If you read this blog, then you are a fan of Michael Miller fabrics or Kathy Miller. Well. (Insert first of wicked giggles here.) This is not Kathy Miller. (Insert second, more slightly wild wicked giggle here.) I have HIJACKED Kathy's blog! (Insert wild, out of control cackle here Muaa haa haaa!)This is Sandi Henderson of Portabellopixie. And before you call the blog police, Kathy has asked me to fill in today and guest write. But I'm going to pretend she doesn't know about it because it's more fun that way. ;)
Let's see, so I am supposed to talk about me. Well, in case you aren't bored to your gourd from reading about me on my blog, then here is the scoop! I am a lisenced designer for Michael Miller Fabrics. My first line, Ginger Blossom is just about to hit stores. In the next few weeks everyone will be able to play with it! Working with Kathy and everyone at Michael Miller has been so wonderfully rewarding that we decided to start right into a second line after the artwork for Ginger Blossom was completed. That second line will debut in May and will be in stores shortly after that. So there will be lots to play with in the next little bit!
My background is in children's clothing design, and along with the second line of fabric, we will be releasing our first line of sewing patterns. The line consists of 4 patterns for boutique children's clothing. What is boutique clothing? To me it means super cute and very well contructed, while still being wearable! Here is a sneak peek of one of the patterns to be released this May at Quilt Market. These patterns will go beyond a regular "how to" in that each one will have an inspiration section that will really show how to make the most of the pattern. Dozens of beautiful photography to dazzle and delight. Crafting and sewing are again becoming cool and sewing for children is a huge part of that!Let's see, before I go, how about I give away some fabric? We had a little giveaway over in my land recently and only one person got to win, so I'll spread a little textile love over here too. Leave a comment and TWO (whoa) people will win a fat quarter of each print from Ginger Blossom. From me to you. Just don't tell Kathy I hijacked her blog or we won't get to do this again. shhhh.. muahh ha ha (You should totally give the wicked laugh a try, it's good for the sould every now and then.)
284 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 284 of 284You go girl...first fabric, then patterns. All are lookin' good!
Everything is so beautiful!
I cannot wait to get my hands on some of that fabric!
Love the fabric and can't wait to check out your blog!
Ooooh, ooh! Love your ginger blossom prints. Thanks for the chance to win!
I've been eyeing this fabric-it's really cute! I'd love to win :)
Oh very cool! I've been eyeing your fabric on other blogs!
Good grief, you will need a dump truck to put all these names into for the drawing. Hope it shows you how much everyone loves your fabric and the pattern is to die for...which I can picture my granddaughter in, now!
Keep up the great work!
The fabric is delicious and I will anxiuosly await the release of the patterns, if it is associated with MM it has got to be cute.
I love the fabric and can't wait for the patterns. I just need need to find some kids to sew for...
Love the highjacking ~ love the fabrics!
Fabric is my guilty pleasure - and yours is just beautiful!
Lorrie
Well, I'm comment #212. Yikes! But it seems like a lucky number, doesn't it? Actually it's my husband's birthday (Feb 12) so it MUST be a lucky number.
Anyway, I want to wish you best of luck with the new line. It's absolutely gorgeous! Now I'm off to your website to find out where I can find it.
Heather
I just ordered some of your beautiful fabric, but one can always use more fabric right! Especially when you win it!
Good luck with the new line and I can't wait to play with it!
Caroline
Love this blog...LOVE the fabric, cant wait to buy some and have a play with it!!! marnie
Ohhh...I LOVE your pattern! Can't wait till my fabric arrives ;)
Woohoooooo!! Pick me, Sandi! Pick me, Sandi! I *really* want that fabric! It looks like very fun fabric - to go along with your fun personality. ;)
Crossing my fingers here in TX,
Betsy
Hellooooooo from recent blog obsessed girl in Texas! I have been burning the midnight oil going from connecting all the cool designers/bloggers/free tuorial wonderful people makers/fabric makers/inspiration to get off my booty and sew for my kiddos people out there!!! And to find a chance for some free GINGER BLOSSOM is something I can't pass up!!! You ooze cozy, comfy, fun, laughing princesses! I love it and can't wait to hold it, covet it...and hopefully make something my daughter will be proud to twirl in!
Love your new fabric. How cute! -Marie
y'know--i was reading your blog before you became a high-falutin' designer--congratulations!
Doki
muahh ha ha -- you're right! love that dress ... those lilies in that colorway are my favorites
oh baby, enter me in the draw too!!
My friend just introduced me to your blog today & I love all your cute fabrics! I have always loved to sew. My mom instilled that in me from a very young age. Being named after the Sound of Music, I have always dreamed of making my family matching outfits...only not from curtains! :) I would love to get some of your fabrics. Here in Maryland, there are not very many fabric stores and I feel very deprived. :)
~Liesel
Sandi,
I love your fabrics. I am soooo new to blogging, in fact I started today! I hope you don't mind, but I added a link to your blog on mine ;) While I really hope I get picked to win, I am just happy to finally be blogging, after all of my "stalking" LOL! Oh and congrats on all of your success!
The evil laugh got me. Love the fabrics as well and that dress??!!?? Oh yeah -- and I can get the patterns soon?!? Oh yeah, I have a little princess that is gonna be SO happy!
