I still have lots of new things that I had ready in a hurry to take to market (in May) which I have not yet shown you… I am very sorry, but its good to spread then out isn’t it? so you can choose to do them all if you want…
I REALLY enjoyed drawing the following three little designs as part of a new Pretty n Prim range. Simple stitchings that can be done in a day or two which are fun to do just for yourself or for a lovely gift. It was even more fun googling my names – stately homes from Jane Austins life…. I love Jane Austin books but haven’t read them for a long time so some jogging of the memory was needed.
They are each about 8” square and mine are framed in a lovely set. But of course you could use them in pillows, wallhangings, a journal cover and many other things. I’d love to see them done in redwork too- actually i have nothing ready to stitch right now, I might just start one tonight.
Hartfield
Norland
Pemberly
if you are a little more adventurous and really want to impress then you will love making this table runner – no its not time consuming fiddly appliqué – its just coloured in and stitched around like any stitchery.
Posy Etiquette
I used just three fabrics and my gluestick appliqué technique (all the instructions are in the pattern). I demonstrated this at Market in Minneapolis and again in Sydney - think we’ll have a lot more people having a go at appliqué now. I promise I’ll get a tutorial up soon.
so that's enough for one post – but I guess that means a giveaway doesn't it?
just to make it a little different – the first person to send me a photo of one of the Pretty n Prims finished – in either redwork, or colourqued as I have done will win $100 worth of Hugs ‘n Kisses patterns - yes thats right! I will bundle up an assortment of patterns and post them to the winner…. Some stores already have stock or you can order them here – be quick – i know we have some quick stitchers reading here…
to make up for international postage timings I will send an e-pattern to the next 6 photos sent in. Three of these will be for international entries only.
Right – so $100 patterns for first in
free epattern for next 3 Aussie entries
free epattern for the first 3 International entries.
bonus – if you are a winner AND you have mentioned this giveaway on your blog – you will get a bonus surprise also.
Hugs for today – happy stitching
Helen
PS, thanks for Jo and Lori for stitching the original samples shown above
I love your blog everything is gorgeous. Thanks for stopping at mu blog.
Posted by: Marie Saborio | July 14, 2010 at 11:16 PM
wow what a treasure chest win... woo hoo... soo happy to see the new houses..they are great..... hope the home improvements are going well...
take care always a treat to see what you are up tooo...
hugs ter
Posted by: ter | July 12, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Hi Helen! Fabulous patterns as always! Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for giving us the opportunity to win one of your patterns. Exciting! Take Care - Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 11, 2010 at 10:30 PM
All gorgeous Helen but love the posy etiquette!
Posted by: Tracee (Quiltkitty) from Perth | July 11, 2010 at 05:54 PM