Kawaii Perks

I received these super kawaii potholders as a thank you gift from the amazing textile designer Melody Miller, who I featured here in the spring. She made these herself using her own extra groovy fabrics. What really impresses me is Melody only learned to sew a few years ago.

In case you missed it, above is the mini magazine I did on Melody's work and home. She even did a cute illustration to guide you into making the skirt featured. One of my favorite Pie projects so far.

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Sew Sweet

Whipstitch is the kind of store that makes you want to make something. So full beautiful textiles that even a non sewer such as myself wants to load up on reams of fabric and try her hand at a project runway creation.

The dream child of owner Deborah Moebes who admits she created it almost by accident. A very happy accident indeed!

Located in Atlanta's booming Westside Provisions District it is much more than a fabric store. I actully sought them out to help on a project for the Readymade shoot I was doing. 

It is unlike any fabric store I have ever been to before. I often buy fabric for backgrounds and sometimes feel underwhelm by the selection. Whipstitch is stocked full of unique options and so much more.

I was first attracted to these eclectic little bundles, I am guessing are intended to appeal to quilters. I thought they'd be perfect for table top work. 

They also sell patterns, have an etsy store, offer classes and workshops and there is even a book.

 

 

all photos & content © Lara Rossignol