Giveaway! Monaluna Organic Fabric from Owl & Drum

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!

Bianca (right) and her Owl & Drum business partner Dani (left)

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!

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Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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  13. I like the Dark Glitter…very different as are many of the fabric they carry. Love the interview and the name of their shop.

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  17. The color combination of Pink Triangles Thesaurus by Thomas Knauer – his pink circles are nice too. Thanks for the give away!

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  23. I think I like most of the birch fabrics 🙂 It is so hard to pick although I’m in love with the ‘shroom’ colors….

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  24. My favourite is Liberty Art Fabrics Lifestyle Collection – Herbert – 1/2 Yard – Stile Collection – LIberty of London – Pink and Green Floral.

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  35. Welcome to Craft Buds!! I will have to come to your store the next time I’m in Tulsa! Thank you for the giveaway. 🙂

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  39. 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!

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  48. 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!

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  53. 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.

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  55. Wonderful giveaway! I think my favorite of the moment is
    Queen Anne’s Lace in Purple by Dear Stella

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  66. Metro Mod Blossoms in Dark Blue by Vanessa Christenson – 1 Yard – Cotton – Moda Fabrics – Blue Floral Fabric – Floral – Blue Flowers

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  69. Wow! Great selection of beautiful fabrics!! Liberty Arts has some gorgeous designs but I cannot pick just one favourite. Thanks for the chance!!

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  73. I like Merry Snowmen in Pink by Riley Blake. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win some fabric.

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  77. Maybe it’s from all the paper piecing I’ve been doing, but I love the Pink Honeycomb by LeCien.

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  88. Crazy Stripe in Multi by Riley Blake is my favorite. It would make a great binding fabric for baby quilts. Thanks.

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  90. I think this is beautiful.

    Sunrise by Monaluna – 1 Yard – Fabric – Organic Cotton – Raaga Collection – Pink Flowers – Orange Floral Fabric

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  92. I’m fortunate to live in Tulsa and am so thrilled Owl and Drum exists. It is a great place to shop and craft!

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  95. My Favorite Ship in Sky by Michael Miller Fabrics – 1 Yard – Cotton – Nautical Fabric – Ship Fabric – Michael Miller Fabrics – Navy

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  98. Love the fabrics and would like to try them. What better way to try than to see if I can win. 🙂

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  100. I like the Liberty Art Fabrics Leonard (Stile Collection – Red and Cream – Red Floral). Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  103. 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…

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  136. They have some awesome trims that I really like. For fabric I like the Flea Market Friends line.

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  137. 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!!

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  138. 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.

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  146. 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!

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  158. I love the fabrics you are showing, would love to win them.
    I would like to welcome your shop to my world.
    Mary

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  162. I just love Birch Forest and Squirrel in Sun – so adorable! What a lovely selection of fabric…and the ribbon!
    (acmskiATcoxDOTnet)

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  173. 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.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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