I'm Back!!

Finally, the New Year is here - and so am I!!   I know, at long last!!

I can't believe that its February!  Where has the time gone!

I've finally got some stitching going, but no photos yet.  There is a baby boom at the moment, with lots of my daughters friends having babies.  So I've started stitching, and I hope I can keep up!

I've done something new.  Here are some felt owls I have stitched.  Something I have always wanted to do.   The larger one has stick on eyes with eyelashes!

Hand Stitched Felt Owls.

There are some lovely Giveaways going on - do have a look at my side bar for them.  I'm also having a Giveaway to celebrate 3 years of blogging.  I'm slowly getting somethings together, so please be patient with me.  I will give you a date later on, so watch this space.

IHSW 21-23 February 2014.

Remember it's the IHSW stitching weekend starting on 21-23 February 2014.  So join in the fun and see what you can stitch over the weekend.  Remember to share what you have done.

[Sorry, I got the wrong dates.  I originally put 14-16 February 2014, but it should be 21-23 February 2014.]

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Valentine's Day is on Friday and I have spotted some lovely freebie charts that you might like.

Loving Postman is a DMC freebie chart which can be found here.

Be My Valentine by Lucie Heaton can be found on Cyberstitchers here.

Happy Valentine Bees by Lesley Teare can be found here.

Bunny Valentine heart can be found here.

DMC Hearts and Flowers Cushion can be found here.

Happy Stitching Everyone.

It's almost Christmas!!!

First of all I want to say Welcome to all my new followers.

Yes, I can say that I have been busy stitching!!  I know, it's about time!

While my husband was away, I got out my sewing machine.  I can now show you the OakHaven Owl cushion I've been planning to make for some time.  And here it is.

 

I'm so pleased with how it's turned out.  

I've also finally made up "The Prairie Schooler" Christmas designs I have been stitching for a few years.  I'm looking forward to seeing them on the Christmas Tree this year.  Here are a few photos of them.

I've also made some Christmas bell shaped ornaments with two Margaret Sherry designs in them.

Two bell shaped Christmas Tree decorations.

Hanging up the Christmas Stocking.

A present for you.

And lastly here is a WIP from one of the new Christmas cuties designs by Margaret Sherry from Cross Stitch Crazy magazine.  I just need to do the out lining and make up the card.

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Christmas Freebies

A complimentary design  called "Seven Pines" can be found at the Little House Needleworks Blog, chart here and key here.

Here is a lovely little Christmas Owl I found at Holly's Hobbies.  The pdf can be found here.  For other freebies at Holly's Hobbies you can find them here.

Here is another design I thought you might like of Elk, which can be found here.

 And here again is Elk, which can be found here.

All the parts of "Positive Thinking" - can be found here.  Just scroll down for earlier parts.

 

Mary's Sampler II by Plum Street Samplers.

Mary's Sampler by Plum Street Samplers is now complete.

Here are all the links:-

Details can be found here, and here.

Mary's Sampler Part 1.

Mary's Sampler Part 2.

Mary's Sampler Part 3.

Mary's Sampler Part 4.

Mary's Sampler Part 5.

Mary's Sampler Part 6.

Mary's Sampler Part 7.

Mary's Sampler Part 8.

Mary's Sampler Part 9 (last).

Happy Stitching Everyone.

Owls, Christmas Cards and Friends.

Tonia Pappan has been having a Christmas Party at OakHaven Designs Group.  She has been giving away Christmas designs to member, but for one day only.  I could not resist stitching the 3rd gift, which was given out on my birthday.  And you can see now why I loved it so much - Owls!

This design was the 3rd Gift at the Christmas Party. It's not available now.

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I have received another Birthday gift from my dear friend Jan, who also knows that I love owls.

"Bags of Character" for the National Trust.

Inside this little owl storage pouch is a handy lightweight tote bag, which you can clip onto your handbag or keys.  Such a handy gift to have around.  Thank you so much Jan.  

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I have received a lovely cross stitch Christmas Card from my dear friend Mary Grace in Malta.  In fact I also have last years on display as well.  Thank you so much Mary Grace.

"Snowman" 2011.

"Santa" 2010

It was only last month Mary Grace had her birthday and I sent her a little gift, which she stitched up in no time for her Christmas tree.  It's so cute!

