[I just returned from Quilt Market, a fabric trade show in Houston, where my debut line with Andover Fabrics was previewing. I had the chance to interview a few other talented designers + am so happy to share their incredible words of wisdom and encouragement while I am traveling again this week. I hope you enjoy!]
It was such a treat to connect with Jennifer Moore of monaluna and her husband, David, at the show. Jennifer also took Holly Becker’s Blogging Your Way class, and it is always fun to meet other alumna out there in the real world. She has a wonderful, fresh energy that translates beautifully to her fabrics. Jennifer has been getting a ton of great press lately, so I am flattered to have her answer a few questions. Here’s Jennifer –
What are you most excited to be showing off at this Quilt Market?
Our new collection, Taali, is coming out in 3 weeks. Sewing samples for the booth was exciting. This was my first time sewing with it — and I love the feel of it.
What keeps you inspired?
I respond to traveling — seeing the world in a fresh way, even if it isn’t very far — just a hike. I love getting out and noticing things in a fresh light.
What one piece of advice would you give someone who wanted to pursue their own creative dream?
Stick with it. It’s easy to get discouraged or off track, but find what you do well and stick to that. And go to trade shows — it’s amazing how many people and connections you make.
Filed under Fabric & Sewing, Inspiration, Travels Near & Far.
Tagged with blogging your way, fall quilt market 2011, Holly Becker, Houston, monaluna.
By Kelly
November 7, 2011
[Photos from Descanso Gardens, the Boddy House]
It’s that time of year again, and the school supplies are calling to me. Like clockwork, September 1st rolls around, and I start having daydreams of homework planners and brand new pink erasers. Even when I worked in an office, I tried to find an excuse to buy new supplies in the fall. (Is there any fresher start than a new notebook?)
This year, I have signed up for a few classes. After I got over the sticker shock, I let out a huge sigh of relief. When you are trying to start up your own business or switch careers, it can be a little tiring to be the one in charge all the time. I am always researching and reading books, but I am excited to hand over that baton for a few hours each week and admit that I do not actually know the answers to everything. (I know my family is going to print out this post and ask me if I really just wrote that sentence.) I am hoping some hours of instruction will help me in those dangerous places where I know just enough to get me into trouble. So I am going to be taking the Blogging Your Way course over at Decor8 as well as some pattern making classes at the Sewing Arts Center.
Of course, just signing up has already brought out all of my Hermione-ish tendencies. I have a notebook with a list of questions, and class hasn’t started yet. I am going to try very, very hard not to be the annoying girl in class. Wish me luck.
Filed under Site News.
Tagged with back to school, blogging your way, continuing education, pattern making classes, sewing arts center.