Monday, 19 September 2011

i've been keeping a secret...




i'm not really sure how i've kept this to myself but back in march i got an email asking if i'd like to submit some designs to moda fabrics. yup, that's right, i said moda fabrics... i replied saying not on your nelly...i'm kidding, i'm kidding! of course i jumped at the chance and nervously sent off a box of goodies and waited a rather anxious couple of weeks for them to arrive. then i received an email entitled 'it's a yes!' and i let out a rather large squeal of joy heard in several counties and after lots of waiting and several months later, here we are with a stack of sample fabrics and only 6 weeks till quilt market in houston where i shall be officially revealing my debut line for moda fabrics! it's to be called (what else?) 'summersville'...how exciting is that??? i'm so, so happy with how the samples have turned out, the scales are a tiny bit different than the originals, and i'm thrilled - especially with scandi, which has been supersized, OMG, brilliant! there are 8 designs in the range in 5 different colours and guess what??? some of them are coated! that's right, like oilcloth. i can't tell you how much i'm looking forward to seeing the samples of that!
so over the next few weeks i'll be showing you my projects for market - i've lots of things planned and not long to make them in...so what am i doing yapping away to myself here? i'd better go and chain myself to the sewing machine...i can think of worse fates...tomorrow i should be a little further forward with my first quilt and will take some images for you to see. SQUEAL!
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63 comments:

  1. Jacey19 September 2011 at 21:28

    That is a giant secret!! Whoa. I am super excited for your news! Congratulations, and I will definitely be ready with my credit card. ;)

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  2. KLT19 September 2011 at 21:29

    This is fantastic news!! I've loved your designs for awhile now & look forward to see the Moda line! Congrats!!

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  3. Tacha19 September 2011 at 21:30

    whooooooo hooooooooo!!!!! So droolworthy! Now get sewing! If you need any help just give me a shout.

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  4. lamina@do a bit19 September 2011 at 21:36

    WOW WOW WOW... That is fantasic news... Congratulations!!! :)

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  5. sandySTC19 September 2011 at 21:37

    Yay!

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  6. nickynackynoo19 September 2011 at 21:41

    Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!!! Brilliant news!!! Congratulations.

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  7. PamKittyMorning19 September 2011 at 21:47

    Congratulations!!

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  8. Florence Knapp (Flossie Teacakes)19 September 2011 at 21:57

    That's so exciting! Huge congratulations - the fabrics look wonderful! x

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  9. katielicht19 September 2011 at 21:57

    congratulations! they look wonderful.

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  10. LPFish19 September 2011 at 22:08

    So so proud of you x x x

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  11. Joy19 September 2011 at 22:09

    They're awesome! I love the colors and the prints are so delightful. Can't wait to sew with them!

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  12. aneela19 September 2011 at 22:17

    Congrats congrats CONGRATSSSS!!! So happy for you now that you can finally breathe out again....
    Don't your fabrics look pretty???!

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  13. Emma Thomsen19 September 2011 at 22:29

    Congratulations! The colours or so fresh!

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  14. Jan19 September 2011 at 22:34

    Congratulations, Lu! What a thrill for you to have these new fabrics to play with and share with the world - beautiful things are about to be made, I'm certain of it!! xo
    Jan

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  15. Mlle Miracle19 September 2011 at 22:50

    I bought you some fabric a long time ago from your Etsy shop. I made few things with them and the feedback about the fabric was amazing, everybody loves it! That's why your exciting news doesn't surprise me, you deserve it! I hope you'll continue designing wonderful fabrics in the future!

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  16. beth 19 September 2011 at 22:58

    Your work was destined for this!! Congratulations!! I can't wait to see more!!

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  17. Jesse19 September 2011 at 22:59

    Congrats! That is so amazing!

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  18. Tracey19 September 2011 at 23:08

    haha .. thats great news ... I knew you were up to something! Brilliant, brilliant news.

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  19. monika@mysweetprairie.ca19 September 2011 at 23:15

    I heard you squeeeeal from up here in Canada! lol That is terrific!! WOW I have seen the coated stuff. What's it for? I was thinking... bibs or paintshirts? hmmm

    ~Monika
    stitching in Saskatoon

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  20. rebecca 19 September 2011 at 23:19

    Congratulations! What an amazing opportunity!

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  21. WandaFish19 September 2011 at 23:40

    Congratulations!! Love your work, lady. You deserve some proper recognition :)

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  22. lissa20 September 2011 at 01:37

    Welcome Lucie,
    We are thrilled to have you on board.
    -modalissa

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  23. Jennifer20 September 2011 at 02:15

    fun; i hope to find them in my LQS.

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  24. flowerpress20 September 2011 at 03:00

    Congratulations, that's huge!
    They look great :-)

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  25. Megan20 September 2011 at 03:56

    These are brilliant! Can't wait to buy buy buy them!

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  26. Swirlyarts20 September 2011 at 07:09

    How exciting! Congratulations :)

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  27. Sally Waters20 September 2011 at 07:22

    Congratulations - they look fabulous! Can't wait to get me some summersville oilcloth x

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  28. Unknown20 September 2011 at 07:48

    WOW what absolutely fantastic news, congratulations - it must have been so so hard keeping it a secret for so long - good luck at the show ;0)

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  29. The Rainbow Room20 September 2011 at 08:52

    Well done you!!! Your designs are fab...the worlds gonna love them : )

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  30. Unknown20 September 2011 at 09:53

    That is incredible news Lu, congratulations! Your Moda line looks fabulous and I can't wait to see all the projects you come up with... :)
    Emma, x

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  31. silverpebble20 September 2011 at 10:20

    Oh my good gravy. How fantastic! Huge congratulations!

