I was busy playing in the studio this afternoon when I looked up and saw this little owl watching my every move, it's nice to know he is keeping a look out, is quiet and does not require feeding. The perfect pet.
I mentioned in the last post about the much anticipated changes to Cinderberry Stitches, both patterns and distribution, so now it's about time I revealed my new look pattern covers so you know what to look for in your local patchwork store.
I love the new look and hope you do too, it's stamped with my signature drawings and the colours I love....what's not to like about that?
The front.....and the back....
(pictured below: Hedgehog Happy Hour / Snowballs / Woodland Village)
the packaging....the iron on transfers.
Nothing more to say but hooray!!
Oh....except it is about time I shared the pattern love around - don't you think?
So if you feel the pattern love and would like to take the chance to win your very own 'hot off the press' Cinderberry Stitches pattern please leave a comment on this post. I would love to hear what your favorite embroidery stitch is or where in the world you are visiting me from.
I will draw a handful of names at random next week (Thursday 9th Feb 2012) - so please enter and shout out to your friends that Cinderberry has an awesome new look.
3 x Hedgehog Happy Hour patterns
3 x Hedgehog Happy-ness patterns
up for grabs
= 6 very happy people :)
Till then,
Natalie x
That would be wonderful, I would get the game if it was free to play.
Posted by: D3 GoldAsia | October 30, 2012 at 09:17 AM
HI Natalie. Thanks for the giveaway. I would sure love those Happy Hedgehogs to meet my Helping Bear. Here's hoping.
Posted by: Sally Dutton | February 27, 2012 at 07:44 AM
Hi Natalie, from as far away as Portugal. I am new to quilting and have been searching the net for ideas, tutorials and inspiration. I have been doing cross stitch and embroidery for about 25 years and loving mixing the old skills with the new quilting. Your work is fabulous and just up my street. Thank you. Love Cristina
Posted by: Cristina Brilhante | February 17, 2012 at 08:08 AM
I have been a reader of your blog for a couple of years now...it has been a great inspiration for me...when I saw your Sweet Peas quilt, a little light went off in my head as how to set some alphabet blocks together that I already had embroidered. The result was my favorite all-time quilt...I have also been interested to see your daughter grow (I'm a grandma now), and I thought the Christmas pictures where you convinced her to sit still by using frozen veggies were just darling...especially the one where she left no question as to whether or not she wished to share! My all-time favorite stitch is the stem stitch, but I've been incorporating various stitches to achieve the look I desire...would love a chance to win one of your patterns...
Posted by: Cathy McMinn | February 11, 2012 at 02:31 PM
Superbe vos broderies.
Comment faire pour en avoir?? en France.
Bien cordialement
Posted by: Christiane | February 11, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Ciao Natalie, adoro tutti i tuoi modelli e amo lo stichery. Io vivo in Italia e mi piacerebbe davvero tantissimo provare i tuoi patterns.
Abbracci. Marina
Posted by: marina genovesi | February 10, 2012 at 10:13 PM
The patterns look great! Feather stitch is the one I admire, but the simple back stitch is the one I'm best at.
Joan - from sunny central Texas
Posted by: Joan Stroh | February 10, 2012 at 02:26 PM
Hi Natalie!
I am brand new to stitching so I don't have a favorite anything yet. Though your Sew Deer pattern makes me want to improve NOW! Love your designs.
Memphis, TN
Posted by: Dana Watt | February 10, 2012 at 05:12 AM
Salt Lake City, Utah. Thanks for the giveaway! I can't think of one embroidery stitch I love more than others. I must love them all!
Posted by: Heather F | February 10, 2012 at 03:58 AM
I would love love love love something from this line!
Posted by: Skye | February 09, 2012 at 04:05 PM
I look forward to getting your patterns faster and easier. Your projects are bright and happy. I follow your blog from Loveland, Ohio, USA. My favorite stitches are eyelet, chain and blanket stitches. Fingers are crossed.
Posted by: Marsha Kruze | February 09, 2012 at 01:48 PM
I love all your work! Cross stitcher here but so want to try one of your patterns and a way to use my fabric stash!
Posted by: Lindsey H. | February 09, 2012 at 01:46 PM
Hi,
Thanks for the giveaway! Love all of your designs. They are always so cute and bring a smile to everyone.
I'm from the Seattle area.
Posted by: Janie | February 09, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Change is as good as a holiday - well done on the fantastic new design.
Posted by: Amelia Smith | February 09, 2012 at 11:42 AM
I love stitching and was just thinking that I needed to start a new cross-stitch. I'm visiting from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and would love to be entered for your wonderful patterns.
