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Since they first arrived in homes in the early 19th century, domestic sewing machines have changed the way we work, live and create. To mark Sewing Machine Day 2018, we asked Camelot staff & friends to tell us about their own machines. Read on to see what they shared with us!

in Portland, OR

What a trip! The show was full of inspiration, as always, and our heads are still spinning a bit. Before we lose that after-show-glow, here’s a quick recap of booth highlights from Portland.

This month we chat with Teresa Chan of Chan Graphics, who just launched her third collection with us: Safari Dreams. Teresa shares the experiences that inform her design work, from the sweet whimsy of Up, Up and Away to the sophisticated depth of her newest line.

This month our Designer Feature series turns the spotlight on Marina Oliveira of Cottonflower Studio, just in time for the launch of her latest cotton collection: Watson in the Woods!

Designer Sara B. will take over our Instagram feed this weekend. This artist is known for her hand-painted floral patterns – perfect for the first weekend of spring!

Sara shared some of her creative insights with us: sources of inspiration, the joy of unpredictability, and the idea of “life in bloom”.

Read on for the full interview.