Count 'em....two finishes!

I'm happy I will end February with

two Crazy Challenge finishes.

 BOAF "Bloom"

Stitched on 32ct PTP Doubloon

w/DMC

BOAF "Kindness Sampler"

Stitched on 32ct PTP Doubloon

w/DMC

So glad to finally have these stitched.  

I did make the decision to use DMC.  I wasn't
too happy with the colorations of the
recommended hand-dyed thread I had. 
I guess the dye lots have changed somewhat
since the designs are a little older and
they didn't favor the picture at all. 
 
Don't you just hate it when that happens?  

 I did a little "research" and found a couple

of finishes using the DMC and I liked

them so I off I went. I am very happy with the

finishes and think I am falling in love

with DMC again....weird!!!

The second thing about these two I really like

is the PTP fabric I used.  I have some in my stash
for awhile and am using it a lot for my
Challenge pieces.    I love the way it stitches....
better start making my list & saving my pennies 
for their annual sale this summer!

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I've noticed that several bloggers have

picked up a bug lately....

"the clean & organize my craft room" bug.

If you have it, please send it over this way!  

I definitely need something to get mine under control.

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I'm glad so many of you found the Fabric Tac
tip helpful.  I do warn you....if you haven't used it,
you may wish to start on something simple. 
Hate to think you ruined a future family
heirloom because of me!

Well....I now get to start another snowman!

Happy stitching....

Finishing tips....

Thanks for all of your comments regarding

my little fat men.   If you are even
thinking about stitching them, go ahead
because they are aquick and fun stitch. 

I hope LK does another series!

I've had several people ask how I attach

my ric rac and thought I would share

my best stitch for finishing trim....

a liquid stitch!

My sewing skills, when it comes to detail,

are limited (which means I'm just lazy!)

Another stitcher recommended this to me one

time and I have to say I'm hooked.   It is very easy

to use, dries quickly but still allows you to adjust

your trim before it is set.  It doesn't take too much

either so my little bottle has lasted me for over

a year now.  I have used it with chenille trim

also without a hitch.   I know there several

brands available and expect you would 

get similar results.  

Someone else asked about the look of the ric rac

so I thought I would show a pic from the side. 

The backing fabric I chose is more for form

than fashion.   The fabric is actually an outdoor

canvas and I used it for its stiffness.  Once
stuffed, the little pillow holds its shape better.

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I picked these beauties up today from my framer

and thought I would share.   By this time

tomorrow, all will be gracing my wall.

CHS "Americana"

I {love} this frame molding.

BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"

The darker frame really changed the look of this sampler.

BBD "Their Song"

 

I used the same molding for this one because of the

little hint of gold detail.

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Well...I hope to have another Challenge finish

this weekend so I am off to stitch! 

Happy stitching....

Very productive weekend.....

...for hubby and I in both the yard and house, but I did find a little time to steal away to stitch.

 BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"

28ct coffee-dyed evenweave

w/recommended ST

Another Crazy Challenge piece....number six....

is finished.   This one ran hot and cold as far

as my interest because the colors in the flower 

looked so different from the model pic. 

But once I really got going and it began to

develop, it was much more enjoyable to stitch. 

Spring time....bees & all

BOAF is another designer I discovered a little late but am lucky enough to have a few more of their designs.   I really do like their style and know I will be stitching more in the near future.

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Welll.....I'm very excited that Law & Order: Criminal Intent will be back tonight.  I have really missed Bobby!   I am off to choose a project out of my Big 'O Bag of Challenge and get comfy in my stitching chair so that I don't miss a moment. 

Hope you have had a good weekend and

happy stitching....

Crazy Challenge 9 ~ 10 ~ 11....

Thanks to some snow days, I have had some great "sew" days...

Day 9....
 

BBD "Berry Time"
35 ct WDW Linen
w/Victorian Motto thread

Day 10.....



The Primitive Needle "The Dampy Sod"
40 ct Purely Primitive
w/ WDW, ST and Victorian Motto

Day 11......



BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"
28ct. coffee-dyed evenweave
w/WDW and ST



BOAF "No Bees No Honey"....

I put the last stitch into "No Bees No Honey" tonight and I am very pleased with the design. I really like it now that is finished.

Stitched on Belfast 32 ct Platinum

Sampler Threads

I received word that Danica had received her Spring squares for Fair & Square. I really enjoyed stitching them and hope she liked them.

Homespun Elegance "Spring Time"
32 Ct. linen w/ WDW and DMC fibers

Thanks for looking and happy stitches....

Stitching progress....

UFO progress.....
Friday nights are my UFO stitching night and I was able to get in a few hours on Herb Gatherer. I love the design but just can't seem to get into stitching it, however, I will trudge forward next Friday.


I just have a little left to finish the skirt and can move on to the border. Thanks to the new UFO blog, I hope to finish it this year!

More stitching progress.......

I also wanted to share my progress on BOAF "No Honey". I really love stitching this and hope to finish this week. I don't care to stitch on linen too much, but love this Belfast. The actual fiber colors are also more pastel in real life than in the model, which appear much darker, but I like it.

Thanks for looking and thanks for all your comments...they are the perfect link to your blog and I love visiting other blogs! It's amazing how many ideas and new designs you find! Thanks for all your inspirations! Happy stitches....