Showing posts with label 2016. Blackbird Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016. Blackbird Designs. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Catching up: April.....

I hope I'm not boring you with all
of the posts but it has
been fun to reminisce about
what I have been up to the last
few months.

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Fifty Shades of Gray....
this took on a whole new meaning in April
as I celebrated my 50th birthday.

I tried to celebrate quietly but my
family and co-workers had other plans. 
I am just glad I was here to celebrate with them.


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While browsing through my Blackbird Designs,
I saw this one and had to instantly
start it.  There is just something about
it I love so start I did.

Blackbird Designs "Button Box"
from In Friendship's Way booklet
stitched on  hand-dyed 40ct Buttercream from DixieSamplar
with Victorian Motto threads

I love the yellow tones to this piece and
do plan to finish as sewing box.....one day.

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I had to travel to Denver for a conference
and decided to take something small for the plane trip.  
The Prim Society's retreat kit from

Summer House Stitche Workes "Prim Tapestry"
PSS 2016 Retreat kit

I was a little unsure about the rusty star
included ...looked a little big.  Obviously
Beth knows what she is doing
because it was just the right touch.

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And yes there was another
Prairie Schooler alphabet finish....

Prairie Schooler "S*R*T"
stitched on 40ct Lakeside Linen with recommended DMC

I loved this block especially the
measuring tape border detail.

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That's it from my little stitchy
corner of the universe.
Not too many more and I will
be officially caught up.
Happy stitching....