Yellow Bird finished.....

and I'm sorry that I can't get a better picture of it.  This La D Da design is a sweet design but I have to admit....it was boring and I'm very happy that it's finished.  Now unto the next project which is a little different.  I was at Joann Etc today and came across this bolt of fabric.  It's linen and it looks like about 28ct. and it's a beautiful chocolate brown.  I'm gonna try and stitch a small design on it to finish it into a biscornu.  When I'm finished with it, we'll draw a name and I'll send a small piece to one of you ladies so you can try it.

I mailed Mouse her Scissor chart today so I expect she'll receive it in about a week.  I can't wait to see how she finishes hers.  I'm really happy about how I framed mine and I like seeing my scissors out there in the open.  I had them in a little basket before but wasn't really crazy about it.  I'm looking for one of those "flower frogs" that I've seen on french blogs.  I haven't checked out ebay yet but if anyone knows who has them for sale, I'll really appreciate you letting me know.

Blessings as always,

Barbara

A Finish, A Giveaway and A Movie

First off I have another finish that I just love. This design by La D Da was a really fun stitch and it worked up really fast. It's stitched on 36ct. Days Gone By linen using HDF silks by Vikki Hastings. I finished it like the directions with a little bit of a twist. On the back I blanket stitched a heart on a pocket that has a touch of creamlace at the top. This will make a great way to carry my Blackberry and maybe slip a little money in the back pocket.

Next is about my next giveaway. I have started the stitching and hopefully will have the prize finished by saturday. I will tell you this....the colors are white fabric with stitching in a medium green and a medium peach. Tantalizing isnt it? Well you'll just have to wait a few days.

Thirdly is about a movie I just watched. My husband and I are great fans of the director James Cameron and we have been waiting patiently for his movie Avatar to be released on dvd. My hubby can't go to movies because of his deafness so we wait patiently for their release. I wish I could describe the colors in this film. The entire movie, I was sitting here trying to match the colors with DMC floss. LOL I know I am either going to design something or else take an existing design and try to duplicate the colors. I wish I had seen this movie on the big screen to get a better look at them. If you haven't seen this movie, it is well worth it just for the photography. Let me know what you think about it if you have seen it.

That's all for now. I will keep you posted on the giveaway so stay tuned.

As always, Barbara

A Wonderful Day at the Market

Today was the day that my local LNS displays all the new goodies she returned with from the Nashville Market. As you can tell, I was in 7th heaven and it was very hard to get my feet back on the ground. I limited myself to just my favorite designers so I could keep the expense under a manageable figure....I'm not sure my DH would agree. LOL

Dinky Dyes new scissor case which comes with the silks and the matching scissors. Very cute!!! I love doing the Sweetheart Trees designs on the checked Graziano linen and this one looks very sweet. Shepherd's Bush had a freebie when you purchased the silver charm that went with it. This one is a darling sheep atop a hill with a tulip charm.

These are two of the designs I have awaited impatiently for. I am dieing to start the Lighthouse biscornu from Rosewood Manor and the With My Needle Huswife from Ellen Chester is just beautiful. I love stitching her designs.

Prairie Moon has come out with Black and Red Sampler II and since I had number I it was a no brainer that I had to have it. LOL And then there is La-D-Da. I absolutely love all of her designs and love stitching them.

Just Nan had some wonderful items this time but I limited myself to just these two. The vintage winder I have plans for so stay tuned to see what I do with that and the Needle Tweet is for my daughter, Jenn.

Ever since I stitched the Jenny Bean pinkeep, I have fallen in love with these designs. I broke down and purchased the fiber pack for this one....saves on time pulling threads don't ya know.

And last but not least....Blackbird Designs. I truly think they outdid themselves this market and there was nothing that didn't make it into my bag. The Manor book has some of the most beautiful pincushions they have ever produced and my fingers are itching to start them.

So let me know what you think about my purchases and what you think I should start first. I always have a very hard time with that one.

As always,

Barbara