All about a girl.
Girl had a dream to design fabric.
Girl sat drawing with pencil & paper until things where just right, the drawings, the colors, the design, the style.
...at times - Girl had no idea what she was doing.
Girl brought a portfolio and filled it with artwork for three different fabric lines.
Girl booked a ticket to the USA to talk to the right people.
Girl flew to the USA and wondered if anyone would take her seriously.
Girl went to the one place at Market that felt like home.
Girl arrived at Lecien.
And that was just the beginning.
Welcome to Woodland
The image above is the cover page from my portfolio, it's the very first thing you see when you open the black cover - then there are pages of drawings and color story, I should share that one day.
I love everything about Woodland - the bold color & playful nature are just me all over.
"Imagine visiting a woodland village with inquisitive fairies, a little garden path leads you to a tiny toadstool village with friendly neighbors. A gathering of girls, birds and lady bugs will become your good friends throughout the journey." This was my Woodland inspiration...
There are six designs in the line offered in seven colorways (or 32 bolts)
Toadstool Spots
Woodland Fairies
Woodland Village
Woodland Path
Woodland Gathering
Woodland Neighbors
It's Woodland by (that girl) Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches for Lecien, Japan. It will debut at Houston Quilt Market *Crikey* did you know that is only 5 weeks away?
I need to go and sew.
xo
Natalie
Hi Natalie, I have just found your blog via Pretty by Hand and I am absolutely delighted. It is so inspirational. Good luck with your fabric line and everything else. I will re-visit often.
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | November 09, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Congratulations Natalie!!!!!!!!!!!! This line is amazing and I'm so thrilled your magical fairies are there. I haven't bought new fabric for a loooonnnggg time...but this...this I am buying. You have inspired me, well done and so pleased for you xxxx
Posted by: Amanda | October 22, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Superbe!
Where and when could we find these fabrics?
I live in France.
Evelyne
Posted by: Evelyne | October 21, 2011 at 06:36 PM
OH wow, slow down heart! Is there going to be a way to order them online? I live in Alaska and have yet to find a quilt shop that carries the darling fabrics I see online... IM DESPERATE!
leslie
Posted by: leslie | October 19, 2011 at 07:28 AM
I'm in love! Thanks for creating such a wonderful woodland to play in. Can't wait until I can gather a stash! I'll be linking on Facebook :)
Posted by: Kimara | October 19, 2011 at 06:46 AM
So very, very sweet. I hope it will become available in the Netherlands, too!
Posted by: Mieke Noor | October 19, 2011 at 02:09 AM
So delightful and charming. Looking forward to it being in the shops! Have fun at Houston!
Posted by: Shari | October 19, 2011 at 12:38 AM
Your fabrics are adorable,I really enjoy your patterns. Happy sewing - good luck!
Posted by: Affordable Insurance | October 18, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Natalie, I can NOT wait to get my hands on some of this awesomeness! I DO hope you will be at Market so we can get some. I have loved it from the second I saw the first little peek! I know you must be over the moon looking at your name on the selvage. I think you need to make a purse out of nothing but the selvages. LOL Seriously, love, love it! And Lecien to boot? Can't get any better than that! Hugs from Texas. :)
Posted by: Carolyn | October 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM
c'est MA-GNI-FIQUE!!!!!SUPERBE...BRAVO NATHALIE POUR TON IMAGINATION...
A QUAND TON LIVRE ET TON TISSU EN FRANCE????????
Posted by: lamomo | October 16, 2011 at 05:21 AM
Your fabrics are adorable, will they be available in the USA? I really enjoy your patterns.
Posted by: Karla from Ohio | October 15, 2011 at 01:08 AM
My husband has been in Australia these last couple of weeks. He visited a quilt shop in Barossa and when he asked me "what should I look for?", I said "anything by Natalie of Cinderberry Stitches". I'll know when he gets home if he was successful. If not, he'll be going back after the first of the year and can try again. LOL! Perhaps by then he'll find Woodland available in a shop!
Posted by: Sandi | October 14, 2011 at 02:42 PM
My husband has been in Australia these last couple of weeks. He visited a quilt shop in Barossa and when he asked me "what should I look for?", I said "anything by Natalie of Cinderberry Stitches". I'll know when he gets home if he was successful. If not, he'll be going back after the first of the year and can try again. LOL!
Posted by: Sandi | October 14, 2011 at 02:41 PM
I adore it! You are such an inspiration to me...I just started out...late I know...and what you have accomplished is fabulous...of course it doesn't hurt that you are so talented!!!
Posted by: Linda | October 12, 2011 at 05:34 AM
where and when can us Aussie girls buy your fab fabric?
