Something Cozy for your Drink - Winterberries

I had a request a few weeks ago for hand embroidered coasters. ...thank you Amy!

The idea had flickered through my mind in the past, but I just never acted on it. With this request my creative wheels began spinning and I came up with this designs. Since it is winter (even here in the desert) I thought about the forest and a walk in the woods. When I lived in Ohio I remember seeing the bright red berries and thinking that they were there for the animals to snack on during those cold days ahead. With that I created a vine pattern and added red Winterberries....

These are made with linen and a backing of cotton. There is the question of keeping them nice, since glasses do sweat and sometimes (well at least I do) we spill. Just hand wash in warm water with a little a gentle soap, rinse, lay flat to dry. Since they are linen a light touch-up with an iron will make them look fresh again.

An Elegant Victorian Boot Hand Embroidery Art

I was playing around with some designs and decided that I wanted to create an embroidered boot. I love the 1860s. The fashion, writing, history so I did some research on clothing. After doing that research I designed this Victorian boot. I can easily see a lady, Northern or Southern, slipping this boot on and taking an evening stroll. Or, going on a date with the newest beau.

I plan on offering this in a kit, or a pdf pattern only, and digitized to sew out on an embroidery sewing machine. This design is only 3 1/2 x 3 1/2.

Check Waterrose Handcrafted Obsessions in the coming week for these choices.

Newest Creations and Special Offer!

I've added to my product line!

I'm now creating earrings and brooches. For now they are made to go with my Queen Annes Lace cuffs so that customers can create a set. Other pieces will only be available as earrings or brooch.

I'm also expanding into Home Decor. It is a natural progression, since I love textiles and enjoy decorating my home with unusual creations. In a blog post, almost a year ago, oh my! I showed you the Roman shades I made with vintage bark cloth. At some point I will also be offering quilts, but have been so busy with the personal accessories that quilting has taken a back seat.



And, to celebrate a full year of blogging I'm offering you, my blogging friends, FREE SHIPPING on any item that you purchase from my Etsy shop. Just mention this blog post in customer comments, or send my an email. Thank you for reading my blog and commenting! I have discovered so many interesting blogs and have created some wonderful blog friendships!