My Package Arrived

I just wanted all my friends in blog land to see what arrived in the mail yesterday. YEAH! I bought this primitive doll from Robby at Glory River Primitives in Scotland. As I've said many times before she has the most wonderful creations. Anyway, her name is Bettina and I just love her look. I couldn't wait to display her on my favorite shaker chair in my sewing room. Isn't she just simply the best? Thank you Robby for brightening my day. I will truly cherish her. Please click on the picture to enlarge it so you can get a real good look at her in detail.

Johanna Parker Designs Give-away!

Johanna is hosting her first Blog Give-away by offering one of her wonderful creations to celebrate her 100th blog. Hurry and leave a comment and you might win this white jack-o'- lantern. His name is Lucky Lumina. Isn't he dreamy? Good luck to all !

~Spring 2009~

Happy Memorial Day!
I worked in the garden most of the weekend rather than sewing.
It was just too beautiful to be inside.
The little sewing I did do was in a lounge chair on the deck.
My gardens are looking lovely. The hard work is paying off.
The Irises are in full bloom and the lavender and hydrangea
have the beginning of flower heads. I planted a ton of impatiens in
every bed possible. They are small now but by the end
of the summer they will almost connect to one another.
I love gardening as much as cross stitching.
Now that the hard work is done we can sit back and enjoy it.
Best wishes to you and your families this Memorial Day.

Strawberry Kick

I guess I'm addicted now. I liked making the last bunch of strawberries so much that I went on to make a large set. They are a little more primitive so I like them even better. This pattern is by Stacy Nash Primitives. She has some wonderful patterns. I'm a big fan. I put these in my Etsy store and they went fast. YEAH!!! Well, I thought I would post these pics on my blog for all to see. I love getting your comments too.

Bunch O' Strawberries

Happy Friday! A dear friend of mine asked me to make her some strawberry fobs. So I put together 5 with some fabric in the same shades of deep red, which is her favorite color. I filled them with crushed walnut shells and added a green wool top and a button with some waxed twine to hang them. She loves to place and hang things all around her beautiful house. I'm sure she already has a spot for these picked out. Thanks for taking a look and have a lovely weekend.

"Lo Rose" Sampler Chart Drawing

I just found this drawing but you have to post to it by 3:00 today. Edgar has finished his Lo Rose Sampler and is now having a drawing for the chart. I have been trying to find this chart but have had much difficulty so I really hope I win. He will announce the winner next Monday - May 4th.
Visit his blog to enter. http://www.blacksheepsite.blogspot.com/