Ange Wilson (GnomeAngel) sits down to chat with one of her favourite fabric designers, illustrators, paper enthusiast, small business owner, mother and all-round wonderful human being; Lizzy House. They talk all things fabric design, running a small business while juggling mental health wellbeing and having a family. They also discuss the joy of loving and appreciating one’s own work, as well as the importance of finding joy in the creative process. They touch on the commercial aspect of fabric design and the cyclical nature of fabric trends. They also discuss the excitement of upcoming fabric releases and the anticipation of using new fabrics in quilting projects. Find yourself a comfy spot and lean in because this is going to be a conversation you’ll want to enjoy uninterrupted. 

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Takeaways:

• Running a business can be challenging, and it’s important to prioritize focus and consistency.
• Teaching and connecting with others can bring a sense of fulfillment and joy.
• Designing fabric involves considering the end use and creating a connection with the quilter.
• Fussy cutting is a technique that allows quilters to highlight specific elements of a fabric design. Scale, negative space, and print repeat are important considerations in fabric design.
• It is important to find joy in and appreciate one’s own work.
• Fabric design is a commercial endeavor, and it is important to give people what they want.
• Fabric trends are cyclical, and it is exciting to anticipate and use new fabrics in quilting projects.

Chapters

00:00 The Challenges of Running a Business and the Importance of Focus
02:22 The Joy of Teaching and Connecting with Others
26:10 The Art of Fussy Cutting
42:24 The Importance of Scale, Negative Space, and Print Repeat
45:29 Finding Joy and Appreciation in One’s Own Work
49:48 The Commercial Aspect of Fabric Design
51:52 The Excitement of Anticipating and Using New Fabrics

Episode Thanks

Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]

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