Creative Day!

I am gearing up for my Primitive Handmades update this month.  I took last month off, but don't plan to miss this month.  So, along with creating pieces for the Prim Stitchers Society Retreat at the end of the month, I'm also working on a few one of a kind items for PHM.  
I stitched this and got it done this morning.  I had a finish in mind and I was so excited to try it out.  I worked most of the day in the sewing studio and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.  Pretty much like I had envisioned it in my head.  It really has that old look to it that I love.  I stained up 2 pieces of 32ct Lakeside Linen Vtg. Pear.  I love stitching on this linen and the colors are just that...so vintage.

This will be one of the items I'll be offering on my update on the 16th.

Smiles, ~Nan.

Busy Hands.....

Are happy hands...... 

Working in the studio today....my Cottage Charm pouch finish is coming along.  Another one for the table at the Prim Stitchers Society Retreat.  Remember the Merchant Mall at the Retreat is open to the public.

Here it is all finished......love how really prim this turned out!

Happy creating! ~Nan

Just a Sneak

Here's a Sneak.....

Spring Tail Feathers will be one of my new designs released next month.

I'll be bringing the model and chart to our PSS Retreat!

Keep thinking Spring...It's got to show up soon, right? LOL
Smiles, ~Nan

More Stitchin'

Just what's in my hand today.

Stained up some WDW Tin Roof linen and picked out some muted overdyeds.

This is my Cottage Charm design, but not sure how I'll finish it.

Hope you're have a creative day too!
Smiles, ~Nan

Smokin' Needles

Lots of finishing going on these days up in the sewing studio.

I am working like crazy to get as many pieces finished for the table at Merchant Mall

for our Prim Stitchers Retreat in Williamsburg VA next month.  

I'm sharing a table with Teresa from Teresa's Primitive Treasures.

A local cross stitch shop, Valley Needleworks will also have a table along with many of my other friends.....Elizabeth Talledo from Dames of the Needle,  Lori from Notforgotten Farm, Kathy Barrick, Bonny Woomer from the Nebby Needle...and the list goes on.

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I designed and stitched these five stars with the thought of making a pinkeep....but it turns out it really wanted to be a ditty bag......You may find it odd, but my pieces usually end up telling me what they want to be, even if that's not exactly what I had planned for them.......LOL
Still have some work to do on this....but it's coming along nicely, I think...

I am truly excited about this retreat and hope to see and meet many of you there.
The Prim Stitchers Society is such a wonderful, inspiring, supportive and caring facebook group....If you're so inclined, please ask to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/primstitcherssociety/

 Have a great week and happy creating! ~Nan

Irish Wish

~*~ Happy St. Patty's Day ~*~

My Irish wish for you!

Looky Looky!

If you didn't know.....I belong to a wonderful stitching group on Facebook called "The Prim Stitchers Society".  I will be attending their first ever retreat at the end of next month in Williamsburg VA., along with many of my fellow designers and stitching friends.

There will be a Merchant Mall open to the public, on May 1st and 2nd from 12:30 to 5:30, in case you are interested in attending and stopping in to say "Hello:)"

I am hoping to have a few new released charts for sale, along with some of my handmade pieces and maybe even a kit.

Here is the beautiful flyer our Prim Stitcher Sis, Ridgely had made up for the event!

I am so excited to meet everyone and to join so many of my fellow stitchers, to do what we all love most....stitch, shop, eat and hang with friends.  Hope you can stop by to see all the goodies for sale and chat with us.

Smiles, ~Nan