My 13 year old daughter Kassidy and I
just recently re did her room and ever since...
she has been busy making projects to decorate it:)
When I received this beautiful new book
by my friend
Kristyne of (Pretty by Hand) fame...
Kassidy just had to get her stitchin fingers going right away!
This is Kristyne's first book and I must say that
she has done a wonderful job!
It's beautifully written and is perfect for both beginners
and seasoned stitchers alike.
Inside you will find 52 darling little embroidery designs
to add a stitchy touch to your quilty projects.
They say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...
Kassidy loves making hexies as much as I do
so naturally she decided they would be
the perfect base for some stitching.
She used the 2" hexagon papers that fit perfectly
with Kristynes design size in her book.
(2" refers to how long each hexie side measures)
To embroider on...
she chose 5" squares from this pack of
They are perfect for this!
As you can see...
they are basic solids with a bit of textured shade.
She traced the pattern onto the squares straight from the book...
And she used a cute little 3" wood embroidery hoop when stitching:)
Aren't these designs so cute?
She used a charm pac of It's a Hoot to make a bunch of hexie's.
The 2" paper hexie fits perfectly on a 5" square...
don't you love that?
She didn't even trim it into a hexie shape...
just folded it as she went.
Don't you just love that too?
Done in a jiffy!
Of course she used the
method that I always use...
the one I did
on way back.
As you can see there is no stitching
into the paper...
making it fast and so easy.
So far she has marked...
and stitched...
four of Kristyne's designs and several hexie's.
Aren't they cute?
I'm sure she will do more but here they are laid out so
you could see what it's looking like so far.
She thinks she is probably making something for her dresser...
or maybe a large pillow.
She has been having fun with it and I'm so glad
that Kristyne's book came along when it did.
It's perfect!!!
Thank you Kristyne for letting me ...
(and Kassidy)...
be a part of your book tour!!!
If you would like a copy of your own...
and believe me...you do:)...
leave me a comment and I'll pick a name!
Deadline is April 4th.
And guess what?
You have several more chances to win your very own copy of
S is for Stitch
by visiting all of the book tour stops:)
YaY!!!
Here is the list...
Allison Rosen @ stashbooksblog.com
Allison Harris @ cluckclucksew.com
Amanda Jean Nyberg @ crazymomquilts.blogspot.ca
Amy Sinibaldi @ nanacompany.typepad.com
Anne Sutton @ bunnyhillblog.com
Me! @ beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com
Sherri McConnell @ aquiltinglife.com March 27
Kristyne @ prettybyhand.com March 28
Allison Harris @ cluckclucksew.com
Amanda Jean Nyberg @ crazymomquilts.blogspot.ca
Amy Sinibaldi @ nanacompany.typepad.com
Anne Sutton @ bunnyhillblog.com
Me! @ beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com
Sherri McConnell @ aquiltinglife.com March 27
Kristyne @ prettybyhand.com March 28
Have a stitchy kind of day...
xx
Lori
438 comments:
1 – 200 of 438 Newer› Newest»This looks adorable!
Your daughter is very talented.
I would love to get a copy of this amazing looking book!. Thanks for the chance.
I do love a well written book and this looks like it fits the bill perfectly. What really appeals to me is the simplicity, I am a novice at embroidery and feel confident that I could do this well.
I like this book, thanks a lot!
Great looking book! Very cute hexies :-)
Looks like a great book (and certainly one that I would like to use!). Thanks for being part of the blogtour! :-)
Oh please pick me, pick me, pick me! I would REALLY like for my daughter to have a go at making something from this book. Thanks for the give-away and a chance to win.
I have a new grandchild arriving in September. These would be great in the quilt I am planning. Nice job Kassidy!
rmk815 at gmail dot com
Love those project you have shown here.
Would love the chance to win a copy (e-book) in my case !!
Thanks
xEva
I'm sticking my hat in the ring for a chance to win!
S x
Bellissimo!! Posso partecipare?
Wow, those little hexies are to die for and of course the book is a must have. I would realy need one of my own. And your daughter is amazing.
Love and kisses, Aida
Am I first? Oh well. This is sew cute. Kassidy has had a good teacher. Thanks so much for the chance to win this book. I can think of so many things I can make for my 3 year old granddaughter.
This is such an awesome book - thank you for a chance of winning it.
Thank for the chance to win.
Filiz
Filiz.kaplan@gmail.com
What gorgeous stitching. The book looks beautiful.
Thanks for the chance to win.
