inspiration
Amy Butler: inspiring me since the beginning of my sewing career; inspiring me still.
I know I must sound like an star struck fan, the truth, however, is that this beautiful woman has inspired me from the moment I saw her Gypsy Caravan line of fabric. My girls have been dressed in her prints from the time they arrived on this earth to this very day! I feel so privileged to have met her.
Amy's fabrics have been a staple on my shelves and in my designs since day one. Her hard work and creativity inspired so many outfits and honestly, played a HUGE role in Sweet Feet Boutique's existence. I still sew many things for the girls with Amy Butler fabric, and I am clamoring to purchase more after seeing peeks at the International Quilt Market in Portland, OR. I am certain that Miss Masyn (who is now much older than the picture below) will require pockets, but that will be nice because I want to use some of each print... the colorways are gorgeous!
I never expected to get so emotional when I met her, but I couldn't hold back tears, it was so overwhelming. This woman is amazing and it exudes from her like light pouring out from her eyes and dimples. Everything about her inspires me and I hope to one day know her better. She is absolutely bursting with kindness, class, creativity, and passion. I am so grateful for the trail she has been blazing and I can't wait to see what she will create next!
Thank you Amy, for being so patient and kind with an awestruck girl like me, you are the dearest for taking time to talk with me and let me snap endless photos! Many hugs and much admiration~
-Amelia
Are you sure you took pictures of the right person? She looks a lot like Jodie Foster, to me at least.
I'm not an expert on fabrics (not even close), but I am glad you got to meet such an accomplished person in the fabric world.
Posted by: RWA | May 19, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Amy is such a sweetie pie. She went out of her way to make me feel welcome as the newest designer for Westminster. I so appreciated her warmth and generosity of spirit. Your photos of her are some of the best I've seen. Plus, you captured those killer shoes she was wearing on Friday!
Posted by: melissa@yummygoods | May 19, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Amazing pictures, Amelia!!! So glad you got to meet your fabric heroine. :) I miss you already. Can't wait to see you in Houston.
Posted by: Patty/MODKID | May 19, 2008 at 09:07 PM
you lucky girl. :) gorgeous photos, as always.
Posted by: nic | May 21, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Wow, dreams do come true. I would love a chance to visit with Amy and pick her brain for ideas and just chat. Btw.. love the outfit the little girl is wearing, very sweet!
Posted by: lisaannette | May 21, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I agree she was JUST the sweetest! And so adorable!!!
Do you think she'll remember us when we see her in Houston ;)
BTW-I expect you to take me somewhere to find some HOT boots, LOL!
Posted by: myrinda | May 21, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Absolutely amazing pics:).So fresh and colorful!!!!Amyp's prints were such a discovery for me, I became addicted immediately,LOL.
Posted by: Katarina | May 22, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Wow! Amazing...........how lucky you are!
I love Amy's outfit she is wearing.......I have that same skirt and sweater! Tra-la-la~ Wonder where she got those awesome yellow and brown strapy shoes?!
Take care,
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | June 03, 2008 at 08:34 AM