Thursday, October 9, 2014

Needlepointy

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I don’t quite know what it is…

oh Cath.  Cath Kidston!

…but combine the general cuteness of all things Cath Kidston--

…the fabric, the yarn…

@ Quietly Stitching: Cath Kidston inspired blanket

…the florals…

…all the household goodies…

colorful cottage style by Cath Kidston

…and I’m a complete goner!

Then, you combine all that with needlework--

Cath Kidston Stitch! by Cath Kidston, http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1844008738/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_Z2K6rb0HZ326G

…and I’m in absolute heaven!

Couldn’t help but snatch up this fabulous needlework book and get to work!

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Tied up in all the rest of my obsessions above noted, I love England.  All of it.  And I really love the design of the Union Jack.  I’m so very grateful that I’m an American girl through and through—but a couple hundred years ago, this was the flag of my people (without the adorable flowers, of course!).  And it has always had a place in my heart, as well…

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…so I chose this beauty for my first project.

And then, I found I just couldn’t stop!

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Happily, included in the book was a smaller version.  In a brighter color scheme.  What’s a girl to do?!

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Just the feel of the lovely wool yarn ask I worked with my hands was a joy—now to just figure out what these sweet canvas pieces will be…..

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…I’m quite sure they’ll let me know!

See you soon!

Julie

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