Story Time!: How I Began Designing Fabric for Moda Fabrics
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2024
- Corey has been designing fabric for Moda Fabrics since 2014 (with her 1st fabric line releasing in 2015). In today's video, she shares how she began designing fabric.
You can view all of the fabric lines Corey has created here: modafabrics.com/designers/cor... Click the "swatch page" icon beside any collection to view the fabrics.
Inkscape computer program: inkscape.org/
Blog: www.corianderquilts.com
Instagram: @corianderquilts
Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/CorianderQu...
Corey, thank you so much for sharing the story of how your career has developed. I find people's stories very interesting. I’m so glad your life's path has led you to the world of quilting. I’m sure you know, just by reading people’s video comments, how anxiously we all await your next fabric collection, your quilt designs, your QAL's, and your Saturday videos. Thank you for being the creative person we all love.
This is so nice of you to say Sandi!...the quilting community is so full of warm, wonderful people!...it's so much fun to get to chat with all of you. =)
Corey I just watched Fat quarter with heather from my sew quilt life. And she showed so many beautiful quilts with fabrics by “Corey”. So beautiful.
I loved her “Corey Quilts”.
Heather is the best!...I have that episode on my list of things to watch when I get a chance!
Your enjoyment of your craft shines out in every tuturial, and it is contagious! I also appreciate how you, together with MODA, support and promote your products through tutorials, programs, BOM's and BOW's, product links - just all of your combined efforts. Thank you!
It's so much fun to get to be able to do!...we all just love it and quilters are the best. =)
I hope all the trees survive and your daughter is able to show her future children those beautiful trees some day. Thank you for sharing your story. I completely understand the feelings of being a new mommy and staying home. It was scary but, the thought of leaving my daughter with anyone else was terrifying. It was the best decision I ever made! We were blessed that I could stay home with both of our children and I wouldn’t change a thing. I am not creative by nature so I truly appreciate your talents. I can follow a pattern or copy something I see in a store but, I do not have an original thought in my head! And drawing…let’s just say my brothers laughed at my stick figures! I hope you truly appreciate your God given talents, I know we all do! Keep doing what you love and I pray it keeps bringing you joy❤
It's been so nice that I could stay home with the girls...just like you, I wouldn't change it! It's such a neat journey to look back on and it was fun to chat about it a bit more here. =)
The 20 trees are right up my alley! Plant the trees as many as you can, spruce are wonderful evergreens!
Aren't they fun!
Yikes! I can’t imagine having to turn a quilt top around in 24-48 hours. That’s insane. I really enjoyed your story. So inspirational. Tell your daughter that if she can grow her trees 🌲 in containers until they are mature enough to survive outside, she may be able to donate them to the city for planting in parks. Keep us posted on yeh trees journey.
I'll need to start a new "spruce trees update" series here on RUclips LOL...we're all invested in what happens now. =)
You are living a blessed life. God bless you Corey.
Thank you so much Jeni...it really has been a blessing. =)
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! I have been talking about wanting to design fabric for YEARS but have lots of excuses why I haven't done anything. Your video is helping to nudge me along. Thanks for always sharing so much with the quilting community.
You are so welcome!...I linked to that program, Inkscape, that I mentioned if you want to try it out a little bit. =)
We are so lucky to have you!!
I am so thankful for all of you!...what a wonderful job to get to do!
I’m snuggling my second baby right now, and I’ve always wanted to design quilts. I started a Tshirt quilt business and made enough to buy a longarm, but I am ready to make a change :)
I understand that feeling!
Thank you, Corey! That was interesting. I’m not that creative, so I’m extra appreciative that those of you who are share your gifts with us by designing such beautiful fabrics and patterns to share with the rest of us! ❤
It was so fun to chat about...thank you for watching!
Now you have to make her a 20 Little Spruce Trees quilt to capture the memory! Lol!
That’s a neat idea! 😀 🌲
Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Corey - I’m where you were, in the thick of motherhood, trying to find my creative niche amongst the diaper changes, activities, meal planning, housework, and the list goes onnnnn…looking forward to fall 2027 when all my babies are in school full time, but also feverishly dreading it at the same time! Only another mom can understand those dueling emotions. ❤
That's exactly what it is--dueling emotions! I remember when I was in high school, my English teacher said as you get older you'll realize that emotions are twofold. You'll never have just one emotion...it will be bittersweet or tears of happiness mixed with tears of sadness etc. That stuck with me and I find it to be so true.
