tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92210089298295065212024-03-13T23:45:54.722-05:00Stitch by StitchRanaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.comBlogger597125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-80485956916784941472016-11-19T11:55:00.001-06:002016-11-19T11:56:49.138-06:00A couple finishesHappy Saturday!!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bvSNPK6L1Wo/WDCSK5OXxmI/AAAAAAAAHrY/2ZiAi0EDptI/s640/blogger-image-802892064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bvSNPK6L1Wo/WDCSK5OXxmI/AAAAAAAAHrY/2ZiAi0EDptI/s640/blogger-image-802892064.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Harvest Keeper by Plum Street Samplers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZkkiISXC6M/WDCSJSiszOI/AAAAAAAAHrU/FkHGivhqsT0/s640/blogger-image--559936389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZkkiISXC6M/WDCSJSiszOI/AAAAAAAAHrU/FkHGivhqsT0/s640/blogger-image--559936389.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Salem Remembered by The Primitive Needle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4xy6ZIEWpnI/WDCSIDC4LLI/AAAAAAAAHrQ/MDMZ2H3sCmo/s640/blogger-image--1297170545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4xy6ZIEWpnI/WDCSIDC4LLI/AAAAAAAAHrQ/MDMZ2H3sCmo/s640/blogger-image--1297170545.jpg"></a></div></div>Lady of the Flag by Mirabilia </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stitching on 32ct summer sky linen, I started this on July 1st</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm loving it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a blessed Thanksgiving!</div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-57564661112232897972016-11-11T13:59:00.001-06:002016-11-11T13:59:20.385-06:00A late Halloween postHi Alł, <div><br></div><div>I had two pieces framed this summer..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FJR49NG6bkE/WCYjF2XuWsI/AAAAAAAAHqs/eMxmBH3ipcs/s640/blogger-image-1163582034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FJR49NG6bkE/WCYjF2XuWsI/AAAAAAAAHqs/eMxmBH3ipcs/s640/blogger-image-1163582034.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This one on top is by Prairie Moon, Thine is the Trick and the Treat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I believe I stitched it on 32ct Eek linen with black silk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mHTQDRKWLuk/WCYjEmd6faI/AAAAAAAAHqo/MTMFtLHZmPM/s640/blogger-image-960291789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mHTQDRKWLuk/WCYjEmd6faI/AAAAAAAAHqo/MTMFtLHZmPM/s640/blogger-image-960291789.jpg"></a></div>Away We Ride by Blackbird Designs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JpINP9zmVtM/WCYjDZdQLKI/AAAAAAAAHqk/rDtzszVf_kA/s640/blogger-image--494604223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JpINP9zmVtM/WCYjDZdQLKI/AAAAAAAAHqk/rDtzszVf_kA/s640/blogger-image--494604223.jpg"></a></div>I recently finished The Boys Are Back in Town. If was a free chart with the purchase of the buttons by Just Another Button Company</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kELj5wnoJUs/WCYjCc-tfKI/AAAAAAAAHqg/lNbfiQWRDmg/s640/blogger-image-500259916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kELj5wnoJUs/WCYjCc-tfKI/AAAAAAAAHqg/lNbfiQWRDmg/s640/blogger-image-500259916.jpg"></a></div>I stitched and finished into a little pillow, Giving Thanks by Notforgotten Farms </div><div>I have a couple more finishes and whole of lot of fresh starts, so stay tuned..</div><div>Have a terrific weekend!</div><div>Tata</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-13143923557333572982016-06-10T15:14:00.001-05:002016-06-10T15:14:16.033-05:00Red Deer SamplerHappy Friday<div><br></div><div>I finally finished Red Deer Sampler by Gigi</div><div>A reproduction sampler from 1861-1866?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33CQLK38fUY/V1sflrLAQMI/AAAAAAAAHnc/mhhegAdpJJg/s640/blogger-image-1276998554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33CQLK38fUY/V1sflrLAQMI/AAAAAAAAHnc/mhhegAdpJJg/s640/blogger-image-1276998554.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stitched it on 36ct confederate grey linen with GA threads </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I believe I started it on January 1st 2015 with lots of other starts, WIPs and finishes </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">in between stitching it </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great weekend!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-22538016890274723562016-05-11T15:10:00.001-05:002016-05-11T15:10:02.392-05:00LibertyHappy Hump day!!<div><br></div><div>Wednesday WIP day finish</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-66sOQ32cBHw/VzORlAzGBgI/AAAAAAAAHmw/jfGeLxYp2Es/s640/blogger-image-508583850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-66sOQ32cBHw/VzORlAzGBgI/AAAAAAAAHmw/jfGeLxYp2Es/s640/blogger-image-508583850.jpg"></a></div>Liberty by Prairie Moon, sorry! It's a OOP</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sz27kChaiLI/VzORhBz_w_I/AAAAAAAAHmk/9aOIEzJH56c/s640/blogger-image--1789282529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sz27kChaiLI/VzORhBz_w_I/AAAAAAAAHmk/9aOIEzJH56c/s640/blogger-image--1789282529.jpg"></a></div>I filled it with sawdust. I let it sit by my sewing machine for a few days, soooo scared to sew it.</div><div>But it was easier then I thought and also come out better then I ever expected</div><div><br></div><div>I forgot to add a shop down the road from The Stitchery Nook that we visited a few weeks ago</div><div><br></div><div> Ewe and Eye Woolens and Such in Osage, Iowa</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iLFz4kkBtUc/VzORiShLsbI/AAAAAAAAHmo/mZzVF0zszt4/s640/blogger-image-11978964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iLFz4kkBtUc/VzORiShLsbI/AAAAAAAAHmo/mZzVF0zszt4/s640/blogger-image-11978964.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Rug hooking, punch needle and wool appliqué patterns and supplies</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kwUAbH4uonE/VzORjlQjTgI/AAAAAAAAHms/HPJzVanVyQ4/s640/blogger-image--580655494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kwUAbH4uonE/VzORjlQjTgI/AAAAAAAAHms/HPJzVanVyQ4/s640/blogger-image--580655494.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The models were awesome </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OayleJXOwIw/VzORmWK8MdI/AAAAAAAAHm0/FGZWbeQnzuk/s640/blogger-image--325898080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OayleJXOwIw/VzORmWK8MdI/AAAAAAAAHm0/FGZWbeQnzuk/s640/blogger-image--325898080.jpg"></a></div><br></div>It was so fascinating...like I need another hole in my head, awwww what's one more, lol</div><div>I did buy some wool for finishing and a Stacy Nash kitted design</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">That's all for today </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>Thanks for visiting </div><div>Ranae</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-1703268519426466252016-05-01T12:14:00.001-05:002016-05-01T12:16:17.390-05:00Retreat centerHappy May Day!!<div><br></div><div>Last weekend 7 of us stayed upstairs above The Stitchery Nook in Osage, Iowa. In a later post...when I was there I took pictures of the shop, there were others staying up there. Sherry showed us a little bit, but I didn't want to impose taking photos. </div><div>Here's the upstairs, it sleeps up to 15, has four bathrooms, nice comfy chairs, well stocked kitchen with utensils,pans, and dishes, body soap and shampoo in the bathrooms, Ott lights, (table and floor) one with big magnifer. There is also a quilt shop and other shopping plus a fabulous restaurant like two doors down called Teluwat. </div><div>We had a blast, I think we laughed more then anything. Thanks to Anna, Terry, Jackie, Lois, Julie and Linda for a fabulous, recharging weekend</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N_QXLEPlimU/VyY5TtKOaCI/AAAAAAAAHlU/ZLUb_xd4r3M/s640/blogger-image-2005734113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N_QXLEPlimU/VyY5TtKOaCI/AAAAAAAAHlU/ZLUb_xd4r3M/s640/blogger-image-2005734113.