Happy Mail!

A dear blogging friend of mine recently sent me an email to let me know she had seen photos of my work in the Spring 2015 edition of the Embroidery Association of Canada's (EAC's) magazine, Embroidery Canada. 

I had forgotten that in late 2014, I emailed a few pictures of buttonhole seams I had stitched to Kerry Leslie, in case she wanted to use any of them in an article she was writing. I knew the article would be in an EAC publication, so I had no expectations of seeing it, even if any of my pictures were used. Being wrong can be fun! 

My friend from Magpie's Mumblings was SO incredibly sweet. She knew first-hand how exciting it can be to see your work in print, as one of her gorgeous blocks was featured on the front cover of the Spring 2015 Edition of the Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine. She mailed me her copy of Embroidery Canada so I could read the article. There were also photos of lovely work by Peggy Kimble and Betty Fikes Pillsbury.

As if seeing 3 of my photos in Kerry Leslie's article "Buttonhole Stitch & Blanket Stitch" was not delightful enough, Mary Anne also sent me these beautiful laces. I cannot wait to incorporate them into a few crazy quilt blocks! I just love them. 



Of about 9 photos I sent Kerry, she included the three below.

Broomsticks Buttonhole Seam

CQJP 2014 February Block

Floral Buttonhole Seam from CQJP 2014 February Block

I am feeling quite spoiled. I do encourage you to visit Magpie's Mumblings to see some of the beautiful eye candy! (Let me add, I am not alone in thinking so. Mary Corbet included Magpie's Mumblings in "The Big List of Embroidery and Needlework Blogs to Explore" on her blog! How fun is that?!)

Crazy Quilt Quarterly

Speaking of seeing one's work in print (which really is quite fun), did you know that Pamela Kellogg's magazine, Crazy Quilt Quarterly, is accepting submissions for its Spring 2016 edition? The deadline for submissions is November 1st.  If you miss that deadline, I encourage you to submit something for the Summer 2016 edition before February 1st! Details about submitting your work (including themes for each season) may be found here, at Kitty and Me Designs. 

For those interested, the Winter 2015 edition of the magazine will be released on November 1st. Pamela Kellogg released this sneak peek on her blog on October 5th. I think the cover block by Kathleen Klein is just lovely!

Please note: I am not affiliated with Embroidery Canada or Crazy Quilt Quarterly. However, I do love seeing eye candy and reading tutorials! 

Thanks for stopping by!
Renee

*Edited to correct spelling on a name.