Cinderberry Stitches

It's a Girl

Sunday, October 19th 2008 -
Our gorgeous baby girl was welcomed into the world
She melts our heart every time we look at her....

Isabelle Ruby
Born 12.15pm
Weighing 3315gm / 7lb 5oz

Our home is now filled with all things pink, even the house was wrapped in pink balloons and streamers on our arrival home from hospital - a girls favorite color...
We are all well and enjoying our new little bundle.

Thank you for your kind messages
Natalie, Brad and little Isabelle xxx

You've got mail

Two posts in one day?
Yep - you guessed it, I went to the mail box this afternoon and found a gorgeous parcel had arrived!!!! I love it when the mailman delivers parcels, not letters in the shape of bills...(I am sure you know what I mean)

I wanted to share with you the goodies that arrived from Jenny at The Stitchery in New Zealand in the event that I might not get to a computer tomorrow...

When I unwrapped the paper
This is what I found -
A parcel wrapped in ribbon
and, the sweetest kind of gift
FABRIC....

How could I not smile when this is what appeared -

A bundle of the most gorgeous fabric range called Hemming House by Brannock & Patek for Moda....it's my new 'favorite fabric' and it has sent my mind racing with what wonders I can design - looks like the sketchbook and pencil will come out tonight.

Till then
Natalie x

The secret is out

Ok, the secret is out - I am a closet softies fan....
From the moment I laid eyes on the gorgeous patterns from Melly & Me I had to add them to my collection of goodies the hard part is to decide which one make first

Of course there has to be at least one elephant

and every home needs a polka dot monkey....right?

And just for a splash of color, how gorgeous are these 1930's prints?

I just love the colors from the 1930's.....in one word - 'timeless'
This is what is on my sewing table today though I can confidently say they will probably still be there when I wake tomorrow - waiting patiently.

Take care
Natalie x

 

I wonder...

I am still here! we had a wonderful day last week so now I can finally reveal one of the games we played with the cupie dolls from the last posting - one reader was on the right track....each little doll was frozen in a small glass and placed in a zip lock bag then given to guests with rules.

The first guest who's waters broke/ice cube melts was the winner however all care was to be taken with the babe (ahemm....) no hot water and no sun baking! some thought it best to assist in the process by placing the babe and zip lock bag under their arms, in-between their legs and down the cleavage - what some women will do to win a prize!!!

Over the last few days and weeks I have been stitching bits and pieces and nesting for the nursery so I thought it was about time I shared what gathered on my studio desk these past few weeks...

The cutest burp cloths - in almost every shade to brighten up the nappy bag
How could I resist?

I found this "had to have" fabric at the local store and just couldn't go home without it, I am sure you have been in the same predicament as me at some stage (sadly I am still trying to find the range and supplier to share with you all)

I knew exactly what to make....

Inserts for white wicker baskets - so they can be filled with 'stuff' that will look gorgeous even at 2am in the morning......

Then I dabbled a bit with wooden letters, paint and scrap booking paper before putting the feet up for a little rest...

Of course there are a few more things to share with you yet, but I wonder what is on your sewing desk this week?

Till then
Natalie XX

Winners and naked-ness

Warning...this post may contain nudity???? (WHAT??)

It's the 3rd October so that means it is time to draw the four lucky readers for the Christmas Gift Bags pattern competition, yeah!....thank you to all those who entered with dreams of stitching handmade gifts for all your friends, it has been wonderful to read your comments and pop over to visit new blog sites around the globe.

Leanne, LesleyAnn, Nancy and Julia have each won a copy of Christmas Gift Bags to stitch and make in time for the festive season - congrats girls, I will send you each an email to get your postal address and send off your prizes.

If you are wondering where you can get a copy of the pattern just ask your local patchwork store if they stock Cinderberry Stitches patterns or visit one of the online shops listed to place an order.

Did you read the first line of this post and scrolled down to see what was going on in my world today? You see not every day is filled with drawing, fabric and stitching - some days are just (dare I say it....boring - not a word I use often) and others are just plain FUN...

So, what is it that made me smile today?

Well, today we played with these one inch high cupie dolls (Sorry for their naked-ness)

I can't spill the beans yet as to what we were doing with them, but they have something to do with tomorrows baby shower and a game which will be loads of fun....

Do you have any ideas what we will be up to?
Natalie XX