PIF

Recently I asked for followers and anyone else who read my blog to comment and tell me that they wanted to be part of a PIF. I had two takers, but, I need their addresses so that I can ship and item to them. I also need at least one more person to send to within the next 12 months. I am hoping that it won't take 12 months to complete this PIF. Please send your address to my email which is located on my profile page.

PRAYERS FOR JAPAN

At this terrible time, we need to remember the people of Japan. Please remember them in your prayers and thoughts. This tragedy will continue to unfold and the aftermath will last for sometime to come.

Tribute to Lisa Roswell

 I am so sorry to hear that Lisa Roswell the designer of this piece was tragically killed this past Monday. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

I recently finished this piece. It was a great pleasure to stitch. 1 over 1 on 28ct evenweave.

I recharted the colors to DMC so it is a bit brighter that charted. It is also much smaller than charted, it is in a 5x7 frame.

HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!!!

I almost forgot to do this for my Uncle's wedding. Shame on me!! It is small, only 4x6 and will fit in an 8x10 frame with a 5x7 mat. Now to get a couple of other things done and pack for the wedding. My aunt from Australia is coming and I haven't seen her in about 10 years. Need to get a couple of bookmarks done as gifts. Well, on to the rest of the story........

New Start

This is going to be my new start. I can't wait. I also want a couple other of Tam's Creations. This is going to be FUN!!!

HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!!!

It's DONE!!!  The pic isn't very good. I don't have the greatest lighting. I will publish more detailed pics later. Tomorrow I am traveling 200 miles to deliver them to the contest. I had a great time designing and stitching this piece.

Edited 3-3-2011  I have found out that I placed 2nd in the original design category. I am going to go on to the regional art show, to be held in April.

Update

Today's update. I am almost finished. Next comes the ribbon. More tomorrow.

Update

Well, I missed a day. I have come down with a duzzy of a cold. Having trouble thinking straight. I have made some changes along the way. I need to be finished by Tuesday Night. I have to deliver it Wednesday. Wish me luck.

I want to send my prayers to all those in harms way in Australia. I think about you and hope you are all safe and sound.

PIF

StitchersAnon, Please contact me via email. I need your mailing address for the PIF.

Update

This is the progress today. I am not really happy with the purple heart. I used lattice work. Maybe it will grow on me. I can always change it later.

Update

Markup done. Now to start stitching. I have decided to use diagonal faggoting, cross stitch, trellis, 3cross xstitch, black work, griffin stitch, eyelets and maybe more. More tomorrow.

New Project

This is a new piece for the VA Craft show that I have started. I needed one that was my own design. I am outlining the sections and then will fill in. I am using a variety of stitches. Will publish as I go. More tomorrow.

HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!!!

This is the finish of a Drawn Thread Freebie--All You Need is Love. Has a bunch of specialty stitches in it and is only 3.5 by 2 inches. I put it in a 5x7 inch frame. Came out really cute.

New Start

This is a freebie from the Drawn Thread. It is called All You Need is Love. It calls for Gloriana threads but I don't have any so I am using DMC.

HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!!!

Here it is!!! Needs to be ironed again!  It is in a 5x7 frame.

HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!!!

I finished the sampler for the contest. Will publish pics later today. Started a new piece for Valentines day. It is rather small. Should be done in plenty of time.

Progress on Contest Entry and Happy Dance

 As you can see I have gotten a lot done in a week. I am now almost finished with the alphabet and will show you again tomorrow.

This is a small for my Aunt. She just had hip replacement surgery and I hope it will brighten her day.

28 ct ivory evenweave, 1 over 1

Free pattern from DMC

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!

Hard to believe he is 2 already. This is the only time he is still.

Cayden Lee

Contest Entry

This is the entry for a Veteran's art show that our state is having. I am at this point 1/2 done. The needle shows the scale. 28ct evenweave 1 over 1 using DMC. The pattern is Simply Live by The Primative Needle. Called for Valdani Threads but I don't use those so I converted to DMC. The colors are a little bright, if I do it again I will use more subdued threads. The finished size will be 3.5 by 6 inches.

Some Christmas Gifts Pics

Made overalls for my grandson. Embroidered a tractor on the front.