Irish Blessing

Last Saturday I took this piece to Just Cross Stitch in Lederach, PA to be framed.  It is a Christmas gift for my son.  He chose this when we visited The Strawberry Sampler in September.

Irish Blessing by Twisted Threads

Just Cross Stitch is a sweet shop.  I did a little bit of stash enhancing.  Not too much this time. 

I am supposed to be on a stash diet, but don't always do so well with that.

Have a great day!

No Place Like Home

That was the title of the piece for a class I took with Catherine Theron sponsored by The Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild. 

I had to leave early in the morning to make the class on time.  I did it. 

Here is the cover of the directions. 

Some over one, stem stitch, and spiral trellises.  Sprial trellis was new to me.  I was quite frustrated with it a first.  Catherine gave me some one-on-one coaching and I was able to do them by the end of the class.  Catherine is a patient teacher and very organized.  Just what I like when I take  class.

Catherine was a part of the Samplermakers group that I attend.  I didn't take her classes when they were offered through that group.  Catherine has moved out of our area. 

These are a couple of pictures I took so that I would remember how the cover for the needlebook should be attached.  And a picture of the left side of the inside.  Don't know why I didn't take a picture of the whole thing.

Here is my progress for the day:

 

 

Doesn't look like much, yet.  I am happy with this bit of progress. 

 

I hope to get back to this soon. 

 



Have a great day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm posting this today for those who may be traveling. 

These are the few things I've put out for Thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving by Hinzeit

I'm not sure who did these.  And I haven't found a good way to keep track of these things.  I suspect that one is Bent Creek and the other is Heart in Hand.  Total guesses on my part.

The view from my dining room chair

My basket of pillows, which I would like to leave on the floor.  My granddog thinks they're his toys, so they are up on the table for safety's sake.  I know that one of the pieces is Thankful Quaker by Bent Creek.  I'm not sure who designed the pumpkin.

 

 

My children will all be home for the holiday. 

 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!



 

Bountiful Blessings

I started stitching this guy, Bountiful Blessings by Threadwork Primitives over the weekend.  I've made some progress and hope to have him finished and on display for Thanksgiving.

This came as a kit that I ordered from Dyeing to Stitch.  The finishing fabrics were included.  I just have to add stuffing when I put it together. 

Have a great day!

November

I can't believe that it is late November and I haven't posted once.

I'll start this post like I start each early month post.  Here are some pictures of the decorations I change out each month.

Sheepy dressed for November with his blanket designed by Homespun Elegance. 

November Teapot and Tea Cup of the Month by Sam Sarah Design Studio

Monthly Mania for November by Heart in Hand



Santa of the Month by Curtis Boehringer

 

 

 

I put these out in early November.  Sheepy had been packed away for quite some time while I was getting my stitching room sorted out.  But he's back! 

 

Have a great day!