Hot Patterns, one of my favorite independent pattern designers has finally released their new collection - The Weekender.

I've decided that this probably isn't the best name for this collection since I would wear these styles everyday! But I suppose a title like "Clothes Stacy Could Live In" just doens't have a ring to it. I am going to display some will power and wait to order some patterns for several weeks, in hopes that I will catch up with all my current projects before stocking up on some new ones.

In the coming weeks, Pamela's Patterns - designer of the famous T-shirt Makeover, will also be coming out with some new designs. At the moment, there is no mention of this on her site, but I will let you know that one of her new features will be taking credit cards when the new designs are launched. I'll put a post up about this when her site is updated and the new features are launched.

Then there's SantaCruzDesigns.com. Their designs were supposed to be launched after Memorial Day. However, I haven't heard anything from them in quite some time so I have no idea where their designs are. Initially, their collection was supposed to have beach wear, shorts, etc., but with summer slowly fading away, I'm not sure that I would want to buy those types of patterns right now. Oh Santa Cruz, where are you?

Lastly, I'd like to give a big hand to Hancock Fabrics who has increased their online pattern selection to include some fabulous independent designers like Loes Hines, Gehee, Folkwear, and several others!