Showing posts with label Sunset Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sunset Beach. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Sunset Beach fishies!


I'm putting together the list of stores who carry my 2nd fabric line, while you wait, I thought I'd give you some ideas of what to do with it when you get your's! 

I'll be posting some fun projects (some little, some a bit bigger) made with Sunset Beach over the next couple of weeks. I'm getting ready for market, and will be busy sewing with it, so I might as well show you what I'm up to!

Found this fun Felt Fishie Set tutorial here on Just Another Day in Paradise blog. It sews up super quick, which I LOVE.  
Here's another version....using magnets here
A great birthday party game they could even take home a set of their own as a party favor! 
(depending on how ambitious you are ;) 
enjoy......
..... check back soon! more to come.....


Thursday, April 12, 2012

PeRSoNaL VaLiDaTiON :)

Being a fabric designer has its up's and downs. On the outside, designing fabric sounds kinda cool and has a glamorous stigma attached to it. It is fulfilling to use my creative abilities on a daily basis. And even more so creating something that others can enjoy brings a true sense of satisfaction to my soul. I get to work from home, which allows me to be with my children and still contribute to the family monetarily. But to be completely honest, it's probably not something you will get rich at, so you had better love what you do. The design world is very competitive. Let's face it, there is a lot of talent out there! It is important for me to make sure balance is at the forefront of my mind because I could spend every moment of the day creating, doodling, sketching, and day dreaming. Like any other hobby, too much of a good thing, can turn into a bad thing very quickly if you don't keep it in check.  Everything comes at a price. So when you do pour your heart and soul into a fabric collection, taking into account all of the hours away from the husband and kids, researching trends in color, fads in fashion, home decor, sewing trends etc. etc. you hope your efforts and personal sacrifices will not go unnoticed. In the end, I want to create something you all will enjoy, something you will use in your homes, other wise.... why even bother, right?  

Yesterday, I ran to the mall for a birthday present. I walked by one of my favorite stores Pottery Barn Kids.  
 I decided to run in just for a quick peek of what the new season had in store (literally). This is what I saw....
(since you can't take photo's in store...these are from the new catalog)


Surfers, Plaids, Palm Prints - Oh My!




This catalog is one of the reasons why I started designing in the first place. Being a young mother (some 14 years ago), and on a tight budget, this catalog was sometimes a bit pricey for us. And so I began searching for fabric to duplicate the look and feel Pottery Barn had. I had a difficult time finding anything that even came close. After discussing my thoughts with other young mothers (of boys in particular) I found I was not alone. It has been a dream of mine to design fabric that would make it possible to sew up something that was   
on trend, but even better HAND MADE! 
Today, the fabric industry has come a long way. There is such great stuff out there! Your local quilt shops are taking note of what we as sewers want, and today I got a bit of self validation! 

Even the color way is spot on!
navy, royal blue, lime greens, oranges and browns!

I just wanted to take a moment and thank Henry Glass Fabrics for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to do what I love. 
Don't forget to post your creations using Sunset Beach on my facebook page! 
I can't wait to see what you've made!
click here
This collection has arrived today and is IN STOCK!  
Ask your local quilt shops to carry it!




Friday, March 16, 2012

Sunset Beach Fabric is here!

Look what came in the mail today......



Ask for it at your local quilt shops, and if they don't have it.... 
demand it! :) Ha!
Here's the link to the Henry Glass website. I'll have a list of where you can get it up very soon!


I'm so completely thrilled with this collection! I hope you and your boys will love it too!  

Sunday, October 23, 2011

To Market, To Market....

Well, I'm off to Houston this up coming weekend for the International Quilt Market. I won't be exhibiting, but I will be walking the show visiting old friends, and passing out FREE QUILT PATTERNS for my new boy's collection SUNSET BEACH with Henry Glass Fabrics.  So, if you are going to be there, stop me and grab one!

I will also be doing a CONTEST for all of you shop owners, and independent online stores who place an order for SUNSET BEACH, either with Henry Glass, or any major distributor ( Brewer, Checker, E.E. Schenck, Suziq). I'm still working on the prize but I think it will have something to do with sewing up a free sample of any of my patterns (of your choice) for you to display in your store along with your new fabric when it arrives! (because patterns help sell the fabric don't cha-know)! And for you online stores... maybe some free pattern packs, in place of a free sample- since you can't really display a sample online, unless of course that is what you still want;) 

Anyhoo- here's what you need to do:
1. you must post a comment here under this post with your order number from either Henry Glass or your major distributor.
2. and "Like" my Hot Scott Patterns Page on Face Book. That's it! (oh, and a way to contact you).

I will randomly pick a winner when I get back! 

On a side note....go check out the new Henry Glass website!!! It's awesome!
Okay, have a lovely week everybody!

-Lucy

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Sunset Beach

Alright!
I have been given the go-ahead to promote my next fabric collection! I am soo excited! You have no idea how long this collection has been in the making! It's a tribute to the 70's surf/beach wear inspired by my childhood in San Diego, California.
 Sunset Beach is a hip BOYS Collection! (Yay boys!) I hope you will love! You can bet there will be some great Hot Scott Patterns to go with!

Fabric shops can Pre-order Sunset Beach in October! Just check with your Sales Rep. or you can go through the major distributors.  As for you sewers out there... make sure you ask your local Quilt/Fabric Shops to carry.......