*TDIPT SPRING LAUNCH*

~ Coming to Ebay beginning 

Sunday March 27th ~ 

The talented artists of TDIPT

(To Dwell in Primitive Times)

are having a Spring Launch.

Please check out all the wonderful handmade items listed

this week on Ebay.  Just type TDIPT into the search bar.

Thanks for all of your support.

~Nan

 

*Weekend Stitching*

Just wanted to show you a few items I've been working on.

I designed and started stitching this little alphabet sampler this weekend and

hope to attach it to a custom lollipop top hornbook.   I still have to finish 

up stitching it and get it all stained and prim looking.

The colors are olive green, dark brown, gold and a denim blue.

Not sure what color I will paint the hornbook.  Have to wait and see.

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I just got the new Blackbird Designs booklet called A Stitcher's Journey and I also treated myself to 3 of Maggie Bonanomi's books.  I thought these little Tulip Pinkeeps (BBD) and matching velvet hearts (MB) would be a quick and fun stitch and they really were.  

Of course, I ended up changing the floss colors to ones I liked better and I even dyed the head pins to match.  I made a light and dark version.  I like the way they turned out and I'm not sure I could pick a favorite.
BTW... the ric rac I used is hand dyed by Nancy of Victorian Motto Sampler Shop
I can tell you first hand it is wonderful and she has some really great colors available.

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I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend and I wish everyone a wonderful week.

Smiles, 

~Nan 

*Very Excited*

Hello friends.  

I have a new pattern to share with you and I'm very excited.  I have been working on this for a number of weeks, designing,  stitching and getting the pattern ready for print.  And it's finally all done. 

I wanted to design something with Spring in mind.  I think we all LOVE Spring.

The pattern will be available in my Etsy Shop or you may email me.

~ BLOOM SAMPLER~

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I will be listing a few finished items Monday night on TDIPT Mercantile.
I hope you can stop by and take a peek. 
Remember, TDIPT is turning 4 and to celebrate we are having a drawing with wonderful prizes.

That's all for now.  Have a fabulous weekend. 

~Nan

*TDIPT is Turning 4*

Celebrate with us, Feb 28th - March 20th
by browsing through some of the best
Primitive and Original handmades available.
To show our appreciation to all of you,
TDIPT is having a very impressive drawing
with Prizes from some amazing TDIPT artists!
Visit the TDIPT Blog for photos of the prizes,
and information on how to qualify for the drawing.

Good luck to all. 

~Nan

*Pins & Tulips Pinkeep*

It's been a bit of a rough week.  Our doggie was sick this week with, believe it or not,

a kind of doggie vertigo.  She is much better now, but what a scare she gave us.

I have been keeping her by my side on the sofa while I stitch.   This is what I finally got finished up today.  It's a Blackbird Design.  I really like it.  Helps me think of Spring : )

On the back I used a creamy colored silk matka that I stained a bit and added a wool heart to hold pins.  I also trimmed it in stained ric rac.

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On another note...... STASH SALE  ! ! !

I'd like to part with some cross stitch fabric that I don't think I'll be using.

I have some evenweave,  murano and lugana in neutral colors of white, beige, bone and mushroom.

If you are interested in purchasing any, please email me at nanlewis@comcast.net

Here is what I have along with the price.  Shipping is extra.

(2) 30 ct Murano in Mushroom 18 x 27  $3.50 each Sold
(1) 30 ct Murano in White 26 x 34  $4.00 Sold
(1) 28 ct Lugana in Bone 18 x 26 1/2  $3.50 Sold
(3) 28 ct Evenweave in Sponged 14 x18  $2.00 each Sold
(2) 25 ct Lugana in Lt. Beige 18 x 26  $3.50 each Sold
(2) 25 ct Lugana in Bone 18 x 26  $3.50 Sold
24 ct Lugana in Heartland Beige 23 x 24 Sold and 18 x 35  Sold $4.00 each
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Enjoy your day and happy stitching.
~Nan

*Freebie Finish to Show You*

A blogging friend, tonko(Tomoko), from Japan, stitched my Valentine freebie and agreed to

allow me to post her picture to show you her beautiful finish.  She used the recommended floss colors and stitched it on R & R Reproductions Hand Dyed Linens (Light Espresso) 40ct.  

It is just so pretty when I saw it, my first words were "Wow".

She has a beautiful blog full of finished stitched pieces that you will love to see.

If you have a moment click on the link to visit her blog, Mixed T.

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Have a wonderful week and happy stitching.

~Nan

Sneak Peek Feb TDIPT Update

I've been working hard to get ready for my TDIPT update tomorrow night.

Please visit around 10 pm to see all of the new offerings by the wonderful and talented artist's of the TDIPT Mercantile.

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Hope to see you there. 

Blessings,

~Nan