Cinderberry Stitches

Folk Tale Paths - your chance to win

After making the scrappy trip-a-long at the beginning of the year I made a promise to myself to sew more things just for fun, things for me, things for the family.

These last few weeks I have been cutting and stitching away here and there - mostly there in the late, late night, when the house is quiet and I have a moment to make a strong cup of tea, breathe, then sit and sew.

The pattern I decided on was a must for me, it's called Folk Tale Paths and designed by Emma from Ballarat Patchwork. She designed this quilt to showcase Folk Tale at AQM last year, at the time I was about 11months pregnant.

.......you know, I was huge & about to pop.

So I began cutting and piecing.

As I cut and pieced I watched seasons 2 and 3 of Downton Abbey, I cried in a few places and I pricked my fingers more times than I wish to say.

It was good, real good.

The fabric choice was an obvious one if you look at the shelves in my creative space.

As the blocks grew and I began to love the design even more, if that is possible.

I HAD to finish, I stayed up later, I became addicted.

When I layed it out on the floor in the studio I Instagrammed a picture - you know, that moment when the last block is sewn really is pure bliss.

It was worth every moment, every pricked finger.

I'm almost done

and then I realise I have not taken one photo of Folk Tale Paths during daylight hours. So this might be known as my midnight quilt.....or the Midnight Folk Tale Downton Abbey Quilt

Yes, that name is perfect.

Would you like to make your own Folk Tale Path quilt?

The lovely Emma from Ballarat Patchwork has sent me ten patterns to giveaway....yes x 10......could you be that lucky?

How to Enter?

Please pop on over to our Facebook page and enter the draw or leave a comment on this post, ten winners will be chosen at random next Friday.

But that's not all, Emma has kit's available for this quilt so you can use Folk Tale fabrics too.....and she has 20% off storewide

So hop on your porcupine and gallop as fast as you can.

Till then,

Natalie x

 

Oh Deer... Imagine Gnats

Ask me what the best part of designing fabric is and I would answer simply.

There is no better moment than seeing a creation made with my fabrics, those designs that began as simple sketches in my home studio.

One morning this week while getting the little ones breakfast I checked my Instagram feed and found a message, a tag for @cinderberries on a delicious photo from the other side of the world, I'm not kidding - it made me happy for the rest of the day.

These photos are from the lovely Rachael at Imagine Gnats.

The fabric is 'Oh Deer' from my latest fabric range Folk Tale (one of my favorite prints and colorways from the collection). 

Oh Deer - I even see pearl bracelet lining, a perfect combination.

I totally love that a little girl will wear this one day and dream of dear, porcupines and tiny red capped 'shrooms, play in the park, go to a party, you get my drift.....

Love*Love* Love

Imagine Gnats has these Geranium dresses available to buy now....but wait till you see the little shirts below,  who am I kidding you have had a peek already haven't you?

I believe everyone needs a hedgehog tank.

Gorgeous! This one is made Folk Tale too, this time it's the hedgehog spot.

For more details about Imagine Gnat's you can find the fabulous blog here or online store and Facebook page......

Thanks for making my day Rachael x

Natalie

A bundle on the door step

This lovely bundle arrived on my door step a few weeks ago, pretty isn't it?

I am sure you have guessed, it's the new Flower Sugar fabric due to arrive in stores around August.  The prints are bright and beautiful - and don't even get me started on the gingham.......it's gobsmakingly gorgeous.

I decided to use some of these gorgeous cottons to make something for fun, for a girl who likes swirly skirts, flowers and the colour pink.  It also gave me the perfect opportunity to play with my new machine, the Bernina 800DL (overlocker).

The photo below was snapped with Instagram after a grand evening of sewing (true colour of fabric is in the image above) - I used a fabulous pattern called 'Amanda's triple ruffle skirt' from Create Kids Couture, it won't be the last time I whip one of these up......love love, love!

If you are looking for a simple skirt pattern, believe me - it's awesome, the only problem I have is which Flower Sugar fabric combination to use next.

Oh....I would take a photo of Isabelle wearing but she just won't stop twirling - such is life for a 4 year old!

