When I was experimenting in Pam's beautiful journal, I had a stack of little quote clips from an old book nearby. This one inspired a quick sketch. Looking at it later, I thought it would make a good sampler design. Homebodies.
It was great fun to draw the design, trying to make the clothes look like little houses but still be dresses or skirts and sweaters. Of course I loved stitching it too. It's mostly back stitch with a few others like satin and daisy. The chain stitch makes great braids. And I'm crazy about those bunny slippers! My mom had a really cute pair that appear in lots of her baby photos.
I finished it up as a pillow with a patchwork border of Tilly and then added some linen to tone down the sweetness. Very happy with and hoping to see your versions popping up in my flickr make-along group (on the right sidebar -->). It's so exciting to see what you do!
So, yeah, I'm very proud to be a homebody. How about you?
I just ran over to your Etsy and snatched one up - adore your Homebodies, Charlotte!
Happy weekend xo
Posted by: Sally | April 19, 2013 at 01:19 PM
I love this sampler. I am a homebody too. I have many of your samplers Charlotte ~ and I love working on all of them. When I am brave enough I will upload them to flickr. Thank you for such beautiful and whimsical designs. I so enjoy reading your blog and the simplicity you bring to it ~ which of course are the best moments in life in this overstimulated world. Happy Spring !
Posted by: Jan Olson | April 19, 2013 at 01:21 PM
Wow- just before you posted this comment I was filling yet another envelope for you and reading back through all your past orders. I think you have every one of the samplers. Many, many thanks - your steady support means so much to me! Happy spring to you too!!
Posted by: charlotte | April 19, 2013 at 01:45 PM
Love this design. When I retire in a couple of years, I'm getting me some bunny slippers. I create and stitch as much and as often as I can now, but when I retire, I'm gonna be a full-time homebody. No doubt! Julie
Posted by: Julie Clark | April 20, 2013 at 12:22 AM
THAT is a darling sampler, Miss Charlotte!
Well done!
Once again, you are such an inspiration ....
I'd best get to work on a few of my own...I'l share with you soon, I hope. I'm almost finished with the initials for the inchie project.....
Bih HUG to you.... xo
Posted by: Jone Hallmark | April 20, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Hi Charlotte
Did you use pearle cotton (what size thread?)or embroidery cotton for this? Which do you prefer?
Thanks
Posted by: Jacqui | April 20, 2013 at 01:23 AM
I love your work so much but especially the samplers. I am always so pleased to see a new one. Your colours always resonate with me, I really do enjoy seeing them and the textures of the stitches make me want to do it right now!
Posted by: Sara | April 20, 2013 at 06:02 PM
Love love love this one, it is adorable how you turned your little houses into dresses! Cant wait to start stitching!
monica
Posted by: Monica Fullerton | April 20, 2013 at 10:09 PM
This is just adorable. I just ordered one. Lots of fun and many memories when I am stitching it.
Posted by: Pamela Kieffer | April 20, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Yes, I am a "homebody". I have created a little Northwest oasis here in the desert and I love to sip my coffee and watch the trilliums and ferns unfurl. Although, if someone said let's hit the Oregon Coast, I'd be packed in a second. I guess it is my second home. Have a wonderful week!
Posted by: Jeannie | April 21, 2013 at 01:05 PM
Oh my goodness, these homebody's are just so stinking cute! I've got one more of your sampler's to start, but this may have to get in line!
Posted by: Karen B | April 23, 2013 at 07:36 PM
I am a homebody to a fault! I can't seem to be motivated to go out which is bad!! I love your homebody pattern as it is me, myself, and I ...
Posted by: Paula McElrath | April 27, 2013 at 12:30 AM
Just popping over here from a blog, from another blog. Some of us (who knows who?) are reading Schaeffer's book, Hidden Art of Homemaking, and someone quoted you :) Lovely, lovely fabrics. Can't wait to roam around on your blog a bit!
Posted by: Mary Kathryn | April 28, 2013 at 07:46 AM
Homebody! Ordered three samplers and plan to stitch them up for Christmas presents for my girlfriends!
Posted by: Michelle | April 30, 2013 at 12:09 AM
This is beautiful! I love the three Homebodies and their home-bodies. I'ved posted a link.
http://deweystreehouse.blogspot.ca/2013/05/the-hidden-art-of-homemaking-homebodies.html
Posted by: Mama Squirrel | May 06, 2013 at 11:21 AM