Here is our new download for the SPRING. An A4 sampler with two rather surprised owls. I get asked so many times to do owls ... so I gave in. You can download HERE
And there's a
special bonus thank you for ordering the first of our new owl
downloads ― an exclusive download pattern of the robin design that
makes up the Nancy Nicholson logo! The pattern is on p6 of this PDF,
with the stitch guide on p5. Just follow the general instructions
given for the owl on pp1-2.
This is a special
commemoration celebrating the beginning of our fifth year in
business, and a thank you for being part of it.
I’ve been
working with textiles for most of my adult life, as a maker and
teacher. Four years ago I launched my first range of designs,
initially as press out card models, and then as the Cat and Bird
embroidery kits (all of these products are still available on my
website today).
I wanted everyone
to be able to learn hand embroidery, and to inspire them to do so
with contemporary designs. So the Cat and Bird were swiftly followed
by Lovebirds and the Teapot, and then the Birdie group of four
smaller kits for children and beginners. We’ve also extended the
range with five new cushion kits including the very popular BirdDance.
Not least, if
you’re reading this you’ll know we’ve created an exciting range
of instant downloads from our Etsy shop: designs you can print out
and transfer onto lightweight fabric and stitch for rapid
gratification!
This is an
exciting time for the business. In the coming year there will be a
new range of cushion kits, and I am working on a book with publishers
David and Charles! We’re getting more and more interest from shops,
including large retailers, which means the design style is going to
get seen by more and more people.
I hope you can
feel some pride in being an early enthusiast for this work. Thank you
for all your support and for helping me grow this business to become
so special.
