I had so much fun making up this pillow with the first version of our Sophie #7. I found this great striped fabric in a fat quarter and HAD to have it. When I was driving home my mind just kept coming back to mitered corners and a red frame for Sophie-perfect, don't you think? Let me know what you're doing with your Sophie's-I know it's hard not to keep thinking about the complete wall-hanging but, honestly, don't you love this pillow all by itself???
The colored floss version of Sophie #7 will be posted this weekend-keep an eye out for her-she's awesome!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Barbie Tree???
What do you think about this great tree that is in Jeanne's front yard???? I have a brown/gold version (called a Smokebush-I think) but leave it to Jeanne to have a "Barbie Tree"!!! I think it's beautiful as it shifts colors to this great pink shade. Very appropriate for a woman who has her very own version of the Barbie Game!!! She really knows how to have fun.
I've been stitching up Sophie and the shopping bags and have a great idea to share next for a simple pillow using mitered corners to show off some great stripes. Stay tuned. The colored floss version of Sophie #7 will go up this weekend to give you some other ideas.
Jeanne is hard at work finishing up a new/original tablecloth idea that we hope to present at the end of July. Keep watching-I think you'll like it!
I've been stitching up Sophie and the shopping bags and have a great idea to share next for a simple pillow using mitered corners to show off some great stripes. Stay tuned. The colored floss version of Sophie #7 will go up this weekend to give you some other ideas.
Jeanne is hard at work finishing up a new/original tablecloth idea that we hope to present at the end of July. Keep watching-I think you'll like it!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July! and new Sophie
Hope you are all celebrating the 4th with us-or are still celebrating Canada Day if you are north of us! Looks like there will be a parade later today and fireworks-but, of course, no matter where I am there will be a little bag of stitching close at hand. Jeanne took a quick picture of our latest Sophie as soon as I passed it to her. Didn't she turn out great?
Don't forget to download Sophie #7 from our web site-she's there waiting for you! I plan to post some new items on our Etsy shop page so check us out there too!
Don't forget to download Sophie #7 from our web site-she's there waiting for you! I plan to post some new items on our Etsy shop page so check us out there too!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sophie #7
Take a peek at our July Sophie! Isn't she great??? The home page of our website now has this design available for free download. Let us know how your Sophie is coming along. We'll have a colored floss version of this ready to post mid month.
I was in Door County for the last 2 days-enjoying a short get away with friends. Although it was cool and overcast, I had the chance to get re-charged AND get lots of ideas for new projects. Hmmm....now to share the ideas with Jeanne and see what she thinks. How about some lighthouses???
I can't believe it's July 1st already. We hope you are enjoying your summer and having fun with projects that are portable enough to stick in your bag for those minutes spent watching kids play, at picnics, or just waiting for an appointment. Be sure to keep an eye on our web site-we think we have some great new patterns that are easy/quick to stitch but will make great gift ideas. It's never too early to be thinking about holiday gifts!
I was in Door County for the last 2 days-enjoying a short get away with friends. Although it was cool and overcast, I had the chance to get re-charged AND get lots of ideas for new projects. Hmmm....now to share the ideas with Jeanne and see what she thinks. How about some lighthouses???
I can't believe it's July 1st already. We hope you are enjoying your summer and having fun with projects that are portable enough to stick in your bag for those minutes spent watching kids play, at picnics, or just waiting for an appointment. Be sure to keep an eye on our web site-we think we have some great new patterns that are easy/quick to stitch but will make great gift ideas. It's never too early to be thinking about holiday gifts!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
New Sophie for July is posted!
Please take a peek at our web site to see the latest Sophie to download for free. I think you have to agree that it looks like Sophie had a great shopping trip. Don't you love her hat??? I'll post a picture of her all done up in RED in a day or so. Until then, click on the Free BOM at the top of our web site home page and get ready to start stitching.
Monday, June 29, 2009
New Felt and Project
We are lucky enough to work with some great people at National Non Wovens-a great company that keeps turning out new products that can be used for anything you ever want to make from felt. We met them at our very first trip to Houston International Quilt Market and they just stay nice and creative! This time they have created a new blend for great felt that is eco-friendly, strong, and in great colors. It's called XoticFelt and is a blend of bamboo and rayon.
Jeanne has fallen in love with their color selection and is hard at work creating something special for kids. The blue fish to your right is just a teaser-you'll see more later this week and we think you'll love what she has been working on!
Also, July 1st will bring the next edition of Sophie-our great block of the month featuring our girlfriend Sophie. This month you see Sophie herself...and what a treat that always is! I hope you liked the coatrack-we're over half way through with this delightful, whimsical wall-hanging. And don't forget that as the year continues, we'll share some ideas for other things to do with our girl!
Jeanne has fallen in love with their color selection and is hard at work creating something special for kids. The blue fish to your right is just a teaser-you'll see more later this week and we think you'll love what she has been working on!
Also, July 1st will bring the next edition of Sophie-our great block of the month featuring our girlfriend Sophie. This month you see Sophie herself...and what a treat that always is! I hope you liked the coatrack-we're over half way through with this delightful, whimsical wall-hanging. And don't forget that as the year continues, we'll share some ideas for other things to do with our girl!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Garden and Too HOT
Ok-I'm sick of the heat already! Yesterday it was 94 degrees by 3 pm and today is no better. I know that I should be appreciating the early heat but I'm not going out of the air-conditioning any sooner than I have to. This morning I walked at 5:30 am and it was already 73 degrees!
Jeanne and her husband have a huge garden this year-even bigger than last year. The first 'fruits of their labor' are the basket of radishes that Dan picked this morning. Don't you love the thought of just going out to the garden and picking a salad??? They are blessed with enough land to plant whatever they want-not to be confused with the solitary tomato plant I have in a planter by my front door.
I think the July Sophie block of the month is almost ready for posting. Jeanne has been hard at work with her finishing touches-we think you'll love our girl when you see her! We are also working on a pattern using some great new National Non-woven felt. The perfect "back to school" gift for someone special. Keep watching-you'll see the design as we develop it.
Jeanne and her husband have a huge garden this year-even bigger than last year. The first 'fruits of their labor' are the basket of radishes that Dan picked this morning. Don't you love the thought of just going out to the garden and picking a salad??? They are blessed with enough land to plant whatever they want-not to be confused with the solitary tomato plant I have in a planter by my front door.
I think the July Sophie block of the month is almost ready for posting. Jeanne has been hard at work with her finishing touches-we think you'll love our girl when you see her! We are also working on a pattern using some great new National Non-woven felt. The perfect "back to school" gift for someone special. Keep watching-you'll see the design as we develop it.
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