November Recap:
Read:
1. The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
3. The New Legend of Snow White: Pretear Volume 1 by Kaori Naruse
4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
5. Undead and Unwelcome by Maryjanice Davidson
6. Alice in the Country of Hearts Volume 5 by Soumei Hoshino
7. Ghostgirl: Homecoming by Tonya Hurley
8. Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
9. With the Light Volume 1 by Keiko Tobe
10. Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith
11. With the Light Volume 2 by Keiko Tobe
Stitched:
1. Luck and Happiness by Passion Fil, Francine Van Der Haegen
2. Woodland Snowfall (JCS 2004) by Little House Needleworks
3. Christmas Bells (JCS 1989) by Heritage Series (stitched twice)
4. Wreath (JCS 1989) by Needle and I
5. Christmas Tree (JCS 1989) by Heritage Series
6. Holly Berries Mini Biscornu (JCS 2008) by Cherished Stitches
7. French Country Star (JCS 2010) by JBW Designs
Finished:
1. Halloween is a Hoot by Heart in Hand - pillow
2. Halloween by Carmela - pillow
3. Gather a Harvest by Lizzie Kate - pillow
4. Fall Squared Snippet by Lizzie Kate - pillow
5. Jack O'Lantern by Casey Buonaugurio - pillow
6. Be Mine by Sampler Girl - pillow
7. Love by Plum Pudding Needleart - pillow
8. Merriest Holidays by Sue Hillis - pillow
9. Noel bunnies by Stitch Ideas - pillow
10. Winter Sampler by Country Cottage Needleworks - pillow
11. Luck and Happiness by Passion Fil/Francine Van Der Haegen - pillow
12. Wreath by Needle and I - framed ornament
13. Christmas Bells by Heritage Series - framed ornament
14. Christmas Tree by Heritage Series - framed ornament
15. Woodland Snowfall by Little House Needleworks - pinkeep
16. Holly Berry Mini Biscornu by Cherished Stitches
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Little star
Design: French Country Star by JBW Designs, JCS 2010
Thread: DMC B5200
Fabric: 28ct Misty Blue
Start/Finish: 11/28/2010
Good afternoon! I hope you're enjoying your Sunday before the start of another work week!
I just finished stitching this little star from JBW Designs. The pattern actually calls for it to be stitched on cashel linen with one thread over one using WDW thread, but I had this piece of Misty blue linen in my stash and decided to use it. I really didn't feel like going cross-eyed from attempting to stitch this design over one thread so I opted for two over two.
I wish I had a better picture of this design as the linen is a beautiful blue, which goes well with the DMC B5200 thread.
Have a great week!
Until next time ^____^
Friday, November 26, 2010
A fun day and weekend plans!
Hi, everyone! I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday! My family and I spent the afternoon at the movie theater watching the newest Harry Potter film, which was brilliant.
Afterwards, we stopped by the MRGS' rock and gem show at the fairgrounds. I have never been to the show despite the fact that it is hosted every year on Thanksgiving weekend. The show had many different booths with specimens on display and for sale. It is a beader's paradise with string of beads for sale and for those with money to burn, a beautiful selection of cut semi-precious gemstones for jewelry making. There were also educational displays on the various types of rocks and gems and activities for children such as panning for minerals and a miniature dig for fossils.
Amongst the beads and gems were booths with gorgeous handmade jewelry and antique dealers of jewelry, real and costume. One of my favorite antique dealers was there with her amazing array of jewelry, which was great. She used to sell at the Abba Temple during their antique weekends, but sadly they discontinued those weekends from lack of interest.
You know I couldn't resist indulging in some 'new' brooches, right?!
One of my favorite brooches that I picked up today. It was love at first sight as it reminds of the Victorian romance manga series by Kaoru Mori. Isn't it lovely? I love the way the lily of the valley flower buds dangle from the stem. There are no maker's marks on the back of this brooch, but it has an older C clasp.
My sister helped me browse through the multitude of brooches at the booth and she insisted that I buy this little cutie when it caught her eye. It's a fun looking brooch and perfect for a bookworm like myself. No marker's marks and it has a modern clasp on the back.
We both agreed that this pin was unique with its winged deity soaring across the sky. It reminds me of the FTD symbol of the Hermes just a little, but it's still a neat brooch. It has a modern clasp and is dated 1988.
Another unique brooch. I love the three dimensional detail on the sails. It has no marker's marks, but has an older C clasp on the back.
Close up of detail.
What do you think? I can't wait to wear them to work! The bad part is deciding on which one to wear first!
