Don't know if it was ever gone, but if I start seeing children's boutique clothing all over the place using denim in conjunction with cool designer fabrics I'm taking full credit for it! haha! Just go with it, OK? It'll make me feel better (read to the bottom of this post to find out why I need a little cheering up right now) ;)
It all started when I posted this picture on my Mezzanine reveal. The oodles of oohs and aahhs I received prompted me to go... hmmm.
Next thing you know I had made another Frida...
A new Kyoko (which has GOT to be my fave version to date!)...
Several Sophie 3-Way Pants...
And a Sydney Euro Hoodie (pattern will debut at Quilt Market and will be available for ordering soon after!)
I'm just loving this denim thing. It goes so well with pretty much every print in my Mezzanine collection and I love accenting it with contrast top-stitching, appliqués, decorative trims, etc.
Oh, and I did promise you another little Quilt Market booth sneak peek, didn't I? Here ya go...
These are podiums or cubes or whatever you might want to call them (to me they look like life sized wooden blocks, like the kind kids are enamored with!) to display my dress forms. They are painted in colors taken right out of Mezzanine. :)
Sooooo, if you've read to the bottom of this post to find out why I need cheering up, the quick & dirty version goes something like this: we built the booth up in our garage (like, put the walls & columns up to see how it all went together), then just as we were ooh-ing and ahh-ing over the beautiful work of art we had created, we hit the garage door opener and stood there in disbelief, open-mouthed as the edge of the garage door grabbed one corner of the booth and brought the whole thing down with it... crashing to the ground! We all screamed OH NO, OH NO, OH NO! (yes, by "all" I mean my mom and my kids too... eeek!). I held it together for the family but I was sobbing inside. The shelf was ripped clear out of the columns and as the columns came tumbling down the top corner of one ripped a huge crater into one of the walls. Jon and I have the same recollection of it happening in slow motion, like in the movies, when in reality it happened so fast we could've never saved it. And if we had jumped in we probably would've ended up with a concussion.
To all of you who follow me on Twitter and gave me all your warm wishes and good vibes as I spilled my heart out yesterday... THANK YOU! You don't even know how comforted I felt. Witnessing this was so painful, but I'm happy to report that it is coming back together VERY nicely. If you'll be attending Quilt Market in a couple of days, be sure to come by and give Jon a big HIGH FIVE for his hard work and dedication.
Here's the Quilt Market info again...
booth #2531
Schoolhouse Presentation:
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (room #305)
booth #2531
Schoolhouse Presentation:
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (room #305)
Love, love the denim, too! I'm so sorry about your booth :( Hope it's all better by Market!
ReplyDeleteWell, to tell you the truth I have been seeing children's clothing mixing denim with cool designer fabrics for some years now, but yours are WAY CUTER! =(^_^)= I especially love 'Kyoto'.
ReplyDeletePatty, it's all so pretty! And I'm glad the booth recovery program is going well.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see y'all in Pittsburgh! xoxo
Cute outfits! I am glad your booth went back together - what a nightmare! Wish I could see it IRL. :9
ReplyDeleteDarling denim, and major booth bummer, but glad to hear it's fixable!
ReplyDeleteI was right there with you screaming "OH NO OH NO!" I could picture it all happening. But be of good cheer and just think of the destroyed booth as a practice for the real booth! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love denim with prints too. I made a dress with this combo too. You can see it in my blog www.sweetemmelie.blogspot.com. I've just ordered one of your kyoko tops. Just waiting for it to arrive. I cant wait!!!
ReplyDeleteLove denim and your fabric really does look fabulous with it! Looking forward to the full photos of your booth!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for stopping by! I can't believe we're leaving tomorrow and I'm sitting here putsing around on the computer... I should be packing! Just wanted to leave you guys with something to look at while I'm gone! BYE! :)
ReplyDeletepatty
Fantastic!! i love those denim.. your fabrics are soo beautiful i have to order more.. :) looking forward for some pics from the Market :D
ReplyDeleteSuper cute clothes! And i do love the denim touch.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about that booth! I am glad that it can be saved. Best wishes at market!
Denim sure is a great companion to Mezzanine, really do like the flower applique on the Sophie 3-way pants.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at Quilt Market, you deserve it after all that hard work! Looking forward to wholesale order the new patterns!
I LOVE the colored blocks, and I wish market was something we laypeople could come to! Good luck, and I'm so sorry about the disaster--better at your house than there, eh? (But I'm thinking that may not make you feel any better!)
ReplyDeleteack! i would've been so sick over the loss of that booth. i'm sorry, hon!!!
ReplyDeletei love all the photos and the denim...i do think you'll be starting a denim revival! :)
Oh patty! The booth! All that hard work.... I'm just glad that it's mending well. good luck at market I can't wait to see the whole thing together!! The products look great!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could go to your show. The sneek peek looks fab:) Sorry about your accident....it just makes ya crazy doesn't it? Love all your yummy goodies! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Blogged about a bag we made using your sweet fabrics...check it out:) We linked back to your blog.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so the denim with your fabrics is GORGEOUS! Yummy! Sorry about your booth... disaster!
ReplyDeleteThe denim looks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your booth. I'm glad it is coming back together.
I want those outfits for myself! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOUCH!!! What a complete nightmare - well i'm glad there was a resolution at least. As for the denim i love it combined w/ just about anything and have been doing that for the last year - i have to say your bright fabrics are just tailor-made to zing up the denim :)
ReplyDeleteI am delurking to say my hands were over my mouth as I read your post! They aren't now, as I am typing, but they might go back as soon as I finish! Thank goodness no one was hurt and your hubby is so handy. Good luck at Quilt Market, your new hoodie pattern is adorable, oh what I would give for an adult version of that!
ReplyDeleteoh no, that's awful - and exactly the kind of thing I'd do. You did really well holding it together - and I'm sure it will end up ten times better when you actually get to market. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteKim xx
Patty, I cannot wait for those patterns!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your booth but looks like you made it to Market safely! Wish I could meet you in person in Pittsburgh-- next year!!!
ReplyDeleteIn love with the patterns already. Can't wait to stock my shelves with it :)
The denim paired with the floral prints is brilliant!
ReplyDelete~Emily
Patty,
ReplyDeleteIt was sooo nice meeting you at Quilt Market! I'm giddy to get sewing! Absolutely LOVED the booth - it looked fabulous!
Eileen PA
I love the denim look as well. I was wondering what kind you use. The ones in your outfits have a great color and look soft.
ReplyDeleteI just love the new patterns. Can't wait to get them and give them a try.
ReplyDeleteI love the 3 way pants pattern can you tell me when it will be available.
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