I'm so excited to announce our very first pattern- The Cheryl Half Apron! This one-size-fits-all apron is a gratifying project for both beginner and experienced sewists. It's designed to show off your favorite fabrics while keeping tools at hand in the kitchen, garden, or studio. Wear it to keep tidy doing chores around...
I really enjoyed the Amish Quilts from the Esprit collection displayed at QuiltCon this year. The story behind the acquisition of these quilts feels incredibly genuine and speaks to the greater purpose of QuiltCon, which to me is inspiring others to make things by hand.From what I've read, Doug Tompkins,...
I am rather smitten with this Wiksten Tunic. It's been on my "sew this!" list for ages and I'm so glad I finally got around to making it. Like everyone has been saying, the sewing was really simple and straightforward. No darts! I like it both ways - with and without...
Based on the simplicity of the Day Pouch but with more functionality in mind. I'm excited to introduce you to our new bag! Its namesake comes from a dear friend of mine. :) After a harrowing experience of leaving her Day Pouch behind, Meg asked me to design a pouch...
I had such fun putting together the Maisilene Gift Guide, that I decided to make one for the Sara Parker Textiles blog, with a focus on sewing. These gift ideas could be for a skilled sewist, or a beginner just getting their feet wet. I hope it gives you some...
28 quirky and thoughtful gift ideas for that exceptional friend you'd like to give a little something to this holiday season. p.s. these are not affiliate links and images credited to linked websites. For the friend who loves stationery Bari Zaki's Studio in Chicago is a world of beautifully curated...
This new collection of colorways and prints has us ready to make all the things for the cooler season. We're thinking long tunics under chunky sweaters, table runners and napkins for festive gatherings, and maybe a few throw pillows here and there. :) For our newest design, I was inspired...
Fall is here and the holidays are just around the corner, which means you might be thinking of hosting a brunch or dinner for your family and friends real soon! Set the scene with a unique tablescape. Choose natural fibers for your napkins, table runners and table cloths. Play with...
Wandered around the yard last week to photograph fall.
Announcing our next Open Studio + Recycle Drive! Please join us Saturday, November 9th, 2019 from 10-4pm at our home studio located at 124 Whispering Springs, Athens, GA 30605. This year, we'll be collecting fabric for recycling! So please bring along any unwanted textiles and we'll do the rest! Fabric...
Although I'm slowly chugging away at the designs I showed you in Paper to Print II, creativity sparked and we have a new design in the mix! More on that below... But first, I wanted to show you my progress on the floral pattern I've been determined to recreate. Here's...
Wave, color pencil, 2019. I've been away for a few weeks for a family medical emergency. Everything is okay and I'm back now, but it's taken me longer than expected to get back into the groove. I've been making these color pencil drawings as a way to recover and generate...
A new print in the shop! I’ve had this drawing hanging on my wall for a while now, but I wasn’t sure how to handle the color separations until recently. I wanted the print to feel like driving home through the countryside on a warm clear night. Using only four...
Now it’s time to think about imagery in repeat! This is the fun part. Screenprinting is our mode of transportation over here, and thinking about how this simple printmaking method shows up on the yardage table is part of the fun for me when designing a new print. Screenprinting is...
A new batch of little notebooks made from screenprinted and letterpress-printed test prints are now in the shop! Every time I print a card, or a paper print, I do a quick test to check the registration and the ink colors before printing the run. Over time, printers accumulate stacks...
I thought you might like to see the process I take to go from paper to print. In this series, I’m going to show you how I consolidate my ideas and turn my drawings into a printed textile. Every time I start a new pattern, I tend to go through...