Phew, two posts in one day...I told you I had lots to share!
This weekend Lesley and Sandra from Foothills Fabrics and Threads held their "Christmas in July" stitching retreat with Gail, Leesa and myself - it was so much fun catching up with new and (not so old) friends...lot's of fun, laughter and even (dare I say it) some stitching. After two days I was itching to come home to stitch, sew and create again.
So here are a few treats for your eyes -
I just had to come home with a tin of Gutermann thread...
Hmmmm...I just LOVE that gorgeous snow flake bowl
And how can you look at fabric like this without taking some home?
But I guess you are all wondering if I can reveal the Red Robin projects? - well of course..
This is "Twelve Red Robins"
"Hold Christmas in your heart throughout the year"
Along with the sweetest Christmas gift bag called "Joy of Christmas" but, what's that beside it you ask? Just my spotty mug waiting to be filled with my favorite brew....I have become addicted to these little gift bags and have decided to make a few different versions - they really are quick to stitch together and make the perfect lil' gift.
Now it's time to cure my 'creative bug' and get back to the sewing machine to whip up some more bags - there are still heaps more photos to share from the weekend so I will be back soon with more bags and more photos!
Till then,
Natalie x
Natalie: I have a question, if you have time to answer...? Those fabrics pictured-the cream greens and reds-What are those? Can you tell me? I'd really like to get those greens and reds for a Christmas pillow I've started. Thank You.
Posted by: Diane | October 06, 2008 at 03:09 PM
I'm a brand new blogger don't have my own YET but finding all the fun things people do amaze me. I don't stitch by hand have 2 embroidery machine but seeing all the cute things makes me want to learn. Thank You for sharing your darling work. Jude USA
Posted by: Judy | July 23, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Lovely Christmas projects - those robins are gorgeous. Can't wait to get the pattern.
Posted by: Christine | July 23, 2008 at 02:50 PM
I am new to your sight today and just say the bag with the giant rick rack. I am a rick rack junkie. Where did you find that huge rickrack??!!?? Love it!!
Posted by: Erlene | July 23, 2008 at 03:53 AM
I love your christmas projects, and I love the color red. The snowflake bowl is perfect, and how sweet are the little stitched birds. I am looking forward to christmas preparations, and this is only in July...
Juliane
Posted by: Juliane | July 22, 2008 at 09:45 PM
I love your christmas projects, and I love the color red. The snowflake bowl is perfect, and how sweet are the little stitched birds. I am looking forward to christmas preparations, and this is only in July...
Juliane
Posted by: Juliane | July 22, 2008 at 09:45 PM
I have just discovered you! Just wanted to say that I think your designs are wonderful.
Posted by: maria | July 20, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Natalie, Adorable Christmas projects, you are so creative. I was wondering if you had a patterrn for the little Christmas bag. What a great gift. Love your blog. Tracey
Posted by: Tracey | July 18, 2008 at 07:44 PM
I love your outstanding redwork and your gift bag, you are one talented artist.
Posted by: Simone | July 18, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Wow! Looks like a great weekend. Love your new Twelve Red Robins. Just gorgeous.
Posted by: Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts | July 15, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Hi Nat, As always you new designs are gorgeous. Love christmas projects .... I think yours will be on my list. Well done. Cheers Sue
Posted by: Sue | July 15, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Forgot to say LOVE that tin of thread.
Posted by: sharon | July 15, 2008 at 04:23 PM
What a cute little bag. Love that giant red rick rack and the polka dotted mug. Great stitchery too.
Posted by: sharon | July 15, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Hey Natalie! Ooooooh! You have my mug!!! I've been in a "Dotty/Ladybird" phase just lately and bought myself two of the same dotty mug - one for work and one for home! It just looks so cheerful on my desk and I also have one of my shabby chic bears, made in red dotty fabric, sitting on my desk. Definitely brightens the office up! Bear Hugs! KRIS (Tag Along Teddies)
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | July 15, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Oh Natalie,
The robins are just gorgeous. I do adore red. Sounds like you had a great time at the Christmas in July stitching retreat. Hope you are keeping well. Can't wait to see what you have designed for the Stitchers Angel swap. (I have joined in on the fun)
Posted by: Sandi | July 15, 2008 at 11:20 AM
the bag is adorable. I wish I could have come with you and laughed and stitched. Sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to see more pictures.
Posted by: amy (sew~amy) | July 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM
The photos are so full of inspiration to get busy!
Posted by: Connie W | July 15, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Love the 12 Red Robins can't wait to buy the pattern.
Janie in MO
Posted by: Janie | July 15, 2008 at 05:33 AM
Adore the 12 Red Robins complete & hanging... Is this pattern available as yet?
Posted by: Helz | July 15, 2008 at 01:42 AM
Love that robins stitchery - will it be available to purchase anytime soon, it will be perfect for a Christmas project.
Posted by: Amanda Ryan | July 14, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Natalie what a Gorgeous Blog tonight,em loving all that red & that large ric rac is divine. Beautiful stitchery & that too cute bag.!!
happy stitching
maree
looking forward to seeing what you do for the Angel Swap.
Posted by: maree watt | July 14, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Red Robin is very cute.
Posted by: Leanne | July 14, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Wow the frame really sets off the gorgeous redwork. Oh and I just LOVE the darling little bag with the giant rick rack!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | July 14, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Love the stitchery and what a cute way of presenting gifts with your gorgeous gift bags. What is the fabric range pictured?
Posted by: Wendy Walters | July 14, 2008 at 07:55 PM
WOW Natalie - I love the panel its fantastic - did you have a good weekend in the 'hills'? I bet everyone loved the robins panel there too - oh how I wished you'd had a 'cyber stitching' day like Mrs Martins quilt shop had last month, what a joy it would have been to receive this to do - I'll pop off to the others blogs now and see what they produced for the ladies to do - PS how are you keeping? Not long to go now?
Posted by: Ethne | July 14, 2008 at 05:27 PM