Meadowsweet

Introducing my newest:

New, new, new! I love new. Fresh, crisp, bright. My new fabrics are here! Meadowsweet, inspired by the sweet things you would find, well - in a meadow.

A light and lively collection easily manageable in 30 pieces.  We've been getting the word that smaller collections are being sought after because shops don't have to pick and choose.  I pitched three color palettes, expecting to cut one, but they all turned out great.  So we picked the two that played off each other the best to release right now and the last color collection will come out in a few months after the first two groups have their time to shine.  All the prints will appear in the lovely cotton Michael Miller is so well known for as well as a few select prints on corduroy and the new, fabulous cotton lawn.  I'm so excited about the cotton lawn!  I played with it last week and it is just lovely, perfect for dresses and flowing tops.

SO, here you are - the new bits of color to join fray around here.  I hope you enjoy them!

I had so much fun with this collection, just imagining a sweet picnic in the mountains by a stream in a flowering meadow.  Grab a few loved ones and take off.  Easy and, dare I say it again?  Sweet.

Friendly daisies..

Fluttering Butterflies..  (I've got a dress in the works for myself out of this combo below and I can NOT wait to try it on.. butterflies are so not just for little girls.)

Sweet Strawberries..

A few words about this skirt- these are not my cute legs, but my sisters.  However, I am proud to say that I made this skirt for ME and it's actually a bit too big.  Ah, again - sweet.  Catch it at market if you're coming!

Also, I've had several requests for downloadable patterns, so we're going to give it a try and this skirt will be the first. We're naming the patterns "Printables" and plan on having this one up for sale soon with more to come.  What do you guys think of the idea?  The request has been geared more towards wanting our current patterns to be printable, which just isn't really feasible with the size of pattern pieces.  I think this will be a good alternative.  The Portabellopixie Printables will only be available on my website to download, they will not be printed on paper by us ever.  More details soon..

But speaking of printed patterns, here is a quick sneak of some of the ones we're about to send to the printer..

There are more, but I thought I thought this would help with seeing the scale of the new fabric and to whet your appetite for new patterns just a bit.

Also, this is usually where I would give away a few sets of fat quarters, but I have flown through my sample yardage like it was in short supply or something.  So, the best I can do right now is a bag of bits and pieces.  So let me know what you think, and a nice baggy of my Meadowsweet could be on it's way to you.

Comments

[Jenny]

OOoooooo, I LOVE these new patterns and new fabrics!! I'm new to sewing, my husband just got me a sewing machine and I can't wait to try some of these! Thank you!!

[Anna/Flowergardengirl]

I think you are fantastic! Can't wait to order some prints and get started. I quilt and these patterns are going to be perfect in my craftsman cottage home. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[Lisa]

Adorable!!! I love how it is a mix of vintage and modern. I can't wait to make my daughter and myself some cute skirts with this new line.

[Steph]

I love it! It has a slightly retro feel but is so fresh and modern too. And I LOVE that petal skirt pattern, I'm adding it to my wish list for sure.

[stacey]

I love that you make such fresh and fun designs in your fabrics, and the patterns really accent that well, too! So cute! I really want to be better at sewing and might need to work on getting some of this cute stuff to motivate me :) It is all just so lovely, Sandi.

[Tonya Yarwood]

This is my favorite of your designs! I love that you are introducing brown, orange and green together. My favorite combinations. The prints are stunning!

[Leslie Herbert]

oh I LOVE your new lines! GORGEOUS! I am so happy you are keeping some of the same designs with new colors! YAY! I also love the idea of the printable patterns, can't wait to see and purchase those!
THANK YOU!

[Lorri]

I am digging the dark brown/orange/green combos! Absolutely beautiful. How long do we have to wait for it!!!??!

[Anita]

Love it, I can't wait until the fabric and patterns are available.

[Renae]

Love them! I'm one of those spoiled ones whose mother sewed EVERYTHING for them....until now! I'm breaking free and loving it! Can't wait to get some of these beautiful fabrics. This is soooo addicting! :)

[Junglewife]

Gorgeous, gorgeous fabrics! I LOVE all the colors! I will have to start saving my pennies!!!

[Jemellia H.]

Love it all, my favorite seems to be the brown henna print!

[Chelsea]

Beautiful! I love the names of the colorways, too. Peach and Pear. It reminds me of the debutantes on the movie What A Girl Wants with Amanda Bynes and Colin Firth.

I will be purchasing the whole Pear colorway as soon as it is available.

Jealous of your job!

[kacie]

Wow!!! I am loving the blues!! thank you for sharing!

[Ricki]

Oh! My! Gosh! I can see how a store would not want to HAVE to chose because how could you? They are ALL fantastic! I love the patterns too! I've been wanting to make a shirt for my daughter the Lemonade Swing Top looks adorable. Giddy like non other, you rock! :)

[sherri]

They are gorgeous...every bit! I think my favorite is pear...but I love them all! Bits and pieces would be so wonderful!!! And when, when, when will these fabrics be available?!

[Barbara]

oooooo!! I am so excited to see your new fabric Sandi and can't wait to see it in our Australian stores. Any idea when would that be? What fun it is contemplating the possibilities of what to create with your gorgeous creativity. thank you so much for sharing your talents with us! So bright, fresh and pretty. LOVE the name "meadowsweet". Printable patterns are a wonderful idea that makes a project easily achievable. blessings abundant from Barb

[Trisha]

OHHHHH Love the fabric!! Why oh why do you have to be so talented! I can see the money flowing out the door! I can also see all the cute stuff to come! Thank you Thank you for being so talented!

I love the skirt pattern! Please Please tell me that you have found a way to make it for full figured gals like me! I can NEVER find cute patterns!

[Maria]

So fun! Can't wait!

[Michelle Warkentin]

You made a brown henna fabric. sigh. its lovely. I think it would make a gorgeous fabric headboard for my daughter's room. I love the pear colorway and the printable patterns are a great idea!

[Carrie]

Wonderful!!! I can't wait to load my shopping cart. How long until we see Meadowsweet in the stores? My brain is already cooking up some great projects. thank you!! Carrie

[Keri ~ Forever Folding Laundry]

Gorgeous!!! Fantastic work - love it!

[Anna]

I'm already drooling over the "Pear" collection...and THANKS for making a cute pattern for boys. They are so few and far between and my little guy could really use some awesome clothes!

[heather hales]

Oh Sandi- I love them! I clicked over from the feed reader to tell you how much I love the strawberries on pink, but I kept scrolling and the browns in the pear color scheme- oh goodness! The browns will be perfect for fall- can't wait to see which prints are in corduroy- and cotton lawn!!! I think I'm as excited as you!!!!

[Diana]

LOVE your patterns and your fabrics! I just returned from camping in a meadow this weekend, and yes, the new collection reminds me of many things I saw, very fresh.