Can't wait to see the patterns! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hijacking a blog - how original! Count me in for the draw . . .M.
What a fun giveaway. I am looking forward to those patterns. Thanks for this post. I love your blog.
love the fabric, and the dress!
I can't wait to see the patterns!!
These are some super cute fabrics! I love the colors! :)
I would love some of your Ginger Blossom!
Thanks for the chance!
Looking so forward to getting your prints; they are beautiful!
Oh goodie, I love fat quarters and can't wait to play with your new fabrics. Wait....I leave a comment here and you just send me the fabric? I don't know how you'll know where I am.....
Yipee, send me some of your lucious fabrics!
Can't wait to get the fabric, but I am super excited about the patterns!!!!!
I can't wait to see the patterns and the fabric is gorgeous too.
Please tell me that I'm not too late!
Missy
Love the fabric!! Would look great on my little girl!
Tonya
Love the fabric!!! Can't wait to use some : )
LOVE the new Ginger Blossom line and love giveaways too-please enter me into the drawing!
That fabric is so beautiful!! I would love to win!
wowow what a fantastic dress and that print is amazing!if you made i thru all these comments to little old me well done!pick me pick me!
The fabric looks fun... it would be great for one of my modern quilts.
Oh, I just love your new line! I'd make super fun use of those fat quarters!
Oh I can't wait for the patterns and all the fabric to play with. Hooray!
I added you to my bloglines and look forward to getting inspiration from you! Dawn
Cutie cute cute! I'm dying for those patterns to come out. What gorgeous fabric and design!
Would love to win some!!!!
Tori
So inspiring to see the fabrics in a garment!
Adorable new fabrics. Can't wait to give them a try.
your fabric is absolutely gorgeous! with 250 comments... my chances of winning some are more than a little slim, for sure, but I'd love to! one of my best friends recently had a baby girl and she's on her on to raise baby Danika. I've told her that I'd be more than willing to help her out and have been searching for great fabrics and patterns ever since. your amazing fabric and wonderful ideas are just the ticket i need!! here's wishing on a star :-)
I love the Ginger Blossom line! Great job!
Absoultely love the fabrics!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on them.
Wow, the fabrics are gorgeous!! I think I could use every single one of them in something and I have never said that before.
I can't wait for the new fabrics and patterns!
Gorgeous, pretty, fun! Do enter me in the drawing. And I'll be buying some of this great fabric as soon as I find some locally. Off to search. . . .
ohhh, i wanna win.pick me. i love ginger blossom fabric and michael miller!!
~danni perez
Wow, that dress is very sweet. I really enjoyed looking at your blog today... look forward to more ideas using your new fabric line!
I cant wait to get your patterns!!I love the clothing I have seen you make for your daughter! I would looove some fat quarters!
Just found peeked at your Ginger Blossom line and LOVE it Congratulations!
Love your new line, you have a wonderful talent!
LOVE that people are finally filling a HUGE gap in childrens patterns! Can't wait for all of it. Congratulations on a beautiful line of fabric!
I can't wait to get my hands on this new line!! It's looks so yummy!
Beautiful! Congratulations on your new fabric line and I cant wait to see the fabrics debuting in May:)
I would love, love, love some of this yummy fabric!
Wendy
Mmmmm....patterns =]
I love the fabric and can't wait to see the boutique clothing patterns! Yay!
Well, at 268 comments, my chances of winning this are so off that I will have to quit feeding my family so I can actually purchase your fabric....lol
I love the first one on the second page....I am too old to remember the name but it had something with plaid in it....
Congratulations Sandi your fabric is georgeous and I would be honored to get some, hint pick me, pick me, just kidding. I cant wait to see what else you come up with.
Your designs are amazing. I love your quilt (that I saw on your blog). That is so beautiful! I can't wait to use your fabrics to make clothes for my daughter! Thanks! -Janice
LOL! Can't wait to get some Ginger Blossom in my sewing room! :-)
I am so impressed! I love to sew for my 6 yr old DG and your boutique patterns have me very interested, and that fabric! So lively and the colors are beautiful. Look forward to having you fill in again! I will look for your fabric and patterns and think of this blog!
lovvve it! can't wait to get my hands on it! :)
Sandi, I love your new fabric line and I can already see my closets busting. Don't tell my husband but I NEED to place an order very soon and get my hands on these.
Also, I'm very excited for your pattern release. The little boutique dress up above is adorable and its so hard, imo, to find fun, hip children's patterns. Thanks so much!
I love Ginger Blossom. I can't wait. And the patterns sound fantastic. I love the idea of learning to make the most of my patterns.
I hope it's not way too late to leave a comment and possibly win some fat quarters. I LOVE your new line. It's fresh and chic and looks very fun to play with.
Ellen
I'm so excited to see the new fabrics and patterns. Can't wait!
I just love the Water Lily fabric. I would love to win!!!!
Absolutely LOVE your fabric!!!...and the dress is darling! Can't wait to see more.
You are very talented and I look forward to seeing more of your designs!
Love the fabrics - Can't wait for the patterns!
The Ginger Blossom fabrics are beautiful. I sew quite a bit for my 5 year old grand daughter. Your featured pattern would be perfect for her.
Can't wait to use that fabric.
Great looking fabrics the blush would make any girl blush with the complements she would receive with wearing a garment made from them. Good luck with the range
Karen
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