Today, we are excited to offer a fabric giveaway from one of our new sponsors, Owl & Drum! At their brick-and-mortar store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, you’ll find modern fabrics galore, including a great selection of organic quilting cottons. They also offer workshops and there’s an online shop for out-of-towners.
I wanted to find out a little bit more about owner Bianca and her creative business. Read on for a Q&A and giveaway!
Bianca, can you tell me a little bit about yourself and how you got interested in fabric and sewing?
Since I was a little girl, I’ve always had an interest in sewing and crafts. My main focus was fashion and I would “attempt” to make myself clothes. It was fun to think about colors and design. I ended up studying fashion design and then fashion merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. I then took a bit of a break from creating and was a buyer at a Tulsa department store, before moving to Portland, Oregon, to work at Nordstrom.
Living in Portland was very inspiring, so I soon started working from home making jewelry, accessories and home goods–all from recycled T-shirts–under the brand Urban Creatures. I also became very intrigued with the modern quilt movement and soon, of course, I became obsessed with all things fabric!
How did you decide to start your fabric shop, Owl & Drum? What’s the story behind your name?
One of my lifelong dreams was opening up my own store. Through the years, ideas would come and go. But with sewing and crafting becoming a big part of my daily life, I decided I should focus my business efforts on something that I love: fabric and craft supplies.
I also wanted to provide a place where people–young and old, beginner or experienced–could enjoy classes, workshops and events. It’s been really pleasing that Tulsans, especially kids, have got a kick out of making things at Owl & Drum. Our instructors have been great, too.
I had been wanting to move back to Tulsa, which has seen really cool developments in recent years, and it just felt like the right idea in the right place at the right time. So, my husband and I took the plunge and moved to Oklahoma and opened up Owl & Drum.
My husband and I are big “Owl” lovers. Our last name is Howell and the owl has always been a family symbol. We thought it would make for a fun-looking logo, too! The “Drum” comes from my business partner and friend Dani Weaver. She’s a drummer, so the name Owl & Drum is a little part of me and a little part of her. Basically, we thought the name would be a hoot!
If you were somehow forced to destash all of your fabric except for only three designers, which ones would you keep and why?
Birch Fabrics – Birch Fabrics are so plush and beautiful. First of all, I love that they are 100% organic cotton. Secondly, their prints are fantastic. I’m really excited about their upcoming Charley Harper collection. I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time so, when I saw there was going to be fabric with his illustrations, I went nuts. We placed the order at the International Quilt Market last month and I had a hard time deciding which ones to choose.
Heather Ross – Who can resist Heather Ross? I loved her designs when she worked with Kokka. The cotton/linen blends were a perfect match for her vintage-style of drawings. I am, however, thrilled that she is now designing for Windham Fabrics. Her new line, Briar Rose, will be launched next week and we cannot wait to share those fabrics with everybody. People will love them!
Anna Maria Horner – As someone who likes to make clothes, I find Anna Maria Horner‘s prints are perfect for apparel.
Her designs are exactly what I like to see in clothing. Skirts, dresses, handbags – they all look good in Anna Maria’s fabrics.
Okay, because 3 is not enough I have to mention a 4th – Monaluna. Monaluna is a fabric line that is also 100% organic cotton. The owners design all of the prints and they are very clever. We recently had a fabric of theirs called Llama Love. It was wonderful! Who knew that fabric with llamas on it would be so cute. Their recent collection, Raaga, is just beautiful. Its Indian-inspired prints are very sophisticated and would look really good in the home.
Giveaway!
One lucky Craft Buds reader will 1 1/2 yards of Monaluna Raaga organic fabric (1/2 yard each of the three prints pictured) from Owl & Drum. To enter the giveaway, follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
179 comments
I love Kulla from Lotta Jandstotter.
My favorite is Kokka Matroyshka Dolls – Red, Purple, and Lime Green.
Gorgeous fabric, would love to win.
