You can find my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelindaKarlsNace and I will post the latest video below:
Sunday, April 25, 2021
FlossTube Episode Five: New Quilt Patterns and Cross Stitch Update
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Patterns for Kaisley Rose Projects
Thank you all for the wonderful response to my latest quilt designs using the Kaisley Collection by Poppie Cotton - I received wonderful feedback on all four pieces...which is so encouraging! I have written comprehensive patterns for each of the designs: Tulip Table Runner, Alphabet House Mug Rugs, Cloud Nine Tea Cozy and Tenderhearted Tea Towels. I have combined these designs into two pattern that can be found in my Etsy Shop as digital download PDF patterns. The patterns are written to easily use your favorite fabric collection, precuts, and stash.
My Tulip Table Runner is made with simple four-patch blocks and appliqued tulips. I used fusible applique and attached the pieces with a blanket stitch. Templates are provided with the pattern to easily cut out the tulip shapes. This floral table runner measures 33" L x 12" W and can be enlarged by adding additional blocks.
My Alphabet Mug Rugs feature the tulips from the table runner and a cottage designed from the house in the Kaisley Rose Sofia fabric print. Again, I used the fusible applique method with a blanket stitch to attach the pieces. I added mini rick rack to the house roof and a teeny tiny button for the door knob. I made two different colorways and instructions for both are included in the pattern, along with templates for all the shapes. I can envision this fun project worked up with wools!
To purchase a digital download PDF Pattern for the Tulip Table Runner and Alphabet House Mug Rugs, visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueRibbonDesigns OR
https://www.etsy.com/listing/993465066/tulip-table-runner-and-alphabet-house
The Cloud Nine Tea Cozy is for a large 8-cup teapot. I have included a template for this size and detailed instructions for adjusting the size to fit your own teapot. I created a pieced patchwork for the front of the teapot cozy and used a single focal fabric for the back. I used coordinating hand-dyed 1" twill tape for the lifting tab.
The Tenderhearted Tea Towels were created using heavy plaid kitchen towels purchased from a quilt shop. I added a strips of fabric and accented each with hand-dyed rick rack. These happy towels are the perfect addition to any kitchen - the fabric banners are a lovely finishing touch. Detailed instructions are included to use your favorite tea (kitchen) towel in any size. These work up quickly and make a lovely gift!
To purchase a digital download PDF Pattern for the Cloud Nine Tea Cozy and Tenderhearted Tea Towels, visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueRibbonDesigns OR
https://www.etsy.com/listing/993473792/cloud-nine-tea-cozy-and-tenderhearted
There you have it - information on my latest quilt patterns - I enjoyed designing and creating each of them and look forward to my next pattern ideas "coming to life." I am actually working on several new cross stitch charts for future release, as well. For now, I am ready to finish up at my desk and film a new FlossTube video...I have a few things to share and a giveaway winner to announce before we head out of town for a vacation next week...we'll see if I can get everything done! Thanks for stopping by for a visit - I hope we can "chat" again soon....
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Numerous Needlework Finishes
Before we get started, a quick housekeeping issue...if you subscribe to my blog via e-mail (and there are over 3,000 of you that do), Google Feedburner (the service that provides the automated emails when I post) announced the email subscription service will be discontinued in July 2021 - after July 1st, you will no longer receive email updates. I hope you will continue to follow my blog by visiting https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com, or through your favorite RSS feed service (Feedly, NewsBlur, Bloglovin', Inoreader, etc.) or via links I post on social media. I have been blogging for over 13 years and continue to find joy sharing my creative endeavors with you!
Back to the creative goodness - today's post is all about needlework finishing. I have a few notes regarding my finishing services, then I will share a bunch of recent finishes with you.
If you watched my latest FlossTube video, then you are aware that my client finishing bins are FULL. Currently, I am not taking on any new finishing/project bag orders - this is to give me time to catch up and focus on the current clients in my work queue. Right now, my focus is on new cross stitch and quilting/sewing patterns, along with client orders that have already been received. Once I have a chance to get caught up and catch my breath, I will take on new clients and additional orders on a very limited basis. I am grateful for all the inquires and to those of you who trust me with your incredible needlework pieces - I truly am! - but at the moment, I am overwhelmed with projects to complete. Real talk - I put a lot of pressure on myself to complete orders in a somewhat timely manner - but when I have hundreds of pieces to finish by hand (each one taking hours of time), it can take months for me to get to an order - and while I hope my work is worth the wait, I don't want to be that finisher that has a stitcher waiting for six months or longer. When I start taking new orders again, I will post here and on my website finishing page...along with my social media outlets. I am working on order criteria going forward, possibly limiting the number of items a stitcher can send, as right now some of my orders are for 20+ pieces. I have always worked in the order received and will continue to do so - but when one order can take weeks to complete, it is hard to estimate wait times. I am also finding it increasing difficult to balance in my own designs and pattern releases. Busy is a definitely a blessing (and I am extremely thankful!), but it has started to get stressful. Yes, it is a good thing I have a vacation coming up at the end of the month - I hope to return refreshed! I thank you for your finishing requests and patience...and to those of you in my current work queue, thank you for being so accommodating with the present wait time.
After reading all that, it is no surprise that I have TONS of finishing photos to share today. I have had requests to keep some of my client projects secret, but here are images that I can share with you. I will list designers/information with the images, if I have it available. Fabric shown with each piece is backing fabric. Again, these are not my designs or my stitching, just my finishing work...
