Introducing...Miss Delish (her friends call her Dee)
It looks to me like she has been cooking strawberry short cakes through the night. If I remember, the cherries were placed on these cupcakes around midnight on Friday....though there is truly nothing like a midnight snack
Miss Deelish is block number seven in the collection of Truly Scrumptious girls, they are a popular bunch and have a following already - if you have sent one of the many emails in my in box I will attempt to answer a few of your questions over the next few posts.
"Be kind to yourself"...
My treat tonight - a long bath to relax, all this stitching at hyper speed & late nights have started to catch up with me...
I just love Dee's party dress, those red leggings and little quirky grin...I guess she is truly scrumptious!
Anyhoo...would you like to know more?
1. "What fabric range are you using?"
The fabric range is Shangri-La by Moda - it is just gorgeous with beautiful rich colors, dark browns, blues, greens and coral reds.
2. "What threads are use using?"
I always use DMC threads for my stitcheries and a lot of Truly Scrumptious is stitched with the new Variations - this range is stunning.
3. "When can I buy the patterns?"
OK, As soon as I have finished it..LOL - The 'plan' is to have the quilt ready for release at the AQM...patterns should be available by the end of November.
4. "Will Scrumptious be a quilt pattern or BOM?"
The pattern for Truly Scrumptious will offered as a 10 part BOM (block of the month)
You will be able to purchase the patterns individually or as a complete set either with or without fabric...
5. "How long have you been hand embroidering?"
I found the art of stitchery 10 years ago when I brought a book of red work designs, DMC 221 thread and fabric.
Can't wait to show you all block number 9 - I wonder what those girls will be up to next!
Be kind to yourself
Nat x
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Posted by: susana | December 05, 2007 at 02:30 AM
Hi Natalie!
I'm a starter in this kind of embroidery and I'd like to know how many threads do you use from six (hm, my English is not very good... I hope you'll understand my question... I started to practise with 3 threads but sometimes it seems to be lot... you can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8643965@N07/1813209207/ )
Posted by: KicsiKató | November 06, 2007 at 08:09 AM
I adore those girls! Your patterns are so lovely. I'm realy looking forward to block 9!!
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Yvonne
Posted by: Quibi | November 06, 2007 at 01:29 AM
I just love these girls. When I showed them to my little girl she said "Will you make dose for me, mommy". She is as excited as I am!
Posted by: Robyn | November 06, 2007 at 01:24 AM
Thank you for your answers.....I hope the end of November very quickly and why not to put the patterns in my letter to Christmas Father ;-)))) !!!!!
ps: your last "girl" is so "gourmande et délicieuse " !
Posted by: ElisabethB | November 05, 2007 at 05:35 PM
So...besides the red wine, dk chocolate....now we're adding strawberry6 shortcake - WOW!!!! how totally decadent.
Nat - truly relax & be kind to yourself sweetie...& along with everyone else... we're in love with these gorgeous babe's & their journey.
Huge hugs girlie!
Posted by: Darlene Carroll | November 05, 2007 at 08:19 AM
I can't remember being this excited about a set of patterns in a very long time. They are definitely Truly Scrumptious!
Miss Delish is so cute!
Posted by: Darlene | November 05, 2007 at 03:46 AM
I am a huge fan of your beautiful work. Words can't express how delightful I think it is. Such a treat for the eyes. This one is, of course, my favorite so far.
I tried to find a place here is the U.S. that has your patterns but the link you have doesn't show any in stock. Will they be available here soon.......please? Pretty please??
Posted by: dee | November 05, 2007 at 01:55 AM
Oh Nat she is sublim !!!! I like her and l like to read your blog every day and share the evolution of your work !!!!! I think like Bloom we are very lucky !!!!! Be kind of yourself .... have a nice bath
Posted by: Capucine | November 05, 2007 at 12:29 AM
Hi Nathalie, I wanted to ask you what fabric you use for the stitcherys, is it a Moda Marble?
Letty
Posted by: Letty | November 05, 2007 at 12:06 AM
hi nat,
oh, how I love to read your blog and see those scrumptious girls getting all together for a cuppa!
have a nice bath!
willemijn
Posted by: willemijn | November 04, 2007 at 11:29 PM
Natalie, these designs are just delightful. We are so lucky to share in the evolution of a stitched masterpiece. Thank you. You are on a roll - keep going, can't wait to see the next instalment.
Posted by: Bloom | November 04, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Each on just gets more 'delicious'. I look foward to seeing the scrumpious gals in their glory very very soon - pace yourself and enjoy the developing masterpiece
Posted by: Ethne | November 04, 2007 at 08:33 PM
Nice to see you are being kind to yourself, Nat. I hope that bath was lit by candlelight and scented with something delish...
Posted by: Kim | November 04, 2007 at 08:31 PM
Enjoy your bath Nat...I think you deserve it!!
As always I love your work, I just can't decide on a favourite...but no one said I had to have just one!!
I love them all!!
Posted by: Jo | November 04, 2007 at 08:24 PM
I have been lurking and watching your gaggle of girls grow. They are just beautiful. I hope that you do really well at the quilt market.
Posted by: tracey petersen | November 04, 2007 at 08:21 PM