A Little Color For My Office

 Greetings Friends,

Thank you all for your kind comments on my Frank N Boo finish. 

Finishing the WIP Frank N Boo motivated me to dig through the pile again. 

This is what came out of the WIP basket this time.  I started this piece months ago with the intent of putting the finished piece in my office at school. 

Here is color outside of the lines finished and framed. 

Just the splash of color my office needs.

Color Outside of the Lines

Ruby Slipper Needlework Designs

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Lynn was the winner of my 2nd blogaversary giveaway.

I stitched a Glory Bee freebie and sent a few goodies. 

It is amazing how quickly time flies.  I'm looking forward to many more.

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GO TEAM USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a big Olympics fan.  I've been glued to the t.v. all weekend.  I'm not sure what it is that draws me to the games.  I never watch volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, rowing or cycling but I've been captivated!  Maybe it is the symbolism or the pride I have in my country.  I hope one day in my lifetime the Olympics comes back to the U.S.  That is one thing on my bucket list I have to do.

I know many in blogland are happy the Olympic games are here.  Many have been pondering their Olympics project for weeks.  Until seeing this idea on blog posts it had never occurred to me that the Olympic games would be the perfect time to start a new project.  So, not to be left out, I dug through my stash and came up with

Blue Ribbon Design's A Little Quakeresque.

Here is my progress so far.  I started Saturday morning.  I have found that actually watching the Olympics distracts me from stitching.  Apparently I watch too many reruns because I never really stop to watch but that isn't the case with the Olympics.

I'm stitching Quakeresque on Tree of Life Linen using Bell Soie Maple Leaf.

Have a great weekend and happy Olympics!

GO USA!!!

Keep on stitchin'

Nan

And the Winner is.........................

natalyK

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to enter my blogaversary giveaway.

I also apologize for taking so long to draw a winner.  I've been off to a wonderful stitching retreat and I'll be posting pics soon.

Congratulations natalyK!

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

T-Minus 12 and Counting..........................Blogaversary!

I stopped by to visit my own blog and realized that I have my 1st blogaversary coming up in 12 days!!!!!

So... to celebrate I'm going to have a giveaway for my faithful followers.  Please comment on this post to be included in the drawing.  Its a surprise.......but I don't think you'll be disappointed with this one :-) 

I have enjoyed sharing my stitching with you over the last year.  I never imagined the world that was opened up to me through blogging.  I've made so many stitching friends and my stitching and finishing has grown by visiting your blogs.  Thank you so much for sharing the last year with me :-)

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

And She's Off to................................

First, my apologies for the delay in announcing who will receive the pattern.  It's funny how life gets in the way at times. 

So.......Without further ado.   The pattern will head out to the state of Washington to.....

Michele

Alrighty Michele.....we are all going to be on the lookout for your finish :-)

Thank you to everyone who entered!

And I hope whomever you root for in the Super Bowl WINS!

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

The Traveling Pattern.......Where will she be off to next?

The Traveling Pattern

My Needle and Floss They Comfort Me

Waxing Moon Designs

28 Ct. Lugana  ~  Purely Primitive

DMC & WDW as suggested

I was the lucky recipient of the Traveling Pattern from Lisa V. 

I have successfully finished stitching her and found the MOST perfect frame.

She is now ready to be on her merry way.  It was so much fun to stitch this design knowing that many before me had enjoyed it.  I'm excited to see where is will end up over the years. 

So.......

If you are interested in participating here are the rules.

* You need to leave a comment on this post if you would like to be the next recipient of the Traveling Pattern.  Please leave your email address if it is not readily available on your blog.

* I will draw a name on February 4, 2011.  I will post the winner on my blog.

* The recipient of the Traveling Pattern must stitch it (within an acceptable time frame), finish it and display the finished piece for all to see.

* Then the recipient must offer up the Traveling Pattern for another stitcher to use and it will be off on its travels again.

So far this pattern has traveled to the US, Australia and Germany.

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

Back To School Giveaway

~Back To School~

Well my friends, Summer is officially winding down for me. So in honor of a new school year I've decided to give away this adorable Lizzie Kate pattern and scissor combo. The scissor fob was handcrafted by yours truly and the scissors are great for stitching.

To all the dedicated teachers out there.....Have a great school year and remember you have the most important job in the world.

If you are interested in entering this giveaway give a shout out to your favorite teacher in the comment section. (No matter how many years it has been :-)

Last Day to Enter is Saturday August 21.

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

Trail Creek Farm Summer Pillow Giveaway

This super cute Trail Creek Farm Summer Pillow kit could be yours. Blog followers can enter to win by typing Summer in the comments section of this post. Don't delay................last day to enter is July 14th. New friends are always welcome so start following my blog today.

Have a great day!

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan