I am so excited. I just had to share this with all of you. I treated myself to a new book that just came out and it is so wonderful that I almost squealed going through the pages. It's called Cross Stitch Letters Bible by Valerie LeJeune. It's an enormous collection of alphabets and numbers (739 different alphabets and 99 different numbers) They range from tiny to very large. I recommend it for any cross stitcher's library.
Since it was raining again yesterday, I used my new book to create a new cross stitch pattern. It's all stitched up but needs to be backed and stuffed into a finished pinkeep. I really am happy with the design. Especially the very fancy date :)
I'm sure I will be using this for reference quite a bit in the future. Now I have all the alphabets and numbers I could possibly need. This was worth every cent.
Until next time. Have a wonderful week and may there be sunny days ahead.
~Nan
I also finished another small pinkeep. The pattern is by Blackbird Designs. I think it came out rather sweet. This will also go into my Etsy Shop. 
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Since it was raining again yesterday, I used my new book to create a new cross stitch pattern. It's all stitched up but needs to be backed and stuffed into a finished pinkeep. I really am happy with the design. Especially the very fancy date :)
My second finish is a larger alphabet pinkeep with a black wool bottom accented with some old stained lace. Both are stuffed with sawdust that my wonderful husband makes just for my pinkeeps. He's so good to me.
Well, I hope to start on some new projects this weekend since they are calling for more rain tomorrow. 
I love this old water pump my husband got me one year for my birthday. I couldn't wait to get it in the garden.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend doing what you love.
I started this Independence Day Ditty Bag last night and got it finished up today and listed on Etsy. It came out just the way I envisioned it. That's always a plus. I also finished up a sewing roll that I had started last year. I just never got around to putting the backing fabric on or the finishing touches. But today was the day, since it has been calling to me for so many months, every time I go into my sewing room. I just felt the urge to get it done and so glad I did. I am really pleased with it and can't wait to start using it when I cross stitch. It should be pretty handy with the pocket and small pincushion. Well, it's really a lovely day out there today, so I think I'll sit on the deck awhile and listen to the birdies sing. Have a wonderful day.
