A temporary 'Home' offer...

I'm regularly asked if I will consider releasing "The Welcome Home" pattern in pdf format, and due to the size of the pattern pieces, and a few personal reasons, I hesitate.

Back in March I made the decision to only have it available (here) as a paper pattern and I've been pretty happy about that - until now.

Mr E reminded me that we can get most things of the paper kind in some form of electronic medium these days and I needed to not drag behind technology. Seriously, I laughed my head off! 

I mean I have a laptop, an iPod, an iPad, an iPhone, a blog, and I already sell patterns as pdfs...so his notion I was avoiding technology gave me a giggle.

But you know, he's right. He usually is. 

If I could go back to writing letters, real land line phone conversations, and afternoon tea drop-ins, I would. There is this part of me, the wistfully romantic vintage part, that daily laments mobile phones, emails and the 21st Century formalities about needing an invitation before you drop in on people for a cup of tea - mostly because everyone is busy or out and about these days. When I was growing up most people were home; and going out was a big deal. I think being home is a big deal to a lot of them now.

And this design, well it's all about home, and my romantic view of how special it is to be in a home you love, a home that makes you feel welcome. A home from times gone by. Sigh.

Anyhow....back to Mr E...

I listened. But I'm going to do it my way. 

"The Welcome Home" is now available as a pdf download HERE in my shop but only until July 31st. 

This special offer replaces my regular monthly pattern bundle during July and I've reduced the pattern's normal price accordingly.

 On August 1st, it disappears as a pdf and returns to paper only. 

And I find that kinda comforting...like tea...

Oh, did I mention I added something 'extra' to this pdf pattern?

For those who purchase it, enjoy the surprise. xx

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"F" for Fee...and paper patterns.

It's my sweet friend Fee's birthday today! 

You can drop by her blog here to give her lots of warm and cuddly cyber hugs, ok? She loves them!

So what to make for one of my very bestest friends?

Well, a cute Rosedaisy framed 'F' of course!

Fee is a true-blue Shabby Chic gal, so naturally this influenced my choice of fabric, threads, and frame. Once again, as I've been doing all year, I stayed with a simple colour palette of two. 

Aqua and Pink.

The pink thread is variegated which really made this block 'sing'...

Fee called me when her parcel arrived in the mail, and she loved it. Well, I reckon I love her more. ;-)

Now that Fee has received her framed F from me, I can show you another F block I stitched back in March. It is a different one because it's for my soon-to-be-born new granddaughter, Miss *F*, who is only weeks away from greeting the world. 

#Please do not ask me to share any more about Miss *F* as her mum (one of my daughters) is very private and doesn't want her family's life shared via my blog (along with almost all my other children who prefer to live quiet anonymous lives too)...#

I stitched the E from my Rosedaisy Alphabet for her big sister, 13yo Miss *E*, but created a personal *f* just for Miss *F*'s imminent arrival.

Actually, both Miss *E* and MIss *F* were the inspiration behind my 26 Rosedaisy Alphabet blocks...

 

As time goes by I will have more and more completed Rosedaisy Alphabet blocks to show you. I wonder how many I will have stitched by the end of the year? Mmmm...

...PAPER PATTERNS...

When I released "The Welcome Home" pattern last month it was incredibly popular, which surprised me as it was only published as a paper pattern and not a pdf.

I chatted with Mr E about this, and he agreed with me that it would be a good idea to offer the Rosedaisy Alphabet as a paper pattern purchase too, because some stitchers just happen to prefer paper over pdf.

I have to admit, I personally love to buy paper patterns.

So from today, HERE in my Etsy Shop, you will now find the paper pattern for the 26 block set of the Rosedaisy Alphabet! 

It comes stored in a sturdy plastic A4 sized sleeve, flat and not folded. 

It will be posted world-wide, so no matter where you are across the globe it will arrive at your door!

I also have a few more of large "The Welcome Home" wall hanging patterns in stock...

...and as I want to save you as much postage as I can, I've also decided to list the double paper pattern set of The Rosedaisy Alphabet and The Welcome Home.

I'm offering to post both of these patterns worldwide for the same cost of posting one!

Purchase one or both of these Elefantz paper patterns HERE in my Etsy Shop.

  The Rosedaisy Alphabet is also available as an instant pdf download HERE in my Craftsy Store.

Thank you for your lovely comments, prayers, and hugs for Blossom yesterday. She's finally over the 'hump' with this flu and is slowly beginning the road to recovery. Such a great relief, as for a while there she was spiraling downhill fast, and her asthma wasn't helping. 

So bless each of you for caring. xx

Now I'd best get back to my stitching, as I am playing around with more two-colour designs that will feature some very special fabric sent to me by a clever Tasmanian designer!

If you're interested in my penchant for using only two, and occasionally three colours in my designs, check out some colour combinations I shared HERE to stitch Rosedaisy Alphabet blocks. You may be inspired!

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Finally revealing "the welcome home"....

Have you ever bought a gift months in advance and spent all those weeks before the big 'reveal' on the very edge of your seat waiting to have it unwrapped by the recipient?

Then you understand what it's been like for me 'hiding' a new project since January, but on Sunday I finally got to share it with the fifty ladies at Let's Get Stitched!

Before I share the photos with you, let me explain the inspiration behind my design.

Last year was a difficult one for our family, and towards the end of the year my husband and I realised that 'where we live' affects positively or negatively on how we respond to trials and grief.

The house we were in at the time was a sad one. And we were already sad enough.

In December last year we found a different house - a home. When we moved into this home just before Christmas the sensation of being 'welcomed' was incredibly strong, and it's never waned. God filled these rooms with His Holy Spirit and began to heal our hearts.

So my design for Let's Get Stitched was a true reflection of what was in my heart.

May I introduce to you -

 "the welcome home"

This beautiful mini-quilt measures 17.5 inches square...

...and features applique...

 

...a variety of stitches...

...and a simple two-toned colour scheme.

The large centre block was perfectly wrapped with a saw tooth border made from itsy bitsy squares of fabric, which I had to make twice because I cut the squares too small the first time! (see, mistakes can be made so easily by anyone...)

And did I mention how perfectly those sweet red and sage pindot fabrics worked together to add even more homeliness to the design?

As well as the pattern to make  "the welcome home", I gave all the lovely ladies in attendance a second project. A small journal cover with tiny one inch reduced vignette windows from the main design, and embellished with Let's Get Stitched and Melbourne 2014...

I still have a few patterns left, so if you'd like to stitch your own "the welcome home" mini quilt, you will find paper patterns for sale HERE.

It's a large A3 sized pattern sheet for the design and the reverse applique templates, so I have it packed in a plastic display sleeve with the materials list, plus the stitching and piecing instructions...

 I've also included the small cover design for a notebook, which can easily have the wording omitted.

You could add your name or a different message if you like!

This will not be available as a pdf pattern due to the large size of the appliqued centre block, so paper patterns are the only format I can offer on this design, and numbers available to purchase are limited.

I will post this pattern worldwide - all info HERE.

Tomorrow, I have something very special to show you.

Hope you'll drop by...

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