I’m so happy to be visiting the J & O Fabrics blog today. To share a little bit about myself . . . After working for the Mayor of Nashville for several years, my childhood love of art was rekindled when I went to the store to purchase art supplies as a stress reliever. Two years later, I took a step of faith and launched a collection of note cards at a stationery show in New York. A week later, my designs were being presented to Target where they would eventually appear on a variety of paper products found not only on the shelves of Target, but of Barnes and Nobles and several boutiques as well.
Fast forward to last year …
My work would lead me to a position with Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Entering into the fabric world is a dream come true. I used to sketch out designs for children’s clothes when I was nine years old. Even then, polka dots and stripes were a favorite of mine. So, designing children’s fabric is really awesome. One of my first fabric collections was Remix. This collection is so close to my heart, as I feel it best represents my design style . . . bright and bold colors, with simple and fun designs. When I first received my samples in the mail, it was such a happy day. I fell in love with this fabric line and I immediately wanted to sew something. The only problem was that I had never sat behind a sewing machine in my life. So, I decided to learn. I have been chronicling learning to sew on my blog. My first sewing project was a pillow. It was the easiest of them all. My latest sewing project is Christmas ornaments. I’ll be honest, this sewing project was a bit tricky. (Okay, okay, with the exception of pillows, I’ve thought all of my sewing projects were tricky). Anyhow, I knew I wanted circular ornaments. At first I did a three dimensional ornament by sewing together small wedges, but I didn’t like that the fabric design wasn’t seamless. Then I tried another type of round ornament. After many other attempts, I decided to go with a flat ornament with raw edges. Simple . . . well, kinda. Cutting the fabric was the easiest part, sewing in a circle was a bit harder. In the end, I think the ornaments turned out cute. The tree is simple and sweet. And it makes me smile.
Enter for your chance to win a Stash a Fabric from Anne Kelle !!!!
To enter you must:
1. Like “Ann Kelle” on facebook
2. Subscribe to the Ann Kelle blog
3. Head back over the J & O Fabrics blog post, leave a comment letting us know if you
a. “Liked” Ann Kelle on facebook & b. Subscribe to her blog.
Winner Receives:
Stash of fabric can be one of the following:
Five -one yard pieces of Anne Kelle Designs
OR
Ten -1/2 yard pieces of Anne Kelle Designs
OR
twenty- 1/4 yard pieces of Anne Kelle Designs
You must do all of the above to enter the drawing. The giveaway runs from Monday, December 6th until Friday, December 11 at midnight. Comments must be left on this post to enter. Kelle Boyd the brains and designer behind Anne Kelle Designs will be featured to talk more about her designs, showcase some of her new fabrics, crafts and provide us with more info on printing fabric and creating inspiration items.
Love this!!! I liked on Facebook and I’m following the RSS feed of the blog.
Like? No. I love Ann Kelle fabric on facebook.
I like AK on FB!
I subscribe to AK’s blog!
Haha I like the comment above me about “love”-ing Ann Kelle on facebook. I have done the same, and I subscribed to her blog 🙂
I “like” Ann Kelle on Facebook!
I like Ann Kelle’s facebook page and subscribe to her blog, just love her fabrics they are so bright and funky!
I’ve liked and subscribed to Ann Kelle’s ponderings and color adventures. Having her colors to play with would be grand.
Love this article. The circle ornaments are a cute idea… I made small patch quilts with pictures of family members who have passed on for Christmas gifts this year! So much fun!
I like Ann Kelle on facebook and follow her blog, loving the fabrics
Check….and check!
Five -one yard pieces OR
Ten -1/2 yard pieces OR
twenty- 1/4 yard pieces! OMG…that’s a tough decision for the winner! lol
I subscribed to her blog! What a fun read! 🙂
I already LIKE Ann on FB!!
I already suscribe to Ann’s blog too. 😀
I “like” AK on FB, and subscribe to the blog!
I follow Ann Kelle on facebook and have subscribed to the blog. Fabrics are yummy. Would love the chance to work with a selection of these.
I already like Ann Kelle on FB. However, I cannot subscribe thru RSS feed to her blog – receive errors. Thanks for this lovely giveaway.
I like Ann Kelle on facebook and subscribe to her blog. The fabrics are great. Thanks for the chance to win them.
Count me in too! I subscribed to Ann’s blog and like Ann on FB!
I “like” her on FB and follow her blog 🙂
THANKS for the chance at winning some of her awesome fabrics!! LOVE her style!
Ann Kelle’s designs are bright, colorful and just make you happy. I “like” her facebook and have signed up for her blog. Would love to win some fabric!!
Yes I like Anne Kelle fabrics!!!
Count me in!!
this is a fun giveaway!!! been following her blog.
Followed (am not on FB).
I “liked” Anne Kelle on Facebook♥
I subscribe to Anne Kelle’s blog–who can resist the color and fun she puts into everything?!
Did I miss something…? Who won?!
We will announce the winner on Friday! Thanks to everyone for their participation.
J&O Fabrics Team
I already Liked her and subscribe to her blog. Thanks! I love her fabric!
The winner of the contest is……..
CJ