My Bee Collection....

Some time ago I realized surprisingly

 that I had a few finishes with a

common theme of birds and bees.

So off to the framer I went and I now have

a great start to my by very own

"Birds & Bees" wall.

Diane Williams ~ "Joy in the Journey"

Goode Huswife ~ "Bird Tree"

Goode Huswife ~ "In the Bee Man's Garden"

My favorite molding....

BOAF ~ "No Bees No Honey"

The basketweave is perfect....

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April has been the busiest month and I

feel like I have been gone more

that I have been home!  

Hopefully May will be a little calmer.  

I have found time to stitch and am

very close to a finish. 

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes... 

I did decide to splurge on some

stash from Victorian Motto to

celebrate the occasion!

I will definitely be stitching something so

I can use the cluny trim... it is just yummy!

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We are headed to see Alison Krauss tonight

so I better get hopping...

hope you have a good stitchy weekend!

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....