New Project Started

I was looking around on the internet for some Mink 30ct. and came across a shop in Georgia called Stitch and Frog.  Marty has some beautiful things in her shop and right now she's having a sale so you might want to check her website out.  https://stitchandfrog.com/new-cross-stitch

One of the patterns I purchased was one from The Needle's Notion called AlphaBetsy's House.  You can either just frame the sampler or turn it into a sewing case.  I'm not sure what I'm gonna do yet but I'm leaning towards a stand up to go with the stand up pincushion.  

Then we get to Ms. Vallie.  She was at the groomers the other day and she's been depressed ever since.  I'm not real thrilled with how they clipped her this time and it's like she agrees.  Poor baby.

I hope ya'll have a great weekend and if you haven't already, sign up for my giveaway that ends tomorrow.

Blessings, Barbara

My Fall Giveaway

Ya'll know how much I love sewing tote bags.  Well I came across a new site...at least to me...called Noodlehead and she has some of the nicest tote bag patterns I've seen.  I made myself this one called "The All-In-One Tote" and I love it.  I made mine out of pinwale cordoroy and it's lined with Kona cotton.  It has my initials on the front and the back large pocket buttons at the top.

The one below is the one I'm giving away.  It is made out of 100% cotton quilting quality.  It is lined in a coordinating cotton and sandwiched between them is Warm and Natural Cotton Batting.  There is a small pocket on the inside and two larger pockets on the outside.....each which button closes at the top.  The finished size of this bag is 15 x 15 and the straps are shoulder length straps.  The winner of this bag has her choice of either having her name machine embroidered on at the top or not.  It's up to them.

Just add a comment to this post only for a chance to win this great tote bag.  I will let Vallie...if she cooperates....pick a name next Saturday.  Please only U.S. addresses.

Blessings, Barbara

Singing Polly Wolly......

When I saw this design by La D Da, it reminded me of my child hood and how I loved to sing this song.  I think I drove my dear sweet Mother insane with my singing of it but she never complained.

I'm not sure what I'm going to stitch next.  I have the large Patchwork Lady but I also have several Christmas ornaments I would like to get finished.  Decisions.....decisions.....

I hope all of you have a very Blessed Day,

Barbara

A good mail day.....

I'm beginning to get some of the patterns I've ordered  and it seemed that they almost all came today.  I love ordering over the internet because if you're like me, I have a horrible short term memory and I forget what I've ordered until I get it.  It's like Christmas!  

This is what I received today:

From left to right:  Patchwork Lady, Hands to Work, My House, Needle Lady Pocket and BBD new design Eleanor Rigby.  The last one I just fell in love with as soon as I saw it.  I'm not sure in what order I'll be stitching these, but I guarantee it will be soon.

I almost forgot to tell you about my surprise.  Over 20 years ago I was working in a local needlework shop called Itch to Stitch.  Well the other day on Facebook this lady named Cathy messaged me and asked me if I use to work there.  Noticing that she lived in Iowa I asked her how she knew about that store and her answer shocked me.  As it turns out we use to work together at this store and got to know one another pretty well.  It also turns out that she is a designer now and the name of her cross stitch designs are "Hands on Designs".  I'm sure that you are familiar with them....I know I am.  It just shocks me some times at how small this world is actually getting because of the internet.  Has anyone else have an instance where you are put back in touch with someone from your past?

Have a Blessed Day, Barbara

It's getting close to witchie time

Don't you just love the colors of fall and Halloween!  This is a little JBW design that I finished into a small pillow.  

The pattern is in my store for sale if you're interested.

Blessings, Barbara

A Labor Day finish

Here it is the first of September already....where has the summer gone.  It's still in the 80's and 90's here in Florida so I'm waiting impatiently for the leaves to turn and the air to get that crisp fall feeling to it.  

I hope everyone has a safe and leisurely Labor Day and that you all get some "stitchie" time in.  I was able to put the finishing stitches into this Blackbird Design that I just love.  If you don't like stitching with black....it's not for you.  I used HDF silks on this one and I love how it turned out.  The blackbird has a hint of green and grey running thru it that goes well with the fabric which is WDW Straw Gingham.  This is a fun fabric to stitch on if you haven't tried it yet.

Now I get to go pick out something new to stitch......that's the best part of finishing something!

Blessings, Barbara

My new finish

I've been working on this for a couple of days and what took the longest was the finishing.  I found the perfect fabric for it pretty quickly which really surprised me.  I have the dangest trouble picking out fabrics!  This is a Stacy Nash pattern called Primitive Sewing Tray and I love it....but I don't love it enough to stitch again so you'll find the pattern in my store.

While looking around Michaels the other day, I came across the neatest thing.  If you look closely to the corners of the needlecase, you'll see little studs.  Those are micro mini metal paper fasteners.  The spokes that you punch thru the paper with are less than 1/4 inch long and they are fantastic looking on primitive samplers.  They come in alot of different colors so check them out if you're looking for something different.

Thanks for looking!

Blessings, Barbara

to all knitters and crocheters

I've gone thru my yarn collection and weeded out some that I know I will never use and have put these in my store.  Most of them are sock weight but there are other weights as well.  I've posted the retail price and then the price I'm selling them for.  If you are interested in any of them, email me at grammy5822@gmail.com.

Blessings, Barbara

Good news and a visit

Well we went to the doctor's yesterday and after he looked at the newest CT Scan, he said he's almost 100% sure it's inflammation.  Now this would make sense since he suffers from an autoimmune disease that the doctors still haven't put a name to.  He wants to do another CT Scan in 4 months to see if there's any change and I got the impression after that it will be once a year.  At least he didn't say the "C" word.

We also went to visit our grand daughter and her fiance in their new apartment.  They are living about 45 minutes away from us now but at least it's doable.  From the apartment they were living in, this one is the Taj Mahal.  LOL  She has gotten a new job as a manager at a "Mathnasium" and they are both doing quite well.  He is still in college but I understand he graduates next year.  

So far this year it's been quiet in the Atlantic as far as storms go and I do hope it stays that way.  I'm really not in the mood to fight Mother Nature.

I hope your week so far is going smoothly and without any hitches.

Blessings, Barbara

Just look at the help I get...

I don't know if I've ever posted about how Vallie has to sit right beside me whenever I'm stitching so here's proof.  I sit on the couch and she loves these green soft pillows I have and so that's where she's parked until I move.  If I get up to go to my sewing room even for a minute or two, she's right there beside me.  

I love this little dog and she sure has helped keep me sane in the last few months.

I hope everyone is having a great Monday so far.  DH and I had to make a trip to the pulmonary doctor this morning for his 6 month ct scan for that spot on his lung.  We'll find out the results next week so keep your fingers crossed that it hasn't changed any.  

Blessings, Barbara