Rose in the Morning

Hi, everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend and enjoying some nice weather!

After doing some shopping this morning, I worked a bit on my LHN design.




Design: Rose in the Morning by Little House Needleworks
Threads: Recommended Crescent Colours and DMC B5200
Fabric: 32ct waterlily Jobelan
Start: 10/02/2010

I actually got through the lettering after the comma and part of the fence, but then I noticed my count was off by just one TINY stitch! (sigh) So I had to pull out the lettering and stitch it again. I decided to go with the DMC B5200 for the fence and the white areas in the sampler because the recommended color Petite Maison was not showing up nicely on the color fabric I had chosen.

I haven't been stitching on this design as much as I would like. I've been doing everything else and catching a little bit of stitching in the mornings. Hopefully, I'll have more motivation to stitch this week ;)

I've been shopping for a friend for her annual Halloween package. I love shopping for others especially around the holidays. Once I've sent the package and it has been received, I'll post a picture!

Until next time ^___^

Sunday's progress

Design: Rose in the Morning by Little House Needleworks
Threads: Recommended Crescent Colours
Fabric: 32ct waterlily Jobelan

My Sunday stitching on Rose in the Morning. I hope you are having a great day with your project plans!

Until next time ^____^

A Sweet start!

Design: Rose in the Morning by Little House Needleworks
Threads: Recommended Crescent Colours
Fabric: 32ct waterlily Jobelan
Start: 10/02/2010

A very small, but sweet start to my LHN design amidst laundry loads! I hope to stitch on it some more tomorrow. I am loving it so far as the color of the linen is perfect for the thread colors.

Until next time ^____^

Stitchery and antiques

Hi, everyone! It is a gorgeous day on the Gulf Coast. A clear blue sky and a light breeze...just perfect for shopping for some stitching fabrics/threads and antiquing.

I ran by my LNS and purchased two pieces of fabric, 32ct waterlily Jobelan and 28ct cream Jobelan, for two designs I want to stitch this month. I also purchased some lovely colors of Crescent Colour threads!

Afterwards I went by a used bookstore to browse the shelves. I found two books that I couldn't live without (LOL which isn't necessarily true, but I couldn't resist them!). I found a copy of Oliver Twist published by Collins Clear-Type Press. It is a small soft leather bound book that includes sixteen photographs by F.W. Burford of the main characters of the novel. So far I haven't found alot of information on book's date, I would hazard to guess maybe 1910-1920. My favorite photography is of Bill Sikes and Fagin leaning across a table speaking of Oliver. I don't know who they are, but they look perfect in the roles!

The book is not in the best condition, the front and back covers are barely holding on. I think I might get it rebound in the future or a least get a small archival box for it to rest in if I change my mind.

I also found a needlecraft book called Golden Adventure Book of Needlecraft published in 1961. I love the whimsical cartoons used to illustrate the text.

Until next time ^____^

Pumpkin Patch

Design: Pumpkin Patch by Prairie Schooler 'Trick or Treat' Designer Series
Threads: Recommended DMC threads
Fabric: 28ct China Moon Zweigart
Start/Finish: 9/20, 24-26, 28-29/2010

Autumn display and activities

Hi, everyone! For those of you on the Gulf Coast, I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather as much as I am! My favorite season has finally made its appearance not only outside, but inside as well.



While taking a picture of my Pumpkin Patch design, I decided that I needed to change the living room display from playful bunnies and a pitcher full of hydrangeas to some of my autumn items from last year ;)

Speaking of Fall and all the fun things to do during the season, for those of you that live in Ontario there is an event called The Victoriana Show: A Celebration of Elegance coming up. I picked up the latest issue of Romantic Homes this evening at Target because it had some lovely ideas for stitchery gifts and I ran across the ad for the Victoriana Show. I'm so jealous!!! The show runs from October 22-24. For those who are interested, the website is www.victorianashow.com.

(sigh) Well, I'm not too disappointed. The local museum in town is hosting two new exhibitions towards the end of the month, American Landscapes and Illustrating Fairytales! I can't wait.....especially for the Fairytale exhibition! One of my favorite children's illustrators is in the exhibition, Kinuko Y. Craft ^___^

Until next time!! Have fun with your fall activities!!

September Recap

September Recap:

Read:
1. We Two - Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals by Gillian Gill
2. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
3. Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
4. Sara Crewe or What Happened at Miss Minchin's by Frances Hodgson Burnett
5. The Mummy or Ramnes the Damned by Anne Rice
6. Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica George Day
7. The Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

Stitched:
1. Eek by Pine Mountain Designs
2. Jack O'Lantern by Casey Buonaugurio
3. Pumpkin Patch by Prairie Schooler 'Trick or Treat' Designer Series

I finished stitching Pumpkin Patch by Prairie Schooler just a few minutes ago. I think I'll have it framed as it is a lovely Fall design.

We are officially in the 'Fall' season now as our temperatures have been in the 50s during the mornings and evenings this week. I hope it lasts and this isn't a teaser before hot weather descends on us for another week or two!!

Until next time ^____^

Stash and stitching

Hi! I hope you're having a great weekend so far. Sadly, we are still having hot temperatures during the day with teasing cooler temperatures in the morning. I can't wait for Fall to officially get here and stay for awhile ;)

I went by my LNS this morning and picked up some fabric: 1 piece of 28ct China Moon Zweigart and 2 pieces of 32ct cream Belfast. I also went by Hobby Lobby and picked up some DMC threads. I hope to start some Halloween stitching tomorrow!!

I'll have a pic if I start anything tomorrow! Right now, I'm off to attend a baby shower. It should be loads of fun!

Until next time ^___^

A Happy Pumpkin

I was at my local bookstore a while ago on the hunt for birthday gifts and I saw the Halloween issue of JCS on the shelves! And of course I couldn't resist starting one of the designs once I got the magazine home!


Design: Jack O'Lantern by Casey Buonaugurio
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 30 ct Carrot Zweigart
Start/Finish: 9/5/2010

I haven't decided how to finish this one yet. Maybe a pinkeep or pillow ;)

Until next time ^____^

A little ghost!

Design: Eek by Pine Mountain Designs
Threads: DMC
Fabric: Unknown color and count
Start/Finish: 9/4/2010

Hi, everyone! I finished this little ghostie a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't been able to post about it until today.

I found this Pine Mountain Designs kit at my LNS in their sale section! This design is actually a pillow finish, but I haven't finished it yet ;)

Hopefully, I'll get to it this weekend amongst errands and attending a baby shower for a friend.

Until next time ^____^