Showing posts with label Homespun Elegance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homespun Elegance. Show all posts

Monday, December 10, 2012

Holiday Samplings

Christmas Greetings Friends,
 
I hope this finds you well and in the Christmas spirit. 
 
The weather here is finally cold and I saw a few snow flurries this afternoon. 
Although I dislike cold weather I do think it makes it feel a little more like Christmas.
 
I've been doing a lot of stitching and I'll have lots to share soon.  It seems as though I would rather stitch than finish right now.  I did manage to find a frame for this piece today. 
One Christmas finish down....more to come.
 
 
Holiday Samplings II
Homespun Elegance
 
Thank you for stopping by. 
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Keep on stitchin'
Nan


Sunday, March 11, 2012

The Final Verdict on the Letter "A"...

Happy Sunday Morning Friends,

Thank you to all my friends who called, sent texts or emails to check on me last week.  Stitching friends are the best and the ones who know where I live know that I was very close to the tornadoes that ripped through the midwest last Friday. 
My town did not get hit but towns as close as 20 miles south were devastated.
The clean up will be long but times like this reaffirm your faith in the human race.
So many people have pitched in to help and donations are plentiful to help those affected.


Again, thank you for thinking of me and continue to pray for those affected.





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I decided to try a new local framer with the two pieces I had finished.  
  When I walked in I ran through the normal lists of question a
stitcher wants to know about their framer.  He seemed to have all the right answers.
But one question I asked seemed to make him terribly uncomfortable.  I asked him if he could tell what the picture was?  He turned a few shade of red and after a few ummms and coughs he said "Well, I wasn't going to say anything but, no."

At least he was honest....another good quality in a framer, right?
I reassured him not to feel bad as my husband couldn't tell what it was either.
So after explaining it was the letter A we spent quite a while trying to decided
on a frame for this busy piece.

I left my pieces in the hands of my new framer and was delighted when he told me
I'd only have to wait a week for him to frame my pieces. 
True to his word I got a call one week later and rushed right in to pick up my pieces.

Upon viewing my letter A...
I knew the framer had done a great job with the framing but I'm still no closer
to the love I'd hoped to have for this piece. 

And to reinforce my thoughts.....
The letter A was sideways...he had to move the hanger on the back so it was actually at the top of the frame.  *framerturnsredagain*

"A"
M Designs

So the final verdict on my letter A....
It didn't turn out the way I'd envisioned but I have a new framer
who appears to know how to frame linen.
Check out the other piece he framed.

Home is Where you Hang Your Needlework
Homespun Elegance

I love how this one turned out.

I hope that everyone is enjoying mild weather.  We've had such a mild winter here.  Daffodils are popping out of the ground, birds are singing every morning and the sun is shining.  Feels like Spring is here.  Although it has been mild I am still ready for some bone warming sunshine.  You know the kind of warmth that sinks into your skin all the way to your bones.
In a little over a week I'll be on a plane to Arizona to visit my friends Karen and Yvonne. 
Can't wait to see the Grand Canyon, visit The Attic and spend some time stitching with friends.

Thank you for stopping by and following the saga of my letter "A".
I love hearing from you and appreciate your sweet comments.
Until next time...


Keep on stitchin'
Nan




Saturday, February 18, 2012

Valentine's Day

Happy Long Weekend to Me.....and hopefully you! 

I think this is the first time in years that I've actually had the opportunity to celebrate President's Day at home instead of school.  We've had a very mild winter and so far no snow days.  My plan for the long weekend includes many hours of stitching. 

I have been a busy girl since my last post and have lots to share with you so,
on to Valentine's Day!

My friend Karen and I decided we would do an "unfinished" Valentine's Day exchange. 
Karen knows how to spoil a girl when it comes to exchanges. 

Here is the exchange Karen sent.  Harley had to check out what his Aunt Karen sent.
Fabric, Candy, Scissors, Pincushion, Ribbon, Needle minder and much more!
Here are the Valentine's Day pieces Karen stitched for me.
Cutie, cute, cute!

Here is how I finished them.

Look at this super cute Valentine pincushion.
Love It!

 
Here is the exchange I sent Karen.

Here is the stitched piece I made for her.
 Love Always
Homespun Elegance


And here is how she finished it.

Thanks for a great exchange! 
I loved stitching for you and I love everything you sent. 

I haven't done much seasonal stitching this winter but I
did manage to finish one Valentine's Day piece. 

February Word Play
With Thy Needle and Thread
Stitched on Zweigart 40 ct. Autumn Blush
Recommended Fibers

 
LK Flora McSample 2011 Ornament
Wilchelt 28 ct. Milk Chocolate Linen
Recommended Fibers

And 3 little ornaments.  I fell in love with these ornaments the first time I saw them. 
I made a boo boo when trimming the fabric and thought I'd ruined all of them. 
I managed to salvage them, I think.  Considering my boo boo I think they turned out ok.

Time is flying and February will be over before we know it.  I think it is time to turn my attention to St. Patrick's Day now.  I don't have many stitched things for St. Patrick's Day so I hope to add a few this year.

Thank you for stopping by and your sweet comments. 
I love hearing from my stitching friends.  Have a great weekend!

Keep on stitchin'
Nan