Monday, March 26, 2012

Change is Good


I am trying really hard to contain my excitement...Miss Keren of Free Pretty Things for You is working on updating my blog.  Not only is her work unbelievable but she is going above and beyond for me and using my favorite images. These are from my Ruth E. Newton's illustrated Mother Goose storybook. Keren, you nailed this spot on...I cannot thank you enough!


While I am enjoying my new "vintage" look I just received a huge lot of Workbasket patterns.  


Five full inches of  folded embroidery goodness.


Could it be any more graphically beautiful?


As each paper unfolds I get a peek at multiple patterns.


Special felt patterns too.


For pleasure and profit!


Some still ready to work on...


In order to work my way through this bounty I thought it only fair to share. Every Monday I will be sharing a pattern from the lot for as long as file through them.
This sweet bunny is my first installment of...
Mending Monday's

27 comments:

Debby said...

The new look is adorable. So you. It reminds me of Suzie's Zoo characters.

Musings from Kim K. said...

How simply adorable! Keren did a fantastic job capturing the essence of you. Love the blue background with the sweet pink roses. That darling kitten licking from the bowl of milk reminds me of our precious Luna.

Darling, Renee. Well done, Keren!

Brenda Pruitt said...

It's beautiful! So bright and cheerful, it makes me smile.
Brenda

vintage grey said...

I LOVE your new look!!! It is so beautiful and captures you loveliness so well! How cute is that sweet kitty drinking milk! Miss Keren is absolutely amazing, and she has done such a awesome job! She is so talented! I am in love! I am so excited to grab your new beautiful button! Yay!! Thanks for sharing the sweet pattern. I am a little jealous of all those packets of goodness. :)

How do you get your name in the photos you take? I would love to know how to do that! :) Oh, I am so happy for you!! xo Heather

Barbara said...

Very nice! Go, Jayhawks! (since I no longer have my own team to root for...sigh)

Tammy's in Love said...

It's girly and vintage and adorable! You lucky, lucky girl! I am tickled pink for you and jealous!

Tammy

donna said...

Love your new look. So vintagey cute. Keren does awesome work.
Hugs
donna

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Very sweet and darling is your new look! I love the header!
Warmly,
deb

Lynn said...

Love your new look!! So adoreable! Those patterns are soo cute too!
Hugs,
Lynn

Kathy said...

LOVE your new look - it is just perfect for you - yay!! I'm looking forward to seeing all the new patterns, too.

ImagiMeri said...

It is SEW U!!!! What a lovely look, cute, perky, adorable, happy....just like you! As much as I love Karen Valentines blog she helped me create, I might just have to impose upon Keren, too. She's the it girl for vintage, and even though Karen V., taught me how to do all my own stuff, I'm just the laziest person ever and might not ever get around to doing it myself. Your new goodies are phenomenal, and I sew wish I was still doing embroidery and cross stitch. I'm still ogling and oohing over all the pretties you sent me.....they are ever so lovely dear friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I absolutely adore having things that my friends have made.....such treasures.

Love ya'
Meri

Mecky said...

Your blog looks wonderful. I LOVE it.

Those old transfers are so neat. I can't wait to see more.

Final Four!!!!!

Laura said...

We've always loved your blog and as always it is super cute!

Free Pretty Things For You said...

I've had a Blast creating your new Darling Look!! Thank you for giving me the honor! :)
xoxo!!
Keren

Unknown said...

OH!!!!!!!!!!!! This is wonderful! I just love it! And I love your signature! Great great graphics...I have a little something to go with the items you have here...hope you like them! :) Sandy

fee @ chipper nelly said...

TOOOOO long since I've been over here for a vintage fix! And how beautiful is your new design...I LO♥E it Renee.
It's perfect.
have a good day
fee x

Josie-Mary said...

Loving the new look :)

craftyles said...

Oh my, I love your new banner! It's perfectly perfect. Also can't wait to see these patterns. I think I might have some these put away somewhere, from my Mom, but didn't know what they were. I'll have to see if I can find them. Cute, cute!

GardenOfDaisies said...

What a super sweet new look for your blog! And I LOVE all your vintage embroidery patterns! Last week I found two Aunt Martha's in the same patterns as the tea towels that my Grandma made. I was almost jumping up and down in the shop booth.

★Carol★ said...

LOVE the new look of your blog, Renee. It's so YOU! I would like to have someone make a new header for me sometime. My daughter used to make them for me, but I drove her nuts with my being so picky, so I'm kinda scared to ask someone!

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Oh, how sweet of you to share! I love this first one. This will be a fun series. Thank you. I just love, love, love your new design! Keren did a fantastic job! I am still trying to make my blog look better a little at a time on my own. Maybe I should meet Keren!
Blessings,
Susie

Ana Márquez said...

The new look is fantastic!! I love it, the lovely vintage illustrations made it so cheerful and gorgeous. Congratulations! :-) xoxo

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Into Vintage said...

I think I would have known this is your blog even if there was no header -- it's darling & perfect!!

Fran said...

I love the new look! So bright and cheery!

Lynn said...

I love the new images. And I'm totally envious of all your patterns. What fun to go thru all of those.

Lynn said...

I love the new images. And I'm totally envious of all your patterns. What fun to go thru all of those.

SLR said...

get outta here...how cute is this design!?! cutest EVER!!!
i could look at it all day...sigh
that Keren is a genius :)