I would like to introduce to you Twisty. You know how much I love pink, right? Well, this time I decided to put it together with orange and add Pure Elements Linen White zig-zag stripes across the length of the quilt. So fun!
This quilt just calls me for a nice picnic out by a lake or in the middle of a grassy field and therefore the photography had to reflect that. I think spring is the best season!
The angular design plus the addition of white gives this quilt a youthful feel. Triangles made of thin strips allows to use each fabric bumper to bumper and not to have any waste.
Twisty is now a kit, available exclusively at Moona Fabrics website. I love Susan and Nicole's store (Check it out, it's great!) Finished size is 52" x 69". Kit includes pattern, instructions and all of this luscious fabric for quilt top and binding. You will receive both printed copy of the pattern and instructions as well as an emailed pdf file.
I have designed this quilt some time ago and offered it to my friend Jackie Kunkel of Canton Village Quiltworks to be sold as a kit. She fell in love and jumped on board inmediately! The quilting motif was done by her, and after sending it back to me I thought the photography has to be done on a barn. We took pictures at the barn of a dear friend of mine in Davie. The result is PURE BLUE JOY! I'm madly in love with blue.... Are you?
The name I picked was Indigo and it goes perfectly with the design and the fabrics.
I love how this design came out. It's really easy to piece!
The kit includes all the fabric as well as a downloadable PDF pattern for the instructions on how to piece this baby, and it's available EXCLUSIVELY at her shop
So, if you are madly in love with blue as me... check it out :)
I must apologize for my looong absence on this blog! A lot has happened in the past few weeks, including my trip to my native Argentina, an expansion of our warehouse/offices, and the usual juggling between fabric design, pattern design, quilt design, you know the drill!
So, I know the girls in the AGF team kept you guys posted on some of the stuff going on here, especially the thing I'm most excited about right now; the BO PEEP SKIRT PATTERN!
I love this pattern and I'm sure you will too!! Featuring double layers & gathering detail on the side, this flirty high-waisted skirt is as easy to wear as it is to make!
The skirt has a zipper on the back of the waist. I thought that because many of you could be a zipper first-timer, a very detailed section with many pictures it's included. Isn't that cool?
You know my CD patterns, they come in a CD containing more than 40-page PDF file with detailed diagrams and step by step hi-resolution pictures. And don't forget that the real size templates are included.
I'm so in love with this skirt! We shot this reaaally cool video promo and I wanna share it with all of you!
What fabric combination do you like most?
This pattern will be available at your local quilt shop next week... but... if you tell me which one is your fave right now you could be taking home THE BO PEEP PATTERN + the FABRIC to make it in your favorite combination free!!!!
Other two winners will be taking the pattern as well (so, 3 winners!)... don't miss the chance!
I'll close the giveaway this Friday this 16th, and will choose the winners randomly.
Oh, and have you stopped by my Facebook Page?? "Like" it and let me know for a double chance on the giveaway, yay!
fab here. i'm extremely happy is finally friday! (bet I'm not the only one)
let me tell you a lil' bit about what we've been up to this week: so the thing is, Pat is coming up with this pattern. it's called the "Bo Peep skirt", and it's one of my personal favorites!
actually this pattern started loooong ago (like... a year and somethin'), when we first got the Modern Affair line. this was the first prototype:
then we decided to drop the scallops and make a few more changes. it transformed into this, which we presented for the first time in Houston 2010 as part of our Paradise dreamboard:
and finally, it morphed into this:
so now that is ready to hit the market, we shot this cool video as the promo, with me starring the whole thing, haha! here's a couple of backstage pics:
As you saw in my last post, we presented this awesome quilt in Pat's showroom, and it got preeetty good reception... many requests for the pattern/kit, so we decided to basically go for it! The kit will be out soon, but the pattern is already available and guess what?? It's a FREEBIE! (yay!)
But yeah, every quilt deserves a great photshoot that does it justice. And since there's nothing I love more than photoshoots, I didn't complain when Pat asked me and the team to take some nice pics of the Modernology quilt; QUILTOLOGY.
I will reveal the final product soon, but here's a lil' behind-the-scenes shots so you can check out the quilt in all its glory, haha.
This time we headed to downtown Miami cause we wanted to give QUILTOLOGY a modern, urban look...
