My friend Betz has a new organic fabric line called "Stitch", made by Robert Kaufman. She is so clever, this line is full of good stuff in so many ways. Here's her words on the inspiration behind "Stitch":
"Stitch is inspired by all types of stitchers and the beautiful handiwork created by them. My Grandmother's knitting, my Dad's needlepoint, my Mom's sewing...all of the needlework that's ever been a part of my life influenced this group. Stitches and textures from crochet, embroidery and crewelwork and more are interpreted as bold and graphic motifs."
I'm dying to make a quilt block with these! Betz is giving away a complete set of all 22 prints on her blog at the moment.
My family has new placemats to dine on, and they are just in time too (placemats have a hard life around here). Leslie makes these chalkboard placemats (a bit of background from Leslie here) and my kids have had fun with these since we got them last week. These are substantial placemats, they are each like their own chalkboard, sturdy. The price for 4 of them is a steal and we've already thought of a zillion uses for them. Available here.
Finally, I am preparing to do a little yarnbombing. Details when the time is right.
