“Les Monsieurs” Have Arrived
And my second collection that was shown at Quilt Market … Les Monsieurs Today, I’m calling all boys … Gentlemen, start your engines! A fun, youthful collection that is about doing what most boys love … racing, building and pretending to be like Dad. Available in 3 versatile colourways. Here is Aviator (a bit earthy, […]
Quilt Market Spring 2013
I have been overwhelmed with a mountain of work since getting back home. But finally I have sorted through images. So, go grab yourself a cup (or glass) of whatever you may enjoy drinking while you relax, sit back and enjoy the visual feast of Quilt Market as I saw it. First up, the non-printed […]
Design Like a Pro
Ever wanted to learn to design repeats for fabric (or any other medium, for that matter) with Adobe Illustrator? My talented fellow Spoonflower designer, MaJo is guiding a Skillshare class in June to teach just that. You will learn all kinds of helpful skills & tricks, and even have access to interviews of other designers […]
“Flight Patterns” Has Touched Down
So Quilt Market has come and gone and my 2 inaugural fabric lines have launched. With great delight, I can finally present to you, Flight Patterns. A collection that is all about the dream of the end of Winter. Colour, fresh air, light breezes and nature coming to life … all from a decidedly feminine […]
The Cat’s Out of the Bag
I am just back from the whirlwind that was the International Quilt Market, and so I can finally tell you that I am happy as a butterfly in Summer to be a member of the wonderful Michael Miller Fabrics family. To be under contract to design for a company that is full of warm happy […]
Fresh Air
Amid the mad sewing rush happening around here, I just took a minute to step out on the front balcony to snap a few shots of this fabulous crabapple that graces our front yard before all the blooms fall off. They only last a few days every Spring, but they are so worth the wait. […]
In with Spring!
Was unable to remain patient this morning while I waited for a delivery of yardage … Yes, YARDAGE!, of my collections, so I set to work. Out with the old, the dingy, the dirty, the dark (winter slush, salt and muck does wonders for an already dreary entry rug). And in with the new! (thanks […]
The 3rd Dimension
I have taken the plunge and decided to participate in this Spring’s Quilt Market! I am therefor stressing myself much more than any logical person would or should as to what to make for my wee little 5 x 10 ft booth. I have to show two very different collections in this tiny space. And […]
Evolution of a logo
I was thrown the quick task a few days ago of producing a logo for myself for the new website of the fabric company with which I am partnering. Thus far I had done the one on this website, but as I am not using the name “Kayajoy” as my official fabric design name, I […]
Happy Easter!
Last year’s decorated eggs. This year there was a bit too much going on over the past week, what with Passover and birthday parties, to get my act together. These were a multi-stepped project that the kids enjoyed helping with. First we hard boiled the eggs. Then, while they were still quite warm, we drew […]
