Hello hello! I return to the internetting world. My computer has been on the fritz and we finally had to take it to the doctor. Apparantly I had fried the hard drive, hard drive fan and graphics card. That coupled with quilt market, today is literally the first time in a month I've been on the computer. I won't lie.. it's been nice. Really helps to re-evaluate how much time I spend aimlessy wandering the internet! Turns out there are a lot of hours in the day to get stuff done if you organize your time wisely. huh. go figure.
Anyhow!
My newest fabric collection for Michael Miller is finalized, tidied up and ready to go!
We put so much work into these collections, that when it finally comes time to introduce it to the world, it feels like 9 months of labor and finally: bam! A new baby to share with the world.
This collection is no exception for me. I've written before about how the design process starts with the collection name. I toss around ideas in my head for a while, and then finally one hits and I know that is the group to get going on. When the idea of Secret Garden came to me, the ideas came so fast that I had to scribble them down so rapidly that they were almost illegible.
The group is made up of three color palettes.
Tea Time Garden: Soft, mossy greens, buttery yellows paired against tangerine and pebble tones. I wanted to use colors that invoked an early afternoon tea party after a morning summer rain when the moss is starting to grow between the cobblestone..
Sunset Garden: Sunset may be my favorite time of the day. The sun is going down, and somehow the setting glow of the sun makes all the colors come alive. Reds are more vibrant, blues are richer and everything has a beautiful golden glow. I wanted to capture that with this group, and I love how it turned out!
(You may notice, the Tea Time and Sunset groups have very interchangeable colors, but really the whole groups is meant to play nicely together!)
Midnight Garden: This group was actually where I started designing the collection. I think I was stressed, and wanted to immerse myself into the quiet colors of the night. When you can only make out the most vibrant of the flowers, and everything has calm, varied shades of blue cast all around. Pops of moonlight here and there which can also make for a lovely stroll through the garden.
I'll be back to share actual samples.. this collection is on a new high density cotton, so it is a higher thread count than my past collections. It is silky to the touch, but is not quite as loose as a voile or lawn. I truly think it is the perfect fabric for this industry, as it crosses apparel, quilting and I even upholstered with it. (Will share soon.)
I am in love (as always with your beautiful designs) and I can't wait to get my hands on some! I saw your booth at Quilt Market last month and thought it was amazing.
Posted by: Holly L. | June 01, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Oh my goodness!! You did it again!!! this collections is breath taking!! I am more partial to the midnight garden collection. I am speechless....really! If you need inspiration for a desert collection you are more than welcome to visit here! I'm going to miss your visit...just FYI.
Posted by: Kari | June 01, 2011 at 08:05 PM
I am in love with the midnight garden those are my colors love love love it good job yet again Sandi!
Posted by: Janelle | June 01, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Such lovely prints and sophisticated palettes! Congratulations on another fabulous collection!
Posted by: Leigh Ann Tennant | June 01, 2011 at 08:46 PM
This is so gorgeous! I need to get my hands on that tea time garden. Is it available for purchasing yet?
Posted by: Iluska Ikeda | June 01, 2011 at 08:58 PM
YAY!!! Now you need to make your blog all secret garden-ish:) I say go Midnight garden colors...so wonderful! xoxo
Posted by: sarah jane | June 01, 2011 at 09:05 PM
I LOVE it!! Thank you for designing such wonderful, beautiful fabrics!
Posted by: Laura | June 01, 2011 at 09:10 PM
It looks gorgeous - can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | June 01, 2011 at 09:14 PM
It's FABULOUS!
Posted by: Char | June 01, 2011 at 09:34 PM
It is PERFECT for my master bedroom that I am overhauling right now! I will make sure to send you a link when I am all done!! Is it in stores yet?
Love your guts
mandi
Posted by: mandi @ Vintage Revivals | June 01, 2011 at 09:50 PM
MUST HAVE!!!!! Fantastic job yet again!
Posted by: Kirsten | June 01, 2011 at 10:16 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: vicki | June 01, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Oh yes~ I WILL be buying all of it! So amazing and gorgeous as usual!!
Posted by: Monique | June 01, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Sometimes you look at collections and wonder would I use all of it - this collection - definitely.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Michelle | June 01, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Beautiful! Love all the colors, and the picnic flowers, and ironwork are my favorite prints, and LOVING the solids :) Can't wait to get some of these!
Posted by: Debbie S | June 02, 2011 at 01:58 AM
Sandi, these are beautiful! I am especially loving the midnight and sunset colorways. You are definitely one of my favorite designers. Your collections are always gorgeous!
Posted by: Ginger | June 02, 2011 at 04:24 AM
Wow, Sandi! This is beautiful! I love the grays in tea time, the teal in sunset and the midnight blue and pink combination in midnight. Midnight blue is one of my favorite colors, so I am happy to see you're using it.
Congratulations! Can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | June 02, 2011 at 04:47 AM
Those are beautiful. I especially love the keys and the large circles. I loved reading your descriptions and could picture a walk in a secret garden at midnight perfectly. I can't wait to see these lovely fabrics in person and use them to make something lovely!
Posted by: Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts | June 02, 2011 at 04:58 AM
LOVE! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cheryl Jaeger | June 02, 2011 at 05:13 AM
Wow you have out done yourself. This is my favorite collection to date! I hope the shops buy lots of it or it will sell out so fast!!
Great job Sandi!!
Posted by: jennalou | June 02, 2011 at 05:48 AM
Stunning! I love all of it! congrats!
Posted by: Lee | June 02, 2011 at 06:42 AM
Love it ALL. You design the most gorgeous fabric, and put together such inspiring palettes, Sandi.
Posted by: Katherine | June 02, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Beautiful! I adore the midnight garden color palettes - so vibrant and alive. This collection really has your signature on it which I love. Congrats to you on all your hard work!
Posted by: Terriaw | June 02, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Gorgeous! I love the colors and patterns and the design inspiration behind them.
Posted by: Lorrie | June 02, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Just so lovely! The colors and prints are wonderful!
Posted by: Tammy W. | June 02, 2011 at 07:45 AM