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The kitchen is open to the right</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next photo is the big room, with only seven of us we stayed in the main room, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We shared tables to stay close, ear reach of everyone and close to the food</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Clearly everyone can have their own table, it is light and airy</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C3egsZOnh3w/VyY5QNsVx0I/AAAAAAAAHlI/ZdbPeyL76zw/s640/blogger-image--180114990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C3egsZOnh3w/VyY5QNsVx0I/AAAAAAAAHlI/ZdbPeyL76zw/s640/blogger-image--180114990.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hSg5-yC44ck/VyY5SYpLB7I/AAAAAAAAHlQ/27OrExhfJmA/s640/blogger-image-155588544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hSg5-yC44ck/VyY5SYpLB7I/AAAAAAAAHlQ/27OrExhfJmA/s640/blogger-image-155588544.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P0Ns9t3v75Q/VyY5V2xIzEI/AAAAAAAAHlc/2vI8PpjlHE8/s640/blogger-image-907088223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P0Ns9t3v75Q/VyY5V2xIzEI/AAAAAAAAHlc/2vI8PpjlHE8/s640/blogger-image-907088223.jpg"></a></div></div>It is newly remodeled, and a perfect place to stay. Liz and Sherry (owners of the upstairs and the shop)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">are totally wonderful. We booked for next year already. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I finally found Liberty at a shop in Elkader, Iowa, (pit stop on the way)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I kitted it up at The Stitchery Nook and even started it </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P5c3hSdAJLk/VyY5U3Iw9JI/AAAAAAAAHlY/uzsJJ-f1KJg/s640/blogger-image--979358526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P5c3hSdAJLk/VyY5U3Iw9JI/AAAAAAAAHlY/uzsJJ-f1KJg/s640/blogger-image--979358526.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>And still stitching on it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l7qXhHeMEg/VyY5RZfRLZI/AAAAAAAAHlM/yufNURKmFXU/s640/blogger-image-1092539563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l7qXhHeMEg/VyY5RZfRLZI/AAAAAAAAHlM/yufNURKmFXU/s640/blogger-image-1092539563.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>It's a cloudy lazy Sunday, time for a nap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tata</div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-48573007544779744782016-04-11T10:23:00.001-05:002016-04-11T10:23:05.698-05:00Two sawdust pillows... finishedHappy Monday!!<div><br></div><div>I finished making two sawdust pillows last night. </div><div>The material in the background is what I used for the backing, both like corduroy</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-540Lu8hq_PQ/VwvBU7dbXAI/AAAAAAAAHkY/m4To2MLFukc/s640/blogger-image--1828554337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-540Lu8hq_PQ/VwvBU7dbXAI/AAAAAAAAHkY/m4To2MLFukc/s640/blogger-image--1828554337.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Penny Harvest by Tree of Life Samplings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GTx5Z9eA77U/VwvBWLvRPJI/AAAAAAAAHkc/Qh6X9NOACYg/s640/blogger-image--1585984721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GTx5Z9eA77U/VwvBWLvRPJI/AAAAAAAAHkc/Qh6X9NOACYg/s640/blogger-image--1585984721.jpg"></a></div>Penny Pumpkin by Scarlett House</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">They are ready for my fall basket</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm planning on going to the Welcome Stitchery in Crystal Lake this week for their sale.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I need to get linen for Lady of the Flag by Mirabilia</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It's been recently popping up and for a very good price. I happen to find it in an old stash box, yay me! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great work week</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Peace Out ✌️</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-50098513290616601102016-03-30T10:23:00.001-05:002016-03-30T10:27:45.106-05:00Penny HarvestGood Morning,<br><div> <div>I finished another WIP. I started this last October. I bought the pattern at Inspire Me Retreat and just now got it stitched. I'm thinking maybe a flatfold finish. I stitched it on cocoa linen, but the photo shows much lighter color. I love the colors in this. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A2KClxMOxso/VvvvZzopMEI/AAAAAAAAHj0/y9X9ej5bt5U/s640/blogger-image--1276633836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A2KClxMOxso/VvvvZzopMEI/AAAAAAAAHj0/y9X9ej5bt5U/s640/blogger-image--1276633836.jpg"></a></div>Penny Harvest by Jan @ Tree of Life Samplings. </div><div>Thank you for putting out charts I just can't resist, lol </div></div><div>Keep up the great work, Jan</div><div><br></div><div>Here's Penny America Jan also designed. I stitched this years ago, one of my favorites</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mw2eApLGatQ/VvvvbBQOTtI/AAAAAAAAHj4/XLkmFhsb0Rg/s640/blogger-image--882419743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mw2eApLGatQ/VvvvbBQOTtI/AAAAAAAAHj4/XLkmFhsb0Rg/s640/blogger-image--882419743.jpg"></a></div>It's trying to rain here this morning, I hope it's sunny where you live. I love rain, it gives me more time to stitch and less yard work, doh!!!! </div><div>I've really been getting my WIP's done. I have been focusing on one at a time. I didn't realize I could finish them faster then skipping from one WIP to another, ok well I did but don't tell anyone, ha </div><div>I've been good not to start anything, but it's killing me!!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Make time to stitch today and everyday ✂️</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-86449346234008154012016-03-26T16:30:00.001-05:002016-03-26T16:30:46.074-05:00I'm a proud finisherGood evening!!<div><br></div><div>I have to share my project bag I made this afternoon. I absolutely love it, and it was sew easy.</div><div>I watched Vonna from The Twisted Stitcher tutorials, so all of her instructions gets the credits. </div><div>Sorry! I can't get a hyperlink. </div><div>It's not perfect, but I'm sure they will get better with each one I make.</div><div>This one measures 11 x 13, perfect for my stitchy projects</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zZjKjt1KAAU/Vvb_hO_RRYI/AAAAAAAAHjc/WbQIiz-VKrI/s640/blogger-image--702224685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zZjKjt1KAAU/Vvb_hO_RRYI/AAAAAAAAHjc/WbQIiz-VKrI/s640/blogger-image--702224685.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9UsHUAmyHzM/Vvb_f_upE4I/AAAAAAAAHjY/ceInytCGZl0/s640/blogger-image--780777795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9UsHUAmyHzM/Vvb_f_upE4I/AAAAAAAAHjY/ceInytCGZl0/s640/blogger-image--780777795.jpg"></a></div>I'm off for some dinner, I'm so famished, but I worked hard, haha </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think it took me about 1-1/2 hrs from fresh start to total finish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wish everyone Easter Blessings!!</div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-75770400620996380712016-03-18T09:09:00.001-05:002016-03-18T09:18:35.185-05:00Two finishes, Two WIP's<div><br></div>Good morning!!<div><br></div><div>The first finish </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cUqDomPS8Ak/VuwMHdKqMwI/AAAAAAAAHi8/dLknBZdTsBk/s640/blogger-image-1030363341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cUqDomPS8Ak/VuwMHdKqMwI/AAAAAAAAHi8/dLknBZdTsBk/s640/blogger-image-1030363341.jpg"></a></div>Book of Spells by Goode Huswife, sorry I can't remember the linen </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Next one is by The Scarlett House </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suJg3X7wTC8/VuwMEG1g-wI/AAAAAAAAHiw/bS9g_uigTAk/s640/blogger-image-1317055982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suJg3X7wTC8/VuwMEG1g-wI/AAAAAAAAHiw/bS9g_uigTAk/s640/blogger-image-1317055982.