tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22236131885613866712024-03-12T00:52:26.528-04:00Simply Fabulous CariCarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-28523927593266157662014-02-06T13:27:00.000-05:002014-02-06T13:27:29.712-05:00Beans, Beans ….My latest finish….<br />
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Beans, Beans by Plum Street Samplers. Stitched on 36 ct. Lakeside Linen Vintage Autumn Gold with Belle Soie Crow and Vanilla Pudding. I originally stitched the dog, as designed, on the piece and then thought…what the heck and changed it to a CAT. That's my Mick Jagger…named for his 'moves'.<br />
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I've also been working on my Snooty Parrots SAL with the Facebook group. I've finished my February assignment. This has been a fun stitch so far with plenty of time to finish each month.<br />
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Here's Heartstring Samplery's design 'Never Let You Go'. I had The Attic do a silk conversion for me because this sampler will be a special gift. More on that later in the year. I've really enjoyed stitching on this one and I love the saying. I'm ready to start stitching the huge red brick house and pasture full of farm animals and pets. It's a sweet piece.<br />
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And some great knitting as well. Kim, the infamous internet enabler see her blog here: <a href="http://www.threadheadsunite.blogspot.com/">www.threadheadsunite.blogspot.com</a> , got me started on this one. It's the Elinya shawl by Ambah O'brien. It's an easy knit that is finished with a decorative picot border along the curved edge. I'm knitting it with the most yummy Madeline Tosh Merino Light in Graphite and Chamomile. Y.U.M is the only word for this fabulous yarn.</div>
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So, you can see I'm keeping my hands very busy this winter. Our weather here has been cold, then hot, then cold, then wet, then warm, then wet, then cold ….. and so on, and so on. So far though…no snow and that's a really good thing for Florida!! </div>
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This is a Linen Stitch scarf I knit for my granddaughter Taylor Evan. She's living in Fall River, MA. so I knew she could use it. It's a fun knit. I have several more colorways in the knitting bag. <br />
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Two of my 'out of town' stitching friends, Karen (Colorado) and Nicole (South Carolina), stopped by after Christmas for a stitching afternoon. We had such a great time. It was nice to visit and stitch the afternoon away! </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Nicole had stopped by A Good Yarn in Sarasota and picked out this 'HOT PINK' sock yarn as a Christmas gift for me!! How sweet was that? I can't wait to get started. And she knit me two beautiful dishcloths. Seems a shame to use them in the kitchen…but I do and I love them !! Thanks Nicole</span></div>
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Karen gave me this lovely Shaker box. I love boxes 'cause I've always got something to put in them !! Thanks Karen</div>
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Thanks for stopping by!! Hugs and Happy Stitching, Knitting, Quilting or whatever rings in your new year !!</div>
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Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-40216416333495593502013-12-10T15:25:00.001-05:002013-12-10T15:27:29.354-05:00Snooty Parrots SAL<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I joined the Snooty Parrots SAL started on Facebook, Sampler World group. This is going to be one big fabulous SAL. So many friends have joined and I've made so many new friends !! Here are the silk threads I've pulled for the piece. These are all from my stash. I'm stitching the piece on 40 ct. Lakeside Linen, Vintage Light Examplar, also from my stash. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Gentle Arts</u></b> <b><u>My Silk Conversion</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sea Spray Dinky Dye - Blue Ice (or maybe Belle Soie Bahama Breeze)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cranberry Belle Soie - Fresh Raspberries(or maybe Rouge or Sister Scarlett) </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Grecian Gold Belle Soie - Pecan Pie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dark Chocolate Belle Soie - Briar Patch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Baby Spinach Silk n Color - Dried Thyme</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Rhubarb Belle Soie - Pom Pom Pink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oatmeal </span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Belle Soie - Oatmeal Scone</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was quick enough to snag the Snow Bird Kit from With Thy Needle and Thread. The stitching was quick and I loved the colors. I just need to finish it up into the snowflake stand. It may be my one and only Christmas decoration. Oh no, wait, I have a berry wreath that I'll hang my Blackbird Designs stockings on for the front door. That'll probably be it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started another piece. This is Winter Floral Sampler by Knotted Tree NeedleArt. I'm stitching it on Lakeside Linen 40 Ct. Vintage Pear using the called for NPI Silks. I love the colors. I've raised quite a few beautiful peach poinsettia's so this stitching this design has pleasant memories associated with it. I also love to stitch Cardinals. I have several stitched pieces with Cardinals on them hanging around my home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by. And, remember during this busy holiday season…take time to stitch.</span>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-17436221707841701842013-11-18T18:35:00.001-05:002013-11-18T18:35:13.386-05:00A Huge Thank You and a Finish<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First of all I want to thank those of you who left a heartfelt comment on my blog regarding my sweet cat Cee-Lo Red. I can't tell you how much it meant to me. I remain heartbroken and tearful, but I suppose time will heal the heart. I stitched last week with friends and sobbed a couple of times talking about him. But you know, hugs and kind words from dear friends helps a whole bunch !!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next, I finished Manor at Peacock Hill from With Thy Needle and Thread. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was a fun piece to work on because I have such fond memories of my great grandparents home, BUT, as much as I love punch needle with Valdani threads, I do not care for them one bit, <u>not one bit</u> as thread for counted cross stitch. I will keep my Valdani only for punch needle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I provided my sweet stitching sister, Cathy, <a href="http://thequeenofcross-stitch.blogspot.com/">link to her blog</a> here, with a DMC conversion for her piece as the Valdani called out on the pattern <u>was and is</u> not available. I suggested she use DMC #3777 for the border berries, the roof of the house and the outside of the pomegranate, #3830 for the inside of the pomegranate and the door on the house, and #356 for the Ohio Star motifs. Actually, these three DMC colors are called out on WTN&T limited/sold out piece, Snow Bird. I was lucky enough to score one of them and when I opened the package I was really, really happy to see what I thought were excellent DMC substitutes for the Valdani. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So happy, happy stitching to each and every one of you. Thanks for stopping by. All of your comments mean so much to me. </span><br />
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<br />Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-25578189793253767702013-11-12T13:22:00.001-05:002013-11-12T13:22:31.292-05:00Manor at Peacock Hill<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My great-grandparents, Fred and Elsie Cornaby lived in Benjamin, Utah. My fondest memories of visiting them included their Koi pond, the colorful hollyhocks lining the lane to their home and their beautiful peacocks. Stitching this piece has made me very happy.</span></div>
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Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-61351520044437517872013-11-04T18:02:00.000-05:002013-11-04T18:02:51.615-05:00Heartbroken ….<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am heartbroken….</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My sweet Cee-Lo Red took a turn for the worse this morning. After fighting a battle with cystitis he developed a blockage and unfortunately his bladder ruptured. Remember, he's my beautiful feral, garden cat and the longterm care he would have required would have been painful for both of us. The first time I ever picked him up and hugged and kissed him was this morning. And, sadly, it was the final time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love you sweet cat and will miss you deeply. </span>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-56074636661726695842013-10-28T10:16:00.000-04:002013-10-28T10:16:01.360-04:00Getting Ready for Travel<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have finished my pre-stitching for my Ebony and Ivory class with Jackie Du Plessis at The Attic. Here's the necessaire…..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The piece is 18" long. I can tell you it was not a quick stitch. I frogged more than usual but it's finished and I'm more than happy that is it ! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started Manor at Peacock Hill from With Thy Needle and Thread. It's good to stitch with colored floss on a 35 ct. fabric. I hope to get to that beautiful peacock some time today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll close with a pic of my cats. The weather has turned cooler here…finally…and the cats love it. This morning I opened this window and these three were enthralled with something! They love this weather just like I do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Casanova, Belle and Jaxon are getting ready for a great day….me too! Hugs to all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's my Isabella Fox by Gigi R Designs. I ordered this piece from The Attic using their silk conversion. I loved putting in each and every stitch. I wished I were a better photographer. The colors are delightful. It was stitched on vintage sand dune.