The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Sue Zipkin to the Jolly Jabber. Sue’s latest fabric collection is Cool Cats from Clothworks.
Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Cool Cats collection?
A:Clothworks suggested I work on a new cat group to be introduced at the end of summer. I had a very successful cat collection a few years ago in the scrapbooking market. I reworked the original style a bit while maintaining some of the special elements in the collection. At Clothworks request the colors were updated to a rich fall palette. The name was easy for some of these cats are wearing fun sunglasses, obviously that makes them cool cats.
Q: What are 3 words you would choose to describe this collection?
A:
1. Playful
2. Whimsical
3. Enchanting
Q: What single print/SKU in the collection is your favorite (can only pick one!)?
A:It is challenging to decide which is my favorite in the collection, I would have to say that I am partial to the fishbone, I have always been a fan of the fishbone icon all of my design career. It actually takes me back to childhood. I recall seeing those fish bones in cartoons and that sort of thing and they bring back a pleasant memory.
Q:What is your dream project using this collection?
A:I would love to design quilt projects, but that is not my specialty, I am more of a fabric designer who creates the artwork for the fabric, so I leave it up to the amazing quilters to come up with the projects for my fabrics. I would be really excited to see some adorable cat beds and I also think it would be really fun for someone to come up with a kitchen collection using the cool cats pattern.
Sue’s Silly Secrets:
1. What music are you listening to right now?
Right now I am listening to my 10-year-old son practice violin with his dad who is playing guitar
2. Work and life essentials aside, what is the activity you spend the most time doing?
I would have to say photography
3. Where did you grow up and where do you call home?
I grew up in central New Jersey, I live in Westchester New York at this time.
4. Do you have any pets and what are their name(s)?
The only pet we have is a crested gecko named fluffy.
Not long ago we had a beautiful cat named Sammy, to whom I would like to dedicate this collection.
5. Your biggest pet peeve?
People who do not practice what they preach
Don’t forget to visit Sue’s blog!
5 comments
Your photos are wonderful and the coooooooooool cats fabric.
I love Sue's work. This new line is so pretty!
Great to get to know her better (:
Great collection, great interview, incredible artist!
I love Sue's "Gone Haunting" fabric!
Awww, what a sweet kitty! I'm partial to cats with little white feet!
Love cat fabric! There is just something about quilters and cats. Not sure what it is, but why question it!