The book looks really nice.... I love a quick stitchery! And Kassidy is doing a great job!
lovely designs, and well done Kassidy! hexies look gorgeous :D
The book looks great!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love this book. Adorable hexies!
a copy of that book would be wonderful for my grandchildren when they come to visit we embroidery together....
Luck Me I'm the first to comment. Your daughter's project looks great. How nice that she enjoys the craft too. Jane
Kassidy's stitches are absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing this lovely book with us. :o)
Das ist ein wunderschönes Buch. Ich hüpfe mal in den Lostopf, vielleicht habe ich Glück.
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Annerose
Das ist ein tolles Buch, ich hüpfe gleich mal in den Lostopf, vielleicht habe ich ja Glück.
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Annerose
Look at your girl go! Looks so pretty.
I have so enjoyed this blog tour of S is for Stich book. I want a copy: maybe I can win, otherwise I better buy one. Thanks for the tut reminder for hexi's. They showcase the embroideries perfectly. How old is Kassidy? She's doing a great job.
What a great project.Thanks for the chance to win.
What a great project.Thanks for the chance to win.
I have been seeing this book everywhere and it looks to be wonderful!!
You are right~looks like an awesome book. Your daughter is doing a wonderful job with her hexie project.
Your daughter's progress looks great! I'd love to be entered for the book. :)
~Kristin
sewtechnicolor (at) yahoo (dot) com
Lori, These hexies with the embroidery on them are soo cute! Kassidy is talented like you are! I sure would love to have this book! Thanks for all your wonderufl inspiration and the giveaway!
They say the apple does not fall far from the tree. Lovely hand stitching by your daughter! Please put my name in the hat for your giveaway.
Thanks
Michke
This sounds like a fun book, right now for me to make sweet little things for my granddaughters, and later to teach them some stitchery! How nice that your daughter is interested in stitching and quilting - that's fabulous!
You have a very creative daughter! I hope you share a picture of her finished project. Many thanks for the chance!
ellen(at)myerly(dot)net
I've been eyeing up this book! wonderful idea to stitch them in hexies! thanks for the chance
Lori thank you for the chance. I follow Nana's adorable blog. She makes the prettiest and tiniest things.
That was a neat hexie project with the stitched ones . I had a similar idea percolating for a triangle quilt with some embrodiery on some of them! Right after I finish the current projects
Kassidy is doing a marvelous job on her piece. But, then, she has such a good role model.
I just love hand stitching and would love to win a book for more ideas...thanks for the chance to win.
Love the book! Have an 11 year old
Granddaughter and would we have fun together with this book!
This a nice book! Thanks for a chance!
Very cute designs and you have very pretty stitches Kassidy! I wouldn't mind winning this book myself. Might give me the push I need to get back into embroidery :)
Oh would I love to win this book - thanks for the chance.
I lOVE it! And your daughter is so creative--she is doing a fantastic job!
Love the new book and looks like easy instructions! Think I'll join the hexie parade!
It looks like I am number one! That has never happened before! Is it good luck??? We'll see. Thanks for the chance to win the S is for Stitch book. I've been coveting it :)
Cute hexies Kassidy!! I just recently made my first hexie. i can see why they are so popular. I really like your stitched hexies. I'll have to try that next. I would love to win a copy of that cute book!
Would love a copy of this book! Ideas are churning in my head as I type.
I would love a copy of the book. I haven't done embroidery in years and would love to start again.
Shawn
Such a sweet book! Your daughters efforts are beautiful. Would love a copy of the book. Thank you!
This looks like a really great book! Thanks for the chance.
Her project is darling. I'd love to learn how to embroider.
Thats what I want to do with hexies! I wanted to do them, but wasn't sure what to do with them. Thanks for the inspiraton and the giveaway! vickise at gmail dot com
So cute! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
So cute! I would love to learn how to do this! It would add another element of adorable to the baby quilts that I sell! Thanks!
I have wanted to try to learn to stitch like this. I would love to win this book. Thanks. And her hexes are adorable.
What a sweet book! You must be so proud of your daughter!
I love what your daughter has done with the book and the hexes. I would love to try making something like that with my granddaughters. Thanks for the give away.
I love the Hexies...and thanks for the tutorial. I think it is cute too to see the fingernail polish and that it isn't PERFECT! This makes it so real :)
I haven't stitched in forever but the pictures make me want to start stitching again!
Whoo Hoo.. I can see me and my grand daughters doing some of these projects.
Thanks for a chance.