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ordered a sample of the Attic's 50 count fabric and Gloriana Tudor Silk thread to see if I could stitch on such a small count fabric. I COULD !! I ordered some additional threads and quickly stitched up Dutch Strawberry by The Goode Huswife. I was pleasantly surprised that the fabric was really easy to stitch on. I tried different using needles but found the tapestry beading needle to be the only needle that worked. The other ones were like using a crochet hook to stitch with !! The Tudor silks are amazing. Here is the result of my adventure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been knitting some...only because I love yarn and have the A/C turned down to 75 so I'll show you those pieces in my next post. I'm also going to The Attic in November for classes and have been doing some pre-stitching for a class. I'll save that story for next time. Thanks for stopping by and sharing my love of needlework.</span></div>
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Here are some simply fabulous framed finishes. My dear friend, Jill Rensell, does all of the frame work for me. You may have seen these on her blog, but let me tell you something....having these beauties hanging on the walls in my home is something else.</div>
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Mary Roe 1808 - The Scarlett House</div>
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Birds of a Feather Mystery Sampler - With My Needle and Thread</div>
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Betsy - Sheepish Designs</div>
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J.M. Gardner 1888 - With Thy Needle and Thread</div>
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Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-26053380875975532692012-07-25T07:58:00.000-04:002012-07-25T07:58:02.629-04:00Betsy<div style="text-align: center;">
Betsy is finished. She was such a fun stitch. I think my color selections worked out well.</div>
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I belong to the Swan Sampler Guild in Utah. They offer a Christmas in July piece designed specifically for guild members. This year is the 'Beehive Christmas Ornament' designed by Catherine C. Theron. </div>
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My package included a sister smile, and hugs and kisses !! Just simply the best !!</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-63475321855758374312012-07-10T13:42:00.000-04:002012-07-10T13:42:35.404-04:00Practice PieceI decided to polish up my '1 over 1' stitching skills and did this piece. It's The Gilded Cage by Carriage House Samplings stitched on 32 count Lakeside Linen Lentil using the called for NPI fiber.<br />
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And shouldn't I be starting my Christmas stitching in July? Well, yes I should, but I started my July stitching in July. Here's my start of Sheepish Designs 'Betsy' stitched on 35 count Weeks Dye Works Parchment.<br />
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The instructions called for DMC or NPI. I knew with my stash of 10,692 skeins of NPI it would be no problem pulling the called for colors. AND...you know this is coming...I only had ONE, yes...that's ONE of the called for colors!! DANG, DANG, DANG. Not to be disgruntled, I decided to check out my enormous stash of silks, pulled out the AVS drawer and used my 'on hand' colors. I think Betsy looks pretty darn good.</div>
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Rosewood Manor's English Tapestry Sewing Box...that is !</div>
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Here's my progress so far. I'm stitching this on Colorscapes 32 count color Herald, using 1 strand of silk floss over 1 thread. I'm using Attic Needlework's silk thread combo conversion for this piece. YUMMY !!!</div>
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My sister Cathy gave me the needle minder along with 2 painted tins a while ago. This is the smaller tin (Velamints) showing from left to right, Belle, Casanova and Jaxon. You must know by now that I enjoy stitching with my pet pals.</div>
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The weather here yesterday was wet and wild. It's pretty calm this morning but we are expecting more wind and rain from Debby. We need the water and it's too hot to play outside anyway. So I guess I'll just stay inside with the pets in the A/C and S.T.I.T.C.H. Lucky me !! Have a simply fabulous week!</div>
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PINEAPPLE that is !! I just harvested my very first pineapple. How cool is that?</div>
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Here's a snap of the plant with two new starts. Amazing..just amazing.</div>
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Have a simply fabulous week and thanks for stopping by !!</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-55647767515002753922012-06-11T08:40:00.001-04:002012-06-11T08:40:54.986-04:00Mary Roe<div style="text-align: center;">
