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.
wow! how fun! I wish I lived closer! 🙁 I know everyone will have tons of fun! 🙂 I just adore your strawberry pincushion!
Sounds fun! 🙂 Wanna come to Norway and teach a class here as well? 🙂
Sounds fun – too bad you’re not in London as you could come teach at The Make Lounge!
how about nyc?! those pincushions look fabulous, so happy!
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.
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!
Oh so cute! Wish I lived nearer by, I would definitely come!
oh man I wish I lived closer I love love love those. But from NYC it is a trek.
But I live in a different continent!! 🙁
The strawberries look good enough to eat!
have a great time.
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!
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
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
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
Yumm! I can’t wait for that recipe!
Oh what fun I am going to miss! Wish I lived in the area! Looking forward to the ice cream recipe! Twyla
Those pin cushions are too cute! (the color and clarity in your photos are just amazing!)
So Cute! Wish I lived closer…would love to enjoy the fun. You are such an inspiration.
I wish I lived close enough to attend! The pattern is adorable.
I hope you’ll post pictures from the event.
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!
I so wish that I lived in the same continent!! Those pin cushions are way too cute!
Oh I love those strawberries. I wish I lived closer. I look forward to getting the pattern when it comes out.
Squeeeeeeeal! I wish I could be there!
How Cute!! I am in!
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.
These are the sweetest pincushions ever!
And you made me squeal too, Heather > . <
The strawberries are FABULOUS!! So sweet!
Love the new fabrics and the trash tie idea. This is my first time to the blog, but I really like your ideas!
your fabrics are absolutely fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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!
Any chance you will be posting the strawberry pincushion pattern? ;-)(please! please! please!!)
Theresa
Wow, those are so cute! I don’t like close either but would love an online class.
Heather- I just love the new collection 🙂 Such vibrant colors! Your pincushions are just delightful.
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!!!!!
That sounds like great fun! Waiting on that recipe… 🙂
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!
The pin cushions are adorable! Can’t wait for the patterns. 🙂
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. ;^)
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.
Those strawberries are adorable! Love the whole set!
Wish I was close enough to come!
Brenda
Sounds like so much fun…wish I lived closer!
Oh how I wish I could be there, looks like it will be a fantastic day!
Lisa, New Zealand
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!
hey, have you thought about an online class.?? what a concept.. love your work and the picture layout of the class is fab.. the pretzel thing looks delicis.. thanks for inspriation..
maggey
I wish I lived closer 🙁 but I am not that far – I’m in California , for now I’ll enjoy your blog – please send us an update enjoy it for us that cannot be there. – Susie
the pin cushions are TOO cute, wish I was closer too, but guess I’ll just have to read your blog to see how everything went…love the new colors of your site too…very summer-cheery looking! Have fun with your class! Aloha-Tina
Actually, I’ve decided that you should come to Australia. Wouldn’t that be lovely? You could visit a few different cities in different states, enjoy our sunshine (i.e. don’t come now, we’re in winter. Queensland is still sunny – my state, but other states are getting quite chilly) meet us great people and promote your gorgeous fabric and hold an inspiring class or two. haha 😀
The dessert recipe sounds SO yummy. Please share…& soon! It seems perfect for summer. :o)
Just got back to CA from a glass artist conference in Portland. What was taking up all of the space in my suitcase? Yards of your lovely fabric!!! Seeing as the glass gets shipped home I home I felt an obligation to use the valuable real estate left in my suitcase for stowing away any finds. Thanks much for for providing such inspiration!
I wish I lived in Arizona, so I could to to the class! The fact that you and Jona both live there makes me even more jealous! I can’t wait until the pattern comes out, I have been wanting one of those pear pincushions ever since you posted it!
I just made one of your square pincushions from the Quilts and More magazine for a swap partner. It came out so cute, I plan on making a bunch more for myself and friends!!!! Just wondering if it would be ok if I made some and gave them away on my blog? I would of course link to your blog, but I am pretty sure that everyone who reads my blog knows who you are lol
Heather, I love the new designs. You’re incredible. And the strawberries are darling. You’re my idol!
I’d really like these! Please make the patterns available as soon as possible! Thanks.
I love the new fabric. It is gorgeous! What a lucky duck to win that giveaway!!!
The pin cushions were adorable.
Oh to be closer! Sounds like a dream class. Love pincushions! Especially these fruits! Have fun…
Thank you baby Jesus – finally the pear pattern -and strawberries, too!
I can’t wait for the pattern!!! I’ve been patiently awaiting the pear pincushion pattern ever since your first post about it. Now it looks like I’ll have the pleasure of making a whole fruit basket of pincushions. You’ve made my day!
That’s the most adorable strawberry ever. Mother Nature is gonna be ticked. And then when she calms down, no doubt she’ll be signing up for your class. Killer flyer!
I too love your new fabrics. My daughter and I are starting to cut into them this week. Yeepee! Love the cute strawberries, they are adorable.
Teresa
I love the strawberry pincushions: wasn’t one used as a table cloth weight in one of your photos earlier? I’ll have to investigate =)
As much as I’d love to have my own little strawberry, I think 5000 miles may be a bit far to travel for a lesson! I’m sure you’ll have a brilliant day.
wow! I linked to your blog through *True Up!* and it’s totally brightened my day! I think your strawberries are darling!
I second a UK visit. Looks like an enjoyable and rewarding day.
A great workshop, followed by yummy homemade strawberry dessert! YES, I am jealous!
Dear Heather,
Just love your strawberry pincushions! Can’t wait to see photos from your class. Ever consider coming to the New York City area? I have my own version of a strawberry pincushion – looks like a yummy ice cream sundae. Take a peek at http://www.frannieandme.blogspot.com
Thank you
I just had to tell you that I love your work! The fabrics are beautiful; the trash ties ingenious, the look of the blog, the crafts you post, all are fantastic.
I just stumbled across your blog through http://apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com/
and had to leave some comments.
–Christina
How cool! Why not an online class? You know, sign up, pay tuition, get the materials shipped to you and get a password to log in to the tutorial + pattern pages? Just a thought!
Blessings on your class today..Let us all know how it went.. Great idea, would be great class for our library>>>
Friends in stitchery
Magy
Love those cute strawberries. Any chance of them being available online as a kit? Look forward to your online store opening in June, I’m definitely ordering your fabric to make a dress for my grand-daughter. Love from Iceland.
so. adorable. I love how the strawberries look almost hot pink!
Heather,
What fabricsstores here in Phoenix carry your fabric? I would love to find some. I love making dresses for my little girls and your fabric would be perfect. BTW, love your blog.
Angela
I totally want to make a pear! Hopefully you’ll have the pattern for purchase on here, I’d be so jazzed!!!!
oh, these are fantastic! Love them!
Wouhaou!! so cute!! 🙂
Who won the contest
Love your blog Heather and your strawberry pincushion, not to mention your fabric range. Keep up the wonderful, inspiring work.
Warmly lenna
wouaw, once again… wouaw……..
Just one question : where can I find your so nice creations in Switzerland ??????????
And don’t stop to make so nice things……. don’t stop !
I love your pincushions! For some reason I keep thinking artichoke!! I can’t help it, my brain never stops with just one. Would a fig be too boring? My daughter would like an ice cream sundae pincushion for her projects!