Good Morning Everyone!

I know it has been a long time since my last post but I have big finish to share with you!

This picture does not do this picture justice. I tried to get a picture that showed the shimmer of the beads and kreinik.

 

 

 We Three Kings

by Glendon Place

fabric - 28 ct Mystic Cashel Linen by PTP

used the called for DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads

Started - 12/8/2012

Finished 3/11/2016

Glad to have this piece out of my WIP basket now to get it to the framer.

I have a couple other finishes to show you.

The Wrapper

Full Circle Designs - JCS Christmas 2012

28ct Jubilee Cream

called for DMC floss

Started 1/26/2016

Finished  2/1/2016

The Old Red Barn

Little House Needleworks

32ct Vintage Pearled Barley by Lakeside Linen

used called for floss

Started - 2/1/2016

Finished - 2/28/2016

This last piece is a large WIP.

I completed the word "under" in eyelet stitch and the bottom two states.

I have a long way to go on this one but I enjoy working on it!!

My daughter and I just got back from our weekend at Lake Shetek with about 35  other women. what a blast we had. We call it a Stitching Retreat but really it is a Creative Retreat. Some of us Cross Stitch, some Quilt and some scrapbook and stampin. There is lots of laughing, socializing, snacking and stitching. Here are a few pictures that I took.

Jill working on a quilt

Jill working on her second quilt of the weekend

my work space for the weekend

some sit in peace and think and enjoy the beauty.

Mother teaching daughter to crochet

and just sitting and stitching

Well that is about it for now and now its time to get ready for work

Happy Stitching

Denise

A Few more Finishes

Good Morning Everyone!

2nd finish of 2016

The Winter is Past

This is out of the Blackbird Designs book called

In Friendships Way

I used a piece of fabric from my stash and

the called for floss

Started - 10/9/15

Finished - 1/10/16

3rd Finish of 2016

Green Quaker Sampler

by Woolgathering

I used 16 ct Antique White from stash

and called for floss

Started - 1/21/15

Finished - 1/23/16

This next finish was started back in June of 2010

This is where I left it way back when?

This was all I had left to finish it and I don't know why I didn't.

And this is the whole piece completed

Pattern of the Month Series 2010

Stoney Creek Collection

not sure what fabric I used

but I did use the called for threads,beads and treasures.

Started - June 2010 (this has been in the WIP basket for a while)

Finished - 1/ 25/16

My next project is going to be a Christmas ornament  that I have had kitted up for a while. It is called The Wrapper by Full Circle Design and is out of the JCS Christmas 2012 magazine. Pictures of it next time I post.

Well that's about all for now 

Happy Stitching

Denise

My Stitching Update

Good Morning Everyone!!!

The new year is here and has started out pretty good!

Every one is in good health!

And I have had plenty of time for stitching!

Sit back and enjoy what I have worked on since my last post.

I have the beads on one of the Kings, and I didn't get this done before Christmas like I had hoped, maybe by this Christmas.

Sewing Accessories

by Paula Vaughn

Started 10/31/15

finished stitching 11/11/15

32 ct Lakeside Linen - attic lace

and used the called for DMC floss

Made this into a pin cushion

The Prairie Garden

by The Prairie Schooler

Started - 4/22/14

Finished Stitching - 11/24/15

Worked on 18 ct Aida

and called for DMC floss

WIP - Santa

by Heavenly Cross Stitch - Marie Barber

Started stitching - 6/8/11

 I believe that the last time that I worked on this was Dec 2011

you can look back HERE

WIP - Green Quaker Sampler

by R. Lawler - Woolgathering

Started stitching - 1/21/13 

again I don't think I worked on this since May 2013 

and you can look back HERE.

And this is my first finish of 2016

Snow White

by Little House Needleworks

Started Stitching - 12/27/15

Finished Stitching - 1/4/16

Stitched on 28 ct Nordic Blue Linen

DMC B5200 

Well that's about it for stitching so I will leave you with a picture of one of the Christmas present that I bought for the family to share

Yep we have a drone (not a big fanny one) but it will take video's and pictures. 

The boys are loving it!!!

I tried to attach a video but it wouldn't work for me so you have to settle for a picture.

Time to get myself motivated and get something accomplished before I head to work.

Have a great day everyone!

Happy Stitching 

Denise

The Stitching is done

I finished all the stitching, now on to the beading. I am hoping to have this completed by Christmas.

Long Over Due Post!! (Picture Heavy)

Good Morning Everyone!

This might end up being a long one, but I am going to try to keep it at a minimal.

My last post was at the beginning of August so I will start there. August was our busy camping month.

Our camp site set up (that was our spot for 2 weeks)

My husband enjoyed the cooking - bacon and eggs on the grill - it was awesome

Then we moved on to the being of school for the grand kids and football season.

#70 is my grandson

The middle of Sept I managed a finish 

For Spacious Skys

Heartstring Samplery - Beth Twist

Started - 8/4/15       Finished 9/17/15

36 ct White Edinburgh Linen  and called for floss

Then I started and finished a Blackbird design

Peace Rose

Blackbird Design

Started - 9/10/15      Finished - 9/24/15

35 ct Abecedarian Linen  and called for floss

My Blackbird grouping

October 7 - 11 was spent with a lovely group of women at Lake Shetek for our stitchers get away.

the building we stayed in

a shot of some of the group

and the view I had from where I sat and stitched. what beautiful sunrises.

