There is a pattern writing blitz on in my studio, I have been working late into the night carefully typing notes and drawing diagrams to go in to the ten patterns in the Tail Feathers series. Although it is not the prettiest part of the designing process I love seeing the pattern process in the final stages...after all, I am already thinking of the next new designs to create and can't wait until this quilt hits to stores so I can get back to the machine.
Here is a glimpse of the first proof which gets read, re-read, changed & tweeked until I am happy with the layout and contents.
Not to mention sorting through the graph paper, double checking measurements and calculations, more diagrams and sketches
Then there is the detailed list of thread colors and stitch type used for each design, from leaves to the bird baths and spots in trees.
After working late last night I moved my sketch pad off the studio floor and found this, it appears someone around here has lost a tail feather.........it's possibly from the night owl but I can't be sure.
This week I will be busy with the final steps in the writing process and the most important - drawing all those sketches and stitchery designs you have seen over the last few months. I think there may be a few more late nights
Till then
Natalie x
I'm also wondering when this pattern will be available in the US?!!!! I'm totaly in love with your design and the fabrics! It's been so fun to see the progress of this gorgeous creation of yours! Thanks!
Posted by: scrappylady | April 25, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Natalie, I love your designs are beautiful I do not know which inclined me because I love them all.
Let me ask you a question I want to start in the world of stitch and would like to know if the wire you use is that of the DMC embroidery to cross stitch on the 6 strands of DMC or other material you use and which is flax.
I hope that I can reply when you can. Many kisses and thanks for the wonders that you do and share.
Rosa M ª.
My email is charlycadillac@yahoo.es
Posted by: MªRosa | April 23, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Can't wait for the finished product!
Posted by: averyclaire | April 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Can't wait to see the unveiling of the final product after all of your hard work! I have been watching anxiously!
Posted by: Taiya | April 23, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Loved reading about how you put your patterns together. You do a great job and I just love your products. Well done!
Posted by: Annette | April 23, 2009 at 08:44 AM
So close, yet so far! Im loving your take by take of this process! Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Leah | April 22, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Natalie excuses, serious so nice of me Ava informs about the thread DMC 4030 used in the block nº2 and You Drink.
Thank you very much
Posted by: Itziar | April 21, 2009 at 04:17 AM
o please, hurry up with the pattern writing (smile), I can't wait to start with this quilt, I have already sign in for your new BOM by Magdaleentje.nl and they are expected the pattern about half June here in the Netherlands.
Thank you for this beautiful pattern, you are a great designer and I love to follow your blog.
regards,
Jacqueline Valero
The Netherlands
Posted by: Jacqueline Valero | April 21, 2009 at 03:49 AM
I have already ordered the Sweet Rolls from my fav online quilt shop! On your mark, get set, stitch!
Posted by: Sharon S | April 20, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Our fingers wait with anticipation!!!!!
Posted by: Karen C | April 20, 2009 at 10:40 AM
The pattern writing part is definitely my least favorite part, but somehow you make it look ... almost ... fun. I love,love your designs.
Posted by: Mary | April 20, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Tedious isn't it ? I'm looking forward to seeing it all .
Posted by: clare bower | April 19, 2009 at 07:53 PM
I can't wait to get started. ^-^
After putting the final touches on your Truly Scrumptious in August las year, I was stuck in a "I don't know what to start next"-hole for a long time - until you began showing glimses of you feathery friends. ^-^ I just love following the design process via your blog.
Posted by: Nemo | April 19, 2009 at 06:08 PM
OOO I cant wait. i already have a place picked out for this project! Hurry, Hurry!
Posted by: Kim Ross | April 19, 2009 at 06:04 PM
I have been eagerly watching Tail Feathers grow- can hardly wait for you to finish the process so we can start stitching! thanks for all the hard work.
Posted by: Cardygirl | April 19, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Looking good! Good luck with getting it all finished up.
Posted by: Kate | April 19, 2009 at 03:29 PM
I can't wait for your book to come out;) Do you know who will have it available in the USA? Hope you get some sleep soon;)
Posted by: Karen aka Grammy Mac | April 19, 2009 at 03:27 PM
I can't wait, I'm loving it already. But oh what a LOT of work!
Posted by: Allie in MI | April 19, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Wow - so much work - you certainly are dedicated .. it's a meticulous business!
Posted by: Handmade | April 19, 2009 at 02:28 PM
wow, am i excited - soon i will be able to be up with the nightowl recreating these wonderful designs. thanks natalie
Posted by: scarlette | April 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM