Stirring, steeping and stitching 

has culminated in my new business 

as a natural dyer and quilt designer. 

Please stop by my new site and see what it's all about!

www.tierneybarden.com

My blog and shop will now be under one enchanting roof

as Tierney Barden, 
so long Silver Trumpet.

Thank you for visiting me here for the past five years.

Your support, kind words and new friendships mean a lot, 

and I look forward to picking up where we left off

over at my website!

Copyright Tierney Barden 2015

New Year, New Beginnings

Wishing you a new year full of growth, 

creativity and adventure!

2015 promises big changes and 

exciting new experiences for me, 

and for my business.

As wheels are set in motion 

over the next few weeks

things will be pretty busy around here - 

I will fill you in on the progress 

as I have time to post.

I can say one thing right now, 

2015 is gonna be GREAT!

I hope you'll join me for the ride.

Have a safe and happy New Year

 ~ and ~

if you have goals or dreams for the coming year, 

I'd love to hear about them in the Comments.

Dreaming of a White Christmas

 Today is Christmas Eve, and like many of you,

I'm busily preparing for Santa's Big Day!

I have to admit that I'm a little sad our snow is melting. Fast.

Snow or no snow,

I wanted to share with you 

the gift I just finished making 

my 3 year old niece, Breezy. 

Because she loves a picnic, I made her felt play food 

to enjoy any time of year.

I've thought about making these templates available

for your use as a free PDF in the sidebar.

If you'd like that, leave me a comment and 

I'll gladly make that happen. Thanks!

 Sugar cookies and Christmas cookies all set for the hearth tonight. 

Here's a hearty breakfast: a short stack of pancakes with a pat of butter, a couple of fried eggs (one not shown) and some crispy bacon. 

I really got in to making these for Breezy, 

and I hope they give her hours of imaginative play!

Enjoy: Winter Wonder by The Florin Street Band

Wishing you the happiest of holidays,

and a New Year full adventures for us all!

See you in 2015!

The Stuff of Dreams

Hibernating...Dreaming...Making.

Magic is in the air as change embraces the studio,

and the studio embraces change. 

Piles of treasures are heaped throughout,

sparkling and iridescent, or soft like a whisper.

Hand dyed, hand stitched. 

Stories of enchantment lie within.

These are the tools of my trade. 

In the coming year, exciting offerings will be made. 
New work and new workshops -  

I think you're really going to like them!

In the mean time, you can bet

there will be holiday cookies and eggnog,

twinkling lights, Christmas music and movies, 

and best of all, 

special moments with my family and friends. 

Here's to a very happy season of gift making and gift giving!

What's your favorite holiday tradition? 

I'd love to hear!

(More) Ladies Are Here!

 Get out the potato salad...it's time for a picnic!

  Inspired by the irresistible Ladies Who Lunch wall quilt, 

my little niece's favorite "blanket",

 I designed this spunky table runner and placemat set

appropriately titled (More) Ladies Who Lunch. 

With basic sewing, quilting and embroidery skills 

you can transform your scraps into sweet, playful Ladybugs

who are ready for a picnic any day of the year. 

Complete instructions include plenty of helpful photos, 
 tips, techniques and the Ladybug template. 

The table runner and set of four placemats can be 

finished in one or two weekends. 

Make one project or both, and let the indoor picnic begin!

 Find all of my sewing patterns for sale on Craftsy
by clicking here: Tierney's Craftsy Pattern Store

It's the perfect time of year to knit up hats, mittens and 

scarves for those in need in our communities!

For any one in the Cortland area interested in keeping 

young and old toasty warm this winter,

 please check out 

Keep Cortland Warm on Facebook 

for drop off locations and knitting inspiration.

I use "Kim's Hats" pattern from PurlBee, 
but any pattern you use will be greatly appreciated. 

I'd love to hear what your favorite hat pattern is -
leave me a comment, and Happy knitting!

Halloween Flash Sale!

Today through Sunday, November 2nd, 2014

all bags in my Etsy shop are 10% off!

Use Coupon Code: GOBLINS14

This limited time discount is for ready-made bags only, 

not PDF sewing patterns.

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/silvertrumpetstyle

Give your knitting a new home this season, or

keep your hand sewing projects safe and neat!

Run around town with a unique bag that reflects 

your sweet and lovely personality!

Enjoy details like generous pockets,

easy to use button closures and overall durability.

You deserve a TREAT this Halloween!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/silvertrumpetstyle

In Triplicate

 At long last, I've had some time to sew the

Wiksten Tova top, and not just once but three times,

and each a little differently.

Can I start by saying how much I love this pattern?

 The instructions are clear and offer plenty of helpful 
photos, especially for details like this smart sleeve band.

 For this top, I made the neck band exactly the same way

as the sleeve band. I prefer this look because 

it doesn't overwhelm my frame.

 By the time I sewed this one, I felt pretty confident 

with my personal adjustments to the pattern; for example,

I altered the shoulders and sleeves for my petite size,  

 reduced the size of the bib and added buttons to the placket. 

I decided to gather the pleats at the center, too.

These sweet antler buttons are from my friend,
Christine Johnson!

From cutting to finishing, each top took about one work day.

Wearing any of these tops makes me feel comfortable 

and happy. I'll set my sights on solids next, perhaps linen.
With so many examples of the Wiksten Tova top online, 
inspiration will be easy to come by!

Have you sewn this top?
I'd love to hear what you think about the pattern
and your results!