The Week That Was: Hanging out with Pat Bravo!
Every now and again I get to head out into the big wide world in the name of work and I get to meet some pretty rad people and go to some pretty cool places!
Last week I was invited by the wonderful folks over at Hantex to The Custard Factory at Birmingham to demonstrate some of the projects that you can make using the Vilene products and the ranges of amazing collections of Art Gallery Fabrics. Sometimes I can’t even believe that his is real life, I mean, seriously, what an awesome way to spend a Friday! And, how cool is The Custard Factory? I didn’t have nearly enough time to explore it all, but wow, there was some rad indie boutique stores, artworks and rad graffiti!
Pat Bravo is one inspiring lady – she own’s one of the most innovative fabric companies in the world, she designs breath-taking fabrics and she driven to inspire and empower those around her, from business owners to hobby stitchers, indie-designers to bloggers. My friends, Pat is a true power house!
Here’s something that you might not already know…each of the amazing collections from Art Gallery Fabrics comes with a digital Lookbook that is packed with inspiration – I’m talking quilting designs, accessories, garments – you name it, they’ve stitched it.
So, now you’ll never be stuck in that place where you are surrounded with fabrics that you feel are too beautiful to begin cutting because you can’t visualise what they can become!
Want to learn another exciting fact about the collections from Art Gallery Fabrics? Well, I’m gonna tell you, because this is rad! The fabric designs that are featured in the collections are repeatedly reprinted (with the exception of the AGF Limited Edition collections…but, I’ll get to that in a minute…so, hang tight!) What’s the big deal about reprinting the designs you say?
Well, unlike many other fabric houses, where fabric designs are printed once and one only, meaning that when the fabric has sold out, its discontinued, gone forever, no more. We all know that feeling only too well…you find that perfect dress you’ve been dying to make over on Pinterest, chasing high and low to find the fabric to make it for yourself, only to realise that you’re outta luck – the print was discontinued years ago! See, reprinting makes sense! It means that you will always be able to get hold of your favourite print - this for me is epic news, news that should probably put my fabric hoarding ways to rest!
One of the most exciting things bout being able to take part in these fabulous press and trade events – aside from meeting up with so many awesome folks – is getting to see first hand the new collections. The phrase kid in a candy shop springs to mind! Not only were there samples of the new Voile and Knit fabrics (which I for one can’t wait to get stitching with!) there was also a whole collection of AGF Limited Edition Fabrics.
These collections are a touch of genius – unlike the main collections, these are created in limited volumes by fresh new designers. Why am I so excited by these fabrics? Because I know these designers! OK, I don’t know them, know them…like we don’t hang out and drink lattes (I wish!) but I follow their blogs, so I feel like I know them! Say Hi to SewCaroline, SaraLawson & AprilRhodes!
These new Limited Edition Collections are amazing – so amazing! Y’all should check them out!
This has to be one of the biggest perks of the job right here – I just wish y’all could have come along and shared in the fun! So, by way of a little treat you sweet folks, I have one bundle of delicious fat quarters from Rapture designed by Pat Bravo herself up for grabs for one lucky Made Peachy Reader!
Trust me, you want to get your hands on this bundle that is for hot-damn sure – Check out the Raputre Lookbook and see for yourself!
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The giveaway is open to everyone – if you have a postal address, no matter where in the world, you can enter! Yay for international prizes! The winner will be pick at random and announced on the 14 July - Good Luck!
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