that snow goes "nigh-nigh"?
According to soon-to-be 3 year old grandson Beckham,
when snow melts
it goes "nigh-nigh"...
Yep,
that is what he told his momma yesterday,
upon going outside
and
finding that their snow cover had melted.
Grandma loves it
when momma phones her
with these sweet little comments.
It makes being 50 not so bad...
Speaking of snow,
sharing just a little sneak peek
at
January's Word Play...
the stitching is done
and
just waiting to be sewn and stuffed.
Thinking this one,
is my personal favorite to date...
The charting of February's was started
over the weekend
and
this one of course,
will have a Valentines/Love theme.
I'm really enjoying stitching these
and
love that fact
that they can be completed
in just a week's worth
of casual morning coffee stitching...
Charting and floss selection
is also now completed
for the
Spring Sampler of the Season.
I'm getting a wee bit nervous,
as I don't have the linen needed to start,
and
may need to push the release date
for this pattern to after the holidays.
Also on the sketch pad
is a design
I'm working on
for the
Piecework Magazine, March/April 2012 issue.
This issue will focus on
tools of the trade...
How our needlework tools
have evolved and their origins.
Should be an interesting read!
One of the tools/forms of needlework focused upon
will be punch needle.
I've been invited to supply the pattern design
for this particular topic.
Also, are you a pincushion maker?
If so, hop on over to
Interweave to
enter their pincushion contest.
Have a good week everyone,
Brenda
We like keeping you in stitches and your business is truly appreciated...we enjoy serving you!
Who would have ever guessed
it would be
so much fun!
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antique linen grain sacks.
a grain sack with my initials stitched upon it!
First off is December's Word Play! If you haven't joined in on this monthly series,
The BOUGHS OF HOLLY pillow is worked on the Fine Ariosa (22 count) over two threads...11 count! The bigness of the cross stitches on this loosely woven cloth is a mix to die for. The cloth is first distressed before you begin and it totally changes the texture and feel to this cloth that has a Rayon fiber content. We sell this cloth in 18" squares, you will need to purchase 2 squares if you choose to back the pillow in the same cloth. We have 4 bolts of this cloth in stock...as you know cross stitch cloth can be a hot commodity at times...feelin' pretty good about that!! Floss pak for this pattern is also available.
Rudolph is first punched, then sewn and stuffed into a fun tree ornament! Rudolph is sporting St Nick on a snowy Christmas Eve on his belly. A tiny red bell gets sewn on for his nose and twiggy antlers and legs adds extra texture and detail. A quick stitch!
A simple star-clad angel, holly vine and winter snow bird adorn this Christmas stocking. Woolly penny tongues and antique mother of pearl buttons finish this piece off nicely. Dried Sweet Annie and vintage candy-cane pipe cleaners are carefully tucked into the stocking. This will look so sweet hanging from a cupboard door knob.
You may recall the Wool Farm and Pumpkin Hill patterns released this fall...due to their popularity, we decided we needed a tree farm...a Christmas Tree Farm! And just in time for the holiday season, too! This cupboard hanger features Rudolph & Santa out on a snow December eve picking the perfect tree. Can't you just hear the snow crunching and smell the smell of fresh pine? Rusty jingle bells are stitched to the bottom of the piece for added holiday charm.
