One of my favorite things about making mobiles & nursery decor items, is that people often send me pictures of their nurseries in various stages of their development – both while I am creating a mobile for them or once the mobile is in their room. I can’t tell you how many times people have told me that they have created their entire nursery around one of the mobiles that I made. It’s compliment that I don’t take lightly as I know how incredibly special & personal decorating a nursery for your child is.
Sometimes I get requests for mobiles with custom colors. I’m always willing to do that if I have the fabrics. I got such a request yesterday for a Flights of Fancy Mobile in light pink, bright pink, and b&w as the main colors. As I was pulling together stacks of fabrics in those colors and data to send this customer, I thought it would make a nice Fabric Friday post. I see this mobile being a lot like the B&W mobile that was Sayer’s first mobile (& still in his room- but the Crawling Critters is now over his bed). I would just incorporate some of the fabrics in the stacks pictured. It was fun to think about a different color scheme- particularly this one. When I first started making mobiles & plush for klt:works, I really stuck to gender neutral colors but over the years, the requests for pink have just skyrocketed. So, I do happen to have a nice little selection of pinks that I have acquired. In these stacks you will find some: P&B textiles, Robert Kaufman organics, Westminster Fibers, Michael Miller, Free Spirit, Joel Dewberry, Kai Fabrics, Monaluna Kaufman, and various wool blends & wool felts. Happy Fabric Friday! What four colors are dominant in your room or your child’s room?
{Fabric Friday} back to school….
When the yellow buses start cruisin’ the streets again, and there is a crispness is in the air, it could only mean one thing… back to school. I get fairly nostalgic around this time of year and gravitate towards certain colors and patterns. I have literally gone back to school more years than not really. After college I went on to graduate school, and after that, I taught at the local community college part time (for about 12 yrs) but seemed to most consistently teach in the Fall along with my husband. The last Fall that I taught painting, was when I was pregnant which was very interesting and there is a whole different list of textures & palettes associated with that. But generally, Fall reminds me of earthy rich tones, argyle, plaid, cozy textures, apple & flower imagery, and the feeling that anything can happen.
The influence of the ’70’s and the ’80’s is so apparent when you browse in any store these days. So, it isn’t just me getting caught in my own memories… it really is all around. However, have said that, I do tend to pick up fabrics that remind me of a dress I had, a palette I liked growing up, or any other strong childhood association. The argyle fabric reminds me of the ’80’s and my love for United Colors of Benetton clothing. I had a sweaters, scarves & socks to match that argyle fabric and to this day, am kicking myself for not keeping all of it. The fabrics pictured trigger some little sweet memory along with reminding me of back to school. The plaid on the top is actually part of a series of Michael Miller fabrics called, “Brady Bunch”.
In this back to school, klt:fabric stash you will find: A little Michael Miller, Lecien, Robert Kaufman, Alexander Henry, & Amy Butler. I hope you enjoy this season whether you or someone you know is going back to school. Each day seems exciting, awkward, and full of endless possibilities- and really that’s when cool stuff happens. Happy Fabric Friday! Enjoy your long weekend…
{Fabric Friday} back to school….
When the yellow buses start cruisin’ the streets again, and there is a crispness is in the air, it could only mean one thing… back to school. I get fairly nostalgic around this time of year and gravitate towards certain colors and patterns. I have literally gone back to school more years than not really. After college I went on to graduate school, and after that, I taught at the local community college part time (for about 12 yrs) but seemed to most consistently teach in the Fall along with my husband. The last Fall that I taught painting, was when I was pregnant which was very interesting and there is a whole different list of textures & palettes associated with that. But generally, Fall reminds me of earthy rich tones, argyle, plaid, cozy textures, apple & flower imagery, and the feeling that anything can happen.
The influence of the ’70’s and the ’80’s is so apparent when you browse in any store these days. So, it isn’t just me getting caught in my own memories… it really is all around. However, have said that, I do tend to pick up fabrics that remind me of a dress I had, a palette I liked growing up, or any other strong childhood association. The argyle fabric reminds me of the ’80’s and my love for United Colors of Benetton clothing. I had a sweaters, scarves & socks to match that argyle fabric and to this day, am kicking myself for not keeping all of it. The fabrics pictured trigger some little sweet memory along with reminding me of back to school. The plaid on the top is actually part of a series of Michael Miller fabrics called, “Brady Bunch”.
