Startitis

Yeah, I've got it bad.

First I was going through Hawk Run withdrawals, so I got out my Hawk Run patterns and decided on one...

40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens, Needlepoint Inc. Silk (1 over 2)

I picked Village. I just love this design. I started it awhile ago, but was unhappy with the linen (36 ct.). I'm much happier now that I'm using 40 ct. Only ... I really didn't want to stitch that graveyard again, so I'm skipping it for now.

As I was browsing blogs yesterday, I came across Deb's blog. I saw that she started Ann Grant, which I've had kitted before it even came out! I just couldn't resist myself. I had a piece of 40 ct. Summer Khaki that I got at Down Sunshine Lane, so I dyed it with some Tan Rit Dye...

... And got to stitching!

I'm loving it!! This is one huge sampler though! It's going to take awhile! I'm also so tempted to start Susan Rambo, but I'm holding off for a just a bit. Not sure why - I think it's all the grass on the bottom (since I always start at the bottom). If those gorgeous flowers were on the bottom, I'm sure I would have started by now! :)

Well, I'm looking forward to stitching with all my friends in Manning on Saturday. It will be so great to see them. Maybe I'll bring Susan with me and start then. :) Write soon!

Decisions

I made a tiny bit more progress on Elizabeth...

And today I went to It's a Stitch to get some threads for Hannah Pepper. I just wasn't happy with a couple of the colors I converted. I ended up getting the AVAS for those.

So My final color list is...

AVAS - NPI
4116 - 905
3426 - 156
4146 - 587
2533 - 694
945 - 636 - 504 (last minute change)
2242 - Same
2236 - Same
3441 - 671
2914 - Same

Now, I can finally stop obsessing over Hannah! :)

I also decided on the main fabric for Mrs. Waddelow's basket and Huswif...

It's from the Bonnie Blue Basics line. I hope to get a few more colors to go with it one of these days.

Well, nothing really going on here. Just made dinner (turkey burgers and sweet potato fries) and now I'm going to stitch! Write soon!

ETA: This post was in my drafts, not sure why I never published it! I decided to go ahead and do it today, which is why it's just now showing up after all this time. :)

Stitching

I've been stitching quite a bit on Elizabeth Mears...

40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue, NPS (1 over 2)

I also decided to start a couple new things. The first being Mrs. Waddelow's Needlework Basket. I finished up the ruler. I mainly wanted to see how the coverage would be using only one strand and I think it will be okay.

32 ct. Vintage Buttercream, Belle Soie "Sister Scarlet" (1 over 2)

The other thing I decided to start is "All Our Troubles" by La-D-Da. I have always loved this design and when I saw Cathy's progress on her blog the other day, I knew I had to stitch it.

40 ct. Examplar, NPS (1 over 2)

Well, it's been a difficult week for Lisa's family and friends. I know I have been up and down a lot. I'm so glad that I have you all and my stitching to bring me comfort and joy. Thank you for all your kind words. They really mean so much!

Playing With Stash ...

... Is therapeutic too.

With My Needle "Mrs. Trenner's Needlework Academy"


With My Needle "Mrs. Waddelow's Needlework Basket"


Sampler and Antique Sampler "1839 Susan Rambo Sampler"

My dear friend Tanya recommended this book ... Handbook for the Soul. I downloaded it on my Kindle and just started reading it. It's very good so far.

Therapy

It has been a very sad couple of days. Lisa was an amazing woman. I didn't know her long, but I am so glad I knew her for the amount of time that I did. She was so generous, so creative and so full of life. Words just can't express how much she'll be missed. My stitching has been here to comfort me - it's such great therapy.

I finished the May block (which I personalized for my dad) on Anniversaries of the Heart...

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

I also got Elizabeth Mears back out ...

40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, NPI silks (1 over 2).

The soft colors are very soothing. Write soon...

Manning Stitch-In

Amy asked me to post this for her....

Just a quick reminder that we're having a stitching day in Manning, SC March 12th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The French Hens. The cost is $10 & includes lunch - payable directly to the French Hens - not to me! :-) If you have any questions - email me - amycspals@yahoo.com

Hope to see lots of you on the 12th....

Very Sad News

http://witchstitches0.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-is-lisas-daughter-mariah.html

My thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa's family and friends during this very sad and very hard time. She will be missed so much.

Stitchy Day

I went up to Amy's yesterday to stitch. It was so much fun and I was so glad that Karen could join us. Of course I can never resist going through the Down Sunshine Lane room while there. :) I picked up a couple more market patterns (Amy just got these in - they were still in the box).

I also got a couple other patterns that I've had my eye on for awhile...

We had such a nice time stitching, chatting and eating!! Have you ever tried Rolos melted on pretzels??? Well, you have to - it's such a decadent treat! So easy, and so good!

When I got home I had a few patterns waiting for me in the mail from Lisa.

She always sends me the charts of the designs I have stitched for her. And it always gives me a little thrill to see my name on the back of the chart.

She also included a bonus chart for me, which I was so excited about!! I just love this design!

Thank you again Lisa!! :)

I have been working on the May (6th) block of Anniversaries of the Heart. I hope to have it finished today and then I'll share a pic tomorrow. Write soon!!

Sarah and Some Market Stash!

I worked on Sarah a lot yesterday!

I got the potted tree section on the right finished, along with a few more flowers in the border.

I also worked on the bottom left a little and put some hair on the girls (poor things were bald for quite awhile)!

I received a package from Down Sunshine Lane today.

This book from Blackbird Designs is amazing!!

Click here to see more pictures that I took of the inside. It's really packed full of beautiful designs! Write soon! :)

Sarah Woodham

I got Sarah back out yesterday. I just love this sampler...

40 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley, Various silk threads (1 over 2).

It still blows my mind to think that Sarah was only nine when she stitched this. When I was nine I spent my time watching Brady Bunch reruns and playing barbies. Definitely not thinking of stitching a large sampler! :)