Where did I go?

Hello out there!  Anyone still around?  Sorry I have been gone for so long.  The end of summer got crazy with a birthday and vacation. Then the new school year started and things became even more hectic.  I am now a Daisy leader for my daughter's daisy troop and also chairperson for our school's largest committee, so both of these things have been taking up alot of my time, along with the fact that I lost my stitching mojo for a little while.

I am very happy to say though that my stitching mojo is back and stronger than ever it seems.  So much to stitch and so little time.  Below I am sharing what I have stitched up in the pass 1 week.

Designer:  Bent Creek

Pattern:  Pumpkin + White

Fabric:  32ct French Lilac from Picture this Plus

Threads:  GAST Burnt Orange and Oatmeal

Started:  September 30th, 2012

Designer:  Blackbird Designs

Booklet:  Tis Halloween

Fabric:  Scraps from my stash

Threads:  recommended threads

Started:  September 23rd, 2012

Finished:  September 30rd, 2012

I also received a wonderful exchange, but will save that for the next post.  I am off to paint clothespins for a Halloween party for my son's room.  I want to get everything ready early so I am not scrambling at the last minute.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Casting a Spell

Hello all!  I hope everyone is having a great summer.  Ours has been busy.  Swim lessons, skateboarding classes, gymnastics classes, swimming, library and playing at the park, there has not been a dull moment, until now.  I decided we needed to slow down today and be lazy, so we are just lounging around the house today not doing much of anything.  It feels good to not have to worry about doing anything and just being able to chill.

I have been doing a little stitching, but not much.  Below is what I have been stitching on.  This is Blackbird Designs Casting A Spell.  It is 10 individual pieces that are finished are put into a wooden box with a glass top.  They are a fun, quick stitch.  I am stitching on piece #5 and hope to finish it up today.

What has everyone else been up to?  What are you stitching on?  I am also anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new JCS Halloween Book.  It is in the mail to me and hopefully will be here tomorrow.  I love Halloween and can't wait to see what is in there.

I hear the kiddos starting to get on each other nerves.  Will be back soon with another stitching update.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

I'm Back

Hello out there!  I am so happy to be back to blogging.  The past month has been extremely busy.  We had a birthday, soccer practice and games, dance classes, end of school and many other activities.  I am happy to say, school is finally out, soccer is done for now, dance recital is on Sunday and then we are done with that and we are now getting ready for the kiddos to go and spend some time with their grandma and grandpa and I am busily planning what I hope to accomplish while they are gone and one of the things on the list is lots of stitching.

I have been stitching, but just not as much as I would like.  I do have a couple of finishes to share though.

 This is Wave from Bent Creek.  I stitched it on some 40ct fabric in my stash and used the recommened GAST and WDW thread.  It was a fun little stitch and put me in a Patriotic mood, so I had to stitch up the piece below next.

Here is Patriotic Bouquet from Blackbird Designs.  It can be found in their Souvenirs of Summer Book.  Again I used a 40ct. piece of linen I had in my stash and the recommended GAST and WDW threads.  It was such a pleasure to stitch.

I have decided my next start, (which will be this afternoon) is Glory House from Cheesie & Me.  It is a limited edition kit that came out at market.  I have seen it stitched up many times on other blogs and now I really want to stitch it up for myself.

What is everyone else stitching on at the moment?  I love to see what everyone else is stitching on to.  Please share with me what you are doing.

Have to run!  Going outside for a little while with the kiddos.  They are going to play and I am going to weed my 2 small garden boxes.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Be Still My Heart

Hi All!  I have some wonderful pictures to share with you today.  I love stitching, but my finishing skills are limited.  I always admire the finishing skills of others, especially Faye (Carolina Stitcher).  She does finishing for others and I emailed her a few weeks ago and asked if she would do a few pieces for me.  Faye was more than happy to do some finishing for me, so I sent off 4 pieces for her to do.

Fast forward to yesterday afternoon.  I had just made myself comfy in my stitching chair, to put in a couple of stitches before the kiddos got home and my doorbell rang.  I wasn't expecting any packages, so I thought it was a neighbor.  But, it was the mail lady.  She was delivering a package from Faye.  At this point, I should have taken a picture of the lovely wrapping Fays had done with the pieces, but I was to excited to open them up.  When all was open, here is what I had gotten back.

 These are all 4 pieces together.  Her finishing is beautiful.  I just wish I could take better pictures.  Maybe, this summer I will take a camera class and learn to use my camera better.

 This is a Blackbird Designs stocking from their February Stocking Leaflet.  

 Oh Sweet Valentine.  A free chart from PrimitiveBetty

 Love, a chart from The Stitcherhood

Sorry, but I don't know why this one ended up being on its side.  This is Jolly from Miss Crescent's Crowne.  It can be found in the 2011 JCS Ornament Magazine.

I was speechless, I loved each and every piece.  I was so happy, that I mailed off 7 more pieces to Faye yesterday.  If you are looking for someone to do some finishing for you, please check out Faye.  Her blog is:  http://carolinastitcher.blogspot.com/

I can tell you, you will not be disappointed at all.  Thank you so much Faye!  I love them all and can't wait to see what do with the new pieces I sent you.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Another Finish

I am starting to feel better and have been stitching more so I finished stitching up another piece last night.

This is Blackbird Designs Sweetheart Sampler from their Love Is In The Air booklet.

It is stitched on 30ct. Straw Linen from WDW

Stitched with Cherry Bark from GAST.

I started Valentine Freebie from The Primitive Hare last night.  I hope to be able to share the finish in the next day or two.

Off to stitch for a little while tonight.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Be Mine?

Where have I been you ask?  I have been sick.  The while family came down with something.  The DD started with Croup that turned into pneumonia.  Then DS got Croup with a sinus infection, DH got a sinus infection and I got a cold that turned into pneumonia.  I am done with this crap.  It is time for spring to come and all these illnesses to go away.

I have done a little stitching, but not much.  Here is the one piece I managed to finish this pass week.

Blackbird Designs Be Mine from Love is in the Air Booklet

35ct. Straw Linen from WDW 

Recommended threads stitch 1 over 2

It was a really fun stitch.  It will be finished as a stocking as soon as I find the perfect fabric for the back of it.  Now that our major basement renovation is done, I am going to get a sewing/craft room, so maybe I will be able to find some fabric from my stash, otherwise I will have to go shopping and who hates stash shopping.

Have to go get a few things done before picking up the kiddos from school and before my mom and dad arrive for a visit later today.

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

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

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