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
Hi Rosalie: I'm so glad your treatment has finished and that you are in such good spirits. You are such an inspiration!
Your new project is gorgeous; I enjoy redwork but I love the look of the coloured version. Another project to add to the list for next year, I think.
Merry Christmas to you and all your family; I hope 2012 brings you happiness and continuing good health.
Posted by: Jan | December 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Such a fantastic, beautiful motives! I love every stitch - so sweet and gentle, they look like drawings!
And it should be adorable made as quilt!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | December 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM
This is a blog entry that really warms my heart....it's so nice to see you 'back' :) so pleased your treatment is finished, woohoo, and in time for Christmas too :) I too am wishing you a fantastic year ahead, continued prayers for you and your family.......
I just lurrrvvveeeee Dance of the Heart.....I am salivating at the beauty of it.......I so want that hanging on my wall :) and that teeny tiny chain stitch, can mine be as neat as yours??? Can't wait to see the kits up for sale, I'm definitely ordering one of those :)
Have the most awesome Christmas Rosie.......enjoy celebrating and spending time with your family, much love xx
Posted by: Jules | December 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Glad you're back Rosalie. Those stitcheries are beautiful. I love them done over the canvas.
Have a lovely Christmas.
Posted by: Christine M | December 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM
God bless you Rosalie. You shine even in the darkest of times and I love to see your new creations. Hope you have the best year ever!!
Posted by: Ruth B | December 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM
good to see you back and happy to hear your treatment is done before Christmas. The stitcheries are gorgeous too. xx
Posted by: jojoebi | December 20, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Welcome back to Typepad and Blogland!!
Posted by: Leanne Beasley | December 20, 2011 at 01:31 PM
Wow Rosalie.. So glad it's all over for you.... Time to celebrate. LOVE your new designs.....
Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | December 20, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Good to hear that you have finished your treatment. Bring on 2012 I say. Can't wait for the rest of the Dance of the Heart patterns (kits) to be out. I have the 2 from the urban stitches retreat finished & waiting for the rest of their family to join them. Still hoping that you continue on with the 25? blocks we were talking about at the retreat, & still up to the challenge of 40 odd that we were also talking about if it ever comes to fruition. Have a Happy & Merry Christmas with your wonderful family & wishing you great health in 2012.
Posted by: Michelle Huebner | December 20, 2011 at 02:32 PM
Good to see you back and so pleased that your treatment has finished and you are feeling well enough to stitch. I didn't email you because I thought you would like some time to yourself for healing. I absolutely loooove what you have created and look forward to buying the pattern and threads when it is released. Thankyou so much for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Ondrea | December 20, 2011 at 02:52 PM
what a gorgeous new design. you've spent a genuinely horrible time creating something beautiful, and i think that says a lot about what a beautiful person you are *hugs*
Posted by: essie | December 20, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Wow, Rosie, how lovely! Great to hear your chemo is finished. Have a lovely and relaxing Christmas! xo
Posted by: Kate | December 20, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!
Posted by: May Britt | December 20, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Oh WOOOHH!!! Great news that you are all finished and the stitcheries are beautiful. I hope Jane at the Patchwork Apple will be stocking them!
Posted by: nell ward | December 20, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Hi Rosalie, You're amazing! You truly do see the bright side of life, to design & complete, such gorgeous stitcheries under such trying personnal times is truly inspiring. Can't wait to add them to my list of things to do. I wish you and your family a Safe and Happy Xmas and all the very best for the coming year. Ros.
Posted by: Ros.C. | December 20, 2011 at 05:54 PM
OMG Rosie they are stunning. Can't wait until they are released. And even more delightful is the story of their design, it is so nice to have a meaning behind a creation. I love them. I am sitting stitching your Hope, Love & Friendship heart at the moment and think of you with every stitch. I am enjoying doing it whilst I recover from my surgery, it brings a sense of peace and happiness. Thank you.
Hopeing that you and your family have a magical christmas, filled with much love, joy and laughter.
Posted by: Deb | December 20, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2012. I have just completed your Christmas garland and really enjoyed doing it. Just love the chain stitch in these new stitcheries.
Posted by: Lib | December 20, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Beautiful as always Rosalie - glad to know your heart is singing and your designing creativity is as wonderful as every...keep fighting and keep creating cant wait to see what 2012 brings
Posted by: Nay from Nays Place | December 20, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Have a blessed christmas surrounded by your loved ones!
Posted by: Anita | December 20, 2011 at 08:46 PM
So glad you're doing well, that's wonderful news for Christmas. Here's hoping 2012 is filled with health and excitement!
Loving your stitcheries - as always.
Posted by: dottycookie | December 20, 2011 at 09:29 PM
Love your work Rosalie, & welcome back to the www (i feel like singing the theme song to welcome back kotter) it's probably better if i just hum......... best wishes to you & your family for Christmas & 2012
Posted by: Robyn of 'Robyns Nest' | December 20, 2011 at 09:51 PM
I am so happy to hear your good news! Your new design is lovely too :-)
Posted by: Hanne | December 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Wonderful kits !!!!!
All 9 ... I love them.
I live in Italy so I have to wait more time to have them in my hands.
But I'll wait and they turned out in a beautiful Quilt with your fabrics ... that I love!!!!!
I wish a Merry Christmas to you and your family and a wonderful next Year!!!!
Hugs
Gabriella ... a Rosalie Quinlan fan ^__*
Posted by: Gabriella | December 20, 2011 at 10:30 PM
They are beautiful! I've never done any craft but quilting, but I would love to give these a go! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jamie Lee | December 20, 2011 at 11:20 PM
What beautiful work you do. Your stitching is amazing. God Bless you and good to see you back.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | December 21, 2011 at 12:26 AM