Hare Pyns

And so it begins.  I have started Hare Pyns in preparation for my class in April.  A couple of weeks ago I started on the scissor sheath as recommended in the directions.    I enjoyed this little taste of things to come.  An appetizer, if you will, and a chance to practice my tension adjustment so that the silk lays gently on top of the fabric.  So far I love the colors in this piece.

Next I worked a little bit on the scissor fob to get the feel of the tent stitch.

And finally, this afternoon, I began to work on the pocket itself.  I can't wait to go do a bit more before I turn in for the night.

I intended to add pictures however,  Blogger is not being helpful tonight.   I can open the Insert Image window but it is not prompting me to Browse.  So for now I'll post this as is and hope for better luck with Blogger tomorrow.

Update:  I uploaded Google Chrome to the dinosaur and I am able to choose pictures again.  Tomorrow I'll try to do that on the laptop.

Keep on Stitching!

Blue Mountain Bunny

Here is Blue Mountain Bunny by The Sweetheart Tree.   I stitched this on a 28 count fabric with Caron Waterlilies Morning Mist.  I have finished as a little pillow to go in a basket in the Spring.

If anyone is interested in receiving this chart including the buttons and my leftover Waterlilies, please leave me a comment.  If I have multiple comments, I'll choose one name and forward it to that person.

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Be Merry

Here is my finished version of Be Merry by Shepherd's Bush.  When I ordered this years ago I was able to get the fabric, finishing fabric, and the buttons as part of a kit. 

Keep on Stitching!

My Word for 2013

I had every intention on posting this on January 1.  However, some health issues (what my dentist calls a "failed root canal" and the onset of a cold) have put those plans on the back burner.  With any luck I will make it through the day without a nap - a first since Saturday!  And will be able to return to a full day of work tomorrow.  So far this week I have been in for 3 hours, 2 on Monday and 1 yesterday.  Seems foolish to go in for such a short time - but - people do look for their paychecks on pay day and so far I have only missed one in almost 7 years, but was bailed out that time by a co-worker.  Having said all that affirms that I have made a good choice for 2013.

In the past few years I have seen this idea of choosing word for the coming year.  This year I have chosen

                                                          B-A-L-A-N-C-E

I've gotta find some.  And I know that we don't find something unless we look for it!

You will probably see a few posts about this in the coming year.

Happy New Year!

Keep on Stitching!

September Apples

Here is my finished project called September Apples by The Purple Thread.  I purchased this little kit at the Ocean City Stitcher's Jamboree at Salty Yarns in October. 

A fun stitch.  And all the finishing materials except the stuffing were included in the kit.

I plan to put this in a basket with my other little pillows.

Keep on stitching!

A Gift

I have been so remiss in posting a picture of this piece of jewelry my sister over at Northwoods Creative Studio.  Honestly, I wouldn't blame her if she didn't make me anything else.

For the back story.  A while back , maybe around September, Ali posted a picture of an enamel oak leaf on her blog.  I sent her a comment saying that  I would love one of those, well,  actually two leaves - one to represent me and one to represent my husband and three acorns to represent our children.  Here is what she came up with:

I was so surprised and thrilled to get this back in October!  I love to wear it!  She made the leaves, acorns, and lampwork beads herself, as well as the toggle.  She did a bit of macrame with linen thread (approriate for the stitcher that I am!) I love, love, love this piece!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Sister.

Snow Day Today

It's a snowy day here in eastern PA today.  A great day to stay in, drink tea, putter in the stitching room, and hopefully, get some finishing done.  Enjoy your day.




The view from my dining room window.
 

Keep on stitching!