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

Love Is In The Air.....

Hello Stitching Friends,
I have decided that it is time to move on.....
Most of my stitching this month has focused on Snowmen and Winter themed designs.  It has occurred to me that I may be leading Mother Nature to believe that I actually enjoy snow.  So, I've decided to fool her into believing its time to move on by starting on some Valentine's Day stitching.

I found this lovely FREE pattern on primitivebettys blog.  She is so generous with her patterns and I've got a few more printed and on my to do list. 

The colors are a little off in this picture.  The writing and flowers in the fabric and fibers are a really pretty fuchsia color.

"Love Me"

primitivebettys

28 ct. white even weave

GAST Cherry Wine

This was my first attempt at this type of pillow finish.  I didn't leave enough even weave around the design so I had to improvise.  Although I will always know the flaws are there, they will disappear when I display this with my other Valentine's Day designs.

Now I'm debating on whether to put away my snowmen for the year, or......I could just keep stitching.

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visits and comments keep me motivated to do what I love.

I hope if you are in a snow covered area that you are warm and safe.  I think tomorrow I will venture out and do a little window shopping and some errands. 

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

A Finish & A Prayer

Dear God,

Whomever you put in charge of the "snow" button please tell them it's not funny anymore!

Amen

Today was another day spent inside watching it snow.  No school today (or tomorrow) so I busied myself finishing these cutie patooties.  I've had this pattern and buttons for several years but never found the time to stitch it.  Last weekend I headed to Hueston Woods State Park for a retreat.  I started this design while I was there and finished it today.

 

Snow Fence

Raise the Roof

28 ct Zweigart Lugana "Blue Breeze"

Suggested fibers and JABC Buttons

Thanks to my dear friend Beth for suggesting the tool for cutting styrofoam.  It took a little trial and error but I think it turn out well.  The tool I am referring to is called a styro cutter plus.  If you like to do cube finishing its a great tool to have.

Now.....more about the retreat at Hueston Woods.  It was hosted by the lovely Barb from Keepsakes in Cincinnati.  I got to stitch, catch up with old friends, make new friends and increase my stash substantially.  I'm already planning for next year. 

I was so busy having fun that I forgot to take any pictures but you can see some at Jenny's and Marsha's.

Thank you so much for stopping by to see my finish.  I appreciate you spending part of your busy day with me.  Your comments keep me motivated to do what I love.....stitch :-)

Now..............what will I get myself into tomorrow?

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

Chocolate Box

Hello Friends,

I hope that everyone is staying warm.  I read today that almost 70% of the United States is snow covered including the mountains in Hawaii.  I thought that was an interesting fact.  All I know is that I've seen enough snow this winter.  We are out of built in snow days in our school calender as of today.  That means any days missed now will be tacked on at the end of school.  I'm praying I won't be going to school in June.....

I wanted to drop by and show you how productive I can be on a snow day.

I finished stitching LHN's Chocolate Box last week but couldn't find time to finish it until today. 

Chocolate Box

Little House Needleworks

28 ct. evenweave I received from my friend Patti

Stitched using suggest fibers

I love how it turned out but forgot how hard it is to cut styrofoam.

Does anyone have any tips on cutting styrofoam?

I also want to thank everyone for your kind comments on the birth of Kayci. 

Kayci and momma are doing great. 

Thank you for stopping by to read my posts.  I appreciate you spending part of your busy day with me and it makes me happy to share my cross stitch finishes with you.

Keep on stitchin' on,
Nan



Introducing Kayci Grace

Our family was blessed with a new bundle of joy this week.
My step daughter Kati gave birth to

Kayci Grace

Kayci Grace

1-3-11

6:43 p.m.

6 lbs. 13 oz.

20 1/2/ in

Momma Kati  & Kayci

Proud Papaw Scott

...And of course that's me unwrapping the package to inspect the contents.

I couldn't let this moment pass without a stitched treasure to mark the occasion.

Kayci's nursery is brown with pink and green polka dots.

This kit was perfect but I changed the colors to match the nursery.

Mama and baby are doing well and everyone is ready to spoil this kiddo rotten.

Thanks for indulging me by letting me share our new addition.

Keep on stitchin' on,

Nan

The Last Day of 2010...........Really?

Happy End of 2010 my Dear Friends,

It seems so hard to believe that tomorrow will bring a new year.  My, how time flies. 

I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2011.

To wrap up 2010 I have a few things to share with you. 

Christmas at our house was very quiet and enjoyable.  We went to my sister's house on Christmas day.  I was showered with lots of stitchy goodness.  My sisters and niece gave me all the patterns you see pictured below.  How spoiled am I?

 

My sister also gave this great Ott Lite. 

I've wanted one for a while and am tickled pink to have it. 

(My sisters are in the picture next to the Ott Lite...I'm in the middle)

 

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Next up is this great package that arrived in the mail.  Tricia at The Stamper's Stitches had a giveaway to celebrate the beginning of her stitching blog.  I was so delighted to win this awesome giveaway.  It included LHN "Tree of Life", Threads and Linen.  I think I know exactly who I'm going to stitch this for.  Thank you so much Tricia!

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Am I Crazy?..............Well.....Yes!

Here are the patterns I've picked for the Crazy 2011 Challenge

 

I have decided that I'm going to have to modify the Challenge a bit.  The challenge was to pick 15 patterns.  On the 1st day of January start one of the patterns and continue to start a new pattern every day for the first 15 days of January.  On January 16th you will have 15 WIPs. 

I can't do it.....I really think that having that many WIPs would drive me crazy.  I generally try to finish one before moving on to another.  Does that sound OCD to you?  ;-) 

So, my plan is to put them in my stitching basket beside my chair and pull them when I'm ready to start a new project. 

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And last but not least.....

My last finish of 2010.  One more ornament for my tree. 

"Happy Skater"

Little House Needleworks

Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2010

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  It has been a great year and I've enjoyed getting to know you all.  I appreciate the time you take to read and comment on my ramblings.  Cross stitch is so enjoyable for me and I love sharing it with you.

We are off to a friend's house later this evening to ring in the new year.  I hope that however you spend your evening that it is enjoyable and safe.

Happy New Year,

Nan

Christmas All Year

Hello Stitching Friends,
I hope you are finishing all your Christmas decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking......does it ever end?
I have had a little extra time to get things done this year due to the winter weather Southern Indiana has received this year.  We had 2 snow days this week and (2) 2 hour delays. 

During this time I've been developing an idea for a Christmas stitching blog.
Please allow me to introduce
The All Year Long Christmas Stitch-A-Long blog. 

I've always enjoyed reading the blogs where people post their finished pieces.  I realized that..... 1. people generally post Christmas pieces at Christmas and 2.  There is no blog that I can find dedicated to Christmas finishes.  So......I got busy and created one.

Christmas is my favorite holiday to stitch for and I stitch for Christmas year round.  I hope you'll come and join me at The All Year Long Christmas Stitch-A-Long.  

Please feel free to share with your stitching friends and on your blog.  The more the merrier!

Merry Christmas,
Nan