I finished up a new design last night. After spending the day purging the studio of clutter, I rewarded myself with an hour of stitch play.
A bundle of cotton swatches (too pretty to give up) made a colorful patchwork border.
I'm a little in love.
This morning, as if I stepped into a real garden, the light was just right and it looks even prettier. From every angle. Every detail. (Even the ones I wasn't so sure about in the making.)
The sun's out. It's a spectacular summer day! I'm going to take a walk to town.
Gorgeous! I love waking up to a project that looks even better in the morning!
Posted by: Betz | June 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Hello Charlotte,
This is amazing! Love it!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | June 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Oh My Gosh!!! You are killing me! Love it, gotta have it. You will be hearing from me again soon... Absolutely crazy about your designs Charlotte!
Posted by: Monica | June 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful!!! Love the colors! xox Natalie
Posted by: natalie hansen | June 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Love it so much I just went right over to Etsy and purchased the pattern!
Posted by: mary | June 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM
It's beautiful. Bright and cheery as a sunny summer's day.
Posted by: Lorrie | June 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Absolutely beautiful!! I can imagine how wonderful it must have been to work on this piece, so pretty and colorful.:o) Happy summer to you!
Smiles♥
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | June 16, 2011 at 02:05 PM
super cute.. love the patchwork border..
Posted by: Heather | June 16, 2011 at 03:15 PM
So cheerful!
Posted by: Lisa H. | June 16, 2011 at 03:58 PM
love, love, love!
Cheryl
Posted by: Whosyergurl | June 16, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Charlotte,
Love this! So bright and cheery - made me smile after a looong work day (that's still not over). Will you be making this pattern available? Haven't stitched in a while, this makes me crave picking up a needle and the gloriously colored thread! Thanks for sharing. Best, Jeanette
Posted by: Jeanette | June 16, 2011 at 04:56 PM
INSPIRED!
Yes, you are!
I am teaching at a camp in Colorado next week - 14 12 and 13 year-old girls....We are going to be doing lots of stitching, and painting and drawing..
I think that the theme will be self-portraits, so we will be doing lots of exploration.
The more I see of your pieces, the more I think about what to present to the girls.....I hope they get hooked!!
Thanks for being so delightful, dear Charlotte...
xo
Posted by: jone | June 16, 2011 at 09:39 PM
Wait a minute!!! Your designs just kept getting me hooked--- over and over--- and every time I think have all that I will need!?!?!?, you come up with another--- gotta get over to Etsy and get this one, ....... Too! xo Penny
Posted by: Penelope | June 16, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Lovely! I sure know what you're referring to when you say you reward yourself by creating. I wish I could just spend all my time creating....let someone else do the work park of it all! But at least it's all good! ~Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | June 16, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Please tell me all that took more than an hour?
Posted by: Melissa | June 17, 2011 at 12:32 AM
I love this one, Charlotte. I have two samplers to finish first but I will be ordering this one.
Posted by: Cathy Wegner | June 17, 2011 at 08:52 AM
OH HOW BEAUTIFUL! love the quilted border I think you have inspired me to do the same...
Posted by: connie freedman | June 17, 2011 at 05:27 PM
I ditto Melissa...an hour??? Can I get on that bus? Just darling as usual...
Posted by: Nicki | June 18, 2011 at 02:33 PM
oh, yes, it took much more than an hour! I dont keep track though - escaping from time itself.
Posted by: charlotte | June 19, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Another stunner, Charlotte! xox
Posted by: linda warlyn | June 20, 2011 at 08:34 PM
New to your blog and how beautiful your creations are! I love the quilted border on this piece. Very special, indeed! Egretta
Posted by: Egretta Wells | June 23, 2011 at 01:54 PM
I just found your blog and I am in love with your stitching. The latest is just beautiful. Is it going to be on a quilt?
Please do not look at my blog :>(
I'm a realtor and I started it a while back and ran out of steam. I hope to get back at it someday. Oddly, I can't think of anything to write about. I like what I do, but I'd much rather read blogs about knitting, sewing, painting, and cooking. Oh dear!
Posted by: Marsha | June 25, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Just finished Pam Garrison's "Happy Day" sampler and was so sad for lack of a project until I saw THIS! Off to your Etsy....
Posted by: Gina Smith | July 12, 2011 at 08:28 AM