As anyone who reads this blog knows, I have been working towards launching my sewing patterns for quite a while now. I have been designing and making original things for years, (I made the “Spacewalk” quilt for Rory when he was 2, and now he is 10) and I am so excited that I am getting the chance to share them with the world.
This weekend I am launching them with Creative Abundance at Australian Quilt Market, which is a trade show. I was so excited when Creative Abundance took me on. Not only do they distribute to Quilting and Patchwork shops worldwide, but they are warm, friendly people with integrity and a real team attitude.
The first 8 patterns will be ready for sale as soon as the retailers start buying them. Once I know who will be selling them, I will add a “stockists” page here so that you can find them too.
The last two will be available later in December. Apologies for the very reflective photos. I will take them out of the plastic envelopes and take individual photos in the weeks to come, when I do some GIVEAWAYS. Right now though, I am too busy getting the last of my samples ready for this weekend. I have a couple more faces to sew onto Monsters Chefs and a few ribbons to tie and pegs to decorate! If you are a retailer, and will be visiting the show, come and say hi. I will be the slightly nervous one, with a big grin on my face.
Congratulations! That is fantastic news!
Thanks Carmel :-).
Congratulations! Looking forward to trying out your patterns. Love the space walk one great for a Grandchild.
Thanks Maddy,
I hope they live up to expectations!
take care, and happy sewing.
Congratulations Claire, and best of luck with the trade show! The patterns all look fabulous! R xx
Thanks Rachel!
Congratulations! I know from my local patchwork shop that when she orders her stuff from Creative Abundance, it comes promptly.
I do hope that I see your patterns at Ballarat Patchwork soon. But I know Erica will more than likely put them in at Under the Mulberry Tree, so I can always get one there. I sooooo want the Bunnies!
Best wishes
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm Robyn!
Oh wowee Claire!! You’re my hero. It’s been a long road by the sounds of it but well worth it all.
oh shucks Barbara, thanks!
I totally cried when reading this post – BEST NEWS EVER and you are a complete superstar. I\’m SO excited for you – what an amazing achievement. You have *always* been an inspiration to me as a friend, mother, daughter, and sister – and now, too as a businesswoman.
From little things, big things grow.
M
Oh Michelle,
You are the loveliest friend, your comment mans a lot to me (understatement).
Your Monster Chef enjoyed hanging out at AQM, but can’t wait to come and live in your awesome cake kitchen – his/her natural habitat.
This is wonderful Claire! They look lovely 🙂
Thanks so much Andrea!
Oh my goodness, I’ve been busy and totally missed this. Congratulations, I’m late to the party but that is fantastic news. Your patterns look sensational, I just love the bunny in particular. That play tent is fabulous too. Great work.