Hawthorne Threads Blog

Lindsay's Picks - Riviera in Cote d'Azur

C'est si bon, non?! With our latest in house line we invite you to jet-set to the Riviera, where the sea meets the vibrant flavors of French couture, culture, and of course cuisine. This European jewel has captivated artists for decades, and we think you'll be similarly inspired by it's glamorous charm. We divided the collection into two color palettes, Cote d'Azur and Mediterranean. Here's my mood board for the Cote 'Azur color story that pays homage to the jeweled coastline itself. I love the balance of feminine florals and seaside delights, making this group at home both in your kitchen and in your wardrobe. As you can see, we've already sewn up some lovely pieces with these fashionable fabrics. We can't wait to see what you all cook up, so be sure to tag your projects with #RivieraFabric and #HawthorneThreads so we can share! And for more on the above, see our Riviera Pinterest Board.

Hare, There, and Everywhere

From clothing, to accessories, home goods, decor and even jewelry, it seems these long eared friends are "hare," there, and everywhere! Cottontail is our newest fabric collection designed and printed in the shop and, while it's launched just in time for Easter sewing, the collection is fun for any time of the year. Time will tell whether this trend is "hare" today, gone tomorrow, but we think these guys will continue to multiply...well, like rabbits! The dresses above for my daughter and niece are both the Hide and Seek Dress from Oliver and S, available in both Kids and Toddler sizes. The little pillows are an Easy DIY from Andrea's Notebook. Head over to our Pinterest Board for sources for all of the above, along with even more inspiration.

Lindsay's Picks - Valentine's Day 2016

Here's some sugared sewing inspiration for your little loves! You might have noticed my new picks over on our shop home page gallery, this time celebrating our sweet Calliope collection, colored in candy pinks and powder blues. This delectable line is a lovely choice for indulgent days relaxing at home. Since Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday, why not plan a day filled with hot chocolate and journaling, snuggled up with a cozy log cabin quilt. The Little Bits Mug Rug seen above is available for free from Green Bee, and the Fabric Book Cover Pattern is available from Hawthorne Threads for free as well. And of course, it's a fun occasion for a new dress for your sweetheart. My daughter's pretty frock above is the Lily Dress from Green Bee Design, pattern available in our shop. We hope everyone enjoys a very Happy Valentine's Day! See our Pinterest Page for more coordinating fabrics and inspiration sources!

 

 

 

 

Lindsay's Picks - Forest Fables

I could create these inspiration mood boards to my heart's content. Just when I think I couldn't love a collection more, we manage to offer up another line that just steals my heart. Our new Forest Fables collection is near and dear to my childhood, and I suspect it'll stir up your own sentimental memories as well! This storied fabric range comes in two palettes, Glade and Harvest, just wonderful for little boys and girls, and their moms too!

See our Pinterest Page for more on the above, as well as lots more inspiration for creating your own story with our Forest Fables collection! And don't miss the brand new Feathers designs, recolored to match each of the Glade and Harvest palettes!

Lindsay's Picks - Roam in Dusk

(See Pinterest Page for sources)

Last week I featured some inspiration for the Dawn Palette, and I'm delighted to highlight the Dusk Palette of our Roam fabric collection today. Once again my collage pairs some of our fabrics together with some handmade pieces, and some beautiful imagery of our country's wide open spaces. As an homage to where the painted plains meet a big western sky at sunset, this color story features golden yellow, pale pink, elderberry, sage, and stone. We hope you're feeling inspired to make some beautiful accessories, apparel, home decor, and quilts - starting with that Boho Pattern above! Be sure to tag your photos with #RoamFabric and #HawthorneThreads so we can share with your fellow makers!