I Hate Winter

Sorry for not posting in a week.  I thought we were on the upswing from being sick, but was I wrong.  My daughter got a sinus infection and then my son got one.  My daughter got antibotics and got better, until last Friday night.  She started running a temp and coughing that sounded like a seal. I took her to the doctor this morning and found out she has Croup.  I feel so bad for her and wish there was something more I could do to make her feel better and then on top of it, I got a cold and don't feel like doing much.  I HATE WINTER!  I want all these germs gone and my kiddos and I better.

I have managed a little stitching, but not much.

 This cute piece arrived in the mail today from Dalene in South Africa.  We were partners in the 123 Stitch Valentine Day Exchange and this is what I received. I Love It!  I have her piece stitched and finished.  Just have to mail it and hoping to do that tomorrow.

This is the little piece I finished stitching last night.  It is a freebie from Cross Eyed Cricket called Wicked Kiss.  It is stitched on a piece of 32 ct. Lavendar fabric from my stash.  I used the recommended DMC floss and Krenkik braid.  Not sure how I am going to finish it off yet.

I did start Jolly from Miss Crescent's Crowne last night. The pattern can be found in the 2011 JCS Ornament Magazine.  Hoping to finish it up today and be back tomorrow with a picture.

Have to run.  Daughter is starting to cough again and need to help son with his homework.  

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Love?

I have had a very productive stitching weekend.  I was able to stitch up another little Valentine piece.  Now I am hoping to get them finished into pin pillows or hanging ornaments for Valentine's Day.

This is Love from the Stitcherhood.  It was a free chart from a couple of years ago.  I stitched it on 32ct. Ember from Picture this Plus using DMC 310.  The picture is a little dark, but the fabric is pinkish red. It is a very pretty color.

I did get some housework done this weekend to.  This week is all about orgazining and decluttering.  We have to much stuff and it is time to part with it, except for my stash.  I have been reading a book  called Organizing Simplicity and it has some really great ideas that I am going to try and incorperate into our daily lives.  I also ordered a book about how to make housework simple and fun, plus how to make your own cleaners.  I am trying to get away from the store cleaners and make my own.  Does anyone do this and if so, does it work well?

I am off to stitch some

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Oh Sweet Valentine

I am on a roll.  I have another finish.  This is such a sweet stitch.  I loved every minute and was sad when the stitching was all done.

Oh Sweet Valentine is a free chart from PrimitiveBettys.  She had the words and inside of the feathers charted in red, but I love this fabric (Picture this Plus Phonenix) and had to use it, so I stitched the works and feathers in white.  I love how it turned out.  I am thinking of finishing it into a little pincushion.

I am off to do some more stitching.  I am thinking another little Valentine piece.  I am in a Valentine mood right now. 

Have a Great Night!

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

First Finish of 2012

I am doing the happy dance.  I have my first finish of the year.

This is Keep Love by Shepherd's Bush and inserted into a  small treasure box.  It was a very fun and fast stitch.  It would make a great Valentine present for a loved one or to keep for yourself.

 It has been snowing here all day.  We have at least 6 inches on the ground and it is still coming down.  I think we are going to stay home all weekend and I am going to have a major case of stitch butt and get lots of stitching done.  

What is everyone else doing this weekend?  I hope the weather is more pleasant where you are and you get lots of stitching done!

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

More New Starts

I have been busy with more new starts.  I am really enjoying this challenge and as I look through my stash, I find more that I want to stitch.  There needs to be more hours in the day.  Cooking and cleaning take to much time.

These are my starts for the pass few days.

 Give Thanks freebie from Plum Street Samplers on 35ct. Onyx from WDW

 Lizzie Kate Snowman '10 stitched on 28ct. Vineyard from the Cross Wing Collection

 A Spirited Mandala by Ink Circles.  The pattern can be found in the 2011 Halloween Collection Book from JCS.  I am stitching it on 32ct. Solar from Picture This Plus

Naughty or Nice by Blackbird Designs.  The pattern can be found in their Christmas Garden Leaflet.  Stitching on 35ct. Straw linen from WDW, using GAST and CC Threads.

 To Market To Market by The Sampler Girl.  I am stitching it on 35ct Straw from WDW.  Using DMC and GAST Threads.

 Heart in Hand What Makes Love.  35ct. Parchment linen from WDW using DMC Threads.

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Lizzie Kate Halloween.  35ct. Parchment with GAST and WDW threads.

Shepherds Bush Get Scared Kit.  Using the floss and fabric included with the kit

Hope everyone is getting lots of stitching done.  I am really having a great time and can't wait to pick out my next new starts.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

UCJC Days 14-17

I have made a change as to how I am doing the UCJC.  Instead of starting a new piece each day of January, I am putting a few stitches into each of the 31 pieces I would like to start, and then I can just pull what I feel like stitching on and stitch on it.  Plus I am loving this challenge and don't want to wait.

