June 03, 2013

June 02, 2013

My Favorite Things Stitching Basket Needlebook completed






I added a crochet button and loop for closure
back side

I fused a small piece of Warm & Natural over the back side of the stitched part to hide the rough.
I sewed lining over the back of the right stitched side.




stitch down the center

A Needles Prayse Treasured Friends



This Darlene O'Steen sampler was stitched by a dear friend Beverly Hamer, who passed away on Feb. 4, 2013. She had the most wonderful cross stitch shop in Nashville called Cross Stitch Corner. It was inviting and cozy and I spent many hours there browsing and chatting. I was lucky enough to acquire this sampler upon the shops closing this year. It will be a wonderful reminder of such a beautiful person and the  beautiful stitching she had done.

Blackbird Designs Tiny Basket from The Gift is Small



May 05, 2013

Blackbird Designs Peacock Pin Cushion






From The Gift is Small ,Loose Feathers 2012 #4. Stitched for our Sampler Guild exchange next weekend.







Finished sewing box





An exclusive design by Paula Stewart for the Sampler Guild



April 27, 2013

Billy Monday Doily

I took a little break from stitching to crochet this lovely doily. It's in Crochet Traditions magazine Fall 2011. It appeared originally in The Modern Priscilla
Feb 1914. I used no.10 thread by South Maid in Ecru and a 7 hook. It's appx 16" round.





Birthday Mail Art

Got this wonderful piece in the mail yesterday from Leigh for our Sampler Guild's annual birthday mailart exchange. Such a wonderful little cake design on the front. The back has a beautiful floral border with matching lining. She sewed two pockets and stashed me some wonderful needles inside. I was so delighted to receive such a lovely piece.



April 10, 2013

Vote for Belinda Karls-Nace of Blue Ribbon Designs Quilt Blocks

This is her note:
Here is how to vote: Go to

AccuQuilt Barn Quilt Design Contest

My finalist blocks are #50 and #97

Click on the boxes ABOVE my blocks. You can vote for up to five entries per e-mail address...and I hope my two blocks will be on your ballot...





Her blog to enjoy:

March 23, 2013

A & E by The Primitive Needle



A & E by The Primitive Needle. I added my name and the designers initials for a tribute to Lisa Roswell

March 08, 2013

Little Sheep Virtue: Hope

A Little House Needleworks design. Thank you to Vonna at Twisted Stitcher for great finishing instructions.Vonnas finishing tutorial


March 07, 2013

Mail Art for Sampler Guild exchange

Made the needlebook to go inside. I used a design by Pineberry Lane.