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A Few Favorite Things </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stitched on 40ct Aztec Red linen </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm going to TRY to finish into a pin keep later, hopefully I won't forget to add the buttons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm going to try to finish this one next, love the colors </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEgaH6234F4/VuwMGaiXt0I/AAAAAAAAHi4/gYTJppTvpXc/s640/blogger-image--1663943674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEgaH6234F4/VuwMGaiXt0I/AAAAAAAAHi4/gYTJppTvpXc/s640/blogger-image--1663943674.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Penny Harvest by Tree of Life Samplings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found this one started when I was entering my Mary Garry's Sewing Cabin charts in my xstitch app</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--2v1l_lCKbo/VuwMFFTkafI/AAAAAAAAHi0/hBup6Vdoq5A/s640/blogger-image-87791034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--2v1l_lCKbo/VuwMFFTkafI/AAAAAAAAHi0/hBup6Vdoq5A/s640/blogger-image-87791034.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> A Present for Sewing Well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sorry! It's kind of crumbled from stitching in hand</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stitching on 30ct cream linen band</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have an awesome stitchy weekend!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-81562443502642785452016-03-09T15:39:00.001-06:002016-03-09T15:39:37.831-06:00Moonlit GardenHello!!<div><br><div>I finished Moonlit Garden</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z10w3dTbTdg/VuCYGELPIwI/AAAAAAAAHiU/lVMAngS2tB8/s640/blogger-image-1576856850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z10w3dTbTdg/VuCYGELPIwI/AAAAAAAAHiU/lVMAngS2tB8/s640/blogger-image-1576856850.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">By Blackbird Designs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a couple WIPs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thYUnOVrRo0/VuCYDje78sI/AAAAAAAAHiM/apeL_hBMtAE/s640/blogger-image--118773750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thYUnOVrRo0/VuCYDje78sI/AAAAAAAAHiM/apeL_hBMtAE/s640/blogger-image--118773750.jpg"></a></div>Red Deer Sampler by Gigi</div><br></div><div>And...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8G5w5YfIHrY/VuCYE8q4vJI/AAAAAAAAHiQ/fLuAb2r8C6s/s640/blogger-image--648501677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8G5w5YfIHrY/VuCYE8q4vJI/AAAAAAAAHiQ/fLuAb2r8C6s/s640/blogger-image--648501677.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Autumn on Lazy Bear Mountain by Kathy Barrick, loving this one a whole lot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That's it for now, I gotta save some for another day </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm pretty sure my next finish will be Book of Spells</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tata</div><br></div></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-17890193581627951922016-03-07T09:42:00.001-06:002016-03-07T10:49:19.497-06:00Long time, No blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello!! All my awesome talented stitchy friends,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I haven't shared anything since Thanksgiving. I have so many things going that I'm not making any progress on any one project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I did finish Stacy Nash, Colonial Homestead Pinkeep Drum</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BXFW8ajM6q4/Vt2hNtvTslI/AAAAAAAAHho/mbPrhclNl-A/s640/blogger-image-1988672206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BXFW8ajM6q4/Vt2hNtvTslI/AAAAAAAAHho/mbPrhclNl-A/s640/blogger-image-1988672206.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKtsatYg2Lk/Vt2hQoaTBpI/AAAAAAAAHh0/wh3XSR_IdH8/s640/blogger-image--1994595137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKtsatYg2Lk/Vt2hQoaTBpI/AAAAAAAAHh0/wh3XSR_IdH8/s640/blogger-image--1994595137.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8tbV_gLse9s/Vt2hR1NNn1I/AAAAAAAAHh4/cW9S4BBrSkw/s640/blogger-image--38052302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8tbV_gLse9s/Vt2hR1NNn1I/AAAAAAAAHh4/cW9S4BBrSkw/s640/blogger-image--38052302.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anna and I made something for each other, for Christmas rather then give more to stitch, lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She sewed me this quilt bag made with blackbird design fabrics and stitched a little Just Nan mouse </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eUS_5O5Iddc/Vt2hOy1ZA3I/AAAAAAAAHhs/OFMZho2dQn4/s640/blogger-image-943457309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eUS_5O5Iddc/Vt2hOy1ZA3I/AAAAAAAAHhs/OFMZho2dQn4/s640/blogger-image-943457309.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-82zcgbx6COE/Vt2hMmU2hlI/AAAAAAAAHhk/cP17QCCD_t8/s640/blogger-image--723226781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-82zcgbx6COE/Vt2hMmU2hlI/AAAAAAAAHhk/cP17QCCD_t8/s640/blogger-image--723226781.jpg"></a></div>I just adore them. I have mousey sitting in my wood box keeping me company while I stitch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is what I made Anna </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S3urESv1rT4/Vt2hPxJ_tVI/AAAAAAAAHhw/F8Jz9rQ8qbU/s640/blogger-image--584473966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S3urESv1rT4/Vt2hPxJ_tVI/AAAAAAAAHhw/F8Jz9rQ8qbU/s640/blogger-image--584473966.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Isabella from The Primitive Hare is the designer</div>I found this in the 2015 Christmas issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I packed it with sawdust. I love the smell of sawdust in a finish. I always forget to add a little lavender</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll be back another day with some WIPs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tata</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-44989974764994808942015-11-25T09:39:00.001-06:002015-11-25T09:39:28.885-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1n0K5YSITp4/VlXWLxEk2kI/AAAAAAAAHgQ/PkKT77dlxIk/s1600/FB_IMG_1448254120091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1n0K5YSITp4/VlXWLxEk2kI/AAAAAAAAHgQ/PkKT77dlxIk/s320/FB_IMG_1448254120091.jpg"> </a> </div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-44029621214107527852015-11-23T09:09:00.001-06:002015-11-23T09:09:21.275-06:00Snowy day<div>But first I have a finish...</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XgYx0uhF2_4/VlMsIPqSkvI/AAAAAAAAHf0/jIF_8TZ4CZc/s640/blogger-image--1435866581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XgYx0uhF2_4/VlMsIPqSkvI/AAAAAAAAHf0/jIF_8TZ4CZc/s640/blogger-image--1435866581.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Heartland Sampler by The Scarlett House.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tanya had an event earlier this year and this was the sampler she created for us Midwestern folks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love everything about it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are a few WIPs I'm working on </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oNTgXMwIs_U/VlMsEWtM4TI/AAAAAAAAHfc/JzHd4NsDwIA/s640/blogger-image--716519764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oNTgXMwIs_U/VlMsEWtM4TI/AAAAAAAAHfc/JzHd4NsDwIA/s640/blogger-image--716519764.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c096JzLWIK8/VlMsFXAwhiI/AAAAAAAAHfk/cPE01mKchDU/s640/blogger-image--345711021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c096JzLWIK8/VlMsFXAwhiI/AAAAAAAAHfk/cPE01mKchDU/s640/blogger-image--345711021.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l7tbb_LGzx4/VlMsDZJaHkI/AAAAAAAAHfU/JBTvQJMwCS0/s640/blogger-image--639329891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l7tbb_LGzx4/VlMsDZJaHkI/AAAAAAAAHfU/JBTvQJMwCS0/s640/blogger-image--639329891.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Got snow??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lA-xCVOgFGw/VlMsB-WiXWI/AAAAAAAAHfM/1a21wVFXyQ8/s640/blogger-image--962614664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lA-xCVOgFGw/VlMsB-WiXWI/AAAAAAAAHfM/1a21wVFXyQ8/s640/blogger-image--962614664.