Hi Friends, it’s always exciting when I get to introduce a new collection. Collections are groups of dies that work together instead of ‘one of a kind dies’ like my Die of the Month. These dies come in several formats but have a similar look and feel and have matching elements. Today, I’m excited to give a little peek into a new collection and tell you the inspiration behind it. Join us as we share lovely creations made using Candlewick Sampler (definition below).
The Inspiration Behind Candlewick Sampler
Since the age of 12 I’ve loved fiber!!!! I sew quilts, knit, crochet, love cross stitch and before becoming a Licensed Die Designer I sewed most of my own clothes. I’ve always been fascinated with intricate textures and the look of laces, fabrics and embroidery. It’s my dream to combine the fabric and fiber world with my love of dies. I often try to replicate the look and feel of those textures in dies. Candlewicking has such a distinct and elegant look and if you’ve loved my lace look collections or that elegant look of Hemstitch, you’ll love Candlewick Sampler.
Candlewicking is a type of whitework embroidery normally done on cream or white fabric embellished with cream or white french knots. The series of french knots create the outlines of the pattern giving it a unique look while adding a touch of elegance. In these dies, you can see rounded motifs that hint at the texture of dots. Without overpowering, it’s a sweet little detail present on all the dies in the collection. Plus, it just happens to be the perfect spot to place a pearl. Google candlewicking and you’ll see exactly what we mean.
My Projects For Today
I’m introducing S4-1018 Candlewick Petticoats
Here is what the plate actually looks like.
Candlewick Petticoats is one of my favorite new dies. It was designed to be a topper or you can use the pretty bracket edge on the flap of a card and layer the petticoat under the edge as I’ve done on my card.
Prizes
There are two dies that are up for giveaway. Two names will be randomly picked from comments left on the combination of our eight blogs on the Introducing Candlewick Sampler post between September 12 and September 17, 2019, at midnight US Central Time. We encourage all of our international friends to participate! The randomly selected names will be announced on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog on September 19th, 2019. (All giveaways for this hop are managed by and the responsibility of Amazing Paper Grace).
Up for grabs is an Amazing Paper Grace die of your choice Becca’s Die of the Month. These dies are typically only available to club members however you can win your choice of any die that has not already sold out.
There will be a total of two dies and a winner can win once among all the blogs. If your name is selected, simply claim it within 2 weeks of the announcement by sending your address through the form under the Contact Tab on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog. The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace.
Visit these Designers:
Joanna Wisniewska
Teresa Horner
Kate Skonieczna
Melissa Bove
Judy Hayes
Ewelina Panka
Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace
We’re honored to have a Guest Designer creating with us this month so as soon as you’re done with the hop, pop over to leave a comment on Sheri Holt’s Blog for a chance to win.
Thanks so much for joining us for the Introducing Candlewick Sampler. Leave a comment to let us know which die is your favorite. Are there any hobbyists in the house that enjoy needle crafts are sewing? We’d love to know which ones are your passion!! There is much more inspiration in store for you today and for the weeks to come.
As always, such elegance and beauty!! Thank you for bringing the feminine texture to your designs that we ladies love!
Good morning Becca, beautiful as usual!!!
Have a good one!!!
Good Luck everyone!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Gorgeous dies, can’t wait to be creative with them.
I love lace so this is right up my alley, love the colors combo and design, thanks for the inspiration.
This is so elegant I love it!
OH my gosh, Becca, I absolutely love this die. It is simply elegant with its swirls and openings. I will use this one to make my Grandson’s wedding invite. His Bride to Be, wants an Invitation that has filigreed folds encasing the Invitation. Just perfect!
But you always do….PERFECT! Love you and what you do. Amazing Paper…Gracefully done! Sara
PS Your die reminds me of my Grandma’s crochet. And I’ll bet I have one just like it. Won’t be long before we move into a house we just bought. October 15th is Closing. Hugs,
Sara
These are all so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
Simply stunning!
WOW! Becca this collection is absolutely stunning and your design team have again come up trumps with their gorgeous projects showcasing these fabulous dies. Unfortunately, a few of the sites won’t accept my comments – but they are complimentary :-) !
So beautiful! It really does look like Embroidery!
You never fail to create such feminine designs. I love being a lady and my sons love to see women/girls embrace femininity. Seeing what you make encourages that to be portrayed in my card making.
Thank you.
Dear Becca,
As always, your dies and beautiful creations truly represent your “Amazing” talent. Thank you so much for sharing your unique creative gift.
Becca, can you do another Becca bits on how you make your beautiful bows. I have tried everything and mine don’t look like that.
Beautiful die and card!!
These are so dainty and pretty. I want the whole collection! One is on the way!
Beautiful as always and a lovely combination of dies
Wow! Beautifu! Stunning! Can’t wait to see the collection.
Another beautiful, elegant new die! Lovely card.
Oh, Becca! You always have the absolute best ideas for cards! I would love to claim this for myself!
Thanks for keeping us informed!
I mostly design wedding cards. This die is beautiful and will definitely be a welcome addition to my collection
As always, beautiful dies and samples!
