What I've Been Up To ...
January 14, 2013 Hello my dear friends! I've missed you so much. Can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since I was here. I didn't intend to keep away 
for so long. But I was out of town for a few days visiting my mom for her 70th birthday. Poor mom has to celebrate this wonderful milestone with her first cast ever - she slipped on some ice and broke her arm. But my daughters had no end of fun covering her cast with flowers and curli-q's and the like. Then my sister was here for a few days. (You remember Auntie Jill ... although we didn't have time to scour farmland & backroads in search of another elusive winged creature.)
There was also our 17th wedding anniversary - we celebrated by going to see The Hobbit. We don't get out on "dates" much so it was a nice evening out.
Plus I've been working very hard on a few new patterns. They've been taking waaaaay too long ... probably because I was so happily distracted by these ...
(Still not done the skates ... just have to stuff and lace ... and make pom-poms.)
So even though I don't have anything officially ready, maybe you will forgive my absence if I show you a little sneak peek of my favorite new design.
Last summer I was invited to join a sewing group of the most lovely ladies. We are the Applique Circle of Friends and we meet once a month. A few months ago (ok, August ... told you this is taking too long!) it was suggested that it would be fun to find a cute little notions pouch pattern that we could all make and then use to store & carry our supplies to and from our gatherings.
Of course I offered - or more likely begged - to have the honour of designing something. Collectively we decided on the right size & shape. A few design element ideas were tossed out. Then I went home and got straight to work.
I've turned this project into a class and taught part one to my Applique Friends a few weeks ago. Part two is later on this week. (Can't wait!)
If you are falling in love with the fabric you see in these photos, please don't be mad at me. It is called "Petit Fleur" by Lecien and it came out over a year ago so it's really hard to find. I just did a quick search and found a little bit here (one of my favorite online fabric shops) and here.
I used them for my book (the girl alphabet quilt) and I don't have much left. I die just a little bit every time I cut into them because I know once they're gone ...
But because this project is pretty small, I somehow managed to convince myself that the world would not come to an end if I just used a very teeny tiny wee little bit.
No sign of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Yet.
But I'm sleeping with one eye open.
Just in case.
Reader Comments (22)
I love the sneak peeks of your new project!
More patterns!!!! I hope you are going to include your notions pouch...oh, those knots! Gorgeousness!!! Happy Anniversary!
You'll hear them coming, don't worry! ;)
Love the new project. :)
Wishing you a happy 2013 Kristyne!
V xxx
Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday!!
I suppose you deserve some time off and tought you'll come back with some prettiness ... and I was right;-) Hildy
Sweetest litle notion pouch!! Are you sharing a tuto or selling a pattern?
Oh my GOODNESS....the sneak peak with the feather stitch and french knots is fabulous...be still my heart....I have a granddaughter arriving in May (1st after 2 grandsons) and I am hoping this is something I can incorporate for her. The pouch you designed is lovely as well. Just when we think you fell off the end of the earth, you come back with something like this....you got us right where you want us. :)
So sorry about your sweet mom. All your creations are just gorgeous, and those knots are so pretty!! xo heather
Happy Birthday to your mom! No fun being in a cast at such an important milestone (my dad fell in November, broke his elbow, and spent Christmas in a cast). I'm sure a crowd of family around your mom cheered her up. I'm VERY interested in your sewing case ... the embroidery and the fabrics are so pretty!!
Wendy
Your embroidery is so pretty! And the colors, yum! Can't wait to see the entire piece. Hope a pattern is coming:)
thanks for sharing the loveliness you have been up to... hope your mom heals fast and you stay warm :) Glad you are back with teasers! Kathi
Very cute!! Love it!
I will send you an email later in the week of a pic of the baby! Tomorrow is the big day!
xoxox
Sarah
That's ok! I am happily looking at my tags I got from you:)...( the lavendar ones ) Sooooo delighted with them! They are happily pinned to one of my inspiration boards.
And I keep wondering how you knew my favorite color was pink. ( the thread you sent along.Thank you! )
Best wishes to you and your mom (and for a speedy recovery!)
You're killing me...please say you'll be selling that pattern. I'm in love with the embroidery.
Wow! You've been busy. Best wishes for your mom's speedy recovery. I think you should offer a prize to the reader who guesses how many French knots are in that project! It looks AWESOME, and I love the diamonds to pieces!!! Cannot wait to see the whole thing!
Hello there! And you are forgiven! LOL. Man the pics are pretty and I want to make your projects. And all those french knots? To.Die.For. Soooo pretty! So sorry about your mom and hope she heals quickly!!! Love what the girls did to her cast! That is a treasure! Anxious to see the new stuff! Hugs! :O)
PS!!!!!! I just saw the acorn pull tab - WHERE DID YOU GET THAT!??????? SOOO CUTE!
Your poor Mom!!! What an interesting post. Loving that pouch with al the sweet little French or Colonial knots,oh please share more! Glad you are back.
Oh, you do find the most luscious fabrics!!! I love the little case with the diamonds. What a stunning design.
it is adorable...love all the fabrics and the hand work. Where did you get those fabulous floss holders? They look so great and substantial. Glad you're back and hope your mom is feeling back to normal soon!
Thanks for the sneek peek - hope we going to be able to buy the pattern
I do love your posts, Kristyne! You always show such gorgeous makes, it's a pleasure to visit here. I love the embroidery and the sweet diamond patchwork!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Helen x