I finished Mary Roe last evening. The fabulous colors drew me to her and I was not disappointed. She's still a little wrinkled but I just don't like to iron my pieces. All the wrinkles will disappear when she gets pinned and framed. Mary Roe is by The Scarlett House. I stitched her on Lakeside Linen, 40 count Meadow Rue with the called for Belle Soie.</div>
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Here's Cee-Lo Red. Just returned from his recuperation in the south of France. </div>
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Hungry and happy as ever !!</div>
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Belle lounging on the stitch ottoman.</div>
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Casanova helping me out with floss selections....it's in the bag. </div>
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Mick Jagger in one of his favorite positions, downward hanging cat.</div>
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I'm off to Neighborhood Stitch today. The gals, the stitching, the visiting and lunch is right next door. Could it get any better?? Thanks for stopping by.</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-17440641810253754172012-06-04T09:48:00.000-04:002012-06-04T09:48:46.126-04:00Cats and MoreHow much fun is this ......<br />
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Received it for Mother's Day from my family. The cat looks just like my Mick Jagger who has MOVED IN. He crawls under the covers for his afternoon snooze!</div>
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Here's a recent photo of my 'bag of chips"....er..cats! Left to right: Belle, Casanova, Mick Jagger and Jaxon. The best news of all is that Cee-Lo Red returned for dinner last night after a month of recuperation in the south of France..who knows where he's been. I'll post a pic when he settles down. I'm so happy he has returned.</div>
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My darling sister, Cathy, made me this treasure box for Mother's Day. Isn't it lovely?? She is one very talented gal and I'm blessed to have her in my life.</div>
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Here's my progress on Mary Roe. I'm just about finished. I loved doing the Rice Stitches. They are beautiful and add so much to the piece.</div>
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<br />Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-10196018047197049592012-05-08T14:35:00.001-04:002012-05-08T14:35:50.403-04:00Going's on .....I trapped this sweet guy, I call him Cee-Lo Red, and had him neutered (ouch). He tested negative to feline leukemia and HIV...yea!!! He received his distemper and rabies vaccinations and was returned to me last Wednesday. He made a mad dash to the swamp and ... Boo Hoo... I haven't seen him since. He was a little shy but boy could he eat. I hope he gets hungry enough to come back to the garden!<br />
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I've had the blahs so I thought I might do some knitting. This piece is a pattern by Cynthia Parker called Les Miserables. It is knit with Classic Elite Yarn Silky Alpaca Lace. I love the color and feel of this fiber. The wrap / scarf is felted after it's knit. Crazy cool and it's an easy pattern. Way too much fun. See the open raggedy parts caused by the dropped stitches. Very different and very fun.<br />
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Here's my progress on a couple of stitching pieces.<br />
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My progress on Mary Roe. I so love the colors of the silk floss.<br />
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And All Was For an Apple by The Scarlet Letter. I love the expressions on Eve and the Cat. <br />
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And Olga the Cat by Plum Street Samplers.<br />
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So I started this post with a cat and ended with a cat!! The eyes on Olga remind me of my sweet Jaxon. His eyes are green too. So many times he looks at me and his eyelids are at 'half mast'. <br />
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Back to work...NOT...back to fiber fun!! Have a simply fabulous week !!Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-40071211280053841502012-04-25T11:32:00.001-04:002012-04-25T11:32:15.837-04:00A Good MixThis sweet guy showed up on my front porch. He was so distressed with his circumstances, he had licked his hind legs and belly clean of fur. I posted several photo's of him around the neighborhood and not one phone call. He was so very friendly and vocal and looking for love. I think someone dropped this guy off or left him when they moved away. BAD BAD BAD people. Nonetheless, my darling granddaughter Taylor fell in love with him and took him to his new forever home!! They are both in LOVE with each other!<br />
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Here's a pic of my progress on Mary Roe 1808 from The Scarlett House. I love the colors of Belle Soie in this piece. I'm now to the point that I get to start stitching the stem with 'Bahama Breeze' and 'Strawberry Shortcake' flowers. Oh YUM for me!<br />
