Parrot and Roses - New Pattern Release & Spring inspirations

Hi there, how are you?

The spring is going well, except that it’s already hot and literally we hadn’t the time to get used to, there wasn’t weather transition but we jumped from wool coat to t-shirt in just one day.

In those two months I designed a new cross stitch pattern and today is the most exciting realease day: ta-dan! Please welcome Parrot and Roses.

I really enjoyed to stitch it on 32 count Belfast linen, colour is Vintage Grey from Zweigart.

I found the perfect frame for it in a local old stationery shop and I think that it’s fit beautifully.

For this design I was inspired by the early XVIII century Italian’s painting, that picture the opulence and Still life fine art. I am a big art admirer, and lately my interest for history and it’s art & craftsmanship from 1600 to early 1900 is influencing my work.

I can’t help, but I’m obsessed with old things and lately I’m perusing antiques shop and auction houses to find mid 1800 / early 1900 furnitures from France. I’ve got some great deal this way and hope to show you more in the next month, when my new “antique travail corner” will be ready.

And finally I could feel like those “Noble Ladies”… did you know that:

The Sampler - Leonard Campbell Taylor

“ In 1700, at the French court, cross-stitching was an art much appreciated by noble ladies. At the time, fashion was for elaborate dresses in rich fabrics, embellished with lace and embroidery, and cross stitching was perfect for creating decorative additions to these fabrics. The favorite yarns were silk, wool and cotton, dyed with bright and lively colours. Court ladies were highly skilled at creating lavish embroideries such as flowers, animals, and geometric patterns, often representing the coat of arms of the family or kingdom. As they stitching, the ladies of the court engaged in lovely conversation about court diaries, politics and court gossip, using their works as an opportunity to socialise and delight in one another's company. In this way, the cross stitch represents an opportunity to make new friends and maybe get an engagement.”

well that’s all for now, xoxo till next time. Stay happy and stitch all the things ;)

Xoxo, Giusy aka Jdeebella at Soulfulcrane the creative nest in Italy

New Fabric trio coming up soon

Hello! The move is almost completed here, there are just some things to set up in the new home but we are getting to normal now. So, I've got the chance to sit in front of my Imac and put together a mini trio fabric collection. I've used two of my latest design that I really loved and since I would like to try some Italian on-demand fabric printer I made this happen.

Those two are my favorite ever! I really love the Happy chicks! They make me happy! and in Italian I made a little word pun to describe this fabric, that sounds like this:

"Cheerful colored hens who can hatch eggs with love and patience enormous"

The Woodland Critters instead was designed while  my child and I were spending a lazy afternoon to grandparents's house. They were sleeping and we were drawing together. I made this and then I forgot of it.

When I was looking at my sketchbook for some interesting draw to transform into textile design, it bounced up and I couldn't resist to turn it into a fabric.

And now I'm waiting for them to arrive. I'm also trilled about my new craft room and I can't wait to have the chance to work in it with the new fabric. In the meantime I'm playing with the other I've designed and have at hand.

Summer is here and it's hot. I have so many ideas that are flowing into my head, I'm trying to catch them all before they gone. I'm prepping a lot of new things for September. In the meantime I'll try to benefit the sun and maybe some sea time and hope you're also enjoying your summer!

Till next time, xoxo, Giusy

Little Polar Penguin a free applique pattern

On the last Sunday morning my son wake up crying and come to me really sad.

"What did happen?" I said embracing and comforting him.

" I dreamt a penguin. He was so cute. I dreamt about him twice, but this time he is gone away too soon". and my little one cryed loud again.

To help and comfort him I said I could help, and maybe I can draw a little polar penguin cushion for its room to keep always with him. He smiled at me and so... here the penguin is.

I used fabric from the Floralia collection for the body and the belly. The green fabric is from a heigh quarter I hand dyed ages ago. I will dig into my bits stash for the beek.

I really love how it is turned out.

Since in the last few years sewers from all around the World  celebrate the sewing  with the Me Made May,  I want to contribute to the "we made sewing-month" with the LittlePolar Penguine free pattern!

So even if the spring has begun, a Penguin is always a pleasure to welcome into our homes don't you think?

I'll be happy to see your finished Little Penguin, so if you made it please share your project on the Jdeebella Facebook page or on Instagram with the ashtag #littlepolarpenguin and #wemadesewingmonth and tag me @jdeebella

And feel free to invite your friends too! I can't wait to see a real great Penguin's march this May!