Loved listening to your story this morning Corey. We need more Corey time. As a side note if you get a chance you should watch Fat Quarter Shop’s livestream yesterday with quilt designer Heather Briggs of My Sew Quilty Life. Towards the end of the video she showed her top 10 quilt patterns. She calls them her Corey Quilts because she uses your various fabric collections. It was so much fun to watch. I’m sure you would love seeing them.
Thank you so much for watching Angela!...it was a lot of fun to share and look back on. If I could have, I would have watched Heather live...she's so fun. I have watching that episode on my list!...I definitely want to. =)
Thank you for sharing your story with "us". I, like many others, had been wondering how Fabric Designing came about for you.Fascinating! Thank you for the positive words to the viewers (me) about becoming, working to the best of our ability. Surprisingly to me, even as a "Senior citizen", I'm still becoming me. After 40 years of Nursing Practice, I am becoming a Long Arm Quilter. It's such a learning curve. I need all the encouragement I can get ! I enjoy your videos ... now you are going to keep us updated on the Spruce trees just like Tigs!
We certainly do keep learning and becoming each year, don't we. =) We're all invested in what happens to the spruce trees next! =)
Always a treat listening and watching your videos, such beautiful fabric designs, we are so lucky to have you in the quilting world. Thanks for sharing your story. 👍❤️🙂
You are so welcome!...thanks so much for your kind words!
Love the story of the spruces! They’re beautiful trees, especially during our bleary Ohio winters.
I think I told you this at one of your trunk shows but I really appreciate your (and other designers) creativity - it allows non-creative people like me to still make beautiful things. 😊
Those trees make me smile every time I think about lthem!
Loved hearing about your beginning in the quilt design world!
Thank you!...it was fun to chat about. =)
Love hearing about your design journey from quilts to fabric. The format for this video was a delight; I felt as if you had invited a few friends over for an afternoon chat. Thank you😊❤️
Thank you so much!...I'm so glad you enjoyed watching---it was fun to share. =)
Thank you for sharing your story about your quilting design journey.
You are so welcome!...thank you so much for watching!
The last encouraging comments need to be made in to a panel. Your way with words are perfect. Thank you so much for this chat. I enjoy your videos so much, even without your fur- babies!
Thank you so much for leaving such a kind comment. =) That's so nice of you to say!
Great story, Corey! I think I'll stick to using your fabulous collections rather designing my own!
And I hope we see a 20 Spruce tree quilt pattern soon!
That'd be a fun quilt!
I always look forward to your Saturday morning videos. My Sew Quilty Life was on Fat Quarter Shop’s video. She shared how much she loved your fabric. I hope you have had a chance to see it.
It is on my list to watch!...Heather is so great!
Such fun story about the tiny trees.
LOL...it makes me smile every time I think about it!
Thank you for sharing your story! I love your fabric designs and patterns.
Thank you so much!...it was a lot of fun to think back on everything that led me into fabrics and quilts. =)
I love your patterns and fabrics and color choices and you are so sweet. Love you Corey
Thank you so much Carmen!...that is so kind of you to say. =)
I really enjoyed your story time. You have me very curious as to what you were design for your kids, and i would be interested in seeing that. I have a 5 year old daughter and think it would be fun to make her things, but I always need a good clear pattern to make anything. I'm so glad you started designing fabric. Each fabric line seems to have a perfect balance of colour and scale and is just so fun to work with.
I shared a blog post many years ago about some of those clothing designs if you want to read a bit more: corianderquilts.com/whats-up-with-little-miss-shabby/
@@CorianderQuilts thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You are very talented. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Thank you so much!
❤I always enjoy your quilty chats, and I LOVED this one! Thank you!♥️
Thank you so much!...thank you for watching!
What a wonderful story and one that is very encouraging. I really enjoyed you sharing your trail to designing fabric and how you got there. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video, and i hope many more blessings come your way. Love your fabrics and your patterns!!
Thank you so much!...it was a fun story to share and fun to look back on. =)
Corey, Thank you for sharing your story with us! I find it interesting to learn the 'how' and 'why' behind people's stories on their journey toward their goals. I could never be a fabric designer - I can't even draw a decent looking flower on a blank piece of paper. LOL But I have been enjoying your fabric lines in the past 4-5 years since the beginning of my quilting journey. Thanks again!
I think it's interesting to hear about as well!...thanks so much for watching along---it was a lot of fun to share. =)
Thanks for sharing your quilting journey…fun to hear about how you started your business…Love your fabrics and patterns,and your videos are some of my favorites…Sounds like you found your perfect job and your wonderful at it!☺️👏
It's been a wonderful job to have!
