tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92155501354942595272024-02-20T18:52:55.487-08:00Sarah Watson IllustrationThe super great behind the scenes blog of illustrator, hand-letterer and designer Sarah Watson.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00905002521959442945noreply@blogger.comBlogger338125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-12760316191356668742015-01-14T09:03:00.001-08:002015-01-14T09:03:48.300-08:00What blog?Are you an avid reader of my blog? If you are, I'm so sorry that you've had so little to read lately! Anyway, if you'd like to keep up with what's going on in my world, I've moved my blog over to my website, and have also archived a good bit of it there. That way you can see my work, as well as news going on in my world. Please check the link below for any new news!<br />
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To purchase the wallpaper at Urban Outfitters, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=A-WALL-WALLPAPER&facet_selected=category" target="_blank">follow this link</a>. To learn more about Chasing Paper, <a href="http://www.chasingpaper.com/" target="_blank">check out their website</a>. And if you're a manufacturer, interested in licensing any of my designs, or creating a custom collaboration, please feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:sarah@sarahwatsonillustration.com">sarah@sarahwatsonillustration.com</a>.<br />
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I keep telling my husband that it's really okay if he brings home cut flowers, just every now and then, because it's pretty much job research for me. (I try to stick to real living plants, you know, they're so much happier, and smell better in the end). I was cleaning up the house before heading out on a 10 day camping trip, and found this old drawing I had started the last time my husband bought me flowers (birthday, maybe?). I happened to have some flowers in the house at the time (seriously, he's only bought me flowers like 4 times in 4 years, it sounds like I get them every week or something), and thought to take some pictures of them. Maybe I can finish this flower drawing then. We'll see. Either way, it's nice to have some flowers in the house every now and then.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYwn5f9stsBaWC-2auJNME9t5o9wQLkKsDKWr7wWnlZvsqOgC1BUwlXkZ0_oxrcykdM5hhni2oS3mBhqf9v2R4309Z_KqHSk0fp_VQsoRJCJHzB7yeTfGr0Iw9mFqJnPj6upCR9DTARU/s1600/IMG_0075.jpg" /></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-70079498650221111912014-06-09T13:58:00.000-07:002014-06-09T13:58:51.921-07:00Hand Sewn Father's Day GiftsHey all! Isn't it about time to start thinking 'oh man, Father's Day is less than a week away, quick- what can I make'? I can't lie to you, I already turned my present in, but that was just because I happened to be seeing my Dad early this year. Now, again, I can't lie, I didn't make my present either. I bought it. But I did buy it from an artist, so at least it was handmade by someone.<br />
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So, back on topic, if you're still looking for something to make good ole Dad this year, check out some of my favorite many projects, and maybe, just maybe, think about using the coolest, most awesome manly fabric out there, <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/dem-bones/" target="_blank">Dem Bones</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2011/8/11/mollys-sketchbook-adjustable-unisex-apron.html" target="_blank">Molly's Sketchbook Adjustable Apron</a> (I have to admit, Purl Soho is my go-to gift idea generator. Lots of really clean, simple projects)<br />
<a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2009/5/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie.html" target="_blank">Molly's Sketchbook Father's Day Tie</a> (see, I told you)<br />
<a href="http://thecottagemama.com/2010/12/gifts-for-guys-boxy-dopp-kit-tutorial_21/" target="_blank">The Cottage Momma's Boxy Dopp kit tutorial</a> (am I the only one that always thought it was called a dobb kit?)<br />
<a href="http://www.raechelmyers.com/2011/02/oven-mitt-tutorial/" target="_blank">Raechel Myer's Oven Mitt Tutorial</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.hawthornethreadsblog.com/2014/05/lindsays-picks-sewing-for-fathers-day.html" target="_blank">Hawthorne Thread's super great gift roundup</a> (so helpful to have it all in one place, right?)<br />
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Yes, now take each of these projects, and imagine them in these fabrics!<br />
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For where to buy Dem Bones, check out Cloud 9's website: <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/?post_type=cloudnine_locations&cloudnine_storecollections=dem-bones&cloudnine_storetype=online&cloudnine_storeregion=usa&s=" target="_blank">here</a>!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-57795426454126375212014-05-26T06:00:00.000-07:002014-05-26T06:00:01.282-07:00Arcadia for Cloud 9 Fabrics: FlutterfliesAnother sweet sneak peek of <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a>, my upcoming collection for <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Fabrics</a>. Available in stores in June 2014, or if you're looking to order wholesale (for your shop, that is), find out more at <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/wholesale/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's wholesale site</a>.<br />
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Below is Flutterflies! Moths, dragonflies, bees, butterflies, and even though they're horrible in real life, but cute on fabric: gnats. The first colorway is khaki and creamy and pinky and peachy, super sweet on clean white cotton. The second colorway is denim and teal and lemony grass green. I can't wait to make some clothing out of this.<br />