Beautiful as always!
Simply beautiful
Oh my goodness, I can see so many possibilities with these dies. I am always watching my budget and so it is nice to find dies that you can get multiple uses. another winner ….
God bless…Denice with a “c”
Such a beautiful design.
Hi Becca you always amaze me with the beautiful die you come up with each month your card is beautiful. Love all the dies in this new collection.
I love the elegance of this die and the new collection format! So many possibilities!
This one melts my heart, Becca!!!
your dies are always so beautiful and these Candlewick designs are so elegant.
Becca this die is so elegant and universal. I am planning cards to make using it right now and can’t wait to purchase it. Thank you for designing such fantastic dies for us to enjoy using, creating beautiful cards to give to loved ones and to create special items for many different occasions.
OOOH! These are simply gorgeous! I love sewing and needlework and all the cushions on my lounge chairs have been embroidered with candlewicking so I’m in love with these dies! And your card is amazing! Love the colours!
Gorgeous die, thank you for your generosity.Blessings.
Becca Feeken
I absolutely love the cards and beautiful paper craft you make and inspired me to make some beautiful paper crafts and start a blog.
Lovely card that seems simple to make.
Carol n
Hi, Becca,
Oh gosh, another new collection to delight us! I’m with you, this die is one of my favorites. The look of lace will always grab my attention. So classic, so elegant & so timeless!
Wishing you all the best,
Sandy
Just lovely!
Good morning Becca. I love Candlewicking and taught it for many years. I also handstitched a 30 square queen size bedspread now 16 years ago which still looks lovely on my bed. It took approximately 1500 hours to make. I therefore love your new die and look forward to seeing others in the collection. Many thanks, Jan
This is a GORGEOUS NEW RELEASE, Becca! LOVE the names you give your dies too! They make me FEEL like I’m IN ANOTHER TIME! A much simpler time, but a time when the needle works were a part of every woman’s life! LOVE EVERYTHING!!! EVERYONE did a FABULOUS JOB with their creations! AND your card is GORGEOUS AS WELL! I’ve chosen a FEW FAVORITES! LOL I like to sew, embroider & knit, with knitting being the #1 favorite of the needlework. I’ve done it since I was young–8th grade, back when they had Home Ec., & you even learned to cook! LOL SUCH A GREAT RELEASE, Becca!!! ;)<3
Wow, so gorgeous. I’ll have to look up Candlewicking.
Oh, this is such a beautiful die and card Becca! I love the elegant design and all the different ways they can be used. I’m familiar with candlewick embroidery and love this die cut version so much.
Yet again a lovely set of pretty, intricate dies. As I love making flowers my favourite is the rosebud die but they are all fabulous.
Your cards are always an inspiration and the blue paper is so pretty!
What an absolutely beautiful die and story behind it! Thank you for sharing, as well as the lovely card inspiration. :)
I love your dies!! Please keep designing the lace and stitching dies! My Grama taught me to crochet. She also did candlewicking. I do thread crochet, tatting, and have tried silk ribbon embroidery. Any of your dies are beautiful! Keep them coming. :-) Maybe you can make tatted dies.
Hi Becca…. You are such an inspiration x
Candlewick Petticoats is simply stunning! In other words, it is the epitome of feminine pulchritude! (Pulchritude: n.
That quality of appearance which pleases the eye; beauty; comeliness; grace; loveliness.) From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. Once again, thank you Becca!
Your designs are always so lovely.
What a beautiful card and the new die is super beautiful.
You sound so much like my past crafting! I started cross stitch and needlepoint at about 12 years old, too. Later I did Candlewick Stitching. I love your style and now it makes sense why!!! Love your newest die and your beautiful card in periwinkle blue with ribbon! So gorgeous!
Beautiful and so elegant. A long time ago I did a candlewick project.
OMG! I love these dies! Not sure which one to get first. But I’ll definitely start buying one (or them) soon.
Another gorgeous collection Becca. Congratulations.
Good Day Becca ! these are beautiful dies
You will probably be not impressed as I can’t
sew to save my life !
My Mum made my wedding dress and most of
my clothes as a child including knitting my warm
jumpers ,cardigans, mittens etc!
At school my sewing teacher was also my cookery
teacher top of the class cookery BOTTOM of the
class sewing I am ashamed to say ……
But I do remember having a candlewick bedspread
it was a raised textured material wonder if that is
any relation to your candlewick lol
Hugs Pam XXX
Love the cards and all the projects!
Such a gorgeous card as always. I am loving the Candlewick dies I’m seeing on Spellbinders.
What a beautiful, elegant card Becca, I always admire your works and dies :)
Becca,
Recently discovered your amazing design and diecut product. This new Candlewicking line is truly awesome. Looking forward to following the other bloggers.
Thanks for helping me to make beautifully detailed cards.
Ruth A
Wow! Your card is absolutely stunning, Becca! Love this new Candlewicking die! Love the lacey look and the flourishes! I just love the name you chose, Candlewick Petticoats! tfs Hugs, Christine
Love this beautiful Candlewick Petticoats die! Lovely card with pretty details!