I love your story.
Thank you Carmen!...and thank you for watching. =)
Thanks Corey! It's always interesting to me to to learn how someone got to where they are in life.
I think it's fun to hear those stories as well. =)
Love that Story time with Corey Time. 😊
=)
Corey, what an amazing clothing business and quilting venture to where you are now, thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!...it was fun to share!
I received my pattern yesterday. I just love it.
Oh wonderful!...I'm so glad you like it!
I love the tree story, they are amazing. Always family first. Thank you for sharing .
The tree story makes me laugh every time I think about it. =)
I loved the tree story - please let us know what happens with them! Very interesting video - thanks.
I will need to keep you all updated, won't I!...they are the cutest little trees and we do have a spot where we can plan them once they grow a bit more!
Thank you for sharing your journey. How wonderful that you were able to be a stay at home mom and satisfy your creativity!
You are so welcome!...it's worked out so well for our family. =)
Thank you! You are so very inspiring! I even wrote some things down including, "You are just exactly who you need to be to accomplish just exactly what you need to accomplish." You made my day saying that in your video. ❤
You are so welcome!...and thank you for leaving such a kind comment! =)
Love hearing your stories
Thank you so much for watching!...it was fun to share. =)
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope your daughter is able to plant her trees. My mom used to say she had to plant one seed for the birds, one for the worms and one for herself.
We do plan to plant them but it will be awhile until they are large enough to do so!
Thank you for sharing your story. I love all your fabric lines. I have used 3 of you lines for 3 of my grandsons' wedding quilts. I used Spring Creek for a spring wedding, Cozy Up for a fall wedding and Sunwashed for a summer wedding. I always look forward to you new lines.
It was a lot of fun to share and look back on. =)
Thank you for sharing I often wonder how people get started in fabric design.😊
So many different ways!
You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!...and thank you for watching. =)
Cory, you are such an inspiration. What an amazing journey you've been on. I'd love to one day design fabric.
It's been so much fun!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏽 really loved your story.
Thank you so much for watching!...it was fun to chat about. =)
Fascinating! 20 minutes well-spent watching this video. I love your openness in sharing your fabric design career. Thank you ❤
You're so welcome!...thank you for watching!
Thank you so much Corey for sharing your journey to fabric and pattern design. I have thought so much about going into this industry but have had thoughts of not being qualified to do it. This was so inspiring and I love that there is a free program out there to dabble! The hardest part is getting started! Happy Sunday, Corey!
It was fun to look back on the last number of years...such a meandering journey to fabric design. =)
Thank you for sharing your design journey. Although I rarely comment on your videos-I do try to 👍🏻when I can-I often binge watch them while sewing. Your quilts and tutorials inspiring, and your easy, relaxed manner makes one feel invited into your studio.
Wow! Your daughter could make a beautiful Bonsai Forest with some of the trees-either in a large shallow pot and/or in your yard. She can Google Bonsai forest images for some fabulous examples. Either way, she should carefully separate them now, or their roots will interlock and the trees won’t likely survive separation later.
Thank you, and stay well!
Muskoka ON 🇨🇦
Thank you for this suggestion!...I'll have her look that up. Our next step is to re-pot each of them into their own pots so they can keep growing with plenty of room. I don't think they'll last too much longer in that little mug!
Nice story Corey. Thanks.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing your story, and your amazing talent, with us all! ❤️
You are so welcome!...thank you so much!
Wonderful journey, Corey. You're talented and so creative. ❤
Thank you so much Lee!
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been curious how people like yourself get started in fabric design. Blessings to you!
Thank you for watching!...it was fun to share. =)
Hi Corey, thank you for sharing this. I found it very interesting. It's so cool that you got to work from home so you could be there for your family if they need you. I missed a lot of my daughters things when she was in school, but thankfully my sister was close by. Thank you for sharing.
It really has worked out so well for our family. =)
Thank you so much for your thoughtful sharing. I would love to hear more about how you structure you days around sewing. Tips on fitting more time into your life.... Another thought I had was, I bet you have a wealth of advice that would work for the rest of us when we want to get a project done quickly, such as for a gift-----because you need to turn around your quilts very quickly when you get your original pieces of fabric. And now that you mentioned you used to have to put a quilt top together in under 48 hours, more often 24, you much have organization tips, and focus tips, and other useful ideas that would be useful to us.
