Blithe

Art Gallery fabrics have just made the introduction to the newest, Fall collections and my Blithe should be available within the next couple of days.
With this collection, I have probably moved on from where I left my first, Indelible collection, changing the palette, making it more winterish and more cozy and comfort in a way. Maybe even a bit Holidays appropriate, as there are touches of metallics in a few prints.

 I love how this quote explains and describes perfectly some prints:  “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says 'Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.'” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass

And the official description: "Nature’s landscape transitions in hues as snow kisses the forest with its white blanket. Creature change their attire while colors shift from warm golds to dazzling whites and misty blues.."

Those are just the strike offs, but can't wait to show you the real fabrics very soon ;)
xx, Katarina

Wonderland look book

Wonderland look book is out and it looks so pretty!!! It's packed with many inspiring pictures and projects to make.





You can also see my previous posts from Wonderland blog tour to see more interesting ideas and creations!
There is also the fabric giveaway going on, so be sure to visit the Art Gallery fabrics blog for more details.

Happy sewing!
xx, Katarina

Wonderland fabrics - blog tour recap

After 15 days, filled with gorgeous Wonderland creations by my amazing creative friends, I am so happy to do a recap! The photos here will not do the justice as are small, but please be sure to visit theirs blogs (linked to each name) for more eye candy and more info with some tutorials too!

So, let's start:

1. ERICA TOOLE created this wonderful hatbox and a matching dress for this sweet bunny (bunny was created by Heather Mormon)

 
2. LAURA SCARAMELLA of SIMPLE LIFE COMPANY  made three little girls dresses and a table runner and she managed to make a sweet little tea party to show off her amazing creations-pattern info on her blog

3. DANA BOLYARD blogged about the different fabric substrates- knits, voiles and canvas that are fantastic additions to each AGF designer collection.

 
4. RACHAEL GANDER created adorable PJ's for her sweet daughters

 
5. HEATHER and MEG of QUILT STORY made this adorable dress for sweet little Lucia

6. JOELLEN KEMPER of SEW ILLUMINATED created this amazing quilt and you can get the pattern too

 
7. STACY BARRETT of a VINTAGE FAIRYTALE created this stunning quilt using one of the great Pattern Jam patterns!

 
8. ERICA JACKMAN made this fabulous flowering snowball quilt and you can get the pattern info too :)

 
9. KATHLEEN RIGGINS made this beautiful tunic using Painted Portrait Blouse, which is an Anna Maria Horner pattern

 
10. LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY made this divine quilt that will be featured in the next issue of the Quilt Now magazine, so you will be able to make your own version very soon

 
11. SVETLANA SOTAK made this stunning pillow in combination with Essex Yarn Dyed Linen for sashing and borders

 
12. KYLIE KELSHEIMER of SEW KYLIE made this very bold and beautiful curvy quilt

 
13. ALEXIS WRIGHT of MY SWEET SUNSHINE also created not one but three amazing outfits for these adorable girls-you can get the pattern info from her post

 
14. MICHELLE WILKIE made this amazing small quilt using her own pattern

 

15. HEMAMALINI made this beautiful knit dress for her darling daughter with knits

16. MARIJA VUJČIĆ is making an adorable quilt-will post the updated picture soon ;)

There are so many other inspiring creations by many talented makers that I was so delighted to see on Instagram, so be sure to check the hashtag #WonderlandFabrics to see them or please, if you are a flickr user and you created something with Wonderland fabrics, be sure to add yours in my Wonderland fabrics flickr group, it's always such a joy to see my fabrics in use :D

Thank you all for participating and creating with my fabrics! :D

Until next time,
xx, Katarina

Wonderland fabrics blog tour

On Monday, the Wonderland tour begins, can't wait!!!!
Here is the complete list with names and dates of the fantastic participants - the wonderful and talented makers that will show, share and inspire with theirs creations featuring Wonderland fabrics:

1. ERICA TOOLE - October 5th
2. LAURA SCARAMELLA of SIMPLE LIFE COMPANY – October 6th
3. DANA BOLYARD - October 7th
4. RACHAEL GANDER - October 8th
5. HEATHER and MEG of QUILT STORY - October 9th
6. JOELLEN KEMPER of SEW ILLUMINATED - October 10th
7. STACY BARRETT of a VINTAGE FAIRYTALE - October 11th
8. ERICA JACKMAN - October 12th
9. KATHLEEN RIGGINS - October 13th
10. LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY - October 14th
11. SVETLANA SOTAK - October 15th
12. KYLIE KELSHEIMER of SEW KYLIE - October 16th
13. ALEXIS WRIGHT of MY SWEET SUNSHINE - October 17th
14. MICHELLE WILKIE - October 18th
15. HEMAMALINI - October 19th
16. MARIJA VUJČIĆ - October 20th

Here are some fabric pics for better introduction;)
The fabrics are currently available in many shops and you may visit Art Gallery fabrics store locator to find out more...









Can't wait to see all the Wonderland creations!!!
You can follow my daily updates on Instagram or join me here on 21st of October for the final tour wrap :D
xx, Katarina

Sakura branches

Branches On Lacy Beige Background by katarina, a photo by Spoonflower Fabrics on Flickr.

All the beautiful pictures of the actual fabric are courtesy of Spoonflower

With a field of 500 entries, it's a special treat to announce that my design "Branches On Lacy Beige Background" made it into the top ten (4th) in the contest for fabric designs created from handmade art. I just can't be happier and can't wait to order this fabric in yardage!!!!



As mentioned previously, there are a few branches patterns in different colourways in my Wonderland collection and I can't wait to show you all the samples from the collection and to start sewing something.
In the mean time, here are the original illustration (scan) of the tree and its branches, that are used to create this pattern.


Have a wonderful weekend,
Katarina xxx

More wonderland..

Sorry for the long pause. I was absolutely taken and obsessed by/with the Wonderland illustrations that I created so many designs and watercolour inspired collections:
wonderland
wonderland 2 as one collection can have "only" up to 35 designs
watercolour dots
watercolour chevrons my favorite one as far
watercolour butterflies and
large scale watercolor summer florals
And the time was wonderful, kids had small Vacation and we spent so much time outside, at the countryside. We had a friends visiting as well. And we had some lovely animal visitors. Little birdie (that made a nest in one angle of the terrace of the house) and not so little green lizard. Kids always have blast there and hate to return to the city. Me too;)

There are the first peonies for this year blooming. So gorgeous.

I should paint some, while in the painting mood:)

































So, here are some more Wonderland designs...



Happy May!!!(can't believe it's May already!)
Katarina, xx