iStitch part 5

I downloaded part 5 last Friday but was not able to xstitch it til later on that day because I had an eye appointment ..... and they dilated my eyes.  I did manage to get it done before midnight that night but I didn't get it turned in to Carol til Sat morning.  Oh well.  Here it is though!!!  I'm using Hand Dyed Fibers in regular silk Enchanter Rose 1325/27/29.

Happy Stitching!

iStitch Mystery SAL part 4....

Here is my part 4 of the iStitch Mystery SAL!  I hurriedly printed it off this a.m. to stitch up after a busy morning but was able to get it done and off to Carol to have.  I'm having SOOOOO MUCH FUN doing this one that I may stitch it for a Christmas present for a friend.

I am using Hand Dyed Fibers Enchanter Rose 1325/27/29 combo and you can see my new Gingher Alicia Scissors laying there also. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend.  I am busy with the kids and their activities and filling my time in between with as much stitching as I can.  I will be going to Sampler Sunday Stitching at the Attic this Sunday and that's ALWAYS a treat to be with other stitchers who share your same passion for xstitching!

Happy Stitching!

Remembering ..... September 11, 2001

I wanted to post something here to honor those who lost their lives on Sept 11, 2001......a  day American's will hopefully never forget.  I am sure we each could say what we were doing that day and what time it was when we found out about this horrible and tragic news.  I PRAY we never forget!

Part 3 of my SAL.....

I'm sorry for not posting more recently but once school started for my kids, I had to get myself on a new schedule to coincide with their schedules and life has been busy ever since.  I have kept stitching through it all even if it is a few stitches here and there.  I hope to post more information this coming week and some finishes I've done, some WIPs, some SALs and who knows what else.  I will try not to bore you though.

Here is my part 3 of iStitch's Mystery SAL.  You can see everyone's variations of this Mystery here.

I did win the contest from Needle Work Press for the Anne Wheatley 1828 contest that Vicki (the reproduction sampler designer) was hosting.  She told me this information a couple of Saturdays ago when I went to the Attic for their Saturday Stitch In.  That was a LOT of fun that day.  You can see the prize I won on the Attic's newsletter here.   It is down on page 4 I believe.  I think I get to chose either the round or square tin.  I'm not sure but I'm just THRILLED that I won!  You can even see my WIP on page 14 of the Attic's newsletter.

I'm currently working on ornaments for Christmas, and I will soon start this week on my donation for the Attic's Breast Cancer Fundraiser Silent Auction event.  I'm not sure what but if you have a great idea, please post what you think I could stitch for the auction. 

Happy Stitching everyone!

Doing a SAL.....and joined another one....

I'm currently working on my NeedleWork Press Anne Wheatley 1829 which I bought from the Attic.  I wanted to be farther along but somehow have gotten behind due to different things.  We went away as a family on a couple of short vacations and I was fearful for taking it with me and losing my supplies or leaving them in the hotel room.   So now I'm trying to play catch up with it so I can email the designer my WIP for her contest for this project.

Then I've joined another SAL from iStitch.  This one is a Mystery and Carol has now closed it out but you can still read and possibly follow our progress on this Mystery.  The link is here.

I am going to be stitching mine on 40ct Antique White Newcastle linen as well with a HDF from my stash.  You can find HDF (Hand Dyed Fibers) from this link here.

I started SB Tiny Garden Scissor Fob on my birthday but didn't get very far as you know from reading below that my birthday started out with me having a bad migraine headache.  So I'm trying to finish that little project up also. 

That's about it for now.  I've GOT to start stitching some more xmas ornaments as I feel SOOO FAR BEHIND because I'm usually DONE by now with all my xmas gift giving ornaments.  Hmmm....may have to devote one week to doing NOTHING but xmas stitching!  That sounds like a plan!

Happy Stitching!

My BIRTHDAY!!!!

Ohhhh how I absolutely LOVE my birthday!!!  My family and friends totally spoil me to death and I love every bit of it!!!!  But I love to do the same for their birthdays as well.

I've taken several pics of all my gifts from family and friends.    I would post a pic of them IN their boxes but I can't figure out how to post the pic without you clicking on the picture itself and I don't like posting other people names/addresses online. 
Here is a picture from my Tranquil Stitches message board group!!!  We LOVE to exchange birthday presents with each other!!!

I've also received some VERY NICE gift certificate from a close friend also!  Thank you Carol!!!  I will tell when I spend it!!!!  {{{{HUGS HON}}}}

Here is what I got from Ted and the kids!  Four wonderful cards and a GORGEOUS necklace ..... IT'S PINK and has XOXO on it in the shape of a HEART!!!

Last but not least, cards and presents from family and close best friends.  Of course....I did receive money for my birthday from my parents and my MIL but I don't photograph checks.  The new Vera Bradley purse is from my sister! 

I was worried that I would have a horrible birthday when I woke up with a migraine headache this morning but I took some Excedrine and a nice cold compress helped with the migraine for me to have a very BEAUTIFUL birthday being spoiled by family and dear friends of mine!  Thank you to all my close friends and family for making my birthday very special!!!

Blog Award!!!

Wow!  I've been awarded my first Blog Award!!!!  Thank you Carol of iStitch for giving me this!  I feel so honored!  You can find iStitch's blog in my blog list.

The rules of the award are :

1 Thank the person who has awarded you

2 List seven thing about yourself

3 Pass the award to 15 other stylish blogger

 

 

Seven Things about myself:

1.  I am a blessed SAHM of 2 wonderful kids and a great husband.

2.  I try to xstitch on SOMETHING every day for my sanity.

3.  I do xstitch on multiple projects but I was a one project person LONG ago.  Imagine that!

4.  I do have some UFOs hiding in my closet but most are close to finishing.

5.  I love to sew matching dresses for my daughter and myself and the occasional ties for hubby and my son.

6.  My favorite xstitch fabric is 38ct Nacre linen and comes from Tissage Gander in France.

7.  I love Bohin Needles.

 

Now to give the reward to 15 other stylish bloggers.   These are in no particular order either:

 

1.  Little House Needlework Blog

2.  You Know What You Ought To Do

3.  Samplings From a Blue Ribbon Girl

5.  Seasons of My Mind

6.  iStitch

7.  Lizzie Kate Blog

8.  Tempus Fugit

9.  Anita's Stitching

10.  GigiR Designs

11.  Vee and Co and Design

12.  Valie's Blog

13.  Rensel Studio

14.  Blackbird Designs

15.  The Twisted Stitcher

That's it for now.  I'm off to xstitch for the rest of the night since I had to go today to get the school supplies for my kids.  I soooo wished teachers would send these out SOONER! 

Happy Stitching!