tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54955095348179843132024-03-13T10:52:04.093-05:00Collector With A NeedleSharing our collections...enjoy!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.comBlogger377125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-82778849315940547482023-11-07T16:18:00.005-06:002023-11-08T09:24:17.432-06:00What's Happening<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQi8PbmIIVpEfoK528kjBVFszs65e01WT8-28VMm9hnQ_t1mDWvndlzKDMiPyXHEmXml68tVF11ApeeWkaO6QooZEEHIz35xQ1SQCY5gbpHxjTNYQtQxeHWe0hWhW7LfkhzpmsFzLPb8DCmRARrMMuA94m68Z0PtnWCVgpYv28ofE7zJsmC0sxJaPN7ct/s1970/Gift%20Wrap.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1970" data-original-width="1576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQi8PbmIIVpEfoK528kjBVFszs65e01WT8-28VMm9hnQ_t1mDWvndlzKDMiPyXHEmXml68tVF11ApeeWkaO6QooZEEHIz35xQ1SQCY5gbpHxjTNYQtQxeHWe0hWhW7LfkhzpmsFzLPb8DCmRARrMMuA94m68Z0PtnWCVgpYv28ofE7zJsmC0sxJaPN7ct/s320/Gift%20Wrap.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was such a fun and busy year! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We love helping other people have fun too. One of our favorite things is wrapping and helping give gifts - just let us know with your order and we are happy to wrap and enclose a card on your behalf!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2sRzZX4ISyozYaWIQYRnwhSsy_mKnCwP2frPZuBc8SeiLTZRmBzt7NaAMTI-AuYs7pgO5YeW17Mr-sntesq3ZGHGz4_H8ZMs9C0qaYcveyCaatARAlKEIhK8WhQjqpklsnSybmLv2mjOb6um7wYAYCMQkmDYDZ01JBC-OjCe5K5jLeU8ntiPWNmjTDWR/s4032/Shipping.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2sRzZX4ISyozYaWIQYRnwhSsy_mKnCwP2frPZuBc8SeiLTZRmBzt7NaAMTI-AuYs7pgO5YeW17Mr-sntesq3ZGHGz4_H8ZMs9C0qaYcveyCaatARAlKEIhK8WhQjqpklsnSybmLv2mjOb6um7wYAYCMQkmDYDZ01JBC-OjCe5K5jLeU8ntiPWNmjTDWR/s320/Shipping.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Of course the year kept us busy shipping books - and talking about them!<p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Several online and in person programs - with more coming up. We added the calendar - in very limited quantities. It will not be re-printed. Link below.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1ONWCsXAn4nFluVY4q9Kaltba6_E6uLpdOxDWjbJSN83UDhxQmfdD3BJAWsASjstuM2yW8GpbXyI9wdwZtGuhPaWmpgcCBspEI_sSIuUPCYL305wCiSP-UOvAMMtTCfAVtIMPZQZgI7DZEEdcD-S5dprBcqscej68UiQJZYNQL7bn5w_lCNVcaaG6N1X/s3072/Selvedge%20Calendar.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1ONWCsXAn4nFluVY4q9Kaltba6_E6uLpdOxDWjbJSN83UDhxQmfdD3BJAWsASjstuM2yW8GpbXyI9wdwZtGuhPaWmpgcCBspEI_sSIuUPCYL305wCiSP-UOvAMMtTCfAVtIMPZQZgI7DZEEdcD-S5dprBcqscej68UiQJZYNQL7bn5w_lCNVcaaG6N1X/s320/Selvedge%20Calendar.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> We are so thankful for connections around the world who have been so enthusiastic and supportive of our self published book! It has far exceeded our expectations. We went way out on a limb with high quality printing - this is not a POD (print on demand) book. We printed local in a Union Shop that pays a livable wage and full employee benefits. We chose every aspect to be premium - ink, paper, color etc. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mT4-8vWMv9e-wQwBmsytZ07up4O3oW8Y3yntPdD2wCIefaqJCUA_BZ4iSu9HQ3Shpygvn-I3Zp7841QPc0ZqTGl_LOXMOj1v8HY6Y5X9A1vQ-i4Ei1YR2Iqc6fuBw4hDbxr8FKutZd12P6Iz7CdHz0OaVuT4-j__yA185-V7HzCoaJ06pam1UCTmNncs/s3072/Ethan%20Exhibit.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mT4-8vWMv9e-wQwBmsytZ07up4O3oW8Y3yntPdD2wCIefaqJCUA_BZ4iSu9HQ3Shpygvn-I3Zp7841QPc0ZqTGl_LOXMOj1v8HY6Y5X9A1vQ-i4Ei1YR2Iqc6fuBw4hDbxr8FKutZd12P6Iz7CdHz0OaVuT4-j__yA185-V7HzCoaJ06pam1UCTmNncs/s320/Ethan%20Exhibit.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Everyone has been busy - Ethan has an exhibit coming up - we hope to see you there!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5MHKy45ekvsQIE6f0zqNtJeKb4P22U8rGQTjMEVUpa0JmXzehN8JwWZ5rmeKyqTH5fLpIgeOfY_sXPSLIa6H9ZO_M2Gp82SyJ0bXcu-JQFvnnrZg42NLhCtYct0zDLsCX02AyeqBb1I9xj1ZeoDp6rQIlV6mqENGQZhJkIJK_21vHrxJlgf2rPUrfCaN/s1501/Ever%20Happy%20Promo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="1128" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5MHKy45ekvsQIE6f0zqNtJeKb4P22U8rGQTjMEVUpa0JmXzehN8JwWZ5rmeKyqTH5fLpIgeOfY_sXPSLIa6H9ZO_M2Gp82SyJ0bXcu-JQFvnnrZg42NLhCtYct0zDLsCX02AyeqBb1I9xj1ZeoDp6rQIlV6mqENGQZhJkIJK_21vHrxJlgf2rPUrfCaN/s320/Ever%20Happy%20Promo.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I leave in a couple days for my next 'in person' event at The Attic. THis exclusive project will someday be released for everyone. The original antique is on our collection. I've done a lot of research and am looking forward to the program. Also, while at The Attic we are releasing a new chart "Calm Repose" so stay tuned for that!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuWiSz_vR1fxT54Kd_5IlHWzka-rmDISsbQ-fstm1Xrd46etOlsi_rWz0Du9KGq_99mI3t6bqKcBJYbVj2gyZ-ppQvQAh8fJnu1k1bAqG0TOjhDPBdLsAE6r8Fj5sC6bBfuIXBCjF4vKHCjN_LSs6-8z07VG4FJAtTQb_NkH8oqQK-_sFgnbuSnjQ-jma/s2929/What%20to%20Bring.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2368" data-original-width="2929" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuWiSz_vR1fxT54Kd_5IlHWzka-rmDISsbQ-fstm1Xrd46etOlsi_rWz0Du9KGq_99mI3t6bqKcBJYbVj2gyZ-ppQvQAh8fJnu1k1bAqG0TOjhDPBdLsAE6r8Fj5sC6bBfuIXBCjF4vKHCjN_LSs6-8z07VG4FJAtTQb_NkH8oqQK-_sFgnbuSnjQ-jma/s320/What%20to%20Bring.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am bringing a trunk show to The Attic as part of my program.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am looking forward to sharing my antiques and reproductions! I am using every inch of my luggage - did I mention I'm bringing a little something (limited edition) for everyone?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6IFAyeYkefIiK8yCsgsJ5bfBdGaUEO0PdxOwsLe3os2NfABlxdQ7n2w70yNrdyMYYhfw5c-dQzNB-RYqb1sgsXKoECA0iasroNBt1g4cyOyDiUYxBZ5zPxyNuXTrOC-y9yuflB9kcSA3ldOJncosddHAmGAy4k-2ZS7AWmQu8HGVHGV5u1BvvI4VIuE1/s1464/Fall%20Minneapolis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6IFAyeYkefIiK8yCsgsJ5bfBdGaUEO0PdxOwsLe3os2NfABlxdQ7n2w70yNrdyMYYhfw5c-dQzNB-RYqb1sgsXKoECA0iasroNBt1g4cyOyDiUYxBZ5zPxyNuXTrOC-y9yuflB9kcSA3ldOJncosddHAmGAy4k-2ZS7AWmQu8HGVHGV5u1BvvI4VIuE1/s320/Fall%20Minneapolis.jpg" width="256" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Fall has been gorgeous here!<div>We are enjoying the city more - particularly the Olde Town area around </div><div>Saint Anthony Main. Our daughter is a city dweller and loves it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>2024 is looking just as fun and exciting!</div><div>Watch for a couple magazine projects in 2024</div><div>I have Zoom events scheduled with guilds - one with a limited edition project</div><div>Also in person in April - Maybe I will see you in Kansas?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeS0J47xPrrTHKG3H9awhOm-kIGBOK5He3zs-htEi0YsF4rS9JhXKUSfCTK1o8xomEjQgChob_1iQZ9MB05IayYnjh_jDJ-ebCw40N19Ib0Z0oVzAAwGeuZRXOMCK1DDCs7Matqd_2B-H0oNjuguL3BQMd_qp_KA9gq1nUQcL6tJ72Qqt1WFYFeTmiG4b/s3072/Needlework%20Tools.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeS0J47xPrrTHKG3H9awhOm-kIGBOK5He3zs-htEi0YsF4rS9JhXKUSfCTK1o8xomEjQgChob_1iQZ9MB05IayYnjh_jDJ-ebCw40N19Ib0Z0oVzAAwGeuZRXOMCK1DDCs7Matqd_2B-H0oNjuguL3BQMd_qp_KA9gq1nUQcL6tJ72Qqt1WFYFeTmiG4b/s320/Needlework%20Tools.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>With two programs I will be driving Loaded to the max!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXxWuWuxNrFyTRzitt2ErkhJrBP_MRp57DYNmCxlxBlMYfOC2PdVES3c6nWTu7jW4tyRANf1_wm8AIwMK7SV62q0BL_pZuHVEoDQGNfHmVz_C6bUjsKQhBMiSd8NSn4cCdmqaP40PrAqRoL7rpK6ptwo5yPfUcRh6l3DGRe7bFI2sfFEvuX2EJX9bkOtj/s3072/Kansas%20Charms.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXxWuWuxNrFyTRzitt2ErkhJrBP_MRp57DYNmCxlxBlMYfOC2PdVES3c6nWTu7jW4tyRANf1_wm8AIwMK7SV62q0BL_pZuHVEoDQGNfHmVz_C6bUjsKQhBMiSd8NSn4cCdmqaP40PrAqRoL7rpK6ptwo5yPfUcRh6l3DGRe7bFI2sfFEvuX2EJX9bkOtj/s320/Kansas%20Charms.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div><p style="text-align: left;">It's very likely I've left something out - and may be updating this.</p><p style="text-align: left;">In the meantime - Thanks for reading - Stay busy stitching and reading!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Best regards,</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><i>Dawn</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><i>*****</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><u>LINKS</u></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Haptic & Hue Podcast. <a href="https://hapticandhue.com/listen/">https://hapticandhue.com/listen/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollectorWANeedle">https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollectorWANeedle</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Selvedge Magazine <a href="https://www.selvedge.org/products/issue-115-pioneers">https://www.selvedge.org/products/issue-115-pioneers</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">The Attic Needlework <a href="https://atticneedlework.com/#:~:text=Where%20Samplers%20Rule!,modern%20counted%20cross%20stitch%20samplers.">https://atticneedlework.com/#:~:text=Where%20Samplers%20Rule!,modern%20counted%20cross%20stitch%20samplers.</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Sassy Jacks <a href="https://www.sassyjacksstitchery.com/product/sewing-rolls-needle-rolls-and-huswifs-dawn-cook-ronningen/">https://www.sassyjacksstitchery.com/product/sewing-rolls-needle-rolls-and-huswifs-dawn-cook-ronningen/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Stitchville USA <a href="http://www.stitchville.com/">http://www.stitchville.com/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Reproduction Fabrics. <a href="https://www.reproductionfabrics.com/">https://www.reproductionfabrics.com/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Canadian EGA (London) http://ceglondon.com/home.php</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tudor Rose Sampler Guild <a href="https://www.tudorrosesamplerguild.com/">https://www.tudorrosesamplerguild.com/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Northwest Sampler Guild <a href="https://northwestsamplerguild.com/">https://northwestsamplerguild.com/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">(UK) Beyond Measure <a href="https://shopbeyondmeasure.co.uk/">https://shopbeyondmeasure.co.uk/</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">(Australia) Crewel Gobelin <a href="https://www.thecrewelgobelin.com.au/p/9574417/sewing-rolls-needle-rolls-and-huswifs.html">https://www.thecrewelgobelin.com.au/p/9574417/sewing-rolls-needle-rolls-and-huswifs.html</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">You can also email me for help finding our books and patterns!</p></div></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-19395608383847984612023-02-13T10:27:00.005-06:002023-04-07T09:56:21.529-05:00Upcoming Events Enrollment Open<p>I was asked for a list of upcoming events - please note some of these will be updated in the coming days and weeks. On this blog there is a tab for events and program topics. I try to keep that spot updated!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14oLG5vYvJj2cdcX6t-7svmMGPMzOdetZcSaIMyrAGbHKFdy4RvmdE7VEFb78Fb92of_mTO5sc3JgcjgXxk9z0532ps0DUZjm-Bq6OHKtp70nVd_Dw_zTUm_5aNTPU-I_wzHaKyO765moru6Ck6njKovvk-knqDeRezrJU2O95ktCbwi2vR7gPcrOtQ/s1440/Promo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14oLG5vYvJj2cdcX6t-7svmMGPMzOdetZcSaIMyrAGbHKFdy4RvmdE7VEFb78Fb92of_mTO5sc3JgcjgXxk9z0532ps0DUZjm-Bq6OHKtp70nVd_Dw_zTUm_5aNTPU-I_wzHaKyO765moru6Ck6njKovvk-knqDeRezrJU2O95ktCbwi2vR7gPcrOtQ/s320/Promo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I do have some openings in 2023 and 2024 - some of the events below are open for enrollment</p><p><b>CURRENT SCHEDULE:</b></p><p>February 12 - Kindred Spirits Guild - HEARTS - Guild Members</p><p>March 2 - Zoom "Charm Quilts" Minnesota Quilters Guest Fee $10</p><p> Sign up on their website - Will NOT be recorded </p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZsxCuGXd7DjQ_mpl4C1SwLND-iXQC_2SIAipdaRtUVOLTJ6PzRO4NoRGWkETgcP8RwKU0TBFuE0-m4zYYbzzJcPLc0V20Xc_XhqBekWb8vaH6IgvlZke4_aPGYjmhRDLHNNVr-qrf2QG5Dapxa-j6qSbSYkWWKNgmB8xr3Yzn-rr1OOEfyjLzpFkFg/s640/Charm%20Promo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="640" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZsxCuGXd7DjQ_mpl4C1SwLND-iXQC_2SIAipdaRtUVOLTJ6PzRO4NoRGWkETgcP8RwKU0TBFuE0-m4zYYbzzJcPLc0V20Xc_XhqBekWb8vaH6IgvlZke4_aPGYjmhRDLHNNVr-qrf2QG5Dapxa-j6qSbSYkWWKNgmB8xr3Yzn-rr1OOEfyjLzpFkFg/s320/Charm%20Promo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>March 4 - In Person "Charm Quilts" Minnesota Quilters Guest Fee $10</p><p> Sign up on their Website </p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTpwoIOZoHKS4biyHAUM6d92gc8RrrkE2Zsg6_BQ-VF_8s893eXoE70VHiDs9flVmjHGU7CkUu5I__T7GvtSyG8kfOGDuhYDpeTrt1c3Tho1yEbtigKmRcc1xieN7EoXEAGoxrXqmEiiIoXj93e1HR1uV-uMxOrOYvD-WgtEcNjp34HmuENbvX6c9Jw/s640/image0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTpwoIOZoHKS4biyHAUM6d92gc8RrrkE2Zsg6_BQ-VF_8s893eXoE70VHiDs9flVmjHGU7CkUu5I__T7GvtSyG8kfOGDuhYDpeTrt1c3Tho1yEbtigKmRcc1xieN7EoXEAGoxrXqmEiiIoXj93e1HR1uV-uMxOrOYvD-WgtEcNjp34HmuENbvX6c9Jw/s320/image0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>March 4 - In Person "Fabrics Study" with Charm Quilts - In Person </p><p> Sign up on their website $45/$55 <br /></p><p> Minnesota Quilters website: <a href="https://www.mnquilt.org/meetings.html">https://www.mnquilt.org/meetings.html</a></p><p>April 5 - Virtual Event - San Francisco School of Needlework and Design</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>Exploring 18th century Embroidered Sewing Rolls</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>Wednesday, April 5th, 2023</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>10:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>Zoom program with Dawn Cook Ronningen - Will not be recorded</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>Author of "Antique Sewing Rolls, Needle Rolls and Huswifs"</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>Details on their website</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>https://www.sfsnad.org/calendar</p><p> Click <b><a href="https://www.sfsnad.org/search-our-courses/h1ch2rc1t450shuk1aj93wn345sd5o" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for details</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZGlbTdqfk0Njfq87nn_m_n5DbEsGh0_i5I21X7vz8xGUnr1nO9hokc-Ndqsfuu64N0Huu93z2F3uwfAC3uOkGDm10wQEPDCyr88DK0WgwXn81nvQqc8dhNRDVNLfQefN0Y729rG54i37IE_lQX36e-bgzDbIA7jOjev8gS8ujOWVyylroVtabNyXOQ/s4372/Penn%20Promo%20Piece.