Spring Greetings my friends!
After 12 days of prepping for everyone... {which I absolutely love!}Today is my day on the hop! I am super excited! Like you, I have been waiting with anticipation for the big "reveal" each day! I have also enjoyed reading every one's tidbits, collecting their recipes & most importantly... hearing {from many of you} how much this hop continues to inspire you... and brighten your days!
If you all are enjoying it... I am a happy girl!
When I thought about my project... I thought it would be neat to do something a little different for you.... So I decided to do an appliqued tea towel! To continue with the "spring" theme.. Hannah & I chose these perfect Cadbury Egg Cookie recipe to make! I thought it would be a fun way for her to also be a part of my hop! I always enjoy seeing my girls learning and enjoying being in the kitchen!
Before I forget... the link to Threadwork Primitives was not working... Please visit Nan at http://threadworkprimitives.blogspot.com/ if you missed her yesterday!
So let's get rolling... Here is my Q & A! Hopefully you can learn a new tidbit or two about me! :)
Q & A
Tell us briefly about yourself...
Minnesota girl born & raised * Grew up in a small town with only 1 stop light * Raised rabbits, chickens, cows, ducks & geese out in the country * 4-H girl & supporter * CAT Lover * Eat dessert first kinda girl * No coffee... Iced Diet Coke please! * Dreamer * Momma to two darling girls- Hannah & Grace * Happily married to Corporate George * BIG CITY girl now * Love to host parties & CrEaTe!
Favorite medium to work in?
Pencil, Ink & Wool!
What inspires you?
Opportunities to follow your bliss!
Indispensable tool?
Good old fashioned pencil & paper!
Your design style in 3 words?
Creative * Original * Evolving
On the drawing board?
New & exciting patterns designed around my fabric line, Humble Beginnings from Diamond Textiles!
You collect?
Too much "good stuff"! {And yes, my husband knows I love to shop/collect!!! Usually he has to unload my "good stuff" for me! LOL!} However... I love me a good vintage prop, old scissors, vintage Halloween & Christmas decorations, worn & loved quilts, memories and so much more!
On your bucket list?
Publish a magazine * Attend other state's, State Fairs with my family * Rescue Cats/Cat Farm * Inspire Others!
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| Click green link below for the pattern template! |
Please share pictures of this project {or any other Buttermilk Basin design} on our Facebook Page, Blog or email us... and we will post it for everyone to see!
Here are the pattern Instructions!
Note: Pattern is reversed, as we prefer to use the fusible web technique. However, we encourage you to use your favorite wool appliqué method! Next, cut out each wool piece in the color as shown in the picture. Find the center of the towel and position the grass about 2 inches up from the bottom edge of the towel. Use coordinating
floss to blanket stitch around each piece; securing them in place. Use brown floss to stitch whiskers on bunny and pink floss to stitch the nose also on the bunny. Use 2 strands of tan floss to chain stitch the line between the bunny's ears. Stitch a couple blades of grass on each end of the patch of grass. Sew rick rack on near the bottom edge of your towel. Tie a bow with tan ribbon and sew in place! Hang and enjoy!
Spring Thyme Recipe from the Basin
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| BTW! We did not put near the amount of chocolate chips in there are they were still very yummy! |
"LUCKY" FRIDAY...Every FRIDAY!
For those of you who have took the time to read my post.... I have a little surprise for you! Do you see those precious wool bundles in the picture above? I am giving away 3 spring colored bundles to 3 "LUCKY" Chicks today! To enter... simply leave a comment below for your chance to win! Be sure to check back on Saturday to see if you are a winner!
And remember... Every FRIDAY is "LUCKY" Friday!
Good Luck!
Autumn in the Country... BARN EVENT {2}
DON'T FORGET! Registration is now open for one of the most unique experiences in wool & thread! Visit our website for more info and updates on the BARN EVENT {2} happenings! Grab your girlfriend and come, enjoy a weekend in the country with us!
See you tomorrow as the "HOP" continues...
March 1 * Quilts By Cheri
March 2 * Plumcute Designs
March 3 * Gail Pan Designs
March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs
March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs
March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms
March 7 * Sew Unique Creations
March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs
March 9 * Heartspun Quilts
March 10 * Notforgotten Farm
March 11 * Crabapple Hill
March 12 * Threadwork Primitives
March 13 * Buttermilk Basin
March 14 * Calico Moon
