Exactly one year ago I decided I was going to design fabric. The idea hit me full force and I could'nt think of anything else. It is ironic to me that my blogging anniversary collides with the arrival of Ginger Blossom. It's a very happy day for me, to finally be able to share with you what I have been working on for the last year.
I started out slowly, playing with the process (there is no book "How to design Fabric in 40 days..) I studied fabric for months, finding what really struck my fancy and what colors made me swoon. I was defining my style. I am a huge lover of textiles-I have literally every genre presiding happily in my stash. Retro, vintage, modern, shabby chic. I enjoy it all, and eventually I found a style that was all me-a little bit of everything. Eclectic and Happy. I designed the two color-ways to play very happily with each other, and provide juxtaposition within the line. 
I can't tell you how pleased I am with how everything came together. The crew at Michael Miller Fabrics have been a dream to work with. The quality and feel of the fabric they manufacture is wonderful. How incredibly lucky I feel to have signed on with them, they have guided me every step of the way and I couldn't be more thankful.
Thank you for being so patient with me as I have babbled on about it and given poor sneak peeks. I hope you feel it has been worth it. I have so enjoyed this year with you and look forward to many more. You all provide me with mounds of inspiration. I'm watching much more than you probably think I am. ;)
The friends that I have made..wow. I won't even start on that one, but the comments and emails of encouragement I receive from everyone is so uplifting. Thank you.
Oh, and there is a cupcake with a winners name on it! #67, Michelle who said "Those are darling! Great idea!". Email me with your address and tell me which cupcake you would like.
WOW!!!
these fabrics are absolutly amazing. I love prints, the colors... everything!
Congratulations for your beautiful line of fabrics.
I can't wait to buy some!
Posted by: Ana | October 16, 2007 at 02:32 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sandi, it is beautiful. I am tearfully happy for you- I told you it was going to happen--think SLC March '07 ;)Hugs, Eva
Posted by: Eva | October 16, 2007 at 02:33 PM
It's GORGEOUS!!! I predict boutique creations all over the world made from your delicious designs. ;) What a DREAM!!
Posted by: kim | October 16, 2007 at 02:37 PM
OMG ... BEAUTIFUL!!! When and where can we get these???? I have visions of customs dancing in my head! :) Holly
Posted by: Hopscotch Design | October 16, 2007 at 02:40 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! When will you know when & where we get them?? I can't wait to see them in person!!
Posted by: Jen | October 16, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Congratulations, it is wonderful!
Posted by: Coralee G. | October 16, 2007 at 02:54 PM
absolutely gorgeous fabrics... do you know if they will ever make it to australia?
Posted by: amy | October 16, 2007 at 02:59 PM
whhhhhhhh- hoooo! you should be very proud
Posted by: sharon | October 16, 2007 at 03:04 PM
congrats sandi! i am so proud of you, sweet girl! they look beautimous, of course!
teri
Posted by: teri | October 16, 2007 at 03:06 PM
OH, Sandi! I'm all choked up and just so incredibly excited for you! WOW, they look breathtakingly beautiful! Even better than the flat photoshop thumbnails I saw months & months ago. LOL!! I am sending lots of hugs and great wishes for your show coming up in a couple of weeks. Wish I could be there with you! :)
patty
Posted by: patty | October 16, 2007 at 03:15 PM
Congrats!!!!
Wow, I am so inspired by all that you do. I think it turned out beautiful. What an accomplishment. That is so fantastic and thank you for sharing.
Natalie
Posted by: Natalie | October 16, 2007 at 03:30 PM
How exciting!!! You are an inspiration!!!
Congratulations Sandi....all your hard work is surely going to pay off :)
(((hugs)))
Dayna
Posted by: Dayna | October 16, 2007 at 03:35 PM
Congratulations Sandi - it looks divine. I have been stalking the Michael Miller site hoping they will it up on the new products page. Will have to be patient a little longer.
Posted by: Sarah | October 16, 2007 at 03:49 PM
Yey Sandi Congrats!!! It looks so yummy I just can't wait to play with it!!
Posted by: Jennalou | October 16, 2007 at 03:52 PM
congrats on your accomplishment, wish I knew how to sew to use those fabrics!
Can't wait to see what clothing people make out of it
Posted by: Tiffany | October 16, 2007 at 03:57 PM
GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see all the amazing designs our sewing friends will make with these beautiful fabrics! CONGRATS!
Posted by: Susan | October 16, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Congratulations Sandi. You're fabric range is just gorgeous. You can be justifiably proud of your achievement. I am sure this is just the beginning and that there are many more beautiful ranges to come from you. I just hope they make their way to Australia! Best wishes, Roslyn.
Posted by: Roslyn | October 16, 2007 at 04:07 PM
Beautiful fabrics! Can't wait to see them in the stores and BUY, BUY, BUY!!!
Posted by: Ginger | October 16, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Huge congrats! I've been watching to see when it would finally appear. It's beautiful!
Posted by: Marni | October 16, 2007 at 04:31 PM
Happy blog anniversary, Sandi! And congratulations on seeing your dream come true! The fabric is gorgeous and I can't wait to get my hands on it. I need to see if my quilt shop girls are going to market so they can stop by and say hi to you -- and maybe place an order!
Posted by: Mary | October 16, 2007 at 04:33 PM
My daughter is going to love the clothes I am going to make her with your gorgeous fabrics! I can't wait!
Posted by: Kathleen | October 16, 2007 at 04:37 PM
Oh Sandi! It's totally stunning! FAN-TAS-TICO! Lovely! I can't wait to play! I'm so proud of you, girl! Happy blog anniversary, by the way!!!!!
Posted by: Laurie | October 16, 2007 at 04:42 PM
How beautiful! You must be so proud! I can't wait to get my hands on it! I will have happy sewing dreams tonight!!
Posted by: Megan | October 16, 2007 at 05:00 PM
So pretty...I can't wait to purchase some!
Tonya
Posted by: Tonya | October 16, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Absolutely stunning, Sandi. Divine fabric! I cannot wait to get my hands on some and sew, sew, sew.
Big congratulations to you!
Posted by: Sarah / MMDesigns | October 16, 2007 at 05:39 PM