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4372" data-original-width="2687" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZGlbTdqfk0Njfq87nn_m_n5DbEsGh0_i5I21X7vz8xGUnr1nO9hokc-Ndqsfuu64N0Huu93z2F3uwfAC3uOkGDm10wQEPDCyr88DK0WgwXn81nvQqc8dhNRDVNLfQefN0Y729rG54i37IE_lQX36e-bgzDbIA7jOjev8gS8ujOWVyylroVtabNyXOQ/s320/Penn%20Promo%20Piece.JPG" width="197" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>June 9 /10 Saint Cloud MN Quilt Show</p><p> In Person Event - "Antique Medallion Quilts" Study Center and Bed Turning<br /></p><p> Details to follow - tickets now available - in person - no recording <br /></p><p><span> <span> <span> Link to Show Site <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/7c43dce5-c037-4901-b01d-2f654e5c5ce0/websitePage:37909a31-c51b-4b54-87e9-afdb2fc372d6" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></span></span><br /></p><p><span><span>July - Zoom - Embroidered sewing rolls - NW Sampler Guild </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span><a href="https://www.northwestsamplerguild.com/">https://www.northwestsamplerguild.com/</a></p><p>September 29/30 UK - Private Event</p><p>November - Special Event - The Attic - Mesa AZ Stay Tuned for Details</p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-33909906537632015982023-01-26T08:55:00.004-06:002023-01-26T08:55:28.326-06:00Charm Quilt Zoom Program<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgkYcKgt7MGzeTdxvb9TvPK3Z6f2q1awRRhP2qYUJl4UA4HAG5VEMz1E2cPbTpalpKDZEYPNze-1sfgVytDUlQYlnSVSlX4iZ0BkVSdE2qEcgwaTmZ3vCHkolhnbrZSbgln2fHR9_Lzwhjk4isLs_WFexOd5nuRFHm4V5Pz2EHUQl2nARRHnJ7Ii_ng/s640/Charm%20Promo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="640" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgkYcKgt7MGzeTdxvb9TvPK3Z6f2q1awRRhP2qYUJl4UA4HAG5VEMz1E2cPbTpalpKDZEYPNze-1sfgVytDUlQYlnSVSlX4iZ0BkVSdE2qEcgwaTmZ3vCHkolhnbrZSbgln2fHR9_Lzwhjk4isLs_WFexOd5nuRFHm4V5Pz2EHUQl2nARRHnJ7Ii_ng/s320/Charm%20Promo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charm Quilt ZOOM Program</div><p style="text-align: center;">Sign Ups are open</p><p style="text-align: center;">Charm Quilts 1870-2020</p><p style="text-align: center;">Collection of Dawn Cook Ronningen</p><p style="text-align: center;">Sponsored By The Minnesota Quilt Project/Minnesota Quilters</p><p style="text-align: center;">A portion of the proceeds go to The American Quilt Study Group</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Thursday, 7pm Central Time - March 2</b> - ZOOM - Will NOT be recorded Non-members $10</p><p style="text-align: center;">Use this link: <a href="https://mnquilt.org/meetings.html">https://mnquilt.org/meetings.html</a> Scroll Down to the March Meeting to Sign up</p><div style="text-align: center;">********</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Saturday, 10am Central Time, March 4</b> - In Person <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;">Recovery Church</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;">(Not recommended for Zoom/Hybrid Tech Attendance)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;">$10 for guests</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"><b>Saturday Afternoon March 4</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">In the Saturday afternoon workshop, “Charm Quilts - a Library of Fabrics”, Dawn will lead a study of the fabrics found in her charm quilts. Registration will be required.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"> Fee of $45 for MQ members and $55 for non-members. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Photographs will not be allowed - Bring a pencil and paper.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">A supply list will be provided with workshop enrollment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Hope to see you there!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Happy Stitching,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 28, 27); color: #201c1b; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Dawn</span></div><p><br /></p> <p></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-56275612420164520222023-01-20T17:01:00.003-06:002023-01-20T17:01:48.884-06:00New Book Sewing Rolls Needle Rolls and Huswifs - Now Shipping<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZQ0R3mSWDoZptrTl8hkCiSbqcMHB_aKnhzx2Qgh-oThtmz9YJcrrsejYqP-8l4ZHGI_Xs6qzmXC0lrmyoXOtO8HaT-blkWmMCoM3_IHP2WAOtk4gunuwFeEwCzmSkn3IJ-Uc5bg4o1b55M8dBYX9dr_y8kgHKTpnmO9ChAPmbbosv3QXGf2DX245Qg/s640/image5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZQ0R3mSWDoZptrTl8hkCiSbqcMHB_aKnhzx2Qgh-oThtmz9YJcrrsejYqP-8l4ZHGI_Xs6qzmXC0lrmyoXOtO8HaT-blkWmMCoM3_IHP2WAOtk4gunuwFeEwCzmSkn3IJ-Uc5bg4o1b55M8dBYX9dr_y8kgHKTpnmO9ChAPmbbosv3QXGf2DX245Qg/s320/image5.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Cover</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We are so excited to announce our new book is now shipping!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hot off the presses - it arrived 12 hours before I stepped on a plane for a symposium.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The copies I was able to carry sold in seconds.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I've been home - I'm filling wholesale and retail orders.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My support team is helping Saturday - just had to provide dinner!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's going to be a fun day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The book is 235 pages</div><div style="text-align: center;">Filled with history, vivid high resolution photography</div><div style="text-align: center;">detailed descriptions from a diverse collection dating back to the 18th century</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzxqscF4x6LozBRkuegQkGyhZKuCxudx6XD4yA_jyRlyrCc4ajWnnLkGv8Rw5nsloymI36CNq9gbusPnVxRdes105A3o2TZd6ZW9HT2g8FMwDiDWRn_1N1SQnuoM0Sa-48Et5tngn2Q2eMk2tbY1B--PSjTC76oMaJmhxezTaTRTj4FzWiorKIg0OqEg/s640/image3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzxqscF4x6LozBRkuegQkGyhZKuCxudx6XD4yA_jyRlyrCc4ajWnnLkGv8Rw5nsloymI36CNq9gbusPnVxRdes105A3o2TZd6ZW9HT2g8FMwDiDWRn_1N1SQnuoM0Sa-48Et5tngn2Q2eMk2tbY1B--PSjTC76oMaJmhxezTaTRTj4FzWiorKIg0OqEg/s320/image3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample Interior Page - Gorgeous Antiques</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Examples include basic to rare one of a kind - not just from the USA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8m-MVklgONp_t0v1F5YV_L2lvdwkSaSUBG_aL5pi-sZtYrcALzsiB8MGoJDBOh5NcTR9MDepIyMKkwZolMznu_EWhJmeMnWWaIX3INOOD9Kv20fyM_vvUjBemeQSwbMIwxBamysZKB5E42RTcubKuBR746g1m_S4859EZ7Kq7E9LZ76Ssm8oWXbklA/s640/TOC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="640" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8m-MVklgONp_t0v1F5YV_L2lvdwkSaSUBG_aL5pi-sZtYrcALzsiB8MGoJDBOh5NcTR9MDepIyMKkwZolMznu_EWhJmeMnWWaIX3INOOD9Kv20fyM_vvUjBemeQSwbMIwxBamysZKB5E42RTcubKuBR746g1m_S4859EZ7Kq7E9LZ76Ssm8oWXbklA/s320/TOC.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table of Contents</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Examples date from c.1780-c.1900</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTi63XfpNWGuF6GASIk-k-hQDleaEvqZvHiGJdRLA39LctH73UsvSJh6LgprUjffOBrnmFrU9jdqeiO9ZvEERbxyzAqi5jK_M303nc-ouxAKL-qRtVnPPBYKfw9opdahNBP69Fky8N3xF6_wimXJwiuvhuKAdrXbxJdQTKUPmGQZp12GRR_QWd4Es0Zw/s640/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTi63XfpNWGuF6GASIk-k-hQDleaEvqZvHiGJdRLA39LctH73UsvSJh6LgprUjffOBrnmFrU9jdqeiO9ZvEERbxyzAqi5jK_M303nc-ouxAKL-qRtVnPPBYKfw9opdahNBP69Fky8N3xF6_wimXJwiuvhuKAdrXbxJdQTKUPmGQZp12GRR_QWd4Es0Zw/s320/image2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Index - for help looking up topics<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rBreok-1xFt-NeoWTgHjBlSlDwJI7nPXeTxdcedWM8mBnw51WC8Q6qSR0UBjnG6fBltbu201OWMub5y8VmQo8z8wYPdKAF7k3Zh1kT9e1QgBZL1IBgEugLbNV1wbnp72AVz7f9aP-MGkmz8ZrdrRGoaRJu8qy1-O1RI8NGywV-nHEo480mpP_1hZvw/s640/image1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rBreok-1xFt-NeoWTgHjBlSlDwJI7nPXeTxdcedWM8mBnw51WC8Q6qSR0UBjnG6fBltbu201OWMub5y8VmQo8z8wYPdKAF7k3Zh1kT9e1QgBZL1IBgEugLbNV1wbnp72AVz7f9aP-MGkmz8ZrdrRGoaRJu8qy1-O1RI8NGywV-nHEo480mpP_1hZvw/s320/image1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back Cover - sturdy packaging for mailing</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This book will not be sold through distributors or Amazon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We chose to print with a local union shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Union Certified - Livable Wage) </div><div style="text-align: center;">We are selling wholesale to small businesses in the USA.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Inquires Welcome!</div><div style="text-align: center;">International Postage is available - Private message or email us.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please be patient - International Orders take time to complete customs forms.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Link to our Etsy Shop</b>: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377486272/new-book-sewing-rolls-needle-rolls-and?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=collector+with+needle&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&bes=1&organic_search_click=1" target="_blank"> HERE</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is a short video in the listing where I flip through the pages to give you an idea of the interior.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please let me know if you have any questions!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Regards,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dawn</div><p></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-57944175484291574482022-11-01T13:19:00.000-05:002022-11-01T13:19:12.857-05:00Catherine’s Pin Cushion<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHGGOGBne0cQTFb7qPIMGMZbarcwsOSzLBpELtS2QWUUpmGzJJp4M9xJ6tuQQq3qMU0dWiQVG-W5rccbVFYEVF2pHoNvKulmE3YP6sdykoJDKooQ3fi0X7W68sEwlAJnDxuW3hbB1cNQ_bzOvw7tBiN-fMcX9_PrRlLMhblB8Vrf5eJWPAdN92JRll6Q/s1578/40D9906B-71C2-47FD-BF9A-76940A5C1239.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1578" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHGGOGBne0cQTFb7qPIMGMZbarcwsOSzLBpELtS2QWUUpmGzJJp4M9xJ6tuQQq3qMU0dWiQVG-W5rccbVFYEVF2pHoNvKulmE3YP6sdykoJDKooQ3fi0X7W68sEwlAJnDxuW3hbB1cNQ_bzOvw7tBiN-fMcX9_PrRlLMhblB8Vrf5eJWPAdN92JRll6Q/s320/40D9906B-71C2-47FD-BF9A-76940A5C1239.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> This is Catherine’s pin cushion from c.1855. <p></p><p>Her quilt, Catherine’s Garden is one of many quilts we’ve patterned and reproduced. Whenever I buy a quilt I try to gather as much as I can about the original maker - it’s special to have Catherine’s pin cushion. My Catherine’s Garden reproduction quilt was chosen as the International Quilt Festival 2022 Signature quilt. Quite wonderful! The pattern includes all of the hand quilting lines from the original. I used them in my reproduction. </p><p>To celebrate, we have reduced the price of our digital pattern for our Noah and Matilda quilt.</p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1334781499/noah-and-matilda-quilt-digital-instant?click_key=a92ff44453ddf590749c5f4bfc4f8c6bd4815245%3A1334781499&click_sum=2f1b0630&ref=shop_home_active_2&sts=1" target="_blank">Link To Listing</a><br /></p><p>We also made a single file digital pattern for a smaller version of Catherine’s Garden - called Catherine’s Flowers.</p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1321542318/catherines-flowers-applique-quilt?click_key=8028ae95e83fb07cf57f339e2d345024cb4e9941%3A1321542318&click_sum=5559fa03&ref=related-3&sts=1" target="_blank">Link To Listing</a><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0n5sjtJ0NfcjWOrlyueB7pTUMKkjMx9_z5z4nG8H2wj6tsKOMxhqCrF18p-mH2DJZFzAbqKMxJpaqOWERAsuNDoSGvKtEJlMoM-AUZtdCzx2J92lwQo_kTzL4qhkLbXlAjOXYAkQwLXAzv1zYXb97-grNw7OqqqCrZdno4jhJGyOEYU2PkeSIIYjqA/s3659/5D74C06F-BF27-4DEB-B0F4-574AFD066027.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3659" data-original-width="3646" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0n5sjtJ0NfcjWOrlyueB7pTUMKkjMx9_z5z4nG8H2wj6tsKOMxhqCrF18p-mH2DJZFzAbqKMxJpaqOWERAsuNDoSGvKtEJlMoM-AUZtdCzx2J92lwQo_kTzL4qhkLbXlAjOXYAkQwLXAzv1zYXb97-grNw7OqqqCrZdno4jhJGyOEYU2PkeSIIYjqA/s320/5D74C06F-BF27-4DEB-B0F4-574AFD066027.jpeg" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished quilt hand stitched by Shona in Colorado</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>If you are going to Houston, please stop by the exhibit and say hello! At 1:00 Saturday and Sunday we will do an exhibit talk with some of the the other makers! Hope to see you there.</p><p>Happy Stitching! </p><p>Dawn</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-93-RUZAv64sH6tJUQUGHO2SVg6fad80pwFNrxXN5OsqhjWVKklPbKFL3aNbyHrZzjKLK4DUk_TmitxVHtkMMmT3lM9GkKKMsakNf8ypXOFlcc3_hJud8C5qOCbbXupNBeFW0-lyaB7fsNycdzs3yjWJS4-z2LBXBJOG0TNFS2--2KBWv-trjwzwgQ/s3072/0A6537F3-725F-473F-B9FD-B894B6B40106.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-93-RUZAv64sH6tJUQUGHO2SVg6fad80pwFNrxXN5OsqhjWVKklPbKFL3aNbyHrZzjKLK4DUk_TmitxVHtkMMmT3lM9GkKKMsakNf8ypXOFlcc3_hJud8C5qOCbbXupNBeFW0-lyaB7fsNycdzs3yjWJS4-z2LBXBJOG0TNFS2--2KBWv-trjwzwgQ/s320/0A6537F3-725F-473F-B9FD-B894B6B40106.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-69855315649114297652022-08-23T11:00:00.003-05:002022-08-23T11:00:40.569-05:00Mary Witherwax Swap<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ_X_GR4AqUJnIwkVfDoXx0oiHgPudfWVcv42yx3OGMrjwEdZALD7Zt6IFqNG3z0ThL2f6dSl-kgyEoPC8K-HUtZSFaUry3P-5Jmz87NcTBCU4krst3vWyLx1ahXXjbPtWvzyW2IOBy-n28KNFpWzLFim9YYEMN2vl7B9_kJbgRU58JlHxoJw1uO3jg/s4032/3175CF41-D468-4B7A-B329-5202A7FC444B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ_X_GR4AqUJnIwkVfDoXx0oiHgPudfWVcv42yx3OGMrjwEdZALD7Zt6IFqNG3z0ThL2f6dSl-kgyEoPC8K-HUtZSFaUry3P-5Jmz87NcTBCU4krst3vWyLx1ahXXjbPtWvzyW2IOBy-n28KNFpWzLFim9YYEMN2vl7B9_kJbgRU58JlHxoJw1uO3jg/s320/3175CF41-D468-4B7A-B329-5202A7FC444B.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">My friend Deb told me about a swap she and her stitching friends are doing. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Of course, we love that they chose Mary Witherwax blocks!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Her group has existed for years, bonded in friendship and love. </p><p style="text-align: center;">They’ve moved all over the country and still retreat together when they can.</p><p style="text-align: center;">They all do hand appliqué and don’t have too many ‘rules’ for the swap.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Having a history of many group projects they know what they like.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Their ground fabrics will all be scrappy shirtings - each member making duplicates of the same blocks.</p><p style="text-align: center;">In the end - they will each have a quilt - and more memories stitched in every block.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Deb has promised some progress photos - watch this space! