Today we are excited to introduce you to Riley Blake Designer, Deena Rutter! “Since I was a young girl, I have always needed a creative outlet to express myself. Whether it is through painting, playing the piano and guitar, decorating my home, or graphic designing, artistic expression brings me much fulfillment. I have been designing…
Meet This Maker – Heidi Staples + Giveaway!
Today we are excited to introduce you to Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt! Heidi Staples has been immersed in all things vintage since she was a little girl. Whether she was tagging along with her grandmother to antique shops, watching classic movies with her parents, or listening to big band music on the radio, she…
And our FINAL Announcement Is….
Stacy West, of Buttermilk Basin, is joining our amazing team of RBD designers! We asked Stacy to tell us a little about herself, and here is what she said… “I am Stacy West from Buttermilk Basin. I am so excited to be joining the RBD team! I was born and raised up North amongst the oaks…
We have a BIG Announcement!
We have BIG news and we can’t keep it a secret any longer! Drumroll…….We are soooo thrilled to announce that Melanie Collette will be joining the RBD team of talented fabric designers! Melanie resides in Tucson, Arizona with her husband and four daughters, all of whom are her main inspiration in her design work. She…
Meet This Maker – Sue Daley & Gabrielle Neil + GIVEAWAY!
Today we are excited to introduce you to Sue Daley and Gabrielle Neil! Sue Daley was born and raised in the southern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. She worked for many years as a detail draftsperson, but her love of fabric and design was so great that eventually it took over her life. Sue has 30…
Meet This Maker – Cindy Cloward
Today we are excited to introduce you to Cindy Cloward! Cindy and her husband are the owners of Riley Blake Designs. We asked Cindy to tell us about the name Riley Blake. She said “The name represents a tribute to the rising generation of fabric enthusiasts and those who have passed on. Riley is my…
Meet This Maker – Amanda Herring + Giveaway!
Today we are excited to introduce you to Amanda Herring of Amanda Herring Designs! Amanda has been creating from a young age. She learned to sew at 10 years old and hasn’t stopped since. In college she studied art, art history, fashion design and interior design. Several years later, when she added quilting to her…
Meet This Maker – Citrus & Mint Designs + GIVEAWAY!
Today we are excited to introduce you to Rachel Erickson of Citrus & Mint Designs! Rachel Erickson, of Citrus and Mint Designs, hails from the always beautiful, and almost always humid, Florida. Like many other designers at Riley Blake, she is a teacher turned stay-at-home mom who discovered illustration while searching for a hobby to…
Meet This Maker – Christopher Thompson + GIVEAWAY!
Today we are excited to introduce you to Christopher Thompson, aka The Tattooed Quilter! Christopher Thompson is a New York City based quilt designer in the fashion industry who puts his own creative spin on style. His perspective, modern. His preference, graphic. His approach, 100% unassuming. Before he could even walk or talk, he sat…
Meet This Maker – Kelly Panacci + Giveaway!
Today we are excited to introduce you to Kelly Panacci! Kelly is an artist and illustrator whose classic signature style is recognized for it’s beautiful imagery entwined with layers of color and texture. Kelly and her husband Mario have been a creative team since they met in high school. Inspired by a shared love of…