Thank you for this chance to win some fabric. Looks very pretty.
Crosshatch in pale green
I like the “I Like You by Amy Sedaris” fabric, is lovely
I like Dear Stella’s Piper collection, especially Queen Anne’s Lace in purple.
I forgot to say that I liked the Monaluna fabric Roost
my favourite is Birdie Spokes in Mushroom by Birch Fabrics
I really like Elk Grove. I haven’t seen the collection before. SO Cute!
i love the “balloon parade” by alexander henry
Birdie Spokes is really cute. We have lots of little wrens in our yard.
Socks the Fox in grey is adorable!
I like the Dark Glitter…very different as are many of the fabric they carry. Love the interview and the name of their shop.
I love the Liberty but all the fabric they stock is gorgeous!
I love all the ribbons!
Love the Kokka Little Snow White!
The color combination of Pink Triangles Thesaurus by Thomas Knauer – his pink circles are nice too. Thanks for the give away!
I love the spotted Owl in blue!
Anything by Lotta Jansdotter
I like Metro Mod Blossoms.
What a great giveaway! I love Kokka Little Snow White Patchwork – so cute!
The prints are so unique and colorful-hoping I win!
I think I like most of the birch fabrics 🙂 It is so hard to pick although I’m in love with the ‘shroom’ colors….
My favourite is Liberty Art Fabrics Lifestyle Collection – Herbert – 1/2 Yard – Stile Collection – LIberty of London – Pink and Green Floral.
I like Crosshatch by Alexander Henry.
seaweed in purple and its even on sale!
Escapees in Aqua!
love the glimma line
love the ghastlie holiday! i didn’t think it was out yet!
I am a beekeeper so I have to go with honeycomb multi by birch fabric.
One of my favs is Birch Forest by Birch Fabrics
I think I would like some Zoom Teal for my little guy. Great shop!!
Such beautiful fabric. I would really love to win.
The fabric photos in this post are amazing!
Welcome to Craft Buds!! I will have to come to your store the next time I’m in Tulsa! Thank you for the giveaway. 🙂
Matroyshka Dolls by Kokka 🙂
Love these fabrics. Thanks for a chance to win =)
Love the Escapes in Aqua –
Two of your favorites is two of mine (Birth and Heather Ross) LOVE THEM. I also saw that you have some Sarah Jane fabrics, which is also one I love. Great selection!
Caravan in Blue by Blend Fabric
I love the Honeycomb Multi by Birch Fabrics, I’m all over the hexi fabrics that are coming out. LOVE!!
<3 elk fam by birch
I’ve never met a designer I didn’t like!
Etsuko Furuya Echino Fall 2012 Collection – Insect in Aqua caught my eye.
Love Pristine Poppy by Joel Dewberry!! Thanks so much for the opportunity!!
I love the spotted owl.
Love the peacocks!
A pirate’s life in white by M Miller is my favorite fabric (sewing for boys these days) but I love all the beautiful ribbons!
Love the peacock fabric!!
I thought the Maritime Come About in Citron by Riley Blake Designs was super cute!!!
LIberty of London – Blue Floral Fabric – I love the blues in this.
Gosto destes da foto,gostaria…Obrigada.
I seem to be drawn to grey and yellow right now and Tove in dandelion by Lotta Jansdotter for Windham Fabrics caught my eye. I also love all things that are red and the Dear Stella London in red is a favorite also.
Loving Maritime Come About, thanks for the chance to win!
Wonderful giveaway! I think my favorite of the moment is
Queen Anne’s Lace in Purple by Dear Stella
Love Piper Floral by Dear Stella!
Would love to make a couple of cute dolls from this fabric !
Caravan in blue by blend fabrics.
Great colors!
love the crosshatch design.
Digging the Echino Insect Aqua in Blue.
Digging the Echino Insect Aqua in Blue. Pretty!
Metro Mod Blossoms in Dark Blue by Moda Fabrics
I love the Honeycomb multi by Birch Fabrics!