Posted by: Deb | February 09, 2012 at 05:42 AM
I love making the fly stitch or the lazy daisy! I am from Michigan USA. thanks for the lovely giveaway-I love your designs.
Posted by: Lee | February 09, 2012 at 02:33 AM
I love chain stitch and back stitch and think your owls are divine. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Amy | February 08, 2012 at 11:23 PM
Hi Natalie,
Love the new look patterns. My favourite stitch is blanket stitch. It was the first embroidery stitch I was taught, and the only one I did for many years when that was all the sewing I knew how to do. There were a lot of appliqued t-shirts and dresses etc in the childrens wardrobes in those days. Thankfully I have progressed from there!
Posted by: Dianne | February 08, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Would love to win thanks for the chance LOVE your patterns
Posted by: elisab | February 08, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Love, love, love the new covers. Your signature style is so you and so lovable. Hard to pick just one stitch, as I love (and complete)many styles of embroider, so I guess it would have to be backstitch. So much detail can be achieved by one little stitch. Thanks for your wonderful patterns and inspiring stitches. Hugs Cherie
Posted by: Cherylene Brown | February 08, 2012 at 09:44 PM
Would love to win thanks for the chance LOVE your patterns
Posted by: sandra | February 08, 2012 at 05:51 PM
I like most of stiches. Lovely patterns. hugs Jofrid
Posted by: JOFRID S. SÆVERÅS | February 08, 2012 at 05:38 PM
oh I would think it was christmas to win one of your patterns!!
Love the new packaging :-) xx
Posted by: Alana T | February 08, 2012 at 02:19 PM
Hi, I've only just discovered your website today so I'm not sure what your look was prior! However I love the vibrancy of the colours and your little signature acorn lady is very cute. My fav stitch is blanket stitch - cheers, Claire from Te Awamutu, New Zealand.
Posted by: Claire | February 08, 2012 at 01:53 PM
i can't choose a favorite stitch! but i visit your site from Maryland USA. Love your work!
Posted by: sarah Lewis | February 08, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Hi Natalie..I follow you all the way from Ontario Canada... Just love all your designs.. My favourite stitch is the Back Stitch...its fast, clean , crisp and I use it all the time.. Debora
Posted by: Debora Julien | February 08, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Hi Natalie, the new look of your patterns is perfect. That's you. I stitched some of your designs and I love them all. My favorite stitches are the backstitch and the French knot, because I like catching the eye because of the drawing, the outline.
The best wishes to you and your new line from Cologne, Germany. Cordula
Posted by: Cordula | February 08, 2012 at 08:28 AM
Hi Nat!
I'm Patrícia from Hungary, Europe, your follower still 3-4 years. My favourite is the combination of the blanket-stitched-application and the backstitch like in Tail Feathers. 9th of February is the birtheday of my daughter, so it is a happy and lucy day. Maybe...
Posted by: Acs Patricia | February 08, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Bonjour Nathalie, j'aime beaucoup votre nouveau look, les couleurs sentent la joie, l'amour et la bonne humeur, j'aime beaucoup le hibou, les champignons et les petits sacs; je vous écris de belgique, amitiés cathy
Posted by: cathy | February 08, 2012 at 05:13 AM
I love Cinderberry stitches...
Just wish I had more time to stitch, quilt, but what the heck eating is overrated!
Posted by: Tara B | February 08, 2012 at 02:30 AM
I stick to what I know, back stitch and stem stitch. But I really haven't had a project/pattern that really called for any other stitch besides those. I do love making french knots though.
I love your patterns, they're so cute and whimsical. It always brings a smile to my face. I'm from plain old California.
Posted by: Binks | February 07, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Hi Natalie,i love doing stem stitch and i am from Victoria,love your designs.xx
Posted by: shez | February 07, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Hi Natalie
I love your work.
Backstitch is probably my favourite stitch.
So relaxing to just sit back and stitch away.
I am from Brisbane Queensland where at the moment it is very hot and humid.
Posted by: L P | February 07, 2012 at 04:48 PM
Great new look to your patterns Natalie. I am in Queensland and I enjoy doing good old backstitch.
Posted by: Casey | February 07, 2012 at 02:28 PM
I like your new look. My favorite stitch to do is a basic one...I love doing the backstitch.
Posted by: Roselie | February 07, 2012 at 11:48 AM
I have been enjoying your patterns for some time. I life in NE Washington state up near the Canadian border. I am a recent retiree who is enjoying her new found freedom to make things for my lovely family.