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Link to digital pattern or book: <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/mary-witherwax.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Karen (Log Cabin Quilter) made her Mary Witherwax in French General fabrics.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It is in our exhibit this fall in Houston, “Antique Appliqué Revisited”</p><p style="text-align: center;">Happy Stitching,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Dawn</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-30286861410824511312022-08-16T12:36:00.000-05:002022-08-16T12:36:06.745-05:00What An Honor<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b> What an HONOR!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmwzqhu2dfxl0LlDWMbTQzseQ4g0xoyRt6PuJVk2FIQCVrgnmpSIC3GTR8_7LVaDExtf5Z-xj2keDyppfkc5hpySPPd7ZAVtwxEUy7iMnORAvXfT5drFEySrXrCISmKquyBhUDVXclJyOrcxxVR4wLF1nHzwpkjcnPuLIY1D_H3MhI_-0dV2WY7ZB_A/s3072/phonto%20copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmwzqhu2dfxl0LlDWMbTQzseQ4g0xoyRt6PuJVk2FIQCVrgnmpSIC3GTR8_7LVaDExtf5Z-xj2keDyppfkc5hpySPPd7ZAVtwxEUy7iMnORAvXfT5drFEySrXrCISmKquyBhUDVXclJyOrcxxVR4wLF1nHzwpkjcnPuLIY1D_H3MhI_-0dV2WY7ZB_A/s320/phonto%20copy.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Friday was a wild day - the kind that takes your breath away!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had an email from International Quilt Festival.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I quickly opened it hoping all was well with the quilts for my exhibit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The quilts were all been shipped to Houston from all over the US & Canada in June.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was an email advising me my Catherine's Garden quilt was chosen </div><div style="text-align: center;">as the 2022 Signature Quilt!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We exchanged contracts and it was announced in a matter of a few hours!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did I say Wow?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wasn't even aware that was a possibility - I've learned much about the process.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the antique quilt from our collection:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1Ei24MBQSO-qbljxlrLFPlBvxSVZ3BegYv3ZJe64fhGzNCXOt64VXGbefeNO6_qzMIuQYl-A95y25J_lllTzy2dVuyTnDFXd0r6ynPtSFLx7yC3sZ4TSqtkkigqNtrjAYPZLI4MOrjGbxfxohl_zjKeeOEA4gyw_rBB6bbMElgegB8x89kvF6gFWRg/s1447/IMG_8913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1Ei24MBQSO-qbljxlrLFPlBvxSVZ3BegYv3ZJe64fhGzNCXOt64VXGbefeNO6_qzMIuQYl-A95y25J_lllTzy2dVuyTnDFXd0r6ynPtSFLx7yC3sZ4TSqtkkigqNtrjAYPZLI4MOrjGbxfxohl_zjKeeOEA4gyw_rBB6bbMElgegB8x89kvF6gFWRg/s320/IMG_8913.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chrome Yellow Ground Fabric</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are going to Houston please stop and say hello!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be at the exhibit at 1pm Saturday - for sure for an exhibit talk.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be there others times as well - we can also setup a time to meet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of the quilts are precious - so much history and so many stories to tell!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned to learn why my husband calls the antique Catherine - His</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of several stories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pattern Page:<a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/our-quilt-patterns.html" target="_blank"> HERE</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We also did a BOM program with the flower blocks <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/catherines-garden-on-point-2015-bom.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Past blog posts about Catherine: <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/search?q=Catherine" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Happy Stitching,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Dawn</p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-86982710021090907762022-08-10T14:33:00.000-05:002022-08-10T14:33:00.468-05:00Antique Applique Revisited Houston Here We Come<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxS_eQSHCq00lZAMzfHsYqkoCcuzgydJUNHnmiYKftJQOZJFQE4Ou6qefPcTEtClfym8spH21NBFDqxEL8aLyj-QvwenMCbVm45x1JA1eKieL2ElLLEevWk67lLo6RPlAbQdV4w9uYhGvk8DdzN5P7h97_Ucx-svDxo3kofi8vZLUaKIh3j3RBTPE0Wg/s3072/phonto.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxS_eQSHCq00lZAMzfHsYqkoCcuzgydJUNHnmiYKftJQOZJFQE4Ou6qefPcTEtClfym8spH21NBFDqxEL8aLyj-QvwenMCbVm45x1JA1eKieL2ElLLEevWk67lLo6RPlAbQdV4w9uYhGvk8DdzN5P7h97_Ucx-svDxo3kofi8vZLUaKIh3j3RBTPE0Wg/s320/phonto.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> If you are going to Houston Quilt Festival this year I hope you will stop by and say hello!</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I will be in the special exhibits area. We can even setup a specific time to meet.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We will have some 'exhibit talks' to tell about the quilts as well!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Happy Stitching!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dawn</span></p><p><br /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-64503236482181131032022-04-18T10:08:00.000-05:002022-04-18T10:08:10.930-05:00Piecework Bodkin Holder Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The summer 2022 edition of Piecework magazine is hitting the stands April 26, 2022.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DOeXtp15JK6s6wutAwMn-rgyqeZRvt9uhjgL_nkKF69CNTmS8Cy2JapO4knkRUyIYnXzm4Znzwh5yl1-d1OxReIzumOa0-bNP1oQf-WpNUlLC6MmgP13LkUtCrOZ17rKrIsqicYNfEdrnVujkMbcQUccZ9kDiifRWQ8Twm7HtFSFsykgH4aQRHdjlQ/s320/image0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="320" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DOeXtp15JK6s6wutAwMn-rgyqeZRvt9uhjgL_nkKF69CNTmS8Cy2JapO4knkRUyIYnXzm4Znzwh5yl1-d1OxReIzumOa0-bNP1oQf-WpNUlLC6MmgP13LkUtCrOZ17rKrIsqicYNfEdrnVujkMbcQUccZ9kDiifRWQ8Twm7HtFSFsykgH4aQRHdjlQ/s1600/image0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I am so excited to have an article AND pattern in this issue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While bodkins are covered in my book, "Antique American Needlework Tools" I didn't have room to dive as deep as I would have liked. Also included is the pattern to make the sweet floral trim bodkin holder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition to bodkin history and the bodkin bolster instructions, there are several photos of bodkins and bodkin holders for inspiration. Including a special Mother of Pearl Royal Palais Etui set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_u5acZj4WkSD-KV22tULB-u3yZv699y5_894mXzI2soQCx267nGhZ7CVTFH9VtKibXSuQADgJM6-iB976IuVl8k-canoPcKSgYO-40ENJB3FSvbRsC_t2p9ubSmG9IjBeTuP0xGB1hi9rC-NPTKAkQxff8gGz3nNPDgPtkJzbUzdCnJSe9s6WbXrZTw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_u5acZj4WkSD-KV22tULB-u3yZv699y5_894mXzI2soQCx267nGhZ7CVTFH9VtKibXSuQADgJM6-iB976IuVl8k-canoPcKSgYO-40ENJB3FSvbRsC_t2p9ubSmG9IjBeTuP0xGB1hi9rC-NPTKAkQxff8gGz3nNPDgPtkJzbUzdCnJSe9s6WbXrZTw" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I know many of you are makers - so we also put together a few kits from vintage supplies to reproduce the bodkin holders. You supply the bodkins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One kit makes 2 bodkins, one of each style <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1215962121/bodkin-holders-kit-to-create-2?click_key=58ada8f09ca499f57b1fc13f528aa15ef91a42ff%3A1215962121&click_sum=543e1317&ref=shop_home_active_1&sts=1" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <i> (Note: Because the skirt braid is antique, colors in the kits will vary)</i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />You can embellish them with many stitches, or none! Lot's of ideas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUu_nZiBQDneNGSMbhhpT0Zd4yngbHsVl1pKcBvGb91sfxWdaNVXUF1jIiHNs6o9-sUtLBaDCyiGOwBIYgvhhGG73ekyxKgkRAteSHfuS3FZly2GV0l10l-cIqN0INskgVaLBASt4HTDDicI2-2-g7n4F1Mgf9GIzPTxsPe3lgn7IidKXhFDX6hV-0Lg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUu_nZiBQDneNGSMbhhpT0Zd4yngbHsVl1pKcBvGb91sfxWdaNVXUF1jIiHNs6o9-sUtLBaDCyiGOwBIYgvhhGG73ekyxKgkRAteSHfuS3FZly2GV0l10l-cIqN0INskgVaLBASt4HTDDicI2-2-g7n4F1Mgf9GIzPTxsPe3lgn7IidKXhFDX6hV-0Lg" width="249" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJZmthciocXMDtOsqgP2VJ9Siye6XeVKGYqz3fDc1QRt4eYOo8pR6C3-K8Ux8XWi04o0zgTWF5P6wmI3UNglw8C6Z5EmxIt3rHqz61vF6pXAuuGzws082SEHvdR_DNk3MPxy1581u5_VP_18D0bo9i4JeHBXvKZDLWpgNxjQ3WobJHpe24e2ddc6l63A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJZmthciocXMDtOsqgP2VJ9Siye6XeVKGYqz3fDc1QRt4eYOo8pR6C3-K8Ux8XWi04o0zgTWF5P6wmI3UNglw8C6Z5EmxIt3rHqz61vF6pXAuuGzws082SEHvdR_DNk3MPxy1581u5_VP_18D0bo9i4JeHBXvKZDLWpgNxjQ3WobJHpe24e2ddc6l63A" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Kit Contents: Pattern, supplies to make 2 bodkin holders</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>*You supply basic sewing supplies; sewing needle, thread etc.</i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look for this cover:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97uWwgFo0EPI5ZyYC2RL6LWqToCz1N7GxeclY5dEK_5UeerDo9RoYZIfdnllijEjPpZ2LCVULeAeNf1y11J4-gcbINbIjb76sWzCoc2txuDCKtb_qN1tETFB6MhP2NM3ar-AxS-2kpVg4PEwTUKDTaxaDSNW7z0AIfqilMwjAWyxv1TZArfsU_7ts3w/s320/image0-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="241" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97uWwgFo0EPI5ZyYC2RL6LWqToCz1N7GxeclY5dEK_5UeerDo9RoYZIfdnllijEjPpZ2LCVULeAeNf1y11J4-gcbINbIjb76sWzCoc2txuDCKtb_qN1tETFB6MhP2NM3ar-AxS-2kpVg4PEwTUKDTaxaDSNW7z0AIfqilMwjAWyxv1TZArfsU_7ts3w/s1600/image0-2.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Paper or Digital)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Subscribe and Buy the issue <a href="https://shop.longthreadmedia.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Stitching!</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dawn</span></div><p><br /></p></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-27643979708478658432022-02-06T14:36:00.002-06:002022-02-06T14:36:57.564-06:00New Book Mary Witherwax<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx66A53TY3JW1stSNfpWfy0icqR6EmC0j-eMIVzBnis4kjKPi9Xqp9R5fQk93S2VN5j_LB0NZzDHHdMUJAO2OvgpO93XXuk3QspfG0pZLA2ckOIjXSEch_7r8y95budUdItmn1zK7O7jKGe9sfRzgFZm5IvXKR4a8hh9Nx7Auzc_5YjlxQk5JTVX4xJg=s1799" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx66A53TY3JW1stSNfpWfy0icqR6EmC0j-eMIVzBnis4kjKPi9Xqp9R5fQk93S2VN5j_LB0NZzDHHdMUJAO2OvgpO93XXuk3QspfG0pZLA2ckOIjXSEch_7r8y95budUdItmn1zK7O7jKGe9sfRzgFZm5IvXKR4a8hh9Nx7Auzc_5YjlxQk5JTVX4xJg=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Mary Witherwax Front Cover</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We are so pleased to announce the release of our new book, "Mary Witherwax". </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">She's a generous and full book at 138 pages!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">There are full color photos as well as a gallery of finished quilts. The finished examples include bed and wall sized quilts. We include the history of the original quilt, as we know it today.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Full size patterns include the full alphabet to use your name like Mary and I did. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Also included are some alternate applique blocks to add to the fun.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Over 165 blocks + Full Alphabet + Full Border</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Pattern pages are single side printed. </span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Ideal for red work as well</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">White comb bound for full 360 degree opening on a light box. </span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Pattern pages are printed single sided</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDlxJpHMw9x5nydKIyZ75JdZuAuPgqqOYRjK46x4bo7qtEuFYytGc1HvrJmKCh-3nysRS0WcGIU4oLpc5HJ4_Hae8s_MXm6aVbDqCzBOHhuQJ8hIvxloO50cCOemvAD8hJORTdamDrelxnvqVOs1-VEIFEyEvJUcWW7qRga2ilRf6fHfnelJW2efHn2g=s1799" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDlxJpHMw9x5nydKIyZ75JdZuAuPgqqOYRjK46x4bo7qtEuFYytGc1HvrJmKCh-3nysRS0WcGIU4oLpc5HJ4_Hae8s_MXm6aVbDqCzBOHhuQJ8hIvxloO50cCOemvAD8hJORTdamDrelxnvqVOs1-VEIFEyEvJUcWW7qRga2ilRf6fHfnelJW2efHn2g=s320" width="256" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">The back cover includes a portion of my reproduction. My son wants this one so I will ba adding some extra hand quilting to the alternate blocks. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKkc3kgBKrYZtVlMEoYutPRSLQkcroI9JhkN67XjDloPpsC0u-OY-nrk1KJLD4dxUIseTv056mDxPtxwtSJjEdrB1uWjN6JwlBdIk2NGhaxqb9orzOjQR9B6uiejEYdFgAsHpIAxtfAz5mZJAls_5ijIdszUNFTcGCuTTgYoigJ9I2rWWuFLj4X_WXNQ=s1799" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKkc3kgBKrYZtVlMEoYutPRSLQkcroI9JhkN67XjDloPpsC0u-OY-nrk1KJLD4dxUIseTv056mDxPtxwtSJjEdrB1uWjN6JwlBdIk2NGhaxqb9orzOjQR9B6uiejEYdFgAsHpIAxtfAz5mZJAls_5ijIdszUNFTcGCuTTgYoigJ9I2rWWuFLj4X_WXNQ=s320" width="256" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">We are so proud to be partnering with a local publisher; a union certified B Corp.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">This means they pay a livable wage to people in my community. No off-shore work waiting on a ship in the ocean. They understand the art and craft community and were very supportive through the entire process. We had some delays due to Covid and paper supplies which is why we didn't do any early announcements.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNGwknuHZufgAnJf0PMYCAEisgENZ1QWx4rPGMUAQrHmiX5-YYNUSnb0DhZ-BFBVMHojm72xufY4rHqcreIofXvUGoxBu0LXj9aNn7iipuGK3h5wZSm5k1jzvpDnQvbIpmusgs4jnyOmzjgUQg1Qa0PxPDoXu0gZ_nEzGJ6Y70c9jBiQV7F7JN2kvbVw=s2498" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2498" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNGwknuHZufgAnJf0PMYCAEisgENZ1QWx4rPGMUAQrHmiX5-YYNUSnb0DhZ-BFBVMHojm72xufY4rHqcreIofXvUGoxBu0LXj9aNn7iipuGK3h5wZSm5k1jzvpDnQvbIpmusgs4jnyOmzjgUQg1Qa0PxPDoXu0gZ_nEzGJ6Y70c9jBiQV7F7JN2kvbVw=s320" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Mary Withwax by Karen Beigh - Log Cabin Quilter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mary Witherwax blocks look great in many fabrics.This beautiful example is made in French General prints. Instead of an appliqué border, Karen used a gorgeous French General print. