Kristin the intern's new collection

Hi guys! Just got my new fabric collection found in from Spoonflower that I am using for my exiting show in December. Yeah that's right this little intern will be graduating in less than a month!



The collection I created is called found because I feel I have finally found who I am as an artist, but also because the design motifs are taken from found inspiration.  I drew from things like insects, woodgrain, roses, stitches and the holes from my wall piece from last semester. For me, it was all about having fun, being free and creating something that really spoke to who I am. I think that's what it's all about after all!I will be upholstering a chair with 3 of the fabrics all together. Then I will cover the chair backs and saw them so they can hang on the gallery wall. I am an upholsterer's daughter so I want to include this skill in my installation. Don't worry more photos sure to come! Wish me luck everyone!

more fabric from robert kaufman!!...

I've got goodies to share!  More yummy fabric arrived on my doorstep yesterday!  I am so happy to share with you my latest collection for Robert Kaufman.  It's called Ivory Coast and it is full of rich color and ethnic inspired prints (of course with a modern twist)!  Hope you love it like I do!

Mon Sheri Fat Quarter Winner!...

Congratulations to lucky number 12 - Stitch-n-Lounge!  Please send me your address, and I'll send over the fabric!  Hooray!  Send to info@khristianahowell.com.  Thanks for all the feedback guys!

HGTV and me!...

About a month ago I was approached by the wonderful Lana Kole to contribute to an HGTV.com article.  Of course I immediately said yes, and then I asked what the article was about.  :0)  The article is called Decorating for Winter with Textiles, and it is up... NOW! Big thank you to Lana for inviting me, and for putting together a great piece!

the start of something new...

Happy Friday all!  I've made a commitment to myself to spend the rest of this year creating, creating, creating!  When January gets here, the real countdown to SURTEX begins, and I am still toying with the idea of squeezing in another show as well.  So I took a moment to step away from the computer and get out my trusty pens a few days back.  Thought I would share the beginnings of something new!  Tomorrow I am going to play all day with my partner in crime these days, Jessica Swift.  A trip to the art supply store is in my future, and I plan to walk out with all new paints to play with!  I'm really excited to try some new things, but also a little terrified.

Mon Sheri Giveaway!

I have a fat quarter of Mon Sheri left from the wonderful samples made by my friend over at Hey Baby Studio!  It's lonely, and needs to find a home!  This collection was named after my constant inspiration my mom, Sheri, so I hope you love it as much as I do!

So, here's what you do.

1. Follow @surfacedivine (that's me!) on Twitter or join the peeps on Facebook.

AND

2. Leave a comment here letting me know what you would like to see more of in this space.  If you instead want to share what is inspiring you right now, I'd love to hear about that too!  :)

Winner will be randomly selected and announced here on Monday!

Two new fabric collections!

Hi all!  I'm back from Quilt Market!  It was tons of fun!  I was thrilled to make some of my twitter friends into real life friends!  Finally got to meet Daisy Janie (who's booth was amazing btw) and Jenean Morrison.  I also met some great new friends Marisa from Creative Thursday, Betz White, Lizzy House, and Melody Miller, Lindsay and Charlie from Hawthorne Threads, Cynthia from Fabricworm and Birch, and Kim from True Up.  I even had a moment to chat with Amy Butler!  Full weekend - let me tell you, but so so much fun!  So...want to see the two new collections I presented with Anthology??  Come on, sure you do!  ;0)

First up, Bryant Park in three colorways - Yacht, Terre, and Balkans!



This collection was inspired by the spirit of Bryant Park in NYC.  Although, the shows are no longer held there, we will always remember Bryant Park as a destination where beauty, creativity, and innovation were celebrated.  I wanted to mix vintage overtones with modern shapes, and use color in a fresh new way.  Hope you heart it!





Next up Theory in three ways - Seaside, Sierra, and Forest



Theory was all about trying something new.  Mixing and matching traditional and modern elements and seeing what came out.  It was my theory really of what a new look for home, fashion, and craft could be.