Mary Roe 1808 Finished!

I'm making up for all those pieces I started when I was so stressed! :)  I got Mary Roe finished up today.  I love how she turned out!

The Scarlett House "Mary Roe 1808"

Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar

Threads: Belle Soie and NPI (black only)

Started: 3/12 - Finished: 10/6/12

Now, I think I'll get back to Charlotte Clayton, Ann Priest, or maybe I'll start Margaret Cottam...

40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter, WDW and GAST threads. 

Christmas Garden Finished!

Blackbird Designs "Christmas Garden", a photo by Nicole's Needlework on Flickr.

Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Light Examplar

Threads: Crescent Colours and Gentle Art

Started: 3/12 - Finished 9/25/12

Eve's Garden Finished!

I had so much fun stitching this sampler. After I finished the border and the section of grass, it really went quickly.

Shepherd's Bush "Eve's Garden" Kit  Started: 8/12 - Finished: 9/16/12

Small Finish!

I started Brenda's latest Word Play design last week and finished it up yesterday.  It was a fun little stitch!

With Thy Needle & Thread "September Word Play"

Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Examplar

Threads: GAST

What do you think of my new blog look?  I thought it was time for a change!  :)  If you move your mouse to the arrow by the word "Classic," you can change how you'd like to view it.  I thought that was a fun, new feature.  Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend! 

Back in South Carolina

We are all settled in our new home.  My favorite room in the house is the kitchen.  It's gets the best light.

The boys are very happy to be back and excited to start school (even if they say they're not, I know they are)! :)

One of the first things I did was get my stitching organized.  There is an alcove in our bedroom that was the perfect nook for it...

Oreo likes the new house too.  She loves to look out all the windows.

Speaking of stitching, I started something new (again).  Shepherd's Bush "Eve's Garden."  I love the bright and cheery colors in this design.

The linen is so pretty too and It's been fun to work on a larger count for a change.  :)

Sarah's House Progress

I have been working on Sarah's House here and there.  It's been a busy couple of weeks.  I can't believe we'll be heading back up to South Carolina in less than a week.  This summer has flown by!

40 ct. Vintage Examplar, called for silk threads (1 over 2)

I'll post when I can.  I'm not sure when our internet will be hooked up!  Hopefully it won't be long after we get there.  

Another New Start...

Yes, I seem to have startitis.  It started back in May and hasn't let up.  I'm blaming it on the stress - it makes me do crazy things! :)  Anyway,  I ended up starting the main sampler in the Blackbird Designs Sarah's House leaflet, which is also named "Sarah's House" a few days ago.  I also ended up going with the silks.  I just couldn't resist them.  I had all of them except for one and I picked that up at my LNS (Silk Road Needle Arts) near my mom's house.

40 ct. Vintage Examplar, Various silk theads (1 over 2)

I was so happy when that border matched! :)  Just a couple more weeks and we'll be headed back to South Carolina.  I'm so sad to be leaving Florida, but happy to get the kids back to their schools and their routines.

New Start

I ordered "Ann Priest 1841" from Tanya (The Scarlett House) and I received it the other day.  I couldn't resist starting it right away!

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

I love how the Gentle Art threads are looking on the Vintage Pecan Butter, which I got from Down Sunshine Lane.  It's definitely one of my favorite linen colors.

Love....

I just got Sarah's House in the mail today from Down Sunshine Lane.  I love all the designs in the leaflet...

40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar, Gentle Art Sampler Threads

The only question is, which one do I start first??

Sweet Suprise!

I received a surprise package in the mail the other day!

Inside was this adorable pin cushion and sweet note from Charlene.  She said in the note that she thought I might need a little cheering up because we didn't get to stay in Florida.  

I was blown away by her thoughtfulness and kindness.  I'm truly blessed to have such nice friends up in the Carolina's and I'm really looking forward to being near them again.  

Thank you again Charlene!! I love it and I'm so happy to be your Sister Stitcher! :)