A PERCUSSION OF DAYS

S P R I N G ! It’s already here! This year is flying by already. Upcoming events: April 11 for Design Week Portland I’ll be speaking on a panel discussion hosted by @stockpiler on Textiles in the Marketplace! Check out their page for more details. May 24-27 I’m running a creative retreat at beautiful @plumnelli focused on nature motifs for textile block printing! Relaxed making in a serene setting. Come join me! Also, what do you think of this cute tee for kiddos? #textiledesign#surfacepatterndesign #portlanddesign #dwppdx #designweekportland #creativeretreat #blockprinting #textileprinting #spring #apples #kidsapparel #kidsfashion (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvy8UErAoMG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nt4afk87y9av

Costa Rica details. (at Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvbFmmEAsnZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nbtq25rg2ukx

Weekend projects. Two pillow covers for the studio with my Soaring print of seabirds and new knitting starts, this one a pattern from @maddermade anthology 2 using @quinceandco finch yarn. 🧶 #weekendsewing #weekendknitting #surfacepatterndesign #printdesign #fabricdesign #textiledesign #textilelove (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAP4K1gHmd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e00xw3uw5t4i

Happy February! It’s been a little quiet on the postings here as I ease into the new year and take time to rest, meditate and read. But I’ve also been working hard on my new personal site and some new pattern and product design! It’s so close to being done! I’m hoping to finish up the deeper content this coming week. Though shhhhhh, it’s actually in soft launch right now if you want to take a peak (link in bio) and sign up for my newsletter! I will hopefully have it all done in the next week! Special thanks to @bri_cheesy for modeling this sport top in one of my prints, available soon in my shop! 🧡 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYcyxWAeQG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kdfdqwypmao6

This fella has been roaming around my head for months and I finally sat down and carved him to life! I can wait to make more projects with him but first were a set of linen napkins and tees. Isn’t the copper ink so cool too?? 🐆 #jaguar #bigcats #blockprinting #blockprintingonfabric #homemadechristmas #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_QJf_BM70/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5fmh81uyqllf

I’m quite pleased with this set of hand-painted and sealed wooden cooking spoons I made for my parents. Thanks for the great idea and instructions, @bonniechristine! 💛 #homemadechristmas #paintedspoons (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_PJU5hwYf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1shcynrsfymht

Many, many years ago, before we knew him, my stepdad caught himself a giant fish. And in that tradition I have never understood, he had it mounted and hung in his house. Over the years it dried and faded and got dusty and looked even grossed than it already was. When he and my mom got a place together she said no way was that fish going to be in display and it was relegated to the basement’s furthest corner where it still haunts the washing machine. As a consolation she began finding fish art pieces, some beautiful and some jokes, to give him each year and over time he started picking them out. I hadn’t heard about any fish acquisition this year so I decided to make him a quilted fish pillow for Christmas from some selections of my found fabric stash. It was a hit! 🐟 #sewing #quilting #fabricstash #homemadechristmas #fishart (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br59hb_hOEH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=27h87gqnwncv

A knit hat for Mama! I used a beautiful and soft chunky weight yarn called Ibis, in the color Odessa, from @quinceandco and a hat pattern called Meat and Potatoes from @twistedyarnshop and then added a Pom Pom. A happy Mama! #knitting #knithat #homemadechristmas #textilelove (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3USk2BXTy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ombd91s4yo1e

A rainy day of drawing, new pattern starts, floral daydreams while looking at the garden becoming dormant for winter. I usually start with pencil or paint but was feeling the simplicity of the iPad today. So many ways to make, and starting is always the hardest for me, so it feels good to just make something! #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesign #patterndesign #printandpattern #floraldesign #fashion #fabric #rainyday #drawing (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrRDF-PgFpL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3xnewur3z49x

Holiday air on Bainbridge. #palette #pnw #homefeels #winter (at Bainbridge Island, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOlSQhBpJv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f2i60a2y129c

I just got some samples of these two prints from my Short Sands collection printed onto @spoonflower’s Silky Faile fabric, which I’ve never used but am excited to test out. What do you guys think of little pouches? They have a pattern for a cute padded sunglasses case I think could be really fun with this Adventuremobiles print! #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #pdxdesign #pnw #oregoncoast #advemturemobile #vanlife #sewingprojects (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBnwB3AiWr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5wk2nttxyqmv

It’s sunny!! I adore the Pacific Northwest, and I love the sound and sight of rain, but I also definitely struggle with the stretches of grey days that seem to go on forever and these dark mornings that make it so hard to get up and dark afternoons that make the day feel over when there are still hours left. It hasn’t really even begun but I’m already relieved for this predicted week of sunshine. It makes everything feel just a little easier. It also makes photoshoot a a little more dateless! 😉 Here Winnie is in a moment of total joy, while also showing off my seagull print “Soaring” on some little pants! #pnw #pdxdesign #textiledesign #surfacepatterndesign #fabricdesign #seagulls #birdart #ocean #pacificcoast #kidsapparel #kidsstyle #kidsfashion (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-hUEmBjEa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6u58y7bprme8

Thanks to everyone who came down to Wild Holiday this weekend to support local makers! Sold through most of the pants and everything with seagulls on it but still have a number of these little bloomers perfect for those cute baby bums! I’ll be listing them online soon so stay tuned! Also taking any custom orders and will have an option for that too. Be sure to check out @wildcraftstudio for more upcoming events and classes, including my block printing from nature class in April. Thanks to little Luca for this adorable baby booty pic! #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #babyfashion #babystyle #babyapparel #kidsapparel #kidsstyle #kidsfashion #pdxfashion #pdxdesign (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5eVG3BCVz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jxic6uwb5005

Little adventurer pants, perfect for playtime! These cotton pants in my adventuremobile pattern, inspired by surfers and camper vans, will be available in limited edition starting tomorrow at Wild Holiday market. Sizes newborn to 2. Visit @wildcraftstudio for details! #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #kidsapparel #kidsfashion #kidsstyle #babyfashion #babyclothes #babystyle #babyapparel #pdxevents #pdxdesign #pdxfashion #adventuremobile #pnw #surfing #vanlife #surfvibes #surforegon #oregon #pnwstyle (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqxq4SAAcGS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xl5u1dlf673z

Sweet Winnie relaxing in comfy cotton pants made with my dune grass print, inspired by the beaches of the Oregon coast. Available starting tomorrow at the Wild Holiday market and party. Check out @wildcraftstudio for details! #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #kidsapparel #kidsfashion #kidsstyle #babyfashion #babystyle #babyclothes #babyapparel #pdxevents #pdxdesign #pdxfashion #oregoncoast #ocean (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqxoKarBeKe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lth5w6mi9by5

Gauzy muslin baby swaddles also work great as lightweight nap blankets for older littles. I’ve made just a couple of these in my seagull fabric, available starting tomorrow at Wild Holiday market! Check out @wildcraftstudio for details on the event! #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #printandpattern #kidsdesigner #kidsapparel #babyshowergift #babyfashion #pdxevents #pdxdesign #pdxfashion (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqxmL4EBSCI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ehi3xkeswmhu

Gifts for the mama-to-be! It seems like all my friends are having wee ones these days. I turned a bunch of my original textile designs into a limited line of clothing for littles. Come shop them this weekend at Wild Holiday market! Visit @wildcraftstudio for details! #textiledesign #fabricdesign #surfacepatterndesign #kidsapparel #kidsclothing #kidsstyle #babyclothes #babyfashion #pdxdesign #pdxevents #pdxfashion #seagulls #birds #birdart (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvDjKahCi-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m0jij20bxdjs