Autumn Begins

And so Summer must end. Therefore, it is quite fitting that I finished up my latest project on the first day of Autumn.

Summer Basket

Loose Feathers #38

by Blackbird Designs

Stitched one over two on 40ct Cupid's Blush by R&R Reproductions

Here are a few more views. I had to stitch the "X", "Y" and "Z" one over one. I also had to stitch my "H" that way as well. I used a half stitch since a full 'x' was way too bulky. The second picture is closest to the color of the fabric in real life. Just imagine it a little paler and you have it!

Now that I have finished this one, I should be able to start LHN's "Traveling Stitcher". I am lucky enough to be friends with a fabulous woman who gave me the stitching pocket to go along with the pattern. So, I'll be stitching it using the called for threads. Hopefully I'll be able to put needle to fabric tonight.

Speaking of LHN, I'm going to cave since Market is only a couple of days away. I know the pattern for LHN's Fairytale Series is up on her site, so I'm going to take the leap and show you the unframed models. I hope to have pictures of them in their frames after the weekend.

They aren't the best pictures, but they will give you an idea of what they will look like when stitched. For these models we used 30ct Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works and used one strand of Belle Soie.

I would like to take a minute out and thank all of my readers. I love getting your comments! I would also like to thank each and every one of you. Through you I have connected to so many other great blogs.

Thanks again and Happy Stitching!

Sunday Night Football, Cowboy's Style

Ahhh......I wish I was here.....the new Cowboys Stadium!

Photo from ESPN.com

Since I can't be at the game, I'll just have to be content to watch it on TV. At least I will be comforted by my stitching (Romo just thew an interception....UGH!....Thank goodness it's only the end of the first quarter so we have time to recover.....Hopefully!!!).

I guess it is back to work on the "Summer Basket". I'm hoping to finish it this week since I really want to get LHN's "Traveling Stitcher" started before the end of the week.

I'm off to start stitching again, that is if I can concentrate on the stitching instead of yelling at my team!

Happy Stitching!

New, New, New!!

****CAUTION: PICTURE HEAVY POST!****

This is why I haven't been posting (or stitching on my own stuff) much:

Spring Social Series by Country Cottage Needleworks

Birdhouse Garden, Springtime Couple, Pretty Pink House, Lovebird Couple & Honeybee Garden

Stitched on 28ct Lambswool by Wichelt

I had so much fun stitching this model! Not only is it cute, but it is a quick stitch. Here are some more pictures which may give a different view........

I have also been stitching on this model as well. I'm only showing the computer generated picture for now since I just sent these back to be framed. They will be models at the show in St. Charles next week and I don't have pictures of that.......Yet!

Fairytale Series by Little House Needleworks

Dream, Believe & Hope

So, now you can see why I've been so very busy. I've also stitched a LHN exchange piece which I can't show yet because I haven't mailed it. Oh, it is finished and has been for sometime now. But, between everything I've been doing and not being able to find the right size box, I just haven't mailed it yet. I must find a box for it this weekend!

In between stitching these lovelies, I was able to put a few stitches in the newest Loose Feathers. Please, forgive my picture. It looks so odd, but I took it on a very, very sunny day and it looks worse than if I had taken it using artificial light. Oh well, I'll get a better picture when I finish it.

Summer Basket by Blackbird Designs

Loose Feathers #38

Stitched on 40ct Cherub's Blush by R&R Reproductions

Well, that's really all for now.......I'm wiped out!

Happy Stitching!

A Holiday Weekend

Whew! What a holiday weekend! It started off of Saturday with my good friend Sheryl coming to pick me up for a day of stitching at the LNS. This is always a fun day! We spend all day there and usually stop only to eat lunch. There were quite a few of us in attendance this past Saturday and the shop was pretty busy to boot. I worked on "Summer Basket" by Blackbird Designs. It is the latest Loose Feather's pattern. No, I don't have a picture yet, but I'm almost finished with the whole left side of thanks to all the stitching time on Saturday.



Sunday was spent with my parents, my brother and his son, and my sister and her two kids. Hubby and I helped to keep the kids entertained by playing on the Wii. We must have boxed each other 100 times! OK, maybe not that many, but it sure did feel like it. Yesterday I couldn't move my arms because they were so very sore. However, I think that after playing on the Wii all day, I have talked hubby into one. I've been wanting one for sometime now and this may be the motivation that he needs to get me one. After all, the holidays really aren't that far away and he should really be planning!

Yesterday (Monday) was a washout. We woke up to pouring down rain and grey skies. At least we got up early enough to go to our favorite breakfast joint before the crowd came. They were even having a happy hour and we splurged on Mimosas. YUM! Back at the house we rested up for work. YUCK!

I can't say that I stitched much over the weekend (other than Saturday), so I don't really have anything to show you. The weather is keeping me from taking any good pictures since the lighting in my house isn't the best on rainy, overcast days like today. I've also been working on a ton of commitment stitching, so I can't post that either right now. However, once I find a shipping box, I will send off my LHN exchange and I will be able to post that.

I guess it's back to work for me so.........Happy Stitching!