Wow!

My friend Debs sent me a wonderful package today!! She made me a beautiful floss tag using one of the motifs from LHN "Heart of America."

I absolutely love it Debs! I also love the scissors and the very nice card. Thank you so much!!

I also got a package from DSL today. Amy got in the new CCN pattern "Needlework Shop," so of course I couldn't resist that...

I also got the 28 ct. Natural Pearl linen that it called for. I have heard a lot of good things about it, so I thought I'd give it a try! :) The other thing I ordered was the new Just Nan "Sizzle" tin kit. I fell in love right when I saw it! It's so cute! :)

I did stitch on LH Neighborhood. I post an update on the LH Neighborhood SAL blog. I'm loving it! Speaking of LHN - have you all seen the new designs?? All Dolled up! They are must haves! Diane continues to design wonderful patterns, I love them all! :)

My Little Start...

I started Wool Needlebook last night. I decided to go with the 30 ct. Creek Bed Brown. I'm liking it so far..

Of course I had to make a purple fob to match! :)

I also got a couple little things at my LNS. The chart I got a couple days ago and the fabric I got today. I decided to go with 28 ct. Lugana instead of the 30 ct. Weeks. I thought it would save some money and look pretty much the same.

Just Nan "When Barnabee Met Bella."

Well, not much else! I'm going to get back to stitching! Write later! :)

Memories Finished!

Just Nan "Memories"
Fabric: 28 ct. Silvery Moon Cashel
Threads: DMC
Started: 3/13/08 - Finished 3/24/08

I got "Memories" finished up today! I worked on it all weekend and I was determined to finish it today! :) I really enjoyed stitching it!

We had a nice weekend with my dad and step-mom. The kids had a lot of fun going to the pool and it was so nice to see Deb and her daughter Jessica again! :) I think I've caught the boys cold though. I don't have it too bad, but it's still dragging me down slightly. Write later!

Memories as of 3/19/08

I worked on Memories some more yesterday. I decided to tackle the lettering during the day when I wasn't too tired. I think it turned out ok. I got a couple more bands finished up. I'm more than halfway done now. It's stitching up fairly quick. I'd forgotten how much fun band samplers can be.

I ended up not going stitching last night. I wanted to go, but didn't feel like making the drive because I'm going down that way on Friday to spend the weekend with my dad in Bonita Springs. I'm going to meet Deb down there on Saturday. I'm looking forward to that. I'll leave the kids with my dad and escape! :) Well, not much else. Just hanging out with the kids and filing. I hate filing!! :) Write later!

Memories as of 3/17/08

I got Memories back out and got a couple more bands finished. I'm up to band seven now. The over one words. I tried stitching a little of it last night and quit because I kept messing up. the threads kept hiding on me under the threads of the linen. Anyway, here's my progress pic...

I also got another little thing in the mail yesterday.

It's a thread holder made by Monique of My Mark Designs. It goes great with my Just Nan project and it makes finding the threads I need so easy! :)

More Memories

I've been stitching on Memories this weekend. I'm really enjoying it. The colors are so bright, I'm not used to stitching with such bright colors, but I like it. It's fun!

I went to Joann's today and got an organizer for my fabric and stitching tools. I was inspired after seeing Mayte's album. She is so organized! I used my 40% off coupon, so I saved about $15! :)

I have it sorted by count and on top are my stitching tools...

I'm trying to get somewhat organized for when we move. I wish I had a cabinet to put everything in. Maybe I'll keep an eye out for one at a second hand store or garage sales. I figure I can always paint it to make it look cute. Well, I think I'm going to get back to stitching and listening to my book, "Pillars of the Earth," which is pretty good so far. Write Later! :)

Another Springy Start

I couldn't resist. I started Just Nan's "Memories" yesterday.

Memories stitched on 28 ct. Silvery Moon Cashel Linen using DMC threads

I'm loving it so far. I stayed up way too late last night stitching and listening to the "Constant Princess." I had started listening to it before and then had to take the CDs back to the library. I downloaded it from Net Library and I'm now listening to the part I missed. After this I may start listening to Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth." I think I need a break from Henry VIII.

Well, not much else. I really need to do some work now - no avoiding it today! I also need to clean - dh is coming home today! :) Write later!

Stitching and Stashing

I stitched on "My Needle's Work" a little more last night. I'm hoping to maybe get it finished up today. I finished listening to "The Other Boleyn Girl." It was so good and I really can't wait to see the movie now. I just started listening to "The Boleyn Inheritance." It's pretty good so far. It picks up almost where the other one leaves off.

When I was in Ocala I stopped at Brick City Cross Stitch and picked up a couple of LHN patterns that I didn't have.

I also had some fabric waiting for me when I got back. I got a fat 1/8 of Silvery Moon Cashel for Just Nan's "Memories." I pulled the DMC threads to see how they would look on it.

Carol is inspiring me to start this! Her wip is so pretty! :) Well, Matthew is fussing! Write later! :)

P.S. Many people have asked about my thread drops. I get them at my LNS (Silk Road Needlearts). I have also found them at Elegant Stitch. That is where I got my first set. I love them! No more winding on bobbins or dealing with baggies. Or you could make your own like Wawanna and Debby did. :)

Just Nan "Bellemeade"

I Stopped by my LNS today (Silk Road Needlearts) after I dropped off my niece. They had the new Just Nan in. I think it's so pretty. The owner said that he should be getting the silks and fabric soon. When I got home I looked on the Silver Needle website and the thread pack is $117.50 and the fabric is about $13! I was thinking I could save over $130 if I just used the DMC and fabric I have at home. My problem is I'm a silk addict! Must resist the silk! :) Well, I'm doing much better today - no tears! Thank you all again for all your support!

Write later! :)

20 Flowers is finished!! I definitely need practice with finishing though! Oh well, I'm sure it will come with time! :)

Here's the pics...

Front


Back


The fob was stitched wrong (too small), so I'm going to have to restitch it. For now I'm using my pink tassel fob.

I finished the stitching on Just Nan's 20 Flowers! I finished it last week, but I had to close 5 nights in a row, so I haven't had time to post the picture! I finally have 4 days off, yeah! Now I'm going to try to work on the finishing. Ugh, I dread this part!! Wish me luck!!!!



I have also been working on my three friends class piece a little bit. I'm working on the border of the 2nd panel. Slowly, but surely! LOL!