Tara Reed Designs Blog » fabric http://tarareeddesignsblog.com Fun and Sassy Art! Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Play in the Sand Fabric from Tara Reed Designs in stores now! http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2010/06/09/play-in-the-sand-fabric-from-tara-reed-designs-in-stores-now/ http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2010/06/09/play-in-the-sand-fabric-from-tara-reed-designs-in-stores-now/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:20 +0000 Tara Reed http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/?p=659 Rumor has it, it is summer… You wouldn’t know it if you lived in the Northwest lately.  I think we’ve had one sunny day in June and lots of low 60′s and very wet weather.  But I’m not complaining – I have been very busy in my studio following up on new leads and requests [...]]]> Rumor has it, it is summer… You wouldn’t know it if you lived in the Northwest lately.  I think we’ve had one sunny day in June and lots of low 60′s and very wet weather.  But I’m not complaining – I have been very busy in my studio following up on new leads and requests after coming home from my annual trade show in New York.

I’m so excited to tell you that my latest fabric collection from South Sea Imports should be available at your local quilting store  – ask for it by name!

I’m sure the sun will come out in the Northwest and I will find some time to play with this fun, summer fabric.  If you make something with it, send me a photo, I’d love to see and share!

– Tara Reed

]]> http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2010/06/09/play-in-the-sand-fabric-from-tara-reed-designs-in-stores-now/feed/ 0 Taking my Fabric Trunk Show to Craft Warehouse in Vancouver, WA… http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2009/11/02/taking-my-fabric-trunk-show-to-craft-warehouse-in-vancouver-wa/ http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2009/11/02/taking-my-fabric-trunk-show-to-craft-warehouse-in-vancouver-wa/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:27:47 +0000 Tara Reed http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/?p=404 This Wednesday and Thursday I will be at the “Quilt Party” at the Craft Warehouse Store in Vancouver, WA. If you are in the area, come on by and check it out – it’s open to any fabric lovers or quilters and it’s free!

Wednesday, November 4th – 1 pm Thursday, November 5th – 1 pm [...]]]> This Wednesday and Thursday I will be at the “Quilt Party” at the Craft Warehouse Store in Vancouver, WA. If you are in the area, come on by and check it out – it’s open to any fabric lovers or quilters and it’s free!

Wednesday, November 4th – 1 pm
Thursday, November 5th – 1 pm and 7 pm

I will be the guest this month – giving attendees a glimpse into how fabric is designed. From concept to printed cloth – I explain my process, answer questions and have a great time.  This is the 3rd Craft Warehouse location I’ll be speaking to and have enjoyed each and every one!

The interesting thing that happens is that I break out the sewing machine and create a few things for my “trunk show” before each event.  (“Trunk Show” meaning bringing some samples of things made with the fabric – they had to explain that to me before my first talk.)

I’m almost done with some new projects with my newest line – First Course from South Sea Imports – and will blog about it shortly.  But for now, here are a few pictures from past talks and the address of the Craft Warehouse for this week.  Hope to see you there!

– Tara

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]]> http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2009/11/02/taking-my-fabric-trunk-show-to-craft-warehouse-in-vancouver-wa/feed/ 1 Doing a "Happy Dance" – my new "Play Your Song" fabric line is amazing! http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2009/09/13/doing-a-happy-dance-my-new-play-your-song-fabric-line-is-amazing/ http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2009/09/13/doing-a-happy-dance-my-new-play-your-song-fabric-line-is-amazing/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:57:39 +0000 Tara Reed http://tarareed.wordpress.com/?p=351

My latest fabric collection from South Sea Imports is a big hit with my family.  My son, brother and sister-in-law all play guitar and are fighting for pieces of my fabric.  I have yet to decide who gets what and may just send them all to the store to buy their own!

Musical notes, instruments and [...]]]> MusicFabric-Sept09

My latest fabric collection from South Sea Imports is a big hit with my family.  My son, brother and sister-in-law all play guitar and are fighting for pieces of my fabric.  I have yet to decide who gets what and may just send them all to the store to buy their own!

Musical notes, instruments and messages like Play Your Song and Listen with Your Heart add emotion to the art.  SO… dance on down to your favorite fabric store today and ask to see the “Play Your Song” collection from Tara Reed.

If you would like a free project sheet that includes a quilt, piano bench cover and 2 notebook inserts (all designed by the good people at South Sea Imports), CLICK HERE.  And if you make something you love with the fabric, let me know!  I’d love to post a picture.

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Happy creating!

– Tara

]]> http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2009/09/13/doing-a-happy-dance-my-new-play-your-song-fabric-line-is-amazing/feed/ 3 Play Ball! Sports fabric now in stores http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2008/09/30/play-ball-sports-fabric-now-in-stores/ http://tarareeddesignsblog.com/2008/09/30/play-ball-sports-fabric-now-in-stores/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:31:54 +0000 Tara Reed http://tarareed.wordpress.com/?p=85 Soccer, Basketball and basic sports fleece and flannel are now available at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores.

So if you have any sports fans looking for a fashionable way to stay warm, wrap them up in soft, fleecey goodness!

Or for the younger crowd, why not whip up a soccer or basketball pillow case to spruce up [...]]]> Soccer, Basketball and basic sports fleece and flannel are now available at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores.

So if you have any sports fans looking for a fashionable way to stay warm, wrap them up in soft, fleecey goodness!

Or for the younger crowd, why not whip up a soccer or basketball pillow case to spruce up their bed and give them something no other kid on the team has?

Happy Creating!  ~ Tara

P.S. If you do make something with my fabric, I’d love to see a picture!  Email me!

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Assuming all goes well, my second niece or first nephew will arrive on August 27th. I have to tell you, I think it’s pretty funny that my brother and I are 2 years apart (I’m older) and our kids will be 15 years minus 4 days apart. Go [...]]]> I’m going to be an aunt!

Assuming all goes well, my second niece or first nephew will arrive on August 27th. I have to tell you, I think it’s pretty funny that my brother and I are 2 years apart (I’m older) and our kids will be 15 years minus 4 days apart. Go figure! But you have to wait for the time to be right for you, and I believe these children came at the perfect time for the parents.

And besides, if he had a baby before 6 months ago, I wouldn’t have had my own fabric to use when making a baby quilt. So the timing is truly perfect, wouldn’t you agree?

This snuggle fleece fabric is (or was, not sure!) available at JoAnn Fabric stores. I spent last weekend cutting, organizing and sewing squares. Then I hopped online and ordered a flip Video™ camera — they are very cool and very portable.

What more could a baby want? A warm, homemade blanket featuring the art of “Aunt Tara” and easy access to record all the funny things they do!

~ Tara

P.S. If you happen to find and make something with my fabric, be sure to share!

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