Posted by: carrolyn | February 07, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I just found your blog and love all the patterns, I am in Louisville, KY in USA. My favourite embroidery stitch is... umm there is so many, the feather stich is today
Posted by: Susan | February 07, 2012 at 09:28 AM
Hi Natalie, loving the iron on transfers they are amazing there should be more of it, u are an amazing talent.
Cheers Lee from Hobart, Tas
Posted by: Lee Pullen | February 07, 2012 at 09:24 AM
Hi Natalie. Love your new look. I wish you lots of luck in your new venture. I'm writing from from Berkshire in England. Haven't found your woodland fabric yet but can't wait to try some of your ideas when I do. My favourite stitch is chain stitch. x
Posted by: Sue | February 07, 2012 at 08:57 AM
I love the new look but I the old one was also awesome!
I am a Canadian, living in Germany and my favorite stitch is the Lazy Daisy ( my Grandma use to call me her daisy & I think of her everytime I make one)
XXX
Posted by: Liz Schaffner | February 07, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Hi, I am visiting from the Netherlands. Not sure which stitch I like best. Best experience though is when I teach the French Knot and my students get exited because they tried for years and now suddenly they know how to do it!
Posted by: Jantine Urban | February 07, 2012 at 07:36 AM
I am from the South of England, close to the sea.
Hedgehog happy hour is just heavenly and Im
l-o-v-i-n-g the chance to win. Adore your new look.
My favourite stitch is blanket stitch
Posted by: Sue | February 07, 2012 at 03:28 AM
My favorite stitch is a chain stitch! I love how it looks when you fill in a space with chains right next to each other, beauty!! Love the new look!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Leimone | February 07, 2012 at 02:21 AM
Visiting from Holden Beach North Carolina, where we winter. Iowa is our home, but we don't like the cold, so this is our second year on the beach and we love it! I bring my sewing machine and make quilts over the winter. Last year I finished 8, so far this year I have two done and the third almost ready to put together.
Posted by: Marilyn Bauer | February 07, 2012 at 01:19 AM
ps. sorry forgot the mention I am from the Netherlands Europe. Marianna
Posted by: Marianna Bergkamp | February 07, 2012 at 12:47 AM
the new look is great and not to much different that you wouldn't recognise in the shops! I love the bright colours! They really stand for YOU! I love especially the Happy-ness pattern!
Posted by: Marianna Bergkamp | February 07, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Love your patterns and new look! My favorite stitch is still the stem stitch, especially when worked in a varigated thread. Please enter me in your giveaway. I am writing all the way from Western New York State in the USA!
Posted by: Debby Patz | February 07, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Great patterns, I love your embroidery styles, makes me want to embroider more. Not enough of that happening here in Cary, NC
Posted by: Jeanette Gretsch | February 06, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Hi! I am up here in hot hot hot Brisbane! I've just finished your Market Folk quilt, and I love it! Time for a new project... ;) My fave stitch is lazy daisy.
Posted by: Leanne Stokes | February 06, 2012 at 07:48 PM
I have two favourites - back stitch and blanket stitch - great cause they cover most patterns these days! Cheers from sunny Belgrave. :-)
Posted by: Janna | February 06, 2012 at 07:07 PM
I love your new look. My favourite stitch is back stitch. But I also love lazy daisy for making little flowers! Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Posted by: Christine M | February 06, 2012 at 04:33 PM
I like the blanket stitch and the outline stitch and probably use them the most. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Carol in E TN | February 06, 2012 at 01:51 PM
I love all your patterns and really love my truly scrumptious quilt. Good luck with the new venture
Posted by: jill | February 06, 2012 at 01:25 PM
I think the interwebs ate my previous attempt at posting. I love the owl! Great look and a very generous give away. I think my favorite stitch is the blanket stitch, as I adore wool applique.
Waving from West Virginia!
Posted by: Paulette | February 06, 2012 at 12:51 PM
I am loving french knots, all bunched together, it add's dimension to a quilt, Making it tactile. Like you in chilly Melbourne.
Posted by: Bliss | February 06, 2012 at 12:31 PM
You are my new addiction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and I am local in Ferntree Gully
Bron xoxo
Posted by: Bronwyn | February 06, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Your new pattern covers are cute and represent "your brand" very well. Thanks for the nice giveaway.
Posted by: MarciaW | February 06, 2012 at 12:19 PM
I would be very happy to win one of your patterns. I have been doing lots of redwork with the stem stitch but sometimes i do bluework and sometimes all different colors of work.
Posted by: Sherry J. | February 06, 2012 at 11:16 AM
eeek oh they are all so Fabulous !! I want them all hehehe Im visiting from Kalgoorlie Western Australia and my fav embroidery stitch is back stitch because im a beginner in the embroidery world ive always stood afar and admired everyones work thinking its about time i learnt i know basic stitches from embroidering dolls faces so its going to be exciting to branch out.
