Hi! My name is Holly Helgeson. I am a fabric and pattern addict! Ever since I can remember, I have been drawing and designing patterns. When I was a child, I used to impatiently wait for the “BIG” JCPenney and Sears catalogs to arrive at Christmas time so I could design dresses for the models in the books. However, my true love for fabric design came after I graduated high school and went to work for a wonderful designer, Julie Ingleman. I was privileged to work with many amazing women, all who inspired me and taught me about patterns, repeats and color. Following my design job with Julie, I went back to school and graduated with a diploma in Graphic Design.
These days I spend most of my time running after my three goofy children. They truly inspire me on a daily basis. I recently designed a line of paper dolls called “Mommy & Me” and “Miss Ruby” for my daughter Ruby. I am hoping to pass my love of paper dolls and pattern on to her. In addition, I have also challenged myself to create a new fabric design every week. Although, one design usually leads to many for me, and some very late nights.
If I am not drawing, you will typically find me with my nose in the latest fabric/pattern book, or sitting at my computer reading pattern blogs and writing for my blog. Otherwise, I will be searching out antique stores and flea markets with my hubby to see what kind of wonderful vintage fabric treasures I can find. I just can’t pass up a piece of vintage fabric. My inspiration truly comes from everything I set my eyes on. I find gorgeous textures and patterns everywhere I look.
Sample Work:
Miss Ruby – Fat Quarter
Reykjavik – Fat Quarter
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…congratulations to our talented star…so thrilled for you, sweetheart…and so very proud…xox A & D
Thank you for always encouraging me to follow my dream! XOXOX
Holly
Holly…
lovely patterns and story. You are very experienced… wow!
Can’t wait to see more
Thank you so much MaJo! I can’t wait to read your bio too!
Love your patterns and your enthusiasm for fabric design.
MJ
Awww…Thank You Mary Jane for your sweet comments! What an exciting competition! I am so thrilled to get to know about all the other designers!
Holly
So proud of my very talented sister! Great job, Holly! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you Lisa! I am so excited!
I am so proud of you! You never cease to amaze me! Keep up the good work, and get some sleep too! What’s next?
Mom xo
Thank you! Sleep…what’s that?? Tee Hee! I am really looking forward to this competition! There are so many amazing designers!
So cute. The houses remind me of my old neighborhood in San Francisco
You’re so inspiring. You’re special, talented, and deserving of so much more. Sending good vibes to you & hoping for more good things to come!