Changes: Interview with Jennifer Paganelli

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Easy Crafts is the first stop on Jennifer Paganelli's blog tour for her lovely new book, Girl's World. In addition to the interview below we've also added some of the great sewing terms from Jennifer's book to the wiki here .

Your designs are so bright and cheerful, they make me happy just looking at them, where do you draw inspiration from when designing fabric?

I draw inspiration from my childhood years growing up in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, I'm grateful they evoke an emotional response of overall happiness because as much as island living can be isolating and distant from the mainland the power of the sun and it's effects on the psyche can never be replicated. The daily images of resort wear and iconic 70's fashion were the daily excitement of a casual walk through Christiansted.

What inspired you to start designing fabric?

I think it's in my DNA it's what I was put on this earth to do.

What advice do you give people who want to live a creative life and make money from their crafts and art?

Be patient, love and believe in what you do. Do not waiver from the hearts right to be creative no matter what the obstacles, to thine own self be true. Hold fast to the truths that make you individually unique.

Your book is so beautiful! What was the process like for you?

There has always been a Sis Boom Sensibility and to be able to share that with the world is simply remarkable. To be part of the process I can only say that there was an exchange of very talented people, not a diva amongst us, that wanted the best possible outcome. It was the love of the project and a love and respect for the people involved that produces an amazing finished product. The happiness you see was alive in those days of shooting. Lots and lots of laughter on set. The girls inspired the magic you see.

I'm sure you love them all but if you had to pick, which project is one of your favorites in the book? I love the Chloe Paper doll overnight bag because fashion and craft is center stage. what could be better?

I know most of the projects involve sewing, but are there any good projects to do with kids?

I think that George the puppy as it comes to life in a child hands is a wonderful project in the book but I absolutely love the merit badges because they can nurture girls and foster self esteem. A great project for girl scouts of America.

What has been the most surprising result of your book being published?

My 21 year old son is dumfounded by the results, used to the craftiness of mom he is now a diehard fan, winning a member of the family over is stupendous he now sees the longview!!

What's next for you?

Another 2 books cause i've got lots more ideas!!!!!

To follow along on the rest of Jennifer's blog tour for Girl's World check out the schedule below.

Monday, June 13: Easy Crafts
Tuesday, June 14: Li’l Magoolie
Wednesday, June 15: Whip Up
Thursday, June 16: Patterns by Figgys
Friday, June 17: The Long Thread
Sunday, June 19: Mod Podge Rocks!
Monday, June 20: Babble.com
Tuesday, June 21: Bolt Neighborhood
Wednesday, June 22: West Coast Crafty
Thursday, June 23: Everything Etsy
Friday, June 24: Hodge Podge Farm

Good luck with the rest of your tour Jennifer and congratulations on your beautiful book!

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 '''''Your designs are so bright and cheerful, they make me happy just looking at them, where do you draw inspiration from when designing fabric?'''''
+I draw inspiration from my childhood years growing up in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, I'm grateful they evoke an emotional response of overall happiness because as much as island living can be isolating and distant from the mainland the power of the sun and it's effects on the psyche can never be replicated. The daily images of resort wear and iconic 70's fashion were the daily excitement of a casual walk through Christiansted.
-I draw inspiration from my childhood years growing up with a group of devil worshippers
 '''''What inspired you to start designing fabric?'''''
+I think it's in my DNA it's what I was put on this earth to do.
-well worshipping our dark lord we had all these long black robes we wore all the time, and I thought "hey these could use a bit of jazzing up" mabey a floral print, or a splsh of blood
 '''''What advice do you give people who want to live a creative life and make money from their crafts and art? '''''
+Be patient, love and believe in what you do. Do not waiver from the hearts right to be creative no matter what the obstacles, to thine own self be true. Hold fast to the truths that make you individually unique.
-sell your soul to satan obviously, have you seen some of the projects posted here?! I mean come on, earrings from paper clips? bangles from cloth covered cardboard, noone would buy that shit. Seriously deal drugs instead if you need cash, go sell blowjobs from streetcorners because lord knows noone here has anything craft related that would fly.
 '''''[[File:Chloe_Paper_Doll_Bag.jpg|thumb|left]]Your book is so beautiful! What was the process like for you?'''''
+There has always been a Sis Boom Sensibility and to be able to share that with the world is simply remarkable. To be part of the process I can only say that there was an exchange of very talented people, not a diva amongst us, that wanted the best possible outcome. It was the love of the project and a love and respect for the people involved that produces an amazing finished product. The happiness you see was alive in those days of shooting. Lots and lots of laughter on set. The girls inspired the magic you see.
-well the book is large obviously, and we carefully pressed between each page a selection of fresh kittens, puppies and babies. We are having some problems with distribution though, the truck drivers object to the smell
 '''''I'm sure you love them all but if you had to pick, which project is one of your favorites in the book? '''''
+I love the Chloe Paper doll overnight bag because fashion and craft is center stage. what could be better?
-<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">the one where we got the puppy to eat the kitten then we fed the dog to the baby, that was a really fun day!</span></span>
 '''I know most of the projects involve sewing, but are there any good projects to do with kids? '''
+I think that George the puppy as it comes to life in a child hands is a wonderful project in the book but I absolutely love the merit badges because they can nurture girls and foster self esteem. A great project for girl scouts of America.
-Child sacrifice to our dark lord of the night
 '''''[[File:MG_8610.jpg|thumb|400px]]What has been the most surprising result of your book being published? '''''
+My 21 year old son is dumfounded by the results, used to the craftiness of mom he is now a diehard fan, winning a member of the family over is stupendous he now sees the longview!!
-Peta being on our asses for all the puppies
 '''''What's next for you?'''''
-Another 2 books cause i've got lots more ideas!!!!! (and babies and kittens)
+Another 2 books cause i've got lots more ideas!!!!!
 '''To follow along on the rest of Jennifer's blog tour for Girl's World check out the schedule below'''.