Today, I thought I’d share some pictures I took while my mister and I were doing a little hiking on some family farm & ranch land I share with my brother and my cousin Dee. It belonged to our grandparents on Mom’s side. Someday soon I’ll try to write a longer post about it, but… Continue reading Sunday Scenery, Part 1
read moreThe day dawned dreary and frozen here. Noon-time has brought sunshine breaking through and the ice is releasing its hold on the captives it has encased in its frosty, glistening coating. Some is simply dripping away, and from time to time I hear large chunks crash onto the patio out back. It’s pretty to look… Continue reading Frozen to Melting
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Winter is here (in the northern hemisphere, anyway!!) It’s perfect cozy stitching weather, and this happy snowman & his cute little friend are waiting for you to stitch them up!
What will you make with this pattern? You can reduce or enlarge this to any size you want for any project- it would be great on any type of home decor or kitchen item, such as a wall hanging, pot holder, dish towel, etc. (Hand embroidery pattern only, this pattern not available for machine embroidery.) You could also use it for coloring and make note cards, etc.
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Well today sure started off well…. got an email from curator and exhibit organizer extraordinaire Donne DeSoto that my Snowy Owl, from Acadia National Park, will be on display at the Library of Congress soon! Here’s the LoC’s information on the exhibit–I SO wish I lived close enough to go see it!
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Sometimes it is possible to whip up a quick something just before Christmas…I’ll have to back-to-back posts (I hope) about sewing for the holidays that include this tutorial on zipping up a quick gift bag and, next, the wonderful York Pinafore pattern from Helen’s Closet patterns.
It’s time for a little cozy stitching! This Free Comfort & Joy Christmas Stocking Embroidery Pattern is perfect for this time of year- because I find sitting & working on my hand embroidery in the evenings both comforting and joyful! What about you? It would be cute on a little mug rug or table topper mini quilt- what about making it for a gift and including a few tea bags, hot cocoa mix & home made cookies? Maybe you could even include an inexpensive mug as well!
Click here to download the free PDF pattern.
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I have a great Friday Roundup of things, Deals, Finishes, and blocks to do! Then a preview of what is coming up
If you really want to try the Oliso Iron but want to spend less, you can purchase the blue model for 20% off and FREE Shipping. Blue Blue iron has a different sole plate and a few less features. It is still an amazing iron and a chance to try it for 20% off is a great way to see if you like using it! There are mine so you can see the difference is material.
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Block 12 perfectly 'wraps up' this sew along! On Nov 22 we'll show off the full quilt!
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Whenever we post a Christmas ornament project, it tends to be very popular- probably because no matter the time of year, we are all looking for quick projects that we can actually complete in just a few hours (or less!) We’ve looked around and gathered 25 Free Super Cute Christmas ornaments to sew and quilt! You’re sure to find something here that you LOVE and can make in a jiffy!
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read moreKeeping very busy these days!!
I've just released several new Cross Stitch Pattern Leaflets:
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| Winter Snow |
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| Crazy Valentine Ornaments 1 |
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| Crazy Valentine Ornaments 2 |
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Block 11 is a beautiful snowflake! It is much easier than it looks.
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Block 10 is the house, but it's more like a cottage, I love it!
Have you been wanting to start the Sleighbell sampler? There is gorgeous kit using the same fabrics I am using! Even if you don't start this year, grab a kit before they are gone!
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It’s October; leaves are
falling and temperatures are dropping in Virginia. It’s a season of
change, celebrations and giving thanks.
The October Island Batik Ambassador challenge, Top it off, features the Check it Out collection and Foundations Basics. The applique leaves are cut with Accuquilt’s Fall Medley die.
NOTE: Island Batik Ambassador supplies its ambassadors with fabric for the monthly challenges.
The holiday runner features two seasons, winter and fall. The wind of free-motion quilting is blowing swirls of textures across the runner. Check out the stitched snowflake! It’s easy peasy with ...
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Have you been wanting to start the Sleighbell sampler? You definitely need to join in and there is gorgeous kit using the same fabrics I am using! Even if you don't start this year, grab a kit before they are gone!
Block 9 is so darn cute! As I was making it I started to think about my own Christmas ornaments.
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So all this time in my previous posts I have been posting pictures of our yard during winter. But I have neglected the summer!
Our Summer is so beautiful, a little rainy, but always super green. These pictures don't even begin to show the thickness or depth of the grass in our yard. The hills that surround us are also very lush and green.
Here is our yard in the winter . . .