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We did,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My daughter and grand kiddies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our first snow was very accumulated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is only half of it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ayIjBnqjW9A/VlMsGeDmv9I/AAAAAAAAHfs/eHQTwYRysTs/s640/blogger-image-1227466708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ayIjBnqjW9A/VlMsGeDmv9I/AAAAAAAAHfs/eHQTwYRysTs/s640/blogger-image-1227466708.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Happy Holidays!!</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-57753909157949036452015-11-01T09:16:00.001-06:002015-11-01T09:18:01.218-06:00Just Fall StuffGood Sunday morning to all <div><br></div><div>I'm a few days late...</div><div>So getting back to the Count Me Inspired retreat in Shipshewana</div><div><br></div><div>Each night we found a treat on our space </div><div>We have a beautiful wooden chart holder, with a magnet for your needle</div><div>A colorful bag with finishing a FOB for it, with matching thread, awesome!!</div><div>And a Just Another Button Company kit to make a spoolkeep </div><div>Fun!!!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X4kj3fkldXg/VjYsZJaD8PI/AAAAAAAAHcs/kaNK8s08nBc/s640/blogger-image-614749700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X4kj3fkldXg/VjYsZJaD8PI/AAAAAAAAHcs/kaNK8s08nBc/s640/blogger-image-614749700.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>I bought stash <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-omWHGfbKwGo/VjYscc-MYWI/AAAAAAAAHc8/TG3erq5cWZ8/s640/blogger-image-975572272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-omWHGfbKwGo/VjYscc-MYWI/AAAAAAAAHc8/TG3erq5cWZ8/s640/blogger-image-975572272.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And started Penny Harvest of course </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U0xDwOPVv5E/VjYsX6h9xuI/AAAAAAAAHck/67VLtPAgOig/s640/blogger-image--890869214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U0xDwOPVv5E/VjYsX6h9xuI/AAAAAAAAHck/67VLtPAgOig/s640/blogger-image--890869214.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jan had some models set up in the store </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The new Penny Harvest I started is on the right side </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6b0e5Lwv4a8/VjYsanwNsrI/AAAAAAAAHc0/Qdg1FzEnG8g/s640/blogger-image-2142162194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6b0e5Lwv4a8/VjYsanwNsrI/AAAAAAAAHc0/Qdg1FzEnG8g/s640/blogger-image-2142162194.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jan finished a model and bought that fabulous cutting board at the antique store to mount it on, in the middle of the photo, love the cut out heart.</div>Here are just a few other snaps of the store set up </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eCBuIhqUgvI/VjYsd9Xb6pI/AAAAAAAAHdE/Hg_ZKc1JznE/s640/blogger-image--1987406834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eCBuIhqUgvI/VjYsd9Xb6pI/AAAAAAAAHdE/Hg_ZKc1JznE/s640/blogger-image--1987406834.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JdADRIqNVZ4/VjYsmm4ZJfI/AAAAAAAAHd0/Ybv8vClXxEQ/s640/blogger-image-849793042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JdADRIqNVZ4/VjYsmm4ZJfI/AAAAAAAAHd0/Ybv8vClXxEQ/s640/blogger-image-849793042.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3mTXsFHGKZo/VjYsg3YH3yI/AAAAAAAAHdU/BgOtIX8YXjM/s640/blogger-image-1302752398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3mTXsFHGKZo/VjYsg3YH3yI/AAAAAAAAHdU/BgOtIX8YXjM/s640/blogger-image-1302752398.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rLclXDAlyf8/VjYsjVNG3YI/AAAAAAAAHdk/hQCuLuZzTBg/s640/blogger-image-1410556895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rLclXDAlyf8/VjYsjVNG3YI/AAAAAAAAHdk/hQCuLuZzTBg/s640/blogger-image-1410556895.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also started and finished a Lizzie Kate on the Flapper linen I bought just for it </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hM_td6nW83U/VjYsqn2AJ5I/AAAAAAAAHeM/Kn3Qk9VOu54/s640/blogger-image-561860578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hM_td6nW83U/VjYsqn2AJ5I/AAAAAAAAHeM/Kn3Qk9VOu54/s640/blogger-image-561860578.jpg"></a></div>The linen is really deep purple, I couldn't capture the real color. I'm pretty sure the right color is in my stash photo, I'll give you a minute to scroll back up, lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also started Moonlit Garden at the retreat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29WFtuqmNmw/VjYsn4PjtUI/AAAAAAAAHd8/avD2m8IJPYk/s640/blogger-image--1722731199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29WFtuqmNmw/VjYsn4PjtUI/AAAAAAAAHd8/avD2m8IJPYk/s640/blogger-image--1722731199.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stitched mostly on The Heartland Sampler while I was there </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OY4NNjvWhAA/VjYskl0OnOI/AAAAAAAAHds/adYUhPlFfjQ/s640/blogger-image-209437114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OY4NNjvWhAA/VjYskl0OnOI/AAAAAAAAHds/adYUhPlFfjQ/s640/blogger-image-209437114.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh... And I bought this dough bowl at the antique store that is right by the Farmstead Hotel </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ji5YLJ1wsTg/VjYsWL0dziI/AAAAAAAAHcc/IaZBcjknYCI/s640/blogger-image--1187954502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ji5YLJ1wsTg/VjYsWL0dziI/AAAAAAAAHcc/IaZBcjknYCI/s640/blogger-image--1187954502.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLr5e77TkJA/VjYsr153qpI/AAAAAAAAHeU/vhosug1N2uQ/s640/blogger-image--776262112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLr5e77TkJA/VjYsr153qpI/AAAAAAAAHeU/vhosug1N2uQ/s640/blogger-image--776262112.jpg"></a></div>I love love the red, see the finger imprint on the left. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I finished Penny Pumpkin before I left for the retreat and forgot to post it </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dLlNzJDUysg/VjYsfPbwtHI/AAAAAAAAHdM/pmzp3oVJ9EA/s640/blogger-image--643123691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dLlNzJDUysg/VjYsfPbwtHI/AAAAAAAAHdM/pmzp3oVJ9EA/s640/blogger-image--643123691.jpg"></a></div>By the Scarlett House </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maybe, just maybe I will get time later or tomorrow to finish up my finishes </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I need to get back to stitching Harvest Keeper by Plum Streeet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-elZMfTgKlVc/VjYsiAtbSeI/AAAAAAAAHdc/-T35vmcbmYw/s640/blogger-image--479584755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-elZMfTgKlVc/VjYsiAtbSeI/AAAAAAAAHdc/-T35vmcbmYw/s640/blogger-image--479584755.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's two my my grandkids playing in our leaves. Anyone need any leaves? They are free<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ktlC_41c2_Y/VjYspJfsnTI/AAAAAAAAHeE/0aNLIGOV4TY/s640/blogger-image--1106529918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ktlC_41c2_Y/VjYspJfsnTI/AAAAAAAAHeE/0aNLIGOV4TY/s640/blogger-image--1106529918.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are the big ugly brown oak leaves, nothing pretty about them. But they are fun to jump in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have eight huge trees in our front yard. Our next home will be tree-free, haha </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Make it a great day :)</div></div></div></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-46666370082755165982015-10-29T16:42:00.001-05:002015-10-29T16:42:48.778-05:00Count Me InspiredHappy Thursday, <div>I went once again to the Count Me Inspired retreat that Cathy from The Inspired Needle puts on in Shipshewana, Indiana. I took a few pictures when I remembered, so here we go...