In this back to school, klt:fabric stash you will find: A little Michael Miller, Lecien, Robert Kaufman, Alexander Henry, & Amy Butler. I hope you enjoy this season whether you or someone you know is going back to school. Each day seems exciting, awkward, and full of endless possibilities- and really that’s when cool stuff happens. Happy Fabric Friday! Enjoy your long weekend…
{Fabric Friday} back to school….
When the yellow buses start cruisin’ the streets again, and there is a crispness is in the air, it could only mean one thing… back to school. I get fairly nostalgic around this time of year and gravitate towards certain colors and patterns. I have literally gone back to school more years than not really. After college I went on to graduate school, and after that, I taught at the local community college part time (for about 12 yrs) but seemed to most consistently teach in the Fall along with my husband. The last Fall that I taught painting, was when I was pregnant which was very interesting and there is a whole different list of textures & palettes associated with that. But generally, Fall reminds me of earthy rich tones, argyle, plaid, cozy textures, apple & flower imagery, and the feeling that anything can happen.
The influence of the ’70’s and the ’80’s is so apparent when you browse in any store these days. So, it isn’t just me getting caught in my own memories… it really is all around. However, have said that, I do tend to pick up fabrics that remind me of a dress I had, a palette I liked growing up, or any other strong childhood association. The argyle fabric reminds me of the ’80’s and my love for United Colors of Benetton clothing. I had a sweaters, scarves & socks to match that argyle fabric and to this day, am kicking myself for not keeping all of it. The fabrics pictured trigger some little sweet memory along with reminding me of back to school. The plaid on the top is actually part of a series of Michael Miller fabrics called, “Brady Bunch”.
In this back to school, klt:fabric stash you will find: A little Michael Miller, Lecien, Robert Kaufman, Alexander Henry, & Amy Butler. I hope you enjoy this season whether you or someone you know is going back to school. Each day seems exciting, awkward, and full of endless possibilities- and really that’s when cool stuff happens. Happy Fabric Friday! Enjoy your long weekend…
{Fabric Friday} Backyard Purple…
The weather has been gorgeous lately and we have been spending a lot of time in the backyard. When I was playing with Sayer yesterday, I noticed one color being fairly predominant …. purple. We have all sorts of shades of purple in bloom right now- the biggest clusters being in the forms of large lavender & butterfly bushes. But there are also little small pops of purple as well. So, I went to my klt:fabric stash and pulled out a collection of fabrics inspired by some photos that I took of our backyard purple, for Fabric Friday.
It seems like I am continuously drawn to purple ( often when it is paired with green) and add little bits of fabric to my purple stash every now and then. In this collection you will find: some pieces of wool felt, some KOKKA *Trefle* fabric, and a piece from the Alexander Henry- bauhaus collection. Looks like there will be some purple pulled into some klt:plush soon.
Sounds like Sayer is waking up from his nap. I think it is time for a little snack and lavender picking in the backyard. So what colors are you noticing this summer? Any purple? Enjoy your weekend – Happy Fabric Friday!
{Fabric Friday} Backyard Purple…
The weather has been gorgeous lately and we have been spending a lot of time in the backyard. When I was playing with Sayer yesterday, I noticed one color being fairly predominant …. purple. We have all sorts of shades of purple in bloom right now- the biggest clusters being in the forms of large lavender & butterfly bushes. But there are also little small pops of purple as well. So, I went to my klt:fabric stash and pulled out a collection of fabrics inspired by some photos that I took of our backyard purple, for Fabric Friday.
It seems like I am continuously drawn to purple ( often when it is paired with green) and add little bits of fabric to my purple stash every now and then. In this collection you will find: some pieces of wool felt, some KOKKA *Trefle* fabric, and a piece from the Alexander Henry- bauhaus collection. Looks like there will be some purple pulled into some klt:plush soon.
Sounds like Sayer is waking up from his nap. I think it is time for a little snack and lavender picking in the backyard. So what colors are you noticing this summer? Any purple? Enjoy your weekend – Happy Fabric Friday!
{Fabric Friday} mid-century modern love…
Mid-century modern is one of my favorite design periods. I go completely bonkers for the furniture in particular but the mid-century aesthetic as a whole, really speaks to me. After all, Ray & Charles Eames are my design heros.
When I think about mid-century modern design, the fabric that comes to mind first is barkcloth. Many of the classic retro fabrics were printed on the nubby cotton fabric that was popular from the ’50’s-’70’s. I have a little collection of barkcloth in my klt:fabric stash. I have used it for pillows, & curtains in our house but have also been know to make a few mid-century klt:plushies as well. I have recently started using solid barkcloth for some thread drawing pillows & mini plush because I love the great texture.
