Where to start?
- I had this little idea for the “A Year in Chalk” series.
- I do all kinds of research on chalk art: fonts, styles, borders, etc…
- I keep running across this blog with beautiful pictures of someone’s home and all of her chalk art (seriously, this is a home worthy of HGTV!)… & she stitches!
- I ‘turn off’ all images before I start sketching my series, but her blog never really leaves my mind.
- As ‘A Year in Chalk’ winds down, I think about what’s next…
Enter Just Cross Stitch magazine with a request for a series.
So, I pitch my idea and hear those magical words that any designer loves to hear…”we’re happy with whatever you want to do”.
Then, I had to not only introduce myself to Priscilla via FB, but pitch her the idea too. 2 days later, we were busy chatting on the phone discussing colors and themes (& kids and families…go Aztecs! I have been watching her son on TV playing college football!)
What a fun friendship & project this is turning out to be! I know I’m learning a lot and I always like a project that pushes me creatively.
We send pictures back and forth as we each stitch our own models. I have committed to stitching the magazine models myself since I’m making a lot of changes as I go.
Here’s a few ‘behind the scenes’ photos that didn’t make the magazine!
My first photo to Priscilla as I model stitch.
Priscilla’s first photo to me!
Me again!
Priscilla again! It was really cool to see how we both stitched in a different order!
Once my piece is complete, I ship it to Priscilla so she can photograph them together in her home.
Finally! Just Cross Stitch Jan/Feb 2016. We started this project last March! I’m so excited to bring you a year full of Seasons in Chalk Art (7 in all). (FYI: each piece will be the same stitch count. The model is stitched on 32ct Slate from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie)
Visit and follow Priscilla’s blog: www.priscillas2000.blogspot.com
Enjoy the stitch, I sure have!
Cathy
Cute design.
Love the fabric.
I'm looking forward to this series.
Marilyn
Her blog is awesome! I love this collabaration between you and I'm really looking forward to the JCS edition this features in.
Its beautiful Cathy…and I have been a long time follower and admirer of Priscilla how wonderful that you have collaborated with her! I knew exactly who you were talking about in your first sentence. She's amazing, as are you and I have no doubt that this series will be just that: A-MAZING!
I am so excited This will be so much fun
How very, very exciting and inspiring!
Amazing! Stephanie better get ready to mass produce some fabric! 🙂 Can't wait……..glad I'm already a Subscriber!
This is wonderful! I too knew who you were talking about in your first sentence! I am in awe of Priscilla's stitching (her work and amount!) and her beautiful home. I love that you two collaborated…it must have been great fun!! Looking wore are to this stitch!
This is going to be so much fun to stitch. Can't wait for the first pattern to arrive in my mailbox!
I look forward to seeing what you and Priscilla have come up with. What a fun series this will be!
I knew immediately you were talking about Priscilla's blog. I have been following her for a while now. Love her inspiration, chalkboards & decorating! I've stitched your chalkboard designs too & look foward to this series!!
I knew immediately you were talking about Priscilla's blog. I have been following her for a while now. Love her inspiration, chalkboards & decorating! I've stitched your chalkboard designs too & look foward to this series!!
This is such a fun project for you both, Cathy, and I look forward to seeing the new designs throughout the year. The first one is just adorable 🙂
Love this blog post Cathy ..I am still so thankful you asked me to be a part of this..and yes indeed Go Aztecs!
Lovely Cathy – Can't wait to get it in the new JCS – hope you are taking time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season – Mel
I love this new series! Can't wait for the JCS mag.
This looks like fun! Priscilla is one of my customers (Beach Cottage Stitchers) and I've long admired her photos & design on Instagram. Such talent!
I can't wait! I just finished your December chart 2 days ago and was wishing there were more in the series.
Just got it digitally!
I have been a fan of Priscilla for a while now–and look forward to seeing her many great stitches in her many super vignettes! Now paired with you, whoa… can't wait!
Saw it on the magazine stand at Barnes & Nobles