Category Archives: Spoonflower

WIP: Customizing My EPP Hexie Quilt

Posted on by
2

epp_hexie_custom_001

This quilt is probably something I’ll share updates on every so often. I just keep thinking of neat ways to make it 100% perfect! I put it aside for a week or so to work on another quilting project, but once my new custom hexie fabric came in from spoonflower, I just HAD to start up on it again!

epp_hexie_custom_002Above you can see the fabric. I just printed off a hexagon like grid and doodled a bunch of quick designs using a brush pen. I then scanned it in and made it into a vector file. Then I replicated a few designs in different tones and added a few of my other fabric designs into some hexagons I left blank. I designed it to fit onto a fat quarter, and the hexagons are very specific to the size of my ongoing quilt.

epp_hexie_custom_003As you can see, it’s also very specific to my taste and my life in general. I included an illustration of my house that I did a few years back, plus my Daily Uniform fabric in different tones of black and gray. I want this quilt to be 100% ME, especially since it’s going to take forever to finish.

epp_hexie_custom_004 epp_hexie_custom_005Oh and of course I didn’t spare any time basting all of the new hexies. I just couldn’t wait to see how they would blend with all the previous fabrics I used!

Now I’m super antsy to get this thing done, I just want to cuddle with it all so bad!!!!!!

Pin It

Flower Doodle Fabric Collection

Posted on by
Reply

flowerdoodle_fabric_003I received the swatches for my Flower doodle fabric from Spoonflower this week! I LOVE All of them, even the super oversized one. Haha, I may have messed up a bit on scale there.

flowerdoodle_fabric_004I can’t wait until I have more time for sewing. I’m picturing a cute little dress for CT made out of purple and teal one!!

This design can also be purchased as Wallpaper and Giftwrap! How cool is that?

Pin It

Flower Doodles

Posted on by
1

I hate to just sit around, I’d prefer to be kept busy. So when I get sick, I get super frustrated. This was the case the past two weeks, and to keep myself occupied I took up doodling in my sketchbook non stop. I’ve been meaning to get back into that habit anyway. It’s been too many years since I took time to just draw, and I am certainly very rusty.

flower_doodles_001Once I felt better I scanned in a few of my little flower doodles and decided to make a repeat pattern with them.

flowerdoodle_fabric_001Which then means I of course uploaded it to Spoonflower and ordered fabric swatches in a few colorways. I had to. I’ll post pictures of the fabric once it comes in.

flower_doodles_003

Then I figured if I was already doing that, why not upload one of the colorways to Society6 too! I absolutely love the phone case, I think it was the perfect application for the repeat.

I noticed while I was on there that I had a promotion that I could share with all of you. From now until January 12th at midnight (PST) you can get FREE SHIPPING when you purchase anything for MY Society6 shop! (you must click the link to get the offer) I thought that was pretty cool, and I’m now wondering how often they do promotions like this?

 

Pin It

I’m Dreaming of Dresses and Fabric…

Posted on by
5

dream_dresses_001I have been sewing up a storm lately. I have made my very first, second and third dress, and they all fit perfectly. Thats a first for me. (I’ll share actual photos of said dresses once the weather is a bit less unruly). I have also made a bunch of new bags, pouches, pillows and even new embroidered necklaces. I love sewing again.

Out of everything I’ve sewn, those three dresses were my favorite. I want an entire closet full. One in every colorway or pattern I can find. I’m finding a few fabrics I like here and there, but nothing is really catching my eye and making me think “PERFECT!” I keep doodling in my sketchbooks, but again, nothing was just right yet.

Well last night that changed. Instead of going right to bed, I decided to do a little bit of sketching. I’m so happy I did. I drew about a dozen new dress ideas (a few shown above) and a bunch of new repeat patterns for fabric (shown below).

newfabric_72813_001 newfabric_72813_002 newfabric_72813_003

I’m excited! I’ve already ordered swatches of all the fabrics designs above plus some that include actual color. I’m thinking they will work well for dresses AND some pillows or small quilt. The repeats are actually rather large. Oh and I’ve started researching sergers so I can try my hand at one of those cardigans I drew up!!! I’m no fashion expert, at all, but I really do love the idea of making my own clothes. Who knows maybe one day I can make some for others too!!

 

 

Spoonflower & Etsy Party Donations

Posted on by
Reply

About a month ago Spoonflower contacted me asking if they could use my mini robot doll panel as part of the Etsy Craft Party they were hosting. Of course I said yes! The panel was all ready to go for them as we have had agreements like this before, so it seriously was an easy yes.

The craft party was held last Thursday (June 20th) and by what I can see in the pictures, it looked like a lot of fun! There was a bunch of different fabric panels that could be sewn into different things.

6a00e5523f5f4d883401901dd0fa10970b-500wi

photo courtesy of spoonflower.com

You can see some of the examples above. Pin cushions, merit badges, fabric covered buttons and my little robot! Everyone who attended had the option to take home their creation OR leave it with Spoonflower to sell in their Etsy shop.

All proceeds from the sale of these pieces goes to Heifer International, an organization that has worked since 1944 to end hunger and poverty in communities around the world. Heifer International empowers families to sustain themselves and their communities by providing livestock and training. Not only do these donations of livestock ensure a reliable source of food for families, they also provide the potential for income through the sale of extra agricultural products such as milk, eggs, and honey.

So go check out the shop and help support a very good cause!!

Spoonflower’s Free Shipping Day!

Posted on by
Reply

All day today Spoonflower is having free shipping on everything! They mean everything, from wallpaper to fabric to wall decals and even their limited edition wrapping paper!! I myself am using this opportunity to get some new fabrics for holiday gifts.

If you are interested in any of our ready to go DIY kits, check out our Robot Pillow Family or Monster Cheater Quilt! (you can see a finished version here)