February 18, 2014

SPELL IT WITH FABRIC


My letter is E for EMBROIDERY 
I knew I wanted to incorporate embroidery and a little appliqué with my letter.  What else starts with the letter E?  Eggs of course!  My E features an embroidered momma bird on branches watching over her nest of eggs.  I added a couple of borders to make it fit in a standard frame.  The fabric is from the line Piecemakers which is available now at your local quilt shop!


 Click HERE to download the directions for my embroidered E block. If you just want the plain letter E directions click HERE. For piecing all of the letters together click HERE.

Questions and Answers...
My letter is....   E
What are your initials? KLS 
My favorite quilt block.......... probably the Bear Paw. I love blocks with points.

 
My favorite memory about school.... Christmas vacations!
My favorite book, movie or television show starting with your letter...... Movie - E.T. 

I love quilting because............I love being creative and spending time with my quilting friends.
What if everyday was a holiday?...... Everyday is a holiday in my world!
Is there an object, tool or anything that you cannot work without? Erasers for sure.  I even give them a special place on my desk

 
Do you have a quote or motto you live ( or work) by? Reach for the stars / It is what it is / and my favorite..... Wag more bark less (I've been looking for this bumper sticker forever)
Something I like...... wool pincushions, good movies, a good glass of red wine, a fire in the fireplace, a heated mattress pad in winter, old silver thimbles, huge trees, listening to the waves on the beach, all types of adhesives (tapes and glues - LOVE THEM).

 
Somewhere I have been...... The summer between 4th and 5th grades my family took a 2 month road trip across the U.S.  From Oregon to Rhode Island, Maine to Florida to L.A. and somehow hitting most of the states along the way.  I think my dad drove out of his way just to say we were in another state!  We camped in our tent trailer at KOA campgrounds (Florida in July - not a good idea).  Mom cooked on a camp stove every night. My sisters and I took turns sitting in the middle of the back seat.  I remember we sang songs from musicals like Camelot and Oklahoma during the drives.

Now I have an aversion to long road trips, but I've been to France, Germany, Austria, and Belgium.  A long flight is better than a long car ride in my book!
Somewhere I want to go...... Italy, Ireland, Scotland, England
Someone I know.......... Does this mean someone famous?  hmmmm..... my sister Bonnie (Sullivan - All Through the Night) is kind of famous : )  If I mention Bonnie I need to mention my other sister too.  She taught middle school for 30 years and now volunteers for the Red Cross - pretty cool lady.


The winner of the drawing is Karen in Breezy Point!  Thank you to everyone who left a comment!
Congratulations Karen!



 I'm sharing this day with a couple of great designers I'm lucky enough to call friends.  Make sure to hop over to their blogs too.

Deb Strain -  http://debstrain.blogspot.com/
Fig Tree and Co. - http://figtreequilts.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Tomorrow is another day and more letters!
February 19th -
French General - http://frenchgeneral.blogspot.com/
Janet Clare - http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/
Basic Grey - http://blog.basicgrey.com/






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Katie Cohagen said...

What a great giveaway! I would totally love to win this for my mom! She never treats herself to anything and this would be an amazing gift!

Gill said...

Great to learn more about you - I hope you get to visit England/Ireland/Scotland one day - they're fabulous places to visit!

Emily C said...

Love the embroidered E. So cute. I love working with embroidery.

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

Thanks for the embroidery pattern! This English teacher is enjoying all the wordplay :)

Kim said...

Beautiful! I love the colors in your collection and your "E" block!

Kathy MacKie said...

Thanks for the chance to win.

Lynda said...

while I like blue and white - I am loving the blue and tan combinations - must have some.

Judith said...

Love your fabrics and wonderful embroidery!

TheLazyQuilter said...

Exciting, exquisite, elegant :)

the girlfriend gap said...

ADORABLE Embroidery! Every Day , in Every way I am thankful that I know how to sew:) Thank you. Janita

Anonymous said...

Oh, your "E" is so nice and thank you for the great giveaway!!

Tami
tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net

Hanke said...

What a nice E! Thank for the chance!

christineschoon said...

Love your fabricline! Thanks for a chance to win!

kay said...

Thank you for using embroidery in your block! I have recently fallen in love with embroidery, and I will definitely use your design.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Love your design....This is such a fun Hop

MarshaB said...

Love your patterns and fabric!

