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Erin Dollar

Block Printing with The Crafter’s Box

March 13, 2016

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In case you missed it last week, I debuted my first online block printing class with The Crafter’s Box! When you sign up for a subscription by 3/20, you’ll receive all the supplies and materials you’ll need to print your own beautiful linen table runner. You’ll get access to an exclusive online video tutorial, where I’ll give you all my tips and tricks for creating beautiful block printed textiles.

If you want to learn to block print on fabric, sign up for The Crafter’s Box now! Enrollment closes on 3/20, so don’t miss out!

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: printing

Creative Hobbies + New DIY Projects

March 11, 2016

Block printing DIY project for The Crafter's Box

It’s been a creative whirlwind in the studio lately! After four years of designing and producing textiles for Cotton & Flax, I’ve been branching out in 2016 by taking on projects that are stretching my creative muscles. While I’m still creating lots of new work for Cotton & Flax, this year I wanted to spend time learning some new skills. I love taking up a new creative hobby — it brings fresh ideas to all my creative work!

One way I’ve been trying out new techniques is through a new creative subscription box called The Crafter’s Box. I was introduced to this company last year, and I’ve tried three of their craft projects: Rya Weaving with Maryanne Moodie, marbled clay pots taught by Emily Reinhardt, and this giant arm knitted blanket taught by Elise Blaha.

Beautiful, super thick wool yarn from The Crafters Box

The quality of the materials in every Crafter’s Box has been amazing. Supplies and materials are sent along with instructions for each project, and they source materials from some of the best manufacturers around. The wool roving and yarn was particularly gorgeous, and I’ve been saving up the leftovers from my projects to use for something special.

DIY Table Runner - The Crafter's Box

I’m excited to share that I am partnering with The Crafter’s Box this month to teach block printing! When you sign up for a subscription to The Crafter’s Box, you’ll receive all the materials and supplies you’ll need to create a gorgeous block-printed linen table runner. You’ll gain access to an exclusive video tutorial showing you how to carve a linoleum block, and print a repeat pattern of your own design.

Sign up to receive this block printing kit today, it will only be available to purchase for a week or so! This box is an incredible value, so if you’ve been dying to take one of my classes in LA, now’s your chance to have me beamed into your home studio.

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Collaborations, DIY Tagged With: diy, pattern, printmaking, snail mail, workshop

Erin discusses sustainability on “WDWHT?” Podcast

March 10, 2016

Why Do We Have Things? the podcast

I had such a great time chatting with Erin Husted of Hackwith Design House for the Why Do We Have Things? podcast a few weeks ago. Our conversation dug into the idea of sustainability in business, and all the different forms that can take. If you’re curious about my commitment to sustainable, natural materials, or how I approach sustainability in my business practices, have a listen!

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes Tagged With: no waste studio, press, sustainability

What’s new at C&F – February Recap

March 1, 2016

Sunset Magazine - up and coming textile designers

Despite an extra Leap Day, February flew by, and there’s been lots going on around Cotton & Flax HQ. I was delighted to be featured in Sunset Magazine’s list of up-and-coming textile designers this month! So flattering!!

It also a fun month for collaborations: I created this lovely little printable Valentine’s box with Emma Trithart, which would be a sweet gift for any time of year.

Bold black and white quilt from QuiltCon 2016

I visited QuiltCon here in Pasadena, and was so inspired by all the incredible works I saw there. You can take a peek at a couple other quilts I spotted over on Instagram.

Yolk in Silverlake

Last but not least, I added a couple wonderful new stockists! Yolk in Los Angeles, and Pink House Alchemy in Bentonville, AR. I love working with brick and mortar shops to showcase my work – you can read more about my stockists, and the many lovely shops that carry my designs.

Happy March, everyone! Lots of exciting projects in the works for this month, can’t wait to share.

 

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes Tagged With: monthly recap, press, stockists

Where to Buy Beautiful Fabric and Sewing Supplies

February 18, 2016

Arroyo Fabrics by Erin Dollar

One of the most common questions I get on social media and via email is about where to source beautiful fabrics like the ones I use for Cotton & Flax. I’ve been lucky to live in cities that had vibrant craft and sewing communities, and so I’ve been able to visit lots of great fabric shops. Today I’m going to give you the scoop on my favorites, including a list of my all-time favorite fabric stores.

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: Arroyo Fabric, fabric, fabric store, sewing

Pattern Play on Instagram and Periscope

February 16, 2016

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I’ve been working diligently to grow my pattern portfolio lately, and sharing the process over on Instagram and Periscope! I joined Periscope recently, and while the thought of doing live broadcasts made me nervous at first, the encouragement I got from the folks who’ve tuned in so far has been really great.

I hope to spend some time each week broadcasting a live pattern sketching session on Periscope, and sharing a condensed version over on Instagram. If you want to get a peek into my sketchbook, or watch live as I create new patterns, follow me over on Periscope! Thanks so much to all of you who’ve been tuning in already — your kind comments and hearts make me smile.

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Print and Pattern

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