For the first of the new designs, here is one that seemed to fall together all by itself . . . like it was supposed to be.
. . . It first started with my ever growing love of stitchery samplers.
. . . Then I saw the new Lecien fabric line 'Mrs. March's Basic'. . .(sigh) & it was love at first sight.
(Seriously. . . if I were a quilt shop owner, I would order a bolt of every single fabric in that line!)
. . . & then, after some research into some old samplers (especially ones made by younger girls,. . . I love those the most!), it was, honestly, simply a bunch of fun & play putting everything together.
So, here is my version of a stitchery sampler - a quilters version . . .
'By My Hand'.
. . . first there is the alphabet (a mix of embroidery & simple fusible applique)
. . . first there is the alphabet (a mix of embroidery & simple fusible applique)
. . . then, there had to be some acorns. . . (of course!)
. . . & then some favorite sampler elements. . .
. . . then row by row, it all comes together. . .
'By My Hand' is 40" x 52", & the pattern will be available around mid November. (I will have it up on the website right after the first of November & will be taking pre-orders so that we can start shipping these as soon as they arrive from the printer.
If you are attending Quilt Market this next week in Houston - you will be able to see 'By My Hand' & the info for the quilt in the Lecien booths.
So there you have 'By My Hand'. . . by my hand. I hope you like it! I know that this one will be hanging in my studio. . . for a long, long time.
♥ Bren
18 comments:
Dear Bren:
As a cross stitch sampler designer - and now a quilter, I am completely smitten with your new design. It's beautiful!
xoxo
Donna
I enjoy x-stitch so I've made my share of samplers over the years. You know how much I enjoy embroidery but I haven't made an embroidered sampler - hmmmm - must remedy that soon. But a quilt sampler - be still my heart - it's drop dead gorgeous, Brenda.
I LOVE it Brenda -- it's gorgeous. The colors are so pretty -- I can't wait to see it in real life!
Love,love, it`s absolutely wonderful!
Wow Bren, uou've got a real winner there. It's gorgeous! Can't wait to see it in person. Can't wait to see you too!
Oh my goodness! I'm not kidding when I say that this brought tears to my eyes! It is amazing, truly amazing. Is there any chance of offering kits? I wish I could see it in person. Wow! Great job!
That is totally gorgeous! Will definitely have to get that pattern!
Oh my gosh Bren! This quilt just speaks to me :) I'm an avid cross-stitcher as well as quilter, so I'm very familiar with stitched samplers, but this quilted one is just plain beautiful. I love it!!! I will definitely have to order the pattern from you :)
Wow Bren, can't wait to see this one at market. Anne B sent me over to look and I think it's the best you've ever done. It is a wonderful quilt! Congratulations!!!
Really lovely Brenda. Can't wait to see it in real life.
Xo
Breathtaking...
Hugs
Jenny
xx
Don't think I'll be able to see it in person, but I can tell you Bren that it is an incredible design!! Wow!
It's beautiful! ;0
It is so sweet and cute! Colours are lovely!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Very beautiful!
Oh Bren, it is lovely. If I could order one of every bolt, I would! I really like this. So glad to see needlework coming back! I love quilting, but I miss stitching...
Brenda- It is Gorgeous and I can't wait to see it in person!
Oh its just lovely! Another quilt for my to-do list but I can see it moving right up to the top!
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