My friend Charlotte took one of my drawings and turned it into a screenprint for me over at Spoonflower. I love it; it was fun to draw, fun to see printed, and even more fun to stitch. Above I added some fabric scraps around the border, because I'm thinking of making a pillow out of it.
Then again, I think I might use it for a new BCSJQ. I'm preparing a class/behind the scenes look into the BCSJQ, as I get a lot of questions and interest into the construction of it.
But for now, I'm just enjoying looking at it. Here's another one to look at, finished by Syd's friend Colleen. Different colors and stitches and a different type of darling!
If you want to put your spin on it, you can purchase one over at my etsy shop. I've got another sampler in the works too, it a different idea and I'm exciting myself as I work on the illustration. (It really doesn't take much, now does it?) Anyway, I'm glad I have you all to share all my various craft exploits, as I really don't have many in my daily life who understand what I'm up to half the time. So thank you!
{Ed: Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm! This batch is sold out, but I've already got more on the way from Spoonflower. I'll let you know here when etsy has been restocked with them}
If you decide to make one too, will you please send us a link when you finish it? We'd love to see your take!
Have a happy day!!! xo
unbelievably gorgeous.
I can't believe anybody has that much patience.
Posted by: Rita Ackerman | March 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Oh so lovely!
Posted by: Lisa | March 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Hi Pam,
Just ordered your lovely sampler and have posted it on my blog with links back to you. Thanks so much for your quick response..can't wait to get it!
ox
dagmar
http;//fromdagmarsdesk.blogspot.com
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | March 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM
so very beautiful! it makes me smile :-)
Posted by: lorraine lewis | March 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM
That's sweet. I like happy cheerful things.
I'm afraid if I tried to embroider it the result would not be so happy. I am still stuck on crocheting a kitten that looks like a bear.
It started off as a dog. Say no more.
Posted by: Gillian : ) | March 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Beautiful Pam!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | March 25, 2011 at 04:03 PM
OH, my goodness! That is awesome! I love it! WOW!
Posted by: Mollie McCabe | March 25, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Wow, how gorgeous! If I didn't have so many half finished projects I would order one, too. This is a great incentive for me to finish things and clean up my DIY/craft boxes to make space for new projects!!
Posted by: Cynthia | March 25, 2011 at 06:41 PM
this is to darn cute...Pam will you bee getting anymore...I check your etsy shop but there were none listed...love the love colors that you used too...have a honey of night sweet dreams! Marlene
Posted by: Marlene | March 25, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Hi Marlene and all, thanks for enjoying the pattern :) More are being printed at Spoonflower as we type, so Ill restock etsy in a couple weeks when they arrive. Thanks so much for the interest!
Posted by: pamgarrison.typepad.com | March 25, 2011 at 08:46 PM
I love the chunkiness (if that's a word) of your stitches. What brand of thread do your use?
Posted by: Cathy Wegner | March 26, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I'm crazy for this! I've wanted to do something like this with one of my paintings for a long time! Is it just a one color print or is it a screenprint? Whatever it is, I love it! Anxious to hear more about the BCSJO! Ditto on the daily life bit.
Posted by: Sally Hart | March 26, 2011 at 08:02 AM
These are so cool. I went to get one at Etsy but they are gone. Will you get more?? xoxo
Posted by: Heather | March 26, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Hello, I have a question..... just discovered Spoonflower and am thrilled at the discovery. Are you using them to print your designs for embroidering?
I have designed some map embroidery that I would like to market, but haven't figured out a good way to get the pattern onto fabric short of the end user tracing it onto their own fabric.
Thanking you in advance for your attention to my question.
PS: love you work!
Posted by: dls | March 26, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Hi Heather! Yep, already ordered more and expect them to arrive in a couple weeks. xop
Posted by: pamgarrison.typepad.com | March 26, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Yay, thanks Pam. Hope all is well.
Posted by: Heather | March 26, 2011 at 04:27 PM
so fun! i love this and am wondering HOW LONG it took you to stitch this?! i am afraid it would take a loooong time...it is so beautiful and i am lovin' it...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: sharon from farm and fru fru | March 26, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Absolutely fantastic! The colors are so happy and wonderful!!
Posted by: Rachel | March 28, 2011 at 06:37 AM
hi Pam,
I love this so much and your choice of colors are so beautiful as always.
Have a lovely week
Posted by: kelli | March 28, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Your sampler is so sweet & lovely! Perfect for spring! I love the colors and textures.
Posted by: Dawne | March 31, 2011 at 07:02 PM
love this...can't wait to get one for my cousin who is entirely creative but has never tried embroidery, she is currently laid up from knee surgery and needs a few treats to keep her busy.
thanks for sharing this joyfilled design...love it!
Posted by: branchhomestead | April 08, 2011 at 04:41 AM
I love the design. I miss stitching.
Posted by: Mitch Rodriquez of English Atlanta | November 14, 2011 at 06:27 AM