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More about Cloud 9's soft, sweet, organic fabric: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Libre Baskerville'; line-height: 24px;">Cloud9 Fabrics uses only 100% certified organic cotton in the manufacturing of our base cloths and eco-responsible low impact dyes for printing and dying. We work closely with mills that are committed to ethical and responsible conduct. This includes respecting the rights of all individuals, a devotion to sustained social compliance, and an accountability to the environment.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-5395154459251272992014-05-19T06:00:00.000-07:002014-05-19T06:00:08.361-07:00Wheelsy Daisy for Arcadia<br />
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Below is Wheelsy Daisy. A vertical (hey, make it your own, maybe it's horizontal) stripe, or is it a falling dot? Did you know that as designers we (sometimes) get to name our fabrics? It's fun, most of the time, unless you can't think of a name. Then it's tough. But this one reminded me of the sounds of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2CKQQr90E" target="_blank">Mairzy Doats</a>. Remember that song?</div>
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Another sweet sneak peek of <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a>, my upcoming collection for <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Fabrics</a>. Available in stores in June 2014, or if you're looking to order wholesale (for your shop, that is), find out more at <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/wholesale/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's wholesale site</a>.</div>
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Below is Sunspot & Bee. There's a little bee pollenating these flowers, and he's working hard too. A nice big sunflower on navy ground, the first colorway has creamy colors, peaches and pinks and a touch of white to keep it light. The second colorway denim and grassy and teal and sky, and a touch of yellow, if you can spot it.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-11516077471231006542014-05-05T07:13:00.000-07:002014-05-05T07:15:39.943-07:00A Little GiftEveryone loves presents, right? Sometimes it's just nice to get something. And it's always nice to give something. And homemade gifts definitely don't have to be strenuous, time consuming projects. This Mother's Day I'll be seeing a lot of family, and wanted to give the mothers something. I seem to give pot holders as my go-to gift (I think it's the functionality, right? Everyone uses them! Maybe not people who only eat raw food...but the majority), but I'm not sure how many people will be there, and wouldn't want to leave anyone out.<br />
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And as I'm sitting there, holding the tiniest <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a> scraps that I have leftover in my hands, bang, the idea hits me. I have some leftover lavender in my cupboard, and never really knew what to do with it, so I thought, ah! Sachets! Everyone loves those, right? And you can never have too many! So I whipped these out. They came together super quickly and painlessly. They're not perfect, they're sort of all different sizes, and I made these out of my strikeoffs, so the fabrics not even perfect, but you know what? People are very grateful, and they don't care. People are just happy to know that you thought enough about them to make something.<br />
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So, what's the lesson today? Go out and make something for someone! Maybe for a mother, maybe for an Aunt or neighbor, or...really, anyone! You'll feel great for doing it, and they'll feel great receiving it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love these two together. The print names are (left) Flutterfly and (right) Wheelsy Daisy. I think they look so sweet as a combo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What did I say about different sizes? Hah. These are the boy and girl strikeoffs for Arcadia's Mushroom March.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The whole gang! Aren't they sweet just in a pile? I might keep a pile of these by my front door, incase I need to grab a quick gift as I'm heading out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun note, I didn't fussy cut this. It just happened. This is Sunspot & Bee from Arcadia. It comes in two colorways, boy and girl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To me, these feel super classic and quilty. They're from Arcadia, called Herb Garden (left) and Tumbling (right). Tumbling comes in 4 (you heard that right, FOUR) colorways, and I know it's going to be one of the first things I run out of...it's so useful!</td></tr>
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Oh, p.s. I do make real gifts sometimes. After writing this whole post I thought to myself, oh, man, the whole world is going to think you give the worst gifts. Haha. I don't, I swear! These are more like little hugs.<br />
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For more on Arcadia, check out<a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank"> Cloud 9's website here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-38834700934630302322014-05-05T06:00:00.000-07:002014-05-05T06:00:07.676-07:00Arcadia for Cloud 9 Fabrics: Tumbling<br />
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Another sweet sneak peek of <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a>, my upcoming collection for <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Fabrics</a>. Available in stores in June 2014, or if you're looking to order wholesale (for your shop, that is), find out more at <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/wholesale/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's wholesale site</a>.</div>
