Happy September! I’m happy to be back to regular blogging after my August Break. And what better way to start with a full reveal of my upcoming organic fabric collection, Stitch!

As I mentioned back in my sneak peek, I am thrilled to be partnering with Robert Kaufman to offer my first coordinating quilt collection printed on organic cotton sheeting. The fabric will be available in stores this November…just 2 months away!


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Stitch is inspired by all types of stitchers and the beautiful handiwork created by them. My Grandmother’s knitting, my Dad’s needlepoint, my Mom’s sewing…all of the needlework that’s ever been a part of my life influenced this group. Stitches and textures from crochet, embroidery and crewelwork and more are interpreted as bold and graphic motifs.

 

 

The first color palette is Garden:Warm and sunny with bright blue skies and deep brown soil.

The second color palette is Lagoon:Fresh and cool, with lush greens, teal and misty gray.

I couldn’t be happier with this collection! It just feels so *me*. How ’bout that? And the fabric is dreamy to sew with…soft hand, nice heft but not too weighty. And did I mention it’s printed on GOTS certified organic cotton? Oh yeah! That’s what I’m talkin’ about!

And speaking of sewing…here’s a little sneaky peek of an upcoming addition to my Make New or Make Do™ Sewing Pattern Line, sewn up in Stitch! This bag’s got tricks…but more on this later when I release my new fall patterns at International Quilt market in October.

Whew! It feels so good to put this all out there. I cannot wait for the fabric to be out in the world for people to sew with, being made into who knows what! I’ll keep you posted on availability and I may even have a little give-away sometime soon, n’k? ok.

If ya wanna, go back and read the backstory of how this all came to be!