Another Stitcher's Finish

Happy Monday.  I'm having a slow and easy day.  These don't come along too often, so I thought I'd take a little time to blog.  

Bonnie sent in her finish of Beggar's Night.  She stitched it on R & R 40ct Rook and substituted DMC 919 for the 301. 

Bonnie made it flat by using a piece of warm and natural batting in the middle and hung it on her Halloween clothes line :)  She also included her initials and date on her piece too.  Love the idea of a clothes line. Thanks Bonnie, it's wonderful!
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The weather has gotten much cooler in Philly these days and I thought since I had some leisure time I'd cut some of the hydrangea and sedum Autumn Joy for the house.  They are wearing such beautiful colors right now.

I've also started to decorate for Fall/Halloween.  I'll try and take some pics and post them next time.  I have so many wonderful artist made pieces and I love putting them all over the house.
Now, what to do with my afternoon......maybe a nice salad for lunch, out on the deck since it's such a nice day and probably a bit of stitching.
Hope your day is slow and easy too!
Smiles, ~Nan

A Stitcher's Finish

I received quite a few photos in the

last few days from fellow stitchers :)

The needles are flying out there!

First, Judy of Attic Raggedys 

and a fellow member of Samplermakers,

sent in another finish.   This time she's 

stitched Down Virginia Way.  

Doesn't this look fabulous framed.  I'm just loving it!

Judy used the called for threads except for having 

to substitute WDW Cocoa for the CC Pollywog 

because it was out of stock.   I think it looks great!

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Carole, also a Samplermakers member,

sent a picture of her Happy 4th finish.

This was her first attempt at ruching with ribbon.

Looks like a pro to me.

It's beautiful and so patriotic.  I'll bet it's even better
in person.   Such a nice display too.
Carole was sweet enough to purchase the little
1776 cupcake pincushion I made and I'm so
glad to see she's enjoying it.  Thanks again
Carole.
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And last but not least, Bonnie quickly stitched up
my new release, A Bee's Bounty.
Of course, Bonnie stitched this on 48ct.

How sweet.  She say's it's only about 3 x 6.
Good things come in small packages, right?
It's adorable Bonnie.
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Thank you all for sharing your finishes with me.
It always makes me smile to see them and I
love showing them to my fellow bloggers.
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I finished designing and charting the third and probably
final bee design this morning. This one may
be my favorite in the series.
Hope to get stitching on it soon, but need to
pick out some linen for the project first.

Have a wonderful week and thanks for
visiting.  Smiles, ~Nan

A Stiticher's Finish

You know....it's been awhile since I received a finish 

to post.  This one is just wonderful.

Bonnie sent me this picture of the finish

she did on the Lancaster Co. Coverlet

pattern.  It was stitched on 48ct over 2 and

came out to be 5 1/2" w. x 3 1/4" h.

It sure looks sweet on that 48.

She now has a coverlet collection because she
had stitched these others by The Scarlett House.
All of 48ct so they'd be about the same size.

What a great collection you have going there Bonnie.
Thanks for stitching Lancaster Co and sharing it with us.

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My hubby, Bill and I took a little trip this weekend
to Baltimore Harbor to meet up with some friends, 
Ivonne of The Crackling Crows and her hubby Kevin.

Ivonne, Bill, and myself

We had the best time hanging out at this
open air pub called Leinenkugels. 

 Despite the heat we walked around afterwards and
took in the harbor sights.
(Need to get that shot of Kevin out of the camera):(

It was so wonderful to spend time with them
again.  We had lots of laughs and we hope
to do it again soon.
Spending time with good friend is really
great for the soul.
Wouldn't you agree?
Smiles, ~Nan

Looky what came in the mail today!

My dear and very sweet friend Nancy,

from Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe

sent me some of her new floss colors, 

fresh from the dye pots.

Along with a little note to make me

smile!

She dyed 18 more colors today that

you just have to check out.

Russets, which I LOVE,

more greens and blues.

I see some floss shopping in

my future : )

Thank you so much Nancy

for the wonderful surprise and

your kindness and thoughtfulness.

 Love ya. 

x x x x 

I do have a bit of a surprise for you,

but you'll have to wait till tomorrow.

I'll be revealing my mini sampler

that you saw a sneak of in a few 

previous posts, along with another 

finish.

Yes, I've been busy too :D

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I also want to show you

a Stitcher's Finish that 

Bonnie sent me a picture of

 the other day.

 

She stitched "A Bee's Blessing"

on 45ct. linen over 2 threads and then  

walnut stained it.    It came out to 

be 3 1/4" w x 2 1/8" h.

It's mounted on a wooden oval disk

backed with gold wool and trimmed

  with chenille.

What a great finishing idea.

Wonderful stitching Bonnie and I love

the staining too.

   Thanks for sharing it with us.

Many smiles,

~Nan  

              

*Another Stitcher's Finish*

Hi Again....

Oh, how I love seeing these.  Yep, another finish

to show you.  Take a look at these beauties.

These were stitched by Bonnie, who is know for

working on 48 count linen. Wowsa!
They measure a mere 4" and 5" wide.  How sweet.

She used all DMC and walnut stained them.
She'll be adding a string to hang them.  
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Great stitching Bonnie and thanks so 
much for sharing pictures of your work 
with us.
Until later, have a wonderful week
and happy stitching.
~Nan