Hi everyone! I'm back! Thank you for understanding that I needed a little break. Im pleased to announce that my treatment is complete and I am looking forward to a fantastic new year!
I thought you all may like to see what Ive been up to...
I have been working on a series of 9 stitcheries which I have called "Dance of the Heart".
I have wrapped each around an 8" x 8" artists canvas but each kit will also have quilt instructions for turning all nine into an adorable wall quilt. This way you can make just one or all nine!
The only stitch used in these stitcheries is chain-stitch. All the filling in is done with chain-stitch to give the look of a baltimore applique.
You can see the beautiful sheen on the COSMO threads here! Each kit will come with pre-printed cream linen and all the COSMO threads you need to create that block.
I have really enjoyed every stitch! The reason I have called them "Dance of the Heart" is 3 fold. I have taken my initial inspiration from Hungarian embroidery as I did for my latest fabric range for LECIEN called "Folkheart", My DH is a musician with an amazing original track of the same name and I feel renewed and refreshed after a very challenging time in my life. My heart wants to dance at the beauty that this world has to offer. Even in hard times, there is so much to celebrate. This christmas, I am fully content just to be with those I love.
On my next post, I will show you the "redwork" version of all nine blocks sewn into the quilt version. I have decided to release each kit in full colour filled-in version and also in "redwork" version. The redwork kits will be all back-stitch with some satin-stitch but they are outline only rather than filled in. They are more suited to begginer stitchers or just those who adore "redwork" like I do. Look out for the kits in stores in the new year.
I also wanted to take a minute to thank all of you who have sent me emails "checking" on me. You are so sweet and really made me feel good during dark times.
Enjoy your creation!
Rosalie xx
Beautiful!!! xoxo
Posted by: pam | December 21, 2011 at 02:31 AM
I'm glad you're back with so beautiful creations !!
Thank you !
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | December 21, 2011 at 04:53 AM
Lovely stitcheries and great news that your treatment is finished...
Sending shiploads of good luck your way :)
Posted by: Sheila | December 21, 2011 at 05:48 AM
gorgeous Rosie...........glad to hear your back on deck..........have a wonderful Christmas and 2012........
Posted by: Chookyblue | December 21, 2011 at 07:24 AM
They are very beautiful Rosalie. I love them. Glad to hear your treatment is over. Take care. Merry Christmas & a fantastic New Year to you & your. Hugs,
Posted by: Jeanette | December 21, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Good to see you back Rosalie.The stitcheries are adorable. I hope we will be able to get the kits here in N.Z. Best wishes for you and your family for Xmas and a wonderful happy New Year. Shirley
Posted by: Shirley Flavell | December 21, 2011 at 08:15 AM
It's great to hear that you have completed your treatment. Keep up the good fight through recovery, you've got a world of support and love out here. Have a wonderful Christmas, Rosalie!
Posted by: Heidee Hallam | December 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Welcome Back!! I've thought of you every time I sat down and worked on Advent Angels. It was a joy to stitch! It was a joy to give to my sister.
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back! ;)
Posted by: ina | December 21, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Glad you are feeling better and on the road to recovery. You are so talented and your stitchery is beautiful. I love redwork so look forward to seeing that version of the quilt. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Hugs......
Posted by: Noela Young | December 21, 2011 at 09:40 PM
Lovely to see your beautiful work. I love them and your stichery is amazing! Merry Christmas.
Posted by: eva | December 22, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Great to see you back Rosalie and your new stitcheries are beautiful. Lots of stitches!! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year :) Hugs Vicki x
Posted by: Vicki ♥ | December 22, 2011 at 08:17 AM
I'm so glad you are back and that your treatment is complete.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Posted by: Claulem | December 22, 2011 at 11:19 AM
It's wonderful that you are back and I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas time together and best wishes for a great 2012. Love the new blocks Rosalie - fresh, bright and stunning.
Posted by: Vicki | December 22, 2011 at 01:30 PM
I am so happy to see you back in blogland. Glad to hear your treatment is over. I love your new stitcheries and can't wait to see what you come with next!
Posted by: Sam Sainsbury | December 22, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Rosalie, I wish you a merry Christmas and hope 2012 will be as peaceful as possible. A new departure and lots of new projects like these 9 stitcheries which really create a gorgeous set.
Take care
Posted by: Le rat des fils | December 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Your stitching is really great. They are lovely.
Have a great Christmastime.
Posted by: 2ne | December 23, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Glad your back and everything is OK the stitchies are just delicious and can't wait to get my hands on them.
Sending you and yours the rosiest of greetings for the holidays
xxxx
angela
Posted by: angela harben | December 23, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Very welcome!!!! I am very happy with this post, I wish you a wonderful 2012. Kisses from Spain
Posted by: trelly | December 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM
So pleased the treatment is behind you. Have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones and best wishes for 2012.
Posted by: Lenora | December 23, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Hello Rosie, What a great new set of stitcheries. Can't wait until the patterns are for sale. You certainly have been busy during your break!!!
The stitcheries remind me of a beautiful blouse I once owned with bright (HUNGARIAN) embroidery, I think. It was all hand made in Hungary. Smocked around the neck, lower sleeves and waist with lots of satin stitch embroidery on the front and short sleeves. Now this was 45 years ago. There was a shop in George St Sydney, that sold all Hungarian gifts etc. The area in George St. is now part of the China Town block. I wore it to death. The Asian copies these days are not in any way near the originals.
Of course now I have aged and still love that type of embroidery.
Posted by: maryanne p | December 24, 2011 at 07:03 PM
Beautiful Rosalie.
Wishing you a fabulous twenty-twelve!!
Posted by: Trudy McLauchlan | December 27, 2011 at 01:05 PM
beautiful stitchery! i'm so happy that your treatments are over...and hope that you're feeling better!
Posted by: Dianne | December 29, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Welcome back! I absolutely love your new designs, especially done with all chain stitch and stretched over the canvas - they look amazing!! Definitely on my "to do" list for 2012 :) Blessings to you and your family for the New Year!
Posted by: Karen | December 29, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Oh Rosie....so happy to hear you are done with your treatment and full of creativity and are making more and more wonderful things... have had a nice cup of tea and your blog to read and im so impressed by your new things and your new fabric line... thankyou Rosie... will be a pleasure for us all!!!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and your family...:O)
Posted by: Kviltstina | December 30, 2011 at 12:15 AM
oh thank goodness you are back - how wonderful to read your blog again and hear from you. your new stitcheries are just beautiful and i admire you so much - you are brave and creative and oh so very talented
take extra special care and may 2012 smile on you
love always from Tanya in Perth Western Australia xx
Posted by: tanya hughes | December 30, 2011 at 06:57 PM