Kathy Barrick: I Need Your Help!

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I need your help please. In Nashville at the Market in late February/early March, I'll be releasing a new design - the first in a series of LARGE samplers. Beth is stitching it now and the theme is Autumn.

Spring, Summer and Winter will follow later this year and next year.

It's not a Hawk Run Hollow design, though it is similar in size, and has a similar flavor (sort of).

This series needs a name. That's where YOU come in!

Beth and I have been texting each other back and forth with tons of ideas, but neither of us have come up with the perfect name yet.

Ideas Beth and I have dreamed up include: Autumn in the Valley of Whispering Willows (too long!), Winding River Valley (but there's no river - yet!), Autumn in Whispering Winds (maybe?), Willow Lark Valley, Snake and Willow Valley, Kindred Valley, and more!

Can you do better?

If you come up with the name selected, I will be sure you get a free copy of the chart.

Edited to add: Please think less of what Beth and I thought of and more of "Hawk Run Hollow". An old and interesting town name, it doesn't have to be a Valley, it doesn't have to have the word Willows....be original!!

Beth and I both thank you!!

49 comments:

Vonna Pfeiffer said...: Autumn (Winter, Spring, Summer) in the Heart of Willow Valley; January 5, 2015 at 6:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Autumn in Willow Winds Valley.

M in NC; January 5, 2015 at 6:41 PM
labfarm22 said...: Maybe a sneak peek could help with some names or letting us know,of some motifs.; January 5, 2015 at 7:07 PM
Stasi said...: Autumn in Serenity Valley since stitching is so serene???; January 5, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Judy said...: This is fun. My throw in is "Seasons of Willow Valley" as it seems willow and valley are in each of the suggestions.

Good luck choosing the name.

Judy Heartland titcher; January 5, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Stef said...: Fall in the Valley of Willows.; January 5, 2015 at 8:34 PM
Koala said...: "Autumn (Winter, Summer, Spring) Dreams in Willow valley" - almost like a first row of a poetry :-)); January 5, 2015 at 8:51 PM
Shelly said...: A Serenity Valley Autumn.; January 5, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Jacqueline said...: Autumn Valley; January 5, 2015 at 9:57 PM
Koala said...: "Autumn tales in willow Valley"; January 5, 2015 at 10:41 PM
Jessica said...: How about Willow Vale? I live in Willow Vale (Mittagong) AUSTRALIA!!!

Short, snappy & Vale means 'a Valley' such as 'in the valley of love & delight' ...
Would be great if you used my idea.
Jessica
AUSTRALIA; January 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM
Marilyn said...: The Serenity of Autumn.
Marilyn; January 6, 2015 at 5:04 AM
Unknown said...: Autumn (Winter, Spring, Summer)in Whispering Willows

or another

Autumn (Winter, Spring, Summer) Winds in Whispering Willows

Good luck
Can't wait to see what you come up with
Rhonda; January 6, 2015 at 5:19 AM
Nan ~ Threadwork Primitives said...: Rhythm of the Seasons or The Heart's Seasons. Good luck Kathy. Naming is harder then designing...Don't you agree?:); January 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Rita said...: Autumn (Winter, Spring, Summer) in Willow Valley.

Seasons should be mentioned in a series of this kind but also the names should not be too long, in my opinion.

I can't wait for the unveiling!; January 6, 2015 at 8:56 AM
Simple Pleasure said...: Here goes...SEASONS IN THE WILLOWS! I can't wait to see the design.
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia; January 6, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Lllr55 said...: Autumn in Weeping Willow Valley.; January 6, 2015 at 9:36 AM
Kathy L. said...: Autumn in Barrick Valley ( a Nod to the wonderful designer); January 6, 2015 at 9:59 AM
Simple Pleasure said...: I've got another...WILLOW VALLEY JOURNEY! I'll be doing this all day...can't get this sampler out of my mind.
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia; January 6, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Ok - I have four.