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And to round out this post, a picture of Carly ready to enjoy her High School prom. She is such a darling young lady. <br />
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<br />Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-24346172051015044742012-04-15T19:05:00.001-04:002012-04-15T19:05:23.396-04:00Stitching the Time AwaySpot the cat?<br />
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Knit this sweater for my niece's sweet baby girl, Iris..<br />
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Shepherd's Bush...The Holly and the Ivy...<br />
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The Scarlett House...Maddie Button...<br />
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Blackbird Designs...Wild Garden...<br />
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And time goes on....<br />
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, and Easter celebrations have come and gone. I always have a wonderful time and look forward to each family holiday. Life is good, and gets better every day.<br />
<br />Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-32485852696930195102011-11-07T12:40:00.000-05:002011-11-07T12:40:07.257-05:00Signs of AutumnBlackbird Design Autumn bonus designs are stitched. I need to paint some boxes and finish the pin cushion. They were a fun stitch and I enjoyed the colors.<br />
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My youngest granddaughter Carly had homecoming last week. She is such a darling child and I love her to bits...of course, I love all three granddaughters to bits. Carly is on the left, her friend Melanie in the middle, and Danielle on the right. These gals are adorable.<br />
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Here's a pic of the two stray cats I was able to trap on Sunday. They will be neutered and returned to me on Wednesday to live in my garden as long as they want too. It has been fun to get to know them and my Jaxon likes them too!<br />
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Here's a quick pic of my sweet Jaxon. He likes to check out the fish pond in the morning perhaps for a drink...then checks out the garden looking for his new friends.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by to visit. Seems like I have a lot of stitching and knitting going on but no serious finishes. I'll have to work on that !!Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-8146197296731971842011-10-24T14:03:00.000-04:002011-10-24T14:03:01.737-04:00Cari MakesThere's a new craft magazine published in the UK called Mollie Makes. It is such a fun magazine. I subscribed to it and receive a digital copy...so 21st century here !! LOL<br />
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The cover of the first issue showed these adorable apple cozies...apple cozies?? Who would need or want an apple cozy...well ME, of course. I grabbed the pattern and some cotton yarn stash and started my first cozy. hmmmm......did I follow the instructions correctly??? Was there an error on the pattern?? I searched the internet for errata....none to be found. Here's my first apply cozy.<br />
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I ran out of the green yarn so I added the blue and orange to finish the exact number of rounds called for in the pattern. Yikes...how huge are the apples in the UK...papaya maybe but an apple?? <br />
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Oh I get it...it's an apple hat...not a jacket. Maybe it's a cat hat !!!</div>
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I think Belle looks stunning. Belle....not so much Mom !!<br />
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So I decided to search for UK crochet terms vs American terms...and what to you know.... in the UK the term DC means single crochet, while in the USA the term DC means double crochet !! Yikes.. no wonder the size. So a started up again and here's the result....<br />
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Now...how's that for fun???Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-18558308416094264392011-10-16T15:24:00.002-04:002011-10-16T15:24:30.707-04:00Cats..Flora and Fauna..Knit and StitchYou know I love my cats ! And I especially love it when Jaxon decides to catch that tree frog...NO MATTER WHAT OR WHERE. He did capture this one but I got it when he dropped it on the floor. I saved the dehydrated froggers life and tossed him into the ferns outside. Whew... Luckily Jaxon is so small and fluffy I get the extra benefit of some serious under the cabinet floor dusting...no extra charge.<br />
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And what's not do love about this Pumpkin colored bowl of fluffy love...Casanova.<br />
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Here's a new little stranger. I'll eventually trap, neuter and release her/him into my garden. It's a lovely place to grow up! Good food and great entertainment with the bird feeder close by. <br />
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Here's a female Cardinal and a tiny Titmouse (I think) feed away. Yesterday the male Cardinal was dive bombing the Blue Jay. I love watching the birds and squirrels in the backyard.</div>