What do you guys think?? Makes you wanna quilt? Maybe this flat shot of the finished quilt right here will do the trick:
I took some nice R&R, even though the constant rain didn't really allow me to do anything outdoorsy...but oh well, staying at home, cuddling up with a good book and spending quality time with the family and the dogs it's just what I needed. Alex took the time to replenish my IPhone with fresh new music, and I'm loving his tunes :)
Well it's that time of the year again when Houston's Quilt Market is right around the corner and it's time to present to everyone what I've been up to all these months. Yeah. Nerve-racking. Still looking forward to it though! I LOVE Houston Quilt Market. But before I start talking about the new lines for the upcoming show, there's still stuff you haven't seen (I'm very behind in announcements). Like for example, Art Gallery's latest in-house collection: BESPOKEN.
Bespoken is a colorful fusion of vintage florals and retro prints with an English flair...
This is the FRESH COUTURE palette... all about turquoise, mint green and luscious purples...
And the LUSH COUTURE palette... with gorgeous pinks and coral tones... what do you think?
And now, a bunch of products we've been making at the studio:
Gotta love some pillows!
And how about this throw?
I ADORE this dress! I could totally see it on a runway, don't you think?
That's the GODDESS DRESS... possible pattern (?) maybe!
This dress is just so much fun. How do you feel about the solid ruffles??
The Essential Tote made with the Fashion Mood and Sequins prints...
And finally an uber-cute pin cushion!
So as you can see this is a pretty versatile collection, very bold in color and strong enough to make a statement with your stitchery... any ideas yet? Like to know, like to know!!! :)
Hope you like this collection as much as we at AGF do!
Bespoken is out now at your favorite local store and online yayyyy!
It wasn't long ago when I presented my new sewing pattern on DVD The Boho Dress. If you bought it, you can see the nice and professional side of it: great edition, beautiful transitions, me explaining all chapters in detail...
But I also want to show you the other side. Now it's time for you to have fun looking at the "behind the scenes" pictures we took, knowing that would make you laugh to see all the oops and ohhhs that happened during filming. I laughed a lot choosing them because each one has a little story to tell...
Enjoy!
Lovely Angie choosing decoration to make the set look its best
I couldn't resist to put many quilts and pillows in my favorite colors... The flower didn't want to stay straight, so Angie was making it behave
Two lovely ladies, Fabiana and Daisy! Fab was in charge of the sound and even if we persuaded Daisy to go to another room, she kept coming back. Looks like she's interested in all the buzz...
But also Fab was my hairdresser... I was so concentrated trying to remember everything
Angie couldn't stop laughing because we had to repeat the scene so many times
Going over some notes on my IPad. I was really fearful to make mistakes...
This is one of the scenes taken from one side. Silence was paramount!
Does Angie look tired? Well, she really was!
My son Alex retrieving one file. Do I look worried? Just look at my face!
Checking light and sound
At the end, she was also tired...
Talking about some details with my lovely assistant Victoria, who is a Fashion Designer and helped me with the technical writing of the pattern I designed.
Having a break and chatting with the girls. This DVD video was so much fun to make!
A still image of one of the scenes
It was an incredible amount of work mixed with an incredible amount of love...
My big thanks to all my team including the sweet Kathy, that even if you didn't see her in these pictures was in charge of all the edition and animation!!
It is a very flattering and easy dress to make, and it has had a warm welcome among the sewing community (happy designer here). The Boho Dress pattern is now available nationwide at your local quilt shop and online.
I read all your comments (and I mean, ALL!), and found the different opinions to be super interesting... I saw that many of you are a little reluctant to PDF patterns because of the whole "having to print it out in 8.5 by 11 and taping pieces together" thing, and I totally get you there! That's the main reason why I'm doing this on a CD with printed templates instead of downloadable (yes, it is instant gratification but it's not that instant if you have to go through the whole printing ordeal, right?) So I hope this format works for you!
And now on to the juicy stuff... THE WINNERS!
Congratulations Peach Rainbow and Nicki Davis, you are taking home the CAPRI BAG PATTERN!
But not only that, I invite you to go to www.patbravo.com and choose your fabrics to make the bag; remember they are 3 fabrics, and they have to be from the Paradise, Coquette or Dreaming in French collection... I'm excited to see what you choose!
Once you're done you can e-mail me to pat@patbravo.com and tell me your chosen ones... after you finish the bag I'd love to get some feedback... (or at least some pictures, lol!)
I'll come later this week and give you the scoop on my newest fabric collection: BOHEMIAN SOUL...
Congrats to the winners and thank you all so much for entering!
Hey everyone! How are you starting this special weekend?
Hope the Easter Bunny hopped around your home and left you some yummy stuff... I remember when my little Alex used to run around looking for his chocolate eggs... Well, time went by and he is a bit too grown-up for egg hunting now, but there's no such thing as being too old to eat chocolate right? So yeah, I had my good dose of sweets this week ;)
Speaking of sweet, I've got some pretty sweet news for you: A NEW BAG PATTERN! Do you remember this mysterious bag I've been posting pictures of...?
