Hi Friends!!
I have something fun to share with you today! You may have already seen the teasers on Instagram, but my dear friend, Lizzie Jones of Poshta Design, has launched her first stitching kit, and it just so happens to be for felt Christmas ornaments! And Lizzie asked me to help her promote this new kit of hers, so of course, I said yes!!
FIRST, a little back story! Just in case you're new here, Lizzie and I worked together on the same team as product designers for several years, AND Lizzie is one of the four women who took turns and traded off with Bart, to come and stay in DC with me for a couple weeks at a time, during the four and a half months I had to stay close to the hospital following my transplant! (Can't believe that was almost three years ago!!!) Anyway, Lizzie had offered wayyyyy before we even knew that small intestine transplants even existed, to come stay with us here at our house, if there was any way she could help Bart take care of me during the years I was so sick! I mean, first of all, WHO DOES THAT?! Lizzie does, that's who. We didn't even know each other suuuuper well, but she offered and I always marveled at what a dear she was. Fast forward a couple years later, when we now knew that we were being put on the transplant wait list, and we had to get all of the arrangements made for my lengthy stay in DC. You can't even be put on the transplant list, until you know for sure, who all your caregivers will be. And you have to have someone with you at all times, in case something were to happen and they needed to get you to the hospital right away. SO, we had two friends from home, and my bestie in MN who were all lined up to go stay with me during the times when Bart had to travel back home for work, but we needed one more person. All of my family had other responsibilities that kept them from being able to be with me at that time, so I called Lizzie and asked her if she'd be willing to come and y'all, she didn't even hesitate. She and Sean gave up 2 weeks of their own life so she could go stay with me. And it ended up, that I ended up back in the hospital when she got there, but she stayed in the hospital with me, for about 11 of those days! Poor girl slept in a chair overnight with me, and ran back and forth to our airbnb for showers and meals each day. She listened when the doctors came in for rounds, and helped me keep straight all the different meds and instructions so we could keep Bart up to speed with what was going on. When she and I finally got back home to the airbnb after that hospital stay, I was feeling queasy and promptly puked but she held my hair while I did so (and didn't even flinch when I accidentally puked a little on her sleeve - lol!)! That evening, she quietly crafted the hours away at the kitchen table while I slept and slept and slept and slept. That hospital stay had been a rough one, but Lizzie was with me through all of it! And then finally, the day before she was to leave, we got to spend the day crafting together, before she had to pack up for home. All of that is just to tell you that Lizzie is a dear friend and she & Sean have been such a gift to Bartley and me!
And so, needless to say, I'm thrilled for her and this new venture! And I'm happy to be able to support her in this new endeavor of hers!
"Who doesn't enjoy the holiday season, homes dressed with twinkle lights and special baubles that we see but once a year? Our debut stitching kit features four ornament shaped dies and a wide array of embellishments to make creating those special, heirloom ornaments a joy. The possibilities with this kit are truly endless! From 100% wool felt to a carefully curated collection of beads and sequins, everything you need to make beautiful ornaments arrives right to your door in one convenient package. The hardest part is choosing your favorite Color Story! This kit even includes needles, ribbon for hanging, and a zippered project bag so you can keep your works-in-progress safe and tidy. You'll be amazed how easy it can be to create holiday magic for your own home or to give to those you love!"
Homespun Holiday: Keepsake Ornaments Kit Contents
27-piece die set
zippered project bag
2 all-purpose Needles in a handy storage tube
printed inspiration guide for easy reference
5 yards of 1/8" silk ribbon
5 rolls of 5" x 36" felt
5 skeins of embroidery floss
5 colors of beads
5 colors of sequins (in two sizes)
compartmented bead storage container
*die cut machine and fiberfill stuffing not included in the kit*
PRO TIP: For even more detail, I added a matching green layer (just plain, with no additional adornment) on the back side of the ornament, when I was stitching the front and back layers together.
Hope all those tips have helped give you some inspiration for making your own! Are you a stitching fan? Have you ever made something like this? See yourself making some of these in the future??
Before you go, be sure to leave a comment, because Lizzie will be giving away a FREE KIT! Your comment here, will be an entry in that giveaway!!
You'll also want to check out what the other designers have created to inspire you!
Check out the Poshta Blog today, for lots of inspiration from Lizzie! You can also leave comments on the Poshta Blog, and for the other designers, too, for additional chances to win the giveaway! I hope the winner is one of YOU!
And of course, tomorrow morning, you can head to the Poshta Design website to grab your kit!
Have a great day, friends! And happy stitching!
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