Q: Tell us about your collection. What were you inspired by?
A: I am constantly inspired by a particular place and time. With my collection, Hatbox, I kept thinking about mid 20th century cross-country travels and all the things that might be encountered in California, and the West at that time. Small, family-owned amusement parks, traveling sideshows, women and their hats and day dresses, these are all part of the inspiration for my collection. I also love to work in watercolor or pen and ink, so much of my work starts on paper.
Q: What is your background in textile design?
A: I studied textile design as a part of my fashion and fine arts studies in school, but most of what I have learned has been trial and error, learning from my peers and my husband, Rob Bancroft, who is also a designer.
Q: What projects do hope to see made with your collection?
A: Oh my gosh, this is the most exciting part of designing fabric!!! I love quilts and apparel when I sit down to sew, and kids clothes, and accessories, and home decor…okay really I haven’t come across much in the sewing realm that I don’t love! So I hope people want to make all these things!
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Q: How do you describe your style?
A: I would say I aspire to describe my style as Audrey Hepburn meets Frida Kahlomeets Ray Eames meets Charles Girard meets Vera meets Mary Blair but mostly I wish I could wear a uniform to work so I can only think about art and design all day!
Q: What does Cotton + Steel mean to you?
A: Cotton + Steel is basically the kind of creative environment I have been hoping to find or create my entire adult life. I have found not only the creative freedom every artist longs for but the best manufacturing and logistics to help the creativity have both form and function. As much of a dream come true as Cotton + Steel is artistically, it is even more so because of the relationships that have been kindled. Not only are my fellow designers like my sisters but we have all felt so lucky to be a part of the RJR family.
SURPRISE! RJR and Cotton+Steel have graciously donated fat quarter bundles for us to giveaway! Today, we are giving away Alexia Abegg’s Hatbox Fat Quarter Bundle to one lucky winner. Just enter the giveaway through Rafflecopter below! The more entries you complete, the more chances you have to win.
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This is just "sew" exciting.
Sweeeeet 🙂 I am so happy for all these talented women!! It is fun to see something like this "start up"! Congratulations to Cotton & Steel 🙂
Sew cute! Wish we could enter for leaving a comment. 🙁 love the history the designers are sharing with us. It's fun to get to know them on a more personal level. Thanks or hosting them!
This collection is simply Fabulous!
This collection is simply Fabulous!
Love this collection! I tried to pin this but the icon doesn't show so it won't let me pin it! Oh well.
I love the fabric. I'm sure I would make a quilt if I won.
This is my favorite set from Cotton and Steel. I love those tigers!
(I also had trouble pinning, but I still have three chances to win so it's all good)
Great giveaway! Thanks!
I am having problems pinning the actual image from the blog also, so I went to Fat Quarter Shop's Pinterest page and pinned the image from there 🙂
I would love to win these fabulous fabrics, but, alas, I'm not in any social media. =( But thanks for a great blog and other giveaways I can participate in.
an interesting interview and really inspiring fabrics.
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I love the tiger print – it reminds me of Tammis Keefe cats. Thanks for the give away!!!!
those tigers!
the cats lolol
The colors are so great!
I love that Alexia's collection is hand painted – those little tigers and flowers! Love!
I like the way the colors are coordinated.
I like the cat prints, the right design for my daughter.
Thanks for this giveaway.
Veronika
I like the rose and aqua combination with the pop of navy. It's awesome.
Are you kidding me? Those kitties are priceless! Love it!
Looking at her pictures and fabric takes me back to when I was a little girl to my teens. going to my grandma's and great aunts home and seeing these colors and items on this blog. Memories!
The cats are so much fun from this collection
Love it!
These tigers are the best!!
I love the combo of floral with plaid and the text print is just awesome.
I love the designs and colors. I'm always looking for fabric with good designs that look great when cut up and sewed back together. kthurn@bektel.com
I would love to use all of the cat prints in a tote 🙂
One word…TIGERS!!
The cat print! The colors
I love the palm springs lawn print, and of course those tigers!
Love this collection! Would make a beautiful addition to my shash!
The kitties. Also the colors.
Love the colors 🙂
Those tigers!! I love this line and Alexia seems to be such a warm, good soul! Her designs reflect this.
Oh, the cats! My daughter would love the cats!
I like the floral prints.
The blenders are great and such a good idea to coordinate with all of the main collections.
I love the tigers and the colours! My favorite colour is turquiose.
such AMAZING fabrics! Thanks for sharing!!!
The tigers! They are so so cute! must have!
I love that red and black. Thanks for sharing
Love the green cat print.
I especially love the little striped cats – too cute!
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I love the color pallet and how retro the prints are. The kitties are super adorable too!
LOOOOVE this bundle!! Especially the Cats! lol Way fun fabrics!! 🙂
love the prints and the colors!
The colors and and prints are so unique! Congratulations Cotton&Steel!
Love the prints, they are so fun.
I need this because of the cat design! I collect unusual cat fabric and love this collection
Lovely collection
This is a fun collection. Kitty's are always fun. :)))
Ah, those cats. Total crush on that print.
I love this collection! It looks very whimsical, just beautiful!
I did a double take when I saw the tigers! I love that bit of surprise and whimsy.
lots to love, but the cats are definitely my favorite
I love the colors in this collection.
I love the colors in this collection!
The cats.