Shores of Hawk Run Hollow Finished!!

Yes!! I just finished it and I'm so glad to be done!!

Block Five


Block One


Carriage House Samplings "Shores of Hawk Run Hollow"
Fabric: 40 ct. Summer Khaki (over-dyed with Tan Rit Dye)
Threads: Needlepoint Inc. Silk
Started: 3/3/10 - Finished: 2/15/11

Now, I think I'm going to get back to Anniversaries of the Heart or maybe start something new (something that doesn't take at least a fat 1/4 of linen). :)

Shores Block Five and a Surprise!

Thank you all for your very kind comments on Paradise Lost! They really mean so much to me. And I do love "The Flood," but think I need a break from starting anything too big right now. Once I get Shores finished I plan to work on some smaller things for awhile. :)

Anyway, here is my progress on block five...

And the surprise came in the mail today.

I received this very sweet pincushion from Karen.

Thank you so much Karen!! I love it!!

Shores Block 9 Finished!

I just finished this up today! I think this is my favorite block. I love everything about it, although I didn't love stitching those rocks! :)

I only have two blocks to go now!

40 ct. Summer Khaki over-dyed with Tan Rit Dye, NPI silks (1 over 2)

Many of you may have seen Paulette's gorgeous pictures of her recent visit to Shepherd's Bush. It's definitely my dream to visit the shop one day. It has been for about 14 years now! Anyway, I noticed their version of Long Dog Sampler's "The Token" in one of her pictures and loved it. I asked around and found out that they used Gloriana Rosewood. I had started The Token a long time ago, but didn't get far. I ended up using the linen for something else. So I decided to restart it the other day using Rosewood (I had a skein in my stash and ordered a few more, hopefully it matches).

40 ct. Lt. Examplar Linen, Gloriana silk (1 over 2)

I don't know why I'm on a Quaker kick lately. I have yet to finish a large Quaker sampler, but oh well, stitching is supposed to be fun, right?? :) Write soon!

Shores and More Knitting

I worked on Shores a little bit over the weekend...

I also worked on my BFF sock. I'm down to the heel flap now!

This sock isn't actually this bright!

Unfortunately I had to rip out my other socks. I messed up on the increase - I'll start over soon (I need to brush up on some basics - it's been awhile).

I also decided to start a scarf. I have always loved this scarf made by Brooklyn Tweed. I went through my stash and found the perfect yarn (yarn I was using for a couple of sweaters that I know I'll never finish).

Noro Silk Garden #86 and Cascade Lana D'oro Tweed #7619

Hopefully, I can get it finished and the sock finished soon! Write later!

Needlecrafts of all Sorts!

The rocks are finished! I was determined to get them done last night. Now I'm on to more solid stitching. A very nice change! Please excuse the wrinkles (too lazy to iron). :)

40 ct. Summer Khaki (over-dyed with Tan Rit Dye), NPI silks.

I went up to Amy's yesterday as planned. We had a fun day - not a stitching day, but a knitting and crochet day. She has always wanted to learn how to knit, so I brought some yarn, needles, and a couple books up with me. I showed her the basics of casting on and the knit stitch. She was doing very well, but decided to crochet a little (which she is an expert at). She started on a dishcloth and finished it up in no time, and she gave it to me, which was very sweet of her!!

I love it! Thank you again Amy! I decided to get out my old BFF socks. I love the one I finished and really wanted to finish the second sock. I was stuck on the pattern though. I couldn't remember how I did the cable increase. I tried it and ripped and tried it and ripped some more. When I got home I finally figured it out.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get them finished up soon!

In other news - I got a couple threads (still missing one - it's on back order with the dyer) I was needing for "Jane Tindall 1864." I just love this sampler. I hope to start it sometime in 2011. :)

40 ct. Pearled Barley, AVAS silks.


Yummy silks...

Well, nothing else going on here! Just cleaning, so I can relax and stitch (or knit). Write soon!

More Shores

Sorry, I haven't posted in awhile. I was busy stitching another model for Lisa. I just finished it last night and now I'm back to working on Shores of Hawk Run Hollow.

I got block #2 finished up a couple weeks ago...

And now I'm working on block #9...

The rocks are taking forever! I'll be glad when I finish them up! Well, nothing else going on here - just hanging out with the kids (they have five days off because of teacher furlough days and the MLK holiday). I am going up to Amy's tomorrow and I'm so looking forward to it! I really need a day off! :) Write soon!

Happy New Year!!

I'm home from Florida! I just got home tonight and I'm so happy to be here! I had a great time with my family, but I'm ready to get back to my routine. I have missed my bed and my stitchy spot! :) Speaking of stitching, I thought I'd share my 2010 finishes.

I didn't have as many finishes as I would have liked. I had hoped to at least have Shores and Paradise Lost finished this year, but I went through that big slump in the summer and early fall. Here is my latest progress pic of Shores, which I worked on a little bit earlier this week...

