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Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! It was super sunny and hot this weekend for us; the humidity was definitely at its high…but it was the perfect weekend for sitting by the pool, with a summer cocktail (or jumping into the pool too!). Have you seen our What We Love post? We are starting a new feature on the blog sharing with you all what we, the Camelot Design Studio, loved most for the week! :)

It’s time to start off this sunshine-filled week with our Moody Monday! Today we are inspiring you with our Cove by Camelot Design Studio collection for Spring 2014. Encapsulated in a calm colour palette of powdered blue, tan, and muted grey…this collection is very ocean-inspired. The clear waters, the gritty sand, and the smell of the salty air…these are some of things we love most about the beach, and Cove brings us back to that place. Cove mixes calming colors with modern prints of ikats, fretworks, and hexagons and would be the perfect setting for a ocean-themed room. Think tide colored pillows, a cozy blue and tan quilt, and some decorative sea glass pieces to finish off the look. If you can’t get to the beach, then creating something or decorating with Cove is the next best thing! Check out all the full Cove collection HERE!

One collection that reminds us of our Cove Collection is that of M.Patmos’ Spring 2014 RTW line. Soft hues are always on-trend for the Spring and Summer, but we have been seeing a lot of powdered blues on the runways for Spring 2014, such as at the Nina Ricci and Marchesa shows too.

There is just something so calming and serene about this muted blue color that we especially adore, which is perfect for contrasting against the hot summer temperatures. M.Patmos’ collection is a mixture of blues, greens, and tans which reminds us of clear, tropical waters. This look especially reminds us of Cove, with the stunning woven sweater and accompanying tan & powdered blue accessories. Such a beach-y look! You can check out the full collection here.

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Happy Wednesday! Happy Winsday!! We hope everyone is having a really wonderful day. Have you seen our latest How To’s Day? Yesterday we shared our stunning DIY Foldover Clutch Tutorial; be sure to check out the free tutorial HERE.

Guess what?? It’s time for another giveaway!! And this week, we have one of our BEST giveaways yet. We have collaborated with Aurifil for this Winsday, and the prize pack is pretty amazing!! We are giving away an our Penelope FQ Bundle AND an Aurifil 12 Large Spools Case (with coordinating colors)!! This is going to be a Facebook Giveaway, so be sure to head on over to our Facebook Page to enter!! Find our Giveaway Image and comment letting us which of our Spring 2014 collections is your favourite!! :)

Recap of the Aurifil x Camelot Fabrics Giveaway Rules:
1. LIKE us on FACEBOOK!
2. LIKE the Aurifil x Camelot Fabrics Giveaway Image on our Facebook Page!
3. Comment on the Giveaway Image which of our Spring 2014 Collections (or here) is your favorite!
4. This week’s Winsday prize is our Penelope FQ Bundle AND a coordinating Aurifil 12 Large Spools Case!
5. The giveaway starts today (5/28) and ends on June 4th, 2014 – We will be announcing the winner on next week’s Winsday as well as all our social media handles.
6. You can follow our Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to stay connected!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Alex and Kim, and everyone at Aurifil, for collaborating with us on the uber special giveaway. We are SUPER excited about this one and cannot wait to read all of your answers. As well, be sure to check out Aurifil for more stunning thread colors and their Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts! Good Luck everyone!! :)

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Happy Monday!! We hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Happy Memorial Day to all our American friends! Have you seen our latest How To’s Day? We posted a tutorial for a stunning Lattice Table Runner that would be the perfect centerpiece for all the upcoming Summer parties. Find the free tutorial here!

It’s time to start another great week with our Moody Monday! Today we are inspiring you with one of our Spring 2014 Collections…Folklore by Heather Rosas for Camelot Fabrics. Folklore is an exquisite collection of ruby, turquoise, and cream hues to create a very happy and modern look. The designs in this collection include sweet birds, fluttery leaves, and a multitude of spring florals – daisies, roses, and tulips!

There is a Scandinavian feel of the designs in Folkore, but the brighter colors make it very fresh and on-trend. We can imagine a perfect Farmer’s Tote, a precious apron for the baking enthusiast, or a playful dress with the turquoise & red hues of Folklore!

One collection that has a similar essence to Folkore is Antonio Berardi’s Spring 2014 collection. The soft hues of creams, nudes, and pinks make this collection very pretty and fluttery, especially with the sheer and delicate fabrics. We especially adore the floral detailing, with the subdued metallic accents. This collection is very feminine and dainty, and we love the juxtaposition of the bohemian-inspired hairstyle and bold red lips. This collection reminds us of our Folklore by Heather Rosas Collection with its beautiful floral details, muted creams and pinks, and boho-vibe. You can check out the full collection HERE! We hope you have enjoyed this week’s Moody Monday!

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Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a lovely weekend. It’s Victoria Day here in Canada, so we’re enjoying the long weekend. The weather has been absolutely pristine….and we have an extra day to enjoy it! :) Oh, have you entered our Chalkboard Fabric & Chalk Markers Giveaway yet? You can enter here! The giveaway ends tomorrow.

To start off our week, we have our Moody Monday! Because we launched our Spring 2014 Collections last week, we are continuing the trend by talking a bit more about each one. Today we are going to share and inspire you with our Spectrum Collection by Camelot Design Studio. When we think of a perfectly crisp Summer day complete with a pretty frock, a bike ride to the farmer’s market, and some freshly squeezed lemonade…that is what Spectrum exudes to us! The citrus-inspired hues of tangerine, lemon, lavender, and mint green makes us crave a cool, summer drink! Spectrum is bright, vibrant, and happy…and you can’t help but feel that way too when creating a project or wearing a piece using this collection.

With Spring officially here, we are bringing out our favorite Summer dresses and playsuits! We are so excited not having to bundle up into a thick scarf and down coat anymore. One collection that reminds us of Spectrum is Nina Ricci’s Spring 2014 RTW collection. Complete with citrus-infused colors (yellows, oranges, and grapefruit) and playful silhouettes, we absolutely adore this one.

Ricci’s collection is a mixture of texture and strong colors; exquisite ruffle details, delicate eyelet, pretty tweed, and playful print combinations make this collection reminiscent of a summer in the Hamptons! We especially love this outfit, as well as this one, and this one. You can see the full collection here! Be sure to check out all the designs of our Spectrum Collection, and let us know your favorites! We hope we have inspired you today :)

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Happy Sunday!! It’s Day #3 of Quilt Market, and we’ve got our last Quilt Market Facebook Giveaway for you all. If you haven’t entered our Instagram QM Giveaway yet – be sure to! Take a picture of our Booth (#1425) and tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #QMCamelot and you’re entered! Today, we are giving away an Itty Bitty FQ Bundle on our Facebook Page – let us know what your favorite projects of ours is for a chance to win! The winner will be announced near the end of the show, so if you win please come by our booth to pick up your prize. Click below on each picture, and they will direct you to the respective giveaway pages!