Cinderberry Stitches

It's your chance to win

I think you could ask any designer around the globe and we would each answer the same way, one of the best parts of working in this industry are the people you meet on your creative journey - they could be other designers, stitchers, shop owners or the people you will only ever 'meet' via the blog or social media.

I first met Janelle Wind from The Janelle Wind Collection at AQM in 2008 just weeks after Isabelle was born and have followed her blog ever since.  Anyway, did you know Janelle is celebrating her birthday in a BIG way? - it's a huge big birthday MEGA giveaway, you need to pop on over and read all the details (oh...wish her a happy birthday when you visit & don't be shy now).

While you are there you might like a chance to win these, a special gift from me to celebrate Janelle's day in a big way - it's the complete set of Red Fox patterns and matching greeting cards.

Happy birthday Janelle you deserve to celebrate BIG!

Natalie xx

 

 

A beautiful mess

This is the kind of mess I love.

It's a new design in the making, I see butterflies and more....chain stitch, back stitch and a little satin stitch....oh and the colors, I adore the little splash of yellow - it adds a little yum factor.

If you are wondering, these special stitchings are the making of projetcs for the Daylesford Craft Experience being held in September at the Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa, Hepburn Springs for all the details about the weekend pop over to Threadneedle Craft to find out more! It's a huge weekend and I know you will love it x

I'm off to finish these little ones, back soon with more butterfly peeks.

Till then,

Natalie

Finding time to sketch & design

I have been thinking a lot lately about new dreams and directions for Cinderberry, what things I love to do and what I need to do to make them happen.  I know it sounds cryptic but it's really not.

I do what makes me and my family happy.

More often lately, I pull out my pencil, sketch paper and draw. What comes from my scribbles is put aside in the design folio or placed on the table in the studio to rest a while - allow my head to get around the design and think about what I can create with it, allowing it time to 'breathe'.

Some designs are inked and some sit in grey lead just waiting for the right moment. As I look past the laptop and over at the studio table I realise I have enough sketches to last me a lifetime, some are on paper the rest wait in my mind. 

For me, that's the exciting part of imagination, it is limitless and you never know what door is about to open.

So this week the scribbles are waiting. Could they be new stitchings, greeting cards or fabric designs in the making?

Yes quite possibly.

That is why I love what I do.

 

Till then,

Natalie x

 

 

Christmas stitching - The Toymaker

It's July and I have been stitching and drawing Christmas designs, my all time favorite time of the year - something about the magic of the season that makes this time of year special.

The lovely Sarah from Quilt Fabric Delights invited me to be a part of Chistmas in July a few months ago and I have been secretly drawing and stitiching something special for those who are taking part.  There are still spaces available if you wish to sign up - it is an amazing program where you not only meet friends from the other side of the world but also have access to some fabulous projects throughout the month of July.

Part of the fun is the projects are kept secret until the launch date, although little sneek peeks are allowed (see below).  My design will be exclusive to Quilt Fabric Delights for the duration of the Christmas in July program so pop over and sign up.

I hear it's my day tomorrow! trust me, you will love it.....

As part of the fun Sarah has also set up an online chat room exclusively for those who have signed up. I plan to pop in this Friday night to meet and chat with ladies from around the globe, it is fast and fun, in real time and loads of fun - a great opportunity to ask question on the design & drawing process or just to drop by and say hello!  Keep an eye on my Facebook and I will let you know when I am in the chat room, if you make it be sure to wave & say hi to me.

This is the second time I have been a part of the festive Christmas fun, my project from the very first season back in 2010 was called Snowballs and it is still one of my favorite Christmas designs on range (and most popular)

Hope to see you at Christmas in July & can't wait to show you more of my new design 'The Toymaker'.....

Till then,

Natalie x