Stephanie Brandenburg

Hello! Fabric design has been a wonderful journey for me. I was prepared for the joy and satisfaction of being a part of my creative process, but it is so rewarding to see what others create with the fabric! I didn’t expect that kind of artistic sharing would make this process come full circle for me. I am always so inspired when someone comes in to the shop with their creation and their interpretation of the fabric in their finished or unfinished tops and quilts.

“Fingerpaints” is such a great color palette for everyone and I look forward to more great colors! This line really unlocks the door of creativity for quilters. It has such great texture and verve! It is so rewarding to see this line used in quilts, curtains, or any home decorative piece. At Fern Hill, we are even developing placemats, quilts, and runners with these vibrant lines.

I began painting on architectural antiques about 12 years ago. I have a BA in History and I was always going to “do something” with my degree, such as teach or go on to law school. I began working at Fern Hill part time when I was in college. I fell in love with design and I have been at Fern Hill designing since 1990.

My painting always involves architectural antiques and botanicals. I have painted on everything from armoires to little school slates. If something is cracked, like a window - I just paint right on it - I love using the historical pieces of our past and making something from nothing; a concept familiar to the quilting world. So it was a natural transition to fabric design. Everything around me inspires me. My immediate family (which includes my husband and 4 children), dear friends and our family at Fern Hill all contribute to the creative process. The possibilities are endless and I am so excited to be creating in so many mediums. And to top it all off, most recently I have been asked to be a Project Producer for Country Gardens Magazine with Meredith Corporation! I am thrilled and honored to work with that creative team. I believe art comes full circle and I am excited to see what possibilities are around the corner! I am proud to announce that I have become the new Design and Marketing Director for Camelot Cottons. I am excited to be a part of this innovative company and to aggressively introduce new art lines, vintage lines as well as the fun novelty styles. Stay tuned...

Designer Collections

	Urban Squares This was the first in the Urban Series! Perfect for quilts or home decorating! The possibilities are endless.
	Hollyhocks Artist Stephanie Brandenburg tells the story that as a girl, she and her friends would spend lazy summer days picking hollyhocks and making dolls and doll dresses out of their chubby riotous blossoms. That memory came back to her one day in her studio, and the next thing she knew the Hollyhock Collection was in full bloom, so to speak! Enjoy the visual splendor that is Hollyhocks in your shop or in your next project!
	Fingerpaints - Metallics Let your imagination take flight as you view this new adaptation of Stephanie Brandenburg's original Fingerpaints collection! Choose between silver or gold. And remember...nothing beats the sparkle of a metallic in your project, whether it is a quilt, wearable or home decor.
	Dandelion Days Fern Hill's Dandelion Days came about because I envisioned the lovely bouquets that children feel compelled to pick. I love how they go from blossom to blossom, thinking of pleasing mom and dad, or grandma and grandpa - or whomever they love, with these beautiful floral gatherings.
	Fern Hill Iris There is an ancient saying about the Iris... 'a sword for its leaf, a lily for its heart.' I painted Iris because of its unpretentious majesty in the garden. When the iris bloom, they reminds me of ladies in ball gowns.. dancing above their leaves!
	Fingerpaints "Fingerpaints was a happy accident ", remarks designer Stephanie Brandenburg. "I created Fingerpaints to go with Dandelion as a companion, but when we had it out on the table we thought - ‘Hey this could be a great blender series!’ So we decided to release 30 colors! I love it! It is so artsy and the color blend is perfect for the art quilter! I can't wait to come up with more colors!"
	Urban Art This funky line really pushes the boundaries of what we can achieve in fabric! The chalky pastels give this Urban line a depth you rarely see in fabric. Get funky, get Urban Art.
	Daydreams This amazing line illustrates the vision of Stephanie Brandenburg and the innovation of Camelot Cottons. This line is still available so bring in something different and beautiful for your store!
	Daydream Shopper This pattern was designed to use for fabric, patterns and book shopping! Choose the flower you feel like today!
	Daydream Full Size Quilt and Shams This is the gorgeous full size quilt and shams! This idea was thought of by Carol Rowland when the fabric was just a concept! It has been a wonderful pattern and provides lots of threadplay fun!
	Daybag This pattern was made with our Urban Art Collection! We are adapting this patterns and we are using our gorgeous Fern Hill Vintage green ticking stripe to get this same classy, contemporary look! From day to night this purse is awesome!
	Book Tote Fill er up! This bag can take it! This pattern is the perfect shopping bag or library tote. It has a roomy strap and a sleek contemporary fit! be your own designer!
	Daydreams Wallhanging This pattern has flown off of the shelves. A cute application to use all 4 flowers! These patterns will work nicely for Daydreams 2 too! Get yours today!
	Work In Progress Bag This was designed as a Quilt Retreat Bag! You can fit your rotary mat, ruler, project and everything you need! Work In Progress is perfect for our UFOs. Try it in the large vintage floral! Scrumptious!
	Laptop Bag This amazing laptop bag is large enough to house a 17 inch monitor. Nice.
	Wildwood Walk This quilt was a vision I had when I fell in love the Wildwood Artwork! It has a dreamy winter walk look and it is liberating to use metallic thread, organza and satin along with the cottons and wools.
	Brushstroke Blenders You asked for it! Brushstroke Blenders in 18 luscious colors!
	Daydreams II Use the colorwashes with all of the ART Collections! Don't forget to take time to smell the flowers.
	Daydreams III- Flower Bomb This is the explosive, new release from Stephanie Brandenburg. Available in Spring, 2012.
	Jardiniere- Serenity This tranquil line is watercolor style filled with color and elegance. An Impressionistic style to soften any room.
	Basket Case -Painter's Palette Series 1 Basket Case is a great blender with the textured movement of a woven basket. It is an exciting tonal in the best colors! Enjoy.
	Pottery Glaze-The Painter's Palette Series 1 This glazy hazy pottery look will blend perfectly with any of the Art Collections or stand alone. Simply Beautiful.
	Ikat Watercolor- The Painter's Palette Series 1 This is the latest tonal collection inspired by the Flower Bomb Collection. The movement and texture to spice up any quilt or home dec project.
	Screen Door- The Painter's Palette Series 1 Artist designed using actual screen from an old screen door, to develop this awesome fabric design! We punched it up with the latest colors to finish your latest project. Just what you've been waiting for...