Hi, from me, Pat Bruce, & Welcome!! I’m glad you took a little extra time to come to this page and see what we’re about! Sometimes I get to meet those who purchase our patterns at markets and elsewhere and when someone doesn’t know me, I’m often asked whether I’m Daisy or Dell. It’s fun because then I get to see the surprised look when I say “Neither, I’m Pat!”

Daisy & Dell are the names of my two grandmothers, Daisy Simpson and Della Knox (everyone called her Dell). It seemed a good way to honor them by naming my business after them, and I hope they’d be pleased. Grandparents are special in so many ways! I’m blessed to have spent so much time with them, and I think many of you will understand from your own experience why that time is something I enjoy even today.

Our designs have been called Happy, Cute, Fun, Cottage-y, Upbeat, Whimsical! We are just getting started and plan to offer many more DESIGNS for quilts, table dressing, holiday (we really enjoy Christmas and Valentine’s), special occasions (including wedding & anniversary, house-warming, birthday, etc.), baby, home décor, blocks of the month, and more, using various TECHNIQUES like embroidery, hand & fusible appliqué, paper-piecing, chenille, everything textured & 3-D, etc., all in sizes from Little to Large. We think everyone from beginner to advanced can find a project they like!

Again, we’re just getting started! Some of these things are still just ideas in our heads, but just give us a little time! We’ve had some great opportunities come our way. There’s been a lot to absorb and get used to! But now the air is clearing a little, and we’re chomping at the bit to put extra energy and time toward new pattern designs and just whatever strikes our fancy! P.S. Look for our fabric, too, from Henry Glass at www.henryglassfabrics.com,

Our patterns incorporate various FEATURES to clarify, teach, suggest options and offer ideas. You may not find all of them in every pattern, but I hope you always find just the ones you need!

Time is short, and we realize that you often need something quick and easy, just for an afternoon or for a quick gift; but we also know from experience that sometimes the most relaxing project is one that is finished over time. You look forward to returning to it because of the quiet satisfaction of handwork or the fun of embellishment, knowing there will be something special in the end. I’m always kind of sad to finish a longer-term project, kind of like finishing a good book – then I go right on to the next one, anxious to make the same old friend of it!

We spend most of our time each day doing those things that must be done in our own lives and those of our family. The time that’s left is precious and deserves to be enjoyed! So when you choose one of our projects to spend time with, we are both flattered & appreciative! At Daisy & Dell our sincere hope is that you’ll find real enjoyment as you stitch our designs, that you’ll grow in skill & knowledge as a result, and that somewhere along the way, you’ll find a smile creeping upon your face!