A New Little Start and Some New Stash!

I was in the mood to start a new LHN or CCN last night, so I decided to start Blossoms and Blackbirds.



I'm using 32 ct. Lambswool Jobelan. I also needed some threads, so I went to My LNS today to pick those up, along with a few other things. :)



My LNS owner had been ill. He was in the hospital because of a kidney stone. I was so glad to see him open again today (he's been closed for over a week) and told him I was worried about him and had a feeling he might be in the hospital. He's on the mend, but still weak. While I was there I noticed he still had a lot of Needle Necessities if anyone is looking for them. I'm sure he'd mail them out - he's such a nice guy.

Well, that's all for now! Going to try to get some stitching done! Write later! :)

A Bit of September Finished!

I got this finished up today while Matthew was taking a nap. I need a couple threads before I start October, which I'll hopefully get tomorrow.


Lizzie Kate "A Bit of Semptember"
Fabric: 32 ct. Glenshee
Threads: GAST, DMC, and WDW
Started - 10/11/07, Finished - 10/12/07


All together!

In other news - I got Matthew his first pair of walking shoes. They are just adorable! There's just nothing like a new pair of white Stride Rites to bring joy to the heart. I don't know what it is - they're a symbol. A passage from babyhood to toddlerhood. The shoes will always hold memories of sturdy legs toddling around. Anyway, I'm getting mushy, but all the moms out there will surely know what I mean! I'll post a picture tomorrow. :)

On to September!

I'm on a roll. I'm hoping to get September finished up tomorrow and then I don't have to rush so much to get October done. Thank you to everyone for your kind comments about my trip. I feel so lucky to know such kind and caring people!


Lizzie Kate "A Bit of August"
Fabric: 32 ct. Natural Glenshee
Threads: Weeks and GAST
Started and Finished: 10/10/07
Well, I'd better get some sleep! Matthew has been waking me up early lately! Write later!

Catching up!

I've neglected my Flip-it Bits for a few months and I'm trying to get caught up. I finished July, and just started August. If I can stick to it I should be caught up in a few days.


Lizzie Kate "A Bit of July"
Fabric: 32 ct. Natural Glenshee
Threads: Weeks, GAST, and DMC
Started: 10/8/07
Finished: 10/9/07
I forgot to mention that Deb brought me a very pretty sampler...


Thank you again Deb - I love it! :)

Another thing I forgot to mention is I'm going to California next week. I'm going to Elegant Stitch's retreat Chocolat. I'm looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. I'll be gone for five days and it will be the longest I've left Matthew. I'm looking forward to getting away though. I think it will be a lot of fun! I went a few years ago and had a blast. My SIL is coming with me. She's not stitching, but she wanted to come because she's never been to San Francisco. So we're going to stay two days there, so we can see the sights. It should be fun, but I am going to miss my babies! :)

Home Sweet Home Finished!

I finished it up yesterday at Martha's stitch-in, which was a blast by the way! I was so excited to meet Deb (Lavender Rose) and see Martha again. The stitching, food and company was wonderful and I can't wait to go again! :)


Country Cottage Needleworks "Home Sweet Home"
Fabric: 32 ct. Cream Belfast Linen
Threads: Crescent Colours, GAST, and DMC
Started: 10/1/07
Finished: 10/8/07

I also worked on "Happy Haunting" a little bit. I got some more of the grass filled in...



Now I am almost wishing I had used the original fabric. Deb asked why I changed and looking at it in the natural light of Martha's sunroom I couldn't tell her why. I really liked it in that light. Oh well, I don't think I plan to rip it out now - maybe I'll sleep on it! :) Well, not much else going on. Dh just left - he got an extra day off because of the government holiday. I miss him already, but I'm doing much, much better than before. No more crying - lol! :) Write later!

Home Sweet Home Wip

I've been really enjoying stitching this one. I feel bad for neglecting Happy Haunting, but I truly am a CCN/LHN addict lately. I love them for their simple colors, subjects and materials. They are all so pretty and I have so many waiting to be stitched next! In fact my small chart basket was overflowing with them, so I got them their own basket today! :)





I just had to share this video I took today. Jake was making Matthew laugh so hard, it was so funny! They are such silly boys!



Well, not much else going on here! Write later! :)

My Earth Finished!!

It's 12:19 am and I've finally finished "My Earth." I never thought I would see this day! I sound like a broken record, but I am so glad to have this done! I only have one regret. I ran out of the Maidenhair Fern. Mainly because I was using it for vines when I should've been using the dark green. So I had to stitch the words "green grass" in dark green and I don't like it. I may check out a needlepoint shop near me that carries Thread Gatherer to see if they have the color. I know, silly to spend $5 for a couple of words, but it would make me happy. Anyway here's a pic...

Shepherd's Bush "My Earth" kit
Fabric: 32 ct. Light Sand Belfast
Threads: Thread Gatherer and Soie D Alger silk
Started: Sometime in 2005
Finished: 10/3/07
Well, I'm going to bed now - I should set the coffee pot to be ready when I wake up because I'm going to need it!!

P.S. The alternative lettering was charted by CynthiaC. I don't know what I would do without her! :) I'm sure I would've stitched a lot less Shepherd's Bush designs without her lettering!

P.P.S. I fixed the lettering this morning. I went out and got a skien - I figured I may need it in the future anyway. Thank you to Alison and Rani for offering to send out some!

Edited to add better pic!

Home Sweet Home

I worked on HSH instead of "Happy Haunting." I was actually thinking I should probably finish "My Earth" before starting another big Shepherd's Bush design. So I worked on that a little bit too. I don't have a lot to do, but what I do have is a lot of annoying backstitching. I hate backstitching! Anyway, here's my little progress pic of "Home Sweet Home."



I didn't want to stop stitching, but I was so tired! I'll probably work on it or "My Earth" again today.

Write later! :)

Not One, But Two New Starts...

Yes, I was extra bad yesterday! I ended up starting "Happy Haunting" and "Home Sweet Home." I think Home Sweet Home will be my take with me project. There aren't as many color changes.

Here's my progress on Happy Haunting first...


I wasn't sure about the sheep, so I stitched some of it first. Alison suggested using two strands of silk, and I think that's a good idea! I ended up changing the fabric to R&R Antique Cotton. It's a little less yellow. There's not much to show on HSH, I just stitched a little bit of the border before I got too tired. If I get more done today I'll post a pic tomorrow! :)

Yes!!

I didn't start "Home Sweet Home." Instead I finished up my "Simple Little Quaker." I'm so happy to have this one done!




Papillon Creations "Simple Little Quaker"
Fabric: 40 ct. Navy Bean by Lakeside Linens
Thread: Thread Gatherer Silk 'n Colors - Lotus Flower
Started: 4/27/07
Finished: 9/30/07
I forgot about it being October 1st today. I'm supposed to start Happy Haunting and SAL with a couple of gals from my SB BB. Join in if you'd like! :) It's going to be a very fun stitch! Write later!