My kind of Sunday...

so nice to have a fire going on the weekend

Greek yogurt, frozen fruit, and nuts 

Product Release 2013 Tea Towel Embroidery Calendar Kit

My latest tea towel kit features a new urban botanical mash-up pattern. Each towel is made of 100% natural linen and is screen printed with water based inks. Everything is packaged up into one kit with love. Check out more details here.

D.I.Y. TEA TOWEL EMBROIDERY KIT INCLUDES: 
• 100% natural linen tea towel
• 27" x 16" with a rolled hem
• 2 needles and quality red thread
• 6 in embroidery hoop
• Instructions and stitch guide

The hem at the top has a slot that allows you to easily hang with a dowel rod. 

I'm feeling extra crafty ever since the weather has changed. All I want is a fire, red wine, and a good project to curl up with on the sofa. 

Working on new kits!

I'm working right now on my 2013 holiday products for the shop. I'm enjoying stitching on wood. Isn't it pretty?

Prototype of 2013 Tea Towel Embroidery Calendar

The tea towel is coming soon! I'm in the final design stages for my 2013 Tea Towel Calendar Kit. It's so fun to see what it looks like stitched up. My weekend consisted of watching way to many episodes on Netflix while stitching this tea towel up. Pretty relaxing overall. 

Product Release: DIY Embroidery Kit In The Woods

I am thrilled to share my latest DIY Embroidery Kit with the world. This kit is great for beginners who have never tried embroidery or for more advanced folks who want a quick/fun project. 

The design was inspired by the wonderful feeling of being emmersed in nature. The front of the notebook features original illustrations of a geometirc bear and abstract sunset. I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas and we get some awesome sun sets there. The notebook holes are laser cut to make it easier to sew (like connect the dots). 

EACH KIT CONTAINS:

• 1 tree and sun laser cut notebook

• 1 geometric bear laser cut notebook 

• Quality red and teal thread

• 1 needle

NOTEBOOK DETIALS:

• Notebook size: 3.5" x 5"

• Cover- Kraft paper 100% recycled

• Inside- Blank white paper 100% recycled

• 32 pages

One feature I really like about this kit is that there are lines connecting the laser cut holes, so there is no confusion of where to stitch. It's so nice to stitch these up without referring to pattern.

Sneak Peak: Prototypes For New Embroidery Notebook Kits

I have some new ideas for pocket notebooks that I'm trying out. My process usually works out where I try out several ideas and then pick the best. For this prototype, I print out the design on paper, tape in place, and then poke holes with a needle (it's kind of hard on my fingers, but its worth it). After the holes are made, I stitch it up, which is by far my favorite part. I love the satisfaction of seeing a design come to life. 

Currently Stitching

I'm making a lovely scarf for myself. This pattern was inspired by some brand identity work for a client. While I was playing with different shapes for the logo I found this cool hexagon rotating shape. I took the idea and ran with it.

My Feet & My Embroidery

You can purchase this kit here.

DIY Embroidery Wood Brooch Kit

I am so thrilled to share my latest kit to the collection. It combines three of my favorite things: geometry, wood, and embroidery. Purchase here for $12.00

This is the perfect embroidery kit for someone starting to learn embroidery (kids and adults alike). It is designed to be open-ended so you can be as creative as you want. If you are looking for guidance the kit comes with a few patterns you can follow (see pictured below). I find the brooches to be very satisfying and relaxing to complete.

Each Kit Contains:

• 1 wood brooch with laser cut holes (1.5" diameter)

• 3 colors of thread (teal, purple, light green)

• 1 needle

• Brooch pin for easy fastening

• Instructions and 3 patterns

Product Release: His & Her Pillowcase Embroidery Kit

There is a new embroidery kit in the shop! After having such a great response to my Tea Towel Calendar kit I decided to continue the same aesthetic into a His and Her pillowcase project. It would make a lovely wedding or anniversary gift.

Each kit comes with:

• Two pillowcases screen printed with "HIS" and "Her"
• 220 Thread Count Very Soft Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases
• 30" x 21" to fit a standard sized pillow
• Quality red embroidery floss
• 2 embroidery needles
• 6" wood hoop
• Instructions and stitch guide

Buy here.

Screen Printing For New Embroidery Kit

I've been super busy getting all the details figured out for my newest kit. Here are some shots of me screen printing. Stay tuned for the finished product.

Artist Feature: Emily Barletta

Emily Barletta is a Brooklyn based textile artist. I'm loving the different textures, patterns, and densities explored throughout this series of embroidery works on paper.

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Product Release: Geometric Pocket Notebook Embroidery Kit

My love for embroidery and paper continues with my latest pocket notebook embroidery kit.

The inspiration for this kit came from an obsession with Japanese Sashiko stitching and designs. I really enjoy making kits that are both beautiful and functional. Personally, I keep one of these notebooks on me at all times so I can jot down thoughts as they come. I find it very helpful to keep my ideas from getting lost.

The kit comes with 2 laser cut notebooks, plenty of red thread, and a needle. The notebooks are made locally in portland and the paper is 100% recycled.

The grid is designed in a way that you could get several different designs out of it. I hope people get really creative with these and I can't wait to see other people's designs.

Click here to buy.