I already confessed to you that I LOVE bags. (And there seems to be a lot of you just like me out there!) The other thing I love but don't have much time for at this stage in my life is flowers. I just love everything about them. I love the way they smell, the way they look growing in my yard (the ones in the flower box not the dandelion's) and how they look when I pick them for my table. I grew up with a grandpa who had MANY roses bushes....a whole garden full with a little stone walkway winding through it. He always gave me roses to take home every time I visited him. I was spoiled...I know it...I grew up having fresh roses in my room all summer long. The good kind of roses that smell wonderful. Someday I will have a garden like that when I have the time to commit to. Right now I have about 15 bushes that grow strong and smell fabulous but I miss the garden path and the look of that cute English garden he grew....it's just not the same with a row of bushes that grow next to the house. (My husband likes he green yarn and won't let me dig up much of it....yet!)
So to fill my days with flowers I have a new book called "Fresh Cut Flowers"
It's a cute little book with 6 embroidery projects all about flowers. Just what we need right now since winter doesn't want to go away yet.
There is a pincushion~
A small wall hanging~
A table runner~
A treat bag so you can share home made goodies with your friends~
A towel to brighten up the kitchen~
A trimming for a pillow case....see the roses? Love them!
And since I already confessed my bag obsession....I have to show you my new bag book.
There is a tote with a large front pocket that uses a pretty stripe for the center of the pocket~
A tote that uses charm squares for the bottom edge~
A small wristlet for on the go~
A cellphone/Ipod holder~
And a tote that is perfect for the weekend with a zipper top~ (It uses the cute new fabric candy squares from Moda fabrics.)
So you can see that I love flowers and bags...I don't think you can ever have enough of either one. How about you? What are your favorite things?
Because these are my newest books, I would like to give some away. So if you leave me a comment here on the blog between now and next Tuesday (February 26th) I will draw three names and those luck people will receive a copy of each book.
Have a great day!
Love that wristlet! And the embroidery is all too cute!
We used to have roses when I was growing up. It was so nice to sleep with the windows open and smell them when I woke up in the morning. Hope you get your rose garden soon!
Posted by: Sandy A in St. Louis | February 20, 2013 at 07:09 PM
Do simple things with great love is one of my favorite quotes! Between that and my love of Noteworthy, these projects are just calling out to me. I never really thought of myself as being into embroidery, but I did a bit before Christmas and just loved it, so I am really intrigued by these projects...
Posted by: Laurel | February 20, 2013 at 07:55 PM
Oh my gosh, they are all so cute! I want them all. Love the little embroidery projects and sure could use a new bag! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Mary W | February 20, 2013 at 08:29 PM
the adorable embroideries are just so sweet. the pin cushion and the pillowcase are precious. and that wristlet is my favorite!
Posted by: Carol Campbell | February 20, 2013 at 08:36 PM
Oooh gorgeous! I have to admit that I have a bit of a bag addiction, I just love that I can completely finish a project in a weekend, and they are so useful and pretty too! Love love love the cell phone holder!
Posted by: SoozeM | February 20, 2013 at 09:15 PM
Roses are one of my favorite things also...Your designs are wonderful and you are so generous with your giveaways...Thank you for the chance to win...
Posted by: Kim | February 20, 2013 at 09:40 PM
I love embroidery and bags also. What nice projects you've presented, especially the bag with the border print. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Kathie L | February 20, 2013 at 09:53 PM
You are so talented. And I enjoy reading your stories about your family. My mother grew roses. And I've decided I have this "thing" for bags. Kind of like fabric. Can't have too much, or too many.
Posted by: Judy S | February 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Wow! you have been so productive and so generous lately. LOVE the roses on the pillow case, they would be so cute on a little girls skirt hem also.
Posted by: Joy | February 20, 2013 at 11:49 PM
I love to quilt but I, also, love to stitch! I can't wait to make these beautiful projects! Oh! Another favorite thing I love is canning!
Posted by: Cindi Waldmiller | February 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Spring, where are you? Well, guess I'll just have to embroider some lovely posies. I would love a copy of your new book!
Posted by: Lois Good | February 21, 2013 at 12:35 AM
Love your new books and projects, especially the bags! Thanks for the giveaway :)
Posted by: Anita | February 21, 2013 at 01:19 AM
Beautiful!!! I am especially in love with your treatbag! So sweet!
Posted by: Martina | February 21, 2013 at 01:34 AM
Definitely cute projects!! I love embroidery, quilting & bags. How fun to have your new books!!
Posted by: GeeGee | February 21, 2013 at 02:30 AM
Congratulations,your new book looks fabulous.I love the projects and the fabrics choice, fantastic.The tote with large front bag caught my eye.
Posted by: rosa | February 21, 2013 at 05:20 AM
I love the new book, I really like the pillowcases and the treat bags would make cute gifts for family and friends. We could all use a cute cellphone case. Congrats on your new book and I know what my embroidery group will be getting.
Posted by: Brenda Yohnk | February 21, 2013 at 05:26 AM
Sherri ~~ I, too, am a 'bag lady' in the best of ways. LOVE your "The Bags Have It" book samples!! And the floral embroidery projects are a burst of spring during a long winter.
All the best to you!!
PS) Thanks for a chance to win!! How generous you are.
Posted by: Martha Bicknell | February 21, 2013 at 06:05 AM
Your new embroidery book is a MUST HAVE! I have a perfect person to gift each item to that you showed-Christmas can be taken care of with your new book. And who ever has enough tote bags? Two more great books to add to my collection of your patterns.
Posted by: Sharon | February 21, 2013 at 06:07 AM
I love bags too, and love making them. I'd love to win a copy of your book, thanks for being so generous.
Posted by: Lynn D in NC | February 21, 2013 at 06:18 AM
I love both of the books. I am finding my way back to embroidery these days so your book would be great. I too love bags and especially the large one with the center panel. Great stitching or knitting bag on the go. Thanks for the great give-away.
Posted by: Gale | February 21, 2013 at 06:33 AM
I share your love of Roses. I have only been able to get 3 bushes to grow in 12 years. (I live north and by the sea.) So it would be great to be able to stitch one instea then I could "grow" roses all winter long.
Posted by: Trudy | February 21, 2013 at 06:42 AM
Congrats on your newest book!I see several wonderful projects that would make very nice birthday or Christmas gifts for this year. Please put my name in the pot!
Thanks!
Posted by: Lola | February 21, 2013 at 06:49 AM
I love roses also. Each year for my birthday my son gives me a new rose bush to plant! I now have many. I also love bags. I make one a month with a group we call "bag ladies" . Thanks for your ideas and patterns.
Posted by: Donna Hansen | February 21, 2013 at 07:15 AM
All your projects are just beautiful. Seems like we get more snow daily...hard to picture flowers just yet, but your embroidery gives hope, haha. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Joyce | February 21, 2013 at 07:24 AM
I love your new books! I like the idea of a treat bag and I've been on the lookout for a new bag pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Deb G in VA | February 21, 2013 at 07:38 AM