Heidi West Designs

So I got a new knee today! This is a pretty big deal for me because I’ve been in a lot of pain for almost 3 years. I can’t even begin to know how much life I turned down because it would have been too painful… Walking to work, walking through the mall with my pre-teen, traveling and probably so much more. Anyway, I thought I could fix it through pure will and exercise but it turns out that I needed a lesson in how to surrender. This might be the meds talking, but I feel great this evening and I’m so excited to move forward (literally and figuratively). Because I’m 50 years young (haha), I should bounce right back.

My shop will be closed until June sometime and my order processing times are extended. Just know that I’ll get back to work as soon as I can. And hopefully I’ll come up with a few new designs in the meantime!

It’s a beautiful day here in Portland and I just finished my garden-inspired window display. Tiny little garden bags! Also kinda proud of myself that I learned how to crochet because I needed to make these tiny little garden hats. And the little garden tools were crazy time-consuming. But it’s all done! 🪏

Happy Friday, friends! Okay, I’ve been promising another run of these shirts and I’m finally just now getting to it. The preorder for both women’s and men’s sizes is open until March 25th and they’ll be printed and shipped the week of April 6th.

Sadly, I wasn’t able to roll this out for the No Kings day on March 28th, but maybe this will help keep the momentum going. Keep speaking up, calling your reps and helping people in your community however you can, even if it’s just a friendly hello. Everything matters.
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Just a few of the things I’ll be bringing to my trunk show on Thursday March 5th at for the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl! I’ll be there from 10 to 5 with .

Just finished printing some new fabric this morning.

Because Snowdrops are one of the first flowers to appear in Spring, they’re a symbol of hope. I know there’s so much to be despairing about right now but I think there are also possibilities that we’re not able to even comprehend. So it’s with humility that I choose to remain hopeful and I’m going to let that fuel my courage. As we’re inundated with bad news right now, don’t forget to pay attention to all the beauty. It’s all around us. 💚

How did I not know how much fun punch needle is until now? I’m probably enjoying stabbing this fabric way too much.
This one is going to be a throw pillow using my hummingbird pattern.

Had to ‘fill my bucket’ today by working on my next window garland. Tiny sweaters with some wee little fabric bins and yarn balls! 🧶

This was my most popular print in 2025 and I’m so proud to say that I have now made hundreds of bags & pouches with it. I knew 2025 was going to be dark, but wow! Anyway, I designed this fabric using the elements of Sage (often used to clear negative energy), the Moon (representing light during darkness), Dragonflies (symbolizing change) and Mugwort (protection against negative spirits).

Whether you chose this print because of the symbolism or maybe just because you liked it, you chose to support my work and I am truly grateful for you. Through all of the hard things our country (and the world) is enduring right now, I see the kindness and strength people are showing toward each other right now. Wishing you a happy 2026!

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.” - Desmond Tutu

Shop small at the Holiday Market tomorrow (Saturday 12/6) and treat yourself to a pint!

I’ll be there with some Winter Solstice goodies and much more.

Thank you to everyone who ordered one or more of these shirts. I was absolutely blown away by your support and I can’t wait to see them in the streets.

I have a few more shirts to ship out and they’ll be finished very soon. If you weren’t able to snag one during the preorder, I do have some extras in various men’s and women’s sizes and they’re on my site.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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