First up is Blacksheep's Bit of the Web which is a quite popular blog that you may already follow. If not, you owe it to yourself to take a look at Edgar's beautiful stitching (and his travel pics, the mouth watering goodies he likes to cook, and his adorable pooches!) I should warn you, a visit can be a little enabling if you're a shopper - and what stitcher doesn't like shopping, right? Maybe I'm just very easily tempted to add to my stash when I see his gorgeous work! If you stop by today, please remember to wish Edgar a Happy Birthday!! (Hope he doesn't clobber me for sharing that info!)
The other blog I hope you'll visit is by the award-winning designer Theresa Baird, and it's titled Heart's Ease Examplar Workes. I am already drooling over her latest design, "Norfolk Diligence," which is due to go on sale sometime this month:
What do you think? This is DEFINITELY making its way to my stash ASAP! I should note that Theresa also stitches her own models, and I think you'll agree she does beautiful work. I'm a huge lover of samplers with a well designed house in the design, but I really love the border on this piece (isn't that checkerboard border that transforms into the floral border neat?) I also love the floral bands in this design, as well as that sun and moon on either side of the house!
I think I own all of her published sampler charts, and I have started stitching "A Maryland Inspiration," which I love (let's face it, I love ALL her designs!) If you go back through her blog, she has been leading a SAL of "A Maryland Inspiration" with suggested stitching for each month and tips for stitching each section -- I'm behind (of course) but I do love having her previous posts to refer to as I work on this piece. Here's a pic of Theresa's model and the ribbons she won for this design:
I won't spoil the joy of taking a look at her blog by posting ALL of her model pictures here, but I do hope you'll take a minute to browse the border of her blog where you'll find photos of her models and some pics of future releases. I tend to love Christmas designs (and Halloween!) and I'm really looking forward to the chart for "Belsnickle's Victorian Christmas" when it is published. I'm sure you'll agree it's going to be one you'll want to add to your own Christmas stitching collection:
Hope everyone has a great weekend full of stitching and blog hopping! Kevin
Goodness Kevin! I had been wondering what you and Seamus are up to!! Glad to know you are alive and hopefully well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out!!! I do love Theresa's samplers - and have MD Inspiration in my stash!!
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog through another blogger and I'm glad I did :) I'm a long time follower of Edgar's but Theresa's was new to me. Thanks for the link. I've been stitching for 30+ years and my favorite kinds of stitching is samplers, but I'm also eclectic, too, and stray into other realms. I'll be checking back to see what else you're doing. Hopefully, your back problems are better :)
ReplyDeleteEdgar is a great guy & stitcher with a likewise great blog : ) I have never heard of Heart's Ease Examplar Workes but I am in love with Norfolk Diligence & the Belsnickle! I rushed over & became a follower : ) Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Edgar's blog but the other one was new to me. I love that Christmas sampler, thanks for the tip
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower of Edgar, but will have to check out the other blog. What beautiful work! Nice to read your post.
ReplyDeleteWell here you are....again. Don't stay away so long. Thanks for the links; already follow Edgar and even though I do not stitch samplers, I do appreciate them so thank you for that link.
ReplyDeleteI love to read Edgar,too, and thanks for the Hearts ease tip. But Kevin...what have you been up to? What have you been stitching? Please show and tell!!!
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ReplyDeleteYou always go BIG when it comes to your stitching projects. :-) I struggle to finish the big projects. I do love Theresa Baird designs and I especially love that Christmas one. It doesn't seem to be too ginormous so I would probably finish that one. Thanks for the link to her blog. As for Edgars....I already a stalker. :-) Hope you are well.
Edgar's blog really is a great blog and I check it out quite regularly as well. I love Theresa Baird's designs! Norfolk Diligence and that Christmas piece will definitely be added to my wishlist. :)
ReplyDeleteYep I'm a follower of Edgar's blog! Is there anyone who isn't? Lol .. I have a blog as well. Come on over and follow me! Blogs name is Sweet Peas Stitching Dreams. Great stitching as usual!
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