Sheila said...

The embroidery adds elegance to this great block , thanks for the chance ,

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

Yummy giveaway, Thanks.

Jacqueline said...

Love the colors in your line and the name makes me smile because my Mom always told me my job in our family was that of peace maker. Thanks for a chance and thanks for all the beautiful patterns you have designed for us without that talent.

Kris said...

Love your pattern All Stitched Up! I am going to look for it. Also your table mats pattern is on my list!

Karen said...

I love the quilt and the colors of the fabric. Thanks for the chance to win!

Missenota aka Kristin S. said...

I love embroidery too; especially the vintage day-of-the-week ones. I guess they make me nostalgic. Thanks for the letter E!

sewdelightful said...

Lovely quilt!

Rhonda said...

Embroidery, applique and quilt blocks...what more could a gal ask for!!

CountryGal said...

The embroidery is exquisite! Really wish I could do it! Thank you for sharing!

Karen said...

Ooh my mom would LOVE that line! I'd love to make a quilt for her with it.

Kim said...

Beautiful block. Love your pattern and fabrics.

Marsha Jean said...

So glad you included Embroidery in your block!

Unknown said...

E - embroidery on pillow cases is fun! Now back to quilting.

GeniP said...

Love your new fabric line!!

teachpany said...

Love the embroidery on your E. Really cute! Thanks for sharing your facts, and about the trip. Our family was camping, too. We probably stayed at the same KOAs at one point!

Anonymous said...

We wen on long car trips as well and had a great time and we loved them. Now I'd rather stay home than go on a long trip. Airplanes and cruise ships are wonderful! I love your fabric and hope I win. Thank you in advance

Nanbon44 said...

I love the E square

Annmarie said...

Great post - thanks. I saved your embroidery pattern - someday........

Kala said...

My daughter's name starts with an E! I think I might make this for her wall. Thank you for the beautiful pattern, and the chance of beautiful fabric with pattern!

true2beeme said...

Awesome giveaway thank you

Unknown said...

Love the fabric line and pattern!

Michele T said...

Beautiful piece!! Your embroidery is exquisite... I could only dream of trying something like that! Wow!

Mia's Cottage said...

LOVE the new colors!
Donna

sewgrateful said...

What a lovely pattern and fabric. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

Isn't embroidery fun? I learned how to cross-stitch when I was 18 and haven't looked back. My hands hurt but o well, it's fun! Beautiful job and lovely pattern! and fabric of course!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

Debbie P said...

Love the little bird in your letter 'E'!! Thank you for the design!

Kathryn said...

I love the embroidery embellishment your added.

Tiff Blakey said...

Piecemakers is a great name for quilting fabric.

Sorcha girl said...

What soothing colors in your new fabric, Piecemakers!! I love traditional quilts and the new quilt using star patterns in this fabric has been added to my list. Thanks for participating in the Moda Blog Hop and giving us a chance to win some of the fabric.

Unknown said...

Hello!
Wow! Lovely quilt and want to try that! Love these fabrics!

Smile!
Rita

Chiska said...

What an elegant line!

Carol said...

Nothing is better than fabric!

Vicki H said...

Great embroidery. Loving the hop.

Connie said...

Love the embroidery on your block.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Connie F

Barbara said...

I just knew I was going to love your block, and I sure was right! Beautiful embroidery. The color palette of Piecemakers is just gorgeous!!!

Barbara said...
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Kathie said...

I love your embroidered letter! Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.

Booklogged said...

We'd all be happier if we followed that advice to 'way more, bark less.' I love it!

DebraKay Neiman said...

My name is Debra and my letter is D. This stands for getting my UFOs DONE this year. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

Michelle said...

Your E is inspiring, love the colour of the felt and also the stitching. It gives me some ideas! would love to be in the give away.
Thanks Michelle

kathiquilts said...

the embroidery is just wonderful-- as is your Piecemakers!

Deb said...

Love the embroidery! So beautiful! And the fabric line is gorgeous!

Loose Threads said...

Lovely, lovely line of fabric - hope to win if not will purchase ;-)

JoyceLM said...

Thanks for the embroidery pattern & thanks for the chance to win.

cakegirl said...

Thanks for a very generous giveaway.

wendy said...

Love your embroidered letter. May have to figure out a way to do more of the letters like this. Thanks!

Joanna said...

