Some WIPs, a few movies and some answers to questions :)

Hello! Thank you all for the wonderful comments you've left me. I definitely don't think my eyes could stand 1-over for sometime. I use the magic eyes, but found I was getting headaches. It was probably because I tend to wear them along with my glasses!

Some of you had some questions that I'm going to try to answer.

FayeRaye, the pin cube was very easy to assemble. I just took it slow.....but caught onto it quick. I know you'll do just fine. It was really fun to put together.

Karyn, thank you for the compliments! For the ribbon, I followed the Twisted Stitcher's tutorial on rouched ribbon. It took some time, but the effect is well worth it!

Karen, when I got to the end of the length of ribbon I needed, I just tied off the thread. It's probably not the best way but at the moment that was what I ended up doing. I also folded the end of the ribbon in and basted the edge for a clean finish. You'll have fun making the ribbon!

Also wanted to show off some WIPs and recent stash. First I bought these five designs from Needleprint. I'm an avid read of the Needleprint blog and love the designs they reproduce. They are reproductions of old samplers from the Ackworth school in England. These booklets were a special; five for $60 and well worth the purchase. The booklets are very nicely done with information about the stitcher and the school. Needleprint also shares some really great freebies. check out the site when you have a chance.

Next is a WIP of With my Needle's Mrs. Waddelow's Huswif. I'm stitching it using GAST Currant. I really like this color. It's a very deep red and the linen is a WDW. The linen name has slipped my mind at the moment. I haven't looked for any coordinating fabric for the finishing yet but hope to soon.

I've also been working on CCN Winter Wonderland as well. I love the CCN series, all of them. I'm quickly accumulating the different series and can't stitch them quick enough.

I also decided to start Plum Street Sampler's Gloriana. This piece is stitching up really quick. I've recently discovered Hand Dyed Fibers Silks so I decided to stitch this piece using BeCherished Premium silk. This silk is really nice because it's a thicker thread that's one stand. Makes it very easy to use. This silk is so soft and hasn't knotted up on me like the DMC or some of the other silks I've used before. Definitely check them out if you have a chance; I'll warn you though, they are very addicting! I'm hoping to build a stash quick!

Now onto a few movies that I recently watched. First, Defiance. I highly recommend this movie. It a true story about Russian Jews seeking refuge from the Nazis. I also watched an old classic Hitchcock film - North by Northwest. It stars Cary Grant who is probably my favorite actor of that time. I've liked all the films I've seen of his. North by Northwest is about spies and has a little romance and humor thrown in as well.

Until next time, happy stitching :)

Exchanges Received

Just a quick note to show pics of some exchanges that arrived to their destination. The first 2 pics are for the HOE - LHN/CCN Exchange. My exchange partner was Susan P. in Baltimore, MD. I stitched 4 designs from the LHN Dear Diary series over one. I must say I probably won't be stitching over one for a little while. My eyes were not happy with me! I finished it into a cube using instructions from a With My Needle design. It was really easy to assembly. I had a hard time parting with this piece!!

This next piece was for the Holiday Exchange group; Easter theme. I was partnered up with Cindy in Singapore. I stitched the Easter sampler from Lizzie Kate. This piece was really fun to stitch. I tried my hand at "rouching" for the first time and I'm sure I'll be doing that again. I really like the effect of the rouched ribbon.

I've been stitching some on my Mrs. Waddelow's Huswif from With my Needle. I really like the design. I hope to post some pics in a couple of days. I've also been busy getting ready to start Judy Odell's Mary Wigham's Wardrobe. It's a private class she's giving on the JAT forum.

Not much else going on so Until next time, Happy Stitching!

Exchange Pictures & Movies

This first pic is what I stitched for Becky for the Arbor Day Exchange. She likes funky, whimsical trees. I think it turned out a little funky & whimsical. I really love the blues/chocolates together.

The next is for the LHN/CCN Exchange through HOE. Kathy made me this beautiful stitcher's pocket and made the pretty scissor fob to go along with it. It's got my initial on the back too. Thank you so much Kathy - I will definitely be putting them to good use!!

Saw another great Alfred Hitchcock movie last week called Marnie. Sean Connery is such a wonderful actor and he's not too bad to look at either! His character really the movie for me.

Saw On the Beach w/Gregory Peck & Ava Gardner on TCM this past weekend. The movie covered a very controversial subject especially for the late fifties - the aftermath of a nuclear war.

Both I would highly recommend. Until Next time - Happy stitching :)

Out with the Old......

In with the new! Just a quick post to show off what we've been doing around the house. My new motto this year (and part of last year) has been to Simplify!! We've been taking every chance we can get to go through closets, redo rooms, and downsize. Last weekend we redid our master bedroom. Before, the room was so cluttered - heavy with furniture and computer stuff! We painted and got rid of a lot.

Here's the before - sorry but it was very messy the day this pic was taken!!!!

After

The little beige dresser with the blue humidifier on it will be going soon. I'm having a hard time parting with it because it was my dresser as a child and my Mom used it when she was a child. I may refinish it and use it in my stitching room. Need to find room for it there!!

Now onto more important stuff. Here's some pics of my 2010 Nashville Market stash. It was so hard to decide what I wanted most. I always get excited each year when Market comes around.


I went ahead and bought the fabric/fibers for the following new projects. I'm itching to start one of them so bad. But I'm resisting temptation! I've got 2 more exchanges pieces to finish (almost there too) so maybe I'll be able to start one tomorrow.

Here's With My Needles - Mrs. Waddelow's Huswif.

Went with GAST Currant as the fiber color.

Plum Street Samplers - The Queen's Crowns.

I decided to go with GAST Royal Purple; still have to pick the border color.

Not sure if you know it this but I'm a huge old movie fan. Love the movies from the 40's & 50's. I watched one last night called Rebecca by Alfred Hitchcock. It was really good. If you like older movies you'll have to check this one out! I believe it was the only Hitchcock movie to be nominated for an Oscar.

Until next time, Happy Stitching!!

Pick me up off the floor.....

I can't believe, 2 posts in one day! I have some stitching to show off. This first is Love by Praiseworthy Stitches. I finished this piece on Christmas day. It's for my mom - she loves samplers and anything primitive. All I need to do is remember to take it to the framers now.

The next is my Valentine Exchange for Lisa in Australia. The design is a freebie from the Gift of Stitching Magazine. I got word today that it arrives safe and sound. This was my first side pillow finish. I also decided to stitch up a little scissor fob to go along with it.

Sharlotte, thanks for your comment. The picture in the banner actually came with the blog template. I wish I could take such lovely pictures!!

Well DH is home early tonight - wohoo! Maybe I can get out of making dinner tonight and get some stitching done ;) I haven't been able to stitch all week - I'm having withdrawals - LOL!

Thank you to everyone who's commented! I really enjoy them. Until next time, Happy Stitching.