- Willow Lane Cottage
- Whispering Willows' Nest
- Autumn Leaves Village
- Ladye Autumn's Cottage

Lila :--); January 6, 2015 at 11:19 AM
Dora said...: Here are a few:
Autumn in:

--Four Corners Crossing
--Union Hill Square
--Olde Towne Common
--Fiddler's Field (or Green); January 6, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Jacqueline said...: Fall mist ??????; January 6, 2015 at 3:04 PM
Merry Wind Farm said...: Fall river valley?; January 6, 2015 at 5:26 PM
Charlene ♥ NC said...: Barrick's Autumn Valley?; January 6, 2015 at 9:40 PM
ladyjane22 said...: How about "Autumn at Pumpkintown" It really is a town in South Carolina....I live there.; January 6, 2015 at 9:42 PM
Hart8ak said...: Autumn (Winter,Sp,Sum) at Willowville; January 6, 2015 at 10:15 PM
Anonymous said...: Ok, I am in an old English mood. Waltham on the Wolds, The Willows of Woodborough or The Willows of Warwickshire. I also like Barton on the Heath or Beech Hill Basin.; January 6, 2015 at 10:23 PM
Unknown said...: Why not just make it simple- autumn in hawk run valley, spring...etc . We have a tendency to overthink!; January 6, 2015 at 10:26 PM
Bridget said...: Olde Plymouth Towne. Sounds old and charming.; January 6, 2015 at 10:35 PM
Connie Bechtold said...: Solemn Autumn in Salem; January 6, 2015 at 10:50 PM
Carolyn Boutilier said...: How about AUTUMN IN KINDRED VALLEY or SHENANDOAH AUTUMN.

Carolyn B; January 6, 2015 at 11:43 PM
Donna's Blog said...: Autumn at Stoney Run

Autumn at Hickory Fork/Old Hickory Fork

Autumn at Rose Hill

Fall in Sycamore Valley

Fall in Ravens' Wood

Autumn on Apple Bottom Road; January 7, 2015 at 12:28 AM
Bonnie said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; January 7, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Melody said...: Concord Valley Autumn
Concord Valley Spring... etc.; January 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM
chickenchupacabra said...: My husband just came up with "Dingle Berry Dell"! :) He's always so helpful.; January 7, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Cathy K Miller said...: Autumn in my Dreams
Spring in my Dreams
Summer in my Dreams
Winter in my Dreams
This would cover any design you choose to do for each season as dreams change all the time.
Good Luck picking a name for this series that talks to you.; January 7, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Nupur said...: Autumn Gold
The Promise of Autumn
Golden Harvest
Valleys of Copper and Gold
Amber Light of Autumn
Golden Light (of Autumn)
Golden Shades (of Autumn)
Golden Shadows

... hard to say without a picture...

By the way, could you tell me the name of the picture with the three sheep? Perhaps which book they are published in?...; January 7, 2015 at 10:56 PM
Dede said...: Autumn Vignette followed by Winter, Spring and Summer.

Can't wait to see it!; January 7, 2015 at 11:05 PM
Myra said...: Autumn at Willowside; January 7, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Myra said...: One more thought ... Autumn at Willow Run Valley.; January 7, 2015 at 11:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Autumn Winds
Fall Breezes
Hues in the Valley
Willow in the Wind
Valley of Willows ~ Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter; January 8, 2015 at 9:43 AM
Donna said...: Apple Valley Fall; January 9, 2015 at 1:45 PM
oldesampler@gmail.com said...: Olde willow farm; January 9, 2015 at 1:48 PM
oldesampler@gmail.com said...: Willow Hill or Willow Hill Farm
Goat Herd Farm or Hill or Village
Garden Gate Farm
Westover Hill; January 10, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Tedra said...: How about "The Gathering of my Autumn Harvest?"

It doesn't have willow or valley in it....:); January 11, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Karen said...: I lived in a crossroad town here in North Carolina for about a year. Silk Hope, NC. So the name I suggest is Silk Hope Slip.; January 12, 2015 at 9:35 AM
Paula said...: I could come up with names all day long.
County Herald
Katie's Corner
Peace Valley
Sugar Creek Meadow; January 12, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Paula said...: Prairie Thoughts
Prairie Memories; January 12, 2015 at 12:55 PM
Paula said...: I live on Hillcrest.
Hillcrest View/s; January 12, 2015 at 12:58 PM