I just wandered in from my sewing room after putting the last finishing detail on this; a bit of vintage rick-rack as "grass"---it's interpretive, use your imagination here. (smile) Yesterday, after I found this cute old pattern among my boxes of orphan transfer sheets, I literally dropped everything I was doing and took up my embroidery needle. It's been awhile since I stitched anything and I could not resist such cuteness. Spring chicks also seemed like the perfect "conclusion" to the newest*sweet surprises* towel designs too (don't ya think?), so I made them part of this month's bonus collection which is up on the website now. And...I'm giving away the dishtowel shown here! No April foolin' either. Leave a comment to enter the drawing and I'll announce a winner on Good Friday (4-10). My sincere apologies to International readers, but due to sky-high postage rates this drawing is limited to U. S. residents. OK, I think that's it...now I need to go make more of these.
*Comments are closed--a winner will be chosen soon*
Those chicks are just adorable! And I love the rooster/hen surprise! Thanks Vicki, and HAPPY SPRING TO YOU! Donna
Posted by: Donna Mac | April 01, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Oh wow! This are just adorable! Happy April Fools!
Emmi
Posted by: Emmi | April 01, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Super cute! I love the towel -- so springlike.
Posted by: Jodi | April 01, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I just think that is precious!
Posted by: CherryTreeLane | April 01, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Oh -- those are too cute!! And they look just like new little chicks straining their necks to see who is feeding them! Just found your blog -- LOVE it.
Cathy
Posted by: cathy lafrenz | April 01, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Love it!!! So cheerful!!
Posted by: Amy | April 01, 2009 at 09:40 AM
I'm not exactly a Spring chicken, but I sure do love these Spring chicks! Definitely happy!
Posted by: Shari | April 01, 2009 at 09:45 AM
What a sweet design! I love it.
Posted by: Anita | April 01, 2009 at 09:46 AM
HOPPY SPRING!
You do such great work!
Posted by: Chris | April 01, 2009 at 09:47 AM
That towel is adorable! I have some western vintage patterns I've been meaning to offer you...as soon as I find them again!!!
Paula
Posted by: Paula | April 01, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Just so sweet! I'd be afraid to use it on dishes! :)
Posted by: Wyie | April 01, 2009 at 09:47 AM
How precious! Thanks for the chance to win something so cute...and handmade by YOU! Happy Spring!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | April 01, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Love it. Hope I win.
Posted by: Jane | April 01, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Ooooo...so sweet of you to offer this as a give-away, please enter me for a chance. Have a Happy week!
Smiles, DianeM :)
Posted by: DianeM | April 01, 2009 at 09:56 AM
I don't usually comment, but am a longtime subscriber to your blog. Your blog has been so inspiring to me and re-awakened my love for embroidery!
It would be a thrill to win your adorable towel! Thanks for the chance!!!
Posted by: staci | April 01, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Your blog is very inspiring. It makes me want to go home and pick up my embroidery needle.
Posted by: Susan | April 01, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Oh it is so cute! Count me in :) Happy April!
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | April 01, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Great embroidery designs. Those chicks are perfect for Easter/Spring
Posted by: Amy Marble | April 01, 2009 at 10:15 AM
I love roosters, hens & chicks in my kitchen. They all remind me of my mother, who always had them in her kitchen. I would proudly display your towel, should I win ~ and that is no April Fools Joke! ;-) Happy Spring!
Posted by: Velma | April 01, 2009 at 10:17 AM
How sweet! Please enter me in the drawing! :)
Posted by: Tracy | April 01, 2009 at 10:18 AM
This one sweet sign of spring. We were in the feed store yesterday and I had to tear myself away from the baby chicks... so maybe I can stitch some little cheepers!
Posted by: Natalie | April 01, 2009 at 10:18 AM
How precious!!! I'm in! Your work always has such a sweetness to it.
Posted by: KC Quilter | April 01, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Awww-chicks....hard to resist. Very cute towel...if only I were lucky enough to win. Enjoy the Spring weather!
Posted by: Tina | April 01, 2009 at 10:21 AM
So cute. I would love to win it!
Posted by: Andrea | April 01, 2009 at 10:28 AM
This is adorable! Glad that it isn't an april fools joke either! Super cute!
Posted by: Cami | April 01, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Cute!
Posted by: Brittany | April 01, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Great giveaway, the chicks are so perky!
Posted by: Cyn | April 01, 2009 at 10:37 AM
What a lovely towel! It is perfect for Easter.
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane
Posted by: Diane | April 01, 2009 at 10:55 AM
lOVE THOSE CHICKS!
