Friday, June 7, 2013

Embroidery anyone?

I love that embroidery is becoming so popular and shops are really kicking up their sections of stitcheries.   I'm lucky because one of our local shops, Sew Many Quilts, has a huge embroidery section and great employees who keep the store well stocked with samples.   And we all know that samples sell the patterns!

Meg Hawkey from Crabapple Hill Studio had 2 darling booths across the aisle from each other.

This is her reaction when my camera appeared.  LOL


Ah, that's better!


This new design is gorgeous with all the coloring and shading in it.   


Meg does such wonderful Christmas and winter designs.   


Check out all the snowflakes in the centers of the blocks.  Each one different.   


Cute for our sewing rooms, right?


How about a fishing theme for the men in our lives?


One of the designers I look forward to seeing at Market is Barri Sue Gaudet of Bareroots patterns.  I took a class from her when I lived in California and it was the weekend after 9/11.  Needless to say, we were all thankful to be there and did some serious bonding. She is truly a sweetheart and one of my favorite people.      


A perfect little book for the little ones in your life.   


How sweet is this?


You can never have too many Christmas items in your house...  


This is her new book with tons of projects to quilt and stitch.   





We all need finger puppets when the kiddos are around.    


Thanks to Meg and Barri Sue for being so gracious.    

Hugs, Anne
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    My morning coffee was even better while viewing the new patterns through your camera lens. I like to fish...not just for the men! Lol

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  2. KarenJune 7, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    The mat with the hearts and the designs on them is what got my attention.
    It is amazing to me how there is so much interest now in embroidery for quilts. Such a variety of designs. A unique look.

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  3. JacquelineJune 7, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    I am such a fan of Crabapple Hill designs. I am working on one (quilt) right now and just finished The snowmen red/white winter quilt.

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  4. WoolenSailsJune 7, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    I enjoyed seeing more from the show, so many wonderful booths and new quilts, nice to be able to see more of them.

    Debbie

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  5. JeannaJune 7, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    So many adorable stitchery patterns. I have a few on my UFO list...I really have to get caught up so I can start something new. I'm missing out on so much.

    Have a wonderful weekend...

    http://slamminthescreendoor.blogspot.com/

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  6. DarleneJune 7, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    So many wonderful embroidery projects.

    I've enjoyed all your market post, Anne. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. Sarah VanderburghJune 7, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks so much for such great reviews of Market booths. I rarely look at but am deeply inspired by wool and cotton stitcheries and quilts. You have re-inspired me today! Absolutely love the RED Kathy Schmitz quilt - it's my next pattern/book to buy!

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  8. AnnaJune 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    hummm, have 2 of those projects started. I need to give up handwork and pick up one of those big block modern quilts so I can finish something!!!

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  9. moosecraftJune 8, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I'm almost 3 years into stitching on Snow Days from Crabapple Hill. Absolutely LOVE the pattern and the embroidery was so enjoyable (just need to piece it together)... it's great that Meg is getting some "guy type themes" in her quilts... almost signed on for Vintage Tin as a BOM too... lol! BUT... it seems I always want to do more than I have time for? lol!

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  10. Jenny BonyngeJune 8, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Great take-along projects! Now to gather the supplies...

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  11. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJune 8, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    I love hand embroidery~ thanks for the great photo's! It is fun to 'meet' the designers whose patterns we adore.

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  12. CandaceJune 9, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I'm with you, Anne - love to see more and more embroidery! Meg is so camera shy - I think you might have one of the very rare pics of her! How fun to see Barri Sue, too, and all her new goodies!
    Cheers!

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  13. Kindred QuiltsJune 9, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Love Sue's pillow with the little words to live by embroidered in little squares surrounded by rick rack... simply adorable! Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures from the market with all of us!

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  14. Carrie P.June 9, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I love to embroider and am jealous you got to meet those two fabulous designers.

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