Today I am sharing my starts 14-17

This is Halloween Garden from the Primitive Needle.  It was a limited edition kit that had the chart and fabric.  The fabric is 35ct. Putty from WDW and am stitching it with the recommened WDW floss.

 Here is the start of Wicked Night.  The designer is The Primitive Hare and can be found in the JCS Halloween Collection Book.  I love this design, but think it will take me awhile as it is done in all black and stitching long periods of time with one color gets to me easily.

 Here is the start of Pumpkin Blossom Pincushion from Blackbird Designs.  It can be found in their Loose Feathers Autumn Leaflet. I love this piece and will be gorgeous as a pincushion.

Finally this is Pumpkin Blossom Sewing Box.  Also by Blackbird Designs and can be found in their Loose Feathers Autumn Leaflet.  I am using the recommened threads for this piece and the piece above.  I am loving this piece also and it was hard to put aside, but I am going to start my 31 projects.

I am off to start my next one.  Will be back soon with more to share.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

UCJC Days 12 & 13

I know I have been slacking the pass couple of days, but I didn't get alot of stitching time, so just decided to do one post and share two pictures.

 The photo of above is Lizzie Kate Chicks Rules.  It was a limited edition kit that included the pattern, fabric and buttons.  I am using what is included and stitching with GAST, CC and DMC floss.  I love the colors and it is very springy looking. 

Above is my meager start on Joy from Blackbird Designs.  It is in the 2011 JCS Ornament Magazine.  I am using the recommended Belle Soie Silks and stitching on 35ct Straw Linen.  It is a beautiful design and I enjoyed stitching what I did, but I was so tired last night, that I fell asleep stitching.

That's all for now folks.  Going to help the kiddos clean up their rooms and then it is laundry and stitching for the day.  Hope everyone gets lots of stitching done this weekend.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Cr Cr Creep

Here is my start for Day 11.  It is Creepy Pincushion from Shepherd's Bush. It is a complete kit with fabric, floss, pattern, beads and ribbon.  I changed out the fabric from the 32ct that was included to 40 ct. Morning Dew from Silkweavers.  I don't know why, but I have been on a kick of stitching on 40 ct.  


We are under a Winter Storm Advisory starting tomorrow morning through Friday morning.  They are saying we can get 4-8 inches.  I was really enjoying our spring like weather.  I am so not ready for snow.  My kids are, as they are hoping for snow days.  I really need to move somewhere warm.  I am definately not a snow, or cold type person.

I am off to decide what my start will be for tomorrow.  Should it be another Halloween piece or maybe Christmas, Valentine or Easter.  What holiday do you think I should start?


Until Next Time
Happy Stitching

All About?

My start for Day 10 of the UCJC is?

All About Halloween by Homespun Elegance

I am stitching it on 40 ct linen vintage yellow linen

I am using WDW thread Swamp Water

It is a really fun stitch.  As you can see from my starts this is going to be the year of Halloween stitching.  Halloween is my favorite and I have alot of Halloween patterns in my stash.  I am hoping to also get some Christmas ornaments stitched for my tree this year to.  So much to stitch and so little time.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Eat, Sleep, Stitch

Wouldn't it be nice to Eat, Sleep, Stitch all the time?  We could have a Cleaning Elf, a Cooking Elf, a Shopping Elf, etc.  All we had to do it Eat, Sleep and Stitch!  We can dream about it though.

Eat, Sleep, Stitch is the name of my UCJC Day 9 Start.



The Designer is Cherrywood Designs.  I am stitching it on 30ct. Almond Bar from Week Dye Works.  I am using Crescent Colours and Sampler Threads.  It is stitching up faster than I thought and it is a really fun stitch. When it is all stitched, I am going to finish it off into a fun, funky pillow.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

UCJC Starts for Days 7 & 8

Here are my starts for Days 7 & 8.  They are both Blackbird Designs Halloween Stocking from their Tis' Halloween Booklet.  I am really enjoying these stockings and just might have to find the booklets in my stash from their montly stocking series.

Sorry the pictures are not the best, I couldn't get the lighting right and my 2 little ones are getting on each others nerves. 

 This one is called Night Song and was picked out by my son.  He says this one will be for him.  We will have to see, as I would love to put it on my Halloween Tree this year.

This one is Candy Corn.  My daughter choose this one for me.  She thought all the Candy Corns were cute.  It will be really cute when it is done.

Have to run and get the kiddos to bed

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching



Hallowe'en

I know I am a day late, but here is my start for Day 6 of the UCJC Challenge.

