Episode 95

FOs

• Jessie Watson c. 1816 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers - 40 ct. Cafe au Lait by Zweigart and AVAS Soie d’Alger threads. 
• Harriette Elizabeth Coe by With Thy Needle & Thread - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens and cotton threads. 
• Dorothy Walpole 1774 by The Scarlet Letter - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter and AVAS Soie d’Alger threads. 

WIPs

• Jane Southward by GigiR - 40 ct. Vintage Examplar and silk threads (Attic Needlework’s conversion). 

• Harriett Salt 1866 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers - 56 ct. Cafe Au Lait Kingston linen by Zweigart and AVAS 100/3 silk - color #681. 
• Mary Barres Sampler by Stacy Nash Primitives - 40 ct. Creme Brûlée by R&R and WDW threads. 
• Susanna Lynch 1862 by Lila’s Studio - 40 ct. Tea and Coffee Dyed Zweigart linen and GAST threads. #stitchAsia stitch along. 

Small Starts

• Ann Gott 1848 by NeedleWorkPress - 46 ct. Straw by WDW and Classic Colorworks threads. 
• Seven Sheep Sampler by The Scarlett House - 36 ct. Morning Coffee by XJuDesigns and silk threads. 

Stash

• From Sassy Jacks Stitchery - Elizabeth Harding 1792, Harriett Salt 1866 and Mary Lea 1793 by Hands Across the Sea. 

• From Hoop & Frame - AVAS Soie 100/3 threads for Ann Morison by Hands Across the Sea. 
• From Hobby House Needleworks - Fat 1/2 of 56 ct. Cafe au Lait Kingston linen by Zweigart. 
• From 123 Stitch - AVAS Soie d’Alger for Elizabeth Harding 1792 by Hands Across the Sea. 

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Episode 69

FO's

• Ann Rayner 1839 by Threads Through Time - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens and various silk threads (using Paulette Stewart's conversion)

• Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure (free pattern) - Twisted Owl Fiber Studio Super Sock - Technicolor Cowgirl (gave away before I could take a picture). 

WIPs

• Jane Stanwix 1843 by Samplers Revisted - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens and cotton thread conversion by The Country Sampler. 
• Dorothy Walpole by The Scarlet Letter - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens and AVAS Soie d'Alger silk threads. 

• Mary Good 1827 by Sassafras Samplers - 40 ct. Vintage Lentil by Lakeside Linens and AVAS Soie d'Alger silk threads.
• Mary Betchell 1810 by The Scarlett House - 40 ct. Vintage Examplar (Sand Dune?) by Lakeside Linens and silk threads. 
• Elizabeth Furniss 1836 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers - 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and DMC threads. 

Stash

• From Sassy Jacks in Weaverville, NC - silk threads for Elizabeth Weston. 
• From In Stitches in Alexandria, VA - Miriam Brocklehurst 1727 by The Scarlet Letter, Me & You by La-D-Da and silk threads for Anne Thomas 1854.

• From Fire Poppies in Summerville, SC - 40 ct. Creme Brulee for Ann Uffindell and Souvenirs of the Heart - Home for Christmas by With Thy Needle & Thread along with a few threads for the pattern. 

• From Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA - Miss Babs Yowza in Zombie Prom, Berroco Ultra Wool, 21 Color Slouch Hat kit by Blue Sky Fibers and Pretty Cheep Project Bag. 

Episode 58

WIPs

• Sarah Casey Unwin 1848 Sampler by Chessie & Me - 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley by Lakeside Linens, cotton threads (1 over 2).
• Milk & Cream Co. by Plum Street Samplers - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens, cotton threads (1 over 2). 
• Pink House Sampler by Plum Street Samplers - 40 ct. (was Park City Blend by R&R - I washed it and now it's just cream), cotton threads (1 over 2).
• Spring at Hollyberry Farm by Stacy Nash Primitives - 36 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• His Eye is on the Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery - 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2. 
• Mary Gail by The Scarlet Letter - 45 or 46 ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens, DMC (1 over 2). 

• Summer at Hollyberry Farm by Stacy Nash Primitives - 35 ct. Old Mill Java by R&R, cotton threads (1 over 2). 
• Snooty Parrots Sampler by Barbara Ana Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens, various silk threads (1 over 2). 

