Showing posts with label Ladies Prim Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ladies Prim Society. Show all posts

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Common Thread for Ladies Prim Society

Since my new "Ladies Prim Society" design is now in the process of being shipped, I thought I'd give the LPS members a picture of the next finish coming their way.

 "Common Thread" Stitcher's Mat

I hope all the members will enjoy the stitching and the finishing on this one. 
 It was a pleasure to design it for you.

The kit includes everything you need to complete the project.
Beautiful Olde Towne Blend linen by R&R Reproductions, 
 Hand dyed Peaches Velvet by Blackberry Primitives, silky seam binding ribbon, 
and primitive stained backing fabric.  Detailed instructions are provided also, of course.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Love to hear your comments.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
 Happy Stitching ~ Nan, Threadwork Primitives....

EDITED.....For all those who emailed and commented asking how to join the Prim Club, I'm sorry to have to tell you that membership is now closed for this year.  

Saturday, February 8, 2014

First Ladies Prim Society Kit

I'm so pleased to finally show you the first kit release for the Ladies Prim Society.
It has been a rough go of it with the weather, but the wonderful ladies of Dyeing to Stitch are busy kitting and getting them mailed as we speak.  And I truly appreciate all they do.
They rock!

I hope the members like what I've designed.
"GROWING LOVE" Stitcher's Wallet
The kit includes everything you need to complete the project.
Beautiful Winter Brew linen by R&R Reproductions, Blue Savannah fabric by Jo Morton, Hand dyed Yarrow wool by Blackberry Primitives, mother of pearl heart button, overdyed floss and even a rusty safety pin.  Detailed instructions are provided too, of course.

xx xx xx

I have been busy this week working on the finishing of all the pieces I showed you in the last post.  My plan was to get them all done to show you, but plans don't always work out the way I want them too.  An unexpected trip has come up and I am going out of town for a week or so.  I will have to show you them on my return.  Something to look forward to when I get back!
I will be closing my Etsy shop while I'm away, as I will not be able to ship.
I sure hope this weather gets better for all of us.  Especially during my travel time.
Thanks so much for stopping by.  Love to hear your comments and what you think of the new Prim piece and wishing everyone a wonderful week. 
Smiles, Nan

Sunday, February 2, 2014

The Plan

Yes, I do have one....a plan that is.... If you were following along with me last week on Instagram, my new favorite pastime, by the way :) or on facebook, then you know my stitching hands have been pretty busy.  I took last week to stitch as many pieces as I could in hopes to do all the finishing on them this week.  AND then list them for sale in my Etsy Shop.
Some of these are parts of previous designs and some are new.  I have all different finishes planned.....a pinkeep, huswife, needleroll, needlebook and a box.  
I'm ready and eager to get started first thing tomorrow and I'll be back to show you the results.
x  x  x  x  x

I know many of you are anxious to see the first Ladies Prim Society release.  Everything was shipped and has made it safely to Dyeing to Stitch.  They did get quite a lot of snow during this last storm, and were closed a few days, so please be patient in regards to the release while they get the kits prepped.  There are hundreds of members and it's a real job putting it all together.  My hat is off to Ann, Pat and the shop girls who work so hard to make this club perfect.

Have a wonderful week...if you're getting more snow, like I think we'll be getting, please be careful and stay safe....
Happy Stitching,
~Nan 

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Time for a Sneak Peek

It's almost time for the first Ladies Prim Society release of the year.  Yes, the Ladies Prim Society will continue again in 2014.  There's a total of 5 kitted designs for the year from myself and Blackbird Designs. The club is hosted by Dyeing to Stitch in Virginia and they are now accepting a limited number of NEW registrations, so it's not too late to join!  For more information or to sign up, visit www.dyeing2stitch.com
I love being a part of this club and I'm very excited about designing for it again this year.  I really enjoy creating pieces that are just a little different and experimenting with finishes that aren't too complicated.
Here's a little peek at what I've created for the LPS member's first kit.
The kit will include all the supplies needed to make each project.
Hope you like this little peek:)
 Have a great stitching week and l'll be back soon to show you the full reveal.
Smiles, ~Nan

 

Thursday, January 9, 2014

This Year's First

First design release, that is.   I hope you like it.
I wanted to design something with my friends in mind and I love the Quaker style very much.  
I thought it would be nice to do a sort of keepsake with a pair of initials on it....yours and a friends. 
I know there are many of you who exchange stitched gifts and how wonderful it is to receive a piece from a friend made especially for you.  My favorite kind of gift!

This has been in the works for some time and I'm so pleased to finally show it to you.

"Quaker Friends"

Design stitch count is 123 x 79.  Both models were stitched using The Gentle Art - Wood Trail. 
The framed piece was stitched on 35ct Abecedarian Blend and the pinkeep was stitched on 40ct Broomstick Brown.  Both from R & R.
The chart comes complete with a full alphabet so that you may personalize your piece.