I love anything by Lotta Jansdotter!
Metro Mod Blossoms in Dark Blue by Vanessa Christenson – 1 Yard – Cotton – Moda Fabrics – Blue Floral Fabric – Floral – Blue Flowers
My favorite is Metro Mod Blossoms.
I’m loving the Sparro in Rosa !
Wow! Great selection of beautiful fabrics!! Liberty Arts has some gorgeous designs but I cannot pick just one favourite. Thanks for the chance!!
Those are super cute fabrics. My mom would love the peacock one!
I love the colors in the Honeycomb Multi by Birch Fabrics
I love Crosshatch in Pale Green by Alexander Henry. I haven’t seen it anywhere else.
I like Merry Snowmen in Pink by Riley Blake. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win some fabric.
I, too, like all of the designers you picked as favorites. Thank you for the giveaway.
I really love Liberty Art Fabrics Mackintosh!
I really love Liberty Art Fabrics Mackintosh!
Maybe it’s from all the paper piecing I’ve been doing, but I love the Pink Honeycomb by LeCien.
HI, LOVE THE ” Liberty Art Fabrics Mackintosh “!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
love the design and colors, very different.
Cuckoo Clocks in White by Lecien
I absolutely love Sunrise by Monaluna!
I love A Pirate’s Life in White. So cute!!
Hedgehogs in green are way too adorable! awolk at rogers dot com
Great Fabrics!
I love os much in the shop! I especially love crosshatch in pale green and Kulla in Slate
Metro Ikat in Pink. Thanks for the chance!
So cute! I must have : )
Crazy Stripe in Multi by Riley Blake is my favorite. It would make a great binding fabric for baby quilts. Thanks.
My favorite fabric at Owl & Drum is the Kokka Little Snow White Patchwork.
I think this is beautiful.
Sunrise by Monaluna – 1 Yard – Fabric – Organic Cotton – Raaga Collection – Pink Flowers – Orange Floral Fabric
I love the Aqua Dots
I’m fortunate to live in Tulsa and am so thrilled Owl and Drum exists. It is a great place to shop and craft!
Piper Floral in punch!
Feathers in Cream is one of my favorites!
My Favorite Ship in Sky by Michael Miller Fabrics – 1 Yard – Cotton – Nautical Fabric – Ship Fabric – Michael Miller Fabrics – Navy
Other than the gorgeous ones posted? The birdie spokes is cute and love Lotta’s tree fabric.
Love Monaluna fabric! Thanks for the chance.
Love the fabrics and would like to try them. What better way to try than to see if I can win. 🙂
Liberty Lifestyle Wells in Blue Floral – I want to make a Scout!!!
I like the Liberty Art Fabrics Leonard (Stile Collection – Red and Cream – Red Floral). Thanks for the chance!
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Full Moon Lagoon, looks so pretty.
Love your fabric!
I love the Flame Stripe in Pastel by Kaffe Fassett…I like the colors…I would love to win this fabric you have on here…Haven’t won before but always a first time…
I love Kulla in slate.
I love Kokka Matroyshka Dolls!
Pristine Poppy in Poppy.
Love the peacocks!
The Elk Grove collection is so fun. 🙂 I really like the hexi-bee print especially.
Sparkly Spider Web would be get in an Autumn Quilt.
Oh, my goodness…how to choose? The elephant print is very cool. So are the apricot dotted curves…
Love love the squirrels in the sun!
I like Glimma. Thanks!
What adorable fabrics…so refreshing…THanks for the giveaway
Would really make a cute quilt
I love Roost.
beautiful fabric would love to win.
I love Birch Trees by Birch Tree.
So many beautiful fabrics!
I love the floral print from Piper. The colors are gorgeous.
I like Squirrles in Sun by Birch Fabric.
i love the deer fabric! makes me think of harry potter patrous
Kulla in Slate by Lotta Jansdotter is my favorite! such a great print!
