Stitching and socializing....

 

Just a quick post before
all of the serious Christmas
celebrating is underway....

We had another sweet lady retiring at the

end of this month and I wanted to

stitch a little something for her.

 

I loved the BBD Peace ornament and thought

it would be a nice memento.   I did change

the colors since I didn't have all of the

called for on hand and am happy it.

 

BBD "Peace" --JCS 2013 Ornament issue

Stitched on 36ct PTP Earthen

with Sampler Threads and WDW

 

The verse is stitched in Pomegranate and matches

the chenille trim from Victorian Motto perfectly.

I really like this one and hope to stitch

it again for myself.

 

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Hubby and I just got back from Arizona and I

decided to take along this cute little

Christmas design.  Lizzie Kate is always

my go to designer when traveling since they

are so easy to pick up here and there.

 

LK "Ho Ho Ho in a Row"

Stitched on 14ct light blue with DMC

 

I had a piece of light blue aida in my stash
which was perfect.   I did take some liberties
with the design and changed the colors in the
snowman's scarf, ornament and the bottom row.

 

I think this was a first but I actually finished
this the last day of our trip!  Since I had my
sewing machine out I just had to get
it finished for this Christmas. 

 

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Some of the highlights of my trip were

visiting the Attic Needlework and

catching up with Tanya from The Scarlett House.

 

This  happened to be our anniversary so my

hubby was very sweet and let me shop

as long as I wanted.  The shop models were

amazing and it was hard to not come

home with a suitcase full.  

Ann Topley - 1802

I did pick up some needfuls and I was excited

to get Tanya's latest design.  My plan is
to make this one my New Year's Day start.

 

We had a great time in Arizona and can't
wait until we head west again.

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 Well...Christmas is calling and I
have plenty yet to do.  I hope all of you
are have a joyous holiday season!