Tuesday, April 23

Fly me to the moon...

...and let me dance among the stars! Fly me to the moon is the name of the fabric I designed and got printed at Spoonflower and today I received the test swatch. I'm really happy with how it turned out!

Here is a closer look at the tap dancing, multi-colour scarf waving polar bear...


I think it would be a really sweet (yet cool) design to use in kid's quilts! I know it's not that big a deal for a lot of people to see their design on fabric but I'm really excited about it. It was something that was on my 'must do' list for a long time. The hardest part was choosing which colours to use but I think the this slightly retro/fifties palette works really well. I can't wait to add some more fabric designs in the same style and theme.

If you feel you need a tap dancing polar bear in your life you can purchase the fabric here. I have an embroidery pattern with the same theme coming out really soon which will be available via my own shops. I will post some photos of my embroidered version in the next couple days.


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19 comments:

  1. B.Gillespie23 April 2013 at 20:15

    It's so exciting seeing your designs on fabric for the first time. Can't wait to see what you do next!

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    1. Nicole Follow the White Bunny23 April 2013 at 22:08

      I have no idea what will come next, maybe a 'blender' fabric to go with this one?

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  2. Anonymous23 April 2013 at 20:29

    Ahhhh!! how exciting!! Congratulations Nicole!! I'll be waiting for the embroidery version. xo

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  3. Miss Holly23 April 2013 at 21:22

    Are you kidding.!!!! Not exciting!!!! You are living the dream!!! Sooooo happy for you...I hope I'll be showing you my fabric one day!!!!

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    1. Nicole Follow the White Bunny23 April 2013 at 22:10

      oh but you can print your designs too at Spoonflower. That's the great thing about it, you don't need to be 'discovered' first by big fabric manufacturers you can make your own. :)

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  4. Miss Holly23 April 2013 at 21:23

    Oh and I absolutely love the fabric!!!!

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  5. Lara23 April 2013 at 22:43

    Super cute Nicole! Love this little bear :)

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  6. Unknown23 April 2013 at 23:50

    This is so cool and very exciting for you! Huge congrats - something about a design on fabric seems so much more permanent, it's multiplied and printed...well done you!!! Chrissie x

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  7. Gertie Pye24 April 2013 at 00:07

    Hee this is fun fabric! It reminds me of the bear at the end of Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes (fab children's book). Gorgeous background colour and beautifully illustrated x

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  8. Ann24 April 2013 at 00:58

    Well done, Nicole!!! Very much "you" :)

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  9. Bobbypin Bandit24 April 2013 at 06:20

    I just adore your fabric! In my opinion, it is a big deal to have your own fabric! It's an accomplishment in my book :)

    I would use your fabric to make a clutch or cosmetic bag. I love it!

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  10. Elsa24 April 2013 at 14:32

    So cute! I could see as a child's quilt too.

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  11. Nicole Follow the White Bunny24 April 2013 at 22:20

    Thank you all so much for your kind comments! xo

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  12. sewphie24 April 2013 at 23:41

    It's beautiful!

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  13. Unknown26 April 2013 at 03:54

    Didn't want to leave your wonderful site without a note of thanks for the cute bee pattern. I found you through instagram (BitsOfStitching, I think) when she posted an embroidery of a girl sitting in a tree. I just loved it and had to check you out. Happy belated birthday, and the bear fabric is fantastic!
    Happy Stitching!

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  14. moineau167 May 2013 at 11:22

    How exciting! I love Spoonflower, thogh hte prices refrain me from buying too much from them but I'll definitely add your fabric to my favorite list for a special project!

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  15. Unknown3 March 2017 at 02:47

    So happy to have come across this. I am currently making a black bear minky blanket for my infant, and not wanting to leave my toddler out, asked him if he'd like one too. His request - polar bear. We scanned spoonflower and it was love at firsr sight for him. He calls it the "magician polar bear". I'll be ordering from SF this week :)

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    1. Nicole Follow the White Bunny5 March 2017 at 16:04

      Hi there! I think 'Magician Polar Bear' is an excellent description! Would love to see your finished blanket!

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