And here's my little Frances Eden progress pic...

Not a whole lot stitched on it since the last pic. I'm seriously thinking of starting another big sampler for New Year's (I know, I've lost it)!

Elizabeth J M Mears 1833. I fell in love with this design after seeing Ellen's wip pic. Well, I hope you all have a very Happy New Year's. I plan to get settled on my couch and ring in the new year with my stitching (maybe even with Elizabeth)! :) Write soon!!

Stitching on the Road

On the way down to Florida I got block #3 of Shores stitched.



And last night I worked on my CHS Alphabet. I haven't worked on it in over a year.



I finished up "Horse."


36 ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linen, GAST threads (1 over 2).

Sorry for the bad pics - they were taken on my iPhone. I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. My mom made dinner and it was wonderful!! I went back to my in-laws and crashed. I woke up, ate some pie and stitched a little bit and then crashed again. :)



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Two Blocks Finished!

The first block I finished over the weekend is the bonus block on Anniversaries of the Heart....

40 ct. Meadow Rue By Lakeside Linen, Various hand-dyed cotton threads (1 over 2).

And the second block I finished last night is the BIG block on Shores. I finally got it finished!!

40 ct. Summer Khaki (over-dyed with Tan Rit Dye), NPI silks (1 over 2).

I also started a new Christmas Project - Lizzie Kate's "Christmas Rules." After seeing Natalie's progress pic, I just had to stitch it for my kids - not sure if I'll get it finished by Christmas though. I thought it would make a good car/Florida project. We are going to be driving down for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I don't have a pic yet, but hopefully tomorrow. Write soon!

A Little More Shores...

I have been slowly working on block 6/7 aka The BIG Block. Here is my little progress pic...



And here is a pic of the whole thing...



I'm so excited because I'm going to Myrtle Beach for the Pals Fall Fling in a little over two weeks. It's going to be so nice to get away - by MYSELF!! :) I can't wait! I'm going on Friday and I'm coming back Sunday. I wish I could go on Thursday, but my dh can't get off work. Oh well, I'm just glad I'm able to go at all! I finished my stitched exchange for the Saturday night exchange and I have my gift exchange together for Friday night. Now I just need to work on a couple ornaments for the ornament exchange. Lots of exchanges, but they're all fun.

Well, I'm still loving my Kindle 3 - no more drama there!! Hope you all are having a wonderful start to fall - it's gorgeous here in SC. Write soon! :)



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I Have Lost it!!

Well, I was using the Kindle 2 for a few days and then I started missing my Kindle 3. I missed the smaller size and the quieter buttons. It shouldn't have made a difference, but it did. I was having Kindle 3 envy everywhere I looked. :) So..... I sold my K2 and ordered another Kindle 3. This time I ordered white (3G) and I like it sooo much better. I'm finally happy!! Really and truly this time. The screen is so nice with the white casing. I think it was just the graphite that was playing tricks on my eyes. Anyway, the gadget saga is finally done now!!! I promise this time! :)





I made a little slip case using the quilt top I was making awhile back (I knew I'd never finish that quilt!!).



Ok, now that the gadget saga is officially over, I have some stitching to share. I got a little bit more stitched on Shores. I finished the dolphin and worked on the boat a little bit yesterday...



I also decided to start Ann Smith yesterday. I only got a tiny bit done. There is a lot of over one in this design. I decided to do tent stitch to make it go a little faster. Hopefully it will look ok!!



Well, we're in for a rainy day today. Perfect stitching and reading weather. I love fall! Write soon! :)



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The Gadget Saga Continues....

Many were confused as to why I would buy a Kindle when I had an iPad and what did I do with my nook? Well, I sold the nook when I got my iPad because I was reading on it more than the nook. And then I realized I may have sold my nook too soon. The backlighting on the iPad started to bother my eyes and it was heavy - I wasn't exactly able to curl up in bed with it. So I decided to try out the new Kindle. I really wanted to like it, but the new screen with the greater contrast had almost too much contrast. it was making my eyes go buggy. :) I realized I really missed the Kindle 2 I gave to my mom. While looking on eBay one day I saw one for only $100 and that included the leather case and shipping and it was only 3 months old. So I got it and returned the Kindle 3. I'm so happy I did - not only did I save $100 ($40 on the Kindle and $60 on the case), but I can read with no problems in it. Now I know many people are very happy with their Kindle 3's, so I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it, it just wasn't for me. Anyway, here are some pictures of my new (old) Kindle. :)





So hopefully this is the end of the gadget saga and I can get back to reading and stitching. I have really been reading a lot lately - it's almost as if I've rediscovered an old friend. I'm loving it! And speaking of stitching - I have gotten a little bit more stitched on Shores...





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P.S. I'm still loving my iPad for everything, but reading. It really is awesome and my Kindle makes a great companion to it.