Collaborations
Henry Holt and Company
Moda Fabrics
Ruby Star Society
Terrapin Brewery
American Express
Carter’s/Osh Kosh
Kids II
Penguin Random House
Biely & Shoaf
Madison Park Greetings
American Greetings
Plywood Presents
Sulky Threads
Bernina USA
Mailchimp
Wacom
Peking Handicraft
Macmillan
Modern Quilt Guild
Ipop
Sloomb Baby
Red Fox Literary
Little Yellow Bicycle
10 Speed Press
Andrew’s Blane
Sewtopia
Quilt Alliance
Scoutmob
Simon & Schuster
International Greetings
TJ Maxx
Target
Piccolina
Hallmark
Capri Designs
Modcloth
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Cotton+Steel Fabrics
The Humble Pig
Blend Fabrics
Indie Craft Experience
Ross
Amazon Publishing
Ringling College
Stitch Supply Co
OESD
Renaissance Ribbons
Alfred A. Knopf
Compendium
Urban Acres
Sterling Children’s Books
Lolly Tags
Stitch Supply Co.
Meori
Lemur Conservation Foundation
Knitrino
Hi, I’m Sarah Watts!
Sarah Watts is a surface designer, illustrator, and art educator. When she’s not designing fabric collections with Ruby Star Society, she helps creatives bring their own ideas to life— from drawings to surface designs. She has tons of experience working with brands (think Target, Houghton Mifflin, and American Greetings) and is obsessed with helping you turn your ideas into real, beautiful things. Whether you’re a messy maker, meticulous planner, traditional media fan or digital wizard, Sarah is here to help you make art you love!
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