Some New Goodies

Just had to take some pics and show you

my latest banner purchase from Ivonne

at http://folkartbythecracklingcrows.blogspot.com/ 

This says it all when it comes to my style. What

a beautiful job she did.  I love it.  It's right by

our front door as soon as you walk in. 

Notice the adorable brown folk art bird with

the cute haircut.  She's another new goodie

of mine.  Audrey of Bayrayschild Primitives 

makes the most wonderful

folk art birds you'd ever want to own.

She has more for adoption, so check them

out.  

Have a happy Wednesday.

~Nan

~*~ LOVE Pinkeep ~*~

FYI...In case anyone is interested, I've just listed the
LOVE pinkeep in my Etsy Shop.

 It measures 6 x 4 1/2 inches. Stitched with

overdyed floss and filled with sawdust. 
The pattern is by Stitcherhood.


Smiles, ~Nan

SATURDAY FINISHES

 My busy hands were at work early this morning.  I was 

determined to get some finishes done on some of

the pieces I've been stitching.  

The ~Oh Sweet Valentine~ cupboard hanger is a 

Primitivebettys freebie and the ~LOVE~ pinkeep

is  a Stitcherhood freebie.  Both were stitched 

on linen using cherry basket by Valdani. The 

~Valenine~ pinkeep by Country Rustic Primitives  
was stitched on R&R linen, 
my favorite, with Aztec Red by WDW.  
A silver charm hangs from a piece of french ribbon.
All of them are firmly stuffed with sawdust, as usual.  
 

Have a wonderful Saturday and enjoy the day.

~Nan

Stitchin' Up A Storm

I sure didn't mean to neglect my blog, but I have been
so busy stitching up orders and trying to get 
done the new offerings I needed to 

post to TDIPT Mercantile this past Friday.

All got finished and were well received on the merc : )

  Here's all the things I've been stitching. 

BBD Strawberries with green wool tops and filled with
crushed walnut shells.

Another BBD called Sweet Heart.  This  pillow is 
stitched on36 ct R & R linen.  Just lovely 
to work on.  It's stitched with

overdyed  floss and stuffed with sawdust.

I was on a BBD roll :D.  This little box was stitched with

willow green linen.   I also used overdyed floss and

trimmed it with vintage chenille trim.

The patten originally said Noel, but I changed it to 

Be Mine, so it could be for Valentine's Day.  I love how this

turned out.  I used an old love letter to line the inside of the

box and stitched up a wool acorn as an added surprise.

This hanging pinkeep is my adaptation of an
E&E&F design. I didn't care for the saying so I 
changed it to a simple Be Mine with the 
date of Fed 14, 1890. It's stitched on a 
dark khaki linen and stuffed with

sawdust.  It's pretty big too, 10 X 4.

Finally, I just finished this cupboard hanger.  It's from a 
design by Brenda Keyes.  Also done with overdyed 
floss on natural linen and has a homespun hanger.

I haven't listed this yet.  It looks so cute hanging

on my stepback cupboard, that I'm not sure I 

want to give it up.

Well, I hope this makes up for being away from my blog for

so long.  Hope you enjoy the photos of my stitchings.

Warm wishes to you all and as always, happy stitching.

~Nan

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

May you realize your fondest dreams
and take time to recognize and enjoy
each and every blessing. 

Best Wishes for a wonderful New Year.

~Nan