Well the mystery is over! I introduce to you: THE CAPRI BAG.
The Capri Bag is a roomy, baggy shoulder tote perfect for carrying your everyday items. It can be worn as a reversible bag with exterior pockets, and it features convenient adjustable handles... I am so thrilled the way it came out!
So, what's so special about this pattern? It's the first of my patterns to be presented in a PDF format... but not the downloadable ones; the Capri Bag pattern consists of a CD with a 40-page PDF file filled with instructions supported by full color diagrams and step-by-step pictures.
Plus, the real-size printed paper templates are included! You don't have to print and tape pages together.
So basically, you pop in the CD to your computer and you're all set to start sewing!
Who wants to give it a whirl? Well just leave me a comment about what you think about PDF patterns: yay or nay? What's your opinion on the PDF coming in a CD with the printed templates included as opposed to downloadable ones? Do you think PDF patterns will eventually replace the regular printed ones? And what do you like best? I think this could become an interesting debate!
For those who leave comments I will be entering your names in my magic hat for a giveaway, and 2 lucky winners will be receiving in the mail:
- A CAPRI BAG PATTERN (CD + printed paper templates)
- Plus THE FABRIC REQUIRED TO MAKE THE BAG -and you can choose the fabrics!
I'm doing pretty good myself, super excited reading all your comments about my new collection Coquette. Thanks so much!
I'm also excited because my new Bohemian Soul fabric line is here and ready to ship to your favorite stores! Yay! I will formally introduce it to you all but not just yet...
Because now I have an important announcement to make that just cannot wait any longer.
Those who are familiar with my sewing patterns already know til this day it was only handbags and a little baby project here and there...
Notice how I said "til this day"?
Well, you don't have to wait anymore; I finally want to share with you my very first CLOTHING PATTERN! It's called the BOHO DRESS and I couldn't be more thrilled about it.
There is a sewing trend that I perceive is growing bigger and bigger, and it's definitely planning to stay for a while... I also have been noticing that there are so many quilters that didn't sew at all in their lives but want to start now... The emails with requests I receive are more or less like these: Can you make a pattern that is simple to follow? or... Can you do an easy and forgiving dress pattern? What about a nice skirt that I can complete in an afternoon... without knowing how to sew! WOW!! These are exciting news!
So I sat down to think. I went through fashion magazines. I teared pages from those magazines. I put them up on my inspiration board. I sketched. And then sat down to think a little bit more. My desire was a dress that could be both functional and easy to sew, without losing its style...This is the result!
As you can see, there are two options to this dress: option A is a short, sleeveless sundress to wear alone or with leggings...
And option B has a longer hemline and features long tulip sleeves...
See? Totally different styles but all in one pattern!
But this is not all.
Lately I've been seeing this sewing trend specially among the younger crowd; it's really amazing to see how young these girls are, and I think it's great that they are dusting off their mom's sewing machines and learning how to make their own stuff. They want to learn. They want to do it. They want cool, quick and stylish. It is also exciting that quilt shops are really happy to see a newer generation visiting their stores and shopping!
So I thought, what would be the best way for them to learn? We all know there's nothing better than a class; having a real person by our side teaching us step by step how to follow the instructions and such is priceless! But not everyone has the time to attend classes; specially college students or young mommys, with their fast-paced lifestyle and crazy schedules, there's really little time to fit a sewing class in there.
Plus, we're talking about girls who didn't have the chance to take home economic classes like a lot of us did, so they might find themselves in the situation of buying a pattern, getting home, start reading, and be like... "WHAT??!! I don't understand!!"
Some of you may be reading this and nodding your head and be like"YES! THAT'S ME!", so I have great news for you: I'll be your teacher! I'll be with you step by step, explaining you all the basic terminology, telling and showing what to do (and what not to do), so you'll end up with a fabulous, error-free dress in no time!
Now some of you might be thinking... "Okay... so... exactly how are you planning to do that?"
Well the answer is: DVD! Yes, the Boho Dress pattern comes in a DVD format, in which you'll be able to follow me by playing it on your TV or computer, and watching me making both options of the dress, step by step, in real time.
How does that sound?
All throughout the DVD there are super detailed graphics, definitions, and close-ups to help you truly understand and learn how to make the dresses; plus, the DVD comes with the one sided, printed real size paper templates, so you just basically have to pop in the DVD, have your fabric, thread and sewing machine ready and you're good to go!
But enough about me talking about it! Here's a little preview of the video so you can get the feel of it...
Are you ready to make your Boho Dress? We started shipping the first orders yesterday. So, visit your local quilt shop, order online... and
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