Rustique by Emily Herrick

The idea for Rustique started over 2 years ago as a tribute to my husband. He is all about the outdoors; Mountains, wildlife and hunting are his greatest passion. I wanted to design a collection that would include some of the common rustic themes that he enjoyed but in a way that was pleasing to me. I chose some of his favorite things: Deer, Antlers and Quaking Aspens, and mixed in some of my favorite geometric elements. The images and motifs are rustic in nature but the contemporary design and vibrant color palette are the perfect combination. 

I like to say that Rustique is a little bit Rustic and a little bit Chic. The masculinity of the Rustic sides shows through in Embossed, Adirondack, and Sharktooth.

*Embossed

*Adirondack

*Sharktooth

We feel the femininity of the Chic side with the florals peppered about in Yes Deer and Crosscut. Of course the color palettes differentiate the rustic and chic as well.

*Yes Deer

*Crosscut

One of my favorite prints is Park City. I like to play around with different design elements twisting and turning them to create a secondary image. The "Snowflakes" are the same deer as in the "Trophy" print. Using a hexagon shape gives this print a modern feel, while the touch of wood grain lends itself to the outdoors. 

*Park City

Trophy is my second favorite print. I enjoyed taking one element and mixing it with another. Changing the antlers into branches and adding the leaves and blossoms was one of my favorite creations. I love the tiny bits of color in the blossoms on each print. 

*Trophy

What's your favorite print? Maybe my twist on the Chevron or leaves?

*Feathering

*Leaf Press

Rustique fits in perfectly with the Adirondack/Aztec trend in design right now. Everywhere you look there's modern twists on these rustic designs. Several of my new quilt patterns were influenced by this design trend. My version of a medallion quilt is Jackson Hole.

The quilt is put together in sections and can easily be broken down into a block-of-the-month/week. 

Tuacahn was inspired by an aztec rug I once saw. I've been saving the idea for the perfect fabric and I finally got my chance to make it with Rustique. Once I realized how easy this design would be to piece I got started and didn't stop until it was finished. 

Scottsdale is a direct interpretation of a common aztec design and pieces together in a quick and easy way. 

I wanted to carry the deer theme into a quilt with Big Game and use fusible applique to create a simple and graphic design.

All of these patterns and more can be found in my online shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyoldladies

For more information, please visit my blog, Crazy Old Ladies. 

Emily

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Please tell us which pattern is your favorite and we'll randomly pick one lucky winner who will receive the bundle of Rustique pictured below! 

Congratulations to our winner--

Sweet Dreams Quilting who said...

"I love them all but would start with Scottsdale. The fabric line is awesome!"

Oh Baby! Cynthia Rowley & Michael Miller Fabrics

How could I not start our Cynthia Rowley post with this baby pic?! She's the CUTEST!

*The baby blanket pictured above is ABC Scroll in Girl

And how about this one?! Totally adorable.

*The bloomers pictured above are made with Bows in Citron

The quilt that Little Baby C is sitting on was designed by Susan Emory. I love how the circles showcase the patterns- It would be so simple to switch out the fabric to showcase your favorite ones!

Susan used her Creative Grids Circle Savvy Ruler to make her perfect circles.

The "Oh Baby" quilt pattern will be available on our website soon!

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Pink, Coral and Citron make a vibrant color story for a modern nursery! Trenna Travis styled this adorable room using Animal Silhouettes in Coral & Citron, ABC Scroll in Girl and Rabbit Repeat in Coral.

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Not only is this collection perfect for baby, but it's great for toddlers and big kids too! 

*Bunny Scallop in Pink, Astra Dress Pattern

This is such a whimsical, fanciful photoshoot... and oh so dreamy!

*Rabbit Repeat in Pink, Pin Dot in Petal, Gatsby Dress Pattern

And, we didn't forget the men (or cowboys) in your life ;)

*Animal Silhouettes in Mint, Rabbit Repeat in Blue

Isn't he a total charmer?!

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 To view the entire "Oh Baby" collection and the rest of Trenna's lovely photoshoot, just click on the link below and scroll through--

Cynthia Rowley, "Oh Baby" ISSUU

We are so excited about this collection and we want to share it with you! 
Tell us about your favorite color combo for spring. I'm really loving mint and citron... but lavender and coral are closing in!

Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram too!

Don't forget to post your projects on Flickr~ we love to see what you make!

Comments are now closed. Thank you for participating! Congratulations to our two lucky winners!!

Melissa who said...

"I can't catch my breath....I want it all! Love, love the mint with a little navy thrown in...."

and 

WandaFish who said...

"I was looking for a little inspiration and you've given me bucketfuls!! Wow, what a super cute collection :)

I'm loving pink/coral and navy/coral combos for Spring. Thanks for the chance to win!"

xo,
kait

MMF Glitz Blitz: Jess Abbott the Sewing Rabbit!

Hello Michael Miller Fabric lovers! My name is Jess Abbott the Sewing Rabbit, and I am honored to be here today.

Gold. Metallic. Polka Dots. 

Is there really anything else that needs to be said?  Lol. When I first saw a swatch of this fabric, I nearly ripped it out of the Michael Miller Fabric rep’s hands. Everything about this fabric is perfection. To be asked to create something with this fabulous material? Well, that is just the icing on the cake.