A Joan Elliot design.

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I have another friend Jayne who love Meerkats.  So I stitched her a Hobbycraft kit by Mouseloft of two Meerkats, waiting for Santa.  I'm sure she will love it.

Here's a close up of the meerkats.

Well, I hope you are now ready for Christmas, it's not long now.  It's only a week to go!!

Have a lovely week-end.

Happy Stitching Everyone

Birthday!!

It's a special day for me today!  You've guessed it, its my birthday!

I've received some lovely presents and cards, that I must share some of them with you.

But first I must say thank you to all my dear friends who sent me birthday greetings.

The first card is from my good friend Mary Grace in Malta.  Stitched in my favourite colours.

Cross Stitch Card from Mary Grace.

And from my friend Janet a decoupage card.

My daughter bought me a lovely gift to hang up at Christmas.

OWLS

Close up of Owl.

She knows I love owls.  And also something to eat.

A gingerbread Owl.

I finally got the present I asked for last year - a lamp to stitch by at night.  So now I have no excuses not to stitch in the evenings!

Until next time, Happy Stitching.

August Owl finished and a Day Trip

Hello Everyone and welcome to my new followers.

I have finished my Oakhaven August Owl SAL.  I can't believe that there are only four to go and then it will be finished!!  How time has flown this year.  And here's a picture of what it looks like so far.

Oakhaven Owl SAL

August Owl

Here are the links for OakHaven Designs Blog and the OakHaven Designs Yahoo Group.

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Day Trip

I've been to Coventry on a day trip on Saturday.  And as you all know me so well, my camera was at the ready and I took lots of pictures.  Here are just a few of what I took.  The first picture shows old and new parts of the city.  The last two shows picture of Coventry Cathedral, Old and New, Inside and Outside.  At least the weather was kind to us and it did not rain.

Coventry

Coventry Cathedral - Old and New

Coventry Cathedral

Top left: "The Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane".  

Top right: "The Tapestry of Christ in Glory.  

Bottom left: "The bronze Statue of St Michael and the Devil.  

Bottom right: "The Baptistery Window and Font".

PS.  My flowers are looking even better now that the lilies have come out.  And here's a picture for you to see.

Happy Stitching Everyone

A quick finish!

I can't believe it myself!  I've already finished my July Owl!  And here it is.  Isn't it good when things go well.  Now I will have to wait until August to get the next chart!

July Owl

OakHaven Designs - January - July

Now, I wonder what I will do next?  Shall I start something else, or finished something I have already started?  You will have to wait until next time!!!

Happy Stitching Everyone

WIPS and Lots of Giveaways!!

First of all I want to say "Welcome" to my new followers.  I'm always pleasantly surprised to see so many  people following me.  Thank You All.   

I have finally finished my OakHaven Designs Group June Owl SAL and will shortly be starting the July Owl.  

Here are what they look like so far.

June Owl

OakHaven Owl SAL

I've also move on a little bit further with the, "Little Lace Learning Hardanger SAL", by Abi Gurden at

"The Stitch Specialists" Yahoo Group.  Just need to finish the bottom section before I start cutting out the middles and start the needle weaving.

Lots of Giveaways

I've been amazed at how many Giveaways there has been recently.
I now post them on my right hand sidebar for all to see.
But as there has been so many, I've listed them below.
Do check them out.

!Happiness is cross stitching!

Lynn B is having a Giveaway, which ends 31 July 2011.

Teresa is having a Giveaway at "Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches". The winner will be announced on Monday 18 July 2011.

Lori at "Notforgotten Farm" is having a Giveaway. The draw will be held on Wednesday 20 July 2011.

Parsley is have a Giveaway at "Seasons Of My Mind". The draw will take place on 25 July 2011. Please note for US residents only.

Valerie is having a Giveaway at "A Shenandoah Sampler". The Giveaway will close on 25 July 2011. The winner will be chosen the next day.

Jennifer is having a Giveaway at "Feathers in the Nest". The draw ends 6 August 2011.

June is having a Giveaway at "Butterfly Wings", to celebrate her first blog. The draw ends on 12 August 2011.

Happy Stitching Everyone