I love your very charming letter E. Birds and nests are a lovely image.

Unknown said...

My last name starts with an E. One of my favorite letters. I think your new line is beautiful

Sarah said...

Yes, E is for eggs! I have 350+ laying hens and sell eggs.
I love the way your pattern incorporates the panel and doesn't require appliqué… good work!

Rosa said...

The embroidery in your letter is fabulous.

Unknown said...

My last name starts with an E. One of my favorite letters. I think your new line is beautiful

The Glue Spot said...

Exquisite E!

selleck said...

I love the colors in your new line, Piecemakers.

Deborah said...

Love your fabrics. Piecemakers has such pretty colors. Thanks!

Unknown said...

I just love how you embroidered on your E block!

Anita said...

Love your embroidered letter! Thanks for providing the pattern for the embroidery :)

Carol said...

I was going to say I like the applique in your new pattern, then read it is a panel - very nice!

CJ said...

Oh how I love your embroidery ! I hope to win your beautiful fabrics.

Pamela said...

I love your embroidered E! Thanks for the fun.

Mary Ann said...

Thanks for a chance at your wonderful giveaway!

Laura said...

Loved your blog and the wonderful embroidery E!! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway-love the pattern.

Unknown said...

Love the design! Thanks!!

Deborah said...

Beautiful fabrics and beautiful "E"!

Mer said...

Your embroidered E block is so cute. Thanks for your giveaway your Piecemakers design is really beautiful

dortha said...

You made such an elegant E. Love your fabric.

Amy DeCesare said...

I'm so happy to see embroidery featured! It adds some texture to projects, plus it's a great way to do some sewing when I don't have my sewing machine set up. {I sew in my dining room, so it's not available sometimes.}

Lee said...

I love your letter - So pretty - I do enjoy embroidering too!

Kathy H. said...

Your block sings of spring, can't wait for it to get here this year. I love the little nest.

Unknown said...

This fabric line has been on my wishlist! I love the turn of the century feel of it. Thanks for the chance to win!

Joan H. said...

The embroidery is so lovely.It adds a lot.Thanks for the giveaway

Pat Wade said...

Love your fabric.

Unknown said...

I just love your beautiful block. I've downloaded both versions. Thanks for the lovely giveaway, too. This is really a FUN blog hop.

Cecilia said...

I love your embroidery, especially the bird.

dmf said...

The colors of your Piecemaker fabric line are so neat...as is your letter E ! Thanks.

birdv said...

I'm such a fan of your designs and fabrics. Love your work!

WandaM said...

I love your E for Embroidery!

maggie said...

I think that your embroidered E block is just lovely. I love embroidery & patchwork together.
cheers
maggie

maggiemine42@gmail.com

Debbie Linkous said...

Absolutely love the colors in this line!

Lyn said...

'wag more, bark less' ... made me smile! If you still haven't found the bumper sticker, just google it... I just tried and found it at multiple places. And there's a cat version too 'purr more, hiss less'. :-)

Patti said...

Your "E" block is gorgeous! I love the embroidery!

QuilterLaura said...

Love your post, and your embroidery is delicious!

Carol said...

I love your E block!

Joan said...

Lovely block with beautiful embroidery! Your fabrics are so pretty! Thank you for the generous giveaway.

Linda Big D said...

Beautiful pattern! I need to start doing more embroidery

Unknown said...

Always love the quaintness of all your fabric lines. They are really fun.

Patty said...

how wonderful! Thanks for a chance to win.

Aggiequilter said...

Love your little extras with your letter, and can't wait to see your new Fabric line! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Wow! Really love this with the embroidery. I love embroidery paired with applique but haven't done any piecing with embroidery and now I must! blessings, marlene

christie said...

Love the fabrics and colors!!! Lots of possibilites!!!

Thank you!!

Pam said...

Piecemakers should be everyones motto, not just quilters

Twyla said...

I love your fabrics but love your embroidery designs more, I have numerous hanging in our house!!

Kathy H said...

I am enjoying learning more about my favorite designers and the extra touches to the letters are fun. Beautiful fabrics too.

ThreadCatcher said...

WE did a lot of camping when I was a child. I'm with you, a long flight beats a long car ride every time. Thanks for sharing and for the chance at your wonderful giveaway.

Amanda Cook said...

Beautiful fabric!

legendarymomma@yahoo.com

MommaMarjorieB said...

