The Bali Story Behind Balisong – How a halfway meet-up with my kid turned into a fabric collection
You know that moment when you unwrap fresh fabric and suddenly the world feels brighter? Yeah, that's Balisong working its magic. We've got papaya pink that's basically sunshine with attitude, honey yellow that could make anyone smile, aqua that feels like the ocean giving you a hug, and a midnight shade so sophisticated it makes everything else jealous. Close your eyes for a second — let your imagination drift somewhere warm and breezy. Consider this your crafty escape to the tropics, and nope, you don't even need to pack a suitcase. 😎
Balisong is my love letter to glow — and honestly, it's been a long time coming. Picture this: citrus sliced at golden hour (yes, please), tiny sea‑spray dots doing their happy dance over deep blue, and graphic leaves casting the kind of playful shadows that make you smile for no reason at all. These prints feel modern and effortless, like they woke up looking good without even trying. Stack them together and boom — instant rhythm. Spread them out and the whole palette hums like your favorite island playlist. Seriously, these fabrics could make even the simplest block strut down a runway. High design? More like why didn't I think of this sooner design. 😎
When Your Kid Says "Meet Me Halfway" – A Bali adventure that changed everything
Okay, confession time: I nearly chickened out. My youngest was off gallivanting through Australia and New Zealand for months, and we were doing that whole time-zone tango via FaceTime — you know, lots of waves and "wish you were here!" vibes. Then he drops this casual bomb: "Mom, let's meet halfway."
Halfway? That turned out to be Bali. Different language, different alphabet, different everything — but this kid made it look easy-peasy. He planned, he rallied, he gave me just the right amount of gentle pressure until I finally said yes.
So there I was, landing in warm air that smelled like frangipani and pure adventure. Morning light? Pouring over the water like someone knocked over a bucket of liquid gold. We caught the sunrise from a mountaintop (through a seriously photogenic quilt of clouds, naturally), perched on the hood of a yellow jeep giggling at absolutely nothing, and zipped through narrow streets on a scooter wearing those ridiculous grins you simply cannot fake.
I tucked those moments away like the precious gemstones they were. And wouldn't you know it — back home, when those first Balisong sketches started appearing, I knew exactly where that glow came from. 😎✨
The palette, up close and personal
Papaya Pink: Basically happiness in fabric form — think morning coffee giggles meets that show-off bougainvillea down the street.
Honey Yellow: That fearless sunrise we caught from the jeep. Warm, bold, unapologetically radiant.
Aqua: The perfect pause between waves — calm, alive, and totally zen.
Midnight: Lava rock sophistication with a dash of tropical night sky sparkle. Every palette needs a chic anchor, and this one's got presence.
Stack them all together and what do you get? Pure energetic, playful, vibrant magic — island joy meets urban polish, no passport required. 😎
What these prints will do for your next project
Balisong is basically fabric that begs to be petted — go ahead, nobody's judging. 😄 The dots? Pure shimmer without the chaos. The leaves? Graphic swing that plays well with others. And those citrus slices? Instant conversation starters at every quilting bee. Here's the secret sauce: pick one bold statement print, then let two quieter buddies do the supporting-actor thing around it. Boom — instant "wow" without the overthinking spiral. Honestly, even a no-fuss log cabin or a chunky nine‑patch will strut around looking like it belongs in a magazine spread with this palette. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. 🍋✨
Grab your favorite beverage, hit play, and let's take a quick sixty-second spin through every single print in this collection. Trust me, you're gonna want the sound on for this one — let those colors do their thing and just enjoy the ride. 😎✨
Where to buy
USA: e.g. Fatquartershop
Europe/Germany: soon at Farbstoff, my shop here in Germany