Is it Spring where you are?? It might seem so today but tomorrow could find inches of snow, or worse yet, inches of rain out your window. Even with it all, there is still a need to nourish your soul and create some happiness. Remember, the best part of handwork - be it embroidery, applique or piecing - is that it is portable! Spending just a half hour in prepping a couple of projects can give hours of enjoyment.
Are you familar with my series Postcard Patterns? I started designing them in the Fall of 2020, something small and fun that could frequently be made with supplies from your stash. They proved very popular and remain so. At the Maple Leaf Quilt Show this past weekend, Postcard Patterns were the hottest sale 
They are small (4"x6") hand embroideries that are fun and fast! Postcard Patterns have a full size design with supplies and directions listed on one side and photo of the completed mini-quilt on the other. I've completed each with a 2-1/2" strip for borders to finish at 8" x 10" and hanging sleeve on the back. Postcard Patterns don't need to be finished as mini-quilts. They can be used in a journal cover and storage bag, attached on a towel, the possibiities are endless.
Cozy Camper (shown here) has you relaxing in the evening, admiring the full moon. Below, we have Retreat Pickup, all packed up with the Featherweight, ironing board and goodies for the long awaited quilt and stitching retreats with our buddies. Tulips are starting to bloom and choose your favorite colors for this bouquet. And there is time still to make any or all of these for Mother's Day gifts. If birding is your thing, check out The Finch House with the House Finch enjoying the blooming old-fashioned roses and prepping the birdhouse for the season! The Camping Quilter is a chance to stitch out in the great outdoors - doesn't get better than that?? It does! These five patterns are on sale at the Puppy Girl Designs Etsy Shop at 25% off from April 26 - May 2. Use the code HAPPYSPRING2023
I love my cozy camper postcard pattern. I plan to actually work on it while I’m camping this summer. 😊
Hi Jennifer,
So glad you love it. I’ve created 4 more Camper patterns, will be out by Summer. Hope you find one in there that you like!!