Pages

▼

Friday, December 6, 2013

Catching up....

 
Time is flying.... 
Laziness has kept me from updating my blog
but now that the Christmas season is here
I  seem to be rejuvenated!
 
I thought I would share a little bit of the
happenings the past few months......
 
~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~
 
I was lucky to win this great giveaway from Vickie at http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/.
 
Amazing I didn't have this in my LK stash....
 
 
 
This will be the perfect stitch during
our upcoming travels.
 
Vickie also included these sweet counting pins....
 
 
Aren't they wonderful....I just love them.
Thanks again Vickie!
 
~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~
 
I made my annual trek to Myrtle Beach
in October for Pals Stitching at the Beach
and enjoyed catching up with
some stitching pals.
 
Even better is meeting new stitching pals....
 
Anne   ~  Pam  ~  Teresa
 
.....Band of Misfit Stitchers.....
 
Also love the little goodies shared
by talented stitching pals....
 
 
While there my complete focus was stitching this...
 
By The Bay ~ 13th Colony Part 3
Stitched on 40 ct.
with recommended DMC
 
It was about 1/3 finished when I picked it up and
just knew I would knock it out in no time.  
Wrong... after 2 1/2 days of solid stitching
I still didn't come home with a finish.  It
took a few more days but I finally
finished that Weeping Willow.
 
I love this little part of the design...would love
to stitch it as little pin cushion.
 
I am stitching all three parts together so
this will come back out after the new year!
 
~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~
 
This Christmas design caught my eye a few
weeks ago and I decided to stitch this up.
 
CHS "1999 Christmas Sampling"
Stitched on 28ct black evenweave over one
with Victorian Motto thread
 
I had hoped to make it into an ornament
so I stitched it over one on 28ct.  
Over one on black...what was I thinking???
Though a little large, an ornament it will become.
 
~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~
 
I am not sure what to stitch next but plan
to clean out my stitching bag.   I still
have several Crazy Challenge pieces
lingering and it would be great to
finish one before year end.
 
Hope you all have a great stitching weekend
and as always thanks for visiting!

at

29 comments:

  1. MargaretDecember 6, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Lovely to catch up on all your news! Love all your stitching. I'd love to stitch that 13th Colony piece someday too -- it's so pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  2. HazelDecember 7, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Lovely to see you post. I myself have been away from blogging and it's great to be back catching up with everyone. Xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. EvelyneDecember 7, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Wonderful work as always!

    Have a nice stitching time, Evelyne

    ReplyDelete
  4. stitchersanonDecember 7, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    One over one on black? That puts you up in stitching super hero leagues! It looks amazing though..very pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  5. ShirleeDecember 7, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    A lovely post : ) Yes, aren't Vickie's pins the greatest?

    ReplyDelete
  6. VickieDecember 7, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    You are very welcome Karen.
    I am currently stitching over one on 28ct black too. I know what you mean. Especially at night!

    ReplyDelete
  7. butterflyDecember 7, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Lovely gift from sweet Vickie, Love all your stitching .

    ReplyDelete
  8. LumiruusuDecember 7, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    So nice to see You are blogging -I do allways read your updates.Lovely stitching as allways.

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnneDecember 7, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    So nice to see an update from you Karen! I've been bitten by the laziness bug too in regards to posting. The retreat looks like it was a lot of fun and you are lucky to have met Teresa in person. She is such a lovely lady. Beautiful stitching on the By the Bay piece and that Christmas scene on black is stunning!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Friendship CrossingDecember 7, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I hope to make it to the Pals retreat someday....sigh!
    Love to see all your new creations ~ great job!

    Tanya

    ReplyDelete
  11. ShelleenDecember 7, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I was glad to see you in MB again. Your finishes look great.

    ReplyDelete
  12. ChristineDecember 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Your 'By the Bay' is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  13. GiovannaDecember 7, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Very nice stitching! Congrats on finishing the CHS. Lovely win from Vickie too :-)

    ReplyDelete
  14. CatherineDecember 7, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    So nice to see your post and catch up! Lovely stitches and such a sweet gift from Vickie!

    ReplyDelete
  15. FayeDecember 7, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Hey girl!!! Love that black over one~ ygg! Can't believe it's been neatly 2 mos since MB... Ho ho ho!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Charlene ♥ NCDecember 7, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Your By the Bay piece is so pretty - can't wait to see it all complete. I don't think I've seen that CHS piece, and over one on black. Whatever you were thinking, it was a great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  17. BrigitteDecember 8, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Great things you have to report - winning Vickie's giveaway, having a lot of fun with stitching friends at the retreat, your stitching progress. Your projects are so beuatiful.

    ReplyDelete
  18. SherryDecember 8, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Love your finish! Sounds like you have been busy but having a good time. Good to see you post!

    ReplyDelete
  19. WandaDecember 8, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful stitching! The retreat sounds like it was great. I have never attempted to stitch anything on black but it is gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  20. AndreaDecember 8, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    A great catchup. You won some lovely gifts. Looks like you had lots of fun on the retreat. Oh my hat a finish that CHS piece is. Gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  21. MmankaDecember 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful stitching and you won lovely gifts.

    ReplyDelete
  22. pamDecember 8, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Hey! can you see me waving? great update. I have not stitched a single ornament this year- hanging my head in shame.I am not sure I can even see to stitch on black at this point.

    ReplyDelete
  23. CarolDecember 8, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Nice to catch up with you, Karen. Love those pins Vickie made for you--how sweet! And your stitching is gorgeous--especially the over one on black...

    ReplyDelete
  24. ChrisDecember 9, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    So nice to see an update Karen! It looks like you had a great time at the beach. What a sweet gift from Vickie! I love your By the Bay piece. Donna's designs are wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Mii StitchDecember 9, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    A lovely post & a great finish!! Have the most wonderful time at Christmas ;)

    ReplyDelete
  26. MaggeeDecember 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I have been wanting to stitch something on a piece of black that I have... Is that CHS design in the ornament magazine for 1999? I love their designs... did the Merry Christmas ones--one is hanging in my foyer and one is about three feet from me in my office! Your By the Bay design looks great! You are a dedicated stitcher! Nice to see you again at MB this year! Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  27. BonnieDecember 13, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    A nice give-a-way you won. I have been wanting to stitch something by By the Bay. Stitching on black is hard but so pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  28. AngelaDecember 16, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    So nice to see you back Karen! Everthing looks lovely! Great stitching :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. Teresa S.December 18, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    It is always good to hear from you, Karen! Have a Merry Christmas!

    ReplyDelete

Who doesn't love a good comment....or a bad one for that matter! Thanks a bunch for visiting my little piece of the stitching universe! If you're new, I will be sure to visit you too.