We know that the holidays seem to be months away… but at Fat Quarter Shop, it always starts early! Today, we are featuring the new Solstice Collection of Moda Fabric by Kate Spain. So grab some hot chocolate and get comfy in your favorite winter slippers and experience Kate’s winter wonderland designs!
Q: Tell us a little about the Solstice collection. What were you inspired by?
A: One of my favorite things about the holiday season is bringing winter greenery indoors for decoration. Their fragrance is beautiful and they add some much needed color at a pretty color-less time of year. I was inspired by the gorgeous greens of cedar, pine, and spruce that are abundant here in Connecticut. I also enjoy cross-country skiing and love meandering through peaceful, snowy woods. Solstice includes a grayish, silvery blue that is new to my holiday fabric lines and to me it resembles the shadows cast on fresh-fallen snow. I was also inspired by the whimsy of paper-cut snowflakes. Those are always fun to make, and a surprise to unfold. They add a tiny bit of nostalgia to this fabric collection which connects me to all the wonderful Christmases of my childhood.
Q: What is your design process when beginning a new collection?
A: For a Christmas/winter line, I mostly try to go back into memories of the season. Then I like to try to focus on something that made me happy; hot cocoa, gingerbread cookies, mittens, tree lights…there are so many! And then, with pencils and paper (and maybe some Christmas music) the fun begins.
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photo: Corine Gantz, Hidden in France blog
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A: Funny you should ask this now, as I’m in the midst of creating my next Christmas/winter line. Design trends for Christmas always seem to be anchored in traditional themes, so this is where I draw colors and motifs. I’m loving the Scandinavian folk-inspired trend and may have to incorporate a little of it in what I’m working on. There’s not always symmetry in my designs so it might be a fun thing to explore.
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photo: Fluid Ink Letterpress on Etsy
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Q: What projects do you hope to see made with Solstice?
A: I’d love if Christo and Jeanne-Claude could call Mark Dunn and order 1 million yards of Solstice fabric … and then wrap up Times Square with it for the holiday season. Would be lovely.
Q: How do you describe your style?
A: Bold, graphic, exuberant patterns in harmonious colors. I think my designs have elements that resonate with something familiar, but are rendered with an energetic hand that helps to create a connection that I always hope makes people feel happy. My style is continuously evolving which is part of what keeps me creatively engaged, interested and happy throughout the process of making designs.
Q: What is the biggest sewing faux pas that has happened to you?
2 comments
I just adore these happy reds and greens. Not too heavy, just like snow should be!
I love all of Kate's fabric lines this one included and will be adding it to my collection.