More Market prep projects! Now you are finally seeing why the last few months have been a bit project-less around the blog here. I guess that's the one good thing about dry spells, the flood finally has to open.
I had an insane amount of people asking about these at market-if I would do a pattern / how to make them. They are soooo easy that I could never feel good about charging for a pattern, but I'll see about doing a tutorial. Maybe when the website goes live, which will be soon. I know I keep saying that, but really-soon is coming. For the patterns too. Thank you for being patient with me - one woman shows can be difficult but as time goes on, things just get easier and faster.
One day maybe I'll go into the hours that launching a big project entails but I would have to seriously think about it for a while. I wonder how many hours a designer puts into a line of fabric. It would be different for everyone, but it's a huge job all around. Maybe I'll have to take a tally with my friends (all listed over there on the right in the links) and come up with an average. It would be interesting that's for sure. Ok, tangent over, back to pictures. I must say, I'm really loving this post a day business. I feel like we're finally getting good and caught up with each other!
My tidbit for the day-a link to an interview I did a while back. Natasha of Creative Nachos (how fun of a name is that?) had asked me a couple months ago if I would be interested in doing an interview. I had just finished doing a few others and thought I had pretty much covered the basics so I told her that if she came up with some truly unique questions then I would love to do it! She totally delivered and I loved answering these questions. We talk about music (if you hadn't noticed, I kinda like it). I even touch on the surface of money a bit, which I know everyone is so curious about. I also talk (or gush) about one other designer that I just have goo goo eyes for and think is just about the nicest person ever. Go read for yourself to find the answers to these scintillating tales.
Great interview! And now, when I dry some apricots next month I'll have to try one with sea salt. Just because you like it that way. Who knows? I might have a new thing to make my kids crazy about! Woot!
Posted by: Kim | July 01, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Please do a tutorial for the fabric lanterns! I would love to make them for my backyard this summer!
Posted by: Sarah | July 01, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Oh, I can't wait for the tutorial. Those are way too cute!
Posted by: MaryBeth | July 01, 2008 at 11:09 AM
How fun! I'm wanting ideas for lighting for my son's playroom and I think these would be so cool clustered together in varying heights in the corner with a few beanbags and pillows piled high as a reading nook!
Oh and one more thing...do you use any special actions for your pictures or do you just tweak just a tiny bit? Just curious.
Posted by: Amii | July 01, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Sandi, I so enjoyed reading your interview. Your answers were interesting and inspiring!
The fabric lanterns are gorgeous, by the way.
Posted by: Florence | July 01, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I loved reading that interview, Sandi! Thanks for doing it and thanks for posting it.
I am psyched about the line of boy fabrics! I actually considered getting into fabric design recently because there are very few cute boy fabrics. I love sewing clothes, but I have a little boy. It seems sewing fabric and patterns are all for girls. Do people not sew for boys or is there just a gap in the market??? Kudos to you for taking a stab at it! Can't wait to see 'em!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 01, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Oh, I love those! Please do a tutorial. Love 'em.
Posted by: Virginia | July 01, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I can't wait to make those cute lanterns with my NEW farmers market fabric - yay! Thanks for sharing that interview - always fun to learn more about you and your background.
Posted by: Terriaw | July 01, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I have a confession to make. I sometimes turn to your blog just to hear the music! loved the interview
Posted by: Andrea Larsen | July 01, 2008 at 01:10 PM
I LOVE the fabric laterns! A tutorial would be awesome!
Posted by: Jamie | July 01, 2008 at 01:33 PM
How COOL! Perfect for a summer party!
Posted by: Missy | July 01, 2008 at 02:07 PM
I for one, am dying for a tutorial!
Posted by: Molly | July 01, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Sandi - you were so much fun to interview. Your honesty, humor, incredible talent and down to Earth nature is a breath of fresh air. Thanks for doing the interview...oh and I totally tune in for the music AND the amazing fabric!
Posted by: Natasha | July 01, 2008 at 06:13 PM
These really are cute! What a clever way to show off your charming fabric.
Posted by: Laura Gunn | July 01, 2008 at 07:12 PM
i canNOT wait for the tutorial!
Posted by: v &co | July 01, 2008 at 07:51 PM
I will patiently wait at the edge f my seat for the pattern for these lanterns...perfect for my 40th birthday party that I am giving myself!
Posted by: dawn | July 01, 2008 at 08:10 PM
I love the lanterns!
I've been wanting to make some for myself, but I havent been able to find lampshades in the cylinder shape? Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Posted by: lili | July 01, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Looking forward to the tutorial! I can just envision those hanging in my ginger blossomed daughter's room!
Posted by: julie | July 01, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I can't wait for the tutorial. I just LOVED them (and everything else) when visiting your booth in Portland. Thanks in advance!
Posted by: Angela | July 01, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Great interview!
I love this line
"It is truly one of the happiest times that I can remember-having nothing else to do but hang with my kid all day and craft for her."
That is beautiful!
I allow my teenage daughter to draw and paint on her walls-I think it's good for her to have that space to just let creativity happen, maybe I should try it myself...
peace,
amy
Posted by: amy | July 02, 2008 at 02:56 AM
I love those lanterns, they would be so fun on my porch. Can't wait for the tutorial and some of your new fabric.
Posted by: Christine Warner | July 02, 2008 at 07:17 AM
I truly enjoyed reading the interview! It's great to realize you're such a down-to-earth, focused person. Good luck :)
Posted by: Concha | July 02, 2008 at 12:25 PM
ANXIOUSLY awaiting the lantern tutorial. :)
I helped put them together at market but I'd love to craft some up! :)
Posted by: Megan | July 03, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Okay, WOW, you are one of the most talented people I have found blogging. I would say that I can't wait for the tutorial, but I would never be able to re-create something as well as you have made it.
Posted by: Tonya | July 04, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Great interview, those were really good questions. Funny about the lanterns...I hang the pre made paper ones in my craft booth at events for decoration and people are always wanting to buy them.
Posted by: Kim | July 07, 2008 at 02:33 PM