Blog Hop Day 11

It is so beautiful here again today...I even have some of the windows open. 

And I've been so busy up in my sewing studio, that I have totally lost track of time.  So, I am way late with posting the blog hop.  

Before I get to that I wanted to show you the antique sampler I recently purchased.

It's not perfect, but I love that about it.  And..... it looks as if the stitcher lost interest.

Most of us can relate to that and I know lots of us have a basket full of WIPS:)

She measures 18 1/2 by 18 1/2 and has 3 alphabets.  It looks and feels to be stitched in silk. 

and the linen is very silky to the touch also...I'm no expert.....All I know is I love her and all of her charm.  I will treasure this sweet piece for sure.

Well, the hop continues....Next up is Meg from Crabapple Hill and you will not want to miss the adorable Spring Needlebook she has created and her yummy recipe. Just follow the link below:)

http://www.crabapplehillstudio.com/

See you tomorrow!  Smiles, ~Nan

Day 10 of Blog Hopping

It was a gorgeous day here and though still cool, the sun was shining and it was so nice out.  The perfect day to do some errands.  It felt good to ride in the Jeep with the windows down.  

The gardens are starting to come alive.

I've been adding some touches of Spring around the house...I am just so ready

for the weather to get and stay nice.

Well, next on the blog hop today is my friend Lori of Notforgotten Farm.

She has a sweet creation and a wonderful recipe that awaits you on her blog.

Just follow the link below.

http://farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com/2015/03/spring-thyme-blog-hop-day-10-my-turn-to.html?spref=fb

Happy Stitching my friends.....

~Nan

More Spring Thyme Blog Hop!

Hope you're having fun hopping along! 

Next up is Pam from Heartspun Quilts.

http://heartspunquilts.blogspot.com/2015/03/spring-thyme-blog-hop.html

You just have to click on the link above to see the sweet project and recipe 

she has posted for the hop.

Smiles, Nan

Next up

Just having a relaxing Sunday....so I'll keep this one short....

Next up on the hop roster is 

http://www.woodenspooldesigns.blogspot.com/

Click the link above to see the darling design Debbie has for you.

Still to come....

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

Inspiration and Blog Hop Day 7

It's a bright sunny day here!  I just always feel more creative when the sun is out and shining.  I've been really inspired as of late by old samplers and especially ones with blocking, as I call it.  Here are a few that I found that have inspired a new design that I'm stitching.

MARY FARNAM, POULTNEY, VERMONT, JUNE 1827

Ella Thurstin Thurston New York 1879

Mary Pollock

Dutch Sampler

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Here is a tiny sneak peak at what I've stitched so far......I am thoroughly enjoying this and I've given it a "Friends" theme.
My friends are inspiring too and a treasure to me.

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AND the Buttermilk Basin Blog Hop continues........
Up next is Tara from Sew Unique Creations!
http://www.sewuniquecreations.blogspot.com/

Hope you'll hop over to Tara's blog to see what she's created for you.

Smiles, Nan

Frozen and Hop Day 6

Yes my friends.....it's a frozen oasis here. 

I am keeping my hands busy in the studio and on the computer....getting final preparations  ready for my blog hop day:)

My poor blue surf jeep is covered in white and 

I am enjoying the natural beauty of it all....but hoping this is Winter's hoorah!

Hubby is always on the move...he loves his "TOY".  He not only cleared our drive but also many of our fellow neighbors.  He is really one of the good ones. ♥ him!

I worked on this little ditty for fun.  It's called Polly's Pinkeep and is from the Blackbird Designs book A Schoolgirl's Work.

Well, the hop continues.....it's so fun following along and learning a few tidbits about each artist.....Please check out The Cottage at Cardiff Farms blog to see their project and recipe.... 
http://thecottageatcardifffarms.com/blog/2015/03/06/spring-thyme-blog-hop/

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

Stay happy and warm my friends.
~Nan

Hop Day 5

Home bound.....yep we are having yet another big snow storm.

This is a look out our bedroom window this morning...It is beautiful...but I'm 

so ready for some sign of Spring.  

It's day 5 of the Spring Thyme Blog Hop.  Head on over to Ali Strebel's blog to see the wonderful Spring recipe and creation she is sharing with us all. 

http://alistrebel.blogspot.com/

Stay warm and safe....~Nan