Posts Tagged ‘Breyer’

It’s an update post!

Posted in Collection, In progress, Rambling, tagged , , , , , on January 15, 2019| 4 Comments »

I felt super-motivated to start the new year. We’re two weeks in already and everything’s gone quiet on my blog. Ok not really but I always feel that way when I don’t post for a couple of weeks. This happened last year too, what gives?

Even though it’s been kind of quiet I am working on new stuff. Mostly, I’m trying to get ready for Breyerwest because HEYYY six months has magically turned into two-ish! WHAT HAPPENED. This doesn’t really surprise me BUT STILL.

(I blame everything on my job)

I have been participating in a January photo challenge on Facebook/Instagram, which has been fun and given me something to post when there hasn’t been anything else ready to share yet.

Aside from that, I’ve been re-working ribbon rosettes. These were inspired by NAN and Breyerfest:

My desk is a ribbon factory at the moment…

I really want to remake a full set like this, just need to make time!

A secret project got put together…

As well as some other things…

Magical prints… and plaid for the Muggles 😛

I got all giddy over Breyer’s website update the other day:

I will not stop being excited over this #sorrynotsorry

And Leah (who is awesome) of Shoestring Stable surprised me with a NIB Justify, which was super sweet and very generous of her. Thanks again, Leah!

Squee!

Breyerwest really is my main focus right now, (I’m not quite in panic mode but almost) so things will probably continue to be quiet around here. We’ll see!

Is that it? I think that’s it. Back to work.

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Happy New Year!

Posted in Holidays, Scenes, tagged , , on January 1, 2019| 3 Comments »

Here’s hoping for a great 2019! 🎉

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Breyer’s Show Drapes

Posted in Breyer, Special Projects, tagged , , , on December 28, 2018| 10 Comments »

I am so excited for Breyer’s 2019 releases. The lineup this year is excellent!

But what makes me happiest are these! I have been sitting on my hands about this all year long. I’m SO happy I can finally share with you all!

Earlier this year Breyer approached me about creating a set of Show Stall Drapes and a tack trunk cover for their 2019 line. (just want to add that I didn’t have any say in the rest of the pieces, but aren’t they cute?!)
Stall Drapes are often used at horse shows to promote a stable/farm’s name, as well as provide privacy. Some set ups are simple, others, extra elaborate!

I was really excited to take this on! Breyer wanted it to be able to fit both of their current barns, the Deluxe…

… and the two stall:

This was actually the most challenging part of the project. (sewing everything? Piece of cake 🍰) My original plan was to have the drapes set up as a stand-alone piece, but that quickly proved to be too complex, too big, and likely too expensive to manufacture. The solution actually came from the way both barns are assembled. There’s a small lip or ledge right above the stalls, which is just big enough for a dowel to rest. The dowel breaks down into three parts to save space, as well as convert it to fit the smaller barn.

Here’s my prototype on the large barn:

And on the smaller, with the middle section removed:

The drapes were also designed to be opened or closed, because plastic ponies need their privacy, right?

Here’s the prototype of the tack trunk cover:

I had never made anything with mass production in mind before (which is a challenge in itself) so this was a really good experience. I’m anxiously awaiting to see what the final product looks like! (I can’t tell if Breyer’s image is one of the prototypes…) I also want to see if I can customize them so they can be used with or without a barn. If so I’ll be sure to share how to do that here. 🙂

Just like with Justify’s garland, I am so, so grateful to Breyer for recognizing me and giving this opportunity. It is a dream come true. It’s mind-blowing that something I designed will be in stores all over the country. 🤯 I can’t process it! But I am so very happy. ❤️

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