This book would come in handy for my2 girls who are wating to learn stitching! My oldest is 13 and my youngest is 8!
Such cute little designs. Your daughter is doing a great job!
What a cute way to embellish hexies! Lots of inspriation here!
Love this! What darling designs. My daughters are much younger but I just scooped up some school days fabric with the dot to dot characters to teach them how to sew. I would love to have this in my stash to share with them.
"...leave me a comment and I'll pick a name!" I read this and thought, "You will? You will pick MY name." Then, I reread the sentence and realized I'd forgotten to read a most important word - 'a'! LOL Sometimes, I just read too fast. :) Love Kassidy's hexies - I'll be looking forward to seeing her completed project.
Lori, you must be so proud of your daughter! When mine was young, I couldn't stimulate her interest at all!! (now that she is older, she is very crafty, however). Kassidy is doing a beautiful job!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! ~karen
I just found your blog and I have to say, I love it! What a creative and talented daughter you have. I love the cute little designs from the book, perfect for adding a touch of something special to each project. Its awesome that she is decorating her space with things she created just like her mother. Love the website, love the book...adding you to my favorites now.
I just found your blog and I have to say I love it! What a creative and talented daughter you have. I love how she is decorating her space with things she makes. I love the book, cute little stiches to add a personal touch to every little project. Adding you to my favorites now so I can check back on all your projects.
An easy-to-follow book from all the wonderful reviews providing opportunity for creativity and fun. I really like these blog reviews by people we trust - thanks for yours.
Judy C in NC
Kassidy ROCKS!!! She's doing this well now, imagine how good she will be by the time she gets your age! I would say she would be better than her Mama after starting at such a young age, but I don't think it gets any better than your designs and work! Thanks for the chance :)
Great Idea!!
Super Cute! Love what Kassidy is doing. My daughter has stitched a little. I wouldn't say she has the bug just yet. Maybe this book would inspire her too! Thanks!
I have to say I would pick the cupcake pattern too! It is adorable! Thanks Kassidy and Lori for sharing. I would love to get this book. Hmmm, I think I will make a hint hint to my hubby for my birthday!
After 45 years of NO hand sewing, I have finally found a re-newed love of hand embroidery! I made a baby quilt using Betsys Closet pattern and am now working on Witches In Stitches Bootique. Although my stitches aren't even close to what my Grandma and Mom tought me, I keep plugging along....(but I still can't do a French knot)!
This looks like the perfect book for me...and even if I don't win it, I may just have to shake the moths out of my wallet and buy my own!!!
The designs are all so cute. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love her hexies! I've been working on two hexie quilts in my spare time and mostly when driving in the car long distances. I need to handstitch a few when I do some larger hexies. Thanks for the great idea!
It looks like a lovely book! Thanks for the chance! :0)
Oh the stitching and hexies are so lovely! And inspiring1
susie
legato1958@aol.com
Kassidy's hexies are quite lovely! The book sounds great and I'd love to have it in my library...thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I used to embroider and cross stitch more when I was a teenager than I do now! So great to see your teenager learning. I'd love to teach my girls to do the same and Kristyne's book looks like it has some adorable patterns for beginner girls!
Best post EVER - what an accomplished young lady! Kudos to Kassidy for a job well done. :)
I'd love to have that book! My daughter is slowly getting into sewing too, we'd have fun with that!
CUTE project! That book looks awesome. My Mom taught me to embroider when I was around seven years old (EONS ago!) and I still love handwork.
Kassidy's project is lovely! Well done to her!
Your daughter is very talented and I like her color choices. Would love to win the book.
After 45 yars of doing NO hand sewing, I have finally developed a new-found love of hand embroidery. I have just finished a quilt using Betseys Closet quilt pattern and am now working on Witches In Stitches Bootique. Although my stitches are nothing Grandma and Mom tought me, I keep plugging along, (even though I still cannot do a French Knot). This looks to be the ideal book to help me along.....
Your 13 year old is doing all that? How wonderful. I have always loved embroidery, and with quilting, it just makes it feel complete.
Love Kassidy's project! And this book. Thanks for the chance.
sdjg(at)pacbell(dot)net
Hoorah for Kassidy! Her stitching is lovely and she is combining creativity with initiative. (Sounds like her mama.)
I would love to win this wonderful book! Thanks for the chance to own it!
I love the hexies and the giveaway!
That is so great that you and Kassidy get to sew together ! The book looks full of fun things to make. Thanks a bunch for having a giveaway !
