Well we have certainly entered into that time again around here…. the next round of patterns are well on their way and we are finalizing swatches for the next fabric collection. Given that I am still designing patterns with one collection while starting to dream of swatches and yardage of the next one coming in soon…  this is kind of a strange time for me. I end up feeling a bit schizophrenic as my husband lovingly refers to my general state, being pulled in many different directions at once, each one just as interesting as the next…

We are up in the mountains today sharing a family Valentine's adventure. Perhaps not what I would have chosen on a romantic level, but a wonderful choice nonetheless.  We woke up this morning to it snowing outside our window, our car covered in about a foot of snow and a winter wonderland all around us, the likes of which my California born and bred children had never seen! In retrospect, I am not sure I could have thought up a more romantic Valentine and certainly one that will stay in our family memory. Just noticed that in…

I don't know how many of you have already discovered this wonderful new publication but I thought I would share it just in case you hadn't. It is a collaboration between Stampington [ of the beautiful Somerset series of scrapbooking bookazines…] and Jo Packham, author of the classic  book Where Women Create, a long time staple on many of our bookshelves I am sure. I first read Where Women Create, the book, when I was just starting out in business  and I can still remember the profound impact the book had on my desire…

For those of you who enjoy more of the pastel side of things The Pastry Shoppe patterns are also done in the newest 3 Sisters collection, Aviary. Aviary is a soft pastel grouping with soft pinks, baby blues, meadow greens, all on a soft white background. These are not usually the tones that I work with personally but I thought they made a good grouping to show the versatility of these Turnover™ patterns in the booklet. Here are a few of the options… Sweet Pasteles… Taffy Treats… Cream Swirls… Custard Turnovers…   Don't…

For all those of you who have been waiting patiently, it's finally here and ready to ship……In Houston a few months ago we introduced a new product at market… The Pastry Shoppe. We were a bit surprised at how well received it was, after all its just a regular booklet of patterns. However, it happens to feature 6 new patterns for the incredibly popular new cut good from MODA… the Turnover™. What on earth is a Turnover™ you might ask, come to think of it, do those wonderful folks at MODA ever name…