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
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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.