Okay, The One With The Lamp Wins!
July 22, 2009
I was so thrilled that you all placed your vote on my last blog entry for the photo you preferred to see on 'Merry and Bright'. I have listened (and boy does hubby think he's clever!) and the 'photo with the lamp' will be appearing on the front cover!
So while we (Melinda and I) were doing a photoshoot for 'Merry and Bright' we also did one for 'Tis The Season', the sister pattern:
I was so inspired by 'Merry and Bright' I just kept going really! I felt it needed a lovely linen Christmas apron to coordinate:
And a set of serviettes:
And a tablecloth:
We had so much fun setting up for the photos and playing around with Melinda's Grandma's Sewing Dummy:
I hope you like the photo for the pattern cover that I've selected, I think it has that 'home for Christmas' feel:
Until next time,
Leanne Beasley xxx
P.S. If you are after Hanky Linen (I used the 137cm wide one) you can get it here: http://ballaratpa.cart.net.au/cat/2018041.html at Ballarat Patchwork. They stock the full range, everything from White to Black with green, red and aqua inbetween!
Love the tablecloth and the serviettes and the apron to match... perfect! just another of your designs on my wishlist...
Posted by: Sheryl | July 31, 2009 at 07:26 AM
I love your new pattern! Beautiful!
Posted by: Dawn | July 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Hi Leanne,
I'm supposed to be preparing a power point for parents of struggling readers - but am finding blog land so much more fun!! LOVE the latest pattern Absolutely a classic. Am needing one of those!!
Posted by: sharon | July 26, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Hey Leanne! Aaahh yes, photo shoots for covers can be fun AND frustrating! I often find myself completely rearranging a room just to get the angle or a particular piece of furniture in the shot ... it find it takes ages to tidy up after mysefl!! :0) Oh ... we also have husband/wife discussions about photos - glad to see we're not alone! Great new designs - as always, Leanne! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | July 25, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I love the apron but would hate to see it after a little time in the kitchen with me LOL.
Posted by: Leanne | July 25, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Love your new patterns...they are most definitely on my to do list...Christmassy but not too much...definitely anytime use!!
Have a great weekend
Posted by: Lisa R | July 25, 2009 at 09:02 AM
You definitely have the 'home for Christmas' feel in this photo - well done!
Posted by: Wendy | July 24, 2009 at 01:20 PM
What wonderful designs, so classic yet with such a modern feel. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday at Xmas in the Hills.
Posted by: Teresa | July 24, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Leanne,look so beautiful apron that I like this one...
Tricia
Posted by: Patricia Newton | July 23, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Hi Leanne - just catching up on your blog - your beautiful work feels just like 'home for xmas'. Can you tell us about the fabrics that you shose for Merry and bright - the lounge quilt.
Cheers
Jo
Posted by: Joanne Murray | July 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Gorgeous pattern once more!
Posted by: Cardygirl | July 23, 2009 at 08:18 AM
These past two entries are just beautiful. I just love your work.
Posted by: Carrie P. | July 23, 2009 at 07:29 AM
i L*O*V*E* the apron! perfect for serving the holiday dinner. ;0
Posted by: Ina | July 23, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Oh, you've got me smiling this morning!! I was excited by seeing how something simple (Tis The Seasons) could look so effective... and then I scrolled down to that you've done three things for that pattern! Do they just 'happen'? Or do you plan to do three or four different items for each pattern? They are beautiful!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyard Crafts | July 23, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Yay for the ladies, this set up is perfect and simply beautiful! Sorry Leanne, we girls should have all stuck together, hope hubby doesn't give too much cheek over the other photo....it was better though.
Posted by: Kerry | July 22, 2009 at 09:59 PM
oooooh! aaaaaaaah! yummy! thank you, they're lovely, can't wait for the pattern release!
Posted by: Shell | July 22, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Beautiful photo for your new pattern cover but the projects are so elegant.
Posted by: Stephanie | July 22, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Catching up on your blog .. and wow .. you have done so many wonderful new patterns... and had a good laugh too.. about the photo with the lamp too... I bet hubby is pretty pleased with himself now...:o))...
Posted by: Stina | July 22, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Beautiful Leanne.
Posted by: Sarah | July 22, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Hi Leanne,
the last photo looks absolutly like the 'home for Christmas' feel!
Have a great time!
Monika
Posted by: Monika | July 22, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Oh so beautiful and classic!!
Posted by: Meredith Treloar | July 22, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Lovely Leanne of course I will have to have one of those.
Posted by: Amanda | July 22, 2009 at 05:16 PM