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Preview NEW RedWork Embroidery

Enough with the rain and snow!!  I am looking forward to having some lovely sun in the garden to dry things up around here.  At least we are NOT shoveling snow around Clear Lake.  However, Tina and Kendall have a dusting of snow again this morning up at Twisted Wire Ranch….nothing to stick around though.

Spring really will be coming and I have been working on a new RedWork design, Quilts in the Garden.

526_QuiltsInGardenFabricHere is a preview photo of the quilts design with the drawing at the top and my tracing on our Heavy Weight Muslin with a red Pigma marker.  I haven’t put the design on fabric with Transfer-Eze yet as the design is not yet finally finished.  Little changes will happen as the embroidery continues….fun!  Watch for this one early in 2011 to chase away the winter blues.

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  1. The Bear's BlogDecember 30, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Being a "brand new, almost" quilter (o: this is so exciting.

    Can't wait to see more of this unfold.

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  2. DarleneDecember 30, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Oh, this one looks like fun. I can hardly wait. :-)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    How lovely !!!!! Can't wait !!! ;-)

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  4. KathyDecember 30, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    This looks wonderful - can't wait for the finished product! Thanks for the freebie snowman towel, too. I printed it off and can't wait to start. It may be a New Year's Day project.

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  5. Lisa at KonoctiBayDecember 31, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    I love the preview! My 4 dozen or so embroidered kitchen towels were loved by all this Christmas! As soon as the grandkids go back to school it will be time to start some new projects! Happy New Year to all of you!

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  6. PatriciaJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh Oh, how wonderful, shall look forward to seeing it completed. Love your fun items.
    How do I do all this quilting, and all your tempting items? well switch rooms, go to the quiet living room for hand work and TV movies, stay in sewing room ith machine and TV news channels. HEHE

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  7. suzJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I love your patterns and this looks wonderful! Can't wait to see it completed. Thank you for all your sharing your amazing talent. Have a wonderful new year.

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  8. Chris Medford WI USAJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I'm so excited but I know I have to wait. I just got done printing off the Freebie LET IT SNOW onto Freezer EZE & I just love this stuff I use it every time I stitch. How much longer do we have to wait, ohhhhhhhhh the anticipation!
    Happy New Year!

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