PHYLLIS
Posted by: Phyllis | April 01, 2009 at 10:56 AM
I'm in love with these chicks. So cute!
Posted by: Sarah S | April 01, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Oh, they are adorable! I would love these!
Posted by: Lynn | April 01, 2009 at 11:31 AM
OK I want that towel! Very cute.I love embroidery on towels and I love your patterns. I already used them from time to time.
Posted by: Diane | April 01, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Those chicks are too cute--I would love to win that towel! Peep! Peep! :)
Posted by: Sharon M. | April 01, 2009 at 11:39 AM
very adorable - and i loooooove the picture of miss lily below!
Posted by: Emily S | April 01, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Absolutely darling - I love it. Your work is always so amazing!
Posted by: Anne | April 01, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Oooooh! I love this dishtowel!!!! Chicks are a favorite in our house. Thanks for offering another great give-away!
Posted by: Mary | April 01, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Too cute--as all your creations are Vicki dear! Enter me and pick me will ya...LOL!
Posted by: Suzanne | April 01, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Gosh, HOW SWEET! Or is that TWEET? You are so kind and generous and you're such a good chick! (Pardon the pun!)
XOXO
Joni
Posted by: Joni | April 01, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I love the towel! Too too!
Posted by: Glenell | April 01, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Too too cute!
Posted by: judy | April 01, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I have the vision on the grass. LOL Very sweet. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Angela | April 01, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I have a friend who just started raising chickens and would love to give it to her if I could part with it. Anyways it is SUPER cute!
Posted by: Renee E. | April 01, 2009 at 12:35 PM
That! Is so adorable!!1
Posted by: brit | April 01, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Spring cuteness! I love it! I'm a sucker for ric rac, and those little chicks remind me of my childhood days when they sold baby chicks at Easter at the dime store. (Opps! my age is showing.)
Posted by: Mindy | April 01, 2009 at 12:37 PM
So sweet -- it made me smile on a difficult day!
Posted by: Lisa | April 01, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Adorable little chicks! The ric rac grass is awesome, too!
Posted by: Diana (Ladybug Limited) | April 01, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Hi Vicki. Those chicks and rickrack are just so happy looking!! Love them.
Posted by: Vickie | April 01, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Hi! Thank you for entering me in your giveaway. My, the chicks are just adorable (like all of your handwork).
zokiemichael(at)sisna(dot)com
Posted by: Sharon D. | April 01, 2009 at 01:11 PM
I super love ths tea towel, you are so clever and crafty!
Posted by: Katie | April 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
This is soooo cute! Thanks.
Posted by: Nancy | April 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
love it and your blog! Please enter me!
Posted by: Rosemary | April 01, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Love the chicks! Could it be any cuter? Nope. ;-)
Thank you for the surprises. I was very happy to get the toaster one! I had been shamelessly coveting your toaster cover.
Posted by: kern | April 01, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Oh this towel is just gorgeous. I'm partial to little chicks because we have a little city flock of girls (hens)! Please put me in the drawing. Woo hoo!
Posted by: Tanya | April 01, 2009 at 02:09 PM
adorable!
Posted by: Nada | April 01, 2009 at 02:22 PM
So adorable!
Posted by: amy | April 01, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Super cute, and how nice for a non-foolish giveaway!
Posted by: jen | April 01, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Those chicks look like they lost their mom and now have found her~
so cute!
Patty K.
Posted by: Pattykat | April 01, 2009 at 03:11 PM
That towel with the chicks is just too adorable! I'm so impressed with how quickly you stitch something! I love to stitch, but I'm not nearly so fast.
Thanks, too, for the "Sweet Surprise" - I'm gonna make those too!
Posted by: Barb | April 01, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Just the cutest chicks ever!!! You are so very generous!
Posted by: P-la | April 01, 2009 at 03:30 PM
I love this towel - not just for Easter but year round. It is so cute.
Posted by: Christine | April 01, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Love you blog post.
You are so very generous with your pattern freebe's, your embroidery work, and pictures.
I just love the towel, and would enjoy adding it to my collection. Especially since you are the stitcher.
Thank you for all you do for us.
Posted by: BS HONEY | April 01, 2009 at 03:41 PM
I'd love to enter the drawing! I'd love to have something you made! ~Mandy
Posted by: Amanda | April 01, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Wow! Everything you make turns out so cute! I love this!
Posted by: Kathy | April 01, 2009 at 03:58 PM
That is just so adorable I would love to win it. Vera Sue N
Posted by: Vera Sue Noll | April 01, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Super super cute! I love the rickrack detail, and the colors are so bright and cheerful :-).
