As I mentioned back in my sneak peek, I am thrilled to be partnering with Robert Kaufman to offer my first coordinating quilt collection printed on organic cotton sheeting. The fabric will be available in stores this November...just 2 months away!
Stitch is inspired by all types of stitchers and the beautiful handiwork created by them. My Grandmother's knitting, my Dad's needlepoint, my Mom's sewing...all of the needlework that's ever been a part of my life influenced this group. Stitches and textures from crochet, embroidery and crewelwork and more are interpreted as bold and graphic motifs.
The first color palette is Garden:
Warm and sunny with bright blue skies and deep brown soil.
Warm and sunny with bright blue skies and deep brown soil.
The second color palette is Lagoon:
Fresh and cool, with lush greens, teal and misty gray.
Fresh and cool, with lush greens, teal and misty gray.
I couldn't be happier with this collection! It just feels so *me*. How 'bout that? And the fabric is dreamy to sew with...soft hand, nice heft but not too weighty. And did I mention it's printed on GOTS certified organic cotton? Oh yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about!
And speaking of sewing...here's a little sneaky peek of an upcoming addition to my Make New or Make Do™ Sewing Pattern Line, sewn up in Stitch! This bag's got tricks...but more on this later when I release my new fall patterns at International Quilt market in October.
Whew! It feels so good to put this all out there. I cannot wait for the fabric to be out in the world for people to sew with, being made into who knows what! I'll keep you posted on availability and I may even have a little give-away sometime soon, n'k? ok.
If ya wanna, go back and read the backstory of how this all came to be!
It really is you, Betz! Your heart & soul & lifelong inspirations wrapped up into stunning bolts of fabric! The colors are incredible - so well put together individually and as a whole! Love it all! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteSO beautiful! I love the fall colors this would make such a warm yummy quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteLike Jan said, it really does look so you! I love the color combinations and the proportions of the designs—the way they play off of each other. Wonderful! Congratulations Betz!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I am definitely going to need some of these. And you know what? I think they will look amazing with some of the Shades of Grey line for a fantastic all organic piece.
ReplyDeleteIt is all so beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love love love it, and am SO THRILLED for you. Seeing your friends dreams come alive is what it is all about!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Betz! It's beautiful, I love it. I love the idea of mixing two of my favorite loves -- sewing and embroidering!
ReplyDeleteIt's all so gorgeous! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics and congratulations! I love finding new designers and will definately keep my eyes on you. :D
ReplyDeleteyay Betz!!!!!!!! i love it
ReplyDeleteI love the colors that you chose and the design work is wonderful. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteLove all of the designs and colours! You make great fabric and especially love that it's organic!
ReplyDelete~ joey ~
Lovely! Congratulations on such a stunning fabric collection with great meaning behind it!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous range of fabric. I'm loving the green colour way. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the colorways! I love that it's knit and needlework inspired. The fabric combines my 3 loves: illustration, knitting, and sewing. Can't wait to see your fabric at my local quilting shop! :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric! I love the colorways - especially the Lagoon. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! Fabulous feast for the eyes. The colors and patterns are outstanding. You sound all rested and ready to get to work. Great energy in those photos.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a tutorial for that adorable little bird on your header?!
ReplyDelete~ joey ~
Gorgeous! I love it! I cannot wait to get my hands on some of this! The colorways are so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHi Joey,
ReplyDeleteThat little birdie up there? She's from my Felted Birdhouse Workshop but I'll tell you a secret. The Bird Ornament in my book Warm Fuzzies is pretty much the same only a little bit bigger!
Maybe I'll do a tutorial sometime for her!
Betz
I love them all! Can't wait until they are in my area. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThose Vibrant colors are spectacular! And your new blog header is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the Garden color palette. I'll be looking for it in stores! Congrats :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! beautiful collection of yummy fabrics...i am a fool for those fall browns and oranges...just lovely. many congratulations on this new venture...you should be so proud!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Betz, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour fabric is beautiful, what a winner and the pattern of the bag is my style.
ReplyDeleteBetz, they are so beautiful! I love the way you play with color and shapes, I see several I need to have. Your hard work is paying off! xo
ReplyDeleteReally striking prints---- they have that look that you'd say---- "oh, that's a Betz!" y'know? When I see you in Minneapolis will you be wearing bits of Stitch?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I left you an award at my blog. No pressure.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! These are just beautiful. By the way, I left an award for you on my blog. No pressure.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! Congratulations. It is beautiful and I love seeing someone's hard work and dreams come true. Best wishes! I just bought my plane ticket for Quilt Market and will be sure to look for your new patterns too!
ReplyDeleteWill these be available in Canada? The teal and green in the lagoon collection is exactly what I have been looking for! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy friend Kim introduced me to your new line coming out! I will be looking for this in November as soon as it comes out. I use fabric as photography backgrounds for my website. Lagoon would match beautifully! So excited.
ReplyDeletecongratulations, Betz! it's really beautiful and I love the color palettes!
ReplyDeleteYAHOO!!!! So happy for you and the world. It's lovely just like you. My prediction is that it will be a smashing success. Cheers to things worth waiting for. BIG HUG!
ReplyDeletePretty prints! Do you know where the cotton is grown and where it's all processed, printed etc? I think some of the Robert Kaufmann stuff is from Sri Lanka, and I know some people have called for a boycott on Sri Lankan goods because of the war crimes against Tamils etc. One side of my family is SL Tamil, so it's something close to my heart... I hope I'll still be able to buy your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteHi Nina,
ReplyDeleteThe organic cotton is grown, processed and printed according to GOTS certification. It comes from S. Korea.
Thanks for the question!
Betz
I just ran across this and had to tell you how wonderful these prints all are. I rarely will like every single print in a fabric line but wow, these each are calling to me. LOVE THEM! Great job Betz.
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