Friday, November 20, 2009
COOOOOOL Giveaway!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Soooo Much & A Finish!!
In the midst of the above, I had lost my LHN's "Prairie Sampler!" I had searched the house ALL over...not a clue. My youngest DD searched the Tarazza and the Armada...nope! I last remembered having it at the hospital all kitted and waiting to be started, but I called there...nope! I was ready to just cry!! Well, the other day I picked up a library bag off the planning desk...guess what?!! Yepper!! It was in the bag the entire time!! Ask me if I feel like the little person sitting in the corner with the pointy hat! I am soo glad to have found it and now I can get caught up...Whew!! :-)
Little House Needleworks
"Pumpkins 4 Sale"
28ct Lambswool Cashel
Crescent Colours & DMC Floss
Well, I did manage to get complete LHN's "Pumpkins 4 Sale!" Yippee!! I am soo proud of it! I just am having a hard time deciding on the finish, which HAS to be this weekend so I can have it on display next as company flows through for the holiday. I cannot decided between a flatfold, cube, or a new idea I have. As you can see, the fabby decision has already been made! Hmmm...what to do? Stay tuned!!
I am off to do all things stitchy!! Enjoy your day!!Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Neat Idea for A Giveaway!!

Kim (Northwoods Discoveries) is having this totally neat giveaway!! It is a pin holder and ort catcher that fits over a chair/sofa arm. Love it!! Can you believe she has reached post number 1000!! Is that not awesome!! Click on the picture or her blog title and visit her blog. She has some really neat stitching and quilting.
Just Stuff!! OK...lots!!
The older DD has been driving me nuts with chemistry...I don't remember that crap!! The teacher apparantly does more whining about whatever, although he is nice, but teach and grab your pacifier when you get home. The library stinks with its selection of self-help books in the subject, so we spent an evening in Barnes n Nobles and FINALLY found a book to help her. Whew...I thought I was really going to earn about 30 gray hairs!! She is now on the right path and appears to be more confident.
Daddy is home, but not much has changed. He is cracking a few smiles here and there. I only wish I could know what he is thinking or wants to say. It all seems sooo weird...you know? I appreciate your continued prayers...y'all are sooo good!!
Stitching Stuff....
I did not do very much stitching this past week. I sometimes get migraines and this week was the worst in quite a while. I had it for 4 days and it was not a picnic. I went to the doctor and she wanted to give me a shot...NO WAY!! I had to tell her the only needles I like are the ones I stitch with!! LOL So, I had to combine some meds and sleep as much as possible...no problem with the meds!
So what had I been doing? Working on exchanges, which I cannot share with you as you know. I also have been working on a Bday drawing I had. The health hassles from earlier in the year put me behind in my goals this year, but they are not going to keep me down. I did get my first model stitching assignment, which I cannot share with you...sorry...soon enough. Not large, but it is a start! So, on to what I can share with you! :-)
Well, she should have been done, but once I thought I had decided on colors, I changed them. She is actually further along than pictured, but I have run out of battery juice. You will see an update in a couple of days. I did have a hard time getting into stitching this one. Why? I don't have a clue! Sometimes we just see a pattern we adore, but have a hard diving in...like a book I guess.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Prairie Sampler SAL
BBD Fall Stocking Exchanges!!
First up is my stocking to Janice of the BBD YahooGroup. I stitched it on 28ct fabby with GAST and DMC threads. This is my first stocking y'all!! They are soo addicting and easy to stitch. If you have not tried one, do so...I promise you will not be disappointed. The background fabby is what I chose to back the stocking. It even has little black birds...perfect choice!!
This is the lovely stocking and cute coaster I received from Janice!! I almost chose the same pattern for her!! Can't you see this Quaker design stitched in a holiday overdye?!! Can you say ornies!!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Hello, Hello!!
I am off to work on an ornie for the next CCN/LHN exchange, pick out a BBD pattern for that exchange, and work on my LHN SAL with Jackie..."Pumpkins 4 Sale."
Monday, September 14, 2009
Blackbird Designs SAL Finish!!
My very first BBD SAL project!! Y'all know I had a spill on the first one I started and had to start all over again. I am soo happy to be finished as the deadline is Saturday. I did not do the backstitching within the basket or the chain stitching because I did not like the look. I am still undecided about adding my initial...I just like it as is. I am going to get started on Evergreen and get that completed hopefully by the end of the month. Be on the lookout for a giveaway when it is completed. I promised to pass it on in the same spirit I received it. I am off to work on my BBD Stocking Exchange and whatever else may tickle my fancy!
Happy Stitching!!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
An Exchange & A Finish!
Isn't this just adorable!! I received this from Mary Jo in a LHN/CCN exchange...this is one over one on I think 36ct fabby. I just love it and will treasure it always! I hope she will enjoy hers...I picked up some items yesterday for finishing touches. Hmmm...what will it be??!!