Posted by: Jessica | April 01, 2009 at 04:14 PM
The rickrack--what else could it be but grass? The towel is very cute.
Posted by: Belle | April 01, 2009 at 04:27 PM
That is absolutely adorable pattern. How perfect for the spring/easter season!
Posted by: nicole struse | April 01, 2009 at 04:31 PM
A "cheep" gift from a generous soul.
Posted by: diane | April 01, 2009 at 04:56 PM
I love embroidered towels. Please enter me in your giveaway. Anything with embroidery on it catches my eye. Thank you.
Posted by: Cgirl | April 01, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Totally cute little peeps!
Posted by: Arlene | April 01, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Ohh! This is simply the sweetest! I needed to see something sweet and springy today, thank you!! Best wishes!
Posted by: Kathleen | April 01, 2009 at 05:42 PM
This answers the age old question:
Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is?
Super cute!
Posted by: Cynthia | April 01, 2009 at 05:55 PM
So cute. I want to try some of these myself, but I would really love to win. Thanks!
Posted by: LeeAnn | April 01, 2009 at 06:10 PM
I love this! I would have stopped what I was doing and stitched it, too. :o)
Posted by: Tammy | April 01, 2009 at 06:12 PM
So sweet! Perfect springtime treat!
Posted by: Dawn | April 01, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Oh, thanks so much for the continued inspiration! So springy and sweet.
Posted by: Amy L. | April 01, 2009 at 07:15 PM
That towel is just so cute!
Posted by: Sally | April 01, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Very nice! I had some real chicks like these hatch at my house this week. Great work.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | April 01, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Love those little chicks!
Some lucky person will be able to say "these are my peeps!"
Thank you for sharing your patterns in "sweet surprises."
Posted by: Patty | April 01, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Gosh, they are so sweet!
Thanks for giveaway:)
Posted by: Anet | April 01, 2009 at 07:54 PM
They're so cute!
Posted by: Betty | April 01, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Those chicks are so cute and I love the towel.
Posted by: Debbie | April 01, 2009 at 08:21 PM
That is so sweet!
Love your blog!
Posted by: Alissa | April 01, 2009 at 08:36 PM
OH, they are too cute! Please enter me for your drawing, I would love to give the little chicks a new home!
~Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | April 01, 2009 at 08:53 PM
The towel is adorable!
Posted by: Nicole | April 01, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Love the chicky towel! Toooo cute!
Hugs :)
Irma
Posted by: Irma's Rose Cottage | April 01, 2009 at 10:13 PM
This is adorable. You inspire me with all you get done.
Posted by: Linda Nichols | April 01, 2009 at 10:28 PM
peep peep peep! Oh so cute!
Posted by: Nancy | April 02, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Is it just me, or do these little fellas look like they're doinng the Hokey Pokey? Thanks for the fun!
Posted by: Mom Wald | April 02, 2009 at 01:04 AM
So very cute. I think spring comes much faster there than here in Boston. It is still gray, gray, gray here! There are a few croci poking up though. At least I can enjoy spring in blogland!
Posted by: elisabeth | April 02, 2009 at 03:29 AM
i think chicks are darling and yours so special! thanks for the chance to win them!!
Posted by: suesue | April 02, 2009 at 04:53 AM
As a farm kid, our chicks came by mail in huge cardboard crates. The peeping from that box was a delight. The towel reminds me of that simple time in our life on the farm. Love your Blog.
Posted by: Jeanne Rawe | April 02, 2009 at 05:55 AM
As a farm kid, our baby chicks came by mail in huge cardboard boxes. The peeping from those boxes was a delight. Love you chick towel. Reminds me of home. Thank you for your love of embroidery!
Posted by: Jeanne | April 02, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Too cute to live it's life drying the dishes!
Posted by: Roseanne | April 02, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Adorable! Just love them I agree I would drop everything as well to do these.
Erika @ Homegrown Family
Posted by: Erika | April 02, 2009 at 06:46 AM
They are darling and I'd love to be considered. Thank you!
Posted by: Vee | April 02, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Thank you again Vicki, for sharing more sweet, simple domestic joy! Just what we need in times like these, can't wait to start stitchin! God bless~xo
Posted by: debbie h | April 02, 2009 at 07:32 AM
So cute! Love your blog.
Posted by: Colleen | April 02, 2009 at 08:17 AM
I love the vintage "grass"! So springy--and who isn't ready for that???
Posted by: judyktw | April 02, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Oh my goodness! This towel and the newest sweet surprise have certainly cheered me up this morning. Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Erin | April 02, 2009 at 08:39 AM