This is Hallowe'en Stocking by Blackbird Designs.  It can be found in their Tis Hallowe'en Booklet.  I am stitching it on 40ct. fabric, using the recommended threads.  You will be seeing more of these stockings for my challenge.  I would like to have enough to adorn by Black Wooden Tree for Halloween this year.

 How is everyone else doing with their stitching?  I am loving this challenge and can't wait to see what I have stitched by the end of 2012.  I feel this is going to be a great stitching year for me as I finally put my Facebook games behind me.

Have to get the kiddos off to bed.
Until Next Time
Happy Stitching :)

What Do You See?

My start for Day 5 of the UCJC is again from Blackbird Designs.  It is called Deer in the Meadow and from their December Stocking Leaflet.  It is a joy to stitch and I am really looking forward to having more homemade ornaments on my tree this year.  I am again using GAST, CC and DMC floss to stitch it up.  The fabric is a piece from my stash.  Unfortumatly I don't know anything else about it.

Sorry about the glare, but my camera was giving me fits and I really wanted to get this posted.

What will Day 6 bring?  I am torn between starting another Christmas Ornament or a Halloween piece.  What would you pick?  Christmas or Halloween?  I guess you will have to wait until tomorrow night to see.

Until Next Time
Happy Stitching

Snowy Eve

It is not a Snowy Eve here, but the name of the pattern I started for my 4th day of the UCJC.

Here is my start of Snowy Eve by Blackbird Designs.  The pattern is in the December Stockings Booklet.  I am using DMC, CC and GAST.  I don't have all the colors called for, so I am making changes to fit what I already have in my stash.  Sorry the fabric look orangish-yellow.  It is actually a really nice tanish-brown color, I couldn't get a good picture.  It seems to stitch up quickly, so I should be able to have it stitched and finished for my tree by the time Christmas rolls around in December.

Off to pick out tomorrow's new start!

Until Next Time
Happy Stitching

Fright?

Here is my start for Day 3 of the UCJC.  It is Fright from Shepherd's Bush.  It is a kit that included the fabric, threads, button, and chart.  Since I am in a mood to stitch on 40ct fabric, I changed out the fabric to 40ct. Rock Quarry from Silkweavers.  You will see that I love this color.  I am using it for the piece I started on Day 2.

I am making a change to the challenge.  Instead of going off the list I created of 31 projects, I am just going to start which ever project grabs my interest that day.  I have been reorganizing my stash and have found lots I can't wait to stitch, so by creating my list as I go along, I will be more inclined to stay with the challenge. :)

 If you check out my Challenge page, the list will only be up to the day that we are on.  So, by the time we hit the beginning of February, there will be 31 charts listed there.

Off to fondle my stash and find my new start for tomorrow.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Day 2 Brings

Light Your Way from Blackbird Designs.  The pattern can be found in their Trix or Treat Booklet.  I would have had more stitched, but I changed fabric 3 times, before I finally found this one.  I am stitching it on 40ct. Rock Quarry Linen from Silkweavers.  I am using DMC floss as my hand dyed floss is all buried in my front room since we are having a major reorganization of our basement done. 

Now I am off to figure out what to start for Day 3.  So much to stitch and so little time!

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

1st Start of 2012

Here is my first start of the year.  This is Haunted Hill House by Homespun Elegance.  I am stitching it on 28ct. Carpe Noctum OOKA from Sunny Dyes Fabric and using DMC thread.  It is a fun stitch!

You will be seeing more starts from me this month as I have joined the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge.  The challenge is to start a new piece every day in January, so by February 1st, you have 31 new starts.  Then you finish them off through the course of the year.  I am feeling very ambitious and feel I can get it done, plue make progress on my WIP/UFO list.

Off to decide what my start will be for tomorrow.

Until Next Time
Happy Stitching

Happy New Year!

Did everyone has a great New Year's Eve?  Did you do anything special.  We just had a low key day at home with the kids.  They were excited because they made it to midnight without falling asleep.  I thought they would had slept late this morning, but they are both already up.

I did do some stitching yesterday and finished 2 pieces up.  Here they are!

 Out Flying is by the Sampler Girl.  It was a fun, fast stitch.  I stitched and finished it last night.  I am thinking of having it framed with a hook at the bottom of the frame for my car keys.  When I am gone my keys would be gone, and I would be "Out Flying"  I used the recommened DMC and GAST and a piece of unknown fabric I had in my stash.

You Make My Heart Happy is from Homespun Elegance.  It was another fast, fun stitch.  I used DMC to stitch this and 30ct. Parchment from WDW.  I am going to finish it into a long pin pillow.

That's it for now.  I am doing the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge and starting a new piece everyday in January.  I will be back later with a picture of my first start.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching