Here We Go!!

Howdy Y'all!! As you can see I added a picture to my title. This was my very first pen n' ink picture ever. I used to dabble quite a bit in tole/decorative painting. I had a scroll and band saw cutting out my own pieces and every color of paint Decoart had to offer...kinda like my need for DMC floss and working on GA, CC, and WDW. :-) I finished this back in 2003...I think, but it means soo much to me and hangs somewhere in our home ever Fall. It is a pattern from Maxine Thomas of the Country Primitive book series. I also used to be prim crazy...still am to a point. I thought I would share this bit of the past with you.

As you can see, I completed BC's 123 Blackbird. Such a fun little stitch!! I think I am going to make it into a floss keeper. What do you think?

123 Blackbird

Bent Creek Zipper

30ct 18th Century Rook Linen

DMC Floss

Here is my progress on BBD's Autumn Bouquet. I just started this with a few ladies from the BBD Yahoogroup. This is my "while I wait in car rider's line" project. Of course I can get more done if I am not running my mouth! LOL

Autumn Bouquet

Blackbird Designs

32ct Linen Coffee Dyed & Baked

Required Floss

Moving right along...This is the 3rd pattern from CCN's Winter Wonderland series. I just adore the soft colors of this project. I cannot decide if I am going to frame, make a wall hanging, or a pillow to put on a basket I have on the fireplace. I guess we shall see!!

Winter Wonderland

Country Cottage Needleworks

28ct Lakeside Linens Light Exemplar

Belle Soie Floss

Last, but not least is LHN's The Family Sampler. The LHN/CCN Yahoogroup is doing a 6 month SAL on this baby. I started a few days later as I decided on which colors to switch out. I have changed the colors to make the home look similar to ours. My youngest DD told me the colors are perfect. Yippee!! I am going back and forth on the flower colors. I like the chosen colors, but I am thinking about matching our family room. On the other hand, the youngest DD wants me to match the clothing colors to the individual personalities. I am not sure about that yet.

The Family Sampler

Little House Needleworks

40ct Newcastle Linen

DMC, Crescent Colours, & GA

That's it for now!! Thank you again for your visits, comments, and words of encouragement. Sometimes we just do not realize how a couple of words can make someone's day. Make someone's day in blog land and leave a comment!

Hugs & Stitches!!