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It was a slow week of stitching. I didn’t get as much done as usual. Two nights I only stitched for about 20 minutes. That is unusual for me. Here’s what I was up to. First off I picked up my Forever Thine Strawberry. A blog reader sent this chart to me. Thank you. I …

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I told you that I went to the Stitchery Nook a couple of weeks ago looking for all of the Needlework Market goodies. Admittedly, I bought a lot but that’s okay. I’ve been putting money aside for it…and to my shock, a couple of you sent gift cards and they were waiting for me there …

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A recap of some things here at the Wooden House I enjoyed this week...

I can always pick this one out of a scurry of squirrels because of its' outstanding tail! Learned a new word...scurry. No, not a spring animal which is LeeAnna's prompt this week but a regular year round visitor.

Here is a mug rug I just stitched for someone I love and am so grateful she is in my life.

Yahoo…It’s back and finished!! This is my Christmas Garden piece from Blackbird Designs. It is a Blackbird Design chart from the book Home for the Holidays. If you ever want to stitch this and are stitching on 40-count linen, you don’t need as much floss as the pattern calls for. I also want to note that …

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I got quite a bit of cross stitch done this week. I still haven’t been feeling the best. Food and my mouth plague me…the itching is still hard to deal with too but, it’s some better and I’m taking that as a win. I’ve been doing a little more couch sitting (cross stitching and watching …

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...came to a crashing halt! Literally. Let me explain. Remember how I was on a roll?  Catching up on on UFOs and working both forward and backwards on those blocks-of-the month? I even promised to spend National Quilting Day piecing those blocks that I was behind on and showing you the leader-ender blocks that are taking shape at the same time. Well, truth be told, that didn't happen. Last

...came to a crashing halt! Literally. Let me explain. Remember how I was on a roll?  Catching up on on UFOs and working both forward and backwards on those blocks-of-the month? I even promised to spend National Quilting Day piecing those blocks that I was behind on and showing you the leader-ender blocks that are taking shape at the same time. Well, truth be told, that didn't happen. Last

Our trails have dried up and there is no ice on the pond. The geese have been floating around on it.  MUCH earlier than usual and such a welcome sign of spring. LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color's prompt this week is if we have a favourite flower of spring. Truthfully any of the early blooming flowers are a welcome sight for me, I really can't pick just one. But I do especially love to see the Lilac tree bloom which is brief but showy. What about you?

Robbie spent part of his March break here with us ...

I'm busy finishing three new quilts for our Capital Quilters exhibition in May. Plus I want to enter at least one of the challenges.  So I'm quilting every day but I can't show you any of that just yet. 

However, in the evenings when I collapse into my chair I pick up my cross stitch and I've made good progress on Shades of Indigo by Nicole of Northern Expressions Needlework. 

There's just one more border to go now.

Of course mine isn't stitched with indigo threads.  I've chosen my favourite greens and blues ...

I know. By now I should have shown you all the goodies that I bought from market. It’s on my to-do list to write that post but I haven’t had a big chunk of time so it hasn’t gotten done. Next week I hope. Plus…I’ve been on a push to get the things I already …

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When I was at the Stitchery Nook, Liz and I were busy picking out a few new stitch-alongs. It’s so fun bouncing ideas back and forth with Liz. I have some insight on what I like and what I think might be popular but Liz had the numbers and knows by your ordering which projects …

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To celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day this year, we’ve collected some of our favorite free quilt patterns. They all have free video tutorials and most start with precuts. They’re all PDF downloadable patterns, so you can download them and get sewing!

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just beginning to thread your needle for the first time, these patterns range in difficulty, so there’s something for every quilter.

1. Jelly Roll Sizzle

This easy baby quilt is sure to make the top of your list for baby showers and nursery gifts! Jelly Roll Sizzle is a simple ...

Our new addition to the Simply Stamps series has us singing for spring! Spring Forever Simply Stamps is all about new beginnings and we can’t wait for you to begin stitching it!

Two birds are happily twittering while watching over a basket of eggs with a flower wrapped handle in this 4.5″ square design. We love how the soft pastels complete the promise of spring that this image creates. This pattern is low-priced and is only available as a downloadable PDF, so you can click, print, and stitch.

Simply Stamps Spring Forever

Yesterday, marked the release of the ...

Hey…when I was at the Stitchery Nook on Friday I was talking to Liz and Sherri. Originally I had signed up for the open retreat they were hosting from April 4th through the 7th. I ended up deciding not to go because I didn’t know how I would be feeling after my cancer treatment with …

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How'd this happen so fast? I'm not quite ready to give up an hour of AM sleep yet. Seems like we just "fell back", didn't we? Sigh.I've said for a long time that Augie has "cat-like" tendencies but this proves it! First of all, let me explain that "NO", he's not allowed to get on the end table! I found him curled up here one day last month. He's looking at me as if to say "what, there's

How'd this happen so fast? I'm not quite ready to give up an hour of AM sleep yet. Seems like we just "fell back", didn't we? Sigh.I've said for a long time that Augie has "cat-like" tendencies but this proves it! First of all, let me explain that "NO", he's not allowed to get on the end table! I found him curled up here one day last month. He's looking at me as if to say "what, there's

One would think being I’ve had the week off from work that I would have cross-stitched lots and lots. That would be false. I have diligently been working on my to-do list and have been very happy for the chance to do that. So…I’ve only crossed-stitched for an hour or so most nights. I got …

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No, not a quilt finish but a finish nonetheless. I believe that I started this one the summer before last but it's done, in a frame and ready for its close up! I had to laugh when I read Mary's Country Threads blog the other day and she referred to quilters who've taken up cross stitch as "jumping ship"! I haven't gone all in, as in totally overboard, but I do stitch to unwind in the

No, not a quilt finish but a finish nonetheless. I believe that I started this one the summer before last but it's done, in a frame and ready for its close up! I had to laugh when I read Mary's Country Threads blog the other day and she referred to quilters who've taken up cross stitch as "jumping ship"! I haven't gone all in, as in totally overboard, but I do stitch to unwind in the

 We had an amazing temperature shift in the weather this week...+15 C high one day back down to -15C low the next. Definitely surreal to have another higher temperature like that in February. There was a tremendous amount of melt that took place in a very short time. The change over period brought on early darkness amidst a heavy wind, thunder and lightening storm that seemed to be crashing right above our roof. Ned was scared- not the bravest fellow, and we were so relieved we only lost the power for a couple of minutes. I wonder what did ...