Lots to tell

Happy day to you all.

So much to tell....where to start.

First, I think a sneak peek!

 Here is a little look at the new 
Christmas design I've been working on.
I've stitched this on 35ct18th Century

Rook by R & R.

I absolutely love this linen color and

it's so different.  I've also used silks by
The Thread Gatherer.
on this piece and hope to have this

released in the next week or so.

Just needs some final touches.
x  x  x  x  x
Next, an upcoming road trip!
I'll be going down to Virginia Beach, Va.
to visit my dear friends Ann and Pat, of
Dyeing to Stitch, (and also R & R)
to celebrate their shop's birthday.  
 I'm so thrilled to have been invited 
and can't wait to see them.
If you're in the area, the birthday
bash is on Satruday, Nov. 10th.
My buddy Ivonne, of 
The Crackling Crows is making the
trip too.  Oh, what fun us girls will have!
x x x x x 
By the way.... Ann started up a new
blog dyeingtotellyou 
If you get a chance, check it
out for more updates on 
all the things happening at 
Dyeing to Stitch.
x x x 
I'll be back soon with an update!
Happy Stitching, 
~Nan

Just too cute.

Did some quick stitching this weekend 
and thought I'd post some pics. 
I'm trying hard to stay actively 
blogging : )

As you know, I have the house all decorated

for Fall/Halloween already and  

I am in a Halloween kind of stitching

mood.  My Kindred Spirits 

piece is coming along, but I 

stopped for a bit to make 

this little crow box. 

It's a little design I created last 

year around this time.

 I think it is just too cute and 

will fit right in with all my 

Halloween handmades that

I love and cherish so.

Hope it was a happy weekend

for all !

Smiles,

~Nan 

Been Stitching.

Trying to check in as promised :)

 Here's what I've been stitchin'.

Blackbird Designs 

 Pins & Tulips Pincushion

One of my favorite designs.

This is a custom order for 

a wonderful customer.

Hope she likes it!

 ~*~

Some unfinished works. 

Notforgotten Farm

Susannah Hoffer's Marking Sampler

Just needs some finishing!

~*~ 

The Primitive Needle
Kindred Spirits 

Still a ways to go on this

but hope to have it framed and 

hung before Hallowe'en. 
~*~
It's really a beautiful Fall day here
in Phila.  Hope you're enjoying yours.
Smiles,
~Nan 

A Stitcher's Finish

Happy Saturday!

It's just a beautiful day here in

Philly and I have been spending it

with my needle and thread.

My TDIPT sister, Patti
of Winding Vine Wanderings

sent me a picture of her recent

finishes using my Harvest Moon pattern.

She stitched these up for

Notforgotten Farm's 4th Annual 

Gathering of Primitive Friends, which is 

happening today.


I always love the spin Patti puts on things and
how she adds her own touch to a design.   
Aren't they great!
I love them.  Thanks for sharing Patti.

Hope your day is filled with fun
and many stitches :) 
Smiles, 
~Nan  


 

Surprise! A brand new pattern

Introducing....

"Halloween"
Charted designs for
a pinkeep and matching fob.

Now in my * Etsy * shop.
These are stitched on lovely
French Vanilla linen by 
R & R
Hope you'll stop by my little shop
and check out all my designs.
Happy Stitching!
~Nan

It's Been Too Long

My dear friends, I'm sorry it's been so long

since I posted to my blog.

Where did the month of August go?

To say I have been busy is a real

understatement.

But hopefully I can soon show you

all that I've been stitching.

I've been decorating for Fall/Halloween.

It's my favorite time of the year and

I try and get the house done

as soon as Sept. hits.

I've just acquired a few really cool

pieces from some wonderful artists 

that I just have to show you.

First, I had a birthday in Aug and

my hubby bought me a hand painted

Halloween game board

that I was dying to have.

He got it from and Etsy shop

called JohnnyUNamath 

The Owl in the picture is also new

and was made by Marlene of

Village Primitives

Next is another Owl and Pumpkin

head Make Do from

Aunt Harriet.

I now have a thing for owls as well as pumpkins.

And last but certainly not least 

is a hooked rug that I really 

wanted the second I saw it.

I don't hook so when the artist 

Cathy of Red House Wool Studio

offered a make one special

order of her "1820 Sunflower" rug

I jumped at it and emailed her

as fast as my fingers would type : )

It hangs in my beloved sewing studio

and makes me smile.

I promise not to stay away so long.

I hope that all of you are enjoying

the weekend and doing something you

love.

Happy Stitching!

~Nan

A Stitcher's Finish

My dear blog friend, Elisabetta from Italy

sent me this photo of her 

Linen Sampler Pouch finish.

She bought plain sewing tape and 

cross stitched the x's in the middle of them  

to make the stripe.  Wow!

Beautiful stitching Elisabetta.

I love it and thank you for letting 

me share your finish.

Smiles,

~Nan