All print Christmas pattern are 50% off. Select print patterns, including some of our best sellers, are up 75% off. Angels We Have Heard on High – 50% off Print Silent Night – 50% off Print Reindeer Ornament – 50% off Print Christmas Tree […]
In 2016 I’ll be releasing a pattern a month for the purpose of making a mug cozy! I just released the first one this month, and February will be out shortly. Keep an eye out for all of them through the year. There are basic […]
There is nothing like finding out you are pregnant with Baby #3 before you have even finished the DESIGN for the birth announcement for Baby #2! That’s what happened to me in early June, as my half finished design for the announcement for my almost 14 month old lay half done in a pile of sketches and a file on the computer. It’s funny how time just seems to fly with 2 very active little boys, a busy day job, and crafting “to finish” list a mile long. Another pregnancy really lit the fire for me, though.
So, yes! A new baby is on the way. SHE will be here is February, and I’m very excited to be having a daughter. I fully realize that she could have zero interest in stitching and knitting and all the fine fiber crafts that I’ve come to love, BUT I feel as though I have a better chance of getting her hooked than I do with my two train, tool, and bug loving little boys. Let me tell, you, though, that I plan to try my hardest with all 3. Needle crafting has so many obvious benefits to a childs growth and attention span. With this little one on the way I have a deep sense of satisfaction that our family is complete!
With all that being said, I DID finish the pattern for Luke’s sampler – my Mom graciously stitched and framed, and so now I am very pleased to announce the release of this happy alphabet sampler. I designed for Luke, but with the purpose of making it fairly gender neutral. I’ve always been a fan of bright colors that work for either a boy or a girl, and chose objects that aren’t obviously geared toward either gender either.
Please enjoy! This sample is already available here on my website: Alphabet Birth Announcement
Sometimes I knit. I feel like that is sort of a confession right now. Who has time to knit? Not me! I need to be focusing on designing and cross-stitching! But the thing is, I started this sweater in a size for 2 year old […]
Lately I’ve been working on designing a new alphabet birth sampler. I had a few requirements for this piece. I wanted it to be gender neutral, not too babyish, simple to stitch, and colorful. So far I’m pretty happy with it, and hope to finish […]
I use a lot of eyelet and other “starburst” speciality stitches in many of my designs, so I decided it might be nice to put together a video on how to actually work those stitches. They are simple once you get the idea, and a fun stitch to have in your back-pocket!
Check it out!
What do you do while you wait for a baby? – set up the nursery – check – pack your bag – check – wash baby clothes – check – make a random curtain – check – all other nesting and home preparations – check […]
It’s here!! I’m the centerfold, on page 36. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Please support the magazine by buying this months (April 2014) issue, it is featuring a trio of new floral designs by Cherry Lane Designs, plus so much more.
I’m so exciting to be published in a magazine that my creative juices are flowing. Be on the lookout for a new release shortly.
For those who have been affected by snow recently. I hope you are all safe and warm. Winter provides the perfect cross-stitching weather.
-Carrie
Update: Got it mostly stitched together! Just left is the bottom hem. I was finally inspired to start working on a big curtain for our redesigned dining room. At my pokey sewing pace it may not be done in time for the baby, but […]
As I am nearing the end of a pregnancy my extracurricular activities have been suffering. I wish I had been writing about this all along, because I think I would find my phases of crafting would directly relate to my phases of pregnancy: – 1st […]
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