Every Opening Flower

A new start! Every Opening Flower designed by Brenda Gervais. I am stitching this on 32 count cream Belfast Linen with called for overdyed and DMC threads. I am loving this beautiful house in Gentle Arts mountain mist!! Louise

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

Autumn has arrived!

My favorite season is here! I just love this time of year. The cool crisp air, the smell of goodies baking in the oven, seeing all the pumkins around town... Oh just to take it all in!

I have already baked an apple pie....

And oh! It is soooo delicious!! But I need to stop eating so much of the goodies and start working out on my treadmill... I will be starting today as it just arrived . No more walking outside worrying about stray dogs and weather! I have no excuses now!

I have been stitching more on my Harriet Elizabeth Coe by Brenda Gervais.. Here is where I am at..

I am absolutely in love with this piece!! I truly love sitting with my tea and stitching every chance I get on this design. Sooo enjoyable!

With the Fall upon us now a new member has entered our family. I had a choice of colors and that was quite a difficult decision .. I chose black. Although I liked the cinnamon red, I felt safe going with a color that would blend with any decor changes I made in my kitchen. Here she is!

A new professional series 6 qt kitchen aide stand mixer. These are by far the greatest mixers to work with. (In my opinion) I had a smaller version in white that was 24 years old and just now part of a knob broke off (just a little plastic piece)... But it was still running after 24 years!! They are pretty much workhorses. They may seem expensive but when they last that many years, well, you surely are getting your money's worth.

I had some visitors in our yard recently. Praying mantis! Interesting little bugs... Or should I say big bugs!

We celebrated our daughters 19th birthday! Our daughter is such a blessing to us.

Wishing you all a wonderful Fall Season! Happy Baking!

Louise