Because I have one to share...
Recently I have been hiding away doing some special secret squirrel stitching and I have been given the go ahead to share a little about it with you. I have been using a beautiful, soft and pretty range of fabrics called 'French Hatbox' by Tanya Whelan. Here is an image from her site of a sneak peek of some of the fabrics in the range.
I am super excited to reveal that Australian Homespun will be running another Block of the Month programme called Life is a Celebration beginning in Vol 11 No 1 (out January 6, 2010). There is a wonderful line up of designers involved and added with these delicious fabrics, it is sure to be something to add to your to do list for January 2010. This is for a VERY worthwhile charity - which will be revealed later. I for one, am VERY honoured to be involved.
Here are some sneaky peeks of my contributions - I LOVE them and can't WAIT for next year when all can be revealed.
I have MUCH more stitching to share, including some more sneak peeks of another secret project and a new design I am currently working on as well - these lovely squares are part of my new design. Aren't they just delicious!!!
I have kiddies to tuck into bed and patterns to type - oh and some stitching too. Back soon... x Janelle
Your sneak peeks look gorgeous Janelle. I cant wait to see the finished products. Your stitches are so perfect too. Wish I could do mine that nice. Bit more practice I think. Love the fabrics too.
Posted by: Rebecca Woods | Jul 06, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Oh how yummy!!! Love the colours and the design looks yummy too!
Posted by: Jo | Jul 06, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Janelle that looks very interesting..cannot wait! Colours are all so wonderful and your stitches are to envy!
Posted by: marie | Jul 06, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Fun stuff and impeccable work Janelle!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | Jul 07, 2009 at 04:43 AM
Thankyou for sharing! Those fabrics are YUMMY, and your peek of your block does look gorgeous! Will this quilt be a mystery? Dont think I would be interested in doing it if it is..... I bought a kit for Breast Of Friends, done 2 blocks and havent done any more as I just dont like many of the blocks.... I was SO dissapointed!
x Sarah
Posted by: SarahF | Jul 07, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I Love Tanya's Fabrics & Your Sneak Peak is looking Delish....Thanks for the Info...Lovely Fabrics you are Playing with..
cheers
Posted by: Maree .W | Jul 07, 2009 at 08:20 AM
I love the snea peek--it is looking fabulous!
Posted by: dotti white | Jul 07, 2009 at 08:53 AM
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH...can you say GORGEOUS?!?!?!?!? So love those sneak peeks and now I am dying to see the finished result...lovelovelove the new fabrics for your second secret project...just can't wait...I think I might explode...so excited...please don't leave us hanging for too long...I NEED to see the finished result!!!!!!! Love your work by the way...can you tell? LOL xx
Posted by: Suse | Jul 07, 2009 at 09:07 AM
I love the sneak peekIt looks Interesting.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | Jul 07, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Janelle, those fabrics are lovely. With your applique its is always so beautiful and even, do you do it by hand or machine?
Posted by: Deb | Jul 07, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Just LOOK at that perfect stitching! Janelle, that always blows me away. I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Yvette Adams | Jul 07, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Oh what beautiful fabric !
Posted by: clare bower | Jul 07, 2009 at 01:11 PM
one more thing...how on earth do you get your blanket stitch looking absolutely perfect...I blanket stitch all my appliques, but they never look that good!
Posted by: Suse | Jul 07, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Hi Janelle - do you take your close ups (like on this post) with your 50mm lens? I have been thinking (or wishing!) about one for ages....
and yes, your stitching is sooo neat! you must get tired hands!
Posted by: Sharon | Jul 07, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Such wonderful fabrics Janelle and I look forward to seeing this new BOM from HOmespun.
Posted by: Vicki | Jul 08, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Love the sneak peaks.....the fabrics you use are always inspired. I agree with the others your blanket stitch is impecable. Mine always looks so rustic (rustic = messy, lol)
Posted by: Nicole | Jul 08, 2009 at 09:41 PM
WOW! Talk about impeccable stitching! *gasps* I have never seen such gorgeous blanket stitch. I think I'm getting a wee bit excited about it. Your sneak peeks look fantastic - can't wait to see the finished bits! Thanks for sharing about the ner Homespun quilt next year - sounds great! I'm looking forward to Aprils issue next year...mainly because something of mine will be in it!!
Posted by: Sam | Jul 09, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Can't wait until next January!!! Cute fabrics.
Posted by: Sandy | Jul 09, 2009 at 06:02 PM
I just HAVE to ask Janelle, id that hand or machine button hole applique?????? Looks gorgeous!!
Posted by: Melly | Jul 10, 2009 at 06:54 PM