It's here!
Look what arrived in the post this week - the lastest issue of Homespun (Go Green issue) Vol 11. No.5 & you guessed right, that's me on the cover. Can you guess which is my design?
Hmmm...need a closer picture I hear?
Here she is, Miss Homegrown 2010 with her basket and boxes of fresh picked carrots, pears and apples ready to sell at the local farmers market. It appears the twitching nosed rabbit is eyeing off Miss Homegrown's carrots and I dare say there a few will be nibbled on before she arrives.
This sample has been stitched using Whimsy by Figtree Quilts for Moda (borders and binding) and Celebration by Brenda Riddle for Lecien (stitchery background). The design was stitched with COSMO threads and COSMO marble threads.
But what is that nestled in Miss Homegrown's beret?
These are her handmade essentials, pins, cotton reels, jelly rolls and pattern books.
That's why she is smiling so much.
Afterall, I would too if I had a turquoise sewing machine & skinny legs.
I guess you had no idea what this little rabbit was looking at when I showed you a sneek peek all those months ago!
I am so excited to finally be able to introduce her to you & I hope she makes you smile!
Till then,
Natalie x
Aww, her jellyrolls! That is gorgeous!
Posted by: Rachel | May 19, 2010 at 03:23 AM
How adorable is that? You are quite the designer!
Posted by: John'aLee Burk | May 17, 2010 at 10:10 AM
She is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Quibi | May 15, 2010 at 04:12 AM
Oh! Natalie! So pretty are they! Why don't you write a book with your broderies? It's so difficult to find out all they, and it's so beatiful to flick through a beautiful book! Wy don't you? Pleaseeee? :-))
Posted by: Falbalà | May 14, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Congratulations!
she`s gorgeous!
your work is amazing! and your blog too...
greetings from germany
mnh
Posted by: fabrik-BILDschön | May 11, 2010 at 05:41 AM
How adorable. Can't wait until that issue arrives in 2 or 3 months here in the US!
Posted by: SuzK | May 11, 2010 at 12:21 AM
She looks great, and it's always thrilling to be published, isn't it!
Posted by: Rachel | May 10, 2010 at 07:43 PM
As always, adorable!!!
Posted by: Krista | May 10, 2010 at 02:02 AM
Hi Natalie,
I saw your blog at Crumbs of Happiness.
You have a beautiful blog!! Your work is beautiful too!! I have a beautiful quilt on my blog today, come and see
Nice to meet you Natalie.
kepp smiling, Fern
Posted by: fern reed | May 10, 2010 at 01:20 AM
I love her, she's so cute. Where can I find those wonderful marble threads?
Posted by: Shirley | May 10, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Miss Homegrown definitely makes me smile!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | May 09, 2010 at 01:48 PM
Miss Homegrown is just lovely..can't wait to get my copy of Homespun mag:)
Posted by: Jan Richards | May 09, 2010 at 11:08 AM
She's just lovely. :)
Posted by: Kate quilts... | May 09, 2010 at 10:56 AM
She makes me smile Natalie :)
Thanks, Sharon
Posted by: Sharon L F | May 09, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Again, your design makes me smile. You are SO talented. Well done, Natalie. Can't wait to get my copy of Homespun.
Love, Marja
Posted by: Marja (Netherlands) | May 09, 2010 at 02:22 AM
super duper cute!
Posted by: Vickie E | May 08, 2010 at 11:52 PM
As soon as I received my Homespun mag, I just knew that she was one of your designs. I love her and cant wait to try out Cosmo threads. Once again, you have designed an irrestible stitchery. Cheers Sue
Posted by: Sue | May 08, 2010 at 10:58 PM
I am smiling from ear to ear!! Another first. When i get around to stitching her i am going to include her with the rest of the Truly Scrumptious girls seeing she has the same sort of theme to her as well as A Mothers Pockets that is similar too. I really love that Whimsy fabric, it is very colourful and fun! Love the bunny in the stitchery!!! Wow!!
Posted by: Renai | May 08, 2010 at 09:10 PM
Can`t wait to get that magazine in my mailbox. But 11.4 has to arrive any day now, so I just have to be patient.It`s a long way from Australia to Norway! Miss Homegrown 2010 will be a perfect gift for my eldest sister, perhaps for christmas? Love your work as always!
Posted by: June | May 08, 2010 at 08:41 PM
I read homespun every month at my Nana's. I love it!!
Next week when we read it I'll have to tell her that i read your blog!!
Posted by: Talia | May 08, 2010 at 08:18 PM
Congrats Natalie! I read the homespun at my Nana's every week, because she has a subscription. When I see her this week I'll have to let her know that i read your blog!!
Posted by: Talia | May 08, 2010 at 08:16 PM
She's just gorgeous and I have decided she is going to be my Mothers Day stitchery.... I will start her tomorrow after I have traced her ready to sew tomorrow or start at least... she is adorable.....Happy Mothers Day to you... have a wonderful day..
Hugs Dawn x x x x
Posted by: Dawn | May 08, 2010 at 08:15 PM
Very cute! The little rabbit is sweet. I think I will be off to get that mag on Monday. :)
Posted by: Michelle | May 08, 2010 at 08:09 PM
Thanks girls, so glad to hear you like her!
Posted by: Natalie Lymer | May 08, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Truly a winner!! ~karen
Posted by: kaholly | May 08, 2010 at 07:22 PM
My fingers have been itching to start your project since I got the mag a few days ago! She is just beautiful!
Posted by: Jessica | May 08, 2010 at 07:06 PM
Congratulations on such a lovely project in Homespun - love it! I'm off to start stitching this design! Love the use of Cosmo Marble threads - I was so excited to see the use of them in this lovely project!
Many thanks and happy stitching, P
Posted by: Perri | May 08, 2010 at 06:23 PM