It was time to put my State Flower Quilt blocks aside for the time being to make way for these. Scrumptious morsels of goody goodness. They're my new (free-with-purchase) BONUS transfers for December, and I love them! I know how much some of you look forward to these little surprises each month--and I so enjoy creating something to fit the moment, the season, or the sweet tooth. So there ya go. I just uploaded them to the PatternBee website, where they will be on display HERE until the end of the month...and then something new will replace them on January 1, 2011 and all the bonus designs for 2010 will be bundled into one collection and made available by Valentine's Day. (It helps to have a plan.)
OK. Here's a wonderful find. Some of you ladies may remember these fabulous candy-striped towels that were so common in grandma's day, but over the years became scarce. That's why I was SO happy to discover that these old-timey towels are once again available. They are just so cute. And they are perfect for embroidery. I recently purchased these, by the yard, from the Susan Branch website. I must say, the quality is top-notch and a pleasure to work with. The sides are hemmed--you need to hem the ends though, which is easily done. (I turned under 1/2" twice and stitched straight across.) For non-sewers, Colonial Patterns now offers similar towels in finished sets of twelve! I'm stocking up.
For inquiring minds...I used 6 delicious strands in outline and back-stitching for most of the designs here. 3-4 strands for small details, like stripes on the candy canes, faces, and lettering. (The designs are not necessarily limited to towels either, you could use them on a pillowcase, or individually to decorate other items.) Enjoy!
For me...I think it's time to bake some cookies!
Happy happy joy joy!
I used those same dishtowels for the ones I embroidered with the dancing veggies I ordered from you.
They were my daughters favorite shower gift and I smile every time I see them hanging in her kitchen:)
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Bridgette | December 01, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Well, as always you've been up to something charming. I especially like the little gingerbread men.
I have some of these towels with the red stripe, and I really like them.
Posted by: Lena | December 01, 2010 at 09:24 PM
I love this pattern,it's especially *sweet* and makes me smile.
Posted by: Samantha Martz | December 01, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Vicki! I was immediately transported back to my Gran's kitchen where I helped dry dishes every Tuesday night after we ate the delicious supper she always prepared for us!! Those are the towels we used every week! Thank you SO MUCH--I am going to order some and get busy embroidering!! Yippee!!!! :)
Posted by: Sharon M. | December 02, 2010 at 07:55 AM
Oh dear Vicki, how sweet they are. I just love gingerbread men. I have a little gingerbread village that I set up in my kitchen each year for Christmas. The towels would be perfect for my holiday bakeing. I'm on my way to place my order.
Posted by: Velma | December 02, 2010 at 06:49 PM
What sweet designs....So festive and perfect for the holidays. I've been stopping by quite a bit to see what loveliness is going on in your world.
Posted by: Jodi | December 03, 2010 at 03:07 AM
Those are darling and I wondered immediately where you had found the towels. Thank you for sharing that. Yes, it's the season for setting many things aside and picking them up in the new year. May all your December plans bring great joy!
Posted by: Vee | December 04, 2010 at 04:37 AM
vicki, these are so adorable. too cute!
Posted by: Christy | December 07, 2010 at 02:05 AM