Acorn Hill and an Ornament Finished!

Little House Needleworks "Acorn Hill"
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Luna by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Crescent Colours and GAST
Started: 10/14/08 - Finished: 10/27/08

I ended up getting Acorn Hill finished pretty early last night, so I decided to also finish an ornament - using what I call the Ruth Technique! :) She finishes her ornaments so pretty and so simple. She just sews them on to felt and frays them a little. The only difference on mine was I used pinking shears on the edge of my felt.

I also received some early birthday stash yesterday from DSL! I ordered it on Friday and it was here Monday! Talk about instant gratification!! :)

I got the two new "Sea to Shining Sea" thread packs along with "Peppermint Lane" and Lizzie Kate's "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle." I love that chart, I plan to finish it into an ornament like the one above. Oh and I also got the "Dragonfly" thread pack from CCN. I forgot to include it in the picture.

Here are the "Sea to Shining Sea" silks on the recommended Natural Belfast Linen...

And here they are on the linen that I think would be perfect for it, which is Sea Storm by Lakeside Linens...

Only I don't have enough. I'm hoping when I go down to Florida this weekend that my LNS down there will have it. I think I remember seeing it last time I was there.

Well, I think this post is long enough now! Write later! :)

Acorn Hill Almost Finished!

I just have to do the top part, which I hope to finish up today! Write later! :)

New Start!

I decided to start LHN's "Acorn Hill" yesterday instead of working on my Bent Creek Sampler. I didn't get too much done. I was trying to decide which fabric to use. I finally went with 32 ct. Vintage Luna by Lakeside Linens.

I am using cotton threads instead of the called for silks. I made a couple substitutions. I'm using GAST Raspberry Parfait and Bittersweet instead of CC Cupid and Copper Penny.

I also stopped by my somewhat LNS today to pick up some fabric for what may be my next Project. LHN's "The Counting House."

The color wasn't listed, but I think it's 28 ct. Twilight Blue Jobelan. I also picked up a few threads I was needing for Lizzie Kate's "Santa Wants to Know." I can't wait to start this one! :)

Well, not much else going on here! I'm so looking forward to my get away to the Pals Fall Fling starting tomorrow night! It hardly seems real. I truly need this break for my sanity! LOL! :) Write later!