News from your friends at Cloud9 Fabrics

The winds of change

Once upon a time, there were two gals with a dream. Today the story continues…

Left Gina Pantastico and Michelle Engel in 2009 for Martha Stewart Living Magazine

As the story goes, back in the early spring of 2009, two long time friends and colleagues sat at a kitchen table brainstorming over bagels; when breakfast was over, Cloud9 Fabrics had been born.

A lot of you are familiar with our tale. A lot of you know us personally. You’ve either been there from Day 1 or you’ve found us since. We could not have built this business without your encouragement and support all along the way.

Today we share that our journey is taking a new path. We have partnered with Ocean State Innovations (OSI) and P&B Textiles with as much enthusiasm as we had on that propitious first morning in 2009. We love a good opportunity, and when such a one as this presented itself, we knew in our hearts and minds, that we had to seize it.

As many of you know, owning a small business can be challenging. In particular, infrastructure and financial challenges often have greater impacts than on larger firms. Becoming part of the OSI family will provide Cloud9 Fabrics and our sister brand, Felicity Fabrics, a fostering, established and reliable foundation that will help our brands flourish and will bring about long term stability for our employees, product and our customers.

We want to ensure you that we at Cloud9 will remain committed to the use of organic cotton and continue offering beautiful prints and the exceptional quality and customer service you’ve come to expect. This will not change. Michelle and Gina, and the rest of our women-strong team, will continue to be the driving force of Cloud9 Fabrics and Felicity Fabrics and look forward to a bright future with our new fabric family.

With our thanks and gratitude,
Michelle and Gina

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Now in Stores | Stardust by Elizabeth Olwen

Stardust is a super groovy and sparkly quilter’s weight collection inspired by our deep connections to each other, to nature, to the cosmos. It’s a celebration of nature’s many magical forms, a world where rainbows talk to flowers and we take our cues from the moon. A world where everything, and everyone, is made of stardust.

Cubism Quilt by Cloud9 Fabrics {free project!}

Bottle Gift Bag by Cloud9 Fabrics {free project!}

Now in Stores | Spring Riviére by Kate Merritt

Spring Riviére was inspired by the beautiful River Marne where Kate lives in France. She loves to go for walks along the river to seek floral inspiration for her patterns, and immerse herself in nature.

Ebbing Quilt by Cloud9 Fabrics {free project!}

Open Wide Zippered Pouches by Noodlehead

Now in Stores | Christmas Past by Lori Rudolph

Christmas Past brings together memories of Christmas past. It’s an homage to my paternal Grandmother who loved Christmas. She displayed her vintage glass ornaments on a rather kitschy tree and decorated her home with her own unique flair. It’s because of her that I fell in love with Christmas baubles and now collect (and draw) vintage ones myself.

Bottle Gift Bag {free project} by Cloud9 Fabrics

Pet Bone Holiday Stocking by Cloud9 Fabrics {pattern coming soon}

Wedgwood Quilt by Cloud9 Fabrics {made with Wedgwood Block Pattern}

Now in Stores | Spring Reverie by Carrie Shryock

With a mixture of botanical elements and bold geometrics, this collection is a sophisticated take on growth and abundance, and the renewal that comes with the changing seasons. Meant to draw just a touch of attention, Spring Reverie is bold and fresh, and a little bit retro.

All images below are of our Reverie Jacket, available at the Cloud9 Marketplace.

Now in Stores | Ed Emberley Favorites

You may remember these prints from a few years ago. We’ve missed them, and so did many of you. We’re so happy to welcome back some of the best from Ed Emberley!

Now in Stores | Stockbridge by Feena Brooks

Stockbridge is a collection which celebrates the woodland and flora of Hampshire, UK. The palette is suffused with rich, vibrant greens, soft pinks and blues and the shock of golden yellow.

Around the Block Quilt {variation} by Cloud9 Fabrics – free project!

Gertie Skirt pattern by Blog for Better Sewing

Timewarp Tote pattern {variation} by Cloud9 Fabrics – Free Pattern!

Now in Stores | Ethereal Jungle by Elizabeth Olwen

Mexican Tiles Quilt {variation} by Cloud9 Fabrics

Ethereal Jungle is a collection inspired by Utopian ideals. It takes place in a land untouched by modern ways, where nature is honoured, and women peacefully rule. Where turquoise waters recede into white sands, and the wild untamed jungle beyond warmly beckons you. Dense in its green, moist in your lungs, it’s a freshness new to your soul.

Drawstring Fish Bag {variation} by Cloud9 Fabrics

Now In Stores | Birds & Branches by Kirsten Sevig

Birds & Branches started out as a fun, monochromatic exercise one April afternoon and blossomed into a celebration of avian splendor in every color of the rainbow. As I paint, I imagine the secret lives of these jewel-toned birds, because just like us, each one is an individual. Has Sergio alighted on this branch on his way to aerial tango lessons? Does Olga question the wisdom of indulging in one last juicy, golden berry? Henri is clearly going to a poetry reading in his jaunty beret, and as for the rest, I guess we’ll never know for sure—but we can always have fun imagining their colorful lives!