Thanks for your comments!

I have made a few changes to the print (scroll down to previous post), thanks to some of your constructive criticism! (You were all wonderful to comment, and I truly value your opinions!)

But then I went on a little getaway BY MYSELF...up to Midway, Utah. It's a lovely little hideaway called The Homestead, tucked away into the mountains. (The pictures of the flowers above are from the grounds.) It was established in 1886 or something like that, around a natural hot spring. I brought my computer and my tablet and tools, set them up in my room, and went at it.

I did it because I have been surrounded by family for weeks now, which is great, but hasn't helped much in the area of creativity! I just needed to concentrate for a couple of days, with no interruptions. It was really restful for me, and I got a LOT done. My husband made all of the arrangements for me, and took care of the kids. Can't tell you how much I needed that.

Well, one of the things I created was a new main print for this collection. I may still use the one you've seen, (new and improved) either as a companion print, or in another collection entirely. But I am going to keep most of this newest one a secret for now. (Here's a couple of snippets)

It was really interesting to see how well I work in a controlled environment. I found that I could work for 5 or 6 hours straight without so much as eating or using the bathroom! I would just put my music on and get into the ZONE.

I did take a 2 hour break once on day two and hit the pool with a good book. It was really hot, and the water was perfect. But then...back to work! (I love my job...couldn't be better suited to me.) Then I would take a long walk in the evening when it cooled down for an hour or so, and then back to work for a couple of hours before going to bed. It was wonderful! So peaceful! The moment I got home we had to pack up for a camping overnighter for my husband's mom's 80th birthday celebration. That's her in the green jacket. Isn't she adorable???


It was fun, too in a different way! I did the zipline a few times, tried out my archery skills, played some volleyball, (my favorite sport), and slept on the ground with all my kids (the ones that live at home.)

So now I'm back at home, and playing a little catch up...with housework and "work" work. But it's all good, and these times are what makes life worthwhile!

Hope you are enjoying yours, too!

New Colorway Happenings

This is the first of many to come, but I thought you might want to see what I've been up to. Designing fabric is fun, but I don't get much sleep. I was up till 4 last night, and 3:45 the night before that. It's the only time I can be alone with my thoughts and my sketchpad.

Here is a sneek peek of what I'm working on now. This is Fall, 2010. My deadline is fast approaching...hense the late nights!

Tell me what you think! (Even if you don't care for it!)


This is the main print for the group. It's bigger than it looks.

I'm trying to blend the two colorways together... I think it works so far...
Here it is in yellow and pink.


What do you think??

Cali to see Halle (again)

Pools...
Beaches...
Babies in sunhats...why do I live in Utah???


(Natalie and Halle , Newport Beach, July 4th, 2009)

Well friends, It's good to be home, but it would have been great to have stayed a little longer! The beach at Malibu is still calling me, and I am left to close my eyes and pretend I'm still there. It was a wonderful, short trip to see my little Halle Rose! It's true she was here in Utah to visit me only a couple of weeks ago, but Grandmas can never get enough!

This is little Halle wearing the Santorini skirt I made for her. (She's also a sucker for jewelry...had to be wearing a necklace whenever possible.)


Kissing cousins?!? (How cute is that?) This is Halle and her little cousin Carson, sharing a smooch! Or is it Tyler? I could never tell, they are the most identical twins I have ever seen!

Girls having fun in the sun...Halle would run straight for the water. No fear at all. She would get knocked over by the waves, get completely submerged, and come up laughing and choking...not one bit scared. We had to watch her like a hawk!

Malibu Beach, July 6
Oh, it was sweet.

But, alas, I am home again, and back in the proverbial saddle/computer chair! (No picture of that, thankfully.)

Why oh why does time have to fly when you are having fun???
Who made that rule?
(We need to talk, him and me. And not just about that.)

...Hope your summer is sweet too.

And the Winners Are...

Well, it was really hard, just like I knew it would be! There were so many color combos I loved, and honestly I may have to reserve some for the future, because they were really wonderful. I had to take into consideration factors such as what I know my company will go for: Not too bright, not too modern, as well as other factors.

But after much deliberation, I chose two great colorways. The author of the first one gets the skirt mentioned before, and the second gets a collection of notecards I have made using my designs. I will try to use both colorways in the next collection...but it will take some convincing on my part, as Moda likes to use "crossover" colorways, which may or may not apply here.

All that aside, I hope the winners will recognize their names, and send me an email so I can get their addresses!

To all of you who entered but didn't win, please accept my sincere appreciation to you for your efforts and for your insights! I really enjoyed hearing and seeing your ideas! (All of them!)
You are wonderful!!!

Lila

UPDATE: Apparently I got the names switched on the colorway winners, so actually Srinity did colorway #1 and Stephanie did colorway #2! Just like me to do something like that...haha. Sorry girls!
Hey, Stephanie! shoot me an email OK? I need to hear form you! Lilatuellerdesigns@gmail.com

Colorway Contest Has Officially Ended

Thanks to all of you who entered the colorway contest! I have not yet chosen the winner! That is my job for the day...as soon as I choose the winner I will put up a post so all of you can see the colors that won. This is going to be REALLY hard! You all did such a good job choosing, and I had such fun looking at them as they came along!

Remember the winner receives the Athena skirt made from my Santorini collection, not yet available in stores!

Good luck to all the entrants!

Lila

Colorway Contest is still on...scroll down for more info

Hey...I just had to add this photo so you could see my cute kids (minus one), and my little Halle with black beans on her face! (She is such a good little eater!)
My daughter Brittney and her cute daughter Halle Rose were here for a week, and we had such a good time! From left to right: Brittney, natalie, Trent, Abby, Troy, Paige, and Halle in the center.