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q6bO2YUFoa0/VjKSpn6KTLI/AAAAAAAAHb8/9Ph6cx0dXmk/s640/blogger-image-934289683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q6bO2YUFoa0/VjKSpn6KTLI/AAAAAAAAHb8/9Ph6cx0dXmk/s640/blogger-image-934289683.jpg"></a></div>Cathy set up store, way too much to buy and surely not enough time, you know what I'm talking about, lol </div><div><br></div><div>Here is the table of the smalls exchange </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6u74Mmd3_o/VjKSqnQSeQI/AAAAAAAAHcE/a_90Oqmt1bA/s640/blogger-image-739212712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6u74Mmd3_o/VjKSqnQSeQI/AAAAAAAAHcE/a_90Oqmt1bA/s640/blogger-image-739212712.jpg"></a></div>Every single one was fantastic and I would have been happy with any of them</div><div><br></div><div>Here is my small I stitched, it is the partial design of Threadwork Primitives, Ever So Grateful</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K3HO5g4ohn8/VjKSoT0f6FI/AAAAAAAAHb0/gt_iwzLGQDs/s640/blogger-image-239730015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K3HO5g4ohn8/VjKSoT0f6FI/AAAAAAAAHb0/gt_iwzLGQDs/s640/blogger-image-239730015.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I lost the photo with the one I choose, but here it is at home </div><div>A most fabulous needle book and of course I picked a Halloween package</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IvxEXySmSsI/VjKSkkjVjTI/AAAAAAAAHbc/Bg1xGif-3mU/s640/blogger-image-506861447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IvxEXySmSsI/VjKSkkjVjTI/AAAAAAAAHbc/Bg1xGif-3mU/s640/blogger-image-506861447.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IrlDQpx5oLE/VjKSlqmmujI/AAAAAAAAHbk/pY4PumVvktY/s640/blogger-image-482337270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IrlDQpx5oLE/VjKSlqmmujI/AAAAAAAAHbk/pY4PumVvktY/s640/blogger-image-482337270.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IQ69DBe6psQ/VjKSnFY2GiI/AAAAAAAAHbs/Xa4wSwURjlo/s640/blogger-image--353725533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IQ69DBe6psQ/VjKSnFY2GiI/AAAAAAAAHbs/Xa4wSwURjlo/s640/blogger-image--353725533.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cathy held a people's choice award this year. Barb won!! She made the Halloween bag in the middle of the photo, beautiful. Barbs prize was a free retreat next year, wow, how generous! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll try to be back tomorrow with our treats from the retreat, stash and two finish photos, so stay tuned...</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-70027457966466872682015-10-16T15:58:00.001-05:002015-10-16T15:58:17.118-05:00Iowa Road Trip, what fun!!Happy Thursday all, <div><br></div><div>Last week Anna and I made a road trip to needle shops in Iowa </div><div><br></div><div>First stop was The Village Needlework in Marion </div><div>All I bought was a big roll of olive wool. I could have bought more, but didn't want to spend all my pennies in one store. </div><div><br></div><div>Second stop was Fiberworks in Waverly</div><div>The store was jam packed with oldies and so much to dig through, it was unbelievable the stuff that was there, maybe good treasures??!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S1FT0QOi2j0/ViFksCZtSNI/AAAAAAAAHaA/-95IbAB2sow/s640/blogger-image--195600819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S1FT0QOi2j0/ViFksCZtSNI/AAAAAAAAHaA/-95IbAB2sow/s640/blogger-image--195600819.jpg"></a></div>Yes, there was treasures, I found some loose feathers. I plan on making trades, since I already have them. It gives stitchers a chance to get the charts without high price tags on eBay. I see I'm missing some stash from the pile. Lots of bags filled with cheap priced linen, always my favorite </div><div><br></div><div>Next stop was a small antique store in Floyd</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yfvfq2MQlE8/ViFk59aQxqI/AAAAAAAAHag/Y7pM1DRDTFM/s640/blogger-image-1307634992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yfvfq2MQlE8/ViFk59aQxqI/AAAAAAAAHag/Y7pM1DRDTFM/s640/blogger-image-1307634992.jpg"></a></div>I bough a singer sewing drawer, nice find, for me anyways</div><div><br></div><div>We made it to Osage that night and stayed. In the morning we were excited to get up and get going downtown. We visited Debbie's Quilt Shop. Look at all the finishing goodies we found <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D2YcHl1KAN4/ViFkdGUaALI/AAAAAAAAHZI/77B9fQusTmc/s640/blogger-image--668842598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D2YcHl1KAN4/ViFkdGUaALI/AAAAAAAAHZI/77B9fQusTmc/s640/blogger-image--668842598.jpg"></a></div></div><div>The ladies were super nice and it was great to chat with them </div><div><br></div><div>Then a few doors down we went to The Stitchery Nook, oh my! what a store</div><div>I'll let the pics do most of the talking </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQnWhmtKb9w/ViFkEP06RII/AAAAAAAAHXw/LGoDyUBGeAg/s640/blogger-image--1700232977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQnWhmtKb9w/ViFkEP06RII/AAAAAAAAHXw/LGoDyUBGeAg/s640/blogger-image--1700232977.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XKDTtyS4TDM/ViFkMXM0O-I/AAAAAAAAHYA/Siaus2CRWuk/s640/blogger-image--581195753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JqmDlusq8CY/ViFkRkSK7OI/AAAAAAAAHYI/AIuNAI_0u10/s640/blogger-image-1324260966.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9PdMRmXT9Qc/ViFkWsxCIZI/AAAAAAAAHYg/Jfy_pdQMIz4/s640/blogger-image-767708174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9PdMRmXT9Qc/ViFkWsxCIZI/AAAAAAAAHYg/Jfy_pdQMIz4/s640/blogger-image-767708174.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The store is as huge as it looks and so in order, tons of models. </div><div>Liz and sherry are the owners. We had the pleasure of visiting with sherry. </div><div>She showed us the upstairs that sleeps up to 15, wow, what a great place to stay. It had great lighting and everyone had there own table. There was a group staying up there, it's been their third year. </div><div>It's great for any needlework and scrap booking. I will definitely be staying there in the near future</div><div>I didn't want to take pics and impose on the group. We quietly peeked in all the rooms<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div>Which reminds me, they have a huge section for scrap booking </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CiqFwRwsTkU/ViFkTBQLinI/AAAAAAAAHYQ/jGt0QFr7hYc/s640/blogger-image--1805679830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CiqFwRwsTkU/ViFkTBQLinI/AAAAAAAAHYQ/jGt0QFr7hYc/s640/blogger-image--1805679830.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Here's my stash I bought from there </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fG8QhnCH2ug/ViFkeO8--6I/AAAAAAAAHZQ/RlEF3RCgBLI/s640/blogger-image--707641516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fG8QhnCH2ug/ViFkeO8--6I/AAAAAAAAHZQ/RlEF3RCgBLI/s640/blogger-image--707641516.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q2SEUC3M8fo/ViFklqsW7oI/AAAAAAAAHZw/CqtO6_RStvo/s640/blogger-image-1912283281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q2SEUC3M8fo/ViFklqsW7oI/AAAAAAAAHZw/CqtO6_RStvo/s640/blogger-image-1912283281.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zpE8pqu84IY/ViFkjvXRDvI/AAAAAAAAHZo/H87X17DEJKk/s640/blogger-image--94938409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zpE8pqu84IY/ViFkjvXRDvI/AAAAAAAAHZo/H87X17DEJKk/s640/blogger-image--94938409.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MQxBwVR0EDs/ViFkiXAiP_I/AAAAAAAAHZg/O1rKTqiCih0/s640/blogger-image--351924231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MQxBwVR0EDs/ViFkiXAiP_I/AAAAAAAAHZg/O1rKTqiCih0/s640/blogger-image--351924231.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4I_fNPeV7eI/ViFkUetebyI/AAAAAAAAHYY/0CSj7K_llJY/s640/blogger-image--1443533853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4I_fNPeV7eI/ViFkUetebyI/AAAAAAAAHYY/0CSj7K_llJY/s640/blogger-image--1443533853.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1A7SRsBtl5M/ViFkvvtpDXI/AAAAAAAAHaQ/KZVCp9UzE5U/s640/blogger-image--1016880736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1A7SRsBtl5M/ViFkvvtpDXI/AAAAAAAAHaQ/KZVCp9UzE5U/s640/blogger-image--1016880736.