Snow Day
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 It's a major snow day here in the midwest. The only time I've been out of the house was to feed the birds. Since there has been lots of time to work on the computer today, it felt like a good time to update the blog. I've been very remiss and haven't shown the latest two Loose Feather patterns. So, here they are:
Barb designed "The Country Life," and it was the Loose Feather pattern for Jan. I love all of the animals in the yard. When my kids were home for Christmas they saw a pair of foxes in our hedgerow. I think I might have to stitch this one! It should be in the shops now.
My Friend's House is at the printers now. It's the pattern for Feb. and will be at the distributors soon.
I have to show some pictures sent to me by Theresa Venette of Shakespeare's Peddler.
I
stitched this for my friend, Jennifer, for Christmas this year. I
thought you might like to see it! :) On one of the pictures, you can
see my pliers -- I had just finished framing it! I stitched it on a 30
count R&R Reproductions hand-dyed linen with the Sampler Threads.
Jennifer is a professor of Anatomy and Physiology, so I really liked
that there was a quote on there about education. She was tickled pink
to get it.
Many thanks Theresa for sending your pictures. What a lucky friend!!! This sampler is from our booklet Maria Selby Humphrey - 1831.
Moda Blog Hop begins Feb. 17th.
This one will be fun. Look for details soon!
Keep warm!
Alma
27 comments
What beautiful pieces! I'm just starting back cross stitching after years away from it. I retired and now I get to do what I want and cross stitch is one of them. Although I feel I need to take a class in it as I've forgotten how to do it all. Are there any books you could recommend to learn the proper way. I'd like to stitch all those projects you pictured. They're all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am in total love with the January piece! Love the February one too. This series has been so beautiful to me! We are getting the snow and ice tomorrow. Fingers crossed we keep our power!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you, Alma. I really like the latest Loose Feathers, especially the one with the big front yard. So far behind in my stitching.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe. We're supposed to get 6-12" overnight!!
Bobbi
I am going to be watching for the
ReplyDeletefriends House chart for sure, love it and I have a friend who will be moving into her new home this spring so it will make a great house warming gift. Perfect timing.
I'm looking forward to My Friend's House coming out as I'm itching to stitch a sampler. Thank you for a lovely blog and stay safe and snug.
ReplyDeletePreciosos samplers!!!! bss
ReplyDeleteLove your new patterns.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful! Love My Friend's House, must get it when it comes out. I have sure missed you posting - looking forward also to some quilting news.
ReplyDeleteTake care, L. xo
Just beautiful work .....your talent overflows might have to do both of them having a hard time deciding on one!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, as usual!! I love to see the soft use of colour in your designs.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I just love your designs. I have stitched several and have lots of patterns in my stash. I am the lucky Jennifer that received that beautiful sampler stitched by Theresa. I was so overwhelmed by her kindness. Thank you for designing such a pretty piece.
ReplyDeleteWell, your friend Jennifer must have been absolutely delighted with this charming sampler... is is soooOooo lovely, beautiful workmanship (can you say workmanship, shouldn't it be workwomanship???) well done you, many thanks for letting us have a peek at it!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Jay X
Alma, I would like your email to get permission to show a quilt in the Charlotte, NC, AQS quilt show. They want permission from the designer of the pattern. Will you email me?? Thanks, in advance. DJ dojohnson@sc.rr.com
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteI just sent an e-mail to you. Please check to make sure you got it. My address is
alma@blackbird-designs.com
What happened to the blog hop??
ReplyDeleteI am having a difficult time with V & Co. there is so much advertising on that site that my computer freezes and I cannot print the letter V .....please pass along. From Diane H.
ReplyDeleteLove the plum fabrics and it will make a beautiful alphabet quilt. Looking forward to making this quilt.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn B
If I were the lucky winner, I would make a banner for my daughter's jewelry shop (show tent) to spell out her shop name. She also graduated from TCU, so the colors are more than perfect! Love your quilts and fabrics! I've made 3 so far!
ReplyDeleteI just love the fabric colors! I have an idea for a sampler
ReplyDeletequilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
I drool when I look at all of the samplers! I haven't cross stitched since I was a young child. I'm wondering how hard it would be for me to tackle one of your projects? :)
ReplyDeleteWith talented designers like yourself, I can choose fabrics bundles that make my quilts turn out just beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove all the samplers, they look great :)
ReplyDeleteI often stop on your site I really appreciate it allows me to escape and think of other things .... What happiness ! thank you .
ReplyDeletePlease could you tell me how I can find the pattern for a red cardinal bird, it was one of your Christmas designs I think but I can't remember in which book? My email is: mcgee.eb@gmail.com
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