Pincushion Class - June 28th
What
an awesome response -- thank you all for your enthusiastic feedback on
my new fabric collections. I'm thrilled to release them; it's painful
to keep such an exciting secret to myself for so long. I'm going to
keep the contest going through the weekend so everyone will get a
chance to participate, so expect news on the winners come Monday or so.
And yes, I'm back in the blog saddle again, as promised. I have tons
of things to post about these days, one of which is the class I'm
teaching next weekend at Blissful Living Studio (part of Domestic Bliss). We're going to have a
summery, pincushion-y, strawberry-y fun-fest, making luscious, velvet
strawberry pincushions, chatting with girlfriends & sharing my
favorite Strawberry Pretzel Dessert ice cream (homemade!) -- recipe
coming up next.
The class includes a pattern for a pear, an apple, a tomato &
two strawberry pincushions (yes, my pear design now has friends -- and
they'll all be available in the same sewing pattern in the next couple
of weeks). I'll bring the supplies for making our strawberry
pincushions -- and I'll bring the ice cream. While 
everyone's busy stitching away on their strawberries, I'll go over
the instructions for making the other fruit pincushions included in the
pattern.
Kristin has an amazing talent for putting events together. I'm pretty sure she has some other fun flourishes to add to the class as well. We'll have a good time.
So, if you're in the area & would like to attend, contact Blissful Living & sign up. Here's their adorable invitation.
I'll see you there.
I wish we lived closer, too. Perhaps you'd consider spending some summer time in Greece?
Lovely, fresh and inspiring. Welcome back.
Posted by: Irene | June 20, 2008 at 03:03 AM
wow! how fun! I wish I lived closer! :( I know everyone will have tons of fun! :) I just adore your strawberry pincushion!
Posted by: Rebekah | June 20, 2008 at 03:30 AM
Sounds fun! :) Wanna come to Norway and teach a class here as well? :)
Posted by: Tea | June 20, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Sounds fun - too bad you're not in London as you could come teach at The Make Lounge!
Posted by: jennifer :: themakelounge | June 20, 2008 at 03:58 AM
how about nyc?! those pincushions look fabulous, so happy!
Posted by: cindy k | June 20, 2008 at 04:16 AM
The workshop look fantastic and so does the invitation.
Finally! I've been waiting for that pincushion pattern for more than a year.
Congrats on the upcoming pattern release.
Posted by: Lisa | June 20, 2008 at 04:41 AM
You are going to have a busy traveling schedule with all these invitations! New England in the summer is lovely! Come give a beach-side strawberry pincushion party!
Posted by: Keri | June 20, 2008 at 04:54 AM
Oh so cute! Wish I lived nearer by, I would definitely come!
Posted by: Karin | June 20, 2008 at 04:57 AM
oh man I wish I lived closer I love love love those. But from NYC it is a trek.
Posted by: Chiara | June 20, 2008 at 05:06 AM
But I live in a different continent!! :(
The strawberries look good enough to eat!
Posted by: Adelyn | June 20, 2008 at 05:16 AM
have a great time.
Posted by: beth | June 20, 2008 at 05:52 AM
I adore your fruit pincushions, but I live in a land faraway from you. Would you consider posting a pattern or two? They're wonderful. So are you!
Posted by: rachel | June 20, 2008 at 06:00 AM
If only I didn't live so far away... I would be there for your berrylicious class! I have never seen such beautiful strawberries before. They are just delightful! So nice to have you posting freqeuntly again and with such goodies for us too!!!
Happy crafting weekend!
~Emily in Norway
Posted by: Ravenhill | June 20, 2008 at 06:09 AM
hello, would love to be there?? love strawberries.. will love to own pattern? I'll bring the shortcakes.. hahah Your blog continually inspires me,, thanks, magy
Posted by: herblady | June 20, 2008 at 06:37 AM
I am so excited for the patterns to be released! I just love the pear pincushion and want to make one and now I can make a whole fruit salad LOL. I have friends in AZ maybe next time you do a class I will be in town. Of course if you are ever in the Atlanta area and and get the urge to teach I am sure we can arrange that for you ;)
I really do love the new layout of the blog the archives by subject is a great idea.
And last but not least please please please tell us what you named the puppies!
Posted by: Amanda in GA | June 20, 2008 at 06:41 AM
your blog looks beautiful and it goes so nicely with your collection! when the background loaded, I felt my eyes open wider and the corners of my smile perk up; it's so vivid and happy!
congrats on two years, and thanks for always brightening my days<3
Posted by: Alisa | June 20, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Thanks for so many beautiful ideas! You are very talented. I was wondering if you are going to sell or release a pattern for the bags on the chairs of ME Home Companion. I am obsessed with those and want to make them for our chairs! I know you are working on patterns so I hope hope hope it is one of them!