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ttz0qoy2w_w/ViFk2eZdc2I/AAAAAAAAHaY/CIQBk62WMG4/s640/blogger-image-1444549538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ttz0qoy2w_w/ViFk2eZdc2I/AAAAAAAAHaY/CIQBk62WMG4/s640/blogger-image-1444549538.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had a fabulous dinner at a pub called Teluwut (tell you what) between the shops</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We ate dinner there and then lunch, it was that good</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We went to the Ewe and Eye wool shop not too from downtown, but they weren't open.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I heard her son passed away unexpectedly and not too long after that her daughters boyfriend/ fiancé passed away, so sad. I don't know If that's the reason they were closed. They had been opened since then. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Who knew Iowa could be so fun </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div> </div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-44044204248314917892015-09-20T14:02:00.001-05:002015-09-20T14:03:59.825-05:00Birdy Stitching Roll and HousesHappy Sunday! One and all<div><br></div><div>I stitched this up awhile ago, but just couldn't understand the instructions. So when Anna was down on Friday, we spent way too much time figuring it out. I love Lori's designs, not so much the instructions.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMoTVU9JXng/Vf8CrcVBX-I/AAAAAAAAHWs/vi1NgBml7f8/s640/blogger-image-1812240592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMoTVU9JXng/Vf8CrcVBX-I/AAAAAAAAHWs/vi1NgBml7f8/s640/blogger-image-1812240592.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Birdy Stitching Roll Kit by La D Da</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--UKcC2NHq1A/Vf8CsOBIVGI/AAAAAAAAHW0/gFBxkP33xGw/s640/blogger-image-671108317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--UKcC2NHq1A/Vf8CsOBIVGI/AAAAAAAAHW0/gFBxkP33xGw/s640/blogger-image-671108317.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0_l7lXLqe-E/Vf8CqBMkmFI/AAAAAAAAHWk/DvthEqnxVw8/s640/blogger-image-506985821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0_l7lXLqe-E/Vf8CqBMkmFI/AAAAAAAAHWk/DvthEqnxVw8/s640/blogger-image-506985821.jpg"></a></div>This is definitely not one of my favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wayward<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> on....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I joined a Facebook group called Alpha Trio SAL, the design from Sheepish Designs</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">You can now get the charts from Emli's, she has the rights to continue to sell them.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I had two of the three charts, so I am happy to have them all now </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlvinnexisU/Vf8CmshivAI/AAAAAAAAHWU/jUiyQmGKROI/s640/blogger-image-688242799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlvinnexisU/Vf8CmshivAI/AAAAAAAAHWU/jUiyQmGKROI/s640/blogger-image-688242799.jpg"></a></div></font></div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I'm stitching them vertically on 40ct Maritime White linen. I haven't decided the on the threads quite yet. I'll do a floss toss tonight. We start, I believe Oct. 1st, so you still have time to gather your charts and fibers, come on, we will have a blast.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Now..for my framed Hawk Run Hollow Houses is framed...</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mil_gFJ9pS0/Vf8Clj5WILI/AAAAAAAAHWM/D2mr4PWxa2k/s640/blogger-image-328660141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mil_gFJ9pS0/Vf8Clj5WILI/AAAAAAAAHWM/D2mr4PWxa2k/s640/blogger-image-328660141.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Ahhhh, the glare, not happy, they are so much better in real life</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I've had Villages framed for a couple years </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I used the same kind of frame, but in a different color</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-obcFKqA96Zo/Vf8CpH5apzI/AAAAAAAAHWc/GbjH3gRtmEQ/s640/blogger-image--1538934048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-obcFKqA96Zo/Vf8CpH5apzI/AAAAAAAAHWc/GbjH3gRtmEQ/s640/blogger-image--1538934048.jpg"></a></div>I am stitching Autumn, but not enough to show, maybe when my first block is done. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Time to go out and mow</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Tootles!!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"> </font></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-89754861253716124662015-09-18T21:28:00.001-05:002015-09-18T21:28:53.212-05:00Halloween ResurrectionGood evening! <div><br></div><div>Anna ( wis-northwoods-stitching.blogspot.com ) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">just left my house a little awhile ago. She came down to my house from Madison today. If you recall in an earlier post we were going to finish a hoop box. </span></div><div>Here they are...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-wyli9_gLM/VfzIV9KRQDI/AAAAAAAAHVo/ElYcIfFoKEE/s640/blogger-image-1068164500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-wyli9_gLM/VfzIV9KRQDI/AAAAAAAAHVo/ElYcIfFoKEE/s640/blogger-image-1068164500.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Halloween Recurrection by Lone Elm Lane stitched on 32ct tarnished silver linen w/DMC and WDW</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mounted on 6" hoop</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The pictures aren't the greatest as the sun had went down when I remembered to take a pic of them before she left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We love them and are so proud</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dG00Xoam6Nw/VfzIY0UuFpI/AAAAAAAAHV4/uqbnvHsBRns/s640/blogger-image-21155451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dG00Xoam6Nw/VfzIY0UuFpI/AAAAAAAAHV4/uqbnvHsBRns/s640/blogger-image-21155451.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mine is on the left, Anna's on the right</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6YA97808mLQ/VfzIXWs8_NI/AAAAAAAAHVw/wstjgLx07LE/s640/blogger-image--972254806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6YA97808mLQ/VfzIXWs8_NI/AAAAAAAAHVw/wstjgLx07LE/s640/blogger-image--972254806.jpg"></a></div>I made us lunch, then we ordered pizza for dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've had such a hard time with the La D Da Birdy Stitching Roll putting it together. I'm pretty sure we spent more time trying to figure it out, but we did it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll show it in a another post when the lighting is better. I also have my HRH Houses framed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Almost time for nighty nite</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good night and sweet dreams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">😴</div><br></div></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-7212023978156566652015-09-17T11:11:00.001-05:002015-09-17T12:14:45.196-05:00Mourning Tree Sewing Bag, <div><br></div><div>Hello, </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm back again with another finish, finished, it must be that time of the year I get motivated.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Cuz most know how much I love autumn </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GXSsOPYBp0c/VfrmPn1NvBI/AAAAAAAAHVE/NL3MjrhTPC0/s640/blogger-image-1089615957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GXSsOPYBp0c/VfrmPn1NvBI/AAAAAAAAHVE/NL3MjrhTPC0/s640/blogger-image-1089615957.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mourning Tree Sewing Bag by Stacy Nash Primitives </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stitched on 40ct pewter linen W/ GA threads</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's my own finishing design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-76yCqQjnlkc/VfrmQzl_zVI/AAAAAAAAHVM/or-vRYU2YA0/s640/blogger-image--1774405329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-76yCqQjnlkc/VfrmQzl_zVI/AAAAAAAAHVM/or-vRYU2YA0/s640/blogger-image--1774405329.