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Fabric designers keep our hearts blossoming with ideas and quilting inspiration! Today we have another Designer Spotlight for our series where we shine a light on some incredible designers in the quilting realm to learn about how they work and what feeds their inspiration!

Today Robin Pickens is taking us into her wild world of designing as she shares about the inspiration behind her newest collection Wild Blossoms, and more.

Q: Tell us about your background. What led you to quilting, and what drew you to fabric design?

A: My mom taught me to sew and was the quilter in ...

Where would we be without fabric designers? Today we have another Designer Spotlight for our series here on the Jolly Jabber. We are taking the opportunity to shine a light on some incredible designers in the quilting realm to learn about how they work and what feeds their inspiration!

Today Tanya Whelan is taking us into her world of pastels, florals, and vintage nostalgia as she shares about designing fabric, the inspiration behind her newest collection Posie, and more.

Q: Tell us about your background. What led you to quilting, and what drew you to fabric design?

A: My mom ...

Fabric designers sure do make our world go ’round! We are starting a new series here on the Jolly Jabber, where we shine a light on some incredible designers in the quilting realm to learn about how they work and what feeds their inspiration.

Today Cathe Holden is taking us into her vintage-inspired world as she shares about designing fabric, the inspiration behind her newest collection, and more.

Q: Tell us about your background. What led you to quilting, and what drew you to fabric design?

A: My art career began at 17 in the art department of an advertising ...

Meet Heather Bailey, a full-time professional artist, a patented inventor—and a world-re- knowned star in the textile, craft, and decorating arena. With her sophisticated floral designs and smart geometric prints, Heather has inspired a new generation of crafters and home decorators to embrace art and color in their everyday lives.

Heather’s creations, including fashion and home-decor items, have sold worldwide in the best stores: Fred Segal, Henri Bendel’s, Bloomingdales, and more. InStyle, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Seventeen, Country Living, and other top publications have all highlighted her unique fabrics and creative designs. Heather has contributed to books ...

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t throw a monkey wrench into the machine.” The phrase is about industrial-sabotage, meaning to prevent a process from going smoothly by deliberately trying to ruin it. Horrible, right?

Well, not always! Sometimes, the unknown path is the best path and who better to throw that monkey wrench into your life than Tula Pink, the queen of quirky, against-the-grind, free-spirited fabric design!

Set your quilt planners, color coordinators, and simple prints aside. Tula Pink’s latest collection, Monkey Wrench, will be the perfect storm you didn’t know you needed! Check it out ...

Irish designer Paula McGloin joins us on the blog today, talking about the process of taking art from inspiration to finished product and translating the natural world to beautiful illustrations. Paula’s cotton collection Gingerbread Bakery is in stores now.       Camelot Fabrics – Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do! Paula McGloin – My