I've been spending tons of time getting ready for quilt market where I'll be showing my newest sewing patterns made up in my latest fabric line, Country Lane (printed by Windham Fabrics). I'll also be promoting my book, Inspired to Sew, which is due out in January. And while I'm really excited about all of that, I've been keeping a couple other things under wraps. One of those, I've just been freed to talk about, the other I received a contract for last week and I believe word will be out next week. It's all pretty cool.
The big exciting news is my next fabric line will be out this Spring printed by a new company! I'll be with Lecien, a Japanese company, and fabric home of Monica Solorio-Snow, Brenda Riddle and Sarah Fielke et al. I'll not be announcing the name of the line or any of the details at this time, or at market in Houston, but I can tell you that I went beyond anything I've done before and I'm immensely proud. It will be released this Spring at market in Salt Lake City.
I do want to make mention of my friends at Windham, who I like and respect very much. Windham is a wonderful company to work with. My most current line, Country Lane, recently arrived in stores. I love it, and I can't wait to show you what I made with it for this market.
I'm so excited about having my very first solo booth. So because I went and dragged you over here with promises of fortune... Here's a little sneaky peek of bits and pieces of booth #1261... See you in HOUSTON!
tiny bits of my sign and logo... on.... hmmm what is that it's sitting on?
Postcards sent to me by C&T to promote my book...
Izzy taking a little nap in a bag:
Brochures, and ... ooh, are those new business cards?
Dude, have some bags!
my most favoritest sewing technique ... collage.
And all these bits and pieces? You guessed it. For another collage. Part of a crazy whacked out idea I had last night... Can't wait to see how that turns out.
Congrats on all the awesome changes and news, Bari! Can't wait to hear more!
Posted by: Mary | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 05:18 AM
Wonderful happenings for you Bari! Very exciting and can't wait to see what's been in hiding. Big time Congratulations!!
Posted by: Wendy | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 05:51 AM
Congrats Bari! You deserve all the success that has come your way. Truly a talented artist and super cool person. xo
Posted by: Tara | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Bari, you are really rockin the fabric world! I wish I were going to Market so I could see everything up close. Have fun.
Posted by: Paula | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 06:43 AM
That is exciting news!! Can't wait to see your new line, I love them all! :)
Posted by: Monique | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 06:48 AM
Congratulations! Bummer I have to miss Houston this fall.
Posted by: Jamie | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 07:16 AM
How exciting for you! Great news and pretty pictures, too!
Posted by: Cathy A | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 07:25 AM
WOW!! Look at you, Bari! You rock. Such a great LOT of exciting things happening in your corner of the world. I'm so thrilled for you, not at all surprised. You are so talented...Yay! Can't wait for the book to come out. xo Lidy
Posted by: FrenchGardenHouse | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 08:37 AM
Many, many congrats to you on all your successes! Can't wait to see what all you have up your sleeve, Bari! :) See ya in 2 short weeks!!!
Posted by: Patty | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 08:40 AM
WOW!! Good for you Bari - you are amazingly talented. I can't wait to see what else you've come up with.
CONGRATULATIONS
Posted by: Karen | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Congratulations! You are very inspiring and I wish you all the best with your new line! YAY!
Posted by: Melany | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 09:00 AM
That's huge news! Congratulations Bari!
Posted by: SarahB | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Was wondering if this was the news ;o) CONGRATULATIONS to you!! You're just zipping along & it's so fun to watch - so wish I could come to Houston and visit your booth. Next year!
Posted by: devon holzwarth | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Welcome to the family! I'm so stinkin' excited for you... excited for me... excited for us! Our sisterhood just gets better and better. But just so you know, now that you're in the family... you've been voted to make the Thanksgiving turkey AND to host at your house.
Happy, happy, day... and I can not wait to see what you've got cookin' up. No doubt it's going to be spectacular!
Posted by: happy zombie | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations Bari! Can't wait to see your booth - I know it will be beautiful. Good luck getting ready.
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Really really lovely. How exciting. You're living my dream, girl.
Posted by: nanette | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I you want someone to review your book, I would be glad to! You fabrics are soooo nice.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 01:59 PM
Congratulations - wow! What exciting news!!! I am lov'in all the fabrics I see you post!!!
Posted by: Laurie Anderson | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 02:56 PM
congrats on all your news! Wish I could see your booth in person. Excited I get to see you in SLC and with a new line and everything!!
Posted by: Scott | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Congrats on all the great news. Really excited about your book and upcoming line with Lecien.
Have fun at quilt market. Hope to meet you at spring market!
Posted by: Jessica B. | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Wow! Congratulations to you! I am so sad I will not be at quilt market this year. :( But, I will see you in the spring in Salt Lake! :)
Posted by: Missy | Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Congratulations, Bari! Very exciting news!
Posted by: Lori Porten | Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 08:02 AM