You seem to be a very organized person, so, would love to hear more about that too...I need clear counters to start a project, or to do some mending.
Thank you again. Love this idea.
It was a lot of fun to share!
I've never really thought about it, how I get things done quickly, but one tip would be to do things in batches as much as possible. I start with getting all of the cutting out of the way (make sure to label things so you don't have to spend time hunting for certain pieces), and then I will chain piece everything I can within the pattern (even if that means skipping around a bit). Once I can't chain piece anything more, I'll move to the iron and press everything. Then, it's back to as much chain piecing as I can. And then onto more pressing. Two other things, I don't typically starch so that saves prep time nor do I typically pin (both of those things save time but only if you don't have to unpick).
Loved this chat with you Corey! Always so faithful and encouraging. Thank you 💕🧵
Thank you so much Helen!...and thank you so much for watching. =)
So nice to hear how you got into this business! I love your designs and color palette! ❤
Thank you so much!
I love your Saturday videos! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you so much!...and thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing your fabric and quilting journey, you are truly an inspiration!
You are so welcome!...thank you so much for watching!
Corey I love your fabric and patterns. I’m so glad you got into this field!! Great story!!!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for story time with Corey!!!
You're so welcome!
Enjoyed hearing about your journey into designing and learning about your background. Thank goodness everyone does something different- it would be boring if everyone designed the same path!
My only complaint about this video (as I am sewing) is it was too short!!!
Maybe the 20 spruce trees in the mug will be an inspiration?!!😙🤣
It was so much fun to share with everyone!
Corey, thank you for sharing😊 I love your colors/prints/style. Enjoy every new line! Keep creating for us😊
It was a lot of fun to chat about this with all of you. =)
I absolutely love hearing about your journey and fabric design. What I love is taking fabrics and patterns and mixing them up to make my own. So I think fabric patterns or perhaps sewing for a designer is where I would love to do. I work full time and sew just as much now that I am an empty nester. ❤
I really enjoyed all of the fun fabric projects I created early in my quilting career...so much fun!
Thank you Corey! I have always wanted to do fabric design. I never felt like I could because I didn't have that background and I did not know where to start. I have so many pattern ideas in my head. I am a "senior citizen" I am too old to do it now. but not too old to sew!! I sure enjoy sewing with your fabric. I still have several of your fat quarter bundles in my stash. I hope that your journey will help someone follow their dream.
p,s, keep us updated on the spruce tree story!. You should get her to take a picture by the tree every year and watch them both grow.
That little spruce story makes me smile every time I think about it. Our next step is to repot each little seedling into it's own pot so they can keep growing. They have a ways to go before they are ready to be planted outside. =)
I love that you shared this with us. Thank you! I love your fabric and have made quilts with it.
Thank you so much for watching!
20 spruce trees in a mug 😂😂😂, enjoyed the chatter!
Right!?!....silly little trees. =)
Growing plants is fun. Elany can learn lots of science stuff caring for these. I remember buying your 1st line. Karen still has some. It's been fun seeing all of your work over the years.
It's really been quite a fun journey!
I got my patterns in the mail yesterday! I am so excited to be making a couple more of your cute quilts. Now I have to wait for your next Christmas line to come out so I can make that CUTE Sheepie quilt! I love your story!
Starberry will be in shops before too long!...it's always so much fun to see what everyone makes. =)
Thank you for sharing. I must say I know I feel I am thrilled that you arrived at your destination as a fabric designer as you are one of my favorite designers. I absolutely adore the new collection with the sheep. Just precious. You don’t stay in one genre but stay fresh with new releases. Great imagination and designing. My fabric store sold out almost immediately so loads have the same opinion. Just keep it going. I love it ❤
That is really nice of you to say...thank you so much! I really enjoy what I get to do. =)
Thank you Corey! You make me believe that I can too design fabric! Maybe soooner rather than later!! Prairie was one of the very first fabrics I bought when I started quilting!! I sure wish I had bought more... they are some of my most treasured scraps. ❤ I never bought enough for a quilt so I've made bags and such. Windflower was another favorite, but I gave that quilt away! I now make sure I buy enough when your lines come out! 😅
You're so welcome!...thanks so much for watching. This was fun to look back on. =)
thank you for your story. I loved it and I love your quilts they are beautiful.
Thank you so much! Thank you for watching!
Thanks Corey for sharing your story with us. So fun and inspiring. Love your fabrics.
😂 I thought the seeds were going to be carrots!!! How funny! Glad they are trees. Hope they all survive and grow up beautiful.