My favorite is Liberty Art Fabric – MacIntosh!
Escapees in Aqua by Michael Miller Fabrics
I really like In the Trees by Birch Fabrics.
Metro Geo Stripe in Pink. Such a lovely colors! Thx.
I love the Echino Insect in Aqua fabric.
What a great giveaway. I really like Anna Marie Horner’s prints too.
Love the fabrics! Thanks for the giveaway
Love these fabrics! Thanks for the chance t WIN! 🙂
I think Mustache Burlap is super fun!
it’s really hard to choose just one, I’ll go with Primrose in Poppy
So many beautiful and whimsical designs! The Magical Meows really tickles me.
I love Korkek in Dandelion!
Metro Mod is my choice — love it!
They have some awesome trims that I really like. For fabric I like the Flea Market Friends line.
Wow so hard to choose but I’d have to say my fave is the metro ikat in pink. feathers in cream would be a close second. also impressed with the awesome ribbon selection they have. thanks for the giveaway!!
I was in the store Saturday and I bought four prints. My fave is a Jay McCarrol print. I could seriously blow my whole paycheck there if I wasn’t careful.
I love the Knotty Bois Cotton Canvas.
Oh goodness, these are great and I love the colors and the peacocks!
Micro Mod.. love it..
I like Happy Place in Pink for Free Spirit
My happy place is always Denyse Schmidt- especially Hope Valley and Chicopee!
Because i LOVE reds I like the Broome Street in Red and Cream by Alexander Henry.
I really like Queen Anne’s Lace in Purple by Dear Stella
A new fabric shop!! YAY! The Owl is what does it for me! I LOVE the little snow white in Kokka, and the liberty and lucien! They carry my favorites! Art Gallery, Westminster, organics! Plus the cotton ribbons! I’m hooked. Thank you!
I LOVE fabric! and would love to add these to my collection 🙂
I love In the Trees! but I also love Bee Fabric – Locally Grown for Andover Fabrics
I love Brush Bear in Ivory, of course there are so many others that I could love nearly as much 🙂
Red- Bag of chips jelly for Moda
Medium Chevron in Yellow by Riley Blake Designs is y fav. Thanks
Balloon Parade
I like the Honeycomb Multi by Birch Fabrics
My favorite is Liberty lifestyles blue floral. Thanks for the chance!
I like Kokka Little Snow White Patchwork. thanks for the chance.
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would love to win thanks
Oh my, the elephants in Caravan in Blue are adorable!
I love the fabrics you are showing, would love to win them.
I would like to welcome your shop to my world.
Mary
Any fabric with owls! Thank you for the chance to win.
Love Monaluna!!
I like Alexander Henry’s Balloon Parade
I just love Birch Forest and Squirrel in Sun – so adorable! What a lovely selection of fabric…and the ribbon!
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I love the simplicity of the Faux Bois in White by Michael Miller Fabrics
My favorite is the Crazy Cars in White by Riley Blake Designs!
I love Tove by Lotta Jansdotter! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Love the entire Birch line. … Honeycomb Multi is adorable!
Lotta Jansdotter is my favourite
Tove in Dandelion by Lotta Jansdotter
I know it’s not a fabric, but I can’t resist that Tula Pink ribbon!
Metro in Pink by Kate Spain is my favorite.
I love the maritime come about in citrus.
Love Foxy Returns from Monoluna.
So great to find a new quilt store! My Mom and sister live an hour from Tulsa and can’t wait to stop by next time I’m visiting. I saw you have some Ghastlies fabric, love it! Drove myself crazy last year trying to get all the different fabrics, hehe.
Thank you and Owl & Drum for a super giveway and a chance to win.
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I haven’t seen Triangularity Sterling by Art Gallery before – it’s caught my attention today! Thank you for putting my name in the hat for this drawing!
llama love by monaluna is very cute.
I love the crazy cars in white!
My favorite is Kokka Matroyshka Dolls