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEH6f4tPu1C3LO10t4KTC4DuUwe7OjFO8Sof_dvai40k2Lyze9khx89dGJvqbvDzscI3g0YWAKhl4P0GIZRpyhB5XKc_eijhEC-JABu-REoUI3fC08BSVStFn1zahWvRyzskaCoWdyhu2zkWjnqUjnEk2msX-H7lf3Td10dDsgiIBHIRGj5OGVvQ5KgQ=s1636" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1636" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEH6f4tPu1C3LO10t4KTC4DuUwe7OjFO8Sof_dvai40k2Lyze9khx89dGJvqbvDzscI3g0YWAKhl4P0GIZRpyhB5XKc_eijhEC-JABu-REoUI3fC08BSVStFn1zahWvRyzskaCoWdyhu2zkWjnqUjnEk2msX-H7lf3Td10dDsgiIBHIRGj5OGVvQ5KgQ=s320" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A few of Mary's blocks in red work</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mary's blocks also lend themselves to red work (or blue work, or...). It was so much fun to stitch Mary's designs and think about her work.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We hope you give the book a try - we think you will love it and find many uses for the 165+ blocks. The digital pattern is available - but is not the same as the book. If you ordered the paper pattern (from 2018) please contact me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You can order the book <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1165148703/mary-witherwax-applique-quilt-book" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for reading along today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Stitching!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dawn</span></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-85160402332909360352021-11-17T13:38:00.004-06:002021-11-17T13:38:52.656-06:00Tis The Season<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZUkIwumX3kGd66WO2qFf7tTJ7qHQW4C30g43TqQbZMF1PBpJeQ5Y5IDlnavFytdlkuTh5tdxE_jgPfxEgm-yDVnp6UhSHIG8NkpHdU5-UUS5Q_Iktk3VZMneEUK3dFOed1OytUnkvrYY/" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZUkIwumX3kGd66WO2qFf7tTJ7qHQW4C30g43TqQbZMF1PBpJeQ5Y5IDlnavFytdlkuTh5tdxE_jgPfxEgm-yDVnp6UhSHIG8NkpHdU5-UUS5Q_Iktk3VZMneEUK3dFOed1OytUnkvrYY/" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hazel 6 months old</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Seems the holidays have come earlier this year! We are busier than ever.</p><p>Maybe it's the new kitten we adopted? Or maybe, we have adapted the slower pace forced from Covid surges. </p><p><br /></p><p>Either way - we are looking forward to new projects and new opportunities in 2022! Watch this space for more details.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I was pleased with Carol's mention of my social media posts in Issue 146 of Quiltmania. It was fun to see which thumbnail photos she selected. It was a complete surprise to me!</p><p>More on this issue <a href="https://www.quiltmania-inc.us/boutique/magazines/quiltmania/quiltmania-146/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9W_WW2ETNrDuqonAz-y6q8Ip7_mxioraeuih1HKxzdt43LQXXDnPstFrZbtbt8hDEPqA2AVZhm57jvWqJl-qIfYDeRbijvkpG_ePKxgyJPdiKyS6P9icBW3fR7dtux5Edc0iyy448Fba/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="658" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9W_WW2ETNrDuqonAz-y6q8Ip7_mxioraeuih1HKxzdt43LQXXDnPstFrZbtbt8hDEPqA2AVZhm57jvWqJl-qIfYDeRbijvkpG_ePKxgyJPdiKyS6P9icBW3fR7dtux5Edc0iyy448Fba/w195-h400/Quiltmania.jpg" width="195" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are six other people mentioned as well<br />as all the content providers in past issues and those<br />coming up in future issues!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I've been contributing to the Piecework Magazine blog. There is a wealth of information on the blog with several contributors and numerous topics. <a href="https://pieceworkmagazine.com/author/dawn-cook-ronningen/1/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlS4LdDUfkXVMUTQpGvujYg3_Y5V48Gt-y1qcH9ywkFYnAs7pNuGx4ahivI51W-vBseKvGFWiuk9R11gWb1K0pSz-9sWT_ZYhL6PTYIenwXOZ23A2-ccIoVFf0YlS-uWCqphHrUJctKDY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1363" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlS4LdDUfkXVMUTQpGvujYg3_Y5V48Gt-y1qcH9ywkFYnAs7pNuGx4ahivI51W-vBseKvGFWiuk9R11gWb1K0pSz-9sWT_ZYhL6PTYIenwXOZ23A2-ccIoVFf0YlS-uWCqphHrUJctKDY/" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've returned to some cross stitch projects. It adds to the variety in between my quilting projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This recent finish is 'Mary Hart' stitched on 52/60 count - an uneven linen using Gloriana variegated silk threads. Framed in walnut stained tiger maple - she's tiny at 5". I can hold her in the palm of my hand.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7SDkNCh-lFZZgz3q5vcKM9Wa2TlXC3gBzfvV6oh3QW7bxX2KdCjhPXsWXVvevqy0yh2TPGSYQVnTus-ABtLflt9QDDaW3eRGiOKNEeFUzgOETH1L724fg-lY19Los3jcQKnmAXVKOEH9/s1188/Sampler.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7SDkNCh-lFZZgz3q5vcKM9Wa2TlXC3gBzfvV6oh3QW7bxX2KdCjhPXsWXVvevqy0yh2TPGSYQVnTus-ABtLflt9QDDaW3eRGiOKNEeFUzgOETH1L724fg-lY19Los3jcQKnmAXVKOEH9/s320/Sampler.jpeg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart by GigiR - kitted by The Attic, Mesa AZ</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter bought her first home and has discovered the joys of gardening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her older home has a few apple trees. We did a joint project, making hard cider. It's bottled now conditioning with the 'tasting' planned for Thanksgiving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TWSO8uFw6Jai4cWdlKzuaXCUpKqSR7GQCWJAdFsIV7D4AcCLnVFy9V-7J1mIeWjNPpgG1HJKL8J1-FpivjVww_12v__8fk9XGMkOOXN9SaPyPcoazmxrIdRKSpZMCCrYL7XvYepzDHlM/s1080/Hard+Cider.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TWSO8uFw6Jai4cWdlKzuaXCUpKqSR7GQCWJAdFsIV7D4AcCLnVFy9V-7J1mIeWjNPpgG1HJKL8J1-FpivjVww_12v__8fk9XGMkOOXN9SaPyPcoazmxrIdRKSpZMCCrYL7XvYepzDHlM/s320/Hard+Cider.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hard Cider </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My big push is to finish my Fig Leaf and Flowers quilt this calendar year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm enjoying all the motifs in the quilting; Circles, hearts, feathered wreathes and more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More photos and pattern <a href="http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/2020/05/new-pattern-fig-leaf-and-flowers.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcJhfL99Fb4GbS4CIW62v6EDKoQm6w4b1bYXkl0HgVhABDGyBhiWvRweBiAWGITtG4NOZPU5_kILH5Bnt12EEPe8PiDyjo508ujpPHa6YUCXqKyjyPEYikZrXwW5DQjVbAtiR45OqJ6Fb/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcJhfL99Fb4GbS4CIW62v6EDKoQm6w4b1bYXkl0HgVhABDGyBhiWvRweBiAWGITtG4NOZPU5_kILH5Bnt12EEPe8PiDyjo508ujpPHa6YUCXqKyjyPEYikZrXwW5DQjVbAtiR45OqJ6Fb/" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am planning on a red reproduction print binding</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first event of 2022 is online with the San Francisco School of Needlework.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Registration details are <a href="https://sfneedleworkanddesign.org/events/antique-american-needlework-tools-by-dawn-cook-ronningen-webinar-lecture/" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="https://sfneedleworkanddesign.org/events/antique-american-needlework-tools-by-dawn-cook-ronningen-webinar-lecture/" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sfneedleworkanddesign.org/events/antique-american-needlework-tools-by-dawn-cook-ronningen-webinar-lecture/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKNPbqIBAzoj75_N_p9R2QoMI9cZXDd603Njl_yWUco1Gt1pdlbzhKcgw6FSzc6Ma8xWlfzANffFq0jQfuhDk4gAhrj79OsgycsTwd-j-CWTFM0K-_qstC1-fiZQcghywwYgaySD-E4oa/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKNPbqIBAzoj75_N_p9R2QoMI9cZXDd603Njl_yWUco1Gt1pdlbzhKcgw6FSzc6Ma8xWlfzANffFq0jQfuhDk4gAhrj79OsgycsTwd-j-CWTFM0K-_qstC1-fiZQcghywwYgaySD-E4oa/w400-h300/dawncook4.jpeg.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Thanks for reading!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great November - I hope it includes some stitching time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dawn</div><p></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-70489024237687876032021-08-12T12:10:00.000-05:002021-08-12T12:10:10.124-05:00San Francisco School of Needlework Virtual Opportunity<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1YcbktdTyjD8G3Giz5U2lDnxWSi0folFneth8tATVczboedBlyWlmiMMJKPpGvPdhlfyzfyjrykNSLf6ymPMjG54f6WpXT1JT6l81CQkEC_lzTMrajYdbZrBzn8Iulcm8cvte6Hab-D0/s2048/78CF656E-FCE8-46B4-B241-3B67EB7ECEC4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1YcbktdTyjD8G3Giz5U2lDnxWSi0folFneth8tATVczboedBlyWlmiMMJKPpGvPdhlfyzfyjrykNSLf6ymPMjG54f6WpXT1JT6l81CQkEC_lzTMrajYdbZrBzn8Iulcm8cvte6Hab-D0/s320/78CF656E-FCE8-46B4-B241-3B67EB7ECEC4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been invited to give a virtual webinar for the San Francisco School of Needlework! <p></p><p><i><b>January 26, 2022 </b></i></p><p>I am so pleased to work with them. Love their promotion of handwork and history.</p><p>Enrollment is limited, registration is now open.</p><p>Click here for the link to Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antique-american-needlework-tools-by-dawn-cook-ronningen-tickets-166837787313?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>More details and photos on the registration page.</p><p>Be sure and let me know if you have questions.</p><p>Happy Stitching!</p><p>Dawn</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Other Links:</u></b></p><p>Check their Facebook page and website for more virtual opportunities, exhibits and workshops!</p><p>(2022 events are not on the website yet - so you get the first opportunity to register)</p><p><a href="https://sfneedleworkanddesign.org/">https://sfneedleworkanddesign.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/196546795834548/?ref=newsfeed">https://www.facebook.com/events/196546795834548/?ref=newsfeed</a></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-36672290254570748292021-04-12T16:26:00.006-05:002021-04-12T16:26:50.857-05:00Piecework Summer 2021 Issue and In Process<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNlNlDOnxmpkmMKYLRDthHv6ZHtwuKGdZtP0LnlLEBTCFi6dbUgOidkzFnJSZGXlb5XrCnldJSewiDw5uRZ7woqIvskHoPpImEORvJcU0apfyKovMs7fiUp-r3MkPrqUog_aHfUSH6KKb/s2048/Spools_Red.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1943" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNlNlDOnxmpkmMKYLRDthHv6ZHtwuKGdZtP0LnlLEBTCFi6dbUgOidkzFnJSZGXlb5XrCnldJSewiDw5uRZ7woqIvskHoPpImEORvJcU0apfyKovMs7fiUp-r3MkPrqUog_aHfUSH6KKb/s320/Spools_Red.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been keeping busy - stitching and writing.</div><p></p></blockquote><p>My virtual programs have been fun - allowing me to present to and hear from enthusiasts all over the world. I have more virtual programs coming up - see the 'virtual programs tab on my blog header.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKeEocQ09umaiuZSDaDClv5yoXYr-uAd429eRIp0IF_zUvAxzhpuopMK6GOiUWKXF_aeHEKnCDrRWZdH-pHjJah8FtwVkrBgJJKr06SMOoku964K8QkH7cK94qsJoAQXX7ACfQMhfXugA/s2048/PinBall_Penns.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKeEocQ09umaiuZSDaDClv5yoXYr-uAd429eRIp0IF_zUvAxzhpuopMK6GOiUWKXF_aeHEKnCDrRWZdH-pHjJah8FtwVkrBgJJKr06SMOoku964K8QkH7cK94qsJoAQXX7ACfQMhfXugA/s320/PinBall_Penns.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pin Ball Grouping</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In June I will be presenting at the Penn Dry Goods Event</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can still register for many wonderful programs click <a href="http://www.schwenkfelder.com/Penn-Market/registration.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In July I am doing an event for the Southern Maine Chapter EGA - Private Event</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Contact me about doing a program for your group!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSRryFRpx3oUBLAra-8H-kYETMRNB19gxdrEOQQdufYO2VpIwan9gAEmrM-SJiwcvaWGb6M3OFFV-W79HNZI2qAZC8754gwh8a-nsajr_lUWkGSHySduSVwvoLs4bqUU93PKQLf0nuT6g/s1773/Cover_2021.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1773" data-original-width="1297" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSRryFRpx3oUBLAra-8H-kYETMRNB19gxdrEOQQdufYO2VpIwan9gAEmrM-SJiwcvaWGb6M3OFFV-W79HNZI2qAZC8754gwh8a-nsajr_lUWkGSHySduSVwvoLs4bqUU93PKQLf0nuT6g/s320/Cover_2021.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so happy with the feature in Piecework Magazine </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...about me. (she says blushing)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They make it so easy - each month they feature someone from their contributing community.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The questions and photos allow you to see a bit more of my studio space</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and learn more about me. I have never had anything written about me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cJhSZhLVO_QFlCp3uyUsrJWlyrWRXD4ebwo53UMErOVatBZ9nyYycnTsOdIavMxJWLuXZpqwzn9BZ6eupuZxYsE0IZ9OaxzHjxVx_zpMjH7uwe8D_X0qU87nyOgG76-WOHMeJSfjP-Ex/s1975/Article_SMalls.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1975" data-original-width="1449" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cJhSZhLVO_QFlCp3uyUsrJWlyrWRXD4ebwo53UMErOVatBZ9nyYycnTsOdIavMxJWLuXZpqwzn9BZ6eupuZxYsE0IZ9OaxzHjxVx_zpMjH7uwe8D_X0qU87nyOgG76-WOHMeJSfjP-Ex/s320/Article_SMalls.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shared a few smalls from my collection </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well as some pieces I made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHXVPj6RA9ocXQxjItL-ATqJlCMCBpOx7k2lhfd1cCoscmcg8jXzzQKguV83oWEQ8I7RZlVITGrBaQ6k11561QJ5J7sp0a28MxQmq6v5ngy75_6q6789kZiJGhVz5UDqcya16BRqm8NKT/s1195/Francyne.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="1195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHXVPj6RA9ocXQxjItL-ATqJlCMCBpOx7k2lhfd1cCoscmcg8jXzzQKguV83oWEQ8I7RZlVITGrBaQ6k11561QJ5J7sp0a28MxQmq6v5ngy75_6q6789kZiJGhVz5UDqcya16BRqm8NKT/s320/Francyne.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also in the Summer 2021 issue is reader Francyne's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sewing roll done from my pattern in a previous issue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both issues are available - use the link if you are not a subscriber</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Link to Piecework Magazine: <a href="https://pieceworkmagazine.com" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0QC9EP6lmKhNXTbyH-kuWkIKQSn7_npiSGcvu8bqExM-pG62KpjPeO_DXi39WVTqL5U8lChBKKME4OlWuUTL8pWmG7M6OMgtYKMkQ8nD8OoqMZPvaLjWnDRDExgtqaYgeLxXCkUV1FrJ/s2048/Doll_Grouping.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0QC9EP6lmKhNXTbyH-kuWkIKQSn7_npiSGcvu8bqExM-pG62KpjPeO_DXi39WVTqL5U8lChBKKME4OlWuUTL8pWmG7M6OMgtYKMkQ8nD8OoqMZPvaLjWnDRDExgtqaYgeLxXCkUV1FrJ/s320/Doll_Grouping.