Correction to Harvest Hill

Corrected top border of Harvest Hill

My Latest Designs

It's been awhile since my last post. So I thought I would show you what I have been up to lately.

Thankful Hearts

Designed for Inspired Needle 

My second design for the Inspired Sampler Club.  To order a kit contact Cathy at The Inspired Needle.

Harvest Hill

This design was released last friday through Hoffman Distributing.

Harvest Blessings....don't you like my white pumpkin?   I have been fascinated with all the different colored pumpkins I have been seeing lately.  

My Mini Sampler Stocking....I had a request to finish the alphabet so there will be two more of these to come.

And finally Yuletide on Thistle Hill.  This will be released this Friday....10/06.  I have a few more designs in the works for Christmas.  Believe it or not it will be here in a few shorts months.  I'm still trying to figure out where 2017 went....seems like it passed by so quickly!

Hope you have a great week!

Update on the Flower Gatherer

Well... my naughty Flower Gatherer is all correct now!  She was a handful...after she got her corrections made she didn't want her  picture taken.  I guess she was as embarrassed as I am...

 

Shop Owners if you already ordered charts, I have corrected ones on the way to Hoffman.  If your order was already sent out, please contact them and they will tell you how to get the corrected charts. It will only effect you if your charts were mailed out Friday.  I sure am sorry this happened and will happily make it right. 

If you have any questions, please email me!

Boo Boo Mistake on The Flower Gatherer

I'm sorry to say there is a huge mistake on The Flower Gatherer!  As hard as I try sometimes things get by....Here is the corrected area if you already purchased the chart.  New corrected charts will be sent out to my distributor as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please e-mail me. 

Where Has The Summer Gone?

I can't believe it has been a whole month since my last post! Where has the summer gone? It seems like it was just spring and now August is already half way gone.  I have been busy though and have failed to add my latest designs to this blog.

Since my little Christmas in July Trio, I have added my "Read Me A Story" design.  I found this verse somewhere....wish I could remember where.  When I see or hear a sweet verse I write it in a little notebook I keep to use later.  Some get used right away some stay in the little notebook for a while until some inspiration hits me.

I chose these colors so it could go into any child's bedroom, boy or girl.  You could change the colors to fit your needs...or even turn it into a wall hanging.  Grandmas, this is a good stitch for your favorite grandchildren...of course they are all favorite grandchildren.

Coming soon...they release to the distibutors next friday... my mini sampler stocking.  It is small and will be a nice addition to your ornament collection.

I left the toe area open so you could add initials or the year.  I also added the stocking template to the design pattern.  It was a lesson in patience for me to get my design inside of my stocking template but after several tweaks I finally got it balanced and a template that resembled a stocking! It is a flat finish and I used mini pom pom trim by Lady Dot Creates.

Finally to say so long to summer...I'm working on harvest and Christmas now, "The Flower Gatherer" is my final for this season.

I just love this saying...I think it is so true and wanted to use it on something. So my pretty little flower gathering lady got it. 

 As you know I have been one of the designers for Inspired Sampler Club from the Inspired Needle.  My second design called "Thankful Hearts" will be released soon.  I believe it is scheduled for an end of August release.  It was designed with the Harvest season in mind.  If you are interested in joining the club, contact Cathy at the Inspired Needle for more information.  You can still join and I think you can get all the club projects.  I will let Cathy release a photo first but will be back with more details later....

One last thing for shop owners... Norden Crafts is running a 10% off sale on all Abby Rose Designs patterns that they have already stocked.  Supplies are limited and only apply what is in their inventory.  There are quite a few of early Abby Rose Designs patterns available.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Gayle 

Abby Rose Designs

A Little Bit of Christmas in July!

It's hot outside but I've been busy creating a little bit of Christmas inside where it is cool!  I have three new Christmas in July designs to show you and then hopefully I will get into the the Autumn mood...I'm a little turned around I guess!

The first two have already been released but I will give you a peek of the third which will be out soon.

All three are stitched on WDW 30 count Cocoa linen.  And Good Tidings to You and Comfort and Joy have already released and are available at your local needlework store.  O Come All Ye Faithful will be released soon.  They are easy to stitch up and measure approx 71/2 by 71/2 inches. Perfect sized little pillows to display in your dough bowls.