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  32. Anonymous20 September 2011 at 11:10

    Ooh, that's so exciting, congratulations!

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  33. Pipany20 September 2011 at 12:04

    I LOVE the look of your Moda line. How fantastic! Well done you x

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  34. Indianna20 September 2011 at 12:24

    Fantastic work - it's about time Moda had some more bright, cheery modern fabric available. I'm over flowing with ideas, hope it makes it to the UK.

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  35. Flora20 September 2011 at 12:30

    Soooo exciting! They look fantastic and I am double triple excited about the frickin' oilcloth! Such a massive hole in the market for good oilcloth, letmetellya.

    You clever sausage x

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  36. Jessica20 September 2011 at 13:05

    Wow - congratulations! Fantastic news :-) Hope you have a brillant time at the quilt market showing off all your wonderful work.

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  37. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge20 September 2011 at 13:06

    Eek! I need them all!

    Congrats, such wonderful news. I am really excited for you. It's going to be wonderful.

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  38. mjb20 September 2011 at 13:16

    Wow! I'm glad I'll be able to afford your fabric at last!!!

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  39. Jen Walshaw20 September 2011 at 14:02

    Need, want, must have

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  40. harleywife57/ Mickey White20 September 2011 at 15:04

    CONGRATS !!! Absolutley Gorgeous !!

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  41. Brenda20 September 2011 at 15:07

    Beautiful fabrics, lively colors! Congratulations!

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  42. Sharon Pernes20 September 2011 at 15:09

    What a great secret, how did you manage to keep it to yourself?
    Congrats...I can't wait to see it at Market and maybe get my hands on some!

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  43. laputain20 September 2011 at 15:23

    yeehaa! love love loving supersized scandi, but then it was a fave of mine anyway. I wonder if I could replace the roman blind in my new kitchen with it.... (is rented flat so is dependent on whether I can get current dull gingham thing down without damaging fixings etc)

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  44. Cecilia20 September 2011 at 15:35

    Congratulations! They look lovely!

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  45. Sue20 September 2011 at 16:25

    OMG How exciting, your fabrics are beautiful!

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  46. Anna20 September 2011 at 17:58

    amazing!!! I can't wait. :)

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  47. Cristin20 September 2011 at 18:11

    gaah! thats freaking amazing! Congratulations!!! From what I can see I'll be needing each and every print :-) LOVE IT!

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  48. Archie The Wonder Dog20 September 2011 at 18:44

    Congratulations - looking forward to seeing more!

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  49. Laurie Wisbrun | Scarlet Fig21 September 2011 at 00:25

    Super excited for you. They look phenomenal!! Congrats!

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  50. Anonymous21 September 2011 at 01:47

    LU!! That is AWESOME! Congratulations!! I'm so thrilled for you. (Also, sharpening up my credit card in preparation.. wooo!)

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  51. Gretchen21 September 2011 at 21:41

    Congratulations!! I can wait to see more of your line and your new projects!

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  52. diana22 September 2011 at 06:11

    Can I scream with you? :D
    I always loved your fabrics and just awww-ed at them :). What a great chance!

    Congratulations! I can.not.wait to see them!

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  53. Rachaeldaisy22 September 2011 at 10:57

    I love this range, it's so fresh and zingy!

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  54. thea22 September 2011 at 14:39

    Oh my fricking goodness - that A MAZING!!!!!!!!! HUGE news, and so so well earned. You're a gem.

    Go you girl!

    thea.
    xx

    (spoonfulzine)

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  55. Kat - Housewife Confidential22 September 2011 at 19:50

    I have been living in a DITCH as I only just saw this! Wonderful news, can't wait to get my hands on some (esp the coated, have been looking for some decent stuff for my kitchen!) Kat x x

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  56. Helen24 September 2011 at 16:29

    Ah these look really fabulous, you must be so pleased! What a dream come true, well done. x

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  57. Anonymous27 September 2011 at 01:22

    they are beautiful! LOVE them! Congratulations!

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  58. Francine28 September 2011 at 22:21

    Congrats to you and congrats to me (I MUST have that bus fabric - it's amazing!!!)

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  59. LOULA BELLE AT HOME30 September 2011 at 22:11

    How exciting. I don't know how you managed to contain it. Well done you :-)

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  60. Anonymous6 October 2011 at 21:52

    Many many congratulations!!

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  61. patricia zapata17 October 2011 at 19:49

    ok... just saw this on flickr but had to come here to read the whole story. again, congratulations!!

    [hopefully we'll see e/other at Fabric 2.0? yes?]

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  62. Concha1 November 2011 at 11:31

    I absolutely LOVE all of them!! Congratulations!!!! :)

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  63. Rachel at Stitched in Color3 November 2011 at 18:03

    Wow, congratulations! And so well-deserved. I've loved your designs for some time and will be so pleased to get a chance to work with them at last.

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