Posted by: Kris | June 20, 2008 at 06:52 AM
those pin cushions are soo cute and the closest I will get to having a strawberry since the actual ones I cannot eat! Glad to see you are back in blogland.
Posted by: ellen Crimi-Trent | June 20, 2008 at 07:14 AM
OMG I cannot wait for the pincushion patterns!!! If I didn't live so far away, I would be all over the class. But put me first in line to buy the pattern when it comes out!
Posted by: Suzanne | June 20, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Yumm! I can't wait for that recipe!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 20, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Oh what fun I am going to miss! Wish I lived in the area! Looking forward to the ice cream recipe! Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | June 20, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Those pin cushions are too cute! (the color and clarity in your photos are just amazing!)
Posted by: Knitterella | June 20, 2008 at 08:44 AM
So Cute! Wish I lived closer...would love to enjoy the fun. You are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Nancy | June 20, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I wish I lived close enough to attend! The pattern is adorable.
I hope you'll post pictures from the event.
Posted by: Robin | June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Wish I could make it up to Mesa this weekend, but we'll be packing for a trip next week. Can't wait for the patterns to come out!
Posted by: Jamie/Maricopa Fabrics | June 20, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I so wish that I lived in the same continent!! Those pin cushions are way too cute!
Posted by: Feli | June 20, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Oh I love those strawberries. I wish I lived closer. I look forward to getting the pattern when it comes out.
Posted by: shannon | June 20, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Squeeeeeeeal! I wish I could be there!
Posted by: Jessica | June 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM
How Cute!! I am in!
Posted by: lisa lynch | June 20, 2008 at 01:13 PM
The pincushions are tiny and absolutely perfect. And I endorse everyone's comments on your photography - perhaps the benefit of living with a professional though my other half's gardening skills have never rubbed off on me. Love your fabrics and your blog.
Posted by: Fiona Goble | June 20, 2008 at 01:18 PM
These are the sweetest pincushions ever!
And you made me squeal too, Heather > . <
Posted by: Cheryl | June 20, 2008 at 01:43 PM
The strawberries are FABULOUS!! So sweet!
Posted by: alexandra | June 20, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Love the new fabrics and the trash tie idea. This is my first time to the blog, but I really like your ideas!
Posted by: Laura D | June 20, 2008 at 06:36 PM
your fabrics are absolutely fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: IMR | June 20, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Oh, how I wish I were in the area. I absolutely *heart* the pear pincushion. I can't wait for the patterns to come out, they are just too cute to resist.
Posted by: AJ | June 20, 2008 at 09:43 PM
I live in France and I have recently discovered freshcuts fabrics. I really liked them and was looking forward to your new collection. I am not disapointed, pop garden and bijoux are aboslutely fabulous.
Well if you ever want to visit France!
Posted by: Frederique | June 20, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Any chance you will be posting the strawberry pincushion pattern? ;-)(please! please! please!!)
Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | June 21, 2008 at 06:06 AM
Wow, those are so cute! I don't like close either but would love an online class.
Posted by: Rosanne | June 21, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Heather- I just love the new collection :) Such vibrant colors! Your pincushions are just delightful.
Posted by: Larissa | June 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM
woww!!!
you fabrics are amazing!!!! I haven't seen them anywhere in Israel and its a shame!!! we could use some wonderfull teste around here!!!
well I guess I will look for them when i'm abroad sometime... but for now... to see them in your blog is wonderfulll!!! I realli love your blog!!!!!
Posted by: maya | June 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM
That sounds like great fun! Waiting on that recipe... :)
Posted by: Ula | June 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Heather...I just had to tell you how delightful your blog is. Love the colors and you have wonderful taste. I feel all smiley here! Will be back.
Cheers!
Posted by: Deb | June 21, 2008 at 06:05 PM
The pin cushions are adorable! Can't wait for the patterns. :)
Posted by: Lynn | June 21, 2008 at 07:30 PM
I WISH I LIVED CLOSER!!! PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE could you sell these kits on your site!!!!!!! DID I SAY PLEASE! Oh and Thank You for sharing your amazing talent. ;^)
Posted by: jackie | June 21, 2008 at 11:45 PM
The strawberries are so great (with ice cream or as pincushions). The flowers and leaves on the pincushions make them just fabulous. Those details make me want to make these.
Posted by: Joan | June 22, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Those strawberries are adorable! Love the whole set!
Posted by: Becky | June 22, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Wish I was close enough to come!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Sounds like so much fun...wish I lived closer!
Posted by: Jaimee | June 22, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Oh how I wish I could be there, looks like it will be a fantastic day!
Lisa, New Zealand
Posted by: Lisa | June 22, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Oh, how I wish I lived close enough to take this wonderful class! I'm sure it will be an amazing day for all. Enjoy!
Posted by: Diana | June 22, 2008 at 03:30 PM