Posted by: Sue | October 11, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Hi! Greetings from Finland! I love the fabrics! Thank you for your interesting blog!!! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world! :)
Posted by: Ullan tilkut | October 09, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Wow, I love your fabric!
Beertje Zonn
Posted by: Beertje Zonn | October 08, 2011 at 11:26 PM
It's adorable !!
Posted by: PattyC | October 07, 2011 at 06:26 PM
Just found your blog and your designs are to die for, love them all. Congratulations! It's beautiful! What a dream come true!
Posted by: Check Insurance | October 07, 2011 at 03:48 AM
Natalie, just found your blog and your designs are to die for, love them all. Have just joined the stichery club and look forward to receiving the goodies. Now just need time time time - oh for retirement.
Posted by: Linda M | October 06, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Congratulations! Your new line is so sweet! I can't wait to own some!
Posted by: Pam T. | October 05, 2011 at 12:25 PM
I was all excited about and in love with the fabrics and then you said "Crikey" and I was most excited about that!
Mary
Posted by: Mary | October 05, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Love them Natalie, many congratulations.
Posted by: Pam | October 05, 2011 at 01:52 AM
amazing fabric! i can not wait to get my hands on some!!!
Posted by: jessica | October 03, 2011 at 12:34 PM
wow, that is awsome. I love love love it. When & where can we get it here in Australia? Hope I can get access to some to make things for my daughter & neice.
Posted by: Jodi R | October 02, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Congratulations! they are just fantastic!
Posted by: Kati | October 02, 2011 at 04:33 AM
Natalie, the colours are just gorgeous. My grand daughter would love them - hmmm so many ideas, so little time.
A must have on my list, can't wait till I can touch them!
Clever girl!
Posted by: Sandra Paschkow | September 29, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Adorable ~ I'm in love!
Posted by: Paula | September 28, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Congratulations..I can't wait to get some of this! :)
Posted by: Kristen | September 28, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Woodland is so gorgeous! I can't wait to get a whole bunch of it and start sewing! I love it!
Posted by: Jamie @ Beach House Quilts | September 28, 2011 at 06:46 PM
It is so beautiful Nat. You have every right to be proud of your creations.
Posted by: Michelle Whyte | September 28, 2011 at 03:40 PM
That is just the sweetest! Congrats. to you.
Posted by: Kim C | September 28, 2011 at 06:13 AM
I love anything you design - when will this be available for purchase in the US? And where?
Posted by: Teri Dingler | September 28, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Hi Natalie, You have just touched my heart with your designs.They are beautiful.
Posted by: Kay | September 27, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Wow, I love your fabric!
Posted by: Carol H. | September 27, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Natalie, it is just drop dead gorgeous! Congratulations. The only bad thing is it won't be for sell until next year, right? That means I have to wait. :(
Posted by: ina | September 27, 2011 at 03:57 AM
Congratulations Natalie. Your fabric is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: SuzK | September 26, 2011 at 10:57 PM
this is an adorable collection! congratulations!
Posted by: randi | September 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM
WANT!!!
Posted by: Christine | September 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Oh, such beautiful fun fabrics to play and create with. Have to check my local fabric store to see if they got it. I hope to design my own line of fabric one day.
Congrats.
Posted by: Lei Kain | September 26, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Oh this is wonderful. Love it!
Posted by: Ineke Platvoet | September 26, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Gorgeous! Will I be able to check them out at AQM?
Posted by: Kate | September 26, 2011 at 06:03 PM
A BIG Congrats! The colorways are wonderful and the entire experience must have you magically giddy! You are such inspiration too I might add! Can't wait to see your sewing.
Posted by: susie | September 26, 2011 at 04:33 AM
Natalie, Your fabrics are lovely. I do love them all. How wonderful for you with your own line of fabric. I am hoping we will be able to buy it here in Canada. Best wishes on a terrific accomplishment. Blessings: Dianne
Posted by: Dianne Kellock | September 26, 2011 at 01:47 AM
huge congrats Nat on your new line........your very first fabric........
I love the mushrooms and the little girls....
Posted by: Chookyblue | September 25, 2011 at 04:15 PM
You're so inspiring Natalie! I love hearing about how you pursued your dream... that's the thing with dreams - it's up to us to make them happen!
Woodland is absolutely delightful and I look forward to sewing with it! Just love your designs - so fun and whimsical - and magical!
Best wishes!!!! Vikki xo
Posted by: www.sewusefuldesigns.com | September 25, 2011 at 03:27 PM
your fabric is adorable. congratulations.
Posted by: charlotte | September 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Love this fabric! I just made the block for Quilt aid 2011, it was your design, and this fabric reminds me of it! Such wonderful designs:)
Posted by: JoAnn May | September 25, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Congratulations! I love Woodland! It is great! Have fun at market! It really will be here before you know it!