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| Bluebird Sampler by From the Heart |
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| Chickadee Sampler by From the Heart |
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| Choose Joy by Wrought Iron Stitcher |
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| Expect Less Strawberry by Erica Michaels (All About Berries Club from Dyeing to Stitch) |
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| Christmas Basket Ornament by Theron Traditions (JCS Ornament Issue 1999) |
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| Rosie's Pumpkins by Pinker 'N Punkin (blog freebie) |
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| Two by Two: Deer by Prairie Schooler (JCS Ornament Issue 1998) |
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| Every Day Row by Bent Creek (Limited Edition Kit from the Silver Needle A Little Help from our Stitching Friends Stitching Circle) |
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| Sweet Pea and Francis 1863 by La D Da |
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| A Token of Spring Pinkeep Drum by Scattered Seed Samplers |
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| Together Forever Pinkeep Drum by Scattered Seed Samplers |
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| My Signature Project Bag Size Large |
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| Mary Mary Needleworker by Lindy Stitches |
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| WTNT Winter Rose Manor Project Bag Panel |
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| Bluebird Sampler by Heart in Hand |
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| Winter Knocker by Bent Creek |
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| Cranberry Christmas by Hands On Design |
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| Be Kind Be Happy Be Well by Lizzie*Kate (freebie) |
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| Fractur Frieda by La D Da (Limited Edition Kit from the Silver Needle A Little Help from our Stitching Friends Stitching Circle) |
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| Expect Less Strawberry by Erica Michaels (All About Berries Club from Dyeing to Stitch) |
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| Full basket of client needlework finishes.... |
I hope this plethora of needlework finishes inspires you! This is what has been keeping me busy, along with my latest Poppie Cotton fabric projects. I have had quite a bit of interest, so I will be writing patterns for my Tulip Table Runner, Cloud Nine Tea Cozy and Alphabet House Mug Rugs - I will do my best to have these patterns completed and listed before I go on vacation.
Finally - if you have watched my last FlossTube, then you know I am having a fun giveaway - I will be randomly choosing a winner soon, so if you haven't already, I hope you will watch my latest video for all the details.
That wraps it up for today - I have a lawn to mow (yes, it snowed here yesterday - that has melted and the lawn is ready to be mowed again), a pile of ornaments to get finished for a client, and a cross stitch model to finish (for an upcoming BRD cross stitch release)…plus a pile of paperwork to tackle. Thanks for stopping by - I hope to see you again soon!
Friday, April 16, 2021
Kaisley Rose Fabric Tour
Tulip Table Runner and Tea Cozy
Tulip Table Runner
At the heart of my kitchen collection is a springy table runner. My Tulip Table Runner is made up with simple four-patch blocks and appliqued tulips. I used fusible applique and attached the pieces with a blanket stitch. The exquisite details in this fabric collection really shine and the colors just bring it all together! This floral table runner measures 33" L x 12" W and can be enlarged by adding additional blocks. I used Poppie Cotton Country Confetti in Strawberry Lemonade for the sashing/border and backing.
Cloud Nine Tea Cozy
The showstopper in this collection is a patchwork tea cozy. I fussy cut small squares from each print to show off the magnificent details - I wanted to showcase the delicate motifs. The bunnies, deer, birdies and bees really spoke to me...so for the back, I used the Sofia print in red, that way I can admire the entire nature scene. I used coordinating hand-dyed 3/4" twill tape by Lady Dot Creates for the lifting tab and lined my cozy with Poppie Cotton Country Confetti in Strawberry Lemonade. This piece makes my heart sing!
Alphabet House Mug Rugs
To bring the collection together, I created a mug rug design. It features the tulips from the table runner and a cottage designed from the house in the Sofia fabric print. Again, I used the fusible applique method with a blanket stitch to attach the pieces. I added mini rick rack to the house roof and a teeny tiny button for the door knob. I thought the Mia print (alphabet) was perfect for the cottage. I made two different colorways to show off more prints in this collection...and I plan to make a couple more. I can see this design being done in wool - wouldn't that be extra cute?! - I'll have to find time to dig through my wool stash and play!
Tenderhearted Tea Towels
To complete my set, I decided to spruce up some tea towels. I used a couple heavy plaid tea towels purchased from a quilt shop. I added a strips of fabric from the standout Sofia print to each towel and accented each with hand-dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. These happy towels are the perfect addition to my kitchen - the fabric banners are such a lovely finishing touch and make the room feel cozy and inviting...
I hope you have enjoyed this stop on the fabric tour - thank you for visiting. I will work on patterns for any/all of these designs, if there is interest - drop me a comment or e-mail, if you would like to see a pattern available.
Could you feel the love and joy I put into each piece?! I am already working on quilt ideas for the next Poppie Cotton fabric tour in May...it is for the upcoming Farm Girls Unite collection...and it is STUNNING.
If you make a project from the Kaisley Rose fabric collection featured in this post, I would love to hear from you...happy sewing and quilting!
Thursday, April 8, 2021
FlossTube Episode Four: Needle and Thread Projects
You can find my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelindaKarlsNace and I will post the latest video below:
I will be back soon to share quite a bit of needlework finishing (I've been busy in the studio)…and be sure to stop back on Friday, April 16th for my stop on the Poppie Cotton Kaisley Rose Fabric Tour - I will have some brand new quilty pieces to show you!!
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