Now in Stores | All That Wander by Juliana Tipton

All That Wander is about finding beauty in the unexpected. A reminder to cherish the journey; the moments in-between. To gather experiences, appreciate their fleeting splendor and continue onward. The real treasures are what can be found when one wanders.

Turning Leaves Quilt by Cloud9 Fabrics {variation on our free project!}
Butterick Pattern 4887
Portside Dopp Kits by Grainline Studio
Willow Tank by Grainline Studio

5 Questions with Helen Bowler

Get to know designer Helen Bowler, whose Winter Wonderland is now hitting stores. The colder months are fast approaching and Helen is cheerfully easing us into the spirit with this quilter’s weight holiday collection!

Helen is an artist, originally from England, now living in New Zealand. She and her husband emigrated to NZ and they’ve lived in Auckland for the last 20 years. She loves creating surface pattern designs from her home studio overlooking a gorgeous park in St Heliers.

She kept up with her creativity while her two children were small, firstly producing a range of New Zealand Bird Greetings cards. Then later designing and making a range of kids coloring cushions and toys. This was fun but her true passion is designing surface pattern prints, so she’s back doing what she loves.

Now in Stores | Winter Wonderland by Helen Bowler

Winter Wonderland is a holiday collection inspired by memories of long winter nights in the Northern Hemisphere, childhood memories of wishing for a white Christmas and enjoying the colours and sparkle found at Christmas time.

Heart and Ruffle Apron by Sew4Home
Bottle Gift Bags by Cloud9 Fabrics {Free Project!}
Wedgwood Tree Block by Cloud9 Fabrics

5 Questions with Betsy Siber

Get to know designer Betsy Siber, whose Easy Weekend is now hitting stores. This long awaited and anticipated collection in, count ’em, THREE versatile substrates (quilter’s weight, canvas and corduroy) is just the spark needed for some sewing fun.

Betsy is a creative, hard working illustrator and surface designer from Chicago. She creates art for kids and color-loving adults with quirky characters, bold midcentury-inspired shapes and hand-drawn lines.

With formal education in Photography and a colorful list of creative gigs that have included typesetting, costume design, jewelry making and productive photography, she found her true creative love of illustration and surface design in 2014. Her 2 daughters keep things fun and colorful in her world.

Now in Stores | Easy Weekend by Betsy Siber

Easy Weekend embodies all that a casual, unscheduled Summer weekend has to offer. Watch the natural world unfold from the inside out, from a thriving houseplant to a flock of birds gliding overhead, then transition the day to night with an evening stroll and the glimpse of a pink moon rising. Easy Weekend wants you to relax into life’s overlooked things, appreciating every natural wonder, big or small.

Pivot Quilt by Modern Handcraft
Girls Dress – Simplicity 8708
Poolside Tote by Noodlehad
Show Bags by Cloud9 Fabrics {free project!}
Diagonal Zip Pouch by Cloud9 Fabrics {variation}
Genoa Tote by Pattern Fantastique

Now in Stores | Creatures Great and Small by Beck Ng

This collection is a celebration of all the creatures, no matter how great or small that we share this world with. It’s also a reminder that we all have a part to play to protect these living creatures for generations to come.

Phoebe Bag by Rebeka Lambert
Girls Dress – Simplicity 6039
Drawstring Fish Bag by Cloud9 Fabrics {free project!}
Mexican Tiles Quilt by Michelle Engel {free project!}
Summer Day Top by Made Everyday
Weebraw Bag by Laura Cunningham

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}
Gertie Skirt by Blog for Better Sewing
Kids Nightshirt – Simplicity 1504

Now in Stores | Tropical Garden by Sue Gibbins

Inspired by the exuberant shapes, colors and sounds of nature in the tropics, this collection features exotic flora and fauna bursting forth after the warm monsoon rains.

Hexie Stripe Quilt pattern by Suzie Quilts
Music Box Jumper pattern by Oliver + S
Fifi Pajamas pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Pyramid Pillow
Poolside Tote pattern by Noodlehead
Weebraw Bag pattern by Laura Cunningham

Now In Stores | A Walk Remembered by Kate Rhees

A Walk Remembered is a gathering of nature’s delights from an afternoon walk. Rich Autumn tones, paired with clean lines, emphasize that simple is beautiful.

Pancake Blouse by Waffle Patterns
Feliz Dress by Straightgrain
Super Tote by Noodlehead
Jon & Janie Romper by Tie Dye Diva
Blazer – Simplicity New Look 6035
Catrin by Schnittchen Patterns