While at retreat I did the backstitching on this little guy.

Santa's Boy Toy (winter 2012 Magazine)

by Stoney Creek 

Started 9/25/15     Finished 10/9/15

fabric from stash and called for floss

Next I finished 2 more Christmas Blessings by Lizzie Kate

I only have one left to do (Song) and then I will make them into little pillow pin keeps to fill a basket during the holidays.

And last but not least is my update on We Three Kings

This was before I left for Lake Shetek

And this was as of 10/11/15

I have a new start but will leave that for the next post.

I am off to get the dishes done, then take my shower and off to work I go.

I hope everyone has a great week!!!

Happy Stitching

Denise

 

A Couple of Finishes

Good Morning Everyone!!! 

It is so gorgeous out side!!! I have my windows open and enjoying the fresh air!!!

I had a fabulous weekend of lots of stitching. Finished 2 projects and worked on another.

Here are my pictures

First up is the hand towel 

Stoney Creek Collections

Towels of the Month - August

I used a Home Dec Towel by Charles Craft 

and the called for DMC floss

Started - July 25, 1915

Finished - July 31, 2015 

Next up is July Word Play

July Word Play by Brenda Gervais

35 ct Abecedarian by R&R Reproduction

and called for floss

Started July 1, 2015

Finished Aug 1, 2015

So after these two finishes I went back to The Upstairs Sewing Room and worked on the dress. 

Here is where I left off as of last night.

Well that is about all I have for you this morning!

Until next time 

Happy Stitching

Denise

Time - I need more time to stitch

Good Morning Everyone!

Another warm day today,

 but the corn is lovin it and is growing by leaps and bounds! Yaaaa for the farmers!!!!!

I have been working on 3 different projects since I last posted. 2 are ones that I have been working on and 1 is a new start. Really need to control myself when it comes to new starts and get some finishes in first. (that probably won't happen)

Here is my progress on The Upstairs Sewing Room

 

And here is my progress on July Word Play

Couldn't get it to turn the right direction but it's a good picture of my work!

My new start is a towel for my kitchen. I have a towel bar on my refrigerator and that is where I hang the towels that I stitch. Here is a picture of a few of my stitched towels. I have a couple for Valentines Day, St Patricks Day and one for Easter that I have put away.

I have quite a few Christmas ones but they are packed away with the Christmas stuff.

 

Well here is my new start -

I don't have any fall towels so when I saw this book at Hobby Lobby on Thursday I had to have it! We will see how many I get done! It feels funny stitching on the towels as most of them are 14 count and it has been a long time since I have used 14 ct. Its a lot easier on the eyes!

 

 

I am going to leave you with a couple pictures of my grand kids

 4th of July swimming pool party

My grandson and his dog Buddy

Well I am off to get my dishes and some never ending laundry done

Have  great weekend everyone!

Happy Stitching

Denise

Stitch - Stitch - Stitch

Good Morning Everyone!

 

I have a small problem, well not a real problem ,but I commented on a post and I don't remember if it was on Bloglovin, Instagram, or Facebook. The problem is I commented on this persons new start and I told her I had done it already and she wanted me to show her a picture of the finished piece.

Here it is! It hangs in my living room.

 

Home of a Needleworker by LHN

I did this one in May & June of 2013

and just love working on this piece

 

Now for some up dates

this is as of last night

The Upstairs Sewing Room by Paula Vaughn

 

Decided to take a short break from it and do this one. It has been kitted up for some time!

I chose July word play because it is both my husbands and my Birthday Month!

July Word Play by Brenda Gervais

I am using the called for linen and threads.

Started it this morning after the husband left for work

Well that about it for today!

Happy Stitching!

Denise

Another new start

Good Morning Everyone!

Just a quick post to show you what I am working on.

The Upstairs Sewing Room by Paula Vaughan

I started it last Friday and it is all that I have worked on this week.

That's all I have for now.

Enjoy your weekend!!!

Happy Stitching

Denise

Another Finish and something from the past

Good Morning Everyone!

In cleaning out my dad's stuff I found a framed picture that I painted in my early teens. I remember spending some time at the lake with my grandparents and my grandma gave me this project to work on. Do any of you remember Artex paints? Well I used them to paint this picture and it hung in my parents kitchen for many years and now I have it in my kitchen.

And I do have a finish to share today!

Cappuccino 

by Buttons & Beads Autumn Series - Mill Hill

14 ct Mill Hill Perforated Paper

Floss & beads included in kit

Started 3/18/15

Finished 6/16/15

I like the effect of the beads, but not sure I enjoy the beading process.

Here is a picture I took after I hung it in my Kitchen

My Coffee Wall 

I have one more cappuccino picture that needs to be framed to add to the wall.

I am going to close with some pictures that I have taken of my family

 

Trey holding Oliver

Grandpa and Sharlee

Grandpa, Kay, Kacee, & Kynzie  sitting on Kyla

My little friend outside my dinning room window

Kacee, Sharlee, & Kynzie

I hope everyone is having a great week!!

Happy Stitching

Denise