Stitch Maynia Starts

• #1 (May 1st) - The Winter is Past by Blackbird Designs (from In Friendship's Way book) - 40 ct. Sand linen by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2).  Finished 5/2/19.  

• #2 (May 3rd) - Hen Peck by Plum Street Samplers - 36 ct. Oaken by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2).

Knitting

• Impressionists Shawl by Helen Stewart - Madelinetosh Twist Light - Leopard, Birch Gray and Yarn Experiments Monkey Sock - Meet me in Charlotte.

Episode 56

FOs

• Soul Sisters by Plum Street Samplers - 32 ct. Bramble by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• Darling Buds of May by Blackbird Designs - 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2). 

WIPs

• Sarah Casey Unwin 1848 Sampler by Chessie & Me - 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley by Lakeside Linens, cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• Pink House Sampler by Plum Street Samplers - 40 ct. (was Park City Blend by R&R - I washed it and now it's just cream), cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• Spring at Hollyberry Farm by Stacy Nash Primitives - 36 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• His Eye is on the Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery - 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, cotton threads (1 over 2. 

• A Saviour's Praise by Shakepeare's Peddler - 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart, cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• Mary Gail by The Scarlet Letter - 45 or 46 ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linens, DMC (1 over 2). 

• Dorothy Walpole by The Scarlet Letter - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens, AVAS Soie d'Alger silk threads (1 over 2). 

Knitting WIPs

• Impressionists Shawl by Helen Stewart - Madelinetosh Twist Light - Leopard, Birch Gray and Yarn Experiments Monkey Sock - Meet me in Charlotte.
• Toe-up Plain Vanilla Sock - Life in the Long Grass - Garden Party.  Size US 1 (2.25 mm) needles (magic loop). 

Stash

• A Saviour's Praise by Shakespeare's Peddler PDF Chart from Kitten Stitcher. 

• Lucy Snushall by Samplers Remembered from Stitches N Things. 

• Liberty's Welcome and Heritage Sampler by Plum Street Samplers from 123 Stitch. 

• Caroline Broomhead by Plum Street Samplers from eBay. 

• 36 ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions from Fire Poppies. 

Episode 47

FOs

• Zweig Sweater by Caitlin Hunter - Madelinetosh Twist Light - Leopard and Modern Fair Isle.

WIPs
Knitting

• Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart - Malabrigo Lace - Orchid

• Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku - Phydeaux Yarn Chaussette - Calypso. 

Stitching

• Sarah Tatum 1800 by The Scarlett Letter - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens, AVAS Silks (1 over 2).

• Martha Pudsey 1835 by The Scarlett House - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, Needlepoint Inc. Silks (1 over 2).

• Frances Eden by Handwork Samplers - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens, Vikki Clayton silks (1 over 2).

• Darling Buds of May by Blackbird Designs - 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, GAST (1 over 2). 

Stash

• From Luna Lola - Ito Kinu in Navy and Angora and Interpretations 3 

• From Stitch and Frame - Fat 1/2 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, Fat 1/8 28 ct. Lambswool Jobelan and Brick House Sampler by With Thy Needle and thread. 

Eyelets

I got Dorothy Walpole back out and worked on some more Eyelet Stitches.  There seem to be hundreds of them!!  This was my progress on Monday...

And this was Tuesday...

40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter, AVAS threads

I decided to take a little break from eyelets to start something small - May Word Play.  Here are the beautiful threads on the linen.

This was my progress as of yesterday...

40 ct. Vintage Examplar, GAST threads (1 over 2)

Today, I let the boys play hooky and I took them up to Myrtle Beach to see their grandma and great aunt and to swim in the hotel/condo pool.  Check out this view!  It was a beautiful day, but very hot!  Thankfully, there were some indoor pools too!

I hope to get the May Word Play finished up soon and then get started on June (and get back to those eyelets too)!

More Works in Progress

Wow!  Three posts in three days!  I haven't done that in a long time.  I thought I'd share a few more things that I've been working on a lately.

I got a little bit more done on Frances Pool.  I'm done with the bottom part of the sampler now...

