Nicole's Needlework

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Wonderful Birthday Surprise!

I opened the mailbox and saw a package. I was confused at first, I didn't think I had ordered anything. I opened it up and it was a very sweet birthday (which was on the 1st) gift from Amy.

Included was a pincushion that Amy stitched and finished beautifully and a cut of very pretty 40 ct. Meadow Rue Lakeside Linen (my favorite) and four packs of #28 needles. She really spoiled me! Thank you so much Amy!! I love it all!

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Thursday, November 08, 2012

Block Eight

I'm still working on VoHRH. Here is my start on block number eight. This block is pretty much solid stitching, so it's going to take me awhile.

40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune, NPI silks (1 over 2)
I'm really looking forward to this weekend - it seems like it has been a really long week.

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Thursday, November 01, 2012

Hawk Run School House

Hawk Run School House, a photo by Nicole's Needlework on Flickr.

I got block 11 finished up the other day! Hope you all had a fun Halloween. My boys were all ninjas. They had a blast. I also wanted to say how sorry I am for those who suffered damage and power outages during Sandy. I hope all is repaired and restored soon!

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Sweet Gift from Charlene

Sweet Gift from Charlene, a photo by Nicole's Needlework on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Charlene gave me this sweet pincushion at Myrtle Beach. She is just too kind to all her friends! Thanks again Charlene!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

UFO

I decided to pull out Village of Hawk Run Hollow yesterday. I haven't worked on in it over a year. I'm glad I got it back out because I'm loving it again.

40 ct. Sand Dune, NPI (1 over 2)
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Myrtle Beach

I had so much fun in Myrtle Beach! The time went by way too fast. It was so great to see my old friends and meet new ones. The weather was gorgeous pretty much the whole time I was there...

Only, I didn't get down to the beach much. I was too busy chatting and stitching. I worked on Charlotte Clayton a little bit...

40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune, NPI (1 over 2)

And I worked on a very sweet freebie that Tanya (The Scarlett House) designed for us.

25 ct. Vintage Country Mocha, DMC (1 over 1)

I also picked up Christmastide from Tanya's booth (which I'm sad to say I don't have any pictures of) and this sweet little needlework set.

Amy, once again put together a wonderful retreat and I can't wait for next year. I'll leave you with a picture of the goodies from our registration pack. It was chock full of great things! If you're reading this Amy, thanks again for all you do! I only wish I had gotten more pictures (all that talking and stitching got in the way)! :)

Friday, October 12, 2012

A Little Stitching and an Early Present!

I decided to start Margaret Cottam after I finished Mary Roe. I only stitched a little bit because I wasn't sure if I was liking the linen I chose for it. It's much lighter than the called for linen.

40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter, WDW & GAST (1 over 2)
After stitching a motif, I think I'm going to like it. I also worked on Ann Priest a little bit...

40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter, GAST (1 over 2)
My early birthday/Christmas present is the new iPad. My kids had pretty much taken over my old iPad and I really missed having one all to myself. So my very sweet dh took me shopping today. My birthday is still weeks away, but I wanted something for when I go to Myrtle Beach. I'm so happy with it!