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Why my carpet shows a different shade, beats the beep out of me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9WcQKj0mKy0/VfrmIk2-DtI/AAAAAAAAHUs/JYWLRri4fwk/s640/blogger-image-1778674653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9WcQKj0mKy0/VfrmIk2-DtI/AAAAAAAAHUs/JYWLRri4fwk/s640/blogger-image-1778674653.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The backside </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4pHdM3Aq51w/VfrmR_FMs_I/AAAAAAAAHVU/H6wB4SMlQ2o/s640/blogger-image--599318426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4pHdM3Aq51w/VfrmR_FMs_I/AAAAAAAAHVU/H6wB4SMlQ2o/s640/blogger-image--599318426.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the next is the inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tp2dHZShRtU/VfrmKg2sDVI/AAAAAAAAHU0/lSb5uRYVY7g/s640/blogger-image--1625484321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tp2dHZShRtU/VfrmKg2sDVI/AAAAAAAAHU0/lSb5uRYVY7g/s640/blogger-image--1625484321.jpg"></a></div>I am thinking of putting Velcro on the flap. I was going to use buttons like Stacy, but I thought I would make a wool flap, just because I didn't know how to sew the button holes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's not perfect, but it's o.k. for me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love using my grandmas old buttons on the flap. I had a hard time deciding... See why</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OsQg5sf_bIs/VfrmNPfC0eI/AAAAAAAAHU8/BI18qjdVl00/s640/blogger-image-291131747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OsQg5sf_bIs/VfrmNPfC0eI/AAAAAAAAHU8/BI18qjdVl00/s640/blogger-image-291131747.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I made this little itty bitty pincushion out of a new thimble and some velvet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thought I would add crushed walnut in the bottom for weight and to keep the pins sharp and clean</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't remember where I seen this done, so it's not my idea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I will now be keeping my eyes peeled for more vintage or antique thimbles. I have a few but didn't want to experiment with those</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was so hard to take a photo of it. I used some comic board for background light</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tHPIuAOziqk/VfrmHnh6Y_I/AAAAAAAAHUk/9zCIvEhXVd0/s640/blogger-image-542716180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tHPIuAOziqk/VfrmHnh6Y_I/AAAAAAAAHUk/9zCIvEhXVd0/s640/blogger-image-542716180.jpg"></a></div>Oh yeah! and I also made the dragonfly stick pin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Is anyone going to the Needlework Galleria in St. Charles, Missouri? Sept. 24-26 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's in the Embassy Suites Hotel. It's all on one floor with stores and some designers. They have their rooms set up to shop. They have classes too. There's even a stitchers lounge on the main floor. The hotel is located about one mile from downtown. It's really neat walking down the street, shopping in all the specialty and vintage stores. There's even in a needle shop located on main st, it's called Stitchers Etc. We usually have a light lunch and sit out on the sidewalk. It's a really fun time. I'm only letting you know about this event, if you are planning to attend, I'll be there, look me up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Stitching!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></span></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-41932406766510345262015-09-15T16:17:00.001-05:002015-09-15T16:17:52.986-05:00Winner! Winner!Good Afternoon! <div><br><div>Looky what I got in the mail...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_nl2fJxt8Sc/VfiK73o12yI/AAAAAAAAHTo/Cn78hYPLjyg/s640/blogger-image-1057263070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_nl2fJxt8Sc/VfiK73o12yI/AAAAAAAAHTo/Cn78hYPLjyg/s640/blogger-image-1057263070.jpg"></a></div>Map of Hawk Run Hollow,</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Marty announced she was having a contest on her blog</span></div><div>Carriagehousesamplings.blogspot.com</div><div>The contest was who could name places from all of the other HRH that was going to be the map.</div><div>And I did!!!</div><div>I asked her to sign it for me and she did</div><div>Anna is bringing my framed Villages on Friday from Lynn's of Madison </div><div>I have started Autumn, but still on the first block</div><div>I have Autumn on Lazy Bear Mountain all kitted up and ready to go, designed by her sister Kathy Barrick. They need to slow down. So I can catch up, lol</div><div><br></div><div>I finished my September ornament,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FkdwAUWfGJ8/VfiK-ID9q6I/AAAAAAAAHT4/8NFLAiNb-hw/s640/blogger-image--672023051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FkdwAUWfGJ8/VfiK-ID9q6I/AAAAAAAAHT4/8NFLAiNb-hw/s640/blogger-image--672023051.jpg"></a></div>Nordic Yuletide by Summer House Stitche Workes</div><div>I think here is like eight different designs, one can be found in a JCS Christmas issue</div><div>Here are all three, so far</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cg9RvZSmwEc/VfiK8j1EeFI/AAAAAAAAHTw/vJ9rYtXcClk/s640/blogger-image--781727004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cg9RvZSmwEc/VfiK8j1EeFI/AAAAAAAAHTw/vJ9rYtXcClk/s640/blogger-image--781727004.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I picked not one winner but two for the stick pins and this is the results </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ODgr-eLJ70Y/VfiK-xDvQ0I/AAAAAAAAHUA/YlgoQFbtog0/s640/blogger-image--487203145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ODgr-eLJ70Y/VfiK-xDvQ0I/AAAAAAAAHUA/YlgoQFbtog0/s640/blogger-image--487203145.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Patti from winding vine.blogspot.com</div><div>Shelly from shelly-anarizonastitcher.blogspot .com</div><div><br></div><div>Here's my progress on Penny Pumpkin</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rjW56N-47Zo/VfiK_pAUF3I/AAAAAAAAHUI/UO0yDtT7UJY/s640/blogger-image-1333137642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rjW56N-47Zo/VfiK_pAUF3I/AAAAAAAAHUI/UO0yDtT7UJY/s640/blogger-image-1333137642.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Have a great stitchy evening!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-15812774219853318372015-09-13T10:44:00.001-05:002015-09-13T10:44:04.788-05:00Halloween ResurrectionHappy Sunday! <div>I wanted to share, really fast this morning before I take out the door </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9wDQ3C8CJsA/VfWZwwqkdGI/AAAAAAAAHTM/61Ava2buwvs/s640/blogger-image--921084895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9wDQ3C8CJsA/VfWZwwqkdGI/AAAAAAAAHTM/61Ava2buwvs/s640/blogger-image--921084895.jpg"></a></div>I finished stitching Halloween Resurrection by Lone Elm Lane</div><div>Stitched on 32ct Tarnished Silver linen with DMC and Weeks thread</div><div>I just love the skeleton boy and dog. It came out blurry, but will have a better photo with the finish.</div><div><br></div><div>Anna is coming down on Friday. She finished hers too and has her hoops glued, so we can mount the linen and fabric and put the hinge on for the lid. She was down a couple weeks ago and we stained our hoops with high gloss American Walnut. Feel free to join us, just shoot me an email</div><div><br></div><div>I made the same hooped box with Honeybee Hill by BBD in May 2014 and loved how it turned out and it was really really low cost, just some work. </div><div><br></div><div>Some stitchers asked how I made the tart tin pincushion...</div><div>Here's my best shot</div><div>Depending how big the mount is, cut a circle of fabric bigger then the object</div><div>Hand stitch a gathering stitch around the fabric circle 1/4" from the outer edge on wrong side of fabric</div><div>Roll a ball of stuffing and place on wrong side fabric circle, pull the thread to gather tight around the stuffing, tie to secure then glue it in the tart tin. Sorry! I'm not very good at giving written instructions</div><div><br></div><div>I don't have enough time to draw a name for the stick pins, but I promise next post I will announce a winner or two :)</div><div><br></div><div>Happy Stitching!!!