Here are several new Applique Cafe designs we’ve done in the past few weeks….
First, School of Fish.
Second, Easter Train.
Third, Beach Truck.
Fourth, Add a Birthday Hat.
Lastly (and listed just this morning), Sailboat Patch. (BTW, I believe the fish fabric is called Snorkel? I bought it at InTown Quilters in Decatur, GA).
Do you see anything in common with all of them, besides the fact that they are all very much color coordinated? I am digging ORANGE for spring!! I’ve always been a green fanatic! I love everything green (I took after my Grandmother!). G has green walls (and B did too before he got ‘big’). Sissy’s room is pink & green. I like green clothes, M’s green crocs and the list goes on and on! But, I also love orange for spring and summer (and Auburn football) and especially for KIDS!
I’m not sure if you pay attention to the menu on top of my blog? One of the reasons I changed over to WordPress was so that I could have this menu. Home is home (duh!), about is about me (I need to add a photo), recommendations is my list of software recommendations (Sew What Pro, etc) and as you see below, LINKS is my list of online fabric resources and also clothing blanks (tees and fancier stuff). I get this question a lot and have found myself copying and pasting this link on Facebook a lot lately (mostly people looking for blanks), so I thought I’d point it out! This list is miniature I’m sure to what all is out there! If you have a favorite fabric website, please share it with me! Blanks too!
And case in point, my website and blog are both GREEN with a hint of ORANGE!!
Here is a precious cute outfit I had made for Sissy. I also have orange gingham ruffle pants ~ both pants and shorts match another top I bought from someone for like $10 to cover the monogram on and use for M. Check out sewhappyblog.blogspot.com. I’m almost afraid to advertise her b/c she may get too busy for me! Carrie was also behind the cute Sailboat Patch design and I can’t wait to see how she does it (with 1 fabric for the boat I believe).
So here are some of my favorite fabrics to work with. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these Fabric Finders 1/8″ ginghams! They are so soft and thick and are great for appliques! I also have many many many other Michael Miller Ta Dots (red, pink, green, etc) but I love these colors for spring also! Again, the Ta Dots are super soft and thick and GREAT for applique!
Do you have a blog that you can’t go a day without reading? If so, share it with me! I love my little blog list, but some people don’t post as often as I need want so I find myself wanting more on my list to read and “gain inspiration” from! It doesn’t have to do with embroidery or monogramming or applique! As I keep seeing on Facebook, TIA (Thanks In Advance)!!
I’m not an appliquer/monogrammer, but I do like sewing and crafting in my free time. I have enjoyed reading your blog!
I do have a website – http://sewyoumadethat.tumblr.com/
Take care!
Gabby
Rosemary,
Thank you so much for posting that! I am purchasing the pattern for that adorable top from sewhappy’s etsy store tonight!! LOVE that look!!!
My friend, Jaime, has a blog I HAVE to read daily. She is great at decorating and photography and she inspires me in many ways.
Forgot the link..hee,hee
http://jaimescott.blogspot.com/2011/03/dumping-my-load.html
You can read my blog! I do a little bit of sewig/embroidery for $$$ on the side, but my blog is just about everything…
http://www.lovefromtexas.com
Rosemary,
I love to follow http://beyondthescreendoordesigns.blogspot.com/. She has great posts about pillows, curtains, etc. If I could just make her pics jump off the screen into my house? Hope you’ll check out and enjoy!
Tasha
I share your passion for orange. When anyone asks me my favorite color I can’t pick just one. They have to be combined. I love lime, orange, and all citrus colors.
My daughter did her daughters nursery in orange and hot pink. She is now having a boy and doing orange and blue minky dots, which we have not been able to locate yet.
I just started my blog at the beginning of February. I buy from your site often and love all the designs. I also love orange so my blog has some too! I enjoy your blog and site.
Hi Rosemary, we think that coral’s going to a happening color this spring. Colors that complement coral are going to be your bright greens and even some turquoises-sort of similar to that sail boat patch.
By the way, love your blog. You’ve got a lot of wonderful content here. Take care!
I’m loving the new designs and the orange as well! I’ll be shopping with you again soon!
I have a blog – http://www.jumpingjackblog.com if you’d like to read. I post some embroidery and a whole lot of day to day randomness. I also love http://www.cowboybootsandbabybooties.com and http://ourgatorzone.blogspot.com
Happy Blog-hopping!
Brandy @ Jumping Jack
http://www.sunfirecreative.com
Hi Brandy, that’s a nice blog. Love how you were able to mod that blogspot theme! Otherwise, I’ve never seen the other two blogs that you mentioned but am looking forward to getting over to those and making it back to yours as well. So thanks for sharing and have a great day!