Here is a little more character for you. I found these vintage apple bowls on ebay. They are the perfect shade of pale green. Just enough yellow in them to not be Crayola. I have been SO in to color lately. Studying it-playing with it, really experimenting with "designer" color. In designing fabric, I try really hard to come up with colors that are not ordinary, but you will still be able to go to the store and find ric rac and thread to go with it for your project. When I would pick a color, I would literally go around to different craft stores, fabric stores etc..and see if there were things it could go with. Paints, buttons, yarn etc.. I love color. White walls don't stand a chance in my home.
On other news-I have an interview up on Boutique Cafe! It's a podcast, so you can actually listen to me talk. :) It was so exciting to chat with Daria again (we met at the Girl's Getaway weekend.) I yacked her ear off about going to market, my design process, my patterns, meeting fabric celebrities, how to go about getting started in the business and on and on. Daria is awesome, she has the most adorable voice and is so genuinely interested in the people she interviews.
The interview was great! Makes me really miss ya!
Love the green bowls. that limey green is one of my FAVORITE colors!
Posted by: Megan/CreativeOutletDesgins | June 09, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Fantastic interview Sandi! Thanks for giving me the inspiration to not give up on my own dreams. Love that color green too on the apple bowls! What a find. Can't wait to see the greens in your fabric colorway fresh :)
Posted by: Lisa | June 09, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Yay.....i'm so happy for you, Sandi!! Love the colors you've shown us so far....can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Laurie | June 09, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Can't wait to hear the interview! I actually subscribe to Boutique Cafe through iTunes, so I should already have the new one.
Posted by: Mary | June 09, 2007 at 08:31 PM
scrumptious pic!! You do have a great eye, making the wait for your fabric a bit harder... lol!
Posted by: summerallen | June 10, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Great interview! I've always admired your eye for design. I can't wait to see your creations using your very own fabrics! Oh, the suspense!
Posted by: Penny | June 11, 2007 at 09:29 AM
I'm aching to listen, I just sunced it and now my iPod is charging!!!
LOVE the bowls Sandi!!
Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | June 11, 2007 at 10:16 PM
I too have a soft spot for vintage. I just grew up like that cause my mom loved it too! Lucky me. I have some really great stuff and some awesome family heirlooms. (I wonder if my siblings will get upset if they knew how much stuff my mom has given me. I just really love it and I think she likes me to have it because I use it. It's pretty, but I think you should use things and not just have them take up space.)
Posted by: Melissa | June 13, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Oh ya- can't wait to hear the pod cast!!!! You're awesome!
Posted by: Melissa | June 13, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Oh Sweet Sandi....I just LOVED the interview! it was soooo neat to hear all of the excitment in your voice!:)
I couldn't be happier for you and this new venture that you have taken on with such grace and style!!!!!
As I have said before....your truly an inspiration for all!
I am filled with anticipation to see your beautiful fabric and patterns in the fall!
I will certainly line up with everyone else for a new custom creation for Felicity!
Big Hugs & Smiles Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | June 14, 2007 at 03:21 AM