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Meet Barbara Brunson of Vanilla House Designs
image & text provided by Barbara Brunson and used here with permission
Barbara Brunson started Vanilla House Designs in 1994, introducing twelve patterns at International Quilt Market in Charlotte, NC. The patterns were successful, thus launching the Vanilla House journey. Designs first started with soft sculpture critters, bears being Barbara's favorite. In 2002, she switched the emphasis to designing home dec and fashion accessory themes.

At this writing, they are preparing to publish their 106th pattern under the Vanilla House label. They also have published four booklets along with magazine projects, catalog patterns, and project sheets for other companies, a total of 325 published projects. The Vanilla House Designs mission statement includes a new emphasis of designing patterns that appeal to newer and younger sewers. They try to make projects simple but creative, utilizing trendy fabric options that entice a younger generation into the wonderful world of the sewing arts.

Barbara's newly built studio looks out at the beautiful trees of Hillsboro, Oregon, where she and her husband, Lowell, have resided for 18 years. Yes, it has been a great journey, one they hope continues for many years!