Sunday, February 16, 2014

Weird week in South Carolina....

 
Pax aka "Winter Mess 2014"
 
The week started with the impending visit
from Pax to South Carolina.  It is uncommon
that we get hit with snow and ice and this would
be the second time in two weeks.  We stocked up
on every possible junk food item needed to
weather the storm.  We received more ice than
snow and were so fortunate not to lose power.  
Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands were
not so lucky and they estimate there were still
100,000 without power as of this morning.  We
have several family members and friends who
have been out since Tuesday night.  I know the
utility employees are working hard to restore
everyone and I am praying
everyone will be back to normal soon.
 
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Thanks to Pax, we got three snow days and 
hubby  thought it would be a good idea to
get caught up on some household chores
....seriously????  
These are a gift so I quickly declared them
"stitch days" and made the most of them.
 
The Primitive Hare "Love Never Fails" freebie
stitched on 32ct coffee dyed linen with
Victorian Motto
 
I stitched this cute freebie last weekend and got
the finishing done just in time for Valentine's.
 
Since I had the sewing machine out,
I finished these recent finishes off too.
 
Homespun Elegance "Majestic Bird"
 
 Summer House "Simple Abundance"
 
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I made good use of my stitching time on
Part 2 of Thirteenth Colony.
I was able to finish one page of the 4 page design.


 By The Bay "Thirteenth Colony-Part 2"
 
My last stitch was put in Friday night around
10:20 when hubby and I felt some rumblings.  
At first we thought we were crazy ... you know
that second you think "did that really happen?"
Lo and behold.... it was an earthquake.
There was a second aftershock this afternoon
but was too weak to be felt 60 miles away.
 
Needless to say, that just capped off one of
the weirdest weeks here.  Glad to see things are
getting back to normal and am actually looking
forward to going back to work tomorrow.
 
Hope you all have a great week and
happy stitching!


Sunday, February 2, 2014

A new pin pillow....


Last year I admired a beautiful design June
was stitching and she was sweet enough
to let me borrow it once she had stitched it.
 
I finally decided to move this one to the
top of the pile and I am so glad I did.
 
Here are all of the stitched pieces
for my little pin pillow.
Jardin Prive "Carre d'Abeilles"
stitched on 32 ct. white linen w/ DMC
 
I am in love with the colors..... 
the pinks and greens are just perfect.
 
And there are bees.....what could be better?
 
 
Lovely little design for the sides.
 
When they all come together, you have
this wonderful little treasure.
  
Precious comes to mind when I look at this.
  
 I had the best idea to stitch my
initials and year on the back.
 
Unfortunately....it remained just an idea.
remembered once I had stitched it together. 
 
Either way....I just love it!
 
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I was lucky to meet up with Charlene,
Faye, Nicole and Linda a few weeks
ago for shopping and stitching.  Faye
treated us to the cutest little pin
cushion.   I just love the little
pin with a wool penny decoration. 
  
 
 
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I am trying to keep track of my stitching
progress this year and here are my
efforts from January....

Scarlett House "Ann Topley"
started January 1, 2014
 
Dames of the Needle "Ode to Mary Needleroll"
started January 2013
 
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Thanks for visiting and I hope you
have a happy stitching week!