Old St Nick

Pattern by the Prairie Schooler
Old St. Nick Book #58
The fabric on the back is so pretty.
A real pretty blue. Carol from
Stitching Dreams also sent me
this chart to stitch these santas.
Thank you Carol.

Exchange received

Santa exchange received today. Thank you Melissa.

Prairie Schooler Santa

This is a Prairie Schooler Santa from Book #43.
Father Christmas. I really enjoyed doing this
pattern. I added the mill hill beads on the
top of the wreath. I truly like doing the
older patterns. Thank you to Carol from
Stitching Dreams for lending me this pattern.

In Memory of Whitney Houston

In Memory of a great musical legend.
She is my generation. I grew up with her.
She grew up in the church and loved the
lord. May she rest in peace. She will have
no more heartache, no more tears, and
no more pain. Her music will live
on, and so will she, in HEAVEN. Her
last breath here was her first in Heaven.
May she be remembered for her amazing
music. Her personal life had its ups and
downs just like everyone else. The media
really has no respect people. We all
fall short.

Go Giants

I have to go for my NY Team.
Go Giants.

Latern Santa

Lantern Santa. This pattern is in the 2011 JCS Ornament issue.
Page 52. Pattern by Sue Hillis. I did tweak the pattern a bit.
I did not outline the piece, I liked the simplicity of this look.
This was done for a santa exchange. I added mill hill beads
to the lantern and it really stands out and looks like a real
lantern. The fabric on the back is the fabric you see. The
stars add a nice touch.

Sunflower Santa

The pattern is by "The Sunflower Seed"
There are only certain santa's I like in
cross stitch, This one is just adorable.
Combining Christmas my favorite holiday,
and Sunflowers, one of my favorite flowers.
Done on linen. The ornaments in the photo
are from my daughter who bought them back
from overseas for me. In the upper left, the cross
is from Spain, In the upper right the shoes are
from amsterdam, the lower left is from Germany,
and the lower right is from Switzerland. The were
a couple of more she bought me also. She also
bought back a ton of swiss chocolate, yes, I ate it
all. The best chocolate I have ever eaten.
I want SPRING AND SUMMER. Does anyone
else feel this way?

And the winner is

And the Winner is Ellen from Singapore.
Congratulations.

Dont forget the giveaway

My first two pieces of the new year are done.
Yes, I did this piece in doubles. The pattern is
from the 2007 JCS ornament issue. Fill with
love. I tweeked the pattern. I added the
swarovski crystals and a jingle bell. The bell
really makes noise like a bigger jingle bell. The
back fabric is a check pattern and fits these
pieces beautifully. Waiting for me on New
Year's Eve was a package from my sweet
stitching friend Carol from Stitching Dreams.
The linens are sparkly and the pattern was
on my wish list. Thank you from the bottom
of my heart Carol. It was the only stitching
give I received for my birthday. Do not forget
to join the giveaway below. I will post the winner
on January 7th. Good luck.

A Giveaway

Happy New Year's to everyone. To
celebrate my birthday, New Year's Day,
I will be holding a special give away.
All you have to do is leave a comment on
this post what it means to you to start
the new year. The winner will be
picked on January 7, 2012.

HOE exchange received

HOE exchange received. How cute are the colors.
The beading on this piece is very pretty. This
piece was done by Amy Miller. Thank you amy.
Merry Christmas to all.

Shine on By Sam Sarah

The first piece is a pattern by Sam Sarah- Shine on
The star is so pretty. Its a bright and cheery piece.
In the mail this week I received a wonderful
package from Carol I. from Stitching Dreams.
She has amazing stories and is a great stitching
friend. I love the piece she stitched for me. The
finishing beads are so pretty. Thank you for the
extra treats Carol. The last picture a special
treat for me. A 2012 Honda Civic, Silver. My mini
van I gave to my son. My minivan days are over.
This little car drives like a dream. My next
chapter in life is beginning. I hope everyone is
ready for christmas and enjoys the holiday.
Merry christmas to all. "numbers 6:24 May the
lord bless you and keep you, the lord make his face
shine upon you and be glorious to you, the lord
turn his face toward you and give you peace".

A sister

Pattern by lizzie Kate. This is a gift of course for
my sister. I still can't believe its December. I am
am praying that every enjoys the season. I have
started the season with forgiveness in my heart.
It really is one of the best things you can give. If
jesus can forgive me, whom am I to not forgive.
Have a blessed week everyone.

A new finish and an exchange

The first piece was an exchange that I received from
Andrea in UK. What a superbly finished piece.
Great detail. The second piece is by LHN that I
completed. I added swarovski jewels to the piece.
I do not know where my camera walked away to,
so these photos were taken with my cell phone.
I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving.

Bath and Body Works

Some Christmas Deals. Yes, I did start shopping.
I love a great deal. Bath and Body works has my
favorite candles by Slatkin and Co. I no longer
buy Yankee Candle because they do not burn
properly. Slatkin candles burn all the way
down to the bottom. Here is the great deal that
I got. The three wick candle was on sale for 15.00.
With the purchase of the candle they gave away
these beautiful silver candle holders in different
holiday motifs. I had coupons
for 10.00 off a 30.00 purchase. So these big candles
and the holder only cost me 10.00 a piece. The candle
alone retails for 19.50 and the candle holder retails
for 5.00. So a 24.50 gift only cost me 10.00 dollars.
Sharing this idea for anyone out there that likes a
good deal. You can get a some good deals if you
hunt for them. I had four 10.00 coupons so I split
it into four transactions. I love the smell of candles.
Everyone loves candles as a gift.

Springtime Breezes

Back from the Framers. This piece is Designed
By CherryWood Design Studios.
Spring sneezes. This was done on a hand dyed
pink linen. A really cute piece. This will be great
for the spring time.(Which I wish was here already).

The second piece is a piece I received in an exchange.
The piece was done by Lynn. I love the finishing.
All the beads really make this piece. This is from
my HOE group.

November 1st in two more days. How is that possible?
The holiday season will be upon us.