the adorable tulip pattern that she designed.  Of course it seemed absolutely perfect to name this collection after her, "Ruby's Tulips".  Because my girl loves bold bright colors as much as I do, I kept the palette fresh, bold, and bright. I LOVE how it turned out!!  Hope you do too!  xo

Sweet Little Succulents

I think hens and chicks are just about the cutest little plant on earth! They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and the colors are magnificent!  Hope you enjoy this sweet little succulent collection!  xo

"My Garden" by my Ruby

Here is Miss Ruby's first pattern with her new logo.  She did the entire pattern all on her own!  I am so proud of my girl!  Hip Hip Hooray!!!!

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

"Dance of the Butterflies" Collection

The snow has melted and the "Cheeseburger" birds are singing!  With temps in the high 50's I am thinking and drawing BUTTERFLIES!!  I chose a very fresh and happy palette to give this collection life.  It just makes me smile when a new collection comes together. I can't help but "THINK SPRING"!  Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Dance of the Butterflies

Doesn't this pattern just say "HAPPINESS"?!  The temps are getting warmer and the days are getting longer!  YAY!!!  So excited for Spring to get here!!  Hope you enjoy this little bit a "HAPPY" to start your weekend! XO

CHECK this out...

 I know we now live in an age were lots of people use debit cards and make more purchases online.  However, many people still use checks for their purchases.  I actually like to use both for different things.  So, I had some fun mocking up some of my collections that I thought would be fun to see on checks.  What do you think?  Do you prefer checks to debit cards...or are you strictly a cash money type of person?  :)  Either way, I just love how pattern can liven up all aspects of everyday life.

Yesterday's doodles became "Calliope"

YAY...finally DONE!

https://issuu.com/hollyhelgeson/docs/2017_look_book.compressed

Introducing my newest Look Book!  I just finished compiling my most recent collections into a new Look Book.  It is full of beautifully fresh patterns that have been inspired by the gorgeous beauty found in nature.  I hope you enjoy paging through the collections!   I really LOVE how it came together and hope you do too!  Please let me know which collections you like most.  My hope is that these patterns will one day add beauty and enjoyment to homes around the world! Thank you so much for looking!

Because it is -25 degrees outside...

 with a windchill of -50, and my car won't start, and I don't want to freeze my face off, and I am still in my PJ's, and I LOVE to design pretty patterns.  

I have been in full on Christmas mode lately and have had no time to draw or design.  So, I decided to take some time today...after making gingerbread houses with the kids...to sit down and get my design mojo on. My son Gabe even named this collection for me.  I think he picked the perfect name!  Hope this collection brings you a bit of warmth on this wintry day.  

I would also like to thank all of my wonderful followers for their support this year!  It is truly my passion to design beautiful patterns that will bring a smile to people everywhere!  May the joy and peace of Christmas surround you and your family!

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Star

Introducing my newest collection "Christmas Star". This collection of patterns was inspired by the lovely poinsettia flower.  I decided to use a pretty traditional Christmas palette to compliment this grouping of patterns.  The large Poinsettia pattern specifically reminds me of family Christmas gatherings spent at my grandparents house as a child.  I really love bringing a piece of my childhood into my designs.  Hope you love it!

More FREE tags...YIPPY!!!

I loved creating the Merry Little Christmas gift tags so much, so I thought I would create some more!  These are from my "A Prairie Christmas" collection.  Click on the image to get the free printable tags.  Happy Gifting!!

Merry Little Gift Tags

Merry Little Christmas is my newest fabric collection for Benartex.  With Christmas fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to make free printable gift tags to go along with the collection. I hope you enjoy using them!  Just click on the image, print off, cut out and affix to your gifts.  Happy Wrapping!

In the year 2017...

Recently, I have seen so many beautiful calendars that are coming out for 2017.  That inspired me to look through my portfolio and create a calendar of my own.  Instead of focusing on one collection of patterns for the entire year, I decided to use designs that best fit each month. I really like the way it turned out, and I hope you do too!

Lounge Lizard on Lampshades = LOVE

Having some fun tonight mocking up these FAB retro lampshades.  I just adore vintage lampshades, so just had to see what my Lounge Lizard collection would look like mocked up.  I LOVE THEM!!!  I would LOVE any one of these...or all...in my home!!  How about you?  Do you have a favorite?  It would really be difficult for me to choose just one.  :)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I am so EXCITED to introduce my second collection with Benartex!  This is Merry Little Christmas!  I think I am FINALLY in the Christmas mood!  You can view the entire collection HERE.  I am so thrilled with how the collection turned out and I hope you love it too!

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.

Winter Wonderland

I can hardly believe that Christmas is just over 2 months away.  Target is already putting out their Christmas lights!  The weather was in the balmy 60's this weekend and many of our trees are still holding onto their leaves.  Regardless, I am trying to focus on some "WINTER" themed patterns.  This "cool"collection was inspired by a cardinal design I did many years ago.  I decided to use that as a jumping off point, and then I started thinking wintery thoughts.  I redesigned my old illustration...giving it a fresh new look.  Then I added the rest of the complimentary patterns.   I definitely think this collection feels like a Winter Wonderland.  My kids love it...and are already talking about winter outdoor activities...and CHRISTMAS. So...here is to the first snowflake!  (Did I just type that?)

Easing my way into colder weather with a snowdrop...

Well...with today's temps in the 40s, a bitter wind, and overcast skies, I suppose I need to accept that winter is fast approaching.  EEK...that four letter word "SNOW" just popped into my head.  Nope...not ready for that!  At this point I am just trying to trick myself into accepting the inevitable.  And, since I draw so much inspiration from nature, the SNOWdrop flower just naturally came to mind. It was really just my override feature kicking into gear!  :)  Fortunately, I really was inspired to create this lovely collection that I named Fiona.  I thought a cool (winter) palette would really make this collection come to life. At least I am trying to accept the change of seasons. Happy Saturday everyone!  :)

So much better than a brown paper bag!!!

Oh gosh...do you remember using an old brown paper grocery bag to cover your 5 lb math book?  I sure do!  I also remember making sure it didn't look like a brown paper bag.  I would spend hours decorating and drawing all over it to make it pretty.  WELL...take a peek at this!!  I was so excited to learn about this wonderfully fun project!  

Wendy Sheppard from Ivory Spring recently shared a tutorial for creating a book cover using my Lemon Squeezy fabric collection for Benartex.  Her tutorial was featured on their blog sewinlovewithfabric.blogspot.com. Click on the link to view her fabulous step by step instructions.  Also, make sure to visit Wendy's blog to view some of her beautiful quilts.  Hope you enjoy this sweet little project.