I’m excited to be part of Fabric Design Weekend at Whipstitch Fabrics coming up this weekend here in Atlanta. Although I’m not a fabric designer, I’ll be talking about some of my own experiments with fabric design and how you can create your own fabric through printmaking, embroidery, digital printing and other methods.

You’ll also have the chance to hear from some true professionals who are just beginning their own fabric lines: Rashida Coleman-Hale of the blog I Heart Linen (and author of I Love Patchwork) will be there to talk about her new line with Timeless Treasures to be released in the spring, as well as Melody Miller who has a fun retro-inspired collection due out from Kokka of Japan this fall. I had no idea these folks lived in my neck of the woods, so what a great surprise. If you live near Atlanta or in the 100 mile radius that we also call Atlanta, come on out and see us.

Friday night we’ll be doing a meet and greet event at the shop from 6-8pm, then Saturday at 11am we’ll be doing a panel discussion to talk about the process of fabric design. This conversation will be geared toward people who want to launch their own professional collection as well as those who want to make D.I.Y. fabric at home. Or even if you just want to listen in and see what it’s all about, you’re welcome to join us. Both events are free and open to anyone. Hope to see you there! For store location and directions, click here.