It's arrived!
The Homespun Kids issue arrived in my mail box this week and I have been eagerly waiting to share two new designs. Yes, you read right - this issue features two Cinderberry Stitches patterns.
I have been working on many 'secret' projects this year and finally I can show you a little more of what I have been stitching. Today it's all about the boys....
Once Upon a Time for boys is a stitched, appliqued and pieced design stretched over canvas that can be easily hung in the nursery or placed on a book self or small easel.
You will find Xavier in a little sailing boat among the waves...
with four yellow ducklings to guide the way, and the boat's bow is a perfect place to stitch your child's name and birth date. If you have followed my blog for a little while you would know I have given many of my 'Cinderberry folk' names of people from my Family.
Xavier is a sweetie (thanks Sez xo)
Even his scarf is blowing in the breeze, but I do love his stripe sweater sleeves & hat.
What I really enjoyed when working on this design was combining the blanket stitch applique with stitchery, I have always loved blanket stitching because it adds a little more texture to the finished piece even a bit more definition - of course you could still adapt the design for needle turn if you like.
The magazine should be in stores now so keep an eye out for the issue, it is packed full of great projects especially for kids and the little ones in our lives. Back to show the the little girl design very soon!
Till then,
Natalie xo
Went out to buy this as soon as I saw your post. Pity you can't get a commission from the publisher for every magazine you sell. I love your designs and can't wait to use them but I have to finish Snowballs first. Keep up the beautiful work I love your patterns and the ease with which they become such lovely items.
Posted by: mhairi | October 11, 2010 at 05:32 PM
CONGRATS Nat!!!
I'll be grabbing a copy today if I can. With 2 little boys who share a bedroom, this will make a perfect 'something' to hang on their empty wall. So cute!
BTW what line of fabric did you use? Its lovely!
xx
Posted by: rach merrick | October 11, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Oh my gosh, I love that so much!!!!
Posted by: Emily | October 11, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Congratulations, it looks great!
Posted by: kelly | October 10, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Hi Natalie,
I am so glad to see cute kids patterns from you! I love the sailboat! This will be great for my little boy!
Thank you for your work!
Willemijn
Posted by: willemijn | October 10, 2010 at 05:42 AM
Very cute Nat! It is nice to see now that we are getting some reallynice designs for little boys. There was not much around for boys when mine were little. Well off to more sewing!
Posted by: Michelle Whyte | October 09, 2010 at 01:42 PM
I heart it!!! I hearted it since you gave us the sneek peak, but I belived you was stitching only for a friend's baby, and then I forgot it. I love it! This is the time to learn to order by the web! Bravo! Bravo!
Posted by: Pepe | October 09, 2010 at 06:13 AM
I just picked up my copy and was SO amazed by your beautiful projects. Such a great idea for baby keepsakes.
Posted by: Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts | October 08, 2010 at 06:52 PM
wow, I love your work, it's so cute and so tasteful.
Posted by: ilaria | October 08, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Lovely !!! I am impatiently going to watch for my issue !
Posted by: Florence | October 08, 2010 at 04:25 PM
Wow Natalie.... just too cute. You clever lady..
Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | October 08, 2010 at 03:43 PM
really lovely! I have finished stitching one of your projects from an older Homespun, I will post a photo of it on my blog when I have finished it.
Posted by: leeanne | October 08, 2010 at 03:07 PM
the perfect gift for a baby boy's room! You are ever so clever.
Posted by: Krista - Poppyprint | October 08, 2010 at 03:00 PM
Love that you've got some boys patterns! do you have plans to design more boys stuff?? It's super cute!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | October 08, 2010 at 02:53 PM
So cute!!!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | October 08, 2010 at 01:38 PM
do you needle turn your applique pieces down and then do your embroidery stitches on them (the blanket stitch) or do you fuse the pieces down and then embroidery - you have lovely pieces and one day I will get some of your patterns I think.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Posted by: Karen | October 08, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Absolutely adorable! You do great work.
Posted by: John'aLee Burk | October 08, 2010 at 11:47 AM
I have never left a comment on anyones blog before but this design is awesome & i just had to tell you! I love it to bits, congratulations you are very talented.
Posted by: Jodi | October 08, 2010 at 10:59 AM
TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!
Posted by: Melly | October 08, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I LOVE IT!!!!!! Gotta get my hands on that magazine!!
I finally got my order placed Natalie!! YIPPEE. Thank you for the help.
Posted by: sharon | October 08, 2010 at 10:27 AM