I'd like to take a cue from Paulette of Plum Street Samplers, who in a recent blog post, suggested fabric substitutions.  I thought it was a wonderful idea.  It's not always necessary to use what it has been designed on.  There are so many color choices available out there and who doesn't like having choices.  Here are a few I think would perhaps work well also.
R & R Creme Brulee or Weeks Dye Works Parchment for the lighter linen and
Lakeside Fawn or Weeks Dye Works Cocoa for the darker linen.  If you see a color that looks good to you, do it and make it your own!

I'll be getting these charts off to the distributor.  So, Quaker Friends will be available from your local needlework shop soon.
I'm almost done with the new piece I've designed for The Ladies Prim Society and hope to be showing it to you soon.   I am truly thrilled with this one:)   Don't forget.....the club is open to extra members this year, if you're interested in joining.  I hope you will. 
My head is full of ideas and I have some new designs in various stages right now.  Looks to be a fun designing year ahead. Thanks so much my friends for your support and for taking the time to drop by today.  Happy Stitching to you.
Smiles, ~Nan

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Beggar's Christmas Release

Happy Weekend to you all....
I've tried to work very quickly to get this new release completed and I'm please to show you the finish of "Beggar's Christmas".
Stitch count is 77 H by 106 W. 
 The model was stitched on 35ct Chamomile Tea by R and R Reproductions.
Absolutely love this new color linen!
The thread colors that were used are Gentle Art in Country Redwood and Heirloom Gold
and Weeks Dye Works in Onyx and Moss.
Trimmed with BeeSkep baby chenille by R and R Reproductions.

I've already begun shipping to shops and my distributors should have this later next week. 
Also added it to my Etsy Shop.
x x x x x
This will be my last release for the year.  I've already begun to work on my first design for the Ladies Prim Society, due out in late January.  As I mentioned, this is a wonderful club hosted by Dyeing to Stitch and they have decided to open the club to new members for 2014.  Please visit their website
for more information about the club. 
As always, thank you so much for taking the time to visit and for your continued support of my needlework designs.   I am always so touched by your emails and comments.
Hugs and Happy Stitching!
~Nan

Friday, November 15, 2013

Ladies Prim Society Reveal

I know there's been a bit of suspense about the last Ladies Prim Society piece. 
It's finally completed and I'm ready to show you the reveal.  I am so hoping all the members will be pleased with the finale piece.  It's just been such a fun year being apart of this club and I'm happy to say I will be continuing in it again next year.

"Holiday Patchwork"
I'm also excited to tell you that Dyeing to Stitch has decided to open up enrollment for new members in 2014.  So, if you missed out getting in the club this year, you'll now have an opportunity to join.
Here is a link to their website where you will find the member application.

The girls at Dyeing to Stitch hope to have this new kit mailed to the members by Thanksgiving.
As always, I'll be sending the model to them for display in the shop.  
Sincere thanks for your comments and kindness.
Happy Stitching my friends!
~Nan

Friday, June 28, 2013

Stitchin' the Week Away

Happy Friday All !
Yep, that's what this week was all about...
STITCHING.
That's a good kind of week :)
xx x xx x xx
I finished up the new sampler I was
working on and now all I need to do is 
pick out a complimentary frame, frame it, 
write up the instructions, take pics for the cover
and get them printed and off to the distributor.
Not always such and easy task, but as you
know, I love this job....pinch me :)
Here's a sneak peek....
This sampler has a story behind it, but I'll tell you
more about that later.
x x x
I've also finish up a WIP that I've been working on
since last year and my goal was to have it
done by Halloween.  CHECK :)
Kindred Spirits by The Primitive Needle.  Love this!
Looks like I'll be doing a lot of frame shopping.

AND....I'm doing a SAL hosted by Simone of
Soed Idee called B. Blok Mystery.

We're up to part 3 and today Simone
 should be posting part 4.
So, I'm all caught up and ready.....phew... for now :)
 I hate falling behind on things.  
As you can see, I've stained this linen before starting.
I'm using one of my friend Nancy's
(Victorian Motto Sampler) great reds.
She has the best variety of red floss out there.
  I think I own just about every one.
~xxxxx~
Just a reminder to all the Ladies Prim Society 
Members.  There are only a few days left to get
in on the giveaway over at Ann's blog.
http://dyeingtotellyou.blogspot.com/
Comment and become a follower of her blog
and she is going to stitch a personalized scissor fob 
for the winner, that will match the 
Victory Garden Pinkeep kit
that was just sent out to club memebers.
Wish I could enter....LOL
~xxxxx~

I'll be back soon.... I've taken some more
shots of the garden.  It's really coming along
and things have started to really fill in and out.
Have a great weekend my friends.
Smiles, ~Nan