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another project in the works is dressing some peg dolls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two are antique and will be dressed in dutch chintz and accessorized!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The center doll is a Peddler Doll workshop with my embroidery guild </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with Jackie du Plessis</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcrG4-2gXHxAzHeGCa-FFf_Dln2zThwlHNNmXVsSnh_Zt3loqjLZlhJZJHXEHhoGJof0cDneIXjuFaZfzdq_Aa-DeK0o7diNGBBYs9VY_jRhJKCP_iDWtuo8vqKcnI9sbAaOM1RXb4gfcY/s2048/Doll_Detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcrG4-2gXHxAzHeGCa-FFf_Dln2zThwlHNNmXVsSnh_Zt3loqjLZlhJZJHXEHhoGJof0cDneIXjuFaZfzdq_Aa-DeK0o7diNGBBYs9VY_jRhJKCP_iDWtuo8vqKcnI9sbAaOM1RXb4gfcY/s320/Doll_Detail.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The precious tiny dolls will be part of the accessorizing </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the larger dolls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Very fine - as in as fine as a human hair - are the black tatted reticule and white doily</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hand tatted by Doris Gerard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tiny dolls were handmade in Spain - shipped just as the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pandemic closed things down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZra5JGHj6lJ-SvlyWIy0lobuwgSeHdsMfbb4gy_ad5tLC2BVFQNMSajysoL3BV9PWi5M0wJj44SYXmP-IcewKIQ_bkpPGotK36R4JwZ7N87xP1Km4ETMjci9O65z0LJrqI5YjcQ64hK-N/s2048/EtuiClass+Prep.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZra5JGHj6lJ-SvlyWIy0lobuwgSeHdsMfbb4gy_ad5tLC2BVFQNMSajysoL3BV9PWi5M0wJj44SYXmP-IcewKIQ_bkpPGotK36R4JwZ7N87xP1Km4ETMjci9O65z0LJrqI5YjcQ64hK-N/s320/EtuiClass+Prep.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also for one of Jackie's classes is the pre-stitching for her Etui box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking forward to assembling the box in September!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZBng7Ki5LMoOblD3sHiy-jSAO1OOWuWx77yEn_wcoVZJsUQSmaaLjXA8DOcROYLVfVH8greLQ1YXMWjdsq5TQzo1L1_xWGJiwrnBnWcXQaXXtr3wuXL2H3655Ta2-akoQXTclBJK3Z9H/s2003/MarieErco+Start.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="2003" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZBng7Ki5LMoOblD3sHiy-jSAO1OOWuWx77yEn_wcoVZJsUQSmaaLjXA8DOcROYLVfVH8greLQ1YXMWjdsq5TQzo1L1_xWGJiwrnBnWcXQaXXtr3wuXL2H3655Ta2-akoQXTclBJK3Z9H/s320/MarieErco+Start.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this sampler, Marie Erco</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jackie had us remove and re-weave red threads to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">best simulate the antique linen of the original.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqPwdQde6P2EUhLhvTF5LS3aP94YD2qVnf5BByfd3MrxFWeTC2A_zXxajuNH2QHlRe2xMK29Y4TdJnslVpBlXJRjSgO-zspF4H_GWtOSdWuLIoLhQuO79asFpGuXS_zZ3TAPrGqhie0WQ/s2048/DorothyWalpole_ScarletLetter.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqPwdQde6P2EUhLhvTF5LS3aP94YD2qVnf5BByfd3MrxFWeTC2A_zXxajuNH2QHlRe2xMK29Y4TdJnslVpBlXJRjSgO-zspF4H_GWtOSdWuLIoLhQuO79asFpGuXS_zZ3TAPrGqhie0WQ/s320/DorothyWalpole_ScarletLetter.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My version of the Dorothy Walpole sampler is also </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">nearing a finish! <a href="https://scarlet-letter.com/product/dorothy-walpole/" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is such a joy to stitch all of the varied stitches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been hard to put down to do other work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">40 count linen - DMC threads</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGCiI50s_8RQzRrVSLujnsipLJOTQF8npKsDLFchhtiQ-eDAkirZwz_0rbAqoxhSVSkir5UuDh7-REKPo2tPUek9IPKtXfD5ZQIx8Bx5b-l1f-C-bNMGecUoJd_x73CgJGZYXSL1oi9Jx/s2048/FigLeaf.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGCiI50s_8RQzRrVSLujnsipLJOTQF8npKsDLFchhtiQ-eDAkirZwz_0rbAqoxhSVSkir5UuDh7-REKPo2tPUek9IPKtXfD5ZQIx8Bx5b-l1f-C-bNMGecUoJd_x73CgJGZYXSL1oi9Jx/s320/FigLeaf.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am also close to a finish of my applique top - 'Fig Leaf and Flowers' quilt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't do the applique in sequence. I did the center - then the borders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, I am finishing the areas around the center medallion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Based on a 19th century quilt in our collection - the pattern </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is available for digital download - see blog tab in this header.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pattern <a href="http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/2020/05/new-pattern-fig-leaf-and-flowers.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxwIZsLSP6Fmt3I_rNGMtyL3QBxEz87VRJV5yFmvFWwVIZ9TB-X0cHConUHjhGlsSDn_5cGEbie9Qhs2lu7-fxZ0RQruuiK0IHVgUjcN5u29UrZPf5heLvGVqYOU2Iw5CWv-j3V2I7wyG/s2048/Karma.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxwIZsLSP6Fmt3I_rNGMtyL3QBxEz87VRJV5yFmvFWwVIZ9TB-X0cHConUHjhGlsSDn_5cGEbie9Qhs2lu7-fxZ0RQruuiK0IHVgUjcN5u29UrZPf5heLvGVqYOU2Iw5CWv-j3V2I7wyG/s320/Karma.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also close to a finish is my Karma Quilt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is based on an antique charm quilt in my collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than the stunning red path, there are no fabric repeats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern is free - see the tab on this blog header for details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See the original and get the free pattern<a href="http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/karma-quilt-free-pattern-layout.html" target="_blank"> HERE</a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Stitching!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dawn</div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-80254363856075228322021-03-23T12:55:00.002-05:002021-03-23T13:15:12.014-05:00Wood Spool Construction<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6DeEXICNn_kf8LbyCGgc856tz6erFQfpeS6t8V3d4tDvaIhTaiI0XQ6mNRie7eQC2RAM2oERQTqD4Jy3hZbsDyscbBX8miQXLNGcINNHRAPe0ToS8kOVb6INrvJGy-vQmlQIHOBTqgFx/s640/trade+card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6DeEXICNn_kf8LbyCGgc856tz6erFQfpeS6t8V3d4tDvaIhTaiI0XQ6mNRie7eQC2RAM2oERQTqD4Jy3hZbsDyscbBX8miQXLNGcINNHRAPe0ToS8kOVb6INrvJGy-vQmlQIHOBTqgFx/s320/trade+card.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">JP Coats Trade Card </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can read more about American Wood Thread </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spools in my book - Chapter 1</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5CDcM6beaSoly1mMWpffiZZMe9zObiTPWENDPSoQYOtZMUZ39aNZXALguboSnSBjLGUD-S40JZozTKnNy-eZbzN8JsyaF1DME_reYqA3RJOb31eaAeUXbXi92vYGngu7bifppm036lsb/s640/Stand+w+QuiltsWM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5CDcM6beaSoly1mMWpffiZZMe9zObiTPWENDPSoQYOtZMUZ39aNZXALguboSnSBjLGUD-S40JZozTKnNy-eZbzN8JsyaF1DME_reYqA3RJOb31eaAeUXbXi92vYGngu7bifppm036lsb/s320/Stand+w+QuiltsWM.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My collecting friend Jeananne uses this spool built thread </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">plant stand to display a few of her antique quilts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrI-7R_AZFnROu65WHE3Cv0myQ8IuY7k6EbREsIvbV6PIfANgKlZ7DdfXREKmGrGtL0esUebN6XbP05v_gvxXWpP6YjTlp18VVaMmjjQANexugUrXk5cnEYq00H8cImmbpXm3zr-qLuc1L/s640/J+Spools+Plant+StandWM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrI-7R_AZFnROu65WHE3Cv0myQ8IuY7k6EbREsIvbV6PIfANgKlZ7DdfXREKmGrGtL0esUebN6XbP05v_gvxXWpP6YjTlp18VVaMmjjQANexugUrXk5cnEYq00H8cImmbpXm3zr-qLuc1L/s320/J+Spools+Plant+StandWM.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View of Jeananne's stand empty</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note the style of the spools - and they all match</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gkd0it5z3fcbJuys1CkkuCgGzAZOKAhLx5cpM43PIWH7ZJ8X_ytgD7yLkrIl7NvLLuQtxu4ZDZpbSYO0u-gsi7XUJOGfSwxzbsFrBAcqFerr9IjjQ1HEzv5spkEULN1Q3tzYTeDYlVBP/s2048/Spool+bed+and+bedding+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gkd0it5z3fcbJuys1CkkuCgGzAZOKAhLx5cpM43PIWH7ZJ8X_ytgD7yLkrIl7NvLLuQtxu4ZDZpbSYO0u-gsi7XUJOGfSwxzbsFrBAcqFerr9IjjQ1HEzv5spkEULN1Q3tzYTeDYlVBP/s320/Spool+bed+and+bedding+WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Spool doll bed - a mix of spool styles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bedd is original.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love all the detail in the sheets and pillow cases</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbbBz-FYigoGjK-oGItvRHphvJf1qU8EmsyAJmV3FEnKfuTqb1jNBu90TZYiJ-BJ5lCVsaqavFsUVIALx6rvV1G5iG_QeBE8jvxowM4bW1ChIkwWeRkHIKJA-_sZULM43XqeAmoNiVJad/s2048/needlepoint+footstool+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbbBz-FYigoGjK-oGItvRHphvJf1qU8EmsyAJmV3FEnKfuTqb1jNBu90TZYiJ-BJ5lCVsaqavFsUVIALx6rvV1G5iG_QeBE8jvxowM4bW1ChIkwWeRkHIKJA-_sZULM43XqeAmoNiVJad/s320/needlepoint+footstool+WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Box style foot stool embellished with wood </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">spools that were cut in half</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A variety of spool styles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Needlepoint top is tacked in place</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmwQ1xBbYYnQpLSpB4eE60gOJWRjhpb3Agqh1Rqc7RpYk1Weyi81HsS9BZmrZFN3z3MVAaqEyOy2nXdt5HfYSFCtgCJexKW6fK7jLDXFxaaLhtLQsfoXK4SUMxONfhfRnY8B-2SP0F1_Q/s2048/needlepoint+footstool+side+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2018" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmwQ1xBbYYnQpLSpB4eE60gOJWRjhpb3Agqh1Rqc7RpYk1Weyi81HsS9BZmrZFN3z3MVAaqEyOy2nXdt5HfYSFCtgCJexKW6fK7jLDXFxaaLhtLQsfoXK4SUMxONfhfRnY8B-2SP0F1_Q/s320/needlepoint+footstool+side+WM.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">End view of the spool arrangement</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PHNWI5kJbVRm6DLeqhC2CR_FoCZVfUoFUPK8EIZsTE__pHKAFsfUlj3kqvvSKujyMPzxdNlB4OWmdE_yYh6fnOeUAnnDKDAAciVlVat-D6c4ubjNO1W4nxNKMTojqZ3zAPHFAwHmFZNV/s640/J+Footstool+COverletsWM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PHNWI5kJbVRm6DLeqhC2CR_FoCZVfUoFUPK8EIZsTE__pHKAFsfUlj3kqvvSKujyMPzxdNlB4OWmdE_yYh6fnOeUAnnDKDAAciVlVat-D6c4ubjNO1W4nxNKMTojqZ3zAPHFAwHmFZNV/s320/J+Footstool+COverletsWM.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My friend Jeananne's spool Stool</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Yes she also collects coverlets)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcLmOtRNSIZrAI5XcHIiDzbA7odJPP9W1IcO1chMUiygQ-fkTjwyp8zG6XR6CixVD-kmYI5T7zcQKiVCWd1kGr7KY2zgia8QkXN8Z-7cNZ_8xpbGOcyLe7wI3EzNqmhFeOZQeWgk_uI2C/s640/J+FootstoolWM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcLmOtRNSIZrAI5XcHIiDzbA7odJPP9W1IcO1chMUiygQ-fkTjwyp8zG6XR6CixVD-kmYI5T7zcQKiVCWd1kGr7KY2zgia8QkXN8Z-7cNZ_8xpbGOcyLe7wI3EzNqmhFeOZQeWgk_uI2C/s320/J+FootstoolWM.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closer view</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The top is tacked on - woven wool</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufzvgiHLhymafPm0PkUSeurBrMQVagbVkF9zj5w1trH8au_qoKke_7kKOw7-0Qtjqlk4nU-z2xCLiuDw_wPYelB5BQC2ms4W7v69tmfq_gRdelh6YtUtUfkL4j-_fjEyy9truY9qkmO7X/s2048/Green+SpoolCorner+StandWM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufzvgiHLhymafPm0PkUSeurBrMQVagbVkF9zj5w1trH8au_qoKke_7kKOw7-0Qtjqlk4nU-z2xCLiuDw_wPYelB5BQC2ms4W7v69tmfq_gRdelh6YtUtUfkL4j-_fjEyy9truY9qkmO7X/s320/Green+SpoolCorner+StandWM.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my corner units made of spools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Original green paint</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXPFbj1yYMiy2Onc6vtx67fAaPHNAHrHvOWKWhbwSzbl1ObdjmD5afnxbYyLalmVITeiqLtrafPk6jxZrOTJF-xY_k5aAkS8LbVi3CJdb0ZtoguLDzuaY7pvqA5Mw6XuOkU-O-g218JE8/s1080/FootstoolSide_WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXPFbj1yYMiy2Onc6vtx67fAaPHNAHrHvOWKWhbwSzbl1ObdjmD5afnxbYyLalmVITeiqLtrafPk6jxZrOTJF-xY_k5aAkS8LbVi3CJdb0ZtoguLDzuaY7pvqA5Mw6XuOkU-O-g218JE8/s320/FootstoolSide_WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another box stool with spools cut in half</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The is a side view</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNiSh8D_dLoI5Mioy_zuXYYsVUP2jGNM_6PR6ub8EwFNjFYLr_QtCkMb2oBX3j3Yq_lrHLFSXpHsMII82okc9j4HC06Y05i62ty7N4dc3W8ul5XqhVVCATmWYgyImQaCrB-aXamsnKgei/s1080/FootstoolSide_1+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNiSh8D_dLoI5Mioy_zuXYYsVUP2jGNM_6PR6ub8EwFNjFYLr_QtCkMb2oBX3j3Yq_lrHLFSXpHsMII82okc9j4HC06Y05i62ty7N4dc3W8ul5XqhVVCATmWYgyImQaCrB-aXamsnKgei/s320/FootstoolSide_1+WM.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another Side View</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTX8IcVFVrUjJDCCi7ZLurjCOG-Z3OoNgCQrwseTuVWgNDWvJOGHNhhaZOoLW617p5mRGwfp9d5eiQzrwQOHjr-S0i-LvP574JZF7dTPQWJuMBQd4n6Q5cRcoW9QqKSiVZ3I5SUj47q1v/s1080/Footstool+Top+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTX8IcVFVrUjJDCCi7ZLurjCOG-Z3OoNgCQrwseTuVWgNDWvJOGHNhhaZOoLW617p5mRGwfp9d5eiQzrwQOHjr-S0i-LvP574JZF7dTPQWJuMBQd4n6Q5cRcoW9QqKSiVZ3I5SUj47q1v/s320/Footstool+Top+WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Octagonal Needlepoint Top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carry ring is very clever!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXilLpymQ7j2oHf1NW-lm_vQcz1K2SCOFX0aUPBQoN37qGkMuIhfPutu-2gZTpmSr1OztnvP_e9XjQaCxHZQQBFmUpQmecXv0zXjTfPAQz-XQqDIEUFS2EPsUMxs8cvvQB4o9DQJteEsz/s2048/elevatedshelfSPOOLSsewingbox+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXilLpymQ7j2oHf1NW-lm_vQcz1K2SCOFX0aUPBQoN37qGkMuIhfPutu-2gZTpmSr1OztnvP_e9XjQaCxHZQQBFmUpQmecXv0zXjTfPAQz-XQqDIEUFS2EPsUMxs8cvvQB4o9DQJteEsz/s320/elevatedshelfSPOOLSsewingbox+WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my sewing boxes (shown in detail in my book)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sitting on a small 'riser' with legs made of spools</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim08UxLZ7v_dY1E7dd9PSkFiknC5ZLbcRPUZUf6IJdyxR1Qn51fYT1EovYgvF-FmAzSpHX55J2-6pc792VQpuVy5L6VwfjsOYY81Enym6Y25xux1cOkLMz3fWtDyG1BFi_pXczm3NrsU5J/s2048/ElevatedSHelf+SPOOLS+WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim08UxLZ7v_dY1E7dd9PSkFiknC5ZLbcRPUZUf6IJdyxR1Qn51fYT1EovYgvF-FmAzSpHX55J2-6pc792VQpuVy5L6VwfjsOYY81Enym6Y25xux1cOkLMz3fWtDyG1BFi_pXczm3NrsU5J/s320/ElevatedSHelf+SPOOLS+WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Riser without the box</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 spools make the legs - pine board top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would love to hear about any of your wood spool pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have emptied many spools of thread during the past pandemic year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are currently Velma play things - but I just might </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have to try some construction!