Join host Misty Doan Homespun as she sits down with the incredibly talented Stephanie Organes, a fabric designer with Andover Fabrics based in Mexico City, Mexico. In this inspiring episode, Stephanie shares her unique creative journey that began with graphic design studies in Italy, led her through the world of professional cookie decorating, and ultimately brought her to fabric design during the pandemic. Discover how a health scare became the catalyst for pursuing her true passion, the challenges of learning quilting as a Spanish speaker, and her advice for aspiring fabric designers who aren't afraid to knock on doors.

Key Episode Highlights:

• Stephanie's creative evolution from graphic design studies in Florence to cookie decorating competitions at Cookie Con
• How becoming a new mom led to discovering quilting and making her first adorable quilted bear project
• The pandemic health scare that became her wake-up call to pursue fabric design seriously
• Building her portfolio with Spoonflower samples and the nerve-wracking process of pitching to Andover Fabrics
• Why following up after months of silence landed her the dream contract - and the vulnerability of putting creative work out there
• The unique challenges of learning quilting in English while being a native Spanish speaker (inches vs centimeters!)
• Her "schedule creativity like a doctor's appointment" philosophy and the truth that inspiration finds you working, not waiting
• The growing need for Spanish-language quilting resources and celebrating the first Spanish-speaking retreat at Missouri Star

From Missouri Star Quilt Co