And Here's Natalie!

via Lecien

Do you know Natalie Lymer?  The creative brain behind Cinderberry Stitches?  If not, you're in for a treat.  I've rounded up some pictures from Flickr to show you a few of the patterns of Cinderberry Stitches.  Cute, aren't they?  But for a healthy dose of cuteness, go visit her blog.

1. Stitcher's Angel Project #2 The Blue Wren's Nest Tote from Cinderberry Stitches, 2. Cracking the WIP, 3. Flat Nat, 4. Lady Bugs

I've followed Natalie's blog for years.  Lurked would be a more apt description.  The joyfulness of her work is readily apparent, not only in the subjects but in the colors as well.  However, it's the combination of embroidery and quilting that really got to me.  I'm still not over it.  In the back of my mind are ideas for wall hangings that make good use of embroidered designs along with my favorite fabrics to frame them all.

While I was at Quilt Market, standing in Jane's booth talking to a passerby, I heard an Australian accent.  Not something you hear every day, certainly not in Houston. Naturally, I turned around. I had to double check her name tag to be sure I was reading it correctly because it was none other than the talented Natalie herself!  She is every bit as delightful as you might expect.  I certainly never thought I'd talk about the San Diego Zoo while at Quilt Market, much less with an Australian, but that's what happened. A fun conversation to be sure.

I do hope you will go visit Natalie's blog and get to know her. Her new patterns include deer and hedgehogs and her new fabric line for Lecien is called Woodland.  Lots of magical things to discover.