Memorial Day

On this day we would like to THANK all those service men,women and their famalies for their great sacrifices to this country and her citizens.
We are the Land of the FREE because of the BRAVE. One again we say thank you and stay as safe as possible.

Gwen and her family

A Few Finishes and a Purchase

Rise and Shine by Bent Creek. This is a very old chart.I intend to hang this with Full Moon Rising and Here Comes The Sun to old designs by the same designer that us in a Just Crosstitch Magazine.

This was a freebie by The Sampler Girl. I added the sailing boat button.

This is a chart by LHN that I just love.

Gingher Scissor purchase. I love these little collectables.

This was a joy to stitch it's Love the Truth by Exampler by Exampler From the Heart.

I'm Back

Hello eveybody I have been gone for a while but I have been busy. First let me say Happy Mother's Day to all.

These are two pillows I made for my mother but forget to put them in the box. They will have to be shipped later.

Happy Easter

I hope all my Blogging friends and their families have a very Happy Easter.

Back From the Framers

Two pieces back from the framers. The first one by Blackbird Designs and the second is by Ewe&Eye&Friends.

Easter Decorations/Sampler Stash Collection

I have no idea why these eggs photographed like this but I love this basket
Tree with eggs.
The beautiful blogs on the net can be a bad influence. Look what they have done to me. I have purchase many wonderful charts and now need to convert some to NPI. I have more projects than I will do in two life times. They give me pleasure. Somedays I just love to sit in my stash room and go through all my containers. I have been stitiching since the late seventies.

Thanks for the visit
Gwen

Old Colonial Designs Casket

I have wanted on of these from Sampler Cove published her fist Quaker casket chart. I have three charts for this now.
The Drawn Thread CICI'S SEWING CASKET, Sampler Cove Quaker Casket and Spanish Casket by Wild Hearts Designs. Therefore I splurged and bought the darn thing, now to stich the pieces. Wish me luck I'm gonna need it.

Encouragement Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to finish these two projects and I'm just lagging around. There is not much to finish. Thanks for the visit ladies and the comments. I love to decorate for the holidays it's the picking up that's the problem. Vonna you will notice we have the same Easter basket. I love Jim Shore.
Patti stuff will be in the mail tomorrow or Monday. Had a little sinus problem that last couple of days. Have a wonderful weekend.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Every body have a happy and safe weekend until next time Gwen

Update on Linen and Lace