I love the hexies and the giveaway. I would love to win.
It is so nice seeing your daughter doing something you and she will always be proud of. Good job!!
Looks like a great book. How fun to share it with your daughter. Her project is really cute.
You and your daughter are spending such wonderful time together due to this book. I would love to have a copy and share it with my daughter also. Thanks for the review and ideas.lagpeterson@gmail.com
Hexies and sweet little stitches - can't wait to see the finished project -- and, maybe start my own stitching too !
What a fun book. Thanks for the chance.
Your daughter is doing an amazing job. I'll be watching for her finished project. Thanks for the chance to win, maybe it would inspire my granddaughter.
The hexis are cute as can be. I'm going to have to check out the tutorial on how to hold them on the form without stitching through the paper.
Such a talented daughter you have! What a great mother you are... teaching her such wonderful things! Thank you for all the creative inspiration!
I've been stitching since I was 6-MANY years ago. It's so heartwarming to see young people stitching! Would love to have a copy of Kristyne's book!
dlcrabbit@netzero.net
I love those hexies. I have to admit... I've never quite gotten the rave of them, but yours are so fun, I may have to try them myself!
Thanks!
It is so good to see this art form being passed on to another generation. Kassidy is doing a fantastic job! This is a wonderful book and I appreciate the opportunity to win a copy.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Such a great job with the hex's. I love hand stitching so this is a great idea and book for me. Thanks for sharing.
I am getting interested in doing simple embroidery projects and this looks like a good book to help.
I've seen Kassidy's stitching up close, and she is as good as her mother:) A great way to use the book. Love it!
Thanks so much for the chance to win - I would love this book!!
It must be fun having a daughter interested in the things you like. I would love a book!
Ann - boehmja@yahoo.com
Kassidy chose such fun embroidery designs for her hexies!
OH! I Hope I win! I am loving finishing up my row quilt.
Lucy~
Your daughter and you make beautiful things! Very inspiring!! Thanks for the chance to win and equally awesome book!
My mom would love this book!
I love hexies! This book would be fun to have! :)
I so want to do a crib quilt with the
alphabet designs!
Great book! Love the hexies!
Lots of comments! But hey... I could be the lucky one, right? The hexies are adorable.
Kassidy is doing a great job stitching.......there are so many designs! What fun!!!
I think the book could be used to make a really cute baby quilt.
What an adorable book. I think making a hexie is on my bucket list and how perfect that the designs fit right inside one hex! Thank you for being so gracious and generous.
Pick me, please!
I would love the book. Embroidery is in my blood. I used to sit and stitch "fancy work" with my grandmother as a young girl.
What a fun project--love the embroidered hexies!
Amazing Kassidy...you rock!
Looks like a fun book. I am just learning to do hexigons & I love how your daughter mixed the embroidery with the hexigons.
This is super cool! (do I sound like a teenager? ha!)
But seriously, I've been following Kristnye's blog for a while now and I'm excited to get a copy of this book.
Just this weekend I tried my hand at embroidery - first time ever - and was very pleased with the results.
I'm posting pictures of it tomorrow on my blog. :)
Thanks for hosting this book and by the way, I'm a lurker on your site too - the ROW ALONG is amazing!!
I'm considering joining in "late" but as you said, you can start any time, right?
Thanks for the great instructions!!
Sheri
OMG, what a great book. I'm love a chance, please!!
What a great idea for the hexies. I would love to have that book. It looks as if you could do many things with the patterns, like maybe a baby quilt. Hummmm!!!!!
What fun! Perfect for spring and summer projects! Looks like there are tons of possibilities and creative inspiration! Thanks for sharing! :)
Kassidy is as alerted as you are! The he dies are sew cute!
Yeah, Kassidy. I'm so pleased when the younger generation gets involved in sewing and handwork. I love the book and it would be a great one to share with my grandkids.
Love the project!!! It's inspiring me to do a hexy/embroidery project of my own!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I would love to win this book to review for my Embroidery Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America.
I would love to win this book to review for my Embroidery Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America.
I am so impressed with your daughter! Wow. That book looks awesome. I love the alphabet blocks with the letters, picture and word!
Looks like a great book. I'd love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity
bonnielarson58@gmail.com
another great project! love the fabric and the patterns.
Thanks for the chance to win this book. I have been trying to get my daughter to expand her creativity base, this is perfect for us both to create something to share.
Thanks again.
I love hexies!!! That is going to be beautiful, whatever Kassidy decides to make.
