Yay for new Stash!

FINALLY...made it to my LNS! After a wonderful Relay for Life picnic outing today, I dragged my son with me to this wonderful little LNS Knit and Stitch in Cocoa FL, I didnt get too crazy, there was a class going on and I didnt want to be in the way, so I made my way throught the hundreds of charts and acres of wonderful fibers and flosses...even found a sweet little spider button to finish off a Lizzie Kate halloween ornie!

Daniel Flores' Art

This darling drawing is the handiwork of my dear friend Kathy's son Daniel. It represents what Daniel believes Florida looks like( he lives in VA), he was sweet enough to share his talent with me. I decided to try and duplicate it in cross stitch, and sent the finished product to him, which he really liked :)
It was my first try using Graph-X transparencies, it was fairly easy being the artwork had simple lines.

~Falling into fall crafts~

Since there is a hint of fall in the air in all parts of the country...well that is except here in sunny Florida, fall for us is it being less than 90 degrees! I decided to finished up and photograph some fall themed crafts Ive been working on here and there.



I really liked making the folded fabric pumpkin and ornament, I see the pumpkin fabric choice is really blah, I plan to check out some new stash at my LQS this week, I just know there is some gorgeous fall fabric waiting for me there!!




Yesterday was sew sew Saturday at my house, so I finished up the little felt magnet ghost and black cat. I plan to make a couple more with more embellishments, but these two are going to my nephew, so I want to be careful he couldnt pull off anything dangerous.




I really liked this scarecrow, I've had the pieces made for awhile and finally put them together.




And last but not least, I now have these little pumpins hanging on the fridge, I had these odd wood pieces in my paint box and thought they would look cute hanging together

My first SAL progress

  This is the first round of my first SAL! It is being shared by Manuela, a new friend from the bbinteractive group. Love the colors, and love talking to her, she lives in Italy, so I hope to practice my Italian on her!

Hardanger Lessons

Thanks to Dawn at Golden Angel Works I'm learning Hardanger, It's a little labor intensive (for those like me who hate to constantly count!) but the results are well worth the effort! I will be sweating a little when I have to cut the fabric however! Thank you Dawn for helping me learn Hardanger!! :)

New little Finishes

Finished stitching a couple of Christmas Ornies! I was flat on my back for almost a week, and boy I really felt guilty not getting my daily stitching in! Luckily my back is on the mend for the most part, and I'm able to get back on schedule!!

Finally Posting my TUSAL for Aug!

This is my first month in the TUSAL, fairly good progress I'd say! These bizee fingers have been stitching as much as possible, that is when Im not working or sleeping!!

Blog Candy Time...follow the link

To a great giveaway!... Please visit and help Mel celebrate her 8th year/1000th post!!

Loose Thread Stitchers

Loose Thread Stitchers A great give-away at Loose thread stitchers, If you aren't already a member, treat yourself to a visit to this page!!!

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Some Moldy Oldies

~I took these out of mothballs about a month ago, still havent done anything with them, think I might frame the Apples for my sister in law, she has an apple theme in her kitchen, the sampler was one I made when I was having DS #2, and Home Sweet Home, I made the year I got married, the frame literally fell apart in our last move, and it no longer goes with the decor, I will probably put it back in the hope chest and look at it from time to time~

Spooktacular Give-Away

Tangled up in Sticks and Strings is having a spooktacular giveaway!! Stop by the blog and leave a message about your favorite season...fun!!

My First Biscornu

Ive been reluctant to try one of these little guys, but it went together pretty easily, I think next time, I will sew it together in better lighting, as I made a couple of goofs.....oh well not too bad for a first time out I guess. Its a freebie design by Juggy Bug Designs, called "Be Aware", its going in the donation box for our Relay for Life in Palm Bay...still waiting to hear the final decision on the Theme, I hope hope hope they chose Crafting for a Cure!!

Happiness is cross stitching: First anniversary blog giveaway!

Happiness is cross stitching: First anniversary blog giveaway!

Beautiful Freebie Charts!

Ok, I really have to stitck to stitching and stop googling! I found this website Ink Circles, not sure if any of you have visited, but what wonderful charts are to be had! There is a neat Mystery SAL too. Perfect site if you like Celtic designs (which I do!). I love this Ribbon Mandala, its going on the to do soon pile!

Blogiversary Giveaway

Stitchin Times Five is celebrating her anniversary with a great giveaway!! Check out her blog for some wonderful pix of her completed L*K Boo Flip it!! Not to mention a fab giveaway!!

A Shepherd's Bush Finish

Decided to do half the chart first in all blackwork, its adorable, it will be finished as a small ornie..

It's Daffycat: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pattern

It's Daffycat: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pattern

I just love this idea!! I love too the tea dyed fabric Daffycat aka Sharon used, she is quite talented. Please visit her blog...you'll be glad you did!

Autumn Treasures

Loved this little freebie from Rainbow Gallery I must have printed off two dozen charts, I have to stay off the computer for a while, I'm getting a touch of stitchers ADD!!

Yay some new small finishes for Stitching for a Cure

These two were made to send to Stitching for a cure, love Donna's blog and all the lovely things people have donated!. On Donna's blog,you will find links to several charts generously provided by designers to help raise awareness for cancer.
These two "Snowflakes for a Cure" by Virginia Knutson, and "Blackwork for Cancer Awareness", by Kristine Herber (Hope) were two of my favorites!

Tapestry of Dreams: A GREAT giveaway and announcing the arrival of ...

Tapestry of Dreams: A GREAT giveaway and announcing the arrival of ...