Trying something new....

Hello friends and those of you who are new here. I'm so glad you stopped by. I want to thank you for all the nice comments that you have posted this week. I'm hoping you continue to stop by after the hop too! I'd like to tell you a little about myself. My name is Sherri Falls and I am very blessed to be married to my best friend for 18 years. We have three great kids, Ashley (15), Sara (12) and Ryan (9), we also have two english bulldogs and one tree frog. Never a dull moment around here! 

I have been sewing since I was very young, and got my own sewing machine for High School graduation.  I have been quilting for  15 years and started designing patterns 4 1/2 years ago when I met Eileen Taylor at my mom's quilt shop Heavenly Patchwork . She is the designer of the Holly Taylor fabric for Moda. Eileen asked me to design a pattern for her fabric line and I have been designing for her ever since. 

Here the  Season's of Migration pattern I did for her newest fabric line for fall called Migration.

 Because there are so many things I like to do, I named my company This & That . I really enjoy designing patterns for all the fun pre-cuts that are now in quilt shops. My favorite pre-cut is the charm square pack. Also, I recently started to do some wool and embroidery patterns. This is something I have wanted to do for awhile. Now I must confess, I can draw the patterns, but I am just learning to do the embroidery stitches, so I had Joan stitch the design for me. I did take a primitive stitching class Wednesday night at Rosebud's Cottage . So I will be doing my own stitching soon, (after alot of practice!) but for now I needed a little help.

 

The pattern I have for you today is a pillow with an embroidered bird called Bird Watching.  

  Only two stitches were used to do the embroidery on the pillow.

One of the stitches used was the French Knot. To make French Knot, wrap the thread around the needle three times, keeping tension on the wrapped thread, gently pull the needle through the same hole you came up, to the back. The knot should stay close to the fabric, keep nice and tight.

The second stitch used is the Stem stitch. The Stem stitch makes a line that kind of looks like a rope. To make a Stem stitch, bring the needle up slightly next to the pattern line, then down, just over the other side of the pattern line.

     

I also did an embroidered pillow for my new book Frosted Memories .  The book features the new Holly Taylor Christmas fabric called Frosted Memories . Yes, the book and fabric do have the same name.

  Hope you enjoy making the Bird Watching pillow...I know I will be practicing my stitches so I can make the pillow for some gifts. 

Now for more fun on the Blog Hop....just for stopping by today and leaving a comment, we have two special drawings.

The first drawing is for a set of our 8 newest charm pattern.....

     

The second drawing will be for the new Frosted Memories book.

 

So be sure to leave a comment and you could be one of the lucky winners!

Thanks for Hoppin by....Please Hop by again soon!

Also, remember to leave a comment here all of next week and you will be entered in an drawing for a complete set of my new Block of the Month Cobblestone Lane .

 

Keep on hoppin next week to 5 more great blogs!

Comments

[Terri]

You have many fans up here in Alaska! I enjoy your designs and use them often! Thank you for sharing your talents!

[Kim]

What lovely patterns! I think those of us in the US need more good stitchery designers--Australia seems to have a jump on us! And, coincidentally, or maybe in anticipation of a new embroidery trend, my local quilt shop has begun embroidery classes that are taught by my real-life and Blogland friend Gran! What fun this blog hop is! Something new to see and learn at each step along the way!

[Martha Robinson]

You are indeed a talented and creative gal. I love your patterns and hope to visit your blog many more times. I'm glad that the Mn. bloghop has introduced us. Thanks!

[ulla]

Thaank you so much for the lovely pattern Bird watching.Just now we can hear many birds singing when we enjoy the summer in our garden.
Very ispiring pattern with a haxagon block too.A very good combination.
Have a nice and creative day.
Ulla

[Lotta]

Thanks for giving us such a nice pattern. You make so many lovely patterns and of course I want to have a chance to win.
Lotta in Sweden

[Robin]

Thank you for the beautiful pattern. I am a big fan of your patterns...and I am loving the Frosted Memories pillow. Thanks for sharing.

Robin in AZ

[Dusty]

Love your patterns! Your Button Bag pattern is one of my favs but I can see the Frosted Memories pillow in my future. Great work and thanks for sharing.
Dusty.

[Janelle]

Your cushion design is lovely

[Beth]

Thank you SO much for the darling bird pillow pattern! I have always loved your books and patterns and just bought Frosted Memories this week. I love that there is a great mix of small and large projects in it. It's nice to get a book where there are multiple patterns that have to be made! :)

[Katie :)]

Thanks for sharing your pillow pattern. The Frosted Memories fabric looks beautiful! I can't wait to see it and your book in the stores! Thanks again for sharing! :)

[Christine]

Thanks for the lovely pillow pattern ... I love the little birdie. Also for the chance to win one of your fabulous prizes. Love your designs and I will be adding you to my bloglist so I can return again soon.
Christine in Australia

[Jolene]

Thank you for the lovely pillow pattern. I really enjoy stichery and can't wait to make this for my mom(she loves birds).

[BillieBee]

Great pillow pattern. Thanks

Billie
bigmick@austin.rr.com

[Sharon]

I love your patterns. I am going to suggest them to my local quilt shop owner.
Thanks for the stitchery pattern

[KarenCA]

that little bird is adorable and definitely something i must try .. i really like birds and it would make such a sweet pillow .. thanks for offering it .. you have some great looking patterns .. off to look around more .. karen ca

[Page]

I love the name of your company. I am that way too (: Your Bird Watching Embroidery pattern is beautiful. Thank you for the free download (: ~Page

[Karen]

Thanks, Sherri, for your generosity in providing this pattern. I really enjoy the combination of patchwork and stitchery designs. Congratulations for all the patterns you have been designing. They look lovely.

[sherri]

Thanks so much for the pillow/stitchery pattern! I've made several of your patterns and always enjoy working on them! This blog hop has been a lot of fun, too!

[Linda Groth Olsen]

Hi-I love your patterns and I have used many of them---thanks for the bird embroidery pillow pattern--so pretty...

[Christiane]

The bird pillow pattern is really cute. Thank you so much. Have a nice weekend.
Christiane

[Joyce]

hi
thanks for sharing the great pattern ~ so cute ~
~happy quilting~

[Laila]

Hi. Thanks for the great pattern. It will be my weekend project. I love to stitch.
I enjoy your pattern and love to work with small items.
This Blog hop are so fun.. Lot of great blogs and ideas. :-)
Hugs

[Mary Carole]

It has been so long since I've embroidered that I recently made a date with my sister so she could lead me through the basics. I appreciate this great pattern. Now I can lead her thru the patchwork basics!! LOL!! Thank you very much!

[Marg]

It's been a while since I've done embroidery, so I'm anxious to give the little bird a try. Thanks.

[Kristina]

thank you Sherri for this lovely pillow, it is very cute. and thank you specially for the French knot tutorial, I have problems doing them, but will try again according your instructions and hope to conquer it finally.
Kristina