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Below is Tumbling, one of my favorite prints from this collection. It's super simple, not even a hidden element in there anywhere. Just tumbling flowers, like dandelion fluff. What's that stuff called? Anyway, Tumbling comes in four colorways, a classic denim, which I love and will probably use for everything, a super cute yellow that almost has a vintage feel to it, and two sweet white grounds, pink and blue.</div>
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Don't you think the front looks fun? I love how individually, the prints sort of meant for children, but when you cut them up and put them back together, they're just regular old classy. My husband even said he liked it. Which is a total win in my book. Especially because the same day I had made two other pillows the same day that he chuckled at, before realizing they weren't supposed to be laughing matters.<br />
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Either way, I can't wait to get my hands on the full collection. I'll be getting my pre-cuts soon, and you can get some for yourself very soon too, June, in fact! Check out <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's website</a> for more on Arcadia.<br />
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p.p.s. Can you see the thread in the first image? Just hanging out right on top of the block? Grumble. I always think, oh, I can photoshop that out. No I can't. Who do I think I am? Oh well.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-284453949470955062014-04-28T14:03:00.000-07:002014-04-28T14:03:00.295-07:00Arcadia by Sarah Watson: Herb Garden<br />
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Another sweet sneak peek of <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a>, my upcoming collection for <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Fabrics</a>. Available in stores in June 2014, or if you're looking to order wholesale (for your shop, that is), find out more at <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/wholesale/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's wholesale site</a>.</div>
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Today's fun sneak peek is of Herb Garden. It's got rosemary, basil, flowers (I always have flowers somewhere in my garden), lavender, and of course marigolds (to keep the bugs away). I've never actually gotten lavender to grow (oh, but I've tried), but the rest is totally inspired by actual life. I always have basil growing, probably because it's easy. About once a year I buy a small rosemary plant, and promptly kill it about a month later. Sketching from life is great, and I'm glad I get to share a bit of my life with you guys, through fabric!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-26783840193161006472014-04-26T11:18:00.000-07:002014-04-26T11:18:18.130-07:00Dem Bones Baby PantsThis has been a whirlwind spring, with lots of great projects that have kept me super busy. I've got <a href="http://www.surtex.com/" target="_blank">Surtex</a> coming up, which I'm super excited about, and a few other projects that are under wraps right now, that have also kept me busy at the computer and drawing table. It hasn't left much time for sewing.<br />
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While I was making some mock up products for my <a href="http://www.surtex.com/" target="_blank">Surtex</a> booth, I finally got to sewing some Dem Bones. I've still got a while list of projects in my head, and hopefully will get something done before Father's Day, because I think it's a perfect collection for Dads and kids. In the meantime, though, I've just focused on the kids. I used <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/" target="_blank">Made by Rae</a>'s free <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2010/10/free-raes-basic-newborn-pant-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank">Newborn Pant Pattern</a>, and <a href="http://craftingzuzzy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Zuzzy</a>'s Free <a href="http://craftingzuzzy.blogspot.com.br/2013/03/shorts-for-baby-boy-free-pattern.html" target="_blank">Baby Boy Shorts Pattern</a>. They're both great patterns, Crafting Zuzzy's has links to instructions, the website just has the pattern, but they're pretty basic, so easy enough to figure out your own.<br />
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Rae's pattern is super cute and easy to follow as well. I'm working my sewing skills up to snuff so that I can justify buying some patterns. There are a ton on her site that I've got my eye on, especially for <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a>, which comes out in June.<br />
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Another sweet sneak peek of <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Arcadia</a>, my upcoming collection for <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Fabrics</a>. Available in stores in June 2014, or if you're looking to order wholesale (for your shop, that is), find out more at <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/wholesale/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's wholesale site</a>.</div>
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Today we've got Mushroom March! When I look at this I imagine the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yocpvl4pno" target="_blank">mushrooms dancing to the Nutcracker in Fantasia</a>. Don't you love Fantasia? I sure do. Anyway, these guys are so fun. When I got the first strikeoff (that's the little test pieces of fabric we get to check the color), I immediately fell for the khaki version. Maybe it's because I wore uniforms through all my schooling, but I'm very partial to khaki. I think it's such a great base. I hope you like it as much as I do! I'm ready to get bolts and bolts of this line!!!</div>
