Consider the Lilies pages 8 & 9 complete!

I finished Stitching pages 8 and 9 of Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery . I have decided to make a few changes. I stitched a bird motif in place of a potted plant. I found this bird motif in a Brenda Keyes Ultimate Sampler Motif Book. I am enjoying this Sampler Journey!

English Paper Piecing

Ive started something new. English paper piecing!! Its so very addicting, and great fun. 😍

Yuletide Blanket finish!

I finally finished crocheting my Yuletide Blanket. designed by Lucy of Attic 24. I love this blanket so much! it will be perfect to snuggle under during the Christmas season. kit can be found at Wool Warehouse in the UK online.

Sew By Row!

I've waited for the frames to go on sale half off at Hobby Lobby to pick this one up. Finally laced and framed (by me). Sew By Row by Lori Holt. Stitched with DMC threads on 32 count linen which I dyed rose quartz (Rit dye). I'm so very excited to have this hanging in my sewing room! 😊

Daisies on the Green Tote Bag

I recently crocheted this Daisies on the Green tote bag. I fully lined it with a pocket inside. design by, Crafted by Cat designs.

Consider The Lilies (page 6 completed)

I worked my way through page six of Consider The Lilies.

Updates on Consider the Lilies

I have just completed stitching page five of Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery.

I had a wonderful day out today with my stitching friends! We went to a needlework shop, and then lunch. I picked up two new charts, and a piece of linen. I have so many projects waiting in the wings to do. ive joined an online sewing club (Clover and Violet). It is a lot of fun!

Spring Blanket

Ive finished crocheting my Spring Blanket by Lullaby Lodge. I decided to make it a lap sized one. I used all colors of special aran yarn except switching the cloud color to bluebell. All yarns purchased from Wool Warehouse. This is one of my most favorite finishes!

Consider the Lilies and some new things

I've been stitching on Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery. I just finished page four. I am loving this piece so much!

I also sewed some new zippered pouches for my projects

I added pockets inside the big project bag, and a handle. getting together with some stitching friends soon. I cannot wait! Louise ❤️

Displaying my work

Put some of my samplers onto my quilt ladder to admire them. I think I need a sampler ladder just for them. I will frame them one day. They inspire me to do more samplers when I have them on display! 😊

A Finish!

I have just finished stitching Friendship Sampler by Birds of a Feather. I love this piece so much! 😊 Stitched 2 over 2 with DMC threads on 32 count Belfast linen which I have tea stained.

Almost March!

I cannot believe that Spring is almost here. I look forward to it arriving! I am thinking about Saint Patricks day, and baking Irish Soda Bread. I have been keeping busy as always, and needlework and sewing are always at the top of my list. I have a few needlework pieces that will be ongoing, as they are so very large in size. I will post pictures of things I am presently working on, or have finished, including stitched pieces, and crochet. If you are still visiting me here and reading my updates, thank you so much! I know many of you who stop in are following me on other social media...as it seems blogging has fallen to the wayside. Now onto pictures of my works! They are in no particular order, its just easier to post as I find the pictures on my little laptop :) This is Friendship Sampler by Birds of a Feather..I just started this one!

My New Needlework Chair

Pillowcases made with my Juki. This sewing machine is incredible, and I am in love with it!

This is Peaches and Cream Sampler by Lorri Birmingham. I started this piece back in the 90's, and have decided to pick it up again.

A small sweet finish, designer Heart in Hand.

A V-Stitch crochet Valentine blanket I made for Valentines Day :)

Topper Curtains I sewed using Pioneer Woman fabric. I just love her fabric line!

Quilt squares I have been sewing using Pioneer Woman fabric

Blueberry Pie baking :)

Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery..ongoing piece

Forever in Stitches by Summer House Stitche Workes

Our sweet cattle dog Ginger!

I started teaching myself gingham crochet...but didn't like it too much..too fussy to do.

Our Family is a Circle of Love by Lizzie Kate Designs

Have Ye Any Wool by Brenda Gervais of With They Needle and Thread Designs

Warm Winter Woolens by Little House Needleworks

Zippered pouches I have been sewing. Some have Blackbird Design fabric on them.

A new machine to add to my collection, a gift from my husband! Janome new home in the pretty aqua (crystal) color :)

Vintage baskets, a Raggedy Ann Needle Card, a beautiful cross stitched piece, and some vintage linens from a day trip out with friends visiting antique shops. We had so much fun!

My ongoing Attic 24 Yuletide Blanket, I hope to finish one day! Pretty White crochet scarves with added pom poms I made for friends. A baby blanket I also crocheted for a sweet friends baby girl.

I have added more pictures in my post, but did not put descriptions. After the picture of the scarves I had made, and the baby blanket, here is the Christmas Bells and O Come Emanuel cross stitch. Stay Home and StitchT by Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread, Heart and Hand by Brenda Gervais,Flea Market Flowers by Lori Holt, Father Son and Holy Spirit (sorry I don't remember who this one is by), Pumpkin Farm by Blackbird Designs, Gourds and marigolds by The Scarlett House, another picture of my quaker 2 sampler by bygone stitches with my wip yuletide blanket, Boo to You! Brenda Gervais, Waiting for the Harvest by Blackbird Designs...found in the Winds of Autumn Booklet, Glory to God My Big Toe Designs, another Quaker 2 picture of my ongoing piece, Two sweet airplanes stitched for my Grandsons. The first one was stitched when our Son was little,,,I passed it on to our Grandson, and stitched another for our other Grandson! This airplane design was found in an old magazine, more pillowcases Ive sewn, and the last picture is Dream House by DMC...I finally finished this after starting it when our children were little...many years later, it is finally finished! This is a pretty full post for now, and I must be moving along to get some things done today. Perhaps I will try to post again one day soon. Its been a long time since my last post, and I have made so many things! I hope you are all getting along well and staying healthy Louise xx