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Most of you have your lovely fall flowers blooming like crazy. At this time of year a get a couple of fun orchids blooming. This orange vanda is brighter than the pic...it must of been overcast yesterday.<br />
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And my pale yellow brasso orchid. These blooms remind me of dancing fairy's!<br />
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And here's a sweet lavender baby sweater I've been working on. I'm getting ready to start the sleeves. The entire sweater is knit in the round, top down so it's really a quick knit and so CUTE.</div>
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And my lame progress on 'And All Was For An Appil'. This is a great piece to stitch on when I'm with a group. I plan ahead and do a good amount of the outline on the piece. Then at stitch I get to fill in and visit (a nice way to say...run my mouth) without having to frog. </div>
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So that's my update. The weather is starting to change in the sense that it's cooler with lower humidity one day, then hotter and high humidity the next. I don't mind the temperature fluctuation, but high humidity is the PITS....and I do mean sweaty pits...along with the head, back chest...you get the idea !!</div>
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<br />Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223613188561386671.post-60223846108817480622011-10-01T13:49:00.000-04:002011-10-01T13:49:04.291-04:00OK OK OKI've been busy...I've been sick...I've been depressed...I've been cleaning...I've been working in the yard...I've been doing laundry....I've been playing Words With Friends...I've been entertaining...b blah, blah, blah....blah... AND I've been stitching !!!<br />
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Here is Soar, designed by Brenda Gervais from With Thy Needle and Thread, framed by Jill Rensel. It's just to die for. The red frame is under the glass.<br />
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Garden Glade, designed by Carriage House Samplings using Jean Lea's - The Attic Needlework fiber adaptation, framed by Jill Rensel. AMAZING !! You can find Jill's fabulous work and more pics on her blog <a href="http://www.renselstudio.blogspot.com/">here.</a><br />
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I've finished stitching these pieces and they'll be on their way to Jill next week. This one is Spring Greetings by Blackbird Designs using colors of my choice...actually leftovers from other projects.<br />
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Here We Go a Haunting by Shepherd's Bush. This piece came in a cute wooden box. I got tired of looking at the Halloween box on the 4th of July so I decided to stitch the piece!!<br />
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Birds of a Feather Mystery Sampler by Brenda Gervais using a silk adaptation by Jean Lea of Attic Needlework. (Yes...I am a silk SNOB)<br />
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Ah, Tis Spring by Notforgotten Farm using MY PERSONAL SILK SNOB adaptation!!<br />
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The next four pieces are by Shepherd's Bush. They're to put in top of the round wooden boxes. They were so much fun to stitch. This one is called Take Joy.</div>
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Warm Heart<br />
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Hold Hope<br />
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And Keep Love for my granddaughters Corinne, Taylor and Carly. See...I'm ahead for Valentines Day.<br />
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This design is from Chessie & Me. It will be made into a pin cushion and scissor fob. The initial 'B' is for my pretty Belle. This stitch looks just like her (except her tail is shorter...don't tell her).<br />
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And from Blackbird Designs the Partridge Sewing Box (top). My stitching posse will be over for a box paint day in the very near future!!<br />
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Chessie & Me Hillside Sheep Needlebook. A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E</div>
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When I saw the black specs on the pattern I though...geeze...this copy is messed up. DUH Then I realized these were the bees!!<br />
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And the rest of my Blackbird Designs stockings. I finished stitching them earlier this year and finally sewed them up. I took them to our Library stitch yesterday and got them trimmed and turned. I'll finish the bead hangers this weekend watching FOOTBALL !!!</div>
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Phew...so finally the blog is updated. I have more to show...of course I do but I'll save that for another day. And I promise...it will be sooner than 4 months !!<br />
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Hugs and Happy Stitching ...Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com31