Floral Waterfall by
Shannon Newlin
Floral Waterfall is my very first fabric collection with
FreeSpirit . I am thrilled and honored
to be able to say “Hi!” here from the
blog and share a little bit about myself and this new collection.
My Artist Journey
I love painting, and I’m slightly obsessed with creating
patterns and unique color combinations. I am particularly influenced by the
beauty found in nature and flowers. My
inspiration for Floral Waterfall began with what I could find easily. I enjoy taking mini strolls in the backyard
or long hikes outdoors. I tend to collect leaves, petals and sticks and bring
them back to the studio to play with.
Here is a little photo of random things I collected in my yard along
side a photo of a beautiful tree taken during a walk.
The dark leaves near the bottom of the leaf collage look
almost like a butterfly! It’s these
type of gentle shapes and colors that inspire me to sit down and create
something.
Pattern Play
In creating Floral Waterfall I wanted to play against a very
detailed floral pattern as well as a print with more breadth and openness such
as in these 2 different designs…
On some days I just love working close up with very tiny
details that go on and on; and on others, I find joy painting loosely as on the
right. In either case, I never sketch things out…I just let my gathered findings
along with my visual memory of my walks guide my paintbrush.
Creativity Together
I am really looking forward to the next magical step in this
creative journey which is YOU!! Now, I get to see all the goodness that can be
created from Floral Waterfall. I truly
look forward to what quilt, clothing, craft project or special item you
create. What will YOU make? I can’t wait to see!
31 comments:
Shannon. Welcome!! Can't wait to be inspired by these fresh and effervescent patterns and colors!!
These prints are so lovely!I'd love to try a drunkards path with them.
I think your fabrics are so cute and whimsical. They would make great pieced wall hangings.
So many things. I love making quilts. But I have a list of bags and clothes I would like to do. Plus pillows this fabric would make beautiful pillows. ��
Just looking at that fabric inspires me....hmmm
This collection looks lovely! I love hearing about the creative process behind the fabrics! ☺️
So fun to read about and see your process! Love the prints and congratulations!
Shannon, beautiful work as usual! Congrats! I
Hi! My name is Sandra and I'm discovering your fabrics. Your patterns are amazing and I love the way you translate nature on fabrics! Have a great day!
Shannon, your color choices are just beautiful!
Probably I would make a garment for one of my 3 adorable granddaughters, but I might get greedy and make something for myself. I recently got a Sonya Philip dress pattern, and I'm itching to use it.
I would create a Magic Treasure Bags made with your great fabrics by my manufacture Atelier Mermaid in Stuttgart!!!
The color palette is beautiful for a quilt! that one print with the black background is so beautiful! I'd love to make a blouse out of that!
I would create a Magic Treasure Bag made with your great fabrics by my manufacture Atelier Mermaid new in Stuttgart!!!
I would make a quilt and pillow to take to the park and lounge in nature and do some sketching.
Shannon Newlin this collection is absolutely beautiful. I would make a quilt with matching cushion cover to put on my sofa in the living room...and maybe a nice table runner...or chair cushion for the dining room..maybe a lovely little jumper suit for my daughter...so inspiring!
I'm thinking a quilt for our mountain house!!!
Gorgeous Prints!
Really love your new designer! Looking forward to this collection!❤️❤️❤️
Not sure I said what I'd make🤔 But maybe a halo quilt! Such pretty art to work with, excited!❤️
Your art is beautiful on fabric. ❤️ Heather
Gorgeous!!! I would make myself some clothing ❤️❤️❤️
Just beautiful! I cannot wait to make a quilt with these gorgeous fabrics!!
Quilting is my passion and I think these fabrics would make a beautiful dragonfly, which is a project on my list of quilts to design and make.
Susan R
Quilting is my passion and I think this beautiful collection would make a wonderful dragonflyquilt, which is on my list of quilts to design and make!
Susan R
I would love to make a quilt for my niece, your fabric collection would be perfect! Kjacobson31@gmail.com
Congrats Shannon on your new fabric range Floral Waterfall, I would love to create a new quilt designed especially for these fabrics!
Thanks for sharing your process! I like to find inspiration in nature and it's patterns too. I'm a biologist, and studying to be a teacher, and I am interested in using my sewing skills to make materials for the classroom.
Original colors and beautiful flowers and details. Perfect for sewing hexagone, diamonds, ... and rosetta. Thank you Shannon.
I would love to make a fun shirt or skirt for myself or my daughter! So beautiful Shannon!!!
Shannon, I'm really excited about your line! I especially like the Blackberry one.
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