When working with geometric prints in apparel, I like to break them up somehow.  Which is why I chose to sew ‘Look No. 6’ from the Five and Ten Designs Volume One eBook. The piping design within the bodice was ideally suited to work with the fabric, and really make the dress pop. With white and black being on trend, the gold metallic polka dots make this the perfect kids party dress!

Naturally, every little girl loves her accessories, and this fabric covered notebook is just the ticket. An easy DIY project for showcasing your latest fabric obsession, while bringing your journals to life.  All in under 5 minutes, with no sewing involved.

Materials Needed:
●    Composition Notebook
●    ⅜ yd fabric
●    Fabric Spray Adhesive
●    Ribbon
●    Pins (to hold fabric in place while it dries)
●    Scissors

Instructions:

1.    Measure around the notebook, from the front to the back cover, and cut around. Be sure to add extra fabric around the sides to be able to fold over the front and back cover later. At least 1” all around is recommended. If you are using a light colored fabric, you may want to double up, and add a ‘lining’ fabric. 

2.    On the wrong side of fabric (the fabric that will go against the notebook), spray the fabric adhesive. Do this in a well ventilated area, as the fumes can be strong.

3.    Immediately after spraying, wrap the fabric around the notebook. Be sure to smooth out any bubbles that may appear in between the fabric and the notebook. 

4.    Using your scissors, clip the excess edge at the notebook’s binder, removing about 1” of the fabric. 

5.    Fold down the top and bottom edges of the fabric to the inside cover of the notebook. Repeat for the outer edge. Add extra glue if necessary, and secure with a sewing pin to ensure a firm hold while drying. Repeat for back cover.

6.    Allow the notebook to dry. 

7.    Attach ribbon by wrapping around from the front to the back, and tucking inside the notebook’s cover. Secure with glue. Make a bow with your ribbon, and glue to the front of the notebook. Press down gently to secure, allow glue to dry.

And there you have it, a fabulous recovered notebook!  Utilizing your fabric scraps, and making the perfect accompaniment for your handmade outfit in one fell swoop.

To see more of the dress featured above and the rest of the Five and Ten Designs, Volume One collection, click here.

Thanks again so much for having me here, I absolutely adore Michael Miller Fabrics. 

Happy Sewing!
Jess 

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In honor of our first Glitz Blitz post, we're giving away two bundles of our fabulous metallics!

We'd love to hear what you'll create with it!

*COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED! 
Thanks to everyone who participated-- and stay tuned for more glitz and another giveaway!

***Congratulations to--

Erin who said...
"Definitely summer dress for my tiny toddler!"

&

Little Ella Lu who said...
"This fabric looks so fun! I think it would be great for holiday dresses and skirts."



 

Birds of a Feather Flock Together!

...Feather Inspiration... 

1. Pink Feather Ornament from One King's Lane 2. Feather Fan Dinner Napkin from Coral and Tusk 3. Feather Garland from Paper Source

I love feathers. 

I love them in bright colors for craft projects, hand drawn or painted, dipped in gold, on actual birds and especially, ON FABRIC! I'm so excited about Mark Hordyszynski's new line for Michael Miller Fabrics called, Birds of a Feather!

As soon as the fabric arrived, I made Little O a dress and took some photos while we practiced our yoga moves... in boots :) Love that girl!

Pattern used for dress- The Wednesday Dress by Cali Faye

Last week I chatted with Mark about his new collection, Birds of a Feather, and here's what he had to say about each pattern:

Tweet - "Birds have always been popular throughout the years, with trends specifying (sometimes without specificity) which particular bird is singled out - the owl, swans, and flamingos are always good - so I chose to do a very generic bird. Inspired by the no-nonsense form of Scandinavia design, Marimekko and the Modern Quilt Guild, simple shapes suggest more detailed parts such as a tear drop shape for wings, or sticks for feet, or a triangle for the beak or crest, or tail feathers."

Scwambled Eggs- "I think of alien space pods from sci-fi B movies from the 50's." 

Twig- "is a fractured stripe."

 

 Quill - "I had been experimenting with combining the almost rigidly drawn outline in the shape of a feather with the very loose, again very simple and almost suggestive, stroke of a marker of paint brush."

*Instructions for the standard size pillow case will be available for free on Mark's blog: www.madhatterofmaui.blogspot.com

*The machine embroidery can be downloaded (for a small fee) at the digitizer's website: www.theneedleworkfactory.com. 

  

 *for information about the bucket hat, pictured above, contact Mark through his blog.

Nest - "a cute little no-nothing print with limitless possibilities. again, simple is good."

Mark made an adorable reversible bucket hat for a newborn using Tweet in Aqua (pictured below)

For some really great feather DIY projects, check out Scrap Hacker. And for a tutorial that mixes paper feathers and glitter (pictured below), visit Hand Crafted Parties. 

For all of you feather fans out there, comment to win a bundle of Mark's new collection!

 

Happy sewing!
xo, kait

COMMENTS ARE CLOSED!

Congratulations to our winners--

mynanamaree said...

"Adorable fabrics ~ my granddaughter would absolutely love something made with them. ♥ Thanks a bunch for the chance to win!"

and

marymcnultydesign said...
"I just love this fabric. Cant wait to make something with it."