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.

Untimely Passing

May Rene LaFrog Rest in Peace. Her passing will leave a hole in our cyber world. Prayers for her family at during this difficult time.

Contest Entry

Contest Entry for Nicky's Creations. Her pattern. I stitched in on 28ct 1 over 1. Finished into a pin cushion and filled it with crushed walnut shells. Turned out really cute I think.

HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!!!

Edited on Jan 10,2011 This is the framed piece,

colors are a little washed out but had to turn off the flash.

 Birth Sampler in the Works

Started in Jan 09.

Birth Sampler finished!!!!!!!! Just in time for his 2nd Birthday.