Hugs and Congrats
Lisa xo
Posted by: Lisa Lee | February 06, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Visiting from my couch in Canada! :)
Love that you're going to have iron on transfers! Make me incredibly excited!!
I've been loving the lazy daisy lately!
Posted by: CaraQuilts | February 06, 2012 at 11:08 AM
So pretty! Great new look. I love the humble backstitch, but the bullion knot for roses is my favorite.
Posted by: Kristen@sohappytosew.blogspot.com | February 06, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Hello Natalie i am in Oregon just outside of portland.I like all the stitches have been sewing and hand stitching since i was young.I learned from my Grandmother and now have my grandchildren doing pillows and all kinds of stitchings.I would love to win and share with them.
Posted by: Deborah | February 06, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Hello from Kenai, Alaska USA! I'm so glad I found your site a few months back. Your fabrics and creations make me so very happy.
The new pattern layout looks great.
Cheers!
Leone
Posted by: TieDye64 | February 06, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Love all your stuff. I am from Illinois. I relly like the blanket stitch. jillfroelich@yahoo.com
Posted by: Jill Froelich | February 06, 2012 at 10:36 AM
I LOVE your patterns and would love to win some - as I would like to re gift it to my friend who I know needs a pick me - and I think this could just be what she needs!
Posted by: Heidi | February 06, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Hi Natalie,
Love your new look patterns and that they will have iron-on transfers. I love doing stitcheries and therefore rely especially on backstitch, satin stitch and colonial or french knots. I guess backstitch has to be the most important as it is the mainstay without which the others do not come together. Though I have discovered chain stitch recently too.
Hugs, Sharon
Posted by: Sharon L F | February 06, 2012 at 09:57 AM
Love your whimsical characters, feathery birds and HedgeHog Happiness...writing from Portland, Oregon
Posted by: Muriel Petersen | February 06, 2012 at 09:55 AM
Hi Natalie, my favourite stich is lazy daisy, just a few stitches and there's a flower! Hugs Ullis in Sweden
Posted by: Ullis | February 06, 2012 at 09:48 AM
Hi Natalie
Loving the new look on the patterns. Nice and colourful and bright.. just like your designs. I have just about finished my Tail Feathers quilt, so it's easy to say "I love backstitch!!" And I'd love to win a new Cinderberry stitches pattern to start. Greetings from Sydney NSW.
Posted by: Caroline | February 06, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Hi Natalie,
I discovered stitching just recently and trying to put it into my quilting.
I love to see your new look. It is so fresh and clean. It makes me smile.
Greetings from The Netherlands.
Chrizzy
Posted by: Chrizzy | February 06, 2012 at 09:40 AM
Hi Natalie, I first have to say I love the woodland fabric! I've used it to make a wallet and carrying case so far. My favorite stitch (and pain in the butt at the same time!) is the french knot stitch, but I love how it looks on an embroidered piece! I am visiting from sunny Georgia, it's been beautiful out this weekend!
Posted by: Chelle | February 06, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Hi Natalie, Just love the "new look". My favourite stitch is back stitch but it should be called forward stitch as with each stitch I'm closer to my next project!!!
Keep up the good work, Kellie xxx
Posted by: Kellie Schache | February 06, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Hello from ON, Canada!
My favorite stitch is the French knot. I actually mastered this one early on - it is the lazy daisy that still gives me trouble.
Love your new packaging style.
Posted by: Heidi aka Digital Misfit | February 06, 2012 at 09:19 AM
I like your new look and your little owl.
Posted by: Jill | February 06, 2012 at 06:33 AM
i love lazy daisy stitch.im from charters towers in far north queensland.i really love your work it great it makes me feel inspired.
Posted by: alana cannon | February 06, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Hi Natalie,I love your new look..Congratulations.My favourite stitch is back stitch
Posted by: Handmade@Home | February 05, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Hey there - I'm in Bendigo, Victoria. My fave sewing stitch is chain stitch - decorative & multi-functional!
Posted by: Danielle W | February 05, 2012 at 06:30 PM
Oops, apart from my spelling mistake, I forgot to mention my favourite stitch is stem stitch.
Posted by: cathie | February 05, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Hi from Northern Beaches of Sydney.
I think the iron-on transfers are a fantastic idea.
I also am an owl lover from way back. I have found theme to be wise and good listeners.
Posted by: cathie | February 05, 2012 at 06:06 PM
I haven't started down the road of embroidery yet, although I have bought some hoops ready to go! I bought some of your fabric a couple of weeks ago and just popped in to see where I could find some of your stitching patterns. I'm from Canberra :)
Posted by: Philippa | February 05, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Hi,
I looooooove the new look :o)
Coming to you from Delphos, Ohio in the US.
I belong to a local quilt group that reaches out to less fortunate individuals.
Amy
Posted by: amy reindel | February 05, 2012 at 01:10 PM
I'm writing from sunny California. I'm boring; my favorite stitch is the backstitch. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Lisa E | February 05, 2012 at 12:35 PM
I really love all the patterns and things I see on your blog. I visit you from North Carolina in the US. I don't really have a favorite stitch, but I do love trying stitches I haven't tried before.
Posted by: charlotte | February 05, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Greetings from Kentucky, USA! I love the daisy stitch....so cute. Love the new look.
Posted by: Amy | February 05, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Natalie,
This is my first time viewing your site. What lovely work you do and the patterns, fabulous.
Posted by: Marilyn S | February 05, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Hi Natalie congrats on our fantastic new look - it is clean bright fun and fresh just like your designs. Thanks for thinking of us. love iron on transfers which allows me to enjoy the stitching moments confident that no tracing has been missed. Love stitching, your designs are brilliant and well loved by my son and daughter. Jo, Adelaide.
Posted by: Joanne Murray | February 05, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Oooooo goody goody, I love your patterns! I love chain stitch and can I just add a sassy french know is good too!
Posted by: Lisa | February 05, 2012 at 09:26 AM
Hi
I love blanket stitch for applique, I use it quite a bit on my own quilts. Love the new look and the packaging. Thank you for the opportunity to win a pattern. I love visiting your blog and seeing your patterns/designs.
Elaine
Lake District
Cumbria
UK
Posted by: Elaine Mork | February 05, 2012 at 04:18 AM
Hi! I'm definitely a stem stich girl! I love your Cotton Floss book! I'm currently in Michigan (USA) but packing my bags for a trip to Maine for work. Happy weekend!
Posted by: Elisa in Michigan | February 05, 2012 at 04:01 AM
Your new look is simply stunning ... i just love your beautiful fun creations & wish I didn't have quite such a long list of things I want to do as I will have to put off that list a while longer to get started on one of your creations!
Posted by: Erica | February 05, 2012 at 02:58 AM
Hi Natalie
Beautiful designs. If I tell you my name is Natalie too will I have a better chance of winning :) However I do use my second name instead. I'm from St. John's, Newfoundland Canada.
Posted by: Deanne Jacobs | February 05, 2012 at 02:03 AM
Hi Natalie..I love your new look patterns the red birdie rocks, I am visiting from Humpty Doo, Northern Teritory..I don't have afav embroidery stitch as such -I just love to stitch when my arm permits,cheers vickie
Posted by: Vickie Collier | February 04, 2012 at 11:21 PM
What wonderful patterns!! I think my favorite stitch is the stem stitch! and I also like french knots in my projects as well! Thanks for the great giveaway - - and I'm visiting from Syracuse, NY, USA
Posted by: Lisa | February 04, 2012 at 11:07 PM
I live in Highfields, Queensland and am currently stitching your Tail Feathers quilt. I have put 3 blocks together and it looks gorgeous. Verna is my chosen fabric and it lends itself beautifully to the whimsical birds in this quilt. A very 'Cinderberry' style design...
Posted by: Sharon | February 04, 2012 at 09:04 PM
Oh, how gorgeous! I am following your blog for almost three years now and I am always soooo excited about your new patterns. But in Germany it´s not so easy to obtain.... Just lovely!!!
Posted by: Vera Derks-Foth | February 04, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Hi Natalie,I'm from Victoria,Australia and currently melting in thr heat LOl.Love all your pattern especially your woodland fairies :) Barb.
Posted by: Barb | February 04, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Natalie, I am visiting from Townsville. I enjoy all stitching especially backstitch.
Posted by: Jess | February 04, 2012 at 07:30 PM
Looks great!! I'm visiting you from Vancouver Island, Canada.. :) It's so neat to see where everyone is visiting from! Thank you for your generosity! :) fingers crossed..
Posted by: Katharine | February 04, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Hi Natalie,
I am from outer edge of Sydney at the base of the Blue mountains. Love the new pattern look and also great that you have gone to the ziplock packaging and not that yucky sticky envelope. I have dont have a favourite stitch I just enjoy the process of stitching both by hand and machine.
Leanne
Posted by: Leanne Valiukas | February 04, 2012 at 06:05 PM
I'm living in belgium and I just love your patterns, I just love doing stitchery its so relaxing
Posted by: evelyne | February 04, 2012 at 05:46 PM