such designs April 13 2013, 48 Comments
What can I say about Ms. Bloomston (SUCH DESIGNS) except she is one of the most "real" people I have had the privilege to know and we've never even met in person! I don't think you always have to "know" an artist to get to know them. That's what I love about an artist you can just feel them through their work. I first fell for Carrie's work when I saw this pattern cover:
Then of course I fell in love with her Giggle n Squeak quilt because all the girls in my sewing classes were going crazy over
it so I taught a class (aren't they awesome!).
When I found out she was releasing a fabric line I couldn't stand the wait and emailed her! The fabric addict in me HAD TO HAVE IT as soon as possible. The line does not disappoint. I'm not one to suggest quilters cotton for garments but with some patterns it's absolutely fine to use especially if it's Carrie's line. It has good drape and the hand is dreamy soft. What a privilege it was to work with. This line has something extra special...it has heart. It's not just some more gorgeous flowers or pretty stripe, it speaks to you. When she said I could choose which print to use I knew I wanted to use some of the newsprint because I wanted to read it all. :) She titled her line "Collage" and I find it very fitting. When her fabric arrived it spoke out one word "Scirocco" and so I went to work.
She is one gorgeous girl!
Thank you Carrie for the honor of being one of the first sewists to get my hands on this amazing fabric.
Lucky for one of Figgy's readers too because Carrie is giving away a super fun stack of Collage!!!
Woohoo!!
Leave a comment below and I'll select a random winner next week.
Want more chances to win? Follow along the blog tour!!
The COLLAGE party rolls on:
Happy Sewing Everyone!
Shelly
Comments
Meghan Eschbaugh on April 17 2013 at 10:24PM
I love that dress. the back is adorable!
Allison D on April 18 2013 at 07:21PM
Gorgeous! I can’t wait for this line to come out.
Dee on April 22 2013 at 07:54AM
Love it. the dresses look and the fabric is fantastic.
Shawn on April 17 2013 at 08:58AM
Love the fabric Collage! Thanks for the chance to win.
Dee on April 17 2013 at 11:21AM
LOVE!!!!!
Sarah B. on April 15 2013 at 06:03PM
I love the dress. Your designs are amazing, and the collage fabric is the perfect complement to the pattern.
Heather B on April 15 2013 at 09:34PM
Such a cute dress! I need to make one for my daughter! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Amanda on April 16 2013 at 05:50PM
I love Carrie and I love Collage!
Kay on April 15 2013 at 08:26AM
Her work is amazing and I really like the fun quilt designs too. Thanks for sharing the pictures of the cute dress too. I would love to win some of this fabric, thanks for the chance.
Dyann on April 15 2013 at 10:22AM
I Love it! Can’t wait to see the whole line :)
Doris on April 15 2013 at 03:27PM
LOVE the pics of the girls and their Giggle and Squeak quilts, too adorable. Alos, love this fabric and hope to win some to play with!
Barb@Witsend on April 14 2013 at 10:41PM
I love the little girl dress, the colour contrast is lovely.
Karrie Smith on April 14 2013 at 11:54PM
I’m in love with that fabic already!! I hope I win, because I can’t wait to buy it ;)
Sofi on April 15 2013 at 01:06AM
That is one fabulous dress! I’m smitten!
NanouQc on April 14 2013 at 03:30PM
Nice fabric collection! Love the Scirocco dress, good choice!
diane stanley on April 14 2013 at 04:21PM
what great projects I have been seeing in this fabulous line of fabric. Adorable dress.
Charlotte on April 14 2013 at 09:44PM
Wow – great fabric and what a great dress!!!
Maryellen on April 14 2013 at 10:01PM
My granddaughter would LOVE this dress. It really is cute!
Denny on April 14 2013 at 12:31PM
I LOVE the colors! So pretty.
Pam on April 14 2013 at 12:42PM
The dress is ADORABLE, and so it the model! Thanks for sharing your inspiring ideas and talent.
Deb on April 14 2013 at 02:31PM
Great stack of collage fabric! I’m enjoying the blog tour!
Teresa P on April 14 2013 at 11:23AM
Love the vivid colors and graphics in this collection! Thanks for the chance to win.
katherine mcneese on April 14 2013 at 11:42AM
what a cutie pie!
thanks for the giveaway!
barbara woods on April 14 2013 at 11:51AM
Love your daughters quilt
Heather on April 14 2013 at 02:22AM
What a great dress! I would love to play with this fabric, thanks for the chance to win.
Gill on April 14 2013 at 04:34AM
Fabulous dress – I love this fabric line!
Thanks!
Marie on April 14 2013 at 08:25AM
Love this fabric collection!
Rosemaree on April 14 2013 at 11:20AM
Beautiful fabric – so many ideas.
sherry on April 13 2013 at 08:51PM
IO am not much of a quilter, my passion is kids clothes but I would still really love this prize.
Rebecca T on April 13 2013 at 09:42PM
Such creativity! I adore the dress for my sassy gal…
Cecilia on April 13 2013 at 11:54PM
That is a lovely dress! I love the fabrics you chose, especially the newsprint. I quilt, but I have been making a few dresses for my 3 granddaughters. This fabric would be perfect for both types of projects. Thanks for the chance to win.
Tamie on April 13 2013 at 06:27PM
Love your dress with this line.
Maureen on April 13 2013 at 07:36PM
What wonderful children’s patterns.
Laurie on April 13 2013 at 04:30PM
wow – love it ALL!
Another Laurie on April 13 2013 at 05:19PM
Wow, those are so kid loving awesome! I bet you didn’t have to ask those kids to smile for the picture!
Nicole on April 13 2013 at 06:08PM
Please pick ME! It’s gorgeous!
Becky Greene on April 13 2013 at 02:23PM
What a wonderful dress and a gorgeous model!! Love the quilts you showcased also. Thanks for the chance to win – this fabric line is a must-have!
Jenny on April 13 2013 at 03:24PM
i am crushing hard on this fabric line
Sandy on April 13 2013 at 03:25PM
I love the use of this fabric in such an adorable pattern. Granddaughter project!
Jamie on April 13 2013 at 03:39PM
How lovely! The Scirocco dress looks amazing!
kelly tuttle on April 13 2013 at 01:05PM
What a beautiful line of fabric! I love the ones you used too- they fit the style of the dress perfectly!
Christine Sherman on April 13 2013 at 01:18PM
Love what you have done! This is great fabric!
Demetria on April 13 2013 at 01:23PM
I’m making my first Scirocco today!! I would love to win this!
darci on April 13 2013 at 01:55PM
love the fabric, it looks so fun!
Jo on April 13 2013 at 10:56AM
I am really enjoying seeing all the wonderful and imaginative projects folks on this hop are making with this fabric. It is such a fun fabric line.
Jams on April 13 2013 at 12:36PM
Love it!
Deborah on April 13 2013 at 08:37AM
This is such wonderful fabric and I love the dress you have made with it.
linda on April 13 2013 at 10:49AM
Adorable kids’ clothes. Loved sewing for my kids when they were little.