Sunday, September 2, 2012

Stash and WIP's

Happy Sunday night!!!

I drove all the way to La Crosse, Wisconsin yesterday (3-1/2 drive) only to drive back home today.
Dan has a fishing tournament this coming weekend, I planned on going out in the boat all day with him today, only to find out last night that he could only pre-fish today by himself. geez! I wasn't going to fish, just sit and stitch or read. Good thing I did go for a ride in the boat late afternoon yesterday, after doing some shopping, would you like to see what I bought? Okay dokey

First up I visited Crosse Stitchery in downtown



Wicked Witch w/ 30ct cappuccino from WDW ( I didn't think that is right, but maybe for weeks it is) I'm not going with the called for Havanna, just because I'm stitching Something Wicked with that linen, The Boys Are back In Town freebie, but you had to buy the buttons, can't wait to start it. The other ones were clearance, yay! Love a good buy

Then it was on to the antique mall


A spool, old skeleton keys, and a grimey old oil can, that will make a awesome Halloween piece. I found the wool at a craft mall, couldn't pass up the bundle.


Here is a WIP...


Never Let You Go sampler, getting there slowly, very slowly


I started Christmas Garden a couple weeks ago, love it





Anna my friend from Madison RAK'd with a sampler I've been looking for a long time. We were shopping at Lynn's of Madison, I seen it and forgot to buy it.
The next time she came down she gave it to me, how sweet is that?!
I'm starting it tonight, right after I post this post




I bought 40ct Maritime, it calls for 40ct cream Newcastle. I'm going to use the called for DMC.

There are so many stitchy things calling my name, I better go get a jump on things

Goodnight!!

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22 comments:

Nan said...

Your WIP is looking great. Keep on stitching!

Samplers, Silks and Linens said...

I love what you are working on your new stash looks great - have fun stitching

Giovanna said...

Impressive new stash, and simply gorgeous WIPs - great going.

Catherine said...

Wow!! Great goodies and stitches!!

Barb said...

Great shopping goodies! Your sampler is looking so pretty.

Carol said...

What fun finds, Ranae! Love the wool bundle and I'm sure you'll find some fun ways to use it this fall.

Nice progress on your WIPs--Christmas Garden is such a lovely piece... Enjoy your Labor Day!

Shelly said...

Stashing is for what ails ya! That's too bad you didn't get to sit in the boat. Maybe next time! Love your new stash, and your finds too. Do you plan to put 'Christmas Garden' on Christmas Garden or an alphabet? I have this sampler too and haven't started yet! Have a great Labor Day!

Gabi said...

Beautiful new stash. Love your "never let you go" and your Christmas Garden is great looking too.

Debby said...

I love your stash! And your wip is gorgeous and on my list to!

Greetings from Debby

cucki said...

very sweet wip..happy stitching dear
sweet new stash.. xxx

Nancy said...

I love the WIP sampler. And new stash is always a good thing :) Nancy

Anonymous said...

Your WIPs are looking fabulous, Renae! Nice finds in both places!

Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day weekend!

Robin in Virginia

Laura said...

oh my goodness!!!! Such a lot of stitchy goodness! Your Heartstring Samplery piece is just amazing!!! HOpe I get to see it in person.

I can't wait for our retreat!!!!!

Julie said...

You've got some lovely projects on the go, nice stash haul, i love the little oil can - cute!

Zlata said...

I like your new stash!!!
And WIP design grows great!
Christmas Garden is so nice!
Congratulations with start of such beautiful designs!

Keeper of the Crowes said...

Stitching and stash is beautiful!!
Linda

Julie M said...

Good shopping finds! I've been looking for an oil can but haven't found one that I want yet.

Your stitching is beautiful! Keep plugging away at it and it'll be done before you know it!

BrendaS said...

Great post Ranae! Love your stash purchases and very nice progress on your sampler and Christmas Garden. I'm on the home stretch with my Christmas Garden! You will love working on it.

Very nice gift from Anna:)

JessB said...

Beautiful stitching as always!

Parsley said...

Goodies everywhere! WHOO HOO! Great stitching too by the way.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Glad to hear I'm not the only one whose a fishing widow.

Great new purchases and your WIPs look lovely.

Anne said...

Great new stash haul Ranae! Love those skeleton keys! What will you do with them? Got plans for them? Your WIP is lovely and I adore BBD's Christmas Garden! Great start!!