The January theme is Lizzie Kate. Why not join in? Just make a post on your blog about Lizzie Kate. Anything you want to share. Then go here for the check in post and sign that you have participated. It's that easy. It's a lot of fun to see what everyone comes up with for the same theme. Are you ready for my post. Here we go...
You might find this funny. For a long time I refused to stitch Lizzie Kate. I heard a story a long time ago in an online group. Lizzie Kate had attended a retreat in Italy. I guess she released a design and told the attendees of the retreat that it was an exclusive to only those who attended the retreat. A few months later she released the pattern in US. It upset the people who attended enough that the rumor was spread online about how Lizzie Kate had lied to them. I agreed with the points I was told and boycotted her patterns completely.
In 2007 I stitched this pattern and didn't know it was a Lizzie Kate...
In 2018 I went to my LNS and they had a lot of her patterns on sale. I purchased 3 sets of her year long monthlies. 2019 I finished the Flip It Stamps...
What a long time I boycotted her and I've definitely learned to find out more information before I jump on a band wagon now. Thanks for stopping by my People Choice post. Next month the check in is on Feb 1st with a Penguins theme.
5 comments:
I think most of us have stitched a L*K. They make nice gifts for exchanges and are always a quick project. I have a few that came as gifts from online friends.
I recognise that little bunny LOL
That's an interesting story and a bold decision you made. If 'exclusive' designs are later released, maybe a 'preview pattern' would be a better description. I've noticed that some companies who release month-long 'limited edition' hand-dyed fabrics then go on make them permanently available. I guess if the demand is there...
Anyway, naturally I enjoyed watching your LK Stamps last year. I really want to stitch the blocks too, just don't know when! :)
I too would think exclusive meant only for the people who attended retreat; it should be renamed to something else. I'm glad you did decide to start stitching some Lizzie Kate as the projects you have chosen are lovely, particularly the Flip It stamps x
Thanks for taking part in The People's Choice this month.
Love all your series of designs.
I had not heard that story before but I have to say, I dislike "exclusives" as I think they are elitist. Not all of us can afford retreats and instant purchases in case the design sells out.
The Silver Needle have some lovely Just Nan exclusives which the rest of the world can't get unless we pay high prices. And who benefits then? Not the designer that's for sure.
I hadn't heard that before, but glad it was clarified.
So many lovely finishes and patterns, I might have a few, but nothing like your collection!
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