Love that fabric! First glance I thought the pattern would be difficult applique, but pattern says NO applique. Sounds GOOD to me!!!

Unknown said...

Soft fabrics, would make a beautiful Quilt.

Unknown said...

Soft Fabrics, Would make a beautiful quilt.

my place and times said...

Thank you for Entertaining us with your information regarding the letter "E". I love your pieced and Embroidery designs.

Lisa said...

E is for my daughter Elizabeth. Love the colors of your fabric.

Nana Jo said...

This is certainly a blog hop full of information and fun!

Unknown said...

You were lucky you got "E" so you could be entertaining and embroider your block.
thelady at hotmail.com

DeAnna Julie Dodson said...

LOVE the sweet embroidery. Birds are my favorite!

Thank you. :)

bairdmtn said...

I am an embroiderer, too! I love redwork, but not as much as quilting! I make a lot of redwork towels for special friends, for gifts!

Liza S. said...

Your new line is gorgeous! I love that you like all your erasers.

Rina Mason said...

Love everything about your blog today. Your answers to the questions, the fabrics, pattern and your E.

Jackie said...

That is a "to die for collection " really love it. Blues and tans, can't ask for anything better!

Unknown said...

Thank you for the beautiful embroidered letter. Birds, the hope that spring is on its way! We have had enough snow to last us for several years.


Robin Woods said...

Love your spin on the letters! I am new to your blog, thanks to Moda!

Diana said...

I am going to use the "E" block to make a pillow for my grandson Everett. Nice fabrics, could be a pillow. Love the blog hop. Thanks for the giveaway.

Ruth said...

Love your bird and nest. The birds were singing here today.

Carmen said...

Blessed are the Piecemakers! Thanks for the giveaway. LOVE your embroidered/appliqued E.

scottylover said...

Gorgeous fabrics! The colors remind me of blueberries and oatmeal. The panel is neat, too!
Sandy A

Cathy said...

Gorgeous pattern and I love the panel pieces and the colorway! I have always loved your style!

Cathy ♥

Myra said...

I just love the colors in this fabric line. Thank you for the chance.

Tanya Quilts in CO said...

I love to embroider, so I am thrilled your embroidered your E block! Thanks for the chance!

Lynn Wilson said...

Kathy, I love your E. It is adorable.

Wendy said...

The embroidery on the letter "e" is a wonderful idea. I love stitching!
Thanks for the giveaway.

Travelschus said...

I love the colors in your Piecemakers. Just lovely!

pippirose said...

The embroidery is just the perfect touch! Love it.

Martha C. said...

Love the look of your Piecemakers line, Congratulations. Your block is awesome too. Thank you

MaryBeth said...

What a lovely line of fabrics, I'm sure "E"veryone wants to win, lol.

Nancy said...

Piecemakers is a lovely pattern and I would be happy to win it with the fabrics.
Love the embroidery on your E...so creative!
This hop is lots of fun.

Amy V said...

I love your E. So elegant. I really like the pattern you are giving away. It would look great in my new living room.

Unknown said...

Lovely fabrics and fantastic embroidery! Thank you for the giveaway!

Janan Doster said...

I love the faux applique designs. The fabrics are really nice.

The Victorian Girl said...

I love the blues and browns in your Piecemakers line. Would love to win it!

JANET said...

Love the pattern.

Jayne said...

Love the embroidery. Thanks for the chance to win.

Mystica said...

The fabrics and embroidery are so nice. Thank you for sharing.

mystica123athotmaildotcom

Love2Stitch said...

Great Stuff

Love2Stitch said...

Great Stuff!

Sheryl said...

I think I am going to have to embroidery all the letters.

KrisD said...

I absolutely love your 'E' block! Your new fabric line is pretty cool, too! Love reading about your long road trip as a child. Sounds like a summer full of good memories.

Anonymous said...

I love your embroidered block. Thanks for the inspiration.

OhioLori said...

LOVE your Embroidered picture!!! Beautiful job!

I live in Ohio...& in old Farm House... so I too, love our heated mattress pad in Winter! :)

Kathy Davis said...

Small world... I LOVE: wool pincushions, a fire in the fireplace, old silver thimbles, listening to the waves on the beach... and I have been to the places you would like to go. They are all my favorite places. I hope you get to go!
Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net

LynnJ in Wis said...

