This Wednesday we celebrate Earth Day which was first officially observed on April 22, 1970. Designed to call public attention to our environment, the impact of human activities upon it, the limited resources of our planet, and our need to preserve and safeguard it were highlighted by this designated day. In December of the same year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to legally protect and enhance these aims.
Today we hear the rallying cries of “Reuse–Recycle–Renew” in our efforts to “green” our planet. These “buzz” words have always been in quilters’ vocabularies and actions since our ancestresses first stitched quilts. These enterprising and thrifty women fed their scrapbags with reusable parts of clothing, recycled even the smallest bits in string piecing and patchwork, and renewed their supply of quilts to warm and comfort their families. Not to mention, at times, feeding their creative souls with these material pursuits, as well. Yes, I believe that quilters are the ultimate recyclers of the world.
To celebrate the beauty of our Earth and its creatures, we at Studio e Fabrics offer our “Nature-ology” collection to be released this Spring. This line features two colorways. The first boasts a fresh, spring-tinted assortment with a rich earthy brown and the second is anchored with a deep mellow red that reflects the the warm, glorious hues of autumn. The pictorial lead print is supported by a cast of coordinates to provide quilters with a versatile palette to design, sew, and express their joy of nature. Motifs include birds, feathers, leaves, trees, and branches, enhanced with a rustic tweed design and ornithologically-themed words. A wall hanging kit, “Empty Nest,” and nature-inspired pillows, with free instructions on our website, will be available soon to inspire your imagination.
