Christmas Stitching

Hello Everyone! Long time no post! I have been in Florida and I have been stitching and crocheting and framing Christmas presents while down here, so I couldn't show what I was working on! I finished LHN "Holly & Berries" into an ornament for my step-mom and I framed LHN "Heart of America" for my dad.

The boys have been having a ton of fun! They had three Christmases. First with Chris's parents and then my mom and now my dad. I'm sort of over Christmas stitching, so I have been going through the stash I brought with me trying to decide what to stitch next. Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! Write soon!

Camp Stitch-A-Way

It's day two of camp and I'm having a blast! The place we're staying at is so nice and so spacious. And the lighting is terrific! I escaped for a little bit and went shopping and decided to come to Panera to get online. I found a great spot - a big comfy chair in the corner. It has a cup holder and little table to put your laptop on. I could live here. :) I took several pictures and I'm in the process of putting them online. I did finish "Heart of America" yesterday, so I was very excited about that!

Little House Needleworks "Heart of America"
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Crescent Colours
Started: 4/2/08 - Finished 5/9/08

I started "Home of a Needleworker (Too)" yesterday after finishing HOA and I'm loving it. It's such a fun design!

Well, I got all the pictures online now. Click here to check them out! I'm going to take more pictures, but probably won't update until Monday or Tuesday (I know I'm going to be busy)! Write later! :)

More HOA!

Is it Friday yet?? Or June?? I'm ready for summer! I have been stitching a little bit. Not as much because I went to my class last night. I'm really not sure if I'm learning anything. I think I might be, but it just hasn't sunk in yet. It's a lot to take in. I still think it's 80% lighting, maybe more. Lighting makes all the difference. Anyway, here's my progress pic...

And I got a little package from Handcrafts Online yesterday.

It's Sweet Treats Block #3 - Tart. I can't wait to get started on it. I love the colors! :)

Melody did get in touch with me. She was on vacation! :) We got it all straightened out and I'll be sending her package to her today!

Write Later!

More Heart of America

I've been stitching some more on "Heart of America." It's such a fun stitch, like chocolate, I don't want it to end!

Well, Matthew is fussing, so this will be short! Write later! :)

Lazy Saturday

Taken from Monique's Blog...

1.) How do you hold your fabric? I stitch in hand so I roll the fabric up from the left side and hold the roll with my left hand. (same as Monique).
2) Floss licker? Only when I can't find my threader.
3) How do you thread your needle? With my threader.
5) Are you a needle loser? Oh yeah. And unfortunately my husband's feet usually find them! Ouch!!
6) What fabric do you prefer to stitch on? Belfast linen is my favorite.
7) Bobbins or floss bags? Both and I also use Thread Drops.
8) Are you a scissors collector? Yes, I have way too many!
9) Do you do your own framing, and if so, do you lace or pin? I used to. I pinned.
10) Are you a floss floozy? Yes, but I'm actually more of a Fabric whore!
11) Silk? Yes, I love silk!
12) Railroader? Only when it seems like my thread is getting twisty and it looks like it needs it, but not every stitch.
13) Are you a pattern or designer snob? It depends. If I know a designer has copied another designer that I like I won't buy their patterns. I don't think that's right.
14) Do you get antsy when you give someone a stitched gift? Yes, I always worry that it's not good enough.
15) Have you reached S.A.B.L.E.? I think I reached it years ago!
16) Do you wash your projects? Only if I'm not using hand-dyed threads or fabric. So I guess the answer would be no because I'm always using one or the other lately.

I'm not doing anything today. Today is a pajama day for me. I took a shower and put on clean pajamas! :) I decided to get "Heart of America" back out and I stitched on that a little bit yesterday and today.

Well, I'm going to get back to my stitching! Write later! :)



P.S. Melody still hasn't claimed her prize!! If she still hasn't done so by Tuesday, April 22, 12 pm, I will draw again. If anyone knows Melody - please let her know!!

Back from Stitching!

I had a lot of fun at Martha's today (as always)! I was only disappointed that Deb and her daughter Jessica couldn't make it. They were missed very much!!! I got a little bit more stitched on "Heart of America"

I also took some pictures of some things the other ladies were working on...

Martha's Amazing Cirque Des Cercles


Martha's Pretty Pumpkins


Ruby's Herb Gatherer


Sara's Canvas Work


Malinda's Beading

It's so awesome the variety of needlwork projects that were being worked on. It's such a great group of ladies. I will miss them when I move, but I still hope to make it down once in a while to stitch with them!

Back in Florida!

I made it home tonight at about 8:00 pm. The kids were so good on the trip. I only had to stop a couple times. I didn't get a chance to post an update on my stitching before I left. I got more done on "Heart of America." I could have done more, but I left the other half of my pattern at home. Duh! So this is what I did get stitched...

Since I didn't have the other half of my pattern I decided to start something new...

It's "Caffe Latte" by LHN. I had the fabric already cut for it, so I decided to go for it. :) The fabric is the same I used for "Herbal Tea" - 32 ct. Vintage Examplar, which is also the same I'm using for "Heart of America."

We did find a place to rent while I was there. A 3 bedroom/2 bath condo in a nice neighborhood. It backs up to the woods, so I'll feel like I'm home again. I've missed the woods that were in the back of our house in Georgia. We're all very excited! There are pictures of the new condo in my flickr album if anyone is interested.

Well, it's getting late and I've got to get up early tomorrow! I'm going to Martha's house to stitch. I can't wait! We always have so much fun! :) Write later!

And the Winner is...

Heart of America!

Heart of America stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Examplar using Crescent Colours.

This is what I got done last night while dh was watching UFC. I don't understand why he likes it. Well, I guess I partly can understand, but when there's blood, I can't stand to watch it. So stitching is a good thing to do while it's on. It's definitely a man thing.

Well, Matthew is being fussy, so I'd better go! Write later! Thank you again for all your kind comments!!!

Decisions, Decisions....

I'm trying to decide what to start next. My three choices are....

Shepherd's Bush "Family Sampler" on 32 ct. Vintage Luna.

LHN "Home of a Needleworker (too)" on 32 ct. Vintage Light Examplar.

LHN "Heart of America" on 32 ct. Vintage Examplar (I think I'm leaning towards this one).

New Stash!

And I don't have to feel guilty about it! This is the stash that I bought with my paypal money. I got the first half of my order from Handcrafts Online today. Thanks MK! :)

CCN "Sweet Treats" and LHN "Heart of America" and "Herbal Tea"


Heart of America


Sweet Treats with my own 28 ct. Coffee-dyed Cashel linen

I'm just waiting on the linen for "Heart of America" and the limited edition kit "My Needle's Work." I'm in a kitting up mood lately because once I move and I'm not working we are going to be on a tight budget! Seriously tight! I'm not upset about it. It won't be forever, but I'm trying to get used to it now, so it's not so hard in a few months! It will be so worth it though! I would do anything for our family to be together again. I can't wait! :) Only about three months now! Thankfully time seems to be going fairly quick. It's almost time to start looking for a place to rent. Well, kids are wanting to play a game. Write later!