This is my 18 year old Paige and Halle with their "horns"...just a silly thing my kids have done forever... passing the tradition on to Halle now.

Here's Brittney, Halle, Abby (11) and Troy (6), being themselves... just a candid shot.

Also, I don't think you've seen our new addition to the family, Maggie the Bernese Mountain Dog! She is just a puppy, and she is so cute! She chews on EVERYTHING, and is keeping us all so entertained.
I took these when my camera was set on black and white...they don't show her markings very well, but you can get the main idea.

I just got this color shot...she doesn't hold still for pictures very well!
She's going to get HUGE, BTW, which is scaring me just a bit...but we'll take it as it comes!

So that's about it from my house!
Don't forget to comment on the contest below...that's still on! I'm loving all of the beautiful color combinations you are coming up with!

Have a great rest of the week!

Lila

Time for a Contest!

OK...so I've been on break for a few days...my daughter Brittney and her baby Halle have been here visiting, and I have been seriously distracted! But I am ready now for a giveaway.

I have an item from my stash that I am willing to part with, if you can help me come up with a new idea for a colorway for my next fabric line. I have to get busy designing now, and I am seriously stumped! Keep in mind this is a fall collection. I need at least four main colors to work with. If you can give me an example by referring me to a picture on a website, that might help even more.

Here is what I will give away to the winner:Not the little dress, although that may be in another contest...but the long skirt Stella has on.

This skirt is the "Athena" Skirt from one of my new patterns. It is made in "Santorini", size 6, to fit a 38" hip measurement (fullest part), and is about 36" long.

Make sure to leave your email adress, and a link on your blog (if you have one) to my blog.
I will choose the colorway that excites me the most, and fits my design concept the best! You never know...it could be yours!

More Market pictures I had to Steal

Hello friends,
I have a few more photos for you. Yes, I have been reduced to a photo thief because of my camera problem. I do have permission to steal these, though.


This one, above, is of the Pink Fig Patterns Booth. My dear niece Chelsea Andersen is the brain power behind this awesome designer line of adorable patterns for little girls. Those pictures on the wall are her girls, too. She has great inspiration!

This one above, and the two below are from Amy Butler's fabulous booth, which is always a treat for the senses! She is just soooo amazing...who can dispute that?



This here is miss Patty Young, who you will remember created Andalucia for Michale Miller
and became an over night sensation! Her new line, Mezzanine, is equally as mind-blowing, and here is Patty herself, looking so cute in a tunic made from her own fabric.


More of Patty'e great booth! She also has a line of modern children's patterns that are totally unique to Patty. Aren't they great??


This adorably funky doll was designed by Elinor Peace Bailey for Patty's booth. She's such an amazingly creative artist!
Speaking of "Bailey", here is Heather Bailey (I know you know her) and Laura Gunn, her sis in law, and daughter of Elinor Peace Bailey, mentioned above, and Chelsea of Pink Fig. See that cute fabric on Laura's shirt? Well...that's because she has her own line of fabric now. See below.

Here, below, are two shots of Laura's booth, showing her creativity and her artwork designs now available on fabric by Michael Miller! FABULOUS!

Below is a picture of Joel Dewberry, a fabulous designer for Free Spirit (ya'll should know him!) and a new designer for Free Spirit, Vicki Payne! I absolutely LOVE her new line! Joel has a new line out as well, called Deer Valley. It is classic Joel, with a couple of great florals thrown into the mix. You'll want some!


And here are a couple shots of Valorie Wells and her booth, displaying her awesome line of fabric and patterns!


Here is a picture of Paula Prass' booth for her new line: Summer Soire'e! (sound familiar?)
She is an interior designer gone fabric designer with Michael Miller, and I LOVE her new zebra prints in wild colors! Go Paula!



And last but not least, This is Myrinda Dixon of The Fabric Hound! She is always the life of the party at market...I think EVERYONE there knows her, and it wouldn't be the same at quilt market without her! She's just TOO MUCH FUN!

Market pictures...a few anyway

These pictures are mostly just of my booth with some of my friends/sisters and I. I'm waiting on Chelsea for more pictures of other booths. I actually took tons of pictures, but SOMETHING HAPPENED to all of them, and they are lost on my camera!!! I can't find them anymore. It's as if someone snuck into my hotel room and deleted them all while I was sleeping. There is nothing on my memory card. So I have to rely on other people's photography skills, (which are going to be better than mine would have been anyway) to share any pictures with you. Here's a few:


This is me inside my booth on the first day. I was really tired.


This one is of me and two of my sisters: Kathy is the brunette, and Lucy is the blond.


This is just a close up of the paintings that were in the booth to kind of pick up on the fabric designs. I did the purple one, and Kathy did the pink one. She bailed me out big time. It's a good thing I'm not the only artist in my family!

This is me, showing a little PDA to Stella. She's my bud!





Here is Kathy, my sister, who volunteered to help me man my booth. She didn't know she would have to speak for me as well. She learned to read lips on this trip.



This is just another angle of my booth, showing the pattern display.




This is Kathy, Chelsea, Lucy, and I. Chelsea (Pink Fig Patterns) is married to Kathy's oldest son. That's the connection.



This is "the chair". I made a slipcover for it...it's an Ikea chair I picked up once I was in Pittsburg. I have one like it at home that served as my model. My daughter Natalie has now claimed it for her bedroom.


This is Stella and I with our booth award. (Second Day, I think.) Very happy!

Well, that's it for now. I'll have more tomorrow. It's past my bedtime, and my eyes are burning from the computer screen! Thanks for stopping by...

Lila