It's so nice to take a step back, to sit and look at how far I have come and seek the direction I will now take.
To say the last twelve months have been awesome would be an understatement but there have been many other things among the awesomeness that have lead me to the place I am now. The laughter, the tears, the fun times, the disappointment & sheer exhilaration the late nights and hard work...the margaritas in USA - when I look back on 2011 I understand why I feel the way I do....so many things accomplished in twelve short months.
And you thought playing with fabric was all cotton candy and ferris wheels.....right?
Sometimes it is.
2012 will be the year I chase more dreams.
Because I know I can,
and I know you want me to.
There is so much catching up I need to do and share with you, projects made, radio shows, magazine features. I need to get you up to date on all things Cinderberry....so let's back track a little and start where I last left you.
From memory I was madly preparing for Quilt Market and making sweet samples from Woodland. To me, my fabric is my art - it's the drawings I sat up and sketched while the little one was sleeping, the inspiration coming from whatever went on in the house and my mind that day.
I wanted to make a project that required little or no sewing, it had to be quick and simple for anyone to put together but still look gob-smackingly-Woodland-gorgeous.
This is what I was thinking
- One canvas art board
- self cover buttons
- a ruler and black COSMO embroidery thread
- lot's of 1 1/2 inch woodland squares
- glue
You can probably guess the rest and whip one of these up for yourself - I have a huge rectangle canvas in the studio I have plans for next, this one here is just a little but still so perfect & exactly what I had imagined.
If you are wondering (and I know someone will be) just use a pencil and ruler and lightly draw a 1 1/2 inch grid over the canvas...glue fabric squares and sew on buttons. Finish off by stitching over the grid pencil lines = done.
All up it took me about 2-3 hours...probably less if I didn't stop for that cup of tea.
I adore it.
My own personal art work of my artwork,
there is nothing better.
Be sure to let me know if you whip one up or if Woodland has arrived in your home, I look forward to sharing some more news and projects in the coming days as I slowly get myself back in the blogging hot seat.
May you have a wonderful 2012 and follow those dreams,
because you know I want you to.
Natalie xo
OMG when I think back to when we met at Candleberry Country when you started out. You have certainly blossomed in the quilting industry in a short time and everything is turning to gold. Hope 2012 extends your midas touch. Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Forbes | January 09, 2012 at 01:29 PM
I love your blog! I am a quilter/crafter and I would like to invite you to visit my quilt blog!
www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
Yours, Ulla
(Ulla's Quilt World)
Posted by: Ulla's Quilt World | January 09, 2012 at 03:21 AM
Wonderful project!
Happy New year - may all your wishes come true in 2012!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | January 08, 2012 at 09:19 PM
Dude! That is a SUPER CUTE project! You really are a true artist. :)
Posted by: Kristyne | January 08, 2012 at 07:17 AM
This is of course a very obvious idea but you could make a playboard using this idea.
And congratulations on your fabulous year!!
Posted by: rita | January 08, 2012 at 12:39 AM
What a great idea! And here's to a wonderfully successful year for you!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | January 07, 2012 at 10:38 AM
I look forward to seeing what you can achieve in 2012
I am sure it will be wonderful
Posted by: Patricia | January 07, 2012 at 09:24 AM
I wish you to reach every goal that you dream and to be inspired in the same way and more. Your art is a passion and your fabrics and patterns inspire lot of people all over the world to search the same fire into themselves. Thank you very much. Have a wonderful 2012. Baci!!!
Posted by: barbara mutch | January 07, 2012 at 06:14 AM
Una belleza!!! te felicito!!!
Tu inspiración para los trabajos es envidiable!!!
Un beso grande!!
Posted by: Vanina | January 06, 2012 at 11:32 PM
Lovely... I just purchased one of your fabrics. Now I hesitate to cut / use it... it's too sweet!!! Happy new year to you... and I hope that as many as possible of your dreams will come true
Posted by: Satu | January 06, 2012 at 10:24 PM
It's lovely to read news from you. I love your Woodland fabric collection. Hopefully it will become available in the UK soon.
Posted by: Lucie | January 06, 2012 at 06:37 PM
This is so sweet. I love to visit your blog and see what you have been working on. Good luck in 2012!
Posted by: Joan Moore | January 06, 2012 at 01:00 PM
It puts me in mind of a very funky game board! Very creative.
Posted by: Bec | January 06, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I love it! And I adore you! You are an artist and everything you touch is your canvas.
I'm so glad not only that you know you can reach your dreams but that we really DO want you too!
Forget the moon, shoot for the sun!
Posted by: CaraQuilts | January 06, 2012 at 12:47 PM
What a truly inspiring work of art!! Kudos to you and big time gratitude for you sharing it with us :) Many, many happy wishes for a wonderful new year for you and your family !!
Posted by: WendyMT | January 06, 2012 at 12:30 PM
I'm Gob-Smacked, Love your work!!!!
Posted by: Ladybug Quilting | January 06, 2012 at 12:19 PM
It looks beautiful. It truly does look "gob-smackingly-Woodland-gorgeous". Very much so.
Posted by: HopeTN | January 06, 2012 at 11:59 AM
It IS a work of art! Beautiful! And one that is SO achievable! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!
Posted by: Susan | January 06, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Natalie what a fantastic way to display one of your fabric designs (because there will be heaps of ranges). You will be able to do this to all your ranges as they are developed, what an exciting wall to look back on in your studio it will be.
I am so thrilled to hear 2011 was such an exciting year for you. You so deserve it. Growth is good and to be able to open your arms and embrace everything that goes with it is huge growth. Good for you!!
May 2012 be another exciting year for you.
Posted by: Deb | January 06, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Oh this is stunning! What perfect fabric for those self covering buttons!
Posted by: Tammy | January 06, 2012 at 11:53 AM