In other news, I plan on going to storage tomorrow morning to retrieve our Christmas tree after its year in exile and rescue the Christmas ornaments from their current state of loneliness and neglect with no one to admire them!
I also hope to swing by my LNS to look for some linen for some more Christmas stitching, which I hope to start tomorrow afternoon.
Until next time ^____^
Afterwards, we stopped by the MRGS' rock and gem show at the fairgrounds. I have never been to the show despite the fact that it is hosted every year on Thanksgiving weekend. The show had many different booths with specimens on display and for sale. It is a beader's paradise with string of beads for sale and for those with money to burn, a beautiful selection of cut semi-precious gemstones for jewelry making. There were also educational displays on the various types of rocks and gems and activities for children such as panning for minerals and a miniature dig for fossils.
Amongst the beads and gems were booths with gorgeous handmade jewelry and antique dealers of jewelry, real and costume. One of my favorite antique dealers was there with her amazing array of jewelry, which was great. She used to sell at the Abba Temple during their antique weekends, but sadly they discontinued those weekends from lack of interest.
You know I couldn't resist indulging in some 'new' brooches, right?!
One of my favorite brooches that I picked up today. It was love at first sight as it reminds of the Victorian romance manga series by Kaoru Mori. Isn't it lovely? I love the way the lily of the valley flower buds dangle from the stem. There are no maker's marks on the back of this brooch, but it has an older C clasp.
My sister helped me browse through the multitude of brooches at the booth and she insisted that I buy this little cutie when it caught her eye. It's a fun looking brooch and perfect for a bookworm like myself. No marker's marks and it has a modern clasp on the back.
We both agreed that this pin was unique with its winged deity soaring across the sky. It reminds me of the FTD symbol of the Hermes just a little, but it's still a neat brooch. It has a modern clasp and is dated 1988.
Another unique brooch. I love the three dimensional detail on the sails. It has no marker's marks, but has an older C clasp on the back.
Close up of detail.
What do you think? I can't wait to wear them to work! The bad part is deciding on which one to wear first!
In other news, I plan on going to storage tomorrow morning to retrieve our Christmas tree after its year in exile and rescue the Christmas ornaments from their current state of loneliness and neglect with no one to admire them!
I also hope to swing by my LNS to look for some linen for some more Christmas stitching, which I hope to start tomorrow afternoon.
Until next time ^____^
Black Friday
The only store I go to on Black Friday is Target. This year there seemed to be more people than usual waiting for the store to open. I attribute this to the fact that Walmart was open at midnight for general items so many people shopped there first before coming to stand in line at Target.
The line stretched all around the building somewhere behind the garden center. Believe me, if you've ever seen a Super Target and know the length of the building you'll know how many people were in line.
The quote of the day, "I don't know if she'll like it, but it was the last one on the shelf." - A lady talking to her mother while holding up a Disney doll.
Why buy it if you're not sure if your child will even play with it? Why not spend your money on something you know they'll enjoy? Our customer culture has gotten to the point where people will buy things they really don't want just to get something for a discounted price.
What did I get out my Black Friday experience? Two DVDs that I know I'll watch, Christmas candy for friends, and a nice frappuccino for the unseasonably warm November morning! The rest of my shopping will be online.
Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving! Until next time ^____^
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Holly Berry Biscornu
Design: Holly Berries Mini Biscornu by Cherished Stitches (JCS 2008)
Threads: DMC 498, 700, and B5200
Beads: Mill Hill Antique Glass Beads - Red
Fabric: 32ct. cream Belfast
Finished as biscornu: 11/21/2010
Lucky pillow
Design: Luck and happiness in Passion Fil by Francine Van Der Haegen
Threads: DMC 150, 310, 988 and white
Fabric: 28ct cream Zweigart
Finished as pillow: 11/21/2010
Ornaments
Designs: Wreath by The Needle and I (JCS 1989)
Christmas tree by Heritage Series (JCS 1989)
Christmas bells by Heritage Series (JCS 1989)
Fabric: 28ct cream Zweigart
Finished as ornaments: 11/21/2010
Finished using photo ornaments purchased at Hobby Lobby.
Woodland pinkeep
Design: Woodland Snowfall by Little House Needleworks (JCS 2004)
Threads: Recommended DMC and Ecru
Fabric: 28ct. Quaker rue green
Finished as pinkeep: 11/21/2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Holly Berries
Design: Holly Berries Mini Biscornu by Cherished Stitches (JCS 2008)
Threads: DMC 498, 700, and B5200
Beads: Mill Hill Antique Glass Beads - Red
Fabric: 32ct. cream Belfast
Start/Finish: 11/20/2010
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