What a fun book giveaway!
maggiecolorado@gmail.com
What a great idea with the hexies! Thanks for the chance to win.
The illustrations remind me of our old workbooks from school. I love the designs. Kassidy is a very lucky girl to have a mom like you -making the same wonderful memories that you have of your mom and grandma. It's nice to know there are still little girls out there that appreciate the talents of their mom! I really would love to win this book.
I would love to have a copy of this book. Your daughter's project is adorable, would love to see it when completed.
This looks like a great book and thank you for the hexi idea!
Kassidy is just as awesome as her mother. It is just so cute.
Kassidy is doing some lovely work on her hexagons. Love the little embroidery here and there.
I love doing EPP also and never thought to include a few embroidered pieces in my hexie quilt. Darn.
Thanks for the giveaway!
What a brilliant idea! I love to embroider and am inspired to now incorporate my work into a functional piece using hexagons...kind of like an I Spy quilt for a baby. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
I never thought of using embroidery designs on hexies~how clever. Thanks
This book is super cute! I would love to win a copy!!
Oh my gosh I would love to add a copy of this book to my sewing library. I just love embroidery. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Love your blog, and thanks for all the tutorials. Thanks for the chance to win!
what a great job Kassidy
Embroidery on hexagons, genius. So cute. I would love a copy of this book.
Have just gotten into hexies and the embroidery is a great idea. Great job Kassidy! The book looks awesome and I know i have room for another awesome book.
What a great Idea! I love making hexes, and used to embroider. I guess I need to get my thread out and start again. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Awwe...you brought back memories of my daughter when she was young and wanted to be like momma...those days have long past! Now she says "Mom make that for me!
What a great idea. I would love to have a copy of this book
Oh please put my name in the hat! LOVE your blog!
I like that book ... lots! I've been embroidering almost since I could hold a needle. Great giveaway and if I don't, I'm going book shopping!! Thanks for sharing!!
Would love the book. I like everything with a vintage look/feel. Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like a wonderful book. Would love to add it to my collection.
This book looks like a winner, I love to stitch and have three granddaughters who are anxious to learn. April 4th is my birthday, hmmm, I wonder if that matters.
Looks like a wonderful book. Would love to add it to my collection.
LOVE THESE! fun to make...thanks for the give away!
What a great book for a young stitcher. I would love a chance to win!
Would love to win a copy of this cute book!
Nice project. Linda Gerig
I love stitching and this book looks like fun! Thanks for the chance to win.
The hexi's are adorable. I didn't think to add embroider to the blocks. Such a cute idea. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book
I love these quick little stitcheries. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
It is heart warming to see your daughter love handwork and quilting. I hope you treasure it and the time you spend together.
Looks like fun!
I am looking to start embroidery, so this book would be a great help. Thanks! wonderlandbyalyce at gmail dot com
Thanks for doing this giveaway.
Please pick me! I would love a copy!
I just might need to borrow your clever daughter's idea! All I need is the book!
Lori, I would love to win a copy. I just took two classes on embroidery hand stitching. Went and bought the hoop and now I am ready to go. This book would be perfect right now. connie c.teasley@yahoo.com
What a great book - thanks for the give-away!
Deb
dr392809@gmail.com
This is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
What a great book - thanks!
Cute ideas in the book, I love the heagon blocks. I just started doing English paper piecing again.Thank you for a chance to win
What a darling way to use those cute embroidery designs. Love it!!! Thanks for the chance to win this great book : )
Love combining embroidery and piecing..I see some lovely ideas coming from this publication.
Looks like a fun book...and your daughter's work is great (hope you'll show the finished project)! Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)
I would love a copy. Thank you!
Everytime I see this book I want it more and more! I just may have to borrow the hexie idea!
Thank you for sharing your daughter's project with us! I wish I could convince my daughter to develop and interest in sewing, too. Perhaps, if we had this book, she could be encouraged to give it a go. Thanks for the opportunity!
Your daughter is doing an amazing job and boy does this grandma want this book please.
just started my first hexie project--love them and hand stitchery as well! would have never thought to combine the two, tho.
I'm itchin' to start stitchin' just like your lovely daughter! Thanks for the chance to win.
- sunshdws at yahoo dot com
I love your daughter's combination of the embroidery and the hexies. I knew I would...I love most everything you do :)
I would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!
What a cute project. The book looks great!
chrissherman1669@yahoo.com
awesome giveaway!
rrregena@aol.com
LOVE the embroideries with the hexes!!!!!
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