New Notebooks in the Shop

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Along with the Mother’s Day cards, I added several new notebooks to the shop. Above is a sketchbook featuring an geometric Islamic pattern.

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I also made another version of this design on a notebook.

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I updated the best-selling bike mini-notebooks and made a full-sized version of the notebook.

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I experimented with a few layouts and colors to see what people like best.

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Finally, I created a mini-notebook with a red heart. Probably better suited for Valentine’s Day, but could be a cute favor at a wedding shower or a small gift for an anniversary.

Going forward, I hope to be adding more complicated designs in the form of 8″ x 10″ wall art. I have one halfway completed and a whole lot of ideas for some others.

Mother’s Day Cards

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you need a greeting for Mom, Koto has some options for you! Above you see a favorite from last year.

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I also did another color combination of the mother and baby owl card.

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There are also two brand new designs. Above, Mom typography embroidered over a petaled pattern. Available in blue on black, magenta on black and magenta on white.

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Finally a simple design with a straightforward greeting and a field with flowers. You can see the complete selection of cards for Mother’s and Father’s Days available here.

Circular Ceilings V: Washington DC

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Saving the best for last in this five-part series! I present the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington DC!

Photo by o palsson

Photo by o palsson

So the painting in the center was just not going to happen, but given how busy the rest of the ceiling is, I thought the center would provide some nice white space to balance things out.

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This embroidery took me the longest to complete, by far. I thought I would never finish punching and sewing those little hexagons.

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I also changed up the hues of blue for a gradient feel, to add some interest.

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Circular Ceilings IV: Fort Wayne

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The fourth ceiling to be featured in this series of five is the stained glass ceiling of the rotunda of the Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne, IN.

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I really love the criss-crossing in the center circle panels, but unfortunately I couldn’t figure out how to make it work with the scale I was working in (8″ x 10″ cardstock). The holes would have been so close together that I wouldn’t have been able to make separate stitches.

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Another fun fact –this location was the spark that spawned the idea for the series. I was racking my brain (and Google) for something unique to identify Fort Wayne that could be represented in embroidery.

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When I found images of the courthouse ceiling, I thought about the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco…

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and then I thought of the rotunda at the Capitol …which leads me to the grand finale, number five of five!

Valentine’s Day Cards, 2014

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I was slightly more prepared this year and got all my Valentine’s cards listed before February! Since the month has now begun (and Valentine’s Day is now on people’s minds) I am featuring the new and updated cards here:

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There are plenty of heart cards, in a variety of colors.

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I’ve added some red and white flower Valentines,

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I’m also renewing a few typographic cards, including this XO design.

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Finally, I’m embarrassed to admit that last year I had posted a “teaser” for this tandem bike card and then never got around to posting the finished product. Well here it is!