LH Neighborhood

I'm almost finished with the bottom section of my Little House Neighborhood. I can't wait to move up to middle section!

Not much going on here. I need to get the kids registered for school, so it will be a busy day today. Write later!

Sweet Treats Finished!

I finished up Sweet Treats today. Well, it's almost finished. I still have to sew on the buttons, but all the stitching is done.

Country Cottage Needleworks "Sweet Treats"
Fabric: 28 ct. Tea-Dyed Lugana
Threads: Crescent Colours
Started: 2/23/08 - Finished: 7/30/08

I did substitute one thread. I used Weeks Dye Works Bright Leaf instead of Crescent Colours Peanut Brittle. It was a little darker than the Peanut Brittle, which worked better for the fabric I used. Another change I made was I stitched the word "Tart" using the purple in that block instead of the blue. I just thought it showed up better. Well, now I just have to sew on the buttons and I'll really be done! :) Write later!

Little House Neighborhood Nightmare!

I was dreaming last night that my LH Neighborhood had a snag in it, almost like a run in a stocking, or if you were to pull a string out of the linen. I pulled at the two sides and it came apart! I was so disappointed. All that work I put in to it. I didn't want to stitch it again. I was so glad when I woke up this morning and it was in one piece! What a relief!! :)

I got a package in the mail yesterday from DSL! Since I live so close to Amy it usually only takes one or two days for me to get them from her. What a treat for me!! :)

I love them all - I don't know which one to start first! :)

More Socks

Ok, I know I said I was going to stitch, but I got some new sock yarn from Knit 'N Knibble in Tampa while I was down in Florida and it was calling my name! Here are the two socks I started...

This one is BFF Socks by Cookie A. They are so much fun! I love cables! The yarn is

Araucania Ranco Multi - Colorway #312.

And this one is the Kureyon Basic Sock Pattern, using Opal UNI in Bright Green (#40).

I wanted to thank everyone who nominated me for an award on their blog! That was so kind and thoughtful of you. You all are Kreativ and Brillante in my mind!! :)

I'm Home!!

Yeah! I'm so glad to be back. I enjoyed myself for a couple days, but after that I was just ready to come home! I feel like Dorthy - "There's no place like home!"

Anyway, I ironed my "Needlework Shop" (sorry Wendy, I just had to do it!).

And here it is next to my "Tea Room"

Now I think I will finish up "Sweet Treats." I got the final thread pack in the mail while I was gone. And then I'll get back to my neglected LH neighborhood. :)

Write later!

Needlework Shop Finished!

I got it finished up last night! Please forgive the wrinkles, I don't have an iron where I am at!

Country Cottage Needleworks "Needlework Shop"
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Jobelan
Threads: DMC
Started: 7/17/08 - Finished: 7/23/08

I met Deb today and we had a very nice lunch. Unfortunately, I had Matthew with me, so it could have been nicer (he was pretty good), but it was so nice to see her. I did get to go to the Golden Needle beforehand and got the new Shepherd's Bush "Sail Away" kit and some needles.

Well, I'm driving home tomorrow and can't wait! I will be glad to have a T.V. again and my internet (and see my hubby of course). I have been hanging out in the Panera Bread or the library parking lots using their wifi. I will be able to answer emails and comment - it's going to be nice! Write soon! :)

More Progress

I'm in Florida and I've been stitching a little bit. Here's my latest progress on "Needlework Shop."

And here's my latest progress on "LH Neighborhood."

Hopefully, I'll be able to find some time tonight to stitch! Write later! :)

Needlework Shop Restart

I started over on 32 ct. Lambswool Jobelan to match "The Tea Shop," which I stitched last year. I frogged the border about ten times on my restart. I should have took my friend Debby's advice and put it away until today. But I'm stubborn. Anyway, here's my progress next to my "Tea Room."

I'm going to Florida tomorrow. I should have internet (hopefully), so I'll update again down there!

Another Start?

I don't know what's wrong with me lately! I can't stop starting new projects! I started CCN "Needlework Shop" last night. I'm not crazy about the fabric. The feel reminds me of Heatherfield, and I don't like Heatherfield because it makes my hands sweat. I'm thinking of putting it on a Q-Snap, or choosing a different fabric. I'm strange, I know, but I can't help it! :)

My Finished Scarf

Here's the finished scarf picture as promised! I don't know why I stopped knitting it before. It was a fun pattern!

Chevron scarf from the Last Minute Knitted Gifts book (using Julia's modifications)
Yarn: Artyarns Supermerino color #110
Started: 1/21/05 - Finished: 7/15/08

I promise to get back to stitching soon! I was just happy to get these old knitting UFO's finished! :) Write later!