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Right now they definitely look more "carrot" and less "spruce" !
Cory thank you so much for sharing this! Your message is one so many young people (of all ages) should hear - do what you are meant to do and enjoy. ❤
Thank you for watching...and yes, I agree!
Good morning, and thank you for sharing your story! I think it is always interesting to learn what inspires people to follow a certain career path. I also enjoyed the story on your daughter's seeds. How odd that they didn't label the seeds! I would have also assumed they were flowers of some sort! I hope at least a couple make it to full size!
I know!...it was just a little packet---no label. Luckily so, as I'm not sure if we would have so quickly planted 20 spruce trees! =)
Great video-would like to see the progress of the spruce trees😊. Enjoyed today's video as always.
I'll need to start a "spruce tree updates" series. =)
Thank you for this story. It us interesting to hear how you got to this place. 20 trees, a great gift😅
It was fun to share!
Thank you for your story. I enjoyed hearing how you got where you are. Thankful you are here!!
Thank you so much for watching!...it was fun to look back and chat about this with all of you. =)
Thank you for this. This was a blast to hear your journey! Way to go Corey!
Thanks so much!!...thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for sharing your journey in this business. I love to hear how everyone ends up on their chosen path. ❤
It's interesting, isn't it, how different those paths are. =)
Interesting you’re talking about this today since last night I was looking at the May/June Love of Quilting with your scattered pinwheels design. I did a double take when I saw your picture with long hair.
That's an old issue! =) That was a design to promote RJR fabrics line of solids, Cotton Supreme Solids. =)
Thank you for sharing your story. I agree that Moda has a very good range of collections.
They have something for everyone, don't they. =)
Interesting journey and a gifted talent you have. I love Moda Fabric. My favorite for sure. Thank you for sharing your story.
Was meant to be. You add so much to all of us. Thank you
Moda is the best! =)
Thank you for sharing your story. It was both educational and interesting!
Thank you!...and thank you for watching!
Thank you so much!! This was such a wonderful story. Everyone starts somewhere and we all get there via different paths. Thank yo for sharing yours. Love your fabric lines and enjoy watching your videos. Have a blessed day.
You as well!...thank you!
What an interesting story! Thank you for sharing, Corey!
You're so welcome!
Corey, thank you so much for sharing your journey. This was a fun and informative video.
By the way, I absolutely love the story of the 20 spruce trees in the tiny mug. I think that has the makings of a great children's book.
It would be a fun children's book, wouldn't it. =)
Thank you Corey for sharing your story. I found it very interesting and it really lets us be informed and more connected to you as a person and a designer. Best wishes for continued success in all that you do.
Thank you so much Pam!
Loved your story! And I love your fabrics. Keep designing! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
I loved hearing this. Thanks
Thank you for watching!
Cory I loved hearing your story! Thanks for sharing!❤
You're so welcome!...thank you for watching!
It’s so nice of you to share your story and to encourage others on their journey. I love how you said not to compare ourselves to each other. The Lord created each and every one of us with different strengths and talents to be shared with one another. Thank you for sharing yours😊
That's exactly right!...we are each different with our own gifts and talents...no two the same. =)
Thank you for sharing! I’m going to have a look at that program…just for fun!
You're so welcome!...it's a fun one to play around with---I linked to it in the description box. =)
Corey...love your fabric designs...best wishes ❤❤
Thank you! You too!
I love watching your videos and love all of your fabric! I heard some of that story at the Ohio quilt festival last year. It was so good seeing you in person. I look forward to every Quilt fabric line that you design!! ❣️🧵❣️
Thanks so much Cindi!...it's always fun to chat about fabric. =)
I enjoyed this so much. It’s so interesting to hear how people found their way to where they are. I am nearing retirement from my job and I find myself thinking about what I can do next. Just like you transitioned to be a stay at home Mom, I think retirement can be a transition to something different. I hope I find my way to something I really enjoy like you did. Your designs are so beautiful. 🌷
I think you are absolutely right...I think we go through a lot of different transitions in our lives, don't we. I'm in a little bit of a different one right now as my girls are transitioning to young adults and heading off (almost 19 and nearing 16). Things are certainly going to look different once they are no longer at home!
Thanks for doing this video Corey! It was fun to listen to!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it...thank you!
I love how relaxed and comfortable you are in this video. I love your fabrics and patterns! I’ve been enjoying your free scrappy blocks as well!
Thanks so much!...it was fun to share. And those scrappy blocks have been fun to share as well. =)