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Are you ready!!! I'm ready. Okay, I mean, I'm not ready, but I'm on schedule to be ready. This week I'm printing portfolios, next week (while the hubby's busy working) I'll be tearing my house apart (ie crafting and sewing), designing my booth, and the next week... I'll be flying to the states! And then, of course, there'll be about two weeks of visiting family and friends, more traveling, etc. But then, it's show time! </div>
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If you have no idea what I'm talking about (which, after I typed the first paragraph, I realized most people wouldn't), I'm talking about <a href="http://www.surtex.com/" target="_blank">Surtex</a>. It's a big licensing convention. What's that, you say? Well a licensing convention is where artists, designers and studios go to show their portfolios to companies who are interested in licensing new artwork for their products. It's a big investment, and a lot of work, but I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be sharing some of the images I'm using for promotion, here, on my blog, with you guys.</div>
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If you happen to be a company, interested in talking about licensing my artwork, please feel free to contact me: <a href="mailto:sarah@sarahwatsonillustration.com" target="_blank">sarah@sarahwatsonillustration.com</a>, or check out my website: <a href="http://sarahwatsonillustration.com/">sarahwatsonillustration.com</a>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-20631986997981870692014-04-10T06:10:00.000-07:002014-04-10T06:10:23.122-07:00Ooooh Arcadia! Ooooh, Arcadia! No real fabric yet, but I got the strikeoffs (little cuts of fabric before they produce it all, to make sure the color and print look okay!), and those are always so much fun to play with. It's usually a pretty small cut of fabric, so you get it, and you're itching to do something with it, but you don't want to cut up your beautiful new fabric...but then you do.<br />
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I've been really enamored lately with <a href="http://carolynfriedlander.com/products/slow-sewing-studio/" target="_blank">Carolyn Freidlander and her ideas</a> (such great ideas!). I can't wait to get into more slow sewing, but for now, I decided I'd just check and make sure I could just do a straight line. I can. Check that one off the list.<br />
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I looked up some tiny quilt blocks, and got a little intimidated (and lazy) with the cutting. I didn't want to get up and find a ruler... So I just stuck with something that I could sit on the couch (or on the beach) and cut, without worrying. Just a square. I cut out a bunch of 2" squares and started sewing, and got these cute little blocks. They look so springy to me. I hope you have spring weather already, but if you don't, I hope these warm you up a bit.<br />
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These last few pictures are my favorite. You can't see the fabric that well, but I love the ocean in the background. The picture looks so warm and fresh, but don't be fooled, it's just plain old hot here. And look at those stitches! Pretty straight, right?<br />
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For more info on where to find the fabric, check out <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/arcadia/" target="_blank">Cloud 9's website.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-88798351239534794462014-03-27T12:47:00.001-07:002014-03-27T12:47:33.236-07:00New Surtex Promo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-53498494634308019492014-03-26T07:58:00.000-07:002014-03-26T07:58:17.494-07:00Christmas is in the air!Doesn't it seem like I'm always talking about Christmas here? This week I happen to be finishing up some holiday and seasonal collections for Surtex, so I've had Christmas (amongst other holidays) on the brain. I'm loving how these are turning out and can't wait to finish them!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-49689207971355840942014-03-14T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-14T06:00:07.204-07:00Arcadia for Cloud 9 FabricsOh I'm so excited that I can finally let this cat out of the bag. Poor cat. Anyway, finally out of the bag, I'm ready to show you guys some images of my newest collection with <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Fabrics</a>, Arcadia. It hits stores in June, is GOTS certified organic cotton, and is AWESOME! Oh, is that me complimenting my own work? Shame on me. But I do like this collection a lot.<br />
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First, for just a taste, the logo. I know the logo really means nothing to the consumer (or, does it?), but I love this logo. It's a perfect snapshot of Arcadia, and I think gives the consumer a really good feel of the collection, even if you'll never actually see the logo anywhere but on the web.<br />
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A bit more about <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9</a>'s Organic fabric, because I think it's really important: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Libre Baskerville'; line-height: 24px;">Cloud9 Fabrics uses only 100% certified organic cotton in the manufacturing of our base cloths and eco-responsible low impact dyes for printing and dying. We work closely with mills that are committed to ethical and responsible conduct. This includes respecting the rights of all individuals, a devotion to sustained social compliance, and an accountability to the environment.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Libre Baskerville'; line-height: 24px;">And one more thing, my birthday is this weekend. Is there anything fun I should do to celebrate? Will take suggestions below.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-32909891116476208002014-03-11T12:00:00.000-07:002014-03-11T12:00:03.891-07:00Beautiful Indian Summer QuiltHey guys!<br />
