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Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Monaluna. In Jennifer's words:
"Monaluna is a small organic fabric company run out of a 100-year-old ranch house in Walnut Creek, CA. We design and sell GOTS-certified organic cotton for use in quilting, apparel, crafts and home decor projects.
You can follow along with us on the Monaluna blog."
SouleMama: What inspired you to start your business?
Jennifer: In 2009 I had been licensing my artwork for use on conventional cotton for a couple of years when I heard an NPR piece on the health effects of pesticides on cotton farmers in India. I knew that a lot of the cotton I used was grown there, and the program really personalized the issue for me. After learning more about cotton farming, both in the US and abroad, I became more and more concerned about the large quantities of pesticides used and the detrimental effects on farmers, farming communities and the environment. I became convinced that the industry needed a nudge toward more sustainable practices, and thought that by offering more fabric options I could help inspire more consumers to purchase organic cotton.
SouleMama: How do you keep yourself motivated and avoid burnout?
Jennifer: So far I’m the only full-time Monaluna employee, though my husband helps out a ton when he’s not at his day job. One of the wonderful things about running such a small business is that I get to wear all the hats, and that keeps the work fresh and interesting. Of course, the downside is that there are a lot of hats to wear, and some days it’s hard to switch gears and stay on top of it all. Right now I’m working on a new collection, and the kind of attention I need to do that work is more focused and sustained. I always fall a little behind on email and business when I’m in design mode.
SouleMama: Is there a special place that inspires you?
Jennifer: There’s a huge live oak tree in a hiking area not far from my house, and I love to go sit in that tree and think. It must be ancient, and its branches are all twisted and moss-covered, and some are bowed to the ground. Something about the age and grace and persistence of that tree puts things in perspective for me, and I always feel more calm and balanced after my tree meditations.
For today's giveaway, Monaluna is generously offering the following to TWO winners:
~ a fat quarter bundle of the collection, Fox Hollow
(Each bundle includes 10 prints and 4 solids.)
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To enter today's giveaway, please leave a comment (one entry per person, please) in today's post. I'll close comments by 8am EST on Sunday, and announce the winner(s), chosen via Random Number Generator, shortly after. Comments closed!
Thank you to Monaluna!
The winner is:
Inspiring story. Wonderful fabric. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Susan
ooh so full of life.thx for the chance!
Posted by: Sara
