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

Stitching Finishes hooray!

Been busy working on some small pieces. I was thumbing through an old magazine of Just Cross Stitch issue May/June 1986 and came across this lovely design called "The Sewing Sampler" by Margaret & Margaret Inc.

I just knew I had to stitch it when I saw a verse taken from the bible, Ecclesiastes 3:7

I stitched this piece on 32 count linen with Anchor threads

I truly enjoyed working on this piece and there is another design called "The Needles Prayse" in this same issue that I would love to stitch also. 

Here is the picture of Needle's Prayse to be found in this issue... Love, love, LOVE it! I love Samplers! I think I have gone Sampler mad! :P

I am so glad someone gifted me with all these old magazines, they are a treasure trove filled with old sampler designs!

I have also finished another piece titled "The Sampler House" by Brenda Gervais.

Have I told you how much I love her designs? Well I do!! I have quite a few of her designs on my wish list. Such a talented designer! 

Here is my finished piece, stitched on 28 count Evenweave with DMC and Anchor threads:

I was gifted with a cute Heinzit chart with charms from my sweet stitching friend Teal. How appropriate! Here is my finished piece for my son. Stitched on

28 count Evenweave with DMC

I added the stitched anchors because the chart didn't have any. Love the way this came out! Will proudly display it in my Sons room. ❤️⚓️

Thank you Teal!

I did some baking of Irish Soda Bread yesterday. The house smelled so yummie as the bread was quite yummie too!

I must make the traditional corned beef and cabbage for Saint Patricks Day..although I am not Irish, my husband is :)

Any reason to bake and I'm in!!

I made four nice sized loaves. I use the same recipe every year and it never fails me. It is so delicious!

You can find the recipe on my recipe blog. Just look on the right side of my blog and click the link with the picture of the little girl for the recipe blog.

I hope you have an enjoyable weekend. We are supposed to have wonderful weather today.

Blessings to you,

Louise xx