Enjoy,

Natalie x

Quilt Kits - Woodland Utopia

It's time to clear out some fabric from my studio and make space for the new!

Woodland Utopia was the very first quilt I made when my Woodland fabric arrived in the studio and now I have a handful of kits available for you to purchase.

Fabrics have been hand selected (by me) from the Woodland fabric collection in my studio and may differ from the original quilt pictured, please refer to quilt kit packaging (image below) for actual fabrics.

Order your Woodland Utopia Quilt Kit here

Each kit includes:

- Woodland Utopia quilt pattern
- Woodland fabric for quilt top
- Woodland fabric for binding
- White solid fabric for sashings and borders

$79 + postage

Limited time, limited stock so get a (Woodland) wriggle on...... 

Woodland Utopia kits have now SOLD OUT - thank you for all your support & I look forward to seeing Utopia quilts popping up around the world.

Natalie x

 

4yrs times ten

And so on the last day of April it was the 4th anniversary of my 10th Birthday.

I decided to try and scoot under the radar sneak past so people didn't notice...by the end of the week I had gone out for lunch three times, dinner once and blew out the candles on three separate (amazing) cakes.

And among all that celebrating a new Bernina 800DL overlocker arrived in my sewing space, it's better than awesome - I love the new beast.

So much for scooting under the radar hey.

Oh, and there is still one more dinner to go with some fabulous friends - hip hip hooray.

Natalie x

 

6 months

Yep, this little guy is six months old today.

He is getting bigger, smiles at everything and is very ticklish.

He laughs a lot and sleeps well.

We love him more everyday (is that is even possible?)

The biggest laughs are saved for his Sister, she is pretty proud of that.

Her nickname for him is Booboo or sometimes Googoo.

He dribbles.

A lot.

But those smiles get sweeter everyday.

Yep, he's a keeper.

To the moon and back forever x

 

 

The Butterfly Dance

Remember that little fairy from some weeks back I shared with you?

Among the busy that is just general daily life it just slipped my mind that I had not shared her with you.....yes she is finished and a new pattern is now available in store.

Her little face is just so sweet and cheeky, eyes wide open to the wonders among the butterflies, following their dance, listening to the secrets.

Can you see the little hand quilted circle around her?

It's my faux 'magnifying glass' - focusing on the little fairy as she twirls.....you might need to close your eyes and imagine just a little.

The fabric I chose for this design is a new Riley Blake one - only just released it's called 'Little Red Riding Hood' and it's totally gorgeous, I also adore the stripe fabric in this collection, perfect for the binding in this design.

Now she is finished, pattern written, photo taken and stock in store

I love this design for so many reasons.

 

What's her name? She's called 'The Butterfly Dance'

If you are looking to order a copy of The Butterfly Dance pattern so you can stitch your own dancing fairy you will find the design now available in our online shop.

Enjoy,

Natalie x

 

Work in progress with a tiny fairy

It's all sunshine and lollypops here today.

Time to share a little work in progress - this is what I am working on in the studio.....just a little DMC pearl thread hand quilting with this tiny fairy friend.

She appears quite content.

Enjoy your day x

Natalie

New pattern - Sew & Store

Time to revamp and old and popular pattern, so I guess I am going to show you something newold.....I know it's not in the dictionary but hey just stick with me.

The latest pattern to join the Cinderberry range is called 'Sew & Store' - it's a sewing compendium, the folder that holds your pattern, note book, mini cutting mat and rotary cutter, pens, pencils, scissors, seam ripper.

Everything in the one place and perfect for travelling or using during stitching days.

This design was first released seven years ago and was known as 'A Stichers Treasure' and while I loved the original design it was tired and in need of a remodel.

The embroidery on the cover?

Sewing is tea for your soul.

If you sew you will understand.

So let's open and take a peek inside......

I have used a new collection from Riley Blake Designs (due to arrive at stores in March) it's called Little Red Riding Hood by Tasha Noel.

Totally loving the unexpected pop of emerald green when you open the cover...and those stripes!!!

Sew and Store is now available in our online store or you can ask your local patchwork store to place an order for you - take a peek at our list of Stockists for a store near you!

Enjoy, and always remember - sewing is tea for your soul.

Natalie x

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