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My Mom's in town (yay!) so I've got this post to hold you over for a little while, while we're having a party here.<br />
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I got a great email from Krissy with a beautiful Indian Summer quilt that she had whipped up (okay, this is a pretty quilt, I'm sure there was more work than just 'whipping it up') for her new baby. It's so sweet, and I really love the use of <a href="http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2012/08/sew-little-stitches.html" target="_blank">Aneela Hoey's</a> Sew Stitchy. From the photo I thought it was a perfect solid, but Krissy let me know what it was. It matches perfectly, right?!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841429258090656861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215550135494259527.post-44410939724115564482014-02-15T11:18:00.000-08:002014-02-15T11:18:14.999-08:00Merry Christmas-tine's DayOkay, as it's just past Valentine's and I'm still getting Christmas presents in the mail, I think it's totally fine that I do another Christmas post. I'll keep going until I receive my last gift (still waiting on Gramma's cookies and this apron!). This year my Aunt Lisa made the most wonderful gift for all of the females of our family.<br />
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She went out and got a big bunch of <a href="http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/luxeinbloom.html" target="_blank">Luxe in Bloom</a> and made a boatload of aprons with it. She even went out in the ice and cold and made a great Christmas tree display with all of them. I love it so much! Super cool, Aunt Lisa! Super cold! (And Uncle Dave too, I guess he gets credit too!)<br />
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As always, I love seeing your projects with my work. You can check out more at my new <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hisarahwatson/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>page, and here on the blog.<br />
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Vanilla extract, on a non-sewing note, is incredible easy to make. If you have access to vanilla pods. A grocery store nearby has them, so I got them, about $5 for two. You just cut slit them in half, scrape out the seeds (or use the whole thing like I did) into a bottle of vodka. Or, rather, a bottle holding vodka. I didn't use a whole bottle. Let it sit for at least 6 months, and you're done. </div>
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And then! I made fruitcake. Sort of a mishmash of recipes, with mostly Brazilian fruits, because that's what I had to work with. Turned out pretty good. Maybe I'll actually follow a full recipe next year. You're supposed to keep it wrapped up in cheesecloth, but I didn't have any, so I wrapped them in napkins that I sewed. I followed the technique for mitered corners at <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/20/make-your-own-cloth-napkins/" target="_blank">Skip to My Lou</a>, but definitely want to test out the second technique I found, at <a href="http://www.nobigdill.com/2011/02/mitering-around.html" target="_blank">No Big Dill.</a></div>
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That wraps up homemade Christmas. It was a lot of work, but definitely more fun that going to the mall. In the middle of making everything I was thinking how tired I was from sewing, then someone asked if I needed to go to the mall for any gifts and I thought, sheesh, I'm so glad I'm here, not there.</div>
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Yay! The second and third Christmas quilts I made (I made a fourth, but wouldn't you know I forgot to take pictures of it?!?)! I made a big gingham check <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/dembones.html" target="_blank">Dem Bones</a> quilt for my nephew, and a watercolory <a href="http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/luxeinbloom.html" target="_blank">Luxe in Bloom</a> HST quilt for my parents. The last quilt was for my mother in law, all made from Luxe in Bloom too, but, sheesh, memory failed me. The back of the Dem Bones quilt I used just <a href="http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/indiansummer.html" target="_blank">Indian Summer,</a> because I love that print big like that. It's great to use in a whole cloth way (<a href="http://cutieandcompanyquilts.blogspot.com.br/2013/11/whole-cloth-quilts.html" target="_blank">like here!</a>). The gingham pattern was pretty easy. I think I used 4.5" squares? Sewed them into strips, sewed them together. You can see the <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.com/dembones.html" target="_blank">Dem Bones fabric here</a>, if you're interested in making one!</div>
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The next quilt, with lovely model Sophia (it was her first time sitting in a chair, I'm not sure she liked it), I made for my parents. I made big HST using the method where you cut big squares, sew around the edges, then cut them open? You know that method?<a href="http://seamstresserin.com/half-square-triangle-quilt-blocks/" target="_blank"> It's this one</a>. Then I sewed them together. Pretty basic quilts, but I love how they turned out.</div>
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Oh, and when I hung the Dem Bones Quilt, I hung it upside down, so the Skullstripe's skulls were upside down. Didn't notice until I go to editing the pictures, and the quilt was already on its way to its new home. So, just ignore that. </div>
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