The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Julie Comstock of Cosmo Cricket to the Jolly Jabber. Cosmo Cricket’s latest fabric collection is Circa 1934 from Moda.
Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Circa 1934 collection?
A:I simply had the idea in mind of an old print shop. For the most part, I don’t use inspiration boards, but I did make one for this blog post to show you all just what was floating around in my head. The really funny thing is that Eric (my husband and co-designer of Cosmo Cricket) seems to know exactly what I see in my mind. I can describe the vision to him and he gets it instantly and vice versa so we work very well together.
Q: If your collection had a soundtrack what would be on the list?
A: Old Jazz music especially Duke Ellington!
1. East St Louis Toodel-Oo
2. It Don’t Mean a Thing if It Ain’t Got that Swing
3. Take It Easy
4. Sophisticated Lady
5. Take The ‘a’ Train
Q: What single print/SKU in the collection is your favorite (can only pick one!)?
A:Cream numbers on red because of how graphic the design is. I really have to thank the designer of the Clarendon font for creating such beautiful numbers to play with!
Q:What is your favorite project you have made using this collection?
A:
Q:What is your favorite part of working in the fabric industry?
A:Designing and working with fabulous people! I love everyone at Moda, but especially Lissa Alexander ever since she sent me a hilarious video clip that had me laughing so hard I nearly fell off my chair.
Q:Can you give us a sneak-peek of your next fabric collection?
A:Yep, but if I get in trouble for it, you all have to come defend me!
Q:What is your absolute favorite thing in your house?
A:If I don’t count family members as things, then this has to be it. I’ve actually cheated again, including not only my piano, but the little bud vase with the bird on it. Both are favorites!
Q:Which project stands out in your memory as your all-time favorite?
A:It’s not finished yet, but this chronicles my son’s artwork from the first grade. He’s 14 now, ahhhhhh!!!
Q:Where do you do your best thinking? Can we see a photo of your studio?
A:I do my best thinking in the shower or on my morning walks. Here’s a pic of my unaltered, totally honest workspace…. ’cause I hate all those perfect workspace photos out there. Who actually lives like that?!
Q:What is your favorite snack food? Can we see a photo of your fridge or pantry?
A:Ummm, you can see a photo of my fridge because Eric cleans it every week. My pantry is another story!!! My favorite snack food is anything with an overabundance of calories, fat, sugar and hopefully a high percentage of chocolate. Our family purchases chocolate chocolate chips in the 2 pound bags.
Q:What is your one guilty pleasure in life?
A:Magazines! I love them and would subscribe to all different types from National Geographic and Science America to Prevention and Somerset… if I weren’t so practical! Because I read tons of trivial articles, I have endless amounts of useless knowledge and statistics that I rattle off throughout the day. I have been compared to Cliff Clavin on more than one occasion.
38 comments
So nice to get to know Julie. I love the new sneak peak! Such great colors!
I heart Circa 1934 SO much. Can't wait to see what's next!
I am loving your blog. I'm new but hooked 🙂
Thanks for the sneak peak. At the moment I am just totaly enjoying Circa 1934.
Fun post! I love your purse. 🙂
your blog is the bees knees. just so you know!
What tote pattern is that? It is great made out of this wonderful fabric.
v&co told me to come say hi!
You are a great company.
V and Company sent me here to say you are cool! I love your shop!
Fat Quarter Shop blog, Jolly Jabber, you are the coolest! And Cosmo Cricket is great, too. V & Co. sent me, he he! Kd
http://www.KdQuilts.com
V and Co. says to come and say you're cool. I say thank you for sponsoring such a great giveaway. I really like your shop!
V and Co sent me here to leave a comment. LOVE your shop! So many great things!
Love this blog. Full of inspiration
la la la la love your designs!
Love hearing from Julie of Cosmo Cricket – she sounds like such fun (oh and we will definitely protect her – we really appreciate all sneak peaks)
Just snuck over from VandCo to let you know how much I love Fat Quarter Shop (have been a customer since 2007).
Love your shop and I am a visitor from V & Co. too. Thanks for giving such a generous prize to win.
V & Co sent me here…and I'm glad she did! I love Circa 1934!!!
Thank you for this blog. I love this line. The typewriters remind me of my dad so it's really special to me. I look forward to her next line. Thank you. Judy
Will there be a pattern for that handbag? I love it. Thank You
I loved this interview for so many reasons. Circa 1934 is special to me both because of its graphic gorgeousness and because my mother was born in 1934. If I can squeeze my budget to fit in some of the fabric, the resulting quilt will be a private reminder of my mom.
I am filled with admiration over the quilt inspired by her son's artwork. What a beautiful idea–and she clearly has the skills to bring it to life. Wow.
Thank you so much for this conversation.
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This is a cool site. Glad I found it!
Circa 1934 is rivaling Authentic for my all time favorite fabric line. That bag is perfect!! I won a layer cake and still can't cut her up! I was sent over here to tell you how cool you are by V & Co, but honestly I pop over here on my own every now and then!
Awesome!
BTW thanks for the cool giveaway at V and Co!
LOVE your shop! Could go broke shopping at it!!
Gotta Love a Man who cleans out the Frig!! Love the Purse!!
Huggs, Nancy
Where can we find the tote pattern? Love it and this blog!
I love the purse!! What's the name of the pattern?
Wow, you have everything! I just love your selection. V & Co. sent me here to make a comment about your website. Easy to do as you have it all!
Leslie
Oooh…I love that purse. And I'm with you on the chocolate!
We love all things Cosmo Cricket and we love The Comstocks … talented, gentle, kind and funny! From your fans, Cathy and Ellen
Hi All, Julie has told me she just kind of made up the purse on her own one day with no pattern. Sorry it is not available.
Drooling over that number fabric! Gorgeous!
V&Co sent me. Now Ineed to go look at circa 1934
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I came from V&Co to make a comment, read the interview to Julie Comstock, what a really interesting article!! My favourite is the Tote too!!! Pity that there is no pattern!!
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Love Cosmo Cricket: if I could afford it I would own every piece of fabric that ever came out from them!!! The next line is going to be wonderful (I've already seen it in paper!!))
Wow we are waiting to watch next series. Great cricket is most favourite game.
This workspace need a kancha! http://www.kanchalaboratory.com
its true!