This weekend is the Lucketts Spring Market and it’s the first time since 2010 that I am not there. Lucketts has been such a huge part of my business since the beginning, but it’s now over 1,000 miles away. It’s hard not being there, but I’ll admit that it’s nice to have a break from all of that physically taxing … Read More
rugs & quilts & other things dreams are made of
As my business has grown and hit milestones over the years, I’ve learned that things seem to come in waves. There will be a lull just before another swell. Right now is a swell. My first fabric line officially launched just a few weeks ago and in April we launched a new MMS Milk Paint color and I just got … Read More
no-sew custom dinner napkins & fabric launch
After years of design work, coordinating, learning, waiting, and creating, my fabric line is finally going to be available for sale (find a store HERE), so this week kicks off the official launch of Bunnies, Birds & Blooms by Free Spirit Fabrics. I have partnered with some talented creators and Instagrammers to show off the fabrics. They are amazing quilters. … Read More
rolling with the punches & paintings for sale
It was just a couple of weeks ago that I announced my very first fabric line presented by Free Spirit Fabrics. I’ve been working on getting this collection launched for two years and was in the final stages of polishing up my second collection, but that work was interrupted by some startling news I received last week. Free Spirit Fabrics … Read More
Bunnies Birds & Blooms
I have been keeping a secret for almost two years and now, finally, I can spill it! I am so proud to introduce my very first fabric line – Bunnies Birds & Blooms presented by Free Spirit Fabrics! Whew! It’s good to get that one out into the world. So, for those who aren’t familiar with Free Spirit Fabrics, it’s … Read More
designing a product
A year and a half ago, I was offered the opportunity to design home decor products. It’s something I had considered. and even hoped for, for a long time, but it just never came together. I was such a hands-on creator that I struggled with trying to communicate my vision to someone else. I also had to learn how to … Read More
Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition | design process
As I shared in my last post about the Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition (click the link to see what it’s all about), I used an antique coverlet as the starting point for the designs. This one, to be more specific… When I was initially asked to join the competition, these designs, which I had already worked on for a … Read More
why I’m going to China…
Next Wednesday, March 15, I am getting on a plane with my mom and my licensing agent, headed for China. And I thought I would finally share more details about what is bringing me to the opposite side of the world. First of all, when I started my business in 2008 in the hopes of making about $200/month to help … Read More