I had been doing a little family genealogy and was researching in the colonial period and the ideal of  stitching something in that time period kept coming to mind. I hope you enjoy stitching them as much as I enjoyed designing them.

I have a couple more designs in the works and will be back later on with some updates on those....

My second design for the Inspired Needle, aka, Inspired Needle Club will be released at the end of August.  You can email Cathy at the Inspired Needle if you are interested in joining her club.  Hint: I used Autumn colors for the next one!

I hope you are enjoying your summer...it is going by very fast!

Gayle

Model Stitcher Needed

I have more designs charted that I can stitch up!  If you love to stitch, email me and we can chat!

Gayle
Abby Rose Designs

Christmas Stitching In June?

Hi Everyone!
Since my last post I have my first 2017 Christmas design finished and ready to release.  I heard from many of you and you like to start stitching Christmas patterns in the summer when you have more time....I can understand that.  I usually wait until about October to release any thing Christmasy...Is that even a word?  Anyway, I have long wanted to design something colonial but just never did it.  So a couple of months ago I was searching through my "designs not finished" file.  Those are the designs that you get an idea and get started and nothing else comes to you.  So you put them away and then finally one day you are ready to complete them.

There are three in this series and I will be released as they are finished.
The first is called, And Good Tidings to You, the second is called, "Comfort and Joy and the final is "All Come All Ye Faithful".  They are the same size so you could stitch them together or single and framed or a small pillow.  I finished
this one as a pillow.  They are all stitched on Weeks Dye Works Cocoa 30 count linen.

Here is a photo of "And Good Tidings To You".  It will be released next Friday through Hoffman to a local needlework store near you.

And Good Tidings to You
Pillow size is approx. 7 inches wide by 61/2 inches long.

Tea For Two is being released today as a chart.  Thanks to everyone who loved it and wanted to stitch it but unfortunately I ran out of some of the supplies and was unable to get them again.  So now you can get the chart and put your own creative ideas to it.

I don't know what the weather is where you live but it is getting very hot here in Texas.  I live in southern Texas where it is sub-tropical.  We are located near beautiful South Padre Island, where I try to spend a little time each summer.  But until I get there... I will be inside where it is cool with a big glass of iced tea working on needlework projects!

Have a great summer!  I be back again with some new designs to keep you busy this summer.

Gayle

New Designs Coming This Summer

Hi Everyone!
It seems like time is flying by and I can't keep up with all the projects that I have going!  After my retirement last October, one of my goals was to increase the number of designs that I put out.  I thought, I did about 6-7 year when I was working full time so it should be easy to double that..... I started out with a bang and then slowly other things seem to take me away from my stitching.  How did I do all the the things I did when I was working?  Beats me! I guess I'm slower now! ;)

Anyway, I've picked my needle and thread back up and have quite a few projects coming down the lane.  I do have to tell you, I now have a model stitcher who helps me.  Her name is Donna Ennis and she is from Florida.  We have developed our system of how to get things back and forth to each other and I am so happy to have her helping me.  She is a beautiful stitcher and fast too!

So what's coming up...Well I now have a candle box from Lone Elm Lane.  If you don't know who they are by now, they make the most beautiful wooden boxes and frames for stitchers.  I chose the candle box because I liked the slide lid and compartments.  My design is almost finished and should be out soon.  I chose the color paprika, so if you like it, let them know.

See here's my box ....no design yet.  Isn't it cute?

For those of you that were not able to get my "Tea For Two Kit" in early January, good news is I have published the chart and it will be available from Hoffman next week.  I was unable to locate more of the fabric that I used and the ribbon company went our of business!  But I am sure you will be able to find some coordinating fabric and ribbon in your stash.  Thank you for the e-mails about the chart...I heard you and it will be out soon.

I have three Colonial Christmas mini pillows in the works.  I know everyone likes to start their Christmas stitching early so they should be released in late June and early July!  It seems to me like Christmas was just here...

Also another design with a cute saying on it....and I have just finished my part 2 design for the Inspired Sampler Club.  It's not stitched...just designed!

I am also hoping to get my yearly Halloween design completed soon.  I have to tell you, I have projects on every table in my house and little studio.

Today I put away my needle and thread and painted.  A few years ago I distressed some paper mache boxes for myself and a couple of friends.  A new friend is in love with my Christmas box and asked if I would make one for her.  So today, I worked on it.

