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Spring Swap and LK Finish

 Wow, time flies.  It's been a while since my last post and I have tons I could share but have a very limited time to share it.  So I apologize in advance for the fly-by post.  The last swap I participated in was Lainey's Spring Easter Swap.  It was so fun receiving these goodies in the mail.  The first 2 picture is what I got from Loretta and the second photo is what I sent.

I finished up LK Spring alphabet last week and thought I would get around to ironing it but didn't so here are some not so great shots but a finish none the less.

So until next post, Happy Stitching Everyone!!

Teapot Needle Roll

I just realized that I never posted a picture of the Teapot Needle Roll by Lori Birmingham that I finished a few days after our last stitching day. This picture is actually the one from the chart. My picture didn't look nearly as good, but my needle roll does :-)

Can't wait to see everyone at Celebrations. Only 1 more week!!!!!!

Tiny Garden Scissor Fob by Shepherd's Bush

As soon as I saw this on the ABC site after Nashville I had to have it. I decided that it would be perfect stitching day project and it really was. I finished the stitching on Saturday, but still have to assemble it. Isn't the ribbon pretty?

Stitching done on Thistle Project!

Well Ladies one project down, 2 to go.  Think I will finish them before this year's Celebrations??  I'm going to try.  The directions were a little tough and I made some things up along the way.  I did lots of frogging and if you look closely there are plenty of mistakes.  But can we really classify them as mistakes or maybe just making the project our own.  I vote for the later.  Now to put them together, YIKES!!

Thistle Accessories Progress

On Sunday I finished the stitching on the second needle cushion. The colors look much nicer in person. I'm going to start on the adorable little scissor fob next, which is my favorite part of the entire project.

Paula and Denise, you could always join Nataly and me and do the scissor fob, and leave the rest until you're in the mood ;-) It sure is cute.

January Stitching Day??

Hey ladies, how about a stitching day in January???? I'm available 1/8, 1/15, 1/29 and 1/30. Anyone else available for some stitching on any of those days?

A finish and a New SAL

So before I could start a new SAL with Carol I had to finish the other one that we started.  The only thing left is to put it together!  What do you say Carol?  Got time for a finishing day?  This is BBD Peacock Pinkeep done in Blue Lagoon, Collard Greens and Icing.  I like the color way, it doesn't look as antique as the red and green of Carol's but I am a blue girl and when given the chance will always change things to blue.

Next up, Thistle Accessories by JDD.  Remember this one girls??  Well, Carol and I felt we couldn't justify taking more classes if we didn't finish last year's so off we go.  Our needles will really have to fly to get this and the biscornu done.  Wish us luck.  As you can see I haven't touched it since class.  I will post progress each Sunday.  Hopefully that will motivate me.  Happy Stitching!

Thistle Accessories Stitchalong

Ok, I'm ready to get started on the Thistle Accessories Stitchalong. As of January 1st the first pincushion is finished. I finished it a few days after Celebrations.


The second one was started right after I finished the first one, but I didn't like how the pattern was looking in the top section, so I pulled it out. And it's been sitting for all these months waiting for me to pick it back up.


So now I'll start working on it again, but probably not until tomorrow. I'll post an update next Sunday with my progress.

Nataly, ready to start? Denise and Paula, still plenty of time to join us!

An OLD project

I recently dug out a bunch of WIP/UFO's for the January challenge I posted about earlier and this was one of them. This is from a class I took almost 10 years ago! The class was with Sue Stokes of the Nutmeg Needle and it was called Duet of Hearts. There were 2 needlerolls. I finished the first one many years ago, but had only stitched about 20 stitches on this one before putting it down. I picked it up this week and finished the whole thing in about 3 days. Onto Thistle Accessories! Denise and Paula, want to join me an Nataly in a Thistle stitchalong????

LHN Snow white

As you know,  Carol and I got together last weekend.  It was a real treat to stitch with a friend and catch up.  I miss all of you!  We sat down and caught up for a bit and then whipped out our WIPS and low and behold we were working on the same project.  WHAT???  We couldn't believe it.  We had both chosen Snow White by LHN and I did mine on 32ct Blue Grass.  How fun was that!   Below is a pic of a baby sampler I just finished up for a friend of my mom's.  I still have to add the name and DOB but thought I would share it before I personalize it.  I will post a picture of Thistle Accesories before I start the stitch along with Carol (Denise and Paula, I hope you will join us) and then I will post a weekly update.  Right now I am trying to finish up Peacock Pinkeep.  My last stitch a long with Carol.  She finished and HMMMMM I didn't.  Ohhhhh the pressure. 

Snow White by Little House Needleworks

As soon as I saw this I had to have it. Instead of the suggested fabric I stitched it on 28 count blue wing, and I love it. The color isn't quite right in the picture, but you get the general idea. This one was on my January Challenge list, but since I finished it early I'll just add another!

Flipp'n Crazy January Challenge & Thistle Accessories Stitchalong

I don't know if any of you have heard about the Flipp'n Crazy January Challenge but I decided to give it a try. More info here: http://up4achallenge.blogspot.com/ The goal is to pick 15 projects that are ALREADY STARTED and FINISH them. OK, so finding 15 WIP/UFOs, no problem! I searched through all of my little hidey holes and came up with a bunch of projects in various stages of progress. I'm ready to go.

I talked to Nataly about it on Sunday and we decided to try to finish up our class projects from last year BEFORE this year's Celebration. So we're going to have a stitchalong starting the first week of January to work on Thistle Accessories. The plan is to work on it during the week and post our progress here on Sundays. Want to join us????

