Pink Hill Manor Finished!

Well, it's almost finished. I haven't done the personalization yet.

I'm a 1/3 of the way through now! :)

40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, Various cotton threads (1 over 2).

I also have a tiny bit more progress on Hannah Pepper to Share.

40 ct. Vintage Light Examplar, NPI (1 over 2).

I had couple people ask where to find this pattern. It is in three issues of Fine Lines Magazine - Summer 2002, Fall 2002 and Winter 2003. I found a couple of the them on eBay. Write soon!

Obsessing....

I really want to start Hannah Pepper. Siobhan, you called me on it - when I said I didn't want to start anything big right now. I just can't help myself!! :) The only problem with Hannah is I don't have the called for silks (AVAS). I do have the DMC.

I think they're very pretty. I also did a conversion to Needlepoint Inc. (my favorite silks).

I switched out the lighter green for a darker green, so it looks more like the picture. I'm still thinking about it, but I think I may go with the NPI. What do you all think??

ETA: I went with NPI. I really like how it's turning out...

40 ct. Vintage Light Examplar, NPI silks (1 over 2)

Here are the colors I'm using (I'm still not sure about a couple).

AVAS - NPI
4116 - 905
3426 - 156
4146 - 587
2533 - 694
945 - 636
2242 - 693
2236 - 313 or 903?
3441 - 671
2914 - 571 or 532?

A Wish For You Finished!

I finished the fourth block on Anniversaries of the Heart yesterday. I think it turned out pretty cute.

I'm going to get started on block number five later. Here are the threads for it, I think they're so pretty!

Well, hope you all have a great weekend! Write soon!

Blackbird Designs Start and AotH

I ended up starting Blackbird Designs "Blessings and Kind Wishes." I have loved this design for a long time. The only thing I'm not loving is the 30 ct. linen. I'm so used to 40 ct. and I'm so used to using one strand of thread that I'm thinking of starting over (I know, crazy). I may set it aside for now and decide later.

30 ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R, CC, GAST & WDW (2 over 2)

I also got back to my Anniversaries of the Heart. I'm working on the March block.

I think I'm going to put my oldest son's name on this block. His birthday is actually in June, but the June block is pretty girly, so I might just put my family where I think they look best instead of what the month actually is.

40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, CC, GAST & WDW (1 over 2)

I substituted WDW Beige for GAST Harvest Basket in the windows. I thought it gave a little bit more contrast.

Well, nothing else going on here!! Just hanging out with Matthew and doing laundry, which I always seem to be doing! :) Write soon!

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!!

Paradise Lost Finished!!

I finished it up last night and I'm so glad to finally have it done!

Plum Street Samplers "Paradise Lost"
Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Light Examplar
Threads: NPI and Gloriana silk (1 over 2)
Started: 10/3/09 - Finished: 2/7/11

Now, I'm going to get back to Shores. I would love to have it finished by the end of the month! Wish me luck! :)

Finished Stitching For Sale

I have decided to sell some things I have stitched. My tastes have changed a lot and I'd like them to go to a good home! :)

Souvenir of Paris Finished!

I finished my first Blackbird Designs stocking today!! It wasn't too hard. Just don't look too closely because it's definitely not perfect!!

This is the backing fabric I used. I thought it was perfect for it. I decided to use just a simple ribbon for a hanger.

Blackbird Designs "Souvenir of Paris" from the Joyeux Noel book
Fabric: 30 ct. St. Valentine's Blend by R&R
Threads: GAST and WDW (2 over 2)
Started: 1/28/11 - Finished: 2/2/11

Now, I plan to get back to Shores or Paradise Lost, whichever one calls to me the loudest. I would LOVE to get both of them finished by the end of this month. We'll see if I can actually do it! :)

Knitting and Stitching

I finished up my BFF socks last night! I'm so happy to finally have them done. It only took 2 1/2 years! :)

BFF Socks by Cookie A.
Yarn: Araucania Ranco Multy - Color #312
Needles: Size 2 dpns

I also started another pair of toe-up 2-at-a-time socks. I had to order a couple of 40" circular needles from Knit Picks, so I'm using different yarn this time. I like how they're turning out (even though it looks a little like a bra right now). :)

Claudia Hand Painted Yarns "Cabin Fever," Size 1 40" circular needle.

I also got Paradise Lost out last week. I would love to finish it up soon. Here's my latest progress pic...

40 ct. Vintage Light Examplar, NPI silks (1 over 2).

One last little thing that I also got from Knit Picks is this Namaste Buddy Case. I think it's just perfect for holding all my stitching accessories.

Well, nothing else going on here. Just need to clean (as always)! Write soon!