Ouch!!

I have a hurt finger. I don't know what I did - I can't remember if I burned it or if I have a hang nail that got infected somehow. All I know is I'm in a lot of pain and it's very swollen. If it doesn't get better soon I'll go see a doctor. It's so strange. It's sad that I can't remember if I burned it or not. Probably because I'm such a spaz in the kitchen. I try to do too much, too fast. I really need to slow down a little. Another reason I think it may be a burn is because it feels better when I put ice on it. Who knows? I was able to stitch a little bit yesterday - I have been working on block #2 of Sea to Shining Sea (Southwest). I'll take a pic a little later. For now I'm going to lay down with a bag of ice. Write later!

Fabric

I went to my local quilt shop and bought a few fat quarters. They are reproduction prints from the 1800's. I could have bought them all they were so pretty! Here's what I did get...

I actually wish I had gotten a lighter blue to go with my Stacy Nash piece, but I think this gray and gold one will be pretty...

Here is also a little preview of "With My Needle." It looks good with the fabric too! :)

Jane asked where you can find the pattern and it's actually one of the designs from the recently released Book of Designs (vol. 1). Well, I'm definitely getting back into my stitching groove. Write soon!

Stacy Nash Pinkeep Pillow Finished!

I was determined to get it finished up last night so it wasn't hanging over my head. The holes on this linen were sooo tiny. I know it's got to be smaller than 40 ct. because I had a fairly big margin on the top and left side. Anyway, it's done! I want to go to a quilt shop and find some pretty backing material for it tomorrow.

Stacy Nash "Early Style Alphabet Pinkeep Pillow"
Fabric: 40 ct. Purely Primitive by Silkweaver
Threads: DMC
Started: 11/9/08 - Finished: 11/15/08

I started Goode Huswife "With My Needle" today. I'm using DMC on the 40 ct. Light Examplar, which is still tiny, but not as tiny as the other! I don't have enough stitched to post a pic yet... maybe tomorrow? Write Later!

In a Slight Slump....

I haven't been able to stitch lately for some reason. I'm feeling restless. I don't know if it's because my dad and his wife are coming or what? I've been cleaning and trying to have everything look nice for them. We also got new living room furniture on Wednesday, so that has occupied my time some. We got a black leather couch, love seat and tables from Rooms to Go. Normally, I wouldn't chose black leather, but dh likes it and I was thinking it would be practical with three boys. I got some pillows and lamps to warm it up some. Here's a pic...

It's not the greatest pic, but I think you get the idea. :) As far as stitching I have been fleeting from one thing to the next. Trying to settle on something. I stitched a little bit more on my Stacy Nash pillow..

And I decided to start Lizzie Kate's "Christmas is Forever" kit. I just got a little bit stitched on that yesterday...

And today while looking through Andrea's albums I came across her "With my Needle" by The Goode Huswife and fell in love! I realized I have that pattern after doing a search. So I pulled the DMC. I can't decide whether to use 32 ct. linen or 40. I should probably go with the 32 since I can only stand stitching on 40 ct. for so long! Here's a pic of the threads on 40 ct. Light Examplar...

Well, my dad just called and he's on his way! Write later (hopefully with some stitching progress to share)!

Thankful Sheep Finished!

I got it finished up today! It was a fun, quick stitch!

Shepherd's Bush "Thankful Sheep" Kit
Fabric: 32 ct. Liberty Gathering Grey
Threads: Soie D'Alger and Threadgatherer Silk
Started: 11/9/08 - Finished: 11/11/08

Hmm... what to stitch now?? :)

Two New Starts

I was surfing the web and came across Stacy Nash's designs on Pattern Mart and decided to download "Early Style Alphabet Pinkeep Pillow." I thought it would look pretty on one of the new fabrics I got recently (40 ct. Purely Primitive).

I got just a little bit stitched before my eyes started to go cross-eyed because of the 40 ct., which I actually think is smaller than 40 ct. because of the dyeing. So I decided to also start "Thankful Sheep." What a difference! I love the look of 40 ct., but I don't love stitching on it so much! Anyway, here's my little progress pic of that one..

I'm having a lot fun stitching this one, I should have it finished fairly quick. Well, not much else going on here! Just hanging out with Matthew while his brothers are in school. Write later!

West Coast Finished!

I was going to start "Thankful Sheep," but I couldn't stop stitching "Sea to Shining Sea!" I got the bottom border and "West Coast" stitched. Now I just have to do the top border and wait for the next installment. I'm loving this design!

Nothing much going on here. Just enjoying a lazy Sunday! Write later! :)

A Little More Birthday Stash

I had ordered some Silkweaver Fabric a couple weeks ago and it just arrived yesterday...

I really like "Days Gone By." It reminds me a little bit of Vintage Examplar. I'm thinking of ordering more of that in 32 ct. in the future. :)

I was also going through my stash for a Thanksgiving pattern and came across this little Shepherd's Bush kit. I had sorted the silks last year, but never got around to stitching it. I'm thinking of stitching it this year.

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

Stash Diving

I was going through my patterns today and one caught my eye, so I decided to pull the threads for it, and then I decided to to throw the threads on some linen and here is the result!

The pattern is an old one called "Her Sampler" by Kathy Barrick-Dieter from when she was designing under Barrick Samplers. The threads are DMC and the linen is 40 ct. Light Sand New Castle. I'm into 40 ct. again for some crazy reason!

I also got a little bit more stitched on "Sea to Shining" I'm loving this one. I love the linen and the silks are such a nice change from all the cotton I've been stitching with lately.

It's so nice to be home! We had a rough trip going and coming back. I don't think any of the kids wanted to be in the car for eight hours! I was thinking of going down again for Thanksgiving, but after the last trip the thought makes me shudder slightly! :) Write later!

Back from Florida!

We drove down on my birthday Saturday and right when I got to my mom's house she gave me a gift certificate to my LNS down there. She knew I was wanting the fabric for "Sea to Shining Sea." I got the fabric (32 ct. Vintage Sea Storm) and started a little bit of it - just to make sure it looked ok! :)

I also got a few other things...

My favorite fabric - 32 ct. Vintage Examplar, the new Praiseworthy Stitches chart "Simple Gifts - Love," and the Just Nan "Sizzle" pinwheel. I had gotten the tin, but not the pinwheel - I decided to get it now that I'm feeling a little more confident with my finishing skills after taking the class with Jane Timmers.

I also found the new Ginghers at Joann's while I was down there. I think they're so pretty...

And I also finished a couple of things...

Lizzie Kate "A Bit of October"
Fabric: 29 ct. Natural Glenshee
Threads: GAST and WDW
Started: 10/29/08 - Finished: 11/1/08

I really want to get this banner finished up this year (I started it last year). Just two more months and it will be done! and I got "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle" finished. I plan to either finish it into an ornament or a pinkeep. :) Write soon!

Lizzie Kate "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle"
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley
Threads: GAST and WDW
Started: 11/1/08 - Finished: 11/4/08

P.S. I was able to vote in Florida before I left. Congrats to Obama!