Enchanted Embroidery...

This book is the newest addition to my needlework library. Enchanted Embroidery by Jenny Adin-Christie. It's a gorgeous hardcover book! Within the covers are pages upon pages of stunning needle art, and patterns are included.

The very first piece she shares is this lovely embroidery that she created as a book cover, The Owl and The Pussycat. She employs a number of techniques and materials, including sequins to bring this piece to life.

This is a lovely needlecase that features a fish on the front. Inspirations is the publisher, and kits are available to make most of these pieces, but many are already - understandably - sold out.

I really love this little wren. It has a special compartment in its back to carry a thimble, and needles can be safely stored under its wings. This is also available as a kit, but fair warning, they're not inexpensive to purchase. I think I remember the kit for the owl on the cover was about $500 Australian.

Even so, I'm thinking that most of the piece can be constructed by the needleworker, with the exception of the beaks and feet on the birds. I might need help from a woodworker to reproduce those! I think when I'm ready, I'll begin with something like a scissor or needle case and work my way up to something framed. 

Either way, I will enjoy paging through this book to take in every sweet detail, and dream of the day when I'll finally tackle one of the projects.

If you're interested in obtaining your own copy, you can visit HERE for more information. Magazine subscribers receive a discount on purchases.

Jeweltone Needlecase...

Brynwood Exclusive Needlecase - Jeweltone - SOLD

 I had a special request, which I created yesterday. It's already in the mail and on its way to a new home. I used a beautiful jeweltone print fabric exterior, gorgeous royal purple linen and overdyed wool interior, and finished with a sparkling lavender button.

If you really love this one, no worries. I have more of all the fabric and will happily make another just like this. I'm also going to add a number of other prints to my shop in the coming days. They'll be perfect for your sewing box, or as a sweet exchange gift for a needleworker or sewing friend. 

I sold every one of the 22 bottles of hickory syrup I made this week. I've decided that I'll be making more to have available in my booth at the Craft and Vendor show on November 21st. If you're local to me, it will be held at the Kewaskum High School, Kewaskum, Wisconsin. I'm also making a batch or two (12 bottles per batch) over the weekend. 

If you're interested in purchasing some of my woodsy, delicious Hickory Hill Farm hickory syrup, each twelve ounce bottle is $18, plus priority postage (because they weigh more than one pound to post). I only charge actual postage, and invoice through my Square account after I have the postage total. Just send an email (or FB private message) my way to reserve your bottle(s).

I'll be having a great time over the weekend, and I wish the same for you.