BAHAMIAN HIDEAWAY

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Spring Has Arrived

No stitching today just a few pictures from around the house and yard. My favorite time of the year is fall and winter but spring is beautiful. We have decorated for Easter.

We had a hard time growing these until we read about not getting the tuberances wet. Now the cyclamens are thriving. That is the crown of the plant

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Wired Mannequins

I Love these wired mannequins. I use them to hang fobs on. The little one is a new addition.

I have visited many blogs over last few years, and I'm amazed at the very talented people out there. The beautiful things that can be made with needle and thread is astounding. I have made some friend in the blogging community but not half as many as I would like. I would like to thanks all my new friends for visiting and leaving comments.

I have to work for the next three days so my blog time will limited. Everybody have a wonderful few days. Here in Metairie we have had 4 beautiful days. The rain came in this afternoon.

Gwen

Friday, March 20, 2009

Award from Patti

I have been given an award by Patti. I'm so excited this is my first award. I love vistors.
Here is my eight blogs I'm nominating.

These are in no particular order, they are wonderful artistic people.

1. Siobhan
2. Anne
3. Vonna
4. Debbie
5. Jan
6. Margaret
7. Susimac
8. Mary Kathryn

here are the rules
1. Copy the logo of the Kreativ Blogger Award in to your blog
2. Make a link to the person's blog who nominated you
3. Nominate 8 other blogs
4. Add their links to your blog
5. Leave a comment on the blogs, that they have been awarded

Gwen

Saturday, March 14, 2009

New Project and a Finish

This is my next new start.

I'm a member of the LHN and CCN Yahoo group and they are doing a Spring SAL.

Easter Stitch'n

Lizzie Kate Easter Express

Carrot Break by Imaginations I think. I have had this chart for a very long time.

Little House Needleworks

This is my attempt to stage my pieces LOL. This is by Blackbird designs. Next up I think the Easter Basket.

Nashville Stash

I love all things Blackbird. These two women are very talented and has provided me with many pleasurable hours of stitching.

The Drawn Thread new charts . The fabric is the new Blackbird Beach House by Moda.

I made a good haul from market. I saved my pennies and did well.

The Drawn Thread

This is one of my favorite pieces. I love the frame.

Framed Valentines Projects

These were two late Valentines Finishes and I just got them back form the framers. The top if from a Sampler and Needleworks Quaterly I think and the bottom is an OOP Birds of a Feather piece.

Friday, February 06, 2009

New TV

We have a new TV. It's very large. I will be rewatching every Jane Austin film I have and believe me I have them all. Stitching and watch all my favorite movies, sounds like a good weekend.
Gwen

Framing, Stash and Valentine Decorations

Thanks for all my visitors. It's always fun to see a note.
It is time for framing. I may have to rethink this because Nashville is here. I enjoyed stitching on all these projects very much.

Drema had Glorianna on sale and I took very good advantage of that. She now has the Belle Soie on sale may have to spend some on that.

This a little decorative area in my bedroom for Valentine. Until later, I hope everybody have a safe and fun filled weekend.

Gwen

Sunday, January 25, 2009

New Stash and other Things

Hello I would like to thank everybody that visited and most of all those who left comments. I was very happy, as you can tell my visitors are few.
I have been doing some stitching. I had a neuroma removed from my left hand on the 9th still a little sore and swollen but it is much better.
I haven't gotten around to finishing the snow on Ella Vaughan yet. I plan to set aside a day and jut get it done.

I have some new stash to share.

I have decided to do Beatrix Potter and here are the fabrics and threads I have to decide between. The first picture is the Thread Gatherer S'NC Cinnamon Stick and Old Lace. The second picture is Cinnamon Stick and Colonial Tint. Please feel free to make suggestions.

I have become become a great Blue Ribbon Designs fan. Below is her Cinnamon Twist and my progress so far. You can visit her wesite for the latest designs for Nashville Market. Drema has kits on offer at Needlecraft-Corner .

I have started Valentine Holiday by BOF and here is my progress.