Day To Play

Took the day off, so to speak, and played hooky.  Well, from cross stitch anyway.

I decided to decorate a bit more and just do some creating in a different medium.

I can honestly say, if had to work in something other than cross stitch, I'd be up to my elbows in working with wool every day and loving it.  I am a huge fan of Maggie B. and I thought I'd play a bit.  I picked a small and doable piece from her book Nature's Offering.

"Acorn and Leaf Needlebook"

I put my own little spin on it and used a real acorn cap for the top.  I collected a whole bunch of these last year in hopes of creating something with them.  See, you just never know. There's a lot of hand stitching to this project, but today was such a slow and easy day, I had time to just breath and stitch at a comfortable pace :)

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I lit one of my favorite candles and the wonderful smell of Banana Nut Bread has filled the house and makes it feel even more like Fall.

 This is my most favorite hooked rug made by Kimberly Bouffard

I'm pretty sure this is a Notforgotten Farm design.  Coolest pumpkin ever.  I make sure to put this out every year.

Here are a few more pics of what's around the house.
The gameboard below was purchased from a very talented artist on Etsy.
Here's the link to his shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/JohnnyUNamath

 

 

 Can you tell how much I love my friend Ivonne's banners?  They are in every corner of the house.  Still have plenty of pieces to unpack and display.  Yep, this is my favorite holiday, so it will be Fall/Halloween OVERLOAD at our house.  No biggie, hubby is way use to it by now :)

Hope your day was full of creativity and all the things you love.

Smiles, ~Nan

Back and Busy

I've been back from my dog sitting adventure for some time now.  It was very relaxing and I just fell in love with those 3 little dachshunds.  I have been so busy since my return home,  finishing Beggar's Night and a few other projects that I've had no time at all to sit and blog :(

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and response to the new design.  You guys are the best and I am so happy you all like it.  I'll be back tomorrow to show you the finish and post the release. 

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 I wanted to show you the gifts that showed up on my door step the other day.

They were from my buddy, Ivonne of The Crackling Crows.  She surprised me with a handmade patriotic pumpkin and one of her wonderful banners.  She is so creative.  Thank you so much Vonnie.  You know I love them  AND you and I already have them displayed!

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I'll leave you with a picture of my new buddies all tuckered out after a long day of play.

Hansel, Gretel and Lacey.  ♥ ♥ ♥

Thanks for visiting and I'll be back tomorrow!

Smiles, ~Nan

A Stiticher's Finish

You know....it's been awhile since I received a finish 

to post.  This one is just wonderful.

Bonnie sent me this picture of the finish

she did on the Lancaster Co. Coverlet

pattern.  It was stitched on 48ct over 2 and

came out to be 5 1/2" w. x 3 1/4" h.

It sure looks sweet on that 48.

She now has a coverlet collection because she
had stitched these others by The Scarlett House.
All of 48ct so they'd be about the same size.

What a great collection you have going there Bonnie.
Thanks for stitching Lancaster Co and sharing it with us.

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My hubby, Bill and I took a little trip this weekend
to Baltimore Harbor to meet up with some friends, 
Ivonne of The Crackling Crows and her hubby Kevin.

Ivonne, Bill, and myself

We had the best time hanging out at this
open air pub called Leinenkugels. 

 Despite the heat we walked around afterwards and
took in the harbor sights.
(Need to get that shot of Kevin out of the camera):(

It was so wonderful to spend time with them
again.  We had lots of laughs and we hope
to do it again soon.
Spending time with good friend is really
great for the soul.
Wouldn't you agree?
Smiles, ~Nan

Down Virginia Way Pinkeep and Fob

Wow, what a busy day it's been.

Printing and stitching and

getting this release all ready

to go!

"Down Virginia Way"

   

 Both the pinkeep and fob

were stitched on R & R 

Reproductions 40ct Mink linen

and is available at their shop

Dyeing to Stitch.

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Using flosses from

  Crescent Colours - Pollywog

and Ye Olde Gold, Gentle Art -

Otter Creek and DMC 3021.

     A full DMC thread conversion

list is also provided.

The pattern is now available

in my Etsy Shop and will soon

be available at your LNS. 

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If you got to read my previous post 

you know that I've dedicated this

design to my dear friend Ivonne,

of The Crackling Crows.

She's still away in Germany and

hasn't seen the post, but she 

should be home soon and I will

let you know what she says.

I'm quite excited for her to see it and

hear her thoughts.

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Thank you all for your patience and 

interest regarding this release.

You are all very special to me 

and keep me inspired and happy

to be doing what I love.....

Hugs, ~Nan

                  

Coming Next Week...

Good day all and what a beautiful 

one it is.  I had a little time

this morning, so I thought I'd

do a bit of blogging and show you 

the new finished design.  I decided

to add a little heart fob to go along

with the pinkeep.  It's really sweet.

  "Down Virginia Way"    

Dear Ivonne, friends like you are special and few.

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This design is named and dedicated

to my dear friend Ivonne, of

The Crackling Crows

She is visiting her Mom

in Germany at the moment

and I'm not sure if she will

see this post or not, but I hope

when she returns home, to VA.

of course, she will be happy and 

surprised.  

Ivonne has always been such an

encouraging and supportive 

friend and I thought this a nice

way to show my thanks.  

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In other news, I'm working on 

another bee design :).  Sharon, from

Crescent Colours is sending me

some of her beautiful floss to use

in the next design and I'm quite 

excited about this one too.       

I'll keep you posted on the 

progress.

Until next week, have a wonderful

weekend, full of happy stitches!

~Nan