The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Patty Sloniger to the Jolly Jabber. Patty’s latest fabric collection is Backyard Baby from Michael Miller Fabrics.
Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Backyard Baby collection?
A:My inspiration was my own amazing childhood growing up with an older brother and lots of neighborhoods kids. We didn’t spend much time playing video games (Atari back then) and watching tv, we spent most of it outdoors, exploring the wonders of nature or just running around, playing tag and catching fireflies.
Q: If your collection had a soundtrack what would be on the list?
A:A sunshiny, happy collection of carefree songs, probably something like:
1. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
2. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves
3. “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
4. “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
5. “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley
Q:What is your favorite project you have made using this collection?
A:I’m just starting to quilt, so baby quilts are the perfect size project for my limited skills. This one is my favorite so far.
Q:If this collection had a scent to it, what would it be?
A:That’s easy… fresh mowed grass, I still love that smell to this day.
Q:If you had a mascot, what animal would it be?
A:The dog in the striped shirt!
Q:Who is your favorite celebrity?
A:Probably Benedict Cumberbatch, I think he does an amazing job portraying a modern day Sherlock Holmes in the BBC’s Masterpiece Mystery.
Q:If we were making a movie about your life, who would you want to play you?
A:Haha, maybe Renee Zellweger? She’s played some quirky characters; I think she’d do the job pretty well!
Q:Who is your favorite fabric designer not including yourself?
A:Tula Pink, she has the most fantastic color palettes and such an imagination!
9 comments
Such beautiful fabric. I love your choice of songs. It helps me visulize this fabric. Such a nice interview. Thank You.
Great to see a designer based right here in Houston! Thanks for sharing, Patty — I think your collection is absolutely adorable!
Your song collection is great as well as the fabric.
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i love the new line, and i also adore tula pink!
Oh this is really cute. I love the colour palette and that dog in the striped shirt needs to come home with me 🙂
Love your choice of songs!
Love the bug jar fabric! Would be great in a little boy's or adventurous little girl's quilt! 😉
So cute! What pattern did you use for the baby quilt?
This line is one of my current favorites. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see what she does next!