Road Trip !

Don't forget.....

I'm headed down to Virginia Beach in the

morning for a weekend of fun.

~*~

Dyeing to Stitch is having their

birthday bash this Saturday to

celebrate their 7th year.  

Ann is baking lots of 

goodies and I will be bringing many of 

my stitched models, so please

stop by to visit if you can.

I'm so excited and can't wait to

see everyone and get a 

chance to chat.  

Hope to see you there!

Smiles,

~Nan 

New Design***Holly Sampler Pouch***

Wow, what a busy day, but I finally

have the chance to show you my newest

release. 

I decided to stitch this sampler into a long 

pouch, perfect for holiday cards and maybe 

even some greenery.  

  I can wait to use this in my holiday 

decorating this year. 

This design is now available in my

Etsy shop      

and has made it to the distributor.

The model was stitched on R&R  Reproductions 

35ct 18th Century Rook Linen.  

Just a fabulous color.

The threads are all silks 

by The Thread Gatherer   

and Crescent Colours.  

This one was really fun to create!

*~*~*

I'm also getting pretty excited.

The end of next week is our trip down

to Virginia Beach to help my friends, 

Ann and Pat of Dyeing to Stitch,  

celebrate their shop's birthday.

I have a feeling it will be like

cross stitch heaven!

x x x x x x x x x  

   Well, thanks so much for stopping by to visit.

Enjoy your evening and many

happy stitches to you!

~Nan

Happy Hallows Eve

Hope your Hallowe'en is SPOOKY

good and full of tricks and treats!

We're all ready for the ghouls and gobblins

to come a knocking here at our house.

Might nibble on a few pieces of 

candy myself :D

Have some wicked good fun!

~Nan   

  

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