40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar, GAST threads

Next, I finished up the dog in the middle of Charlotte Clayton.  I keep putting this one down because of all the color changes.  I will get back to it soon though!

40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune, NPI threads

Last is Dorothy Walpole.  I got some of the eyelet stitches done above the bargello.  I definitely want to get back to this one soon too.

40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter, AVAS threads

I hope you all have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Ruth Bacheler Finished!

I finally have a stitching finish to share!  I started Ruth way back in 2009.  I actually started it three different times until I was happy with the colors.  I'm so glad I got back to it and got it finished!

The Scarlet Letter "Ruth Bacheler 1717"

Linen: 34 ct. Cafe au Lait Legacy Linen (coffee/tea-dyed)

Threads: DMC

Started: 5/09 - Finished 5/7/13

The DMC threads I used are actually a conversion given to me by Katrina.  She has a great eye for color and I know she won't mind if I share that conversion with you...


The called for color is on the left (next to the symbol), the color I used is on the right. The initials in the parenthesis are used for the Irish stitch points and Bargello.  
L (R) 326 – 304
X (GG) 734 – 834
O (P) 224 – Same
colored in circle (DO) 733 – 730
- (W) 746 – Same
V (G) 320 – 502
upside down V (LG) 3053 – Same
C (BP) 309 – 899
I (PG) 834 – 676
+ (LO) 734 – 733
S (blue) 809 – 3752
 (dark brown) 3371 - Same

Lots Going On!

Well, we've owned this house for a little over a month now and it's still hard to believe that it's ours.  We finally got around to painting the table and chairs black.  We were going to go through all these steps and we ended up just using spray paint and I think they turned out great (and again, when I say we, I mean Chris).  He did a great job!





Here is a slightly fuzzy picture of how the table and chairs looked before...

So much better!  They were pretty beat up!

Chris also painted the barstools to match.  These are just cheapo stools from Wal-Mart!

We just got back from Florida where we spent spring break.  We spent Easter weekend with my dad and then the week after with my mom.  The boys had so much fun in the warm weather - swimming and playing outside.  They were glad to be out of the cold and so was I.

While in Florida, I picked up a couple things at IKEA.  First, I found the cutest bed for our guest room/bonus room.

And then I found a pretty outdoor umbrella for our patio set.

I would love to get this table for our (empty) dining room, but that will have to wait a bit...

I'm having fun decorating our new house, but now I'm ready to stitch!  I have been working on Ruth Bacheler quite a bit lately.

34 ct. Cafe au Lait Legacy Linen (coffee and tea-dyed), DMC threads (2 over 2)

I also started Dutch Beauty.  I keep asking myself what I'm thinking starting something so big!  It's so pretty though, and I think it will look great over my bed one day.  I really decided to start after seeing Paulette's finish.

I'm stitching it on 40 ct. Bisque, which I coffee-dyed to make it a little more cream and I'm using DMC threads.

Hopefully, we'll start to get into a routine now and things won't be so crazy. :)

We've Been Busy!

Finally, things are getting back to normal around here. Before we moved in my husband was coming over to the house to paint after work and on the weekend. This is the kitchen before...
It wasn't bad, it was just a little dark. This is the kitchen after....
We (my husband) painted it Repose Grey by Sherwin Williams and added new stainless steel appliances. I think it brightened it up nicely.

My husband also painted the dining room. This is the before...
And this is the after...
It's also painted Repose Grey by Sherwin Williams. We're very happy with how it turned out. We just need some furniture in there now!

We also painted the bedroom. And when I say we, I mean my husband. I picked out the paint, he did all the work. I just offered moral support and food.

Bedroom before....
Bedroom after....
Chris painted it Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams. I love the color. It's so soothing! I can't wait to get my samplers hung up in there (we also need some new lamps)!

The last thing I did was get new cushions for the patio furniture. The ones they had on there were pretty old and faded.
Oreo loves hanging out on the cushions in the sun. I was able to get a couple stitches in out there too!
But then it turned cold, so I've been doing all my stitching inside. I have been working on Ruth Bacheler (pictured above) and Dororthy Walpole. Maybe I'll get them finished this year??

Thanks for letting me share my new home. I'll share more pictures soon!

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