{ fabric photos via Full Swing Fabrics & Tonic Living Fabrics }
These four “retro” prints on barkcloth are some of my current favorites that are being printed today. But of course, you can always find some groovy barkcloth fabrics at some antique malls and thrift stores too. Sometimes the hunt is just as fun as finding it. On one of my last trips to Seattle with Chris, we went to a few of our favorite junk stores on the search for some mid-century treasures. While I didn’t find the barkcloth that I was hoping to score, I found a beat up old Eames chair – and boy was that hard to walk away from… Happy Fabric Friday – hope you have a swingin’ weekend!
{Fabric Friday} mid-century modern love…
Mid-century modern is one of my favorite design periods. I go completely bonkers for the furniture in particular but the mid-century aesthetic as a whole, really speaks to me. After all, Ray & Charles Eames are my design heros.
When I think about mid-century modern design, the fabric that comes to mind first is barkcloth. Many of the classic retro fabrics were printed on the nubby cotton fabric that was popular from the ’50’s-’70’s. I have a little collection of barkcloth in my klt:fabric stash. I have used it for pillows, & curtains in our house but have also been know to make a few mid-century klt:plushies as well. I have recently started using solid barkcloth for some thread drawing pillows & mini plush because I love the great texture.
{ fabric photos via Full Swing Fabrics & Tonic Living Fabrics }
These four “retro” prints on barkcloth are some of my current favorites that are being printed today. But of course, you can always find some groovy barkcloth fabrics at some antique malls and thrift stores too. Sometimes the hunt is just as fun as finding it. On one of my last trips to Seattle with Chris, we went to a few of our favorite junk stores on the search for some mid-century treasures. While I didn’t find the barkcloth that I was hoping to score, I found a beat up old Eames chair – and boy was that hard to walk away from… Happy Fabric Friday – hope you have a swingin’ weekend!
{Fabric Friday} mid-century modern love…
Mid-century modern is one of my favorite design periods. I go completely bonkers for the furniture in particular but the mid-century aesthetic as a whole, really speaks to me. After all, Ray & Charles Eames are my design heros.
When I think about mid-century modern design, the fabric that comes to mind first is barkcloth. Many of the classic retro fabrics were printed on the nubby cotton fabric that was popular from the ’50’s-’70’s. I have a little collection of barkcloth in my klt:fabric stash. I have used it for pillows, & curtains in our house but have also been know to make a few mid-century klt:plushies as well. I have recently started using solid barkcloth for some thread drawing pillows & mini plush because I love the great texture.
{ fabric photos via Full Swing Fabrics & Tonic Living Fabrics }
These four “retro” prints on barkcloth are some of my current favorites that are being printed today. But of course, you can always find some groovy barkcloth fabrics at some antique malls and thrift stores too. Sometimes the hunt is just as fun as finding it. On one of my last trips to Seattle with Chris, we went to a few of our favorite junk stores on the search for some mid-century treasures. While I didn’t find the barkcloth that I was hoping to score, I found a beat up old Eames chair – and boy was that hard to walk away from… Happy Fabric Friday – hope you have a swingin’ weekend!
{Fabric Friday} Oh Boy… the 4th of July!
How could I not be inspired by this little boy? I have been collecting “car” or “transportation” fabrics for Sayer for awhile. The hope is to make him a quilt soon. But for now, they are his fabrics to organize in the studio as he likes. You can’t walk too many places in our house without spotting a toy car, train, boat, fire engine, or truck.
This is 4th of July weekend here in the US and many people are out & about, traveling to see fireworks and friends over the holiday. What a way to celebrate but to have a Fabric Friday that honors transportation vehicles and the red, white & blue of our flag. In these patriotic klt:fabric stashes, you will find some: Kokka, Michael Miller, Amy Bulter, *Trefle* and Kei fabrics. As far as the make of the cars that are parked in front, I will have to ask Sayer or Chris and then get back to you.
Last year, Sayer participated in a 4th of July parade (in my parent’s neighborhood) in a red wagon. I am not sure what my mom has up her sleeve for this year’s parade but I am sure it will be good. After all, her birthday is today and I am sure she will be up for extending her party. Happy Birthday Mom! Happy Fabric Friday Everyone! Hope you have a safe and fun weekend. What are your plans?