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been busy giving Zoom programs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Texas, Ohio, Minnesota and Illinois.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later in the summer Maine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also scheduling individual groups.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out my virtual program tab on the blog header.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd love to do a program for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dawn </div><p></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-45059682252652924212021-02-03T11:54:00.004-06:002021-02-03T11:54:49.318-06:00150 Years of Paper Needle Books February Zoom Dates<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDSy1XXoxXEojgNMbNZRFRHM9kYfekifXk9EMf2EMolhOVrvA8yGVOLBU3aeOqOt2bCrz-PRoU2S1tXkFNv0XZ6AH7wM742q4XQ_b-P4jxB_LicjZ7vsLblMADNF3DZTQK1G8H4rnkCtF/s2048/Paper+Needle+Book+Group+WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDSy1XXoxXEojgNMbNZRFRHM9kYfekifXk9EMf2EMolhOVrvA8yGVOLBU3aeOqOt2bCrz-PRoU2S1tXkFNv0XZ6AH7wM742q4XQ_b-P4jxB_LicjZ7vsLblMADNF3DZTQK1G8H4rnkCtF/s320/Paper+Needle+Book+Group+WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i>We had so much fun in January - I've scheduled more Zoom Events for February!</i><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><u>First up:</u></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Tuesday, February 16 at 6 PM Central</p><p style="text-align: left;">OR</p><p style="text-align: left;">Saturday, February 20 at 10 AM Central</p><p style="text-align: left;">A full description and individual enrollment click <a href="http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/virtual-programs.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and scroll through the event topics.</p><p>Contact me directly for group events. </p><p>I will also accommodate International times - contact me!</p><p>Let me know if you have any questions!</p><p>Regards,</p><p>Dawn<br /> </p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-69345947375872399222021-01-22T15:05:00.000-06:002021-01-22T15:05:10.661-06:00150 Years of Paper Needle Books<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnrx4Fu1nVaul350cenjNnp3FtdLtJq09ny2zpe4QxoRpXpc9-uSPqJPcDhse5n_wlI20BQ8P90gmAbcpBDEqVsBT80h0IJ6EOh8QkUfIsBKhKZb5LvUSP8Zb0aadnTU2tgFbiMA1iaVA/s2048/Paper+Needle+Book+Group+WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="2048" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnrx4Fu1nVaul350cenjNnp3FtdLtJq09ny2zpe4QxoRpXpc9-uSPqJPcDhse5n_wlI20BQ8P90gmAbcpBDEqVsBT80h0IJ6EOh8QkUfIsBKhKZb5LvUSP8Zb0aadnTU2tgFbiMA1iaVA/w400-h265/Paper+Needle+Book+Group+WM.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">150 Years of Paper Needle Books</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Given the limits on gathering in person with the current Covid situation, I am offering additional ZOOM programs open to individuals!</p><p style="text-align: center;">For more details go to the Virtual Program tab on this blog:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/virtual-programs.html" target="_blank">http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/virtual-programs.html</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">FAQ:</p><p style="text-align: center;">** You won't be on video, you can just set back and enjoy from the comfort of your home</p><p style="text-align: center;">** After the presentation you can join show and tell - only if you want!</p><p style="text-align: center;">** All of the program materials are mine (new photos)</p><p style="text-align: center;">** I'm here for you if you have questions!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">HAPPY STITCHING!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Dawn</i></span></p><p><br /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-69795316687547707232020-12-07T13:36:00.004-06:002021-02-25T14:01:01.220-06:00New Quilt Pattern KARMA My Gift to you<p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdyfyjYpCH5ufehCr-1s3rB6Y2Ozs-o0N3apRTCFeDDUtvykoNZX4klPWLz7hd156ly_VmLTF2zraMM1m3uM9X8hFI3S34GXtSTHQf-8qFdPd1dUok7BHnr18ikRl6vNAw2py7-YFyjvV/s904/Full+On.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="637" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdyfyjYpCH5ufehCr-1s3rB6Y2Ozs-o0N3apRTCFeDDUtvykoNZX4klPWLz7hd156ly_VmLTF2zraMM1m3uM9X8hFI3S34GXtSTHQf-8qFdPd1dUok7BHnr18ikRl6vNAw2py7-YFyjvV/w281-h400/Full+On.png" width="281" /></a></div><br />You should see a couple new pages on my blog.<p></p><p>One is a tab/page for my virtual programs. </p><p>I am hoping to connect with many of you 'virtually' next year. Please take a look. I have several programs and will be adding more. I can work with a group and also plan to do some independent programs.</p><p>The other new page is for my free pattern, 'Karma'.</p><p>I walk you through the quilt in detail. This one is all about color placement.</p><p>I also provide a count of the hexagons needed.</p><p>If you read all the way through you will see a little surprise about the fabrics. You will be 'charmed' I'm sure!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Dawn</p><p><br /></p><p>LINK TO PAGE: <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/karma-quilt-free-pattern-layout.html">CLICK HERE</a></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-65606650136098413732020-11-27T15:06:00.000-06:002020-11-27T15:06:11.617-06:00Houston 2020 Virtual Exhibit<p>The year 2020 has thrown us many curve balls! We have to look for the opportunity in the changes.</p><p>Our Noah and Matilda Exhibit changed from a live exhibit to a virtual exhibit - giving many more people the opportunity to see it. They were able to take our exhibit proposal photos and turn them into a virtual exhibit. With full quilt photos, and detailed closeups; you can see </p><p>Now, wherever you are in the world for a $10 USD ticket you can attend the entire show!</p><p>Click HERE: <a href="https://www.quilts.com/quilt-festival/virtual-quilt-festival/" target="_blank">Link To Tickets and Details</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27_FFl2m9mwip6-Cdhyphenhyphen0PxxNjzIiro_3nhROfRBoPtVD52icf7TOZlJmwuc-kDegBlVMrkBtC5_AUB1gEkjGDsiWVfLr76lM3hIS0gPUgMEj9vEwlD3RoJwTQZFBmiHlX3HycUoE294k9/s640/NoahMatildaExhibitHouston.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27_FFl2m9mwip6-Cdhyphenhyphen0PxxNjzIiro_3nhROfRBoPtVD52icf7TOZlJmwuc-kDegBlVMrkBtC5_AUB1gEkjGDsiWVfLr76lM3hIS0gPUgMEj9vEwlD3RoJwTQZFBmiHlX3HycUoE294k9/s320/NoahMatildaExhibitHouston.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hope you join us!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Regards,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dawn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click HERE: <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/search?q=noah+and+Matilda" target="_blank">Additional Noah and Matilda Information</a></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-29542396774110075542020-08-02T13:33:00.002-05:002020-08-02T13:33:50.062-05:00Interview on You Tube<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsv0B1-9caaNPO-NbXy3cqqhjHCSUJ7k0lqfz6VzVFMzYhqiCokX1NvewMhp923UJIUgf63AlsZn2eYnauXg1lKHuE035JMbie_berBRL0ymxAUwA1xTvlrQT1pHF1Wgos0iQUjYvyBSx/s2048/Photo+Apr+22%252C+3+55+48+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsv0B1-9caaNPO-NbXy3cqqhjHCSUJ7k0lqfz6VzVFMzYhqiCokX1NvewMhp923UJIUgf63AlsZn2eYnauXg1lKHuE035JMbie_berBRL0ymxAUwA1xTvlrQT1pHF1Wgos0iQUjYvyBSx/s640/Photo+Apr+22%252C+3+55+48+PM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When I first announced my book - I said I would eventually do a post about what the process was like!<div>This interview is the start of that process.</div><div><br /></div><div>Gary Parr of Fiber Talk invited me to his show for an interview.</div><div>He asked many questions about me, my stitching, collections and the book.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can listen to the audio, or listen to the audio with a slide show of photos NOT from the book but related. Floss Tube is a channel (free) on You Tube with all kinds of stitching related content - Fiber Talk is one of the best.</div><div><div class="ii gt" id=":ms" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; direction: ltr; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 8px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="a3s aXjCH " id=":mr" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.5; overflow: hidden;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/01/fiber-talk-with-dawn-cook-ronningen/&source=gmail&ust=1596478829435000&usg=AFQjCNE_5Ls48u7_v_hlzDHk2MaDpUziLQ" href="https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/08/01/fiber-talk-with-dawn-cook-ronningen/" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://wetalkfiber.com/2020/0<wbr></wbr>8/01/fiber-talk-with-dawn-cook<wbr></wbr>-ronningen/</a><br />Also available with photos on FlossTube at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/QuK3ldZCRBw&source=gmail&ust=1596478829435000&usg=AFQjCNG1wQ0-pPHDOfEWeM7jzROXCKi4_Q" href="https://youtu.be/QuK3ldZCRBw" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/QuK3ldZCRBw</a></div><div class="a3s aXjCH " id=":mr" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.5; overflow: hidden;"><br /></div><div class="a3s aXjCH " id=":mr" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.5; overflow: hidden;">From the Fiber Talk website - you also have access to three years of content!</div><div class="yj6qo"></div><div class="yj6qo"></div></div><div class="hq gt a10" id=":ng" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 15px 0px;"></div><a href="https://wetalkfiber.com">https://wetalkfiber.com</a></div><div>I subscribe (free) to both the podcast and YOuTube/FlossTube video channel. </div><div>I usually play the programs while I stitch.</div><div><br />I hope you enjoy the interview!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you have questions - let me know.</div><div><b>Happy Stitching,</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Dawn</b></div><div>Link to signed copies of my book:</div><div>https://www.etsy.com/shop/cwaneedleorder</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8Jnmm0Fgc71JEJc80fjuzN6IQHo5LPNEjIt2jxNjb1O-EJi9TXkRFOyY9Or982X9r204v-S6Wqntnx3BiaMgxk9kFYdMkjyusIK2B4RmOheRkv0mvroP_ADFvrmx4nLXHAQcypL4Hpmx/s2048/sweetgrass.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8Jnmm0Fgc71JEJc80fjuzN6IQHo5LPNEjIt2jxNjb1O-EJi9TXkRFOyY9Or982X9r204v-S6Wqntnx3BiaMgxk9kFYdMkjyusIK2B4RmOheRkv0mvroP_ADFvrmx4nLXHAQcypL4Hpmx/s640/sweetgrass.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-87964963441792958162020-07-15T17:34:00.002-05:002020-07-15T19:27:36.553-05:00Summertime Stitching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSNoNQp1SFaYiZ_tSHMIdvGo8x6M7FcqnPE_Tj3NMJjsXkcztig-3MoMwL-WM-GW5wyN1RxJX90CFLOvIo21FGOF1OMv5fZbPKMIZNKrmvhqDFLDpfyDuN5gCdHiEC6d5BYwbGSaJ5WFM/s1730/Bumble.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1730" data-original-width="1079" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSNoNQp1SFaYiZ_tSHMIdvGo8x6M7FcqnPE_Tj3NMJjsXkcztig-3MoMwL-WM-GW5wyN1RxJX90CFLOvIo21FGOF1OMv5fZbPKMIZNKrmvhqDFLDpfyDuN5gCdHiEC6d5BYwbGSaJ5WFM/s320/Bumble.jpeg" /></a></div>We've been keeping busy at home.<div><br /><div>Gardening includes hatching some praying mantis, keeping track of a little tree frog living on the porch and enjoying bumble bees.</div><div><br /></div><div>Simple things are often best.</div><div><br /></div><div>We added a large new shade garden and have a few vegetables and herbs. We are sharing them with the deer and rabbits. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hoping we have enough for all!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivormPJNS3DA9jJbRVFTFOKF_Vd5tKff3PnP3IDNXTJ5YmXUbswxHWRhqD41q8V0TcDAZZFMLI9L6OQz2Wz_d8YmZ3wxloWPW2191Fxtf2_tnfUIBKPIKwyikLKD8Krxlsm00q4_wKSeyu/s640/Fig_Borders.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivormPJNS3DA9jJbRVFTFOKF_Vd5tKff3PnP3IDNXTJ5YmXUbswxHWRhqD41q8V0TcDAZZFMLI9L6OQz2Wz_d8YmZ3wxloWPW2191Fxtf2_tnfUIBKPIKwyikLKD8Krxlsm00q4_wKSeyu/s320/Fig_Borders.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have been doing lots of stitching - quilting and embroidery.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am enjoying our Facebook stitch along for our new pattern, Fig Leaf and Flowers. I hope you join us if you haven't already!</div><div><br /></div><div>It is fun to see the color ways - underway.</div><div>Dargate Jellies, red/green, gray/cream, fussy cutting - it is inspiring!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYm7WLOeXwWNfM-AEutb7DeEjYiurD9hwymLqn-wjZGEUvJf1suDg5vyL9AfMLIKKzBWduOrLaxFSs6TgQOnzKe_HSZmpPsowX-WambcXwcfzojxCg_7z5UnlNYxwBFM0soWce_tf8mYzn/s640/Band+Sampler.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYm7WLOeXwWNfM-AEutb7DeEjYiurD9hwymLqn-wjZGEUvJf1suDg5vyL9AfMLIKKzBWduOrLaxFSs6TgQOnzKe_HSZmpPsowX-WambcXwcfzojxCg_7z5UnlNYxwBFM0soWce_tf8mYzn/s320/Band+Sampler.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have a few cross stitch finishes and starts.</div><div><br /></div><div>I completed this band sampler - chart is a pdf from </div><div>iStitch. Technically I don't think it's finished as I have to do something with the tip!</div><div><br /></div><div>I used an old mill spool to roll all 40" of stitching up!</div><div>I stitched part 1, 2 and the bonus.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was fun to stitch; easy to pickup and put down in short found moments of stitching time. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28vIibS4jZ6h5wyDmrkoorKfpZ1xN0qU-bkam-GSHnBsvTE1sD-x0ndQ_KiB-BYBIYto9fs8SuEVblzvpNWew0US0OFpO6r7s6kZ-TZgjLkTnB9coWpwd8i1iRhcSPvVw32lrzVbjWVHF/s802/Workbook.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28vIibS4jZ6h5wyDmrkoorKfpZ1xN0qU-bkam-GSHnBsvTE1sD-x0ndQ_KiB-BYBIYto9fs8SuEVblzvpNWew0US0OFpO6r7s6kZ-TZgjLkTnB9coWpwd8i1iRhcSPvVw32lrzVbjWVHF/s320/Workbook.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also stitched and finished this La D Da Workbook.</div><div><br /></div><div>I purchased the kit from Stitchville USA.</div><div><br /></div><div>It folds open with interior pockets for scissors, thread and needles. Lovely thread loops and a wool needle page.