On this episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about becoming a fabric designer with my guest, Katarina Roccella. Katarina was born in 1975 in Belgrade, Serbia where she lives with her husband and three kids Nina works as a licensed artist for Art Gallery Fabrics and has created 14 fabric collections for them….
New Pattern: Scarf Buddies + Bonus Mittens to Match
I’m so excited today to be launching my brand new pattern. Meet the Scarf Buddies! Four snuggly animal scarves to make for kids (or grandkids). For years I’ve made my daughter’s fleece animal hats each winter and I’ve always thought it would be so fun to also make cute scarves, too. It gets really cold…
Baby Gift for a Friend
A friend of mine is due to have her first baby next month. There’s something so special about sewing for a baby. In fact, I think a lot of people discover sewing or rediscover it because they want to make something special for a baby. These life cycle events seem to compel us to want…
Podcast Episode #136: Megan Eckman of Studio MME
On today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about product development and building an embroidery business with my guest, Megan Eckman of Studio MME. Megan is the owner and head designer of Studio MME, a company that creates approachable embroidery kits for modern stitchers. After failing her grandmother’s embroidery lessons as a…
How to Set Up a Lead Magnet
If you’re a pattern designer you’ve likely created a free pattern or tutorial at some point. Generously sharing your knowledge and skills by explaining how to make a particular project, or even how to do a certain stitch or technique, proves to your audience that you have expertise and are a trustworthy source of information….
2018 Year in Review
Me over the summer at MASS MoCA seeing the Sol LeWitt exhibit. There are just a few more days left in 2018 and it’s time to do some reflection on all that’s unfolded this year (fabric pun intended). In 2018 this blog turned 13 and my other business, Craft Industry Alliance, turned three. I continue…
Podcast Episode #135: 2018 Community Episode
This episode of the podcast is a little bit different because it’s the annual Community Episode. As we wrap up the year I turn to you, my listeners, and ask you to recommend great stuff you’re enjoying right now. I have to say this is one of my favorite episodes of the year! I always…
Analysis of Fall 2018 Quilt Market Attendance Numbers
Quilts, Inc. released attendance numbers for Fall 2018 Quilt Market last week. This is a reversal of a policy shift that was implemented after the Spring 2018 show when the for-profit company that runs the trade show chose not to make those numbers public for the first time. I’m really glad to see this return…
Podcast Episode #134: Erin Dollar
On today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about building a business as a surface designer with my guest, Erin Dollar. Erin Dollar is the textile designer behind the home decor brand Cotton & Flax. She’s known for her minimalist-modern approach to surface pattern design, and her textile home goods have been…
Your 2018 Craft Gift Guide
My favorite kind of gift to give, and receive, is a beautiful craft book paired with a thoughtfully chosen supply that can be used to make the projects inside. That’s what this 2018 Craft Gift Guide is all about! I’ve selected my favorite new craft books of the year and hunted down just the right…
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