Thursday, June 20, 2013

Finished Goods

It's a good day for some finished goods :)
I love to create and make finished 
goods for sale, but don't always have
the time to do so with so many other pending
obligations.  I'm not complaining....I am loving life and 
having the best time designing and being apart

I've had a chance to get a few things stitched
lately and will be posting them in my Etsy Shop
later today.  Thought I'd show you
a peek at them here on the blog first.
Patriotic Drawstring Ditty Bag
Strawberry Pot Pinkeep
1776 Pincushion
Antique Reproduction Pincushion #1



Antique Reproduction Pincushion #2
So as you can see, I do try and keep these
idle hands busy with the craft I love.
~*~*~*~*~
Before I sign off, I just want to thank everyone
and all the Ladies Prim Society members
for their wonderful response to the 
next design release.
Smiles all around :)
Hugs and happy stitching! ~Nan

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Victory Garden Pinkeep

I'm so pleased to show you the full reveal of the next
"Victory  Garden" pinkeep

It's stitched on 2 different color R&R linens and
comes with a full charted alphabet, so that you
can personalize it with the letter of your choice.

I also made one for the girls of Dyeing to Stitch
which will be on display at their shop in case
you get a chance to visit them in Va. Beach.
I really need to get back down there for some 
good ol' girl time with them.
Ann is having another contest for the club members.
Make sure to visit her blog, Dyeing to Tell You
 to find out all about it
and the prize she is giving away this time.
She's already begun shipping this kit out to the
club members...... I call her the Annergizer Bunny :)


~+~+~+~+~
I'm also excited to tell you that I'll be releasing my
next Summer bee design on Friday, called
"A Bee's Bounty" 
I'm super excited about the way this turned out.
It's already in the hands of my distributor and
Dyeing to Stitch will be getting them this week too.

Plus, don't forget.....I'll be announcing the winner of
my Civil War Needlebook kit on Friday too,
 so there's still time to enter.   Here's the link
 http://threadworkprimitives.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-bout-giveaway.html
Thank you to all,  who have already entered.
~+~+~+~+~
I'll be back soon!
Smiles, ~Nan

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

How 'bout a giveaway

Thank you for all your wonderful comments
and emails regarding the Ladies Prim Society 
sneak peek.  Can't wait to show you 
the whole reveal.
x x x
It's just a beautiful day here in Philly and
I've been feeling very blessed and happy.
That calls for a giveaway, don't you think?
x x x
Since I had such a great response to
my Civil War Needlebook and
since I only have a smidgen of
that wonderful antique ribbon left
and since it's almost 4th of July :)
......all good reasons right?

I'd like to give one of my kits away.
There is a bit of a catch.... ;p
I'd like to get more visits to my
Threadwork Primitives Facebook Page.
So, all you need to do is
leave a comment on this post and
"LIKE" my page.  You'll then be entered
in the giveaway for a chance to win the
Civil War Needlebook kit.
If you're already  a fan of my page,
then you're already entered.
Not too difficult, right?
The link to my page is on my sidebar
or just click on the picture below.

I will randomly draw a winner on June 21st,
the first day of Summer
and announce it here on my blog. 
I'll most likely contact the winner by fb!
x x x

Enjoy this beautiful day and good luck!
Smiles, ~Nan

Monday, June 10, 2013

A little bit of a Ladies Prim Society reveal

As promised....got a few pics of the sneak
peek for my next Ladies Prim Society
piece.  Wanted this one to be a little
different and I am excited about it.
Watch for the whole reveal soon!

I'm sure Ann and Pat will be busy kitting 
this week and from what I understand,
plans are to start shipping on the 18th.
x x x
They have done such a wonderful
job with this club.  Kudos to them.

The finished model will be on 
display at Dyeing to Stitch,
 if you'd like to stop by the shop.
Rumor has it there's another 
contest in the works!
x x x 
I just can't tell you how much
I love being apart of this club and 
hope all of you, who have joined,
 are having fun with it.
~*~*~*~*~
On a personal note, yesterday was
my DH birthday. 
He treated himself to a morning
ride on his Harley and I just had to get
some shots of my handsome guy.
Happy Birthday sweetheart.
Life is so easy knowing my whole world 
fits inside of your arms.
Love you more than I have words.
~*~*~*~
Thanks for visiting and as always, I love 
hearing from you.
Happy Stitching. ~ Nan

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Still Another Stitcher's Finish...and More

Guess we're on a roll here gang.  YAY!