Small Finish

I decided I needed a 'portable' snip basket. I've been lusting after the cute little one that Denise has but since I couldn't remember where she got it I decided to do this quick little ORTS Baby Boxette from Susan Greening Davis. I used GA Peacock thread, and really like the way it came out. It only took a couple of hours to complete. Now I just have to get some brads!

Peacock Pinkeep progress

I finished the stitching on BBD Peacock Pinkeep, and the coordinating needle book. Really enjoyable stitching! I used the same colors for the needle book, although it suggested slightly different colors. Not sure when I'll get around to the finishing work on these, since I'd rather stitch than do finishing work. Looking forward to seeing Nataly's done up in different colors.

Slow progress on SAL!

Really slow progress. No time for stitching, blogging, or thinking.  I do like the color changes though. Carol, do the needlebook in the same colors of your pinkeep it will look great.  As for another SAL, I have to finish this one first, so count me out.

Stitchalong anyone?

Anyone interested in starting a new stitchalong when Nataly and I finish Peacock Pinkeep? I noticed that the Yahoo group will be starting the Little House Needleworks Family Sampler soon. Since most of us are LHN fans that might be a good one for us to do. OR, we could do a Scandinavian Stitches one! We all have some of those :-) Anyone interested?

Peacock Pinkeep progress

Nataly and I decided to do a stitchalong for Blackbird Designs Peacock Pinkeep (before Nataly got overwhelmed by back-to-schools things to do). I started working on it about 2 weeks ago, but have been seriously sidetracked by work for much of that time. Since it's such an easy stitch I did manage to get quite a bit done though, and may be able to finish it up this weekend. The alphabet band section is finished
Now I'm working on the peacock that goes on the top part


I haven't decided yet whether to do the needle book that's included. Although it has a peacock's head it uses completely different colors. I found a Shaker box in my stash (is anyone surprised?) that I might use to display it until I'm ready to tackle their assembly instructions later.

Nataly decided to do hers in actual peacock colors, instead of the unusual colors it calls for. Can't wait to see what that looks like (hint, hint, Nataly!)

Why don't some of you post some pictures of what you're working on?

Midnight Watch and SAL

This is the piece I was trying to finish at our Stitching Day.  I finally got it done and will most likely drop it off at the framer next week.  I enjoyed the colors and fabric but it was a labor intensive stitch.  I like a quick fix and this wasn't it.  Carol and I decided to do BBD peacock pinkeep as a SAL so if you guys have it and want to stitch it as well please join in.  Carol has the alphabet band finished and I haven't started yet.  I am trying to decided if I want to switch the threads colors after all has anyone seen a red peacock??  Anyways I posted a pic before I start and I will try to post once a week with progress. 

A couple of finishes

LHN June Sampler

LHN July Sampler

Lizzie Kate Green Flip-Its

Hi Everyone!  Sorry to miss our last stitching day.  I got tied up with family that I hadn't seen in a really long time and Dov threw me under the bus.  He volunteered my to take my cousins boys overnight so they could have more time with my boys.  I enjoyed my time with them but desperately needed my stitching day.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I would love to see pics of what you are working on.  I here Paula has some finishes and Denise I would love to see your tablecloth.  Cathy, what are you up to these days??  I know you decided on another stitching day, but I don't have the email anymore and in my absent mindedness I didn't write it down.  (menopause I think, that's my story and I'm sticking to it)  Please refresh my memory.  I hope to see all of you soon.

Singing the Blues by Little House Needleworks

This is the piece I started at our stitching day last Sunday (Was that only a week ago???). Fun, easy stitch. The colors on my piece look a lot more muted than they did in the chart photo, but I still like it. Paula, we're still waiting to see the pieces you finished last week!

Birdhouse Sampler by Prairie Schooler

This is the top part of the Birdhouse Sampler by Prairie Schooler. I always liked this one, but had no place to put it, so I decided to make it into a book cover for my Kindle. I didn't have room for the whole sampler so I cut out about a third of it and changed the bottom a bit to fit the area I had available.

Stash!

I decided a wonderful way to spend a steamy hot vacation day was to take a trip to ABC Stitch Therapy. What a beautiful shop! I can't believe the thread selection they have. You probably won't be surprised to hear that I bought a few things I hadn't planned, in addition to the things I was hoping to get there. Only 4 though :-) Frosty Flakes, Red House in Winter and Singing the Blues by Little House Needleworks and Hedgerow Birds Project Bag by Blackbird Designs (with the floss and fabric). Also bought some 36 count Iced Cappucino fabric for my Petit Sampling Etui. This is not the fabric it called for, but they didn't have 36 count pearled barley and I thought the Iced Cappucino was better anyway. Picked up several more Crescent Colors for the new projects and asked them not to tell me the total, so I still don't know how much I spent :-) Best vacation day so far!

Finally!

After almost 14 months, and more that 50 hours, I finally finished Mosaic Muse :-) Now I only need to quickly stitch 3 more samplers so I can catch up to Nataly! It took me almost 40 hours of griping and complaining before I finally bonded with the Mosaic stitch, but I'm now looking forward to starting the next chapter, which Nataly assures me is much easier. But before that, I'm going to indulge myself in one of the new projects that have been sitting on the back burner for awhile. I'm thinking about a few Olde Colonial Designs projects, specifically the Mending Box or Waste Knot, Want Knot.

Here is my latest finish.  I did the stitching pretty quickly but the ribbon rousching took awhile.  I think the more you do it the better you get at it.  This was a limited edition kit I got from lizzie kate.  It came with fabric and scissors but the scissors were so tiny I decided to stitch it over 1.  The end result is, as Carol would say, stinking cute!!