</div><div><br /></div><div>I chose a favorite quilters cotton for the lining.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-HctqN-yYs6Gf9zD8nP2rDqyZP_ZrK8o84L-bkpV1bUDe_wLfWbuxrxNEwpi_2uQOgIFOdUcGBrU0x5hpbJqitXeTcvOzDlK3DzfnnP9K7VzvmaZuzaRqe8FmtPdhIFg38P4DrjKOpPf/s1080/Mable.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-HctqN-yYs6Gf9zD8nP2rDqyZP_ZrK8o84L-bkpV1bUDe_wLfWbuxrxNEwpi_2uQOgIFOdUcGBrU0x5hpbJqitXeTcvOzDlK3DzfnnP9K7VzvmaZuzaRqe8FmtPdhIFg38P4DrjKOpPf/s320/Mable.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've been taking some online classes. </div><div>Next week a friend and I start Mabel Tuke with Sassy Jacks.</div><div><br /></div><div>I chose the 40 count linen in silk.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to this class project!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi34Y1FvHHRejtIM7r40M6GlFz1uJwjubzr3R7soEmlwTHjoRxAJK1V5qO7SZ7x6eQAISUFgACvp-tP7te1OvUPGjJhjCDEHCBemBBkMzhV2HBP0F5qhDzcARObo84vpEd1BXMPIhvbnLMP/s1289/PieceworkFall2020.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="921" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi34Y1FvHHRejtIM7r40M6GlFz1uJwjubzr3R7soEmlwTHjoRxAJK1V5qO7SZ7x6eQAISUFgACvp-tP7te1OvUPGjJhjCDEHCBemBBkMzhV2HBP0F5qhDzcARObo84vpEd1BXMPIhvbnLMP/s320/PieceworkFall2020.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was thrilled (and a little surprised) to see my little mending bag project on the Fall cover of Piecework magazine. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was another fun project - based on a box of vintage fabric pieces I found while antique shopping.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also wrote a post for their blog that tells a bit more about the project and textiles. You can subscribe to their blog and have a wonderful hand made themed post in your inbox weekly!</div><div><br /></div><div>Great fun!!</div><div>"Mend and Make Do"</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQfmhQmEgmczMzAdHqvQ8sN7ElnspjJ9etp4Z87mpP1mF6wUdSceru6vAWYqGDn2Q8WtB00OgYpz0aVCYRCyVH4Q1r5NyWIY8nfilTBXSmNIOp7ViYXuNniid47AdCVWonbdTgBlc0DNZ/s640/Houston+Noah+Matilda.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQfmhQmEgmczMzAdHqvQ8sN7ElnspjJ9etp4Z87mpP1mF6wUdSceru6vAWYqGDn2Q8WtB00OgYpz0aVCYRCyVH4Q1r5NyWIY8nfilTBXSmNIOp7ViYXuNniid47AdCVWonbdTgBlc0DNZ/s320/Houston+Noah+Matilda.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We also learned the bitter sweet news about our Noah and Matilda Exhibit.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was/is selected to be a special exhibit at Quilt Festival 2020 - That's all up in the air as I write this post. 13 Quilts!</div><div>Stay tuned for more on this in a future post!</div><div>*Just as I released this - got the cancellation notice*</div><div>**stay tuned for virtual option updates**</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7XVkF04Fut3u5Qpi_84mG2E8ROYRaWyZlmvjGy7igWY7xKYyqr2gd_zWb_SMF_EPfIyIbYHBWDlkY4fgDolyuFHe_k0eliuT_ufPbCCzoUVE-nX5NUU2SQHQsPrM2lQNj7nz0TdTUCPi/s640/thimbles.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7XVkF04Fut3u5Qpi_84mG2E8ROYRaWyZlmvjGy7igWY7xKYyqr2gd_zWb_SMF_EPfIyIbYHBWDlkY4fgDolyuFHe_k0eliuT_ufPbCCzoUVE-nX5NUU2SQHQsPrM2lQNj7nz0TdTUCPi/s320/thimbles.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am working on finding new homes for a collection of thimbles.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was a private collector and her sister.</div><div><br /></div><div>The grandson doesn't want them - but he also wants them to go to good new homes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Same with the lace - I will be adding to our Etsy shop over the next few weeks!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Stitching!</div><div>I hope you are making the best of July!</div><div><br /></div><div><font face="helvetica">Dawn</font></div><div><br /></div><div>Link to Fig Leaf and Flowers <a href="http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/2020/05/new-pattern-fig-leaf-and-flowers.html" target="_blank">Fig Leaf</a></div><div>Esty Shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cwaneedleorder" target="_blank">Our Shop</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-15256221954280825732020-05-31T14:49:00.003-05:002020-05-31T14:49:32.753-05:00NEW PATTERN Fig Leaf and Flowers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are pleased to announce our new appliqué quilt pattern, Fig Leaf and Flowers.<br />
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The pattern is a reproduction of a 19th century quilt quilt in our collection. The quilt finishes at 80" square. The original quilt is not perfectly aligned by today's standards - but the pattern is! The outer edge has a bit of a wave - the pattern does not.<br />
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For now, it is a digital download only, available on the pattern page here and on our Etsy shop. It is designed to print on your home printer - no enlargements needed. The full size pattern includes registration lines, full sized pattern and cutting instructions.<br />
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Since I can enjoy the original red and green quilt I decided to make mine with deep indigo vines and a multitude of reproduction fabrics. There's a nod to the original with red tulips and green leaves.<br />
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I was amazed at how quickly the center appliqué went - each petal is simple with no point or inside curve to work with. <br />
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To start, I cut 200 2.5" reproduction fabric squares. It gave me a colorful pallet to contrast with the indigo I used for the curving vines.<br />
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There are no repeats in the center petal fabrics.<br />
It was fun to work with so many of my favorites fabrics. Something like a box of chocolates...which square will I pick up next?<br />
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In case you are wondering - about 750 total petals combining the center and four borders.<br />
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I back baste, then needle turn appliqué.<br />
I basted the center not duplicating any of the fabrics, setting the remainder of each charm square aside for use in the borders.<br />
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I basted the border strips with the rest of the charm fabric pieces. In most cases I got three petals from each charm square. That's about 500-600 petals from 200 charm squares. In some cases I just had to selective cut - and I certainly have more fabrics to work into the border - SO FUN! Going back into the stash is an opportunity to cut more charms.<br />
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The Indigo vine in the center and outer border ties all of the variety together.<br />
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BTW: I've had the entire quilt basted together to test all the measurements and markings. You'll be able to get to stitching right away.<br />
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I had considered other colorways that I think are equally lovely.<br />
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I think the Dargate Jellies would be great - maybe with the blue for all of the petals?<br />
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I also think several of the new Moda's would be gorgeous. Maybe an aqua or sea foam?<br />
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I think the outer appliqué border could be traded for a wonderful patterned fabric.<br />
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Oh, the possibilities!<br />
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I did some research on Fig Trees and discovered there are several varieties that grow across many planting zones.<br />
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The maker is unknown, as is her inspiration and motivation to make the quilt. We can only speculate.<br />
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I am captivated by her layout and composition; using the fanciful and real shapes.<br />
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I made a few changes based on personal preference.<br />
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I changed colors in several places. (The pattern includes the original color labels), I left off the tops of a few center stems, and balanced the use of green in all four corners.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Stitching!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Dawn</span></b><br />
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LINKS:<br />
Etsy Pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/817667553/fig-leaf-and-flowers-applique-quilt?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Charm Sets <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/815151363/200-piece-charm-square-set-25?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Blog Pattern Download <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_26.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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I have a couple new projects to tell you about!<br />
I have been heads down stitching - and enjoying every minute.<br />
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First, it seems to take longer as Velma wants to be in the center of it ALL! Yes, that's an all white project...needless to say it is a bit fortified with cat hair.<br />
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That's OK.<br />
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See more details below.<br />
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Second, I have a web article for Piecework magazine - just out today.<br />
You can read it <a href="https://pieceworkmagazine.com/antique-needlework-tools-buttonhole-scissors/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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What does my project and article have in common?<br />
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BUTTONHOLES!<br />
I was happy to write about buttonhole scissors.<br />
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The summer 2020 issue of Piecework has the pattern and instructions for a buttonhole sampler by Deanna Hall West. The informative article by Susan J. Jerome is equally fascinating.</div>
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I have admired these hand stitched decorative buttonholes for a LONG TIME.<br />
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This was the perfect motivator to get me stitching. I have been finishing a series of red counted thread samplers - this project is the perfect compliment.<br />
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The issue includes full instructions with detailed stitch diagrams so you can make one too! Since I was at home, I used materials from stash - proof it is a timeless flexible pattern.<br />
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This is my start.<br />
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The tan threads are my basting threads marking my place on the linen.<br />
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I have more eyelets and the red alphabet to add.<br />
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To further personalize it, I plan to make a decorative pulled thread hemmed edge.<br />
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Because you stitch over several threads at a time it works up fairly quickly.<br />
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If you want to stitch it, you can start right now - the issue is available several ways -<br />
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* Newstands & Bookstores<br />
* Needlework shops - I know Stitchville USA carries it and does mail order<br />
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* From their web store <a href="https://shop.longthreadmedia.com/products/piecework-summer-2020" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Indivisual Paper and/or Digital issues<br />
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* Subscribe<a href="https://pieceworkmagazine.com/subscription/" target="_blank"> HERE</a><br />
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I hope you enjoyed my web article.<br />
Please take a look in your sewing supplies and check for various buttonhole cutters.<br />
<i>I'd love to hear about yours!</i><br />
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<b>Happy Stitching,</b><br />
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More new projects and patterns coming soon!<br />
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Hmmm....It wasn't a hard decision, I immediately said YES!<br />
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Last month I was invited to join extraordinary quilters Allison Aller and Rhonda Cox Dort making quilts from aprons. I added a caveat I would also make some sewing smalls. <br />
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The aprons are from Deborah Turner Ursell's fantastic selection.<br />
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The first step was to checkout the aprons and start developing some inspirational thoughts.<br />
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The colors, rick rack the soft feel of the woven gingham made me think of a stash of men's shirts I had left from a previous project.<br />
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Maybe I could use them together - like "his and hers"? Her aprons and his shirts - together....and so it began....<br />
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As I thought about my project, I examined the construction of the aprons. <br />
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Not just the embroidery, the construction too. Hand mitered corners included.<br />
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I took the aprons apart so I had all the pieces available for my projects - separating the waist bands, ties, pockets and main body.<br />
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The pink gingham was hand gathered with a double strand of thread.<br />
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The green gingham was stitched with a machine chain stitch.<br />
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With everything dis-assembled I sorted ties, waistbands, pockets etc into separate piles.<br />
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Each apron is about 1 yard of fabric. However, being cut into ties and smaller pieces I wanted to use the small pieces for piecing, maximize the decorative portions and have plenty of fabric for larger areas I might appliqué.<br />