(In person these actually look red...my camera wants things to look burnt orange today!)

Her's says Tis the Season...mine are on the top.   These are so fun to make and they really don't take a lot of time.  I put them here because you really could put a needlework design on the top of them. IF you are looking for another summer project.  You can make them any color, any size and I use stencils for the words and some of mine have designs. I'm always looking for new places to put designs.  I have a bunch of framed pieces and a ton of pillows already!  The boxes are very sturdy.  Anyway there is never a dull moment around here!  

Hopefully, my next post I will have some pictures of finishes!  Have a great summer!

Gayle

Abby Rose Designs

A couple of things to show you this week... I gave you a peek last week of my new design for the Inspired Sampler Club but since Cathy has sent it out to the club members, I wanted to show you the entire piece.  If you would like to stitch it, you can contact Cathy at the Inspired Needle to get more information.  She has turned it into a kit with all the thread and the fabric you will need to complete it.

Since this is my first club, I am especially proud of Glad Hearts.  Jan Alexander, who did the first piece has called her's Everlasting Love.  What a great name!  It will be her turn again in a couple of months and then I will follow with "Thankful Hearts" just in time for fall stitching!

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Glad Hearts

This is my next piece which will probably be out next week through Hoffman!  I know I have completely skipped over summer stitching!  I designed Spring and Summer Pin Pillows in 2016 and promised a few of you that I would eventually get to the Autumn and Winter.  Winter is designed but still needs to be stitched.  I think you will like it though...it features some rich Christmas colors.  I am also thinking of my yearly Halloween design, with my beloved witch who has no name, but needs one.... Any ideas?  And then I  have 3 Christmas Ornaments in the works!  I now have a great model stitcher, Donna Ennis, from Florida who is now helping me get all of these things stitched! What a relief!  She stitched Glad Hearts for me...in record time!

Autumn Pin Pillow

Stay safe this Memorial Day Weekend!

Gayle
Abby Rose Designs

Happy Mother's Day!

                                                   

Happy Mother's Day to all My Stitching Friends!

                                                                
Tulips are one of my most favorite flowers so I'm sending you a bunch! I wish you the happiest day and hope you get to spend time with those you love the most!  Thanks to all who have enjoyed my designs!  There will be more to come in the future...just taking a much needed break right now!

Gayle, Abby Rose Designs

Glad Hearts Sneak Peek! An Inspired Sampler Club Project

Hello Everyone!

A few months ago it was my honor to receive an email from Cathy at the Inspired Needle and Jan from Tree of Life Samplings asking if I would be interested in designing for the Inspired Sampler Club.  Of course I said yes...I love samplers.  The first design by Jan has already been released but you can still join the club by contacting Cathy at the Inspired Needle at inspiredneedle.com.  The scheduled release dates are on Cathy's website.

My sampler is called "Glad Hearts" and here is a sneak peek.  I really enjoyed designing this piece and hope you like it too!  It is an exclusive piece and  the only way to get it is by calling Cathy.

Have a great week!

Gayle
Abby Rose Designs

Be Happy Update

Hi Everyone!
Hope you are enjoying your week!  I wanted to send this post out because several of you have emailed me regarding a color in the "Be Happy" design.

The GAST- Pebble is correct.  I think all of the blue in the photo put a blue cast on the block areas that were stitched with Pebble.  The model really does have the off-white color of GAST Pebble. 

So what I have told everyone is...if you like the blue look of the blocks you could use GAST-Aged Pewter and it would probably be very close to the color in the photo.

Sorry for any confusion!  I think I need more experience in the photo taking area!

Anyway!
Happy Easter....May it be a very blessed time for you and your family!

Gayle
Abby Rose Designs

A couple of new designs coming out in the next week.  First of all my last edition to my "Happy" series that I have been doing...not to say that I won't have another in the future if I hear another good happy quote ;).

Here is "I Think I'll Just Be Happy Today".  Isn't it funny that we don't often remind ourselves that we have a choice to be Happy each day.  I know, I forget too!

And the next is a design which was originally published in Primitive Punch and Needlework Magazine about a year and half ago.  I believe the issue is no longer printed.  I have had several requests to publish it so here it is.............

