Great New Video From Beacon Hill

	Beacon Hill Fabrics has just come out with their new Rustic Collection and I thought you might enjoy a glimpse of what we get to see. The video is fabulous. Enjoy. Introducing The Rustic Collection
	Experience The Rustic Collection through video… Visit the Beacon Hill YouTube pageBeacon Hill’s latest introduction draws from the contrasts and similarities between rustic retreats across the Americas. The timeless and elegant designs feature natural fibers and cool and saturated color palettes complimentary to every design scheme.Visit beaconhilldesign.com to view the full collection.
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And if you would like to say,”That was fun!” at the end of your project contact me at

www.cindybarganier.com.

 

Craaaazy Week!

Whew! Did you miss me? Sorry for the absence but we just did 5 cities in 3 states in 6 days which means some exciting posts are headed your way!

The first part of the week featured a seminar for fabric designers who want to license their work- ME!

Have you ever heard of this show?

If your answer was “yes!” then you know who Martyn Lawrence Bullard is– “everyone’s favorite Brit”.

Well…

 He is perfectly delightful and I loved spending some time with him but he reminded me  of one thing….people with a huge platform (name recognition) do a lot less of the actual work than I do. LOL

I ACTUALLY draw all of my designs, then scale them, color them, put them into repeat etc. etc. He walks in with a box of “inspiration” in the form of old textiles, ceramic tiles, pottery , jewelry and Shumacher’s design team designs the collection. hmmmm I need a bigger platform. haha

Here are some shots from a recent show where he and his assistants are preparing for and having an initial meeting with Daisey Fuentes.

       They look a little intense to me.

  

Here she comes.

 

So I’m thinking this lovely……

 

       

  I love these next two pictures because they show his cute little wit and playful personality.

 

Well guys and gals another successful meeting! Great job

 

On the way out-of-town we stopped by here

in order to see this

If you don’t understand go here.

And if you would like to say, “That was fun!” at the end of your project contact me at

www.cindybarganier.com.

 

Lost And Found

Lost And Found.

“Mr. Duralee” comes to town

Well I told you that I have started designing fabrics and furniture. One of my fabric patterns was purchased by Duralee Fabrics last year and is now available in about 40 countries worldwide. It was such a thrill to be able to visit the corporate headquarters in Manhattan and present my work to the head designer and come away with a “Yes!” Jeff and I made the most of it by staying at The Ritz. I couldn’t wipe the grin off my face. ha ha

 

The pattern is featured in their Linea Graphics collection and is shown in four different colorways. Check it out wherever Duralee Fabrics are sold.

 The morning after the announcement appeared in the paper that the fabric was on the market Mr. Marty Rosenberger President of Duralee flew to Alabama to meet me and Jeff. It was his first trip to Bama- thus the Vintage Alabama book that we presented to him- and such a thrill to be able to spend the morning with him telling him of my dreams for the future. He in return told us all about when his father started the company. His job as a little boy was to hand cut the samples and tie them with a string for his Daddy to deliver to all of the decorators. The screen printing operation was in an abandoned chicken coop because it gave them the long skinny space that was necessary for a full piece of grey goods ( unprinted fabric) to be spread out for continuous printing. Can you imagine??? “You’ve come a long way Baby!”

There it is!! WE DID IT. YEA!!!!!

My wonderful friend and fabric rep. Martin Choate was there for the meeting also. She is my biggest cheerleader and a great source of encouragement. I love you Martin!

Several weeks later Martin called me from Huntsville on a Sunday afternoon screaming,”You’re never gonna believe this! I’m at a little clothing boutique looking at a line of clothing called 3 Sisters and they have a coat made out of YOUR FABRIC! OH MY GOSH!!!!!

Yep, sure enough there it is- first on the left- being sold at all the major apparel markets around the country. I love God’s favor.