Today I get to share my newest fabric line for Moda Fabrics, SOLANA. It is based on sunflowers and warm, happy colors. When I designed this fabric, I had no idea how much I would need and enjoy working with this optimistic group of fabrics at this particular time. Solana is a Spanish word for "the sunny side" of a mount or valley. This seemed like a perfect name for a group about sunflowers because they are always looking to the sunny side, always reaching up to that sunshine. This collection feels like it celebrates simple pleasures. Ladybugs crawling on leaves, tall blooms looking pretty yet bold, linear illustrations of fanciful sunflower centers... It does remind me of being on family vacations in the summer, driving across country with the windows down and the warm air rushing at my face. I've included a painting of a rural scene in this collection that reminds me of those car trips and seeing miles of farmland and fields. Solana includes 4 main colorways of cream/buttercup, green, peach/clementine, and pond and horizon blues. The large florals are accompanied by a criss cross ratan pattern, tall stalks, ladybugs, varietals illustrations, sunflower seeds, and of course more Thatched blenders. This collection will be shipping to quilt shops in October 2020. A very exciting addition to the line this time are two PANELS! Each of these panels have a quote in the center and are a yard in width. Want to have some fun with free-motion quilting? Or add blocks for borders and make these the center of a bigger quilt? I can't wait to experiment more with these and share my progress with them! The quotes are "Wherever life plants you, Bloom with Grace" (French Proverb) and "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what Sunflowers do." by Helen Keller. It's been a different experience to prepare for Quilt Market in a virtual way. Today I would have been back home, just arriving from a late night flight after seeing all you wonderful quilty peeps at Market. I miss that experience. It's like reuniting with family. But I am learning new ways of connecting with people over the internet and video. Speaking of video...this is what my dining room ended up looking like to make my market video! I'm still cleaning up... I'll post more about my quilts with this group, as well as my progress with my panels. I hope you are all finding some sunny inspiration in your days and can look to the bright side!
-Robin
12 Comments
Lynda
5/19/2020 10:08:19 am
So pretty! It will be fun to see your fabric in the shops this fall! October seems so far away.
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Linda
5/19/2020 10:17:38 am
This collection is wonderful! Can’t wait for the release. Love the colors, the addition of ladybugs, and the new panels! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
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Shannon
5/19/2020 10:27:43 am
Everything about this line is fabulous 😍. It feels like September in Montana - the days are still hot and sunny, but you can feel fall coming, and the colors are turning just a bit deeper and richer.
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Karen S
5/19/2020 02:33:27 pm
This is so lovely! Another wonderful floral. Each of your lines is amazing!
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Denise P.
5/19/2020 03:48:48 pm
Hi Robin,
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Julie Bitner
5/20/2020 05:56:57 am
Oh my, what a beautiful collection! Can’t wait to add this to my growing Robin Pickens fabric stash!!
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Robin
5/20/2020 08:14:40 pm
I love your huge sunflowers! So pretty!
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Jan White
5/22/2020 04:42:38 am
This collection is gorgeous!! I already love your other collections but this is going to be my FAVORITE!!!
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Debra reust
1/3/2021 07:35:41 pm
Where can I order these fabrics?
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Mary Colleen Kinahan
3/19/2022 11:05:54 am
Can i order this in 2922/ How? what block would you recommend? Thanks.
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Jamie Dearham
1/25/2021 07:07:32 am
Robin, will you reach out to me regarding the bulk purchase of your Solana line please.
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Ronna A Wilson
10/20/2021 02:21:25 am
What colors do you call the blue / aqua
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