Finishing Happy Dance

A month ahead of schedule I have finished The Cat's Whisker's "On The Twelfth Day...." I still have to make them into ornaments but that won't take long to do since I've got the fabric ready and found ribbon in my stash for them. I really do love this set and think they are going to look great on my tree this year.

Day 11

Day 12

Tracy has taken pity on me and moved the TV from the bedroom to the living room so I have been able to watch some of my favorite programs while stitching. We are still going to get another TV but at least now I'm not without. The best news is he will be getting a little extra money this month from Social Security so I will get my Mother's Day shopping trip to the LNS. I really do need to stock up on some basic fabric's and not sure what else I'll be looking for. Also have added a few things to the Seasonal Shelf and I'm much happier with it. I'll have a updated photo of it soon.

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

More Finishes

Some good stuff and some not so good stuff. First I had a very productive weekend of stitching . That's the good and now the bad was my TV in the living room (where the computer is and where I stitch) went to the TV Gods in the sky. First we noticed the color was off and then it just went dead. Of course this really put a wrinkle in my plans for Mother Day stash shopping since now we'll have to buy a new TV. I normally get 2 trips to the LNS to spend what I want on anything that catches my fancy (and Tracy always finds even more that he thinks I must have). Well my birthday stash shopping was ruined when we had to buy a new computer and now the TV will take care of my Mothers Day stash shopping.....I think the stash angels have it in for me and are trying to tell me something.

The good thing was I managed to get some finishes while watching movies on the computer.

"Pooh" onesie for Maddie

This will be the last one I stitch for a while. She has so my cute things in this size I will wait to she outgrows some of them and then get back to more stitching for her. I love this Pooh design and even did it a few years ago for myself on a tee shirt. All the backstitching about drove me nuts but I think the outcome was well worth the effort. I added the little ribbon roses around the neck to make it even more girly.

Next I decided to do something a little easier and thought it would be a good time to do the "On The Twelfth Day...." ornaments for May. My plan was to stitch 2 of the designs each month and finish up in June but I have changed my mind and will do the last four this month. Below are both days Nine and Ten and I have just started on Day Eleven. I should have the last two done this week and then it will be on to other ornaments. I still want to do at least two a month and will probably be looking for a cute "Babies First Christmas" to do for Maddie.

"On The Twelfth Day...." Day 9

"On The Twelfth Day...." Day 10

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

Seasonal Shelf for May

The May shelf is still a work in progress. I'm working on other ideas for it but need to get to Michael's for some more supplies. I want some kind of background and maybe a white picket fence but we'll see what I can find or make for it. Thinking a couple more birdies like the ones on the bird houses would be nice too. I had loads of fun painting the birdhouses and think I'll be doing more of them for decorations in the Living room.

Will have a stitchy update later tonight along with some other stuff.

Until Next Time.....Have a great week with LOTS of stitching time.

We Have a Winner

In my last blog post I offered a Scissor Fob to the first person who left a comment that they wanted it. Thank you to everyone who left comments but the only one who read the post correctly and posted she wanted it was Donna Karl. Congrats Donna! I missed the mailman today so it will go out in the mail on Monday and I hope you enjoy it and the little extra I included in the package as a surprise.


Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

A Finish and Fobs

Another Finish.....

I've been stitching like I'm possessed to get the onesies done for Maddie before she outgrows them LOL. Here is the Piglett one I finished last night. She is sure a good eater and Manda calls her "Lil Piggy" so this one is perfect for her. Love the Pooh designs and I have a book that is almost worn out now with different Pooh, Piglett, Eeyore and Tigger in it that are just the perfect size for the little Onesies. I've started a Pooh one and should have it finished before the weekend. Instead of stitching the butterfly in Piglett's hand I used a pretty little button for it.

"Piglett with Butterfly" Onesies for Maddie

Fobs, Fobs, and more Fobs,

"Frogin" Stitch Picker

No one likes to have to "Frog" on projects and I find that having a "Stitch Picker" makes the chore a little easier. The added weight to the needle somehow makes it a little easier to hold the needle and pluck out the offending stitches. As soon as my order for more froggy charms arrives I want to make more of these for RAK's and a give away here on my blog. I am being stingy though and keeping this one for myself.

"Stitchers Fob"

You really can't see the charm in the middle but it says "Stitch" on it and I love the little scissors. Someone is going to find this one in their mailbox real soon.

"Sewing Fob"

I just love the Black and Silver combo on this one. The middle charm is a picture of a old fashioned sewing machine and I adore the thimble at the bottom. Again this will be going out as a RAK real soon.