</div><div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-75200203012111569312015-09-10T10:20:00.001-05:002015-09-10T10:21:26.582-05:00Gobble GobbleGood morning! <div><br></div><div>It's such a lazy stormy morning here, I have another finish</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CUfo_k0p_Rc/VfGfu3OZJmI/AAAAAAAAHSc/c-IgAUnzViM/s640/blogger-image--1194699507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CUfo_k0p_Rc/VfGfu3OZJmI/AAAAAAAAHSc/c-IgAUnzViM/s640/blogger-image--1194699507.jpg"></a></div>The limited edition Gobble Gobble by With Thy Needle & Thread, sold out</div><div><br></div><div>I made these stick pins and kept forgetting to share pics</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LuiSnoyfQ6E/VfGfsbCq-GI/AAAAAAAAHSM/ZFftsN180tE/s640/blogger-image-1774064195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LuiSnoyfQ6E/VfGfsbCq-GI/AAAAAAAAHSM/ZFftsN180tE/s640/blogger-image-1774064195.jpg"></a></div>I made the little pincushion from a tart pan, some stuffing and Halloween fabric, it took all but like 5 minutes to make.</div><div>Here is a much better pic </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEL5YV3mUk0/VfGft-EFccI/AAAAAAAAHSU/pjnrk4K4qeo/s640/blogger-image-2063898755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEL5YV3mUk0/VfGft-EFccI/AAAAAAAAHSU/pjnrk4K4qeo/s640/blogger-image-2063898755.jpg"></a></div>I haven't had a give away for a really long time and I really love them, so here goes</div><div>If you would like to win a stick pin, leave a comment with the color you prefer</div><div>I really do appreciate the ones who take time to read and especially leave comments. </div><div>Thank you to all my new followers as well</div><div>Good luck!!</div><div>Stay tuned for another finish as well, Mourning Tree sewing bag</div><div>Make it an awesome day</div><div><br></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-5897532175448015112015-09-09T09:52:00.001-05:002015-09-09T09:55:46.064-05:00Mustard Seed ManorHappy Hump Day!!<div><br></div><div>I'm happy it's already Wednesday, yay, when it feels like Tuesday</div><div>I do hope everyone had a fun and safe long Labor Day weekend</div><div>We went out for a Harley ride to Wisconsin, as always, for a couple days, but it was almost too hot for the bike. I did get to a couple needle shops, I didn't buy much. They seemed not to have any of the newer stuff.</div><div><br></div><div>I have a finish I want to share </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MA1amvQnCGQ/VfBHk0VXfJI/AAAAAAAAHRY/I94OSVHNJ38/s640/blogger-image--513713999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MA1amvQnCGQ/VfBHk0VXfJI/AAAAAAAAHRY/I94OSVHNJ38/s640/blogger-image--513713999.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book by Stacy Nash Primitives</div><div>Stitched on 35ct 18th Century Rook W/Gentle Arts threads</div><div>Brown Check homespun, and wool</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M9sjQj_-sFA/VfBHqb4oPrI/AAAAAAAAHR4/ZUMI2RZXe_A/s640/blogger-image--924531869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M9sjQj_-sFA/VfBHqb4oPrI/AAAAAAAAHR4/ZUMI2RZXe_A/s640/blogger-image--924531869.jpg"></a></div>Let's try that again with no paw. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d1M0OfjF68w/VfBHo5bQJuI/AAAAAAAAHRw/wlwxVX5Ab3U/s640/blogger-image-1901659104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d1M0OfjF68w/VfBHo5bQJuI/AAAAAAAAHRw/wlwxVX5Ab3U/s640/blogger-image-1901659104.jpg"></a></div>I'm not sure if I have a photo bomber or she's my stitchy protector, she's a sweetie, she always has to be involved.</div><div>There was lots of hand stitching on this piece with the front linen piece, the inside black wool, the pocket, the pincushion and the binding, but well worth it.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YUChEPDKzKk/VfBHmBVcknI/AAAAAAAAHRg/uVREPzNjbX4/s640/blogger-image--352909443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YUChEPDKzKk/VfBHmBVcknI/AAAAAAAAHRg/uVREPzNjbX4/s640/blogger-image--352909443.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I received this in the mail last Saturday </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QrMP90-IwMQ/VfBHnbJGavI/AAAAAAAAHRo/uF3XB59A-yk/s640/blogger-image-1425615912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QrMP90-IwMQ/VfBHnbJGavI/AAAAAAAAHRo/uF3XB59A-yk/s640/blogger-image-1425615912.jpg"></a></div>Limited edition kit of Gobble Gobble by Brenda @ With Thy Needle & Thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unfortunately it's sold out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's a very small piece, so I should have this done real soon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I received a call from Lynn's of Madison that my HRH Houses is ready to be picked up from framing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I know I waited along time to frame it. The frame matches my HRH Villages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Stitching!!</div></div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-28580847682062724082015-08-30T14:07:00.001-05:002015-08-30T14:09:43.363-05:00A start, a finishHappy Sunday!!<div><br></div><div>I'm going to start with the finish...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_xBX-wDg_o/VeNUhH6ixvI/AAAAAAAAHPc/aDNI0nV2h6I/s640/blogger-image--328980681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_xBX-wDg_o/VeNUhH6ixvI/AAAAAAAAHPc/aDNI0nV2h6I/s640/blogger-image--328980681.jpg"></a></div>Mourning Tree Sewing Bag by Stacy Nash Primitives</div><div>Stitched on PTP 40ct pewter linen w/GA threads</div><div><br></div><div>The start is by The Scarlett House</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3m7B_Dkj28/VeNUfOVYZ-I/AAAAAAAAHPU/HpcCsoNRbVs/s640/blogger-image--2131595362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3m7B_Dkj28/VeNUfOVYZ-I/AAAAAAAAHPU/HpcCsoNRbVs/s640/blogger-image--2131595362.jpg"></a></div>Penny Pumpkin </div><div>Stitching on 36ct Lakeside Meadow Rue linen w/GA threads </div><div>I couldn't resist that white pumpkin</div><div>I have lots to do today, so I can enjoy my vacation week, yay!!</div><div>Happy Stitching!!!</div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221008929829506521.post-64523068305475511752015-08-27T15:02:00.001-05:002015-08-27T15:02:01.551-05:00Rotted, but not ForgottedHappy Thursday!!<div><br></div><div>I have 2 finish finishes</div><div><br></div><div>The first up is my August ornament challenge with Anna </div><div>Not Forgotted by Plum Street Samplers </div><div>The fabric in the background is what I used for the backing <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ftCrpd579QI/Vd9ss5uC6kI/AAAAAAAAHO8/c_hk9vBn9Bg/s640/blogger-image--39275488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ftCrpd579QI/Vd9ss5uC6kI/AAAAAAAAHO8/c_hk9vBn9Bg/s640/blogger-image--39275488.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> the patten in the JCS Halłoween 2012 issue, but don't look for it so fast, the charted design is not in the magazine, by mistake. I believe I had to get the pattern from her website. I printed it out and put it in my magazine</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>Next....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A9Y7GqFdWOU/Vd9srgsMBUI/AAAAAAAAHO0/E1IrcmJojfo/s640/blogger-image--2105236919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A9Y7GqFdWOU/Vd9srgsMBUI/AAAAAAAAHO0/E1IrcmJojfo/s640/blogger-image--2105236919.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I made a pillow filled with sawdust and lavender. This design is For Spacious Skies by Heartstring Samplery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm itching to start stitching something new... maybe Penny Pumpkin </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tata, my lovely stitching peeps, until next time </div>Ranaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733020486559004025noreply@blogger.com14