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I had to decide if I would selective cut the woven gingham on the thread lines.<br />
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I decided not to - I then decided to do the same on the men's shirting.<br />
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I love hexagons and decided to make a few and see how the gingham worked. I used floral hankies for the hexagon centers.<br />
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Then I placed a few of the completed hexagons on the men's shirt pieces.<br />
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Next, I made a few pieced blocks. <br />
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The chicken scratch embroidery is rather bulky - usually stitched in pearl cotton. I featured it in the larger pieces of the quilt.<br />
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The crochet rosette's are off the edge of a sheer white batiste apron.<br />
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I added to some of the blocks, layered and off center.<br />
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The green is a pocket.<br />
The pink is a man's pinpoint oxford dress shirt.<br />
The center of the hexagon is a lace hankie.<br />
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I left plenty of pink space for some quilting fun.<br />
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It was time to play on the design wall.<br />
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I mixed some hand and machine work.<br />
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In the finished quilt, I hand quilted this block and a few others.<br />
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While the design wall rested and I considered my options - I made some sewing smalls.<br />
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Sewing rolls, pinch purses, pin cushions and more.<br />
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So pretty to work with!<br />
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These are some lace examples from pillow cases and hankies.<br />
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Seems appropriate to use vintage embroidered linens to make sewing smalls for our needlework!<br />
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Some embellishment from the original linens, some added by me.<br />
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This sewing roll uses pockets from aprons as pockets for the roll. Love the needle pierced strawberry. The binding is quilters cotton.<br />
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The hexagon pin cushion sides are gingham apron pieces and the top is an embroidered doily.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two dye lots of embroidery thread</td></tr>
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This waistband was embroidered after the apron <br />
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I finished the ends and added a tie. I embroidered the wool and scalloped the edges. <br />
The finished wool was invisible stitched by hand to the waist band. <br />
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Wa-La A Needle Roll!<br />
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Then... It was back to the quilt.<br />
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All this time Allison and Rhonda are zipping ahead on their masterpieces!<br />
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I ended up with this layout with a few changes as I went.<br />
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I moved a few pieces around as I assembled it in sections.<br />
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All the while I kept to my his and hers - opposites attract theme.<br />
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With the top assembled, I started machine quilting.<br />
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I did all of the ditch sewing to get the pins out of the way. Then I added some free motion quilting. Last, but not least - I also added some had quilting.<br />
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This is my finished quilt.<br />
Scrappy binding.<br />
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I think of it as a child's quilt or adult's lap quilt. Family fabrics - aprons, shirts and hankies - all filled with memories.<br />
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It was great fun to step out of my normal project line up and join such talented quilters in this challenge!<br />
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This is Allison Aller's Finished quilt.<br />
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The center is beautiful chicken scratch embroidery. The white round is a Quaker Lace table cloth. Allie followed the lace design in her machine quilting. <br />
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The more you look, the more you see in this beauty.<br />
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Pattern, texture and color!<br />
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Rhonda's quilt features the apron in the center medallion.<br />
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She made the nine patch blocks and added vintage Dresden plate blocks to the corners.<br />
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She did the long arm quilting herself.<br />
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Beautiful, isn't it?<br />
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I told you they are extraordinary quilters!!<br />
I am thankful for the opportunity to play - Thanks Deborah, Rhonda and Allie!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Stitching!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dawn</span><br />
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<b><u>LINKS: </u></b><br />
Rhonda's Blog <a href="https://rhondadort.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Deborah's Sale Pages<br />
Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VintageQuiltsAndLinens/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Click <a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/quiltsnmoresa" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Also see the Facebook Group Quilting Vintage! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltingVintage/" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-47799190002524257752020-04-01T10:36:00.001-05:002020-04-01T10:36:16.175-05:00Projects From Stitching Friends<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Checking in with my stitching friends! <br />
Wishing you all the best, thinking of you.<br />
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A couple stitching friends sent me photos of their current work and gave me permission to share with you.<br />
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Florence shared her Ferns and Berries project. She's using a small reproduction indigo print with red berries and reverse applique. <br />
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For the berry stems, she's using an embroidered chain stitch.<br />
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This is our original - from our pattern cover.<br />
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The antique quilt is very heavily hand quilted with detailed motifs. <br />
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The original had embroidered stems that connect the berries to the foliage.<br />
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Florence shared her berries in process.<br />
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There is no one best way to do berries.<br />
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She is enjoying the berries - and the project!<br />
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Just like that... she has a pile of berries ready to applique.<br />
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I often find repetition relaxing for a portion of my day. The Mary Witherwax quilt had many berries. Doing a few each day, broke it down and before I knew it - they were done!<br />
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This is the block before the vase, berries and stems.<br />
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It's pretty as is - but completed - it's a stunning block.<br />
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Looking forward to seeing the next block!<br />
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My friend D is a quilter and does embroidery. <br />
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She's enjoying a lot or red these days!<br />
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I've shared her work here before, so I think your will like<br />
seeing what she's up to this month.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of D's Stitching Stash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More from her stitching stash</td></tr>
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I don't have to worry about D running out of things to do. She's a prolific and talented stitcher.<br />
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This sampler is so sweet - Check the name - then the sampler motifs!</div>
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Thanks to D & Florence for sharing their work!</div>
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I've been busy too! How about you?</div>
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In my next post I'll show you several of my projects...The apron challenge, some embroidery and more.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay Home and Keep Stitching!!</span></div>
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Stitchville USA currently taking mail orders by phone and email. <a href="http://www.stitchville.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Pattern: Ferns & Berries <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/95840194/ferns-and-berries-quilt-pattern?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-craft_supplies_and_tools-patterns_and_how_to-other&utm_custom1=22909499-0450-42cc-95f7-a9d9aedc6564&utm_content=go_1843970764_76535554304_346364338986_pla-297065912291_c__95840194&utm_custom2=1843970764&gclid=CjwKCAjw95D0BRBFEiwAcO1KDCfMFI3x4e5zn9VAC2YhoH_U-jnfS7CZ-L23Jmj1v0MyDIDT5eF-DRoC0IwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495509534817984313.post-51546492692575433372020-02-17T11:45:00.002-06:002020-02-17T11:49:50.534-06:00Radical Rose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original Quilt from our Collection </td></tr>
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We love seeing quilters making projects with our patterns.<br />
Our 'Radical Rose' has been a popular pattern for us.<br />
One of my favorite things is seeing the fabric selections, and how they add their own personal choices.<br />
Since we published the pattern, a few blocks and one similar quilt have turned up. They appear to be "newer" and have the look of a "traced" pattern where the shapes and lines are thinker and less pronounced. We are proud of the accuracy of our pattern to the 19th century original in our collection.<br />
We also include all of the detailed original quilting lines.<br />
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Kelly at Pinkadot Quilts blog is using Dots! <a href="https://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/search?q=Radical+Rose" target="_blank">(Here)</a>.<br />
You can read about her process, trying a new to her technique and some changes she might make.<br />
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She also has additional photos and steps on her Instagram feed - pinkadotquilts<br />
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She's aiming for a modern, yet traditional - I think she's nailed it.<br />
Dots are a favorite of mine, I think Kelly has a winner with her project! Don't you?<br />
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Janet at Mrs Sew n' Sew blog <a href="https://mrssewnsew.blogspot.com/search?q=Radical+Rose" target="_blank">(HERE)</a><br />
Has her version of Radical Rose moving along nicely.<br />
Janet, like me, rotates between projects - fun in variety for us.<br />
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She is making her blocks in scrappy fabrics, sticking to traditional red and green prints.<br />
Another beautiful interpretation.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Kaffe Version</td></tr>
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The pattern also looks wonderful in fabrics like<br />
Kaffe Fassett. <br />
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This smaller version is also available in the pattern package. <br />
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I like how the border blocks create s secondary pattern.<br />
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I machine quilted this wall hanging and bring it to my workshops.<br />
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Karen, Log Cabin Quilter <a href="https://karen-logcabinquilter.blogspot.com/search?q=Radical+Rose" target="_blank"> (HERE)</a><br />
Made a table mat in wool.<br />
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It too is very popular, and I bring it to workshops.<br />
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She walks you through the appliqué method she used in the linked blog post. It gets RAVE responses when I show it.<br />
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She used the smaller of the two block sizes in the pattern. It has a finished edge and not quilting - a beauty!<br />
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I also have some blocks completed in indigo. <br />
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So rich, for this variation I left iff the floral arms - yes, make it your own!<br />
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Thank you for following along this 'Radical Rose' journey.<br />
If you finished one, and would like it featured, please let me know - I would love to share your work.<br />
If you have one started - We would love to share it as well!<br />
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Link to Pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/90536313/radical-rose-reel-applique-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_29&sca=1" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Link to Pattern Release post <a href="https://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/search?q=Radical+Rose" target="_blank">(HERE)</a><br />
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Have a great week!<br />
Dawn</div>
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