Judy of Attic Raggedys and a fellow member of
Samplermakers with me, sent in two pics of her finishes.
First is "Grey House"
Just lovely and in the perfect frame.
AND
"Happy 4th"
She wanted to be able to leave this out all year
so she left off the saying.
Beautiful stitching Judy.
 Thanks for sharing your stitches with us.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Here's something I completed a few weeks ago 
and thought I'd add it to this finishing post ; )
I stitched "Down Virginia Way"
Yep....again :)  I just really enjoy this pattern so much.
I turned under the edges, stitched a tiny running stitch 
to hold the seams in place and then
 attached it to a piece of frayed homespun.  I wrapped
it around an old tea tin and just sewed it together in
the back where the homespun met.
It's a keeper :)
~*~*~*~*~*~
Our gardens are starting to really take off with blooms.
Hope to show you some new pics of it soon.
~*~
Stitching a few summer designs that I hope to 
put in my Etsy shop for sale, so keep watching.
~*~
AND don't forget.... the next Ladies Prim Society
design release is due out very soon!
I know I promised a sneak peek......soon, soon.  
I haven't forgotten.
I know you club members are excited and
 I'm probably more excited than you. lol  It's true! 
I love this club.  It's so much fun!!!!
 I'll be back with another post soon.
Smiles, ~Nan
 


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Another Stitcher's Finish

Boy, I just love when these roll in......
It's always so much fun for me to see a
 design I've created, stitched by a fellow stitcher 
and how creative you all can be with your finishing. 
Here is a finish by Annie.  She stitched
the Dutch Tulip freebie and created a
luggage tag.  What a fun idea!
She stitched this with 
DMC colors...... 356, 407, 433, 758.
I love that Annie changed the colors
to give it her own creative touch.  It's just really super.  
I'd like a whole set of these for traveling : )
~*~*~*~*~
Annie and I must have been in the same
mindset.  I recently finished my Dutch 
Tulip piece to cover a book.
Doing a covered book was a first for me.
I want to thank my dear friend Mimi for 
helping me with this finish
during our stitching play date.
I am so pleased with the way it turned out.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Gearing up for the next Ladies Prim Society 
release. Hosted by Dyeing to Stitch.
Hope to have a sneak peek for you
by weeks end.
I'm really excited about this one.
Can't wait!

Hope your day is filled with happy stitches!
Smiles, ~Nan

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Did You See?

Not sure if you got a chance
to visit the Dyeing to Stitch blog,
but they posted a sneak peek
today of the next  
from Blackbird Designs.
Check it out if you get a chance.
How exciting. Right?
It looks to be perfect for the 
season and quite colorful.
  Can't wait to see the 
entire piece!

    x x x x x

I'm busy stitching another design.

Just finished designing it this
morningIt ended up being one of those
that I needed to start stitching
 right away.  I love that kind :)
  
I've also completed all of the finishing
on the pieces I stitched up in my
previous post (here).   So, I'll
be having a few finished goods
for sale very soon.
Happy Stitching!
~Nan  

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

~*~Sneak Peek as Promised~*~

Gosh, this was so much fun to design!

Below is a peek at the 1st release
in the Ladies Prim Society Club
hosted by Dyeing to Stitch.
Featuring kitted designs by myself 
and also Blackbird Designs. 

Have you signed up yet?  ☺
Just visit dyeing2stitch.com and click
to download the registration sheet 
to sign up or call 
757/366-8740 with questions.

The chart and kits will soon 
be on their way 
to Va. for Ann and Pat to mail out
to all the Club members.  I'll also 
be sending them the model
so if you're in the area, stop by 
their shop to see it. 

Thank you to all of you who have 
already signed up and to all
that have emailed me about the club.
I love hearing from you.    

I hope you are as excited as I am
Thanks for taking a peek and
Happy Stitching,
       ~Nan         
   

Friday, December 14, 2012

Good Friends

and a new banner !
 I was so surprised to get 
this in the mail the other day.
 Yes, my dear sweet friend
Ivonne of The Crackling Crows 
gifted me
with another one of her wonderful
banners.  She thought it
appropriate since she says
I'm always creating.
I just love it!  Isn't it a beauty?
If you don't own one of Ivonne's
awesome banners already,
you'll have to check out her blog!  
I have it hanging in my studio 
on an antique quilt rack
where I keep some of my
favorite ticking.
~*~
Ivonne, I am so thankful to call you
my friend.  You are so sweet
and such a joy to have in my life.   
Girl, you know I love you,
right? : )
Thank you from the bottom of 
my
~*~ ~*~ ~*~
And today I was so excited to be all
  caught up on things,
that I stitched some of 
the morning away.  
( My most favorite thing to do : )
I fell in love with this prim little design
when Lori at Notforgotten Farm
posted the freebie on her blo
a little while ago.
This is what I've stitched so far.
 Hope to have it finished soon.
Happy Weekend all.
~Nan
PS.  I'll be posting a sneak peek of
the Ladies Prim Society piece
soon, so stay tuned.  If you're interested
in signing up for this exclusive club,
which will also features
Blackbird Designs,
visit the Dyeing to Stitch website
for more information.