The end result:
Nutcracker Pattern - SuzLet Creations
The newest Gingher scissors - I love the plaid!
Threads and beads for Chatelaine's Desert Mandala
Vikki Clayton threads - online needlwork sale
I emailed Vikki to thank her for these beautiful threads and to tell her that I was busy fondling them as they were soooo soft. She sent me back an email saying thank you - now stop fondling and stitch with them. LOLLaura Plantation from Nouveau Encore.
DH and I toured this amazing plantation while in Louisiana and this shop specializes in Louisiana cross stitch. Gayle included several free patterns. She tells me it is called "lagniappe" (LAN-YAP) in Louisiana. What a great way of putting it.I ordered and received the Crescent Colors so that I can start this beautiful etui.
Nutcrackers in Blue by Imaginating.
oh and a pattern for a Hockey Santa - can't find where I put it - maybe it is with my missing calendar and DH's boating license.
I have stitched some but my stitching urge seems to be on hiatus. I seem to find everything small to do that detracts from my urge to sit and stitch. Hopefully it will be short lived.
Here are my latest finishes:
More squares for my redwork "Postcards from Canada" wall hanging.
All the squares are now stitched and the coordinating squares are done. It is almost ready to put together - next post.Two Friendship Sampler RR's have come through the door, been stitched and sent on their way.
And here is the reason I move to Arizona every winter.
How many ways can you say sunny!
Till next time - keep on stitching and thanks for stopping by.
27 comments:
Great stashing!
got your lighthouses yesterday! :)
Lots of great stash! Right now I am a little jealous of Arizona. We are in the beginning stage of a major Winter Storm. We are to get 7-10" by tomorrow morning. Might be a snow day tomorrow! :)
MMMM, nice stash. I hope that you get some good news about your son on the 11th. Love the exchange that you did with Cheryl.
What a great haul! Enjoy! :)
Christmas came early!!! Good for you!!! I love all the goodies. The postcards are great...looking forward to seeing it put together. And don't worry about the distractions....you'll be stitching again, renewed and revitalized. I think that sometimes these breaks are important.
Naughty finger indeed!! But very very nice stash. Enjoy your stitching. xx
Wow - wonderful stash haul! Enjoy! Both of these RR's are so pretty and I love your postcards.
Itchy "clicking" fingers do get us into trouble once in a while, but sometimes we just deserve some new stash! It all looks wonderful and fun. If you find the Hockey Santa, I would love to see it :)
Take care,
Lisa in CA
Looks like lots of great new projects to start, Kathy! Now ... which one will be first?
I go through those adding to stash times too. I am hoping to have fewer of those, more stitching.
Great stash!!! And I love all the stitched bits and pieces and the round robins.
OMG!! That is lots of nice new stash you got!! You sure will know what to do ;)
Nice stitching, you've done a very nice job.
Hugs,
Wendy
Wonderful new stash, Kathy!! And your stitching is wonderful too!
I love what happens when you spend too much time in front of the computer but you may want to see a doctor for that clickitis of yours ! LOL
By the way, I have my first Christmas giveaway on my blog. ( a $ 56 value) Join the fun !!! http://chiloescorner.blogspot.com/2009/12/amazing-christmas-giveaway.html
Sounds like you've been acquiring lots of stitching to do in the sunshine, Kathy! Have fun. (It is COLD here.)
you are a busy gal
keep up the lovely stitching
thanks so much for your kind comments
happy stitches
That is some really awesome stash enhancement you have done! Wow!
woo hoo! love all the new stash! those scissors are sooo cute :)
The friendship rr is looking great!
sooo you like Nutcrackers??
Oh my goodness Kathy - amazing stash!! When do you plan to start Blue Nutcrackers? Shall we SAL? I can probably start in February as the container should arrive then. If you are interested just let me know at stitchornostitchatyahoodotcom
Hi Kathy,
What an amazing collection of stash that you have received. Everything is lovely.
I have my fingers crossed today for your son. I hope everything turns out well for him.
I am having one of those weeks as well. I found out on Monday that I have been walking around for a long time with 2 stress fractures in my leg. Great news. Looks like I have to have a knee operation ASAP. - Sandra.
I could use some warm sun here!!
Great stashing... love all the fibers, especially. :) Have fun.
Wonderful stashing, you got all kinds of goodies. Wish you could send a bit of that nice Arizona weather here, we've got cold and snow (which I just got done shoveling).
Sue
Excellent stash!!!
Great stash haul there Kathy!!
Shoping and stitching... What else is better to keep a woman's mind ocupied?
Hi Kathy,
What a lovely things to make/have made! I wish I had more time ...;)
Have a great day & hugs,
Carolien
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