I told myself I wouldn't post again until I had that chair finished. Which explains the absence over the last week. And look-no pictures of a finished chair! It is under construction and looking rather well, maybe it will be completed by next post. But I missed you guys and needed to chat a bit. I've been super busy with getting a website together and pulling together enough projects that you haven't seen yet to make it new and fun. Patterns are also being pulled together at a rate that feels like a slug sprayed with salt, but usually slow is better. We're really going for something that hasn't been done yet, both in design and construction of the pattern. Hopefully the instruction format I'm going for will make it easier for both new sewers and experienced seamstresses to fly through it. (Because while slow is good for creating a product, it's not quite as fun if it takes 8 hours to decipher it.)
So enjoy a little bit of sweetness, a sampling of things to come. You've seen them before, but this one is all done up in Ginger Blossomy goodness.
The next few posts will bring that finished chair, a sprinkling of new free tutorials and patterns and this little piggy trinket I've been dying to share..
(Update) OOPS! I forgot, here are a few more sites that have let me know they are offering Ginger Blossom for pre-order!
Also, I have been receiving many emails from designers who have heard rumor of an ebay launch being organized for Ginger Blossom. There is a launch in the works, but I have asked to not be part of the inviting. Since I hail from the ebay boutique world, I have many many friends and didn't want to leave anyone out. If you are interested in joining, I'm actually not the person to contact. Go request an invite on the group board home page and your request will be put to the group. There is already a large number of designers gathered for this, so if you would like in, I would suggest hurrying! If you have emailed me regarding this in the last few days and I have failed to answer your email, I apologize-it was not intentional, my time is flying away from me these days.
Sandi
Cute, cute, cute! Can't wait to see what you've had up your sleeve, Sandi~ You always amaze and excite us with your fun creations....A for adorable pincushion! Can't wait to work with your fabrics.
Laurie~
Posted by: Laurie | January 22, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I love the sweetness! So excited to see all that you are working on! Continued good luck on the chair cover! Slow and steady wins the race!!! ;)
Posted by: Joy | January 22, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Wow, I adore that! Is this a pattern you sell? I would love to make this for some of my cake friends!
Posted by: Frank | January 22, 2008 at 01:04 PM
How do you do it all? You sound crazy busy...if you need a break, give me a call.
Posted by: jessi | January 22, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Thanks for the shout out, Sandi. Sales are going well! Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!
Posted by: liz | January 23, 2008 at 03:52 AM
yummmmy!! I so want to make one of those!!
Posted by: Jennalou | January 23, 2008 at 06:25 AM
cute cute cute, can't wait to see your patterns and style. you are so blessed and talented. thanks for doing what you do!
Posted by: penny | January 23, 2008 at 06:54 AM
This is really adorable. Love the colors and the fabric. This such a wonderful blog to visit. I'm still stalking those photo tips/tutorials you mentioned to me.
I can't wait to see how you transformed your chair too.
Have a great week.
Posted by: Lisa | January 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM
LOVE your fabric. Pincushions are darling. Where oh where do you find the adorable heart and leaf pins? I have flowers and buttons and NEED more cute pins.
Piecefully, Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Dunphy | January 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Hi Stephanie!
The pins are from the dollar bin at Joannes! Heather Bailey gifted me one of her pear pincushions a bit back and they were sticking out of it. Of course I had to track them down myself. Super cute huh?
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | January 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM
hi sandi!
its just getting so darn exciting: all that you have coming down the pike...fabrics, patterns...i can't wait!!!
hugs,
robyn
Posted by: robyn | January 23, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Hey Sandi, just peeking in to see your progress. Sounds like you have a lot going on! Exciting things too. Hang in there.
Posted by: Heather | January 23, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Wow, very exciting, I've just put in my first order for Ginger Blossom. It's like Christmas all over again, having to wait for mid february!
Kim
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | January 24, 2008 at 07:07 AM
Your comment about a slug sprayed with salt brought a chuckle! That was a favorite pastime for my son, when he was young. The Spring rains would bring slugs out in full force. Also, I have to thank you for not only the wonderful sights of your blog, but the wonderful sounds! You have introduced me to some new groups, and my music knowledge and collection has definitely expanded. That son, who is now 22, is even impressed!! Good luck on all those projects. We can all relate to that so little time stuff.
Posted by: Jan | January 24, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Ah thank you! You know, I have never actually done that to a slug. The idea of melting to death is much to painful for me to inflict it on another living creature! LOL But it makes for good writing I suppose. I'm sure my little boy will have plenty of slug melting adventures for me to cringe at.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the music, for some reason it isn't playing for me today and I'm missing the tunes.
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | January 24, 2008 at 10:38 AM
True, it does seem a rather cruel thing. However, if the dog had his way, he would have gotten them first. Or, I would have had my way with them, since they were destroying the garden! Guess our yard just was not meant to be a safe refuge for slugs! Hope the tunes are playing for you today, and that all your projects are progressing toward completion. I just keep hoping my friendly guy in brown soon delivers bolts of Ginger Blossom!!
Posted by: Jan | January 25, 2008 at 08:32 AM
OK, your new line is AMAZING!! Love it. But I reeeeally love the music on your blog, it is awesome. Your kids are so lucky to have such a cool mom.
Posted by: Andrea | January 28, 2008 at 02:17 PM
I hope one day to see you at my front door (maybe in May? :o)... and you holding this! Ok, I want you there with or without your yummy cupcake!
Posted by: happy zombie | January 30, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I made a promise that I wouldn't buy anymore fabric, BUT you my friend are the EXCEPTION!!!
I am also excited about the upcoming clothing patterns, I have 5 kids, 3 of which are girls, soooo I am always on the hunt for cute stuff!!
Posted by: Tiffany | February 06, 2008 at 07:19 AM
I adore your fabrics ! Do you have the cupcake pincusion pattern available yet. Dying to try it out. Have 8 sisters and would love to make them each one for Christmas gifts this year ! Great website !
Posted by: ann | June 23, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I love the patterns and the fabrics you have chosen. I am anxouis to purchase some of the patterns. I would love to know what sizes the patterns will be available in.
Posted by: Kim Beladi | July 11, 2008 at 07:21 AM
I love these patterns and fabrics, but my dear DIL has three children ages 6 mos, 2, and 4 with no time to iron ruffly outfits. Is ironing an absolute must with these fabrics ?
Posted by: sue | November 03, 2009 at 06:53 AM