Long Time, No Stitch

Where did April go?  It’s been such a long time.  I’ve been stitching some, but not nearly as much as I would like.

I’m happy to report that I have two more finishes, both from Blackbird Designs!  Looks like I’m going to need to schedule a finishing day real soon!

First - Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer Day...this was the companion piece to a class I took at Country Sampler two summers ago.

Next - Kindred Spirits...this was a club piece from the Country Sampler.  It’s been in my stash for awhile.  (Mad Tatter - look closely at the letters used, can you figure out what they stand for?)

Look at this awesome Etsy find!  It’s in pristine condition and now resides in my china cabinet!

Thanks for stopping by!

Spring Fling 2019

Last weekend was Stitchville’s Spring Fling with Blackbird Designs.  I’ll let the pictures do the talking!

One More Thing

Last weekend I took a class with Diane Fitzgerald during which we made these fun Whimsy Dolls.  We were supposed to bring ribbons or fabric to incorporate in the design.  I brought tatting!

Here are my dolls!

Thay can be worn on a necklace or perhaps made into a scissors fob.  Fun!

It’s April!

My how time flies!  I’m about to embark on an adventure but I didn’t tell you about my last adventure!

Two weeks ago, I spent the weekend in Madison, WI and took a class with the uncomparable Amy Mitten!  It was great to see her again.  It was great to see good friends again too.

The project we worked on was “Tour Van Holland.”

Amy brings a lot of models with her when she teaches, so there was lots of eye candy.

And the weekend wouldn’t have been complete without a little shopping at two of my favorite needlework stores!

What will my next adventure be?

Two Finishes!

It’s been a great stitchy weekend.

Cherry Hollow Farm Sampler from Stacy Nash is finished.  Per the instructions in the kit, I used walnut crystals to antique the sampler after I finished stitching it.

I also finished Le Poulet from Blackbird Designs.  This kit has been in my stash for a long time!

Sadly, the weekend is over...

Poor Neglected Blog

My Mother will be happy that I am posting.  I have stitched quite a bit since I last visited with you.  Of course it helped that I had two stitching retreats two weekends in a row.

This is a finish!  It’s called Hannah’s Brownstone and its from The Scarlett House.  This was a limited edition kit from Norden Crafts a few years ago.

This is an almost finished finish!  I’m saving the house for my upcoming stotching day at Stitchville. I can do the mindless filling in while visiting with friends.  This one is called Cherry Hollow Farm Sampler from Stacy Nash.  This was also a limited edition kit from Norden Crafts a few years ago.

And a WIP...Brick House Sampler from With Thy Needle and Thread.  I’m not a big fan of over one stitching, so I am stitching mine over two on 36 ct. Oaken.

And another WIP...well, not quite yet, but hopefully I will have progress to show very soon!

Carriage House Samplings Wild Roses

I’m shocked.  I have another finish and it’s only February 15th.  I started this piece last October.  It’s the second time I’ve stitched this design.  The first time, I stitched it for a friend and personalized it with her family’s initials and birthdates.  I loved the color of the linen and the threads and knew that I had to stitch it for myself.  Here it is:

The linen is 40ct Golden Promise and I think it is from Silkweaver.  The fibers are DMC (except for the black; I like to use Anchor black).  I personalized this in remembrance of my mother’s family.  Fischer was my grandmother’s maiden name; Nikosch was my grandfather’s name.  The first letter of their first names can be found at the top left and right.  Then down the left and right sides of the sampler are the initials for their ten children.  My mom’s initials are bottom right since she was the baby of the family.  I can’t wait to get this piece framed.

Check out this awesome find that I purchased on Etsy.  I just happened to do a random search and this finished piece popped up for a sweet price.  It is beautifully stitched Hardanger doily on Hardanger fabric.  I love the lacy edge!  I’m sure it was an estate sale find; the seller was here in Minnesota.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

The Table Next to My Stitching Chair

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