Summary: <p>Today we're talking about quilting and art history with my guest, <a href="https://www.casey-york.com/">Casey York</a>.</p><br> <p>Casey has sewn for most of her life and has been making quilts for a decade. Initially inspired by the graphic possibilities of appliqué, she has worked in the quilting industry to push the boundaries of this tradition with her graphic, contemporary designs and patterns. Casey received her Ph.D. in art history in 2012 and is known in the quilting industry for her two books, <em>Modern Appliqué Illusions </em>(2014) and <em>The Appliqué Book</em> (2016). Her first line of fabric, <em>Fine|Spun, Volume One</em>, was released by Studio 37 Fabrics (a division of Marcus Textiles) in the summer of 2017. She invites you to visit her website, casey-york.com, to learn more about her work.</p><br> <p><br>We talk about how to get a fabric line with a major manufacturer, the benefits of writing craft books, and how Casey applies her academic background in art history to the artwork she's producing now.</p><br> <p>+++++</p><br> <p> </p><br> <p>Today’s show is sponsored by <a href="http://try.spoonflower.com/abby/">Spoonflower</a>. If you’re a creative person who loves to design, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your art printed onto fabric, or better yet — seeing someone across the globe purchase it and make something amazing.<br><br>Spoonflower is the first company to make it possible to digitally print custom fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap with no minimums, and no limitation of colors. Shop from thousands of indie designs, or sell your own designs and earn up to 15% commission on every sale. The best part? As an independent seller you always keep the rights to your work. While She Naps podcast listeners can get 15% off your next Spoonflower fabric order. Go to <a href="http://try.spoonflower.com/abby/">try.spoonflower.com/abby </a>and enter your email address to receive your coupon code.</p><br> <p>+++++</p><br> <p>Get the show notes for this episode by visiting my blog, <a href="http://www.whileshenaps.com">whileshenaps.com</a>, where you can also sign up for my email newsletter to get the best in sewing, blogging, and small business delivered right to you inbox each week. </p><br> <p> </p>
