Friday, November 11, 2022

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!

Sunday, October 23, 2022

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.

Saturday, July 23, 2022

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!

Thursday, June 30, 2022

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!

Monday, May 2, 2022

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 ❤️

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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.

America

A finish! America by Blackbird Designs. Stitched with called for DMC 2/2 on 32 count Zweigart Stormy Night linen. I changed the bottom and...