Monday, December 31, 2012

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.......my dear friends!
Here's hoping 2013 will
be brilliantly good.
Thank you for following
along with me this past year.
You have brought me so 
many smiles.  
Sending all my love and
     appreciation your way. 
Wishing you all the best
the new year can bring!
Hugs, ~Nan   

Sunday, December 30, 2012

A Stitcher's Finish

Wow, it's been awhile since I 
got to post a stitcher's finish,
but I'm so happy to show you
this one.  This beautiful pillow is
worked by Lynn.
She stitched Dutch Tulip,
one of my freebie designs.  

She's stitched this on 32ct 
Sassy's Sugared Coffee
using DMC floss 
and trimmed it in chenille.
Apparently it was a real keeper
because it was supposed to be 
a gift and she couldn't part with it.
I understand whyI so love it!
Just wonderful Lynn.
Thanks for letting me share it.     
Lynn's  lovely stitching blog is 
If you get a chance pop over to 
see all her  beautiful stitching.
~*~
I'll be releasing a new design
in a few days that I've had in the works  
It's called Sweetheart Tree
and should be perfect to 
put out for Valentine's Day.
Until then, happy stitching!
Smiles,
~Nan
          

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Wishing you all a beautiful
Christmas Day! 

Sunday, December 23, 2012

*Christmas Cheer*

Well, I guess it's time for the annual 
house decor post : )
The house is looking merry and I'm 
truly enjoying it.
(Beware....Picture Heavy)

Wishing all of you much love, laughter 
and happiness this holiday season 
and though out the coming year.
* * * * * * * 
Merry Christmas!
~Nan
  

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

~*~Sneak Peek as Promised~*~

Gosh, this was so much fun to design!

Below is a peek at the 1st release
in the Ladies Prim Society Club
hosted by Dyeing to Stitch.
Featuring kitted designs by myself 
and also Blackbird Designs. 

Have you signed up yet?  ☺
Just visit dyeing2stitch.com and click
to download the registration sheet 
to sign up or call 
757/366-8740 with questions.

The chart and kits will soon 
be on their way 
to Va. for Ann and Pat to mail out
to all the Club members.  I'll also 
be sending them the model
so if you're in the area, stop by 
their shop to see it. 

Thank you to all of you who have 
already signed up and to all
that have emailed me about the club.
I love hearing from you.    

I hope you are as excited as I am
Thanks for taking a peek and
Happy Stitching,
       ~Nan         
   

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Gray and Gloomy

Seems appropriate. 
I really have no motivation.  I am filled
with so much sadness over this past week's
senseless tragedy.  Such an overwhelming
feeling of disbelief that something
like this has really happened.
I think we are all feeling the same way.
My heart and prayers go out to all
those effected and everyone else 
that this has touched, 
which I know is far reaching.
Love and Blessings to you and yours,
~Nan 
        

Saturday, December 15, 2012

**Just A Quick Post **

To show you my little bit of stitching.
 Really, how adorable is this design?
This is my interpretation of 
Notforgotten Farm'
Xmas freebie.
Stitched in GA Tin Bucket
and DMC 830.
A few mother of pearl buttons
and it's already to be made into
something special.
A bit big for an ornament, so it
may turn into a pinkeep or maybe 
a little cupboard hanger.
Thanks Lori for this sweet little
design. 
~*~
       Hope you're all getting to do
what you love this weekend too.
Smiles,
~Nan      

Friday, December 14, 2012

Good Friends

and a new banner !
 I was so surprised to get 
this in the mail the other day.
 Yes, my dear sweet friend
Ivonne of The Crackling Crows 
gifted me
with another one of her wonderful
banners.  She thought it
appropriate since she says
I'm always creating.
I just love it!  Isn't it a beauty?
If you don't own one of Ivonne's
awesome banners already,
you'll have to check out her blog!  
I have it hanging in my studio 
on an antique quilt rack
where I keep some of my
favorite ticking.
~*~
Ivonne, I am so thankful to call you
my friend.  You are so sweet
and such a joy to have in my life.   
Girl, you know I love you,
right? : )
Thank you from the bottom of 
my
~*~ ~*~ ~*~
And today I was so excited to be all
  caught up on things,
that I stitched some of 
the morning away.  
( My most favorite thing to do : )
I fell in love with this prim little design
when Lori at Notforgotten Farm
posted the freebie on her blo
a little while ago.
This is what I've stitched so far.
 Hope to have it finished soon.
Happy Weekend all.
~Nan
PS.  I'll be posting a sneak peek of
the Ladies Prim Society piece
soon, so stay tuned.  If you're interested
in signing up for this exclusive club,
which will also features
Blackbird Designs,
visit the Dyeing to Stitch website
for more information.