I'm a decorative artist/designer (painter), have published 6 Decorative Painting Books, with the most recent, Homespun Touches, making it's debut at www.artistsclub.com. Many of my designs have quilt themes and details. I have designed a line of fabric for Connecting Threads - it's called "Snow Days" and it's available now!
I was a quilter long before I picked up a paintbrush. I do pattern testing as well as sew samples for Connecting Threads.
It appears that you have much artistic talent, so this should be a breeze for you.... Just use those things in your life that make you happy for your ideas.......
Mary Jo, John just told me you are the designer of this collection. I am a Santa person but love this fabric. Congratulations on its huge success. You are on your way! I have always said I don't have a "stitch" of artist in me, but I guess my quilts are my artistry. I love your pictures. Your home looks so warm and welcoming. I have a quilt cat also. I always tell people that I gift quilts to that they are "cat tested and approved" and always come with a little proof no matter how hard I try to get all the cat hairs off. I entered a quilt last year in a show and the judge liked the quilt but said I needed to make sure there were no pet hairs..... Whoops! Oh, well. It's on my guest bed and if she thinks it was hairy before.....
I love that you have taken your love for the fiber arts to a new level. I have considered some avenue such as yours but have yet to bring it to fruition.
I will be watching you grow closely, and learn from your wisdom; and love for all,
Debra R.
He's a beautiful dog--looks like a northern dog?--but the Japanese version--are they a working dog? The only other Japanese breed I've seen was an Akita--they're used for guarding. Love the patchwork Christmas stockings--would be great on a tree or as party favors!!
Welcome to our favorite haunt!! Is that an American Eskimo dog that just flashed across the site? A huge congratulations on the new fabric collection!! Your quilts and painting collections are great! And your sewing set-up is to be envied!!--so, a big CT welcome!!
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I will be watching you grow closely, and learn from your wisdom; and love for all,
Debra R.
I'm sort of "everywhere" right now! Really fun to see the fabric in print - it's been a 2 year process.
MJ
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