"Gold Butterfly"

This one is kind of plain but I didn't want to over power the lovely beads that change color in the light. I would love to send this to someone so if you would like it just leave me a comment and I'll send it to the first person who leaves a comment wanting it. Be sure to include you name so I'll know who to contact for a address.

"Lil Froggy Fob"

After our wonderful day together Mary A sent me this adorable little froggy charm. I wish he showed up better in the picture. I wanted to do something special with him so I made this little fob that I can put on the zipper of my purse. Now I'll have a little reminder of our day shopping and chatting whenever I go out.

I think Summer must be just around the corner. It's been really warm this week and the century mark for the temp will be here very soon. I'm sure not ready for it but since I can't follow Winter around the globe I guess I'll just have to deal with staying in while the sun is up.

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching!

Monopoly Monday SAL and other stuff

I was a good girl and worked on Monopoly on Monday. Didn't get a lot done but some is better than none. All the lettering for Page 3 is now finished and all that is left to do is the Railroad and dreaded Community Chest. As I said before I'm leaving the Chests until last to do since I really am dreading all the fractional stitches and backstitching on those. The railroad is easy to do but I just might leave those until after the chests as a reward to myself for finishing the chests.

Monopoly Board

Pages 1,2 and 3 5/4/09

Stitching for Baby....

Got two little quick finishes done for my sweet Maddie. Before she was born my DD Amanda said NO PINK! Now that she is here and she has received so many cute "Pink" outfits Amanda said pink is now OK LOL.

Love Bug Bib

After finishing the Just Nan Tin on Sunday night I felt like a little more stitching and what better to do than a Bib. You probably recognize the design from the cupcake I did. I have used the pattern over and over and over and sure got my monies worth out of the cheap little kit. I think this will probably be the last time I use it.

Sorry Nancy I really don't mean to touchier you with these and if you will send me your address I'll send you the kit so you can do some for your precious one to come (I checked all the databases and you aren't there ;o( )

Design from The Sweetheart Tee "Just Ducky Fob". I stitched it on a Onesie with waste canvas using DMC and Dragon Floss.

I purchased a package of onesies before Maddie was born and finally got some waste canvas so I could stitch something on them. It's been a while since I used the stuff so it was a rocky start but a good outcome. I have several more to do this week and since this one stitched up so quickly may get 2 or 3 more done.

Well that was my Monday and I sure hope the rest of the week goes as well. I did play with making a couple more Beaded Fobs and even a stitch marker but will have to wait til the sun comes up tomorrow for pictures of them (the camera batteries were dead today so couldn't take any pics).

Hope you have a great week with lots of stitching time.

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

Weekend Update

This turned out to be a great weekend for watching races, naps, and lots of stitching and even a finish to hang on the wall. While watching 2 NASCAR races, the KY Derby and the NHRA finals this is what I got done (got a few short naps in there too).

"grow!" Tin Top by Just Nan

stitched on 28 count Platinum Cashel Linen

with DMC

The design is small, 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 but took a while to stitch with all the color changes. I'll try to get a better picture when it is mounted on the tin. I need to get more floss to make the cording so probably won't get to put it together until next weekend.

"Love Bug" Cupcake

Design from Kit stitched on 32 count White Linen

with DMC and finished in a Flower Petal Cupcake holder

This cupcake was inspired by the cute ladybug at the Belliago Conseratory. I just loved how it was all done in the red roses and thought this would make a cute cupcake with red ribbon roses. I have become really addicted to make these since they are really quick and easy to do. I have lots of the cupcake holders so will probably be doing many more of them.

"Not Tonight Dear...." by Sue Hillis Designs

I purchased the mat and frame for this a while back and it just sat there waiting for me to put it together. Well the little cupid got tired of waiting to be hung and screamed at me until I finally got off my butt and put it all together. The white frame doesn't really show up well on the white wall in my bedroom so I may get another frame for it (I'd paint the wall but don't think the landlord would like that). At last she is completed and hangs as a reminder to DH.

Happy Baby....

Maddie at 3 weeks

I'm sure you must be getting tired of the proud Granny with the baby pictures but I just had to share this one. My DD says this is normal for Maddie. She is one very easy baby that only cries when she wants to eat and judging by how she is growing is often LOL. I should have a picture sometime during the week with all three of the grandkids since Jedi is almost over his cold and will be allowed to hold her again.

My eyes have had about all they can take of stitching and reading email so I may pull out the beads and charms and put together a couple of Beaded fobs for a change of pace.

Hope everyone has a great week ahead with lovely weather and lots of stitching time.

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching