Eye candy!

So I finally had a few moments between the baby and unpacking moving boxes
to peruse the latest Nordic Needle catalog that came last week. I have to
admit, it's actually been a few years since I've been inspired by any new
patterns but I think the cold spell is over! First thing to catch my eye
was the Miniature Autumn Sampler on page 22. I should have known--it's by
Teresa Wentzler, my favorite! I'm not quite sure how long this pattern has
actually been out since I obviously haven't been paying close enough
attention to my preferred designers lately. For awhile, she wasn't creating
anything that really tripped my trigger like her earlier stuff. Next on the
list are the baby hooded towels and bibs on page 42, reminding that I still
haven't decided on a birth sampler and she's already 7 months old. On page
S5 is a "Magic Needlework Cleaner". I believe it's sort of a dry cleaning
material in a cloth cushion. Has anyone used this on their needlework?
Color me curious. On to page 63. The "handcrafted" glass laying tool looks
exquisite! But for a penny short of $100, it's definitely not going to find
it's way into my house any time soon. Page 87 features Genny Morrow's
"Nova". I saw this partially completed at a CATS/HOCS/SOXS show a long time
ago, and although the finished piece isn't really my style, I was completely
fascinated by the individual stitches themselves. I'm always looking for a
good challenge. Page 90 has some nice patterns from the Victoria Sampler
I'm drawn to, especially the Jingle Bells XMas Tree Farm. Kinda cute and
wintery. I haven't done a lot of holiday/seasonal influenced stitching
before. This might still be baby nesting mode kicking in. The fractals on
page 98 have that "wow" factor. I'd really like to see these as stitched
samples. Also not my style, but might be fun to stitch as something new and
very different. The Miniature Winter Sampler on page 102 also jumped off
the page at me right away. Again, another TW I didn't know she'd come out
with! Does anyone know--has she also done a Spring and Summer Sampler
yet? I guess I could check that out on her website myself, really. And
last but certainly not least, "Moonlight Garden" from the Drawn Thread on
the back cover.

It's good to be inspired again,
Jinx

Hey Jinx,

I know the feeling - way too often of late, nothing "sings to me", so I'm
glad you found inspiration.


If you like the fractal pieces, check out

http://xs-collectibles.com/Free.aspx http://xs-collectibles.com/Free.aspx


Enjoy that baby girl. This tween stuff is challenging.

C

On 1/22/09 3:42 AM, in article , "Jinx Minx"
wrote:

So I finally had a few moments between the baby and unpacking moving boxes
to peruse the latest Nordic Needle catalog that came last week. I have to
admit, it's actually been a few years since I've been inspired by any new
patterns but I think the cold spell is over! First thing to catch my eye
was the Miniature Autumn Sampler on page 22. I should have known--it's by
Teresa Wentzler, my favorite! I'm not quite sure how long this pattern has
actually been out since I obviously haven't been paying close enough
attention to my preferred designers lately. For awhile, she wasn't creating
anything that really tripped my trigger like her earlier stuff. Next on the
list are the baby hooded towels and bibs on page 42, reminding that I still
haven't decided on a birth sampler and she's already 7 months old. On page
S5 is a "Magic Needlework Cleaner". I believe it's sort of a dry cleaning
material in a cloth cushion. Has anyone used this on their needlework?
Color me curious. On to page 63. The "handcrafted" glass laying tool looks
exquisite! But for a penny short of $100, it's definitely not going to find
it's way into my house any time soon. Page 87 features Genny Morrow's
"Nova". I saw this partially completed at a CATS/HOCS/SOXS show a long time
ago, and although the finished piece isn't really my style, I was completely
fascinated by the individual stitches themselves. I'm always looking for a
good challenge. Page 90 has some nice patterns from the Victoria Sampler
I'm drawn to, especially the Jingle Bells XMas Tree Farm. Kinda cute and
wintery. I haven't done a lot of holiday/seasonal influenced stitching
before. This might still be baby nesting mode kicking in. The fractals on
page 98 have that "wow" factor. I'd really like to see these as stitched
samples. Also not my style, but might be fun to stitch as something new and
very different. The Miniature Winter Sampler on page 102 also jumped off
the page at me right away. Again, another TW I didn't know she'd come out
with! Does anyone know--has she also done a Spring and Summer Sampler
yet? I guess I could check that out on her website myself, really. And
last but certainly not least, "Moonlight Garden" from the Drawn Thread on
the back cover.

It's good to be inspired again,
Jinx

"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
...
Hey Jinx,

I know the feeling - way too often of late, nothing "sings to me", so I'm
glad you found inspiration.

If you like the fractal pieces, check out

http://xs-collectibles.com/Free.aspx http://xs-collectibles.com/Free.aspx

Enjoy that baby girl. This tween stuff is challenging.

C



Temptress!! Too many patterns, not enough time (or energy)....... ;-)

--
Carey in MA