Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Didja Ever. . . .

Did you ever design something and you thought it was dumb but others liked it?  Well that is sort of how I feel about the latest designs I submitted to a fabric manufacturer.  I realize they probably selected it among the designs I submitted because it showcased their fabric better than the other designs, which personally, I thought were better.  Oh well.

What do you think?



The pattern will come out later this spring, and it is called Star Shine.  It really is a better name than the ones I originally (tongue in cheek) picked out: Purple Puffs and Teal Tufts.  Kinda catchy, huh?  They asked me to change the names.  

I am pretty sure they selected them because they showcase the individual colorways of the fabric line: Teal Essence and Amethyst.  Don't you love those names?

Here are a few of the other designs I submitted.  I think they are more interesting, but may not showcase the fabrics as well.  I continue to learn as a designer, working for the fabric industry.  

I really like this next design, but I suspect they did not choose it because it was so busy, or possibly too difficult to make?



I thought this next one really showcased the lighter colors in each colorway, something hard to do when working with a specific line of fabric.  I liked the soft shading.



I did this last one just because I like stars and think everyone else should also!  Hahaha  But the white background really makes a strong statement, especially with the border stars.  I am sure they thought I was a lunatic for submitting this one.


Well that's it for this set of out takes.  But don't worry, I have more! 

11 comments:

  1. Hi, Reeze -- I like the last design the best. I think the design of Star Shine but not with all-the-same fabrics. (I realize it's a fabric line promo -- but my style is scrappy so I would mix up the prints a lot.)

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  2. Love the colors, I really like them all, but I do like #4 and #5 the best. It is wonderful that you are able to design for fabric companies. Awesome work. Purple sage and teal we meet again.

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  3. I would day that #3 is my least favorite - the others I love. I will say that I usually don't particularly like quilts that have lavender in them but your first one caught my eye right away; I would definitely think about making it.

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  4. Really like the last one. Will you ever have the pattern available. BTW finished to Seminole Sampler from Houston. Thanks for the class.

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  5. I LOVE the first two because of the depth created by the ombre effect. To each his own....

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  6. I love the ones they chose, but Lunatic is amazing!!! (I'm sure that's not what you call it, but I just happen to think it's perfect!!). I love the way the ones they chose show off the gradient of the fabrics (now I want the whole line of both of them), but I want to make Lunatic!!!

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  7. I absolutely LOVE the first two. The gradients are so fun! I like the others as well, but I love the first two most.

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  8. I really like #4. The lighter colors set this block apart. Of course, I like the ones they chose, too. Good choices. Do not like #3. It's just too busy for me.

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  9. I really love the first two, the gradual transference of color is beautiful! Would buy this pattern in a heartbeat! Love the stars as well, can't help it...just love stars...

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  10. I love the second one with the soft shading.

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  11. I like #1 & #2 - from a longarm quilter's perspective, they'd give great opportunities for some awesome quilting!

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I'd love to know what you think! Thanks for sharing your ideas.