Posted by: Vickie | September 25, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Wow Natalie - these are fantastic. So you and so unique! Well done you! I bet you can't quite believe this dream!
Posted by: Laura | September 25, 2011 at 01:32 AM
I'll have one (bolt!) of everything ;o) Wonderful!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | September 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM
So....delicious !!! I love them !!
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | September 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM
This is so lovely Natalie, I can't wait to get my hands on some. Congratulations :-)
Posted by: Mandy | September 24, 2011 at 05:26 PM
WOW!! I didn't realise there were so many colourways from your last posts.
Beautiful.
Jonda
Posted by: D | September 24, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Your fabric design story is so fantastic! I just love, love, love your line of fabric. It is beautiful and adorable and sweet and cheerful and, and, and...... !!!
Posted by: Paige | September 24, 2011 at 04:00 PM
What a gorgeous range of fabrics - love the colours and the patterns you are very talented.
Posted by: Oriel | September 24, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Wow, how awesome, good for you!
Posted by: kel | September 24, 2011 at 01:40 PM
LOVE them, love them all! Can't wait ;).
Posted by: Vreni | September 24, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Yippie for you, what a happy buzz! Have fun creating with this fun fabric range.
Posted by: leeanne | September 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations Natalie... The BIG problem that I see with your fabric is... that it is far too hard to choose which ones I want!!!!!!!!!!Again Natalie congratulations you and yours should be extremely proud....
Posted by: Sharon | September 24, 2011 at 09:07 AM
It is beautiful. Congratulations and well done. I can't wait for it to be available, I'm already planning the dolls I can make to wear clothes made from your beautiful fabric
Posted by: Jenny | September 24, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Congrats. The fabric is gorgeous just like your designs.
Posted by: Anne D | September 24, 2011 at 07:14 AM
wow how gorgeous that girl had made fabrics! Congrsts on your new fabric line. Isn't it the first? Wwo what a year for you, first book, forst fabrics design......you go girl! Love it both!
Posted by: Marianna Bergkamp | September 24, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Love this!
Fantastic fabrics. Congrats.
Posted by: Ana Paula | September 24, 2011 at 04:16 AM
Girl did a good job. Those fabrics are gorgeous. Congrats!!
Posted by: Debora Aguirre | September 24, 2011 at 03:34 AM
I am in love. Just think this is incrediably wonderful. Congratulations!
Posted by: Ramona | September 24, 2011 at 01:57 AM
Woodland is fantastic. Congrats.
Posted by: Kentish Keg-Meg | September 24, 2011 at 01:17 AM
I love love love it! xo
Posted by: pam | September 24, 2011 at 01:16 AM
LOVE this! I emailed my sales rep on this. Can you email me? I have a couple of questions. Thanks!
Posted by: auntie pami | September 24, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Congratulations! Can't wait ti get some!
Posted by: Sharon S | September 24, 2011 at 12:35 AM
So pretty Natalie! Congratulations!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | September 23, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Congratulations. It is so sweet. I can't wait until it is available to purchase.
Posted by: Dell | September 23, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Congratulations! How very exciting for you. They are adorable designs!
Posted by: Amy | September 23, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Your fabric is gorgeous. Congratulations!
Posted by: Karen | September 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Congratulations Natalie!!! :)
Posted by: Miriam | September 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM
thanks so much for sharing your story Natalie, toadstool houses with garden paths & washing lines in between was part of my childhood doodling, think I will have to recreate my scene with your gorgeous fabrics....congratulations
Posted by: Annette | September 23, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Congratulations! I hope this beautiful fabric line will arrive at Spain... I LOVE IT !
Posted by: Elena Martínez | September 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Congratulations! It's beautiful! What a dream come true!
Posted by: Renee | September 23, 2011 at 09:36 PM
Happy sewing - good luck
Posted by: Ethne | September 23, 2011 at 09:35 PM
The range is beautiful Natalie, bright & fun. Keep following those dreams so we can share in the results! Tracee xx
Posted by: Tracee | September 23, 2011 at 09:34 PM
*insert whistle*......bee-u-tiful!!!
Posted by: Rachael Merrick | September 23, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Congratulations, Natalie! What a beautiful baby Woodland is!! Have fun with all that sewing you're doing! xxx
Posted by: Heidee Hallam | September 23, 2011 at 09:14 PM
....and was loved by many other girls. Can't wait to purchase my own little patch of the woods.
Congrats Natalie. X
Posted by: Tessa | September 23, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Wow - just gorgeous! LOVE IT!!!! Just a magical fabric line - congratulations!
Posted by: Jody Herbert | September 23, 2011 at 09:13 PM
congrats Natalie, Woodland is gorgeous
Posted by: Wendy | September 23, 2011 at 09:05 PM