Feelin' Fickle!

Hi Everyone!  It has been a while!

After finishing SDW I have been very fickle with not knowing what to work on next.  I keep starting new projects but have not been that jazzed about stitching.  Maybe it is Spring fever?

I started on Scarlet Letter's Ellenor Wykcs with a small SAL group.  All the double running stitch seemed so foreign to me.

Then I worked a bit on N. Hinde from the Scarlet Letter.  This one seemed small and I thought "well, I should be able to finish that in a couple days"... NOT!  Working this one with some cherry Wildflowers silk.  

Next up, I went back to Gigi R's Saxony ATS.  I started this one also as a SAL back in October and have not gotten so far with it.  The colors are beautiful though....

Then, I came across another SAL on fb called Randje per week, a group from the Netherlands.  Looked like so much fun so I jumped right in!

And now I have jumped onto the American Quaker Band Sampler from the Scarlet Letter.  A small start but I am enjoying this one so far!

So what does it all mean??  Lots of WIPs!  

I also wanted to share with you the 'finished' finish of the moose parade.  My friend loved the stitching and decided instead of having it framed she wanted a pillow.  So I recommended, of course, our friend Carolina Stitcher Faye!   What a fantastic job she did!!  

And in an effort to do some Spring cleaning, I have started going through my stash to post up on Ebay.  I have posted up about 40 charts already which can be found here if you are interested in taking a look-see.  I have some very old charts from about 15 years ago, including some OOP.  I am amazed at how much I have... even duplicates!  Guess I liked some so much I got them twice!  lol!  

Thanks for visiting!   Enjoy the weekend and Happy Stitching!  xxxx

Lots of WIPs

Hi Everyone!    Another month is gone!  When did that happen?  :)

I am now having WIP overload.  With the holidays not so far away I am working on some extra pieces while trying to keep a hand in the projects already started!

First up is SDW.  I am working on the last few pages of this pattern so I know the end is not so far away.  I really want to finish it before year end....

Next is my start on GigiR's Saxony ATS.  The silks are just so amazing on this one.  I am using the Attic's silk conversion which includes so many different silks, Gumnuts, Gloriana, Belle Soie, and Dinky Dyes.  It is fun to try so many different ones.  I think so far my favorite is Belle Soie but they are all so gorgeous!  I am really amazed at how the one strand of silk covers so well.  

This past week I decided to try knitting up some scarves for holiday gifts.  I am definitely a beginner knitter, but found a pattern called the '2-hour' scarf!  The pattern can be found here.  And while it has so far taken me 8 hours and still counting I am enjoying it!  Two hours must be for the speed knitters!  lol! 

I had a very looooooong wait yesterday having my car repaired so I spent quite a few hours on it.  It is made using the Homespun Lion Brand yarn.  SO SOFT!

And last but not least, I have pulled the threads and linen to make Heartstring Samplery's Ever Blessed.  It is such a sweet SAL that Beth designed and is perfect for this time of year.  You can read more about the SAL and see Beth's finish here.  So I am already to go with 32 ct vintage buttercream and a combo of overdyed cottons.  I am looking forward to putting a few stitches in this weekend.  

A few weeks back I got to see a preview of the new movie About Time.  It is from the same people that did Love Actually (another fave of mine!) and you come away with that same kind of happy, feel-good feeling.  About Time made me smile, laugh, and cry, and stirred up memories from my own life.  I loved it and hope to get to it again while it is playing.  I hope you get to see it.  

This weekend I am going to New York City for a show and hope to get further on my WIPs!  

I hope whatever your plans you have a fantastic weekend!  

Keep stitching and smiling!  xxx

September Stitching

Wow!  A whole month has breezed right by!  Where did September go??

I have been giving my focus to SDW and finished a few more bands....

It almost looks like those deer are breathing fire!  

When I am stitching I cannot believe how long this sampler is!  If this continues into winter I could use it as a scarf!! 

I will forge ahead on SDW but will also make some time in my days for this beautiful sampler!!  The gorgeous Saxony by Gigi R!  I will be doing this one on 36 ct Lakeside Linen in Vintage Lentil with silks.  I am so very excited to be working with silks!  

This past month I also got to a book signing.... Michael Symon, Iron Chef and host on "The Chew"!   It was so fun to meet him, I just love his laugh!  The book is chock full of great recipes that look so easy to make.  Only 5 ingredients seem easy-breezy! :)  

And this is the latest book I just finished, in fact, today!  Another by one of my favorite authors, Elin Hilderbrand.  Silver Girl takes place on Nantucket.  I really enjoyed this one.. some drama, a little romance, and true blue friendships.  

And that about sums up my September!  I am so happy we are in my favorite season.  I love the crunch of leaves under my feet.  I wish you a wonderful week full of stitching and smiles!  Enjoy all the beautiful colors of Autumn!  xxxxx