Love your bird embroidery - just perfect!

Penny said...

Nice color combination in the fabric line.

Dolly said...

It's a joyful day when I work on one of your embroidery blocks! I keep collecting, you keep dreaming them up!

crazy quilter said...

Your embroidery is amazing! And your drawings so detailed and creative. I can only draw stick people!

shauna said...

Your list of places you want to see is the same as mine. Ireland is at the top for me! Love the embroidery!!

Daisy Jayne said...

Thanks for sharing your journey with your letter E so entertaining

Terri U said...

Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I love your fabrics they are just beautiful!

kshackabq said...

Love the embroidery in your block. Thank you for sharing it with us.

hafza said...

Lovely fabric with great pattern. Thanks for the generous giveaway and for the chance to win...:)

CathyG said...

Loving this Blog Hop! Learning so much! love your embroidery!

Apprentege Medb said...

E.T. is one of my favorite movies, too.

Teresa S. said...

Love the Piecemakers quilt and NO applique :)
Please enter my name!

Karen said...

I love the new fabric line. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Angelia Lanouette said...

I really Enjoyed reading all your answers! Embroidery is my first stitchy love....my mother taught me when I was very young. Piecemakers is a beautiful collection and is on my wish list. Thank you for sharing!

Trisch said...

Love the embroidery on your E block. One time on a vacation to Minnesota my husband drove up to Wisconsin and then we turned around after we crossed the border just to add it to our list of states. Fun times. Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed learning about you

Joyful Quilter said...

Piecemakers looks like it would be fun to make. Thanks for the giveaway.

picketsews said...

I love love love your style. Your new line of fabric is really good. I gotta get some.

Mary said...

You have chosen well for your block frame. Fabric is beautiful and love the Piecemaker quilt.

Mike and Jen said...

Thanks for the drawing!

jenni said...

Your Embroidery is Excellent! Thanks for the darling pattern!

Maggey and Jim said...

I have really been busy with embroidery work this winter .
Would love to have that pattern,,
Maggey

Cindy said...

Totally love your block, and I love your new line of fabric too!

Nicole Christoffersen said...

Love the embroidered block and the Piecemakers fabric line!

Terri said...

Kathy you made your block uniquely you with the embroidery. I love it!

Unknown said...

Love that quilt!

Sherry said...

Your E block is beautiful. I love your fabrics too.

Diane said...

I love to add embroidery to my quilts too!

Audie-n-TX said...

I love your creativity; your such an inspiration.

Linda (Petey) said...

Piecemakers is beautiful...the colors are my favorite. Will be looking for it!

Gooba Designs said...

Love the embroidery on your letter "E." Beautiful!

GranChris said...

I really love your fabrics and patterns. Thank-you for so much inspiration!

Liz said...

Your E is lovely. the fabrics and pattern are awesome

JenV said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I enjoy the embroidery!

Sandra Montgomery said...

My initials are SEM and my favourite block is churn dash.

Beth said...

I love "Wag More, Bark Less". I'm planning to paint it on canvas and hang it in our home, along with "Purr More, Hiss Less" (my feline variation--we have a bunch of each and must be fair).

SewSealy said...

What a lovely "E"! The embroidery is fabulous. Thank you VERY much for offering us the extra "touch" to your letter. I can't wait to stitch it up!

Jan said...

I would love to make a vintage quilt for my 1860 log home. Sure hope I win. :)

Sarah said...

I'd love to win some of your fabrics. Love the colours!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

Would it help if I was jumping up and yelling "pick me, pick me" like Donkey on Shrek? If so, then I am! If not, then I am just for the fun of it!

Cheryl said...

What a fun blog hop - love your letter E and can't wait until I can get my hands on your new fabric - love it

Suze said...

Thanks for recognizing both your sisters. I have a son and a grandson named Eric, so E may be the first letter I make. Thanks for the great giveaway, too!

sofen said...

Are you sure you don´t want to visit Norway? ;)

jachelno at gmail dot com

Sandy said...

My last name starts with E. so your block will be the first one I make. This a fun activity to do.

Kellie from Indiana said...

I love that pattern! I lovd embroidery as well!

Willa said...

I saw that bumper snicker yesterday! My sister and I saw it in parking lot--maybe at Lowe's!

Nancy said...

Love the colors in your new Piecemakers line.

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