Saturday, September 20, 2008

This was my view


This was my view from the front porch of the cabin on the lake. I love to watch the water. It is the most calming thing in the whole world to me. I could sit there and stitch the day away. I can close my eyes and feel like I am there again.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Halloween is still on my mind


I stitched the next piece for an ornament exchange. I had been searching for good patterns to use when I found a magazine with an afghan Halloween pattern. I took one small piece because I really liked the colors. This was stitched on black, which has it's own challenges. I really like the way this one came out. The colors just seem to float on the fabric.

Halloween Approaches


While on vacation I did get some stitching done. I took home a few Halloween ornaments to work on. I am signed up for a couple Halloween ornament exchanges and besides, I just love the colors of Halloween. I need to get busy and get these done. This one is by Just Nan and was called Batty Jack. WhimZis are so much fun to do and so easy to do the finishing. Yeah!!!!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

American Doll is ready for winter

While I was home on vacation, my Mother In Law showed me some of her own talents. She is making hats, sweaters and scarves for American Dolls. I think this would be a great Christmas idea. The photos don't seem to show all the detail but I just love the idea and the plan.









The red outfit is a head band, like ear muffs type thing with the scarf. She is ready to go skating on the pond.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

I am back from vacation



Sorry everyone that was concerned when I didn't post for so much time. I was on vacation! Jack and I drove (yes, drove our car) to New York to see family and friends. I will post a few photos of the great lake we spent so much time on. We really got a good chance to relax and spend time with family. It was great. There are so many people that do so much to make this a happy time for us. Thank you all. I will be thanking them personally. We are very happy to be home. We missed two hurricanes while gone. Great timing for us. LOL.

I did do some stitching and I will get photos posted soon. First I best get some groceries purchased and laundry done. It is great to be back.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Shhh - it's a surprise


I spent the last few days working my fingers to the bone. I plan to make a gift of these pieces. I will unveil the whole deal when I get it done. It is almost there.

Summer Continues


I have been very busy with lots of different things. I will post a photo of where this project stands for now. It needs backstitching. Then that little lady will really stand out. This project is now better than half way done and I am glad. Hopefully I will get some time to work on it again soon. I have a few other things I am also working on.