Enjoying the nice windy days...not too hot yet.  My little dog Coco and I have really enjoyed our evening walks.  My roses have already started to bloom.  Our bottle brush tree already has a million blooms.  It looks like it rained red petals.  

Hoping where ever you are...it is warm and almost Spring!

Good Sunday Everyone!
I'm always looking for ways to display my designs.  Don't get me wrong, I like framed pieces, and all kinds of smalls but sometimes I want something that can be displayed or useful.  I have always been a candle nut.  I have many candles! I like these primitive style taper candles and wanted to add a few to my ever growing candle collection but couldn't figure out what to do with them.  Although I like the primitive style decorating that has been around for a few years now and is very popular, my house is not decorated in that style.  So...I started looking around at Hobby Lobby ( I can spend a couple of hours in there just looking at every item, something I never had time to do when I was working full time) and wandered over to the unpainted wooden box isle... And there I spied it...a perfect container for my grubby candles.  A simple wooden box with a simple closure on the front, just the perfect width for taper candles.  Next to the paint isle.... another one of my other favorite things...and I found a perfect primitive red milk paint by Plaid.  I'm not advertising for them but for the price, this paint is great.  I've used a much more expensive brand and I think this one is just as good. I chose New England Red but they have several colors that I really liked... thinking....other projects!  I did follow all the directions ( I don't always do that...I get too excited when starting a project) and went through the proper steps. First I lightly sanded my box or should I say my husband lightly sanded my box! Then I applied a coat, let it dry, applied a second coat, let it dry and the next day I rubbed it well with the oil rub they suggest.  You don't have to do that but I wanted the darker color and it also seals it.

Here's my candle box!

The milk paint naturally made the worn -looking areas, which I like, you could probably give it third coat for a more solid paint job.

This is what it looks like inside.

I'm working on a design for the top of the box (that's it inside the box) and plan to line the bottom with some color coordinated wool to keep my candles protected and maybe something for the inside of the lid.  I will post again with a picture of my completed project.  This was a fun project and I already have my eye on a smaller box that would be great for a small design.

Have a great day!

Gayle

New Designs

Good Friday Everyone!
I just wanted to show you my new designs!  The first is a follow-up to "Do More of What Makes You Happy" which was released a couple of months ago.  My latest design is called "Be Happy", just a small reminder that we all have things in our life that make us Happy and Thankful and we can be an inspiration to others who might be going through something tough.

"Be Happy"

32 count Confederate Grey Linen

Also, I will have a Limited Edition Kit which will be distributed by Norden Crafts at the Nashville Market in a couple of weeks.  Shop owners, please go by their Suite if you are interested in this kit. If you are attending the market, you can also Pre-Order by contacting Norden Crafts.  The kit is called "Home Sweet Home".

Home Sweet Home Limited Edition Kit at Nashville Market

Hope you have a weekend of fun & stitching!

Boo Boo on Tea for Two Chart!

Hi Everyone!
Just found out there is a boo boo on the color chart for my Tea For Two Chart.  The chart says "Baked Clay" from Classic Colorworks.  The color is actually "Clay Pot".  Sorry for any inconvenience to anyone stitching the chart!
Gayle

Our Family Rules

Good Morning Everyone!

A new design that is quick and fun! Our Family Rules is stitched on 30 count Creme Brule from  R & R Reproductions.  I have used some of my favorite threads from WDW and GAST such as Oscar, Olive, Garden Gate, Faded Rose, Rose Garden and a few more.  I like little houses so I thought is was most appropriate for this design.  It is available to Hoffman Distributing and Norden Crafts and should be in your local needlework shop already!

Hope you have a great weekend...and take time out to relax and stitch a little!

Gayle
Abby Rose Designs

Our Family Rules

New Year, New Kit....Tea For Two!

Good Morning Everyone!
And Happy New Year!  Now that the holiday season has passed and all of our beautiful Christmas needlework has been packed away...I always like a new project to work on.

I have put together a new kit called, Tea for Two.  This kit includes 30 count linen, lace, ribbon, fabric and to Earl Grey Tea bags to enjoy!

Front of Tea for Two

Inside of case...pockets for your favorite tea bags.

Case folded and tied with a beautiful color coordinated ribbon.

Closed case with tie.

Shops can place their order directly from Abby Rose Designs.  Shipping date is January 9th.

Check with your favorite needlework store to place your order!  Contact me for any additional questions!