Fripp and Friends / Part 2

Everyone is still a-buzz from the Fripp trip! We had so much fun laughing, playing games and pranks - but - we DID stitch too! Today, I thought I would share 2 projects I worked on while I was there.
The first project is Blackbird Designs Pumpkin Farm. I started this right before we left and had it finished in no time at all. I love it! The colors are just so pretty and it will be the perfect addition to my mantle this fall.
The next project will be on-going for this year and it is Lizzie Kate's new Halloween Rules. I was a little worried about stitching this piece because the fabric the pattern calls for is more than a little stiff, to say the least! I really, really do hate stiff fabric. But, the color is so different from anything I have so I just bit the bullet and started. I have to admit, I'm not having much trouble and it IS a fun piece to work on. I'm not quite finished with the haunted house but you get the idea.
With today being the last day of February, I must confess, I did not finish Paradise Lost on time. I had set a goal to finish by today and it just didn't happen. I brought it to Fripp with me but I just didn't want to work on such a big project. I WILL finish it and maybe after I stitch a couple of small projects, I'll be ready for some more power stitching on it again.

Until we chat again......

Fripp and Friends

I just got back today from my annual trip to Fripp Island. I got to spend 4 great stitch-filled days with my bestest girlfriends. This is a trip we all look so forward to each year but of course, it goes by entirely too fast. We spent our days stitching, laughing, eating and telling some of the most hilarious stories - what is discussed in Fripp - stays in Fripp!! LOL! Here's just a little peek into our getaway....

Here's Delisa trying out her new stitching stand. She had this thing totally "tricked out"! I swear, you needed a seat belt to use it - LOL!
The wise House Mom - the one that tries her best to keep us girls in line!
Zee showing us one of her treats from her Secret Sister stash
Theresa happy knowing that coffee makes you do crazy things with enthusiasm faster
Of course, it doesn't take long before someone gets a little nutty
I guess that is only expected after you stitch this - on black!
This one....can't explain. I guess the photo says it all! LOL!
We had a FABULOUS time and can't wait to do it all again next year. Until then.... L to R - Delisa, Charlsie, Theresa, Yvonne (me), Zee, Kathy and Lorrie

It's Me Again!

Ha Ha! Two posts two days in a row - whoo hoo!!

Last night, I just couldn't get myself in the mood to stitch on Paradise Lost. So, instead of just sitting around, I decided to just go ahead and start something new. It had to be small, it had to be something that I really wanted to stitch this year and it had to be something that I would not only start but finish....so here it is - Blackbird Designs Pumpkin Farm. I am loving this pattern! The colors are so yummy and it's the perfect size. Just a little project to give me a fresh stitching charge! Blackbird Designs Anniversaries of the Heart series "Pumpkin Farm" stitched with charted threads on 32 ct. Belfast Natural Linen (tea-dyed)

Happy February 2011

Bye Bye Snow and Ice - Bring on my Spring Time!

Long Time, No See! I know, you probably have wondered if I was gone forever. No, I'm here. It's just not easy getting this blog updated with everything else life throws in the mix.....the new year started off great. Had a little snow and then a little more and then I got a terrible stomach virus that landed me in ICU and the hospital for two days. I am finally feeling like myself again and getting back into a routine. And, that routine has to include some stitching......

Paradise Lost by Plum Street Samplers is not finished and I have to get it finished and on the wall soon. I finally got beyond "those" leaves and stitching it has become a little more enjoyable now. I noticed that my friend Nicole has finished hers and that is inspiring me to keep at it!

Here are some updated photos taken a little over a week ago.....(excuse the wrinkles -too busy stitching to iron - tee hee)


and this photo shows some of my progress since the photos pictured above. I'm working on this big tree (with leaves!).....

My goal is to have this piece completely finished by the end of the month. I don't think I will do it but that's ok.....soon, very soon!

Thanks for visiting. Hope to see you again soon - and that means sooner than a couple of months - LOL!

Happy Halloween

Just a quick update to say "Happy Halloween". Hope you had a great weekend enjoying the cool, crisp, fall air.

Sorry, I haven't updated my blog with the next installment of photos from the Pals Convention. I will try to get that done in the next day or two. There just never seems to be enough hours in the day for work and play and of course, work always seems to win!

Take care and check back with me again soon! I love to read your comments!

Hugs!

Hello! Back home to reality!

I know, I know.....it's been like forever since I have updated my blog and for good reason. You see, I decided I needed to get away. I needed to spend time with my needle and thread. I needed to laugh uncontrollably and be with great friends. I needed to smell the ocean and stay up late. I needed my PALS!! So, in order to make the most of this get away adventure, I needed to get some stitching done. I needed to put together a grab bag, ornaments and kit up projects. In order to do that, I had to neglect all of my blogger friends. But, I'm back - tired - but I'm back. Back to reality. Since there is just so much that goes on during a PALS Convention, I'm going to break up my blog posts and give you a little each day. Let's start with all of the stitching and finishing I had to do before I left for the trip to Myrtle Beach.

This is my grab bag container. I used my paper crafting skills to decorate an empty paint can and filled it with lots of linen, fabric, scissors and other Halloween goodies.

I also stitched up this altoid tin pin cushion and scissor fob to go inside my grab bag paint can.

On Thursday night, we had a Fall and Halloween stitched exchange. I participated in the Halloween exchange and this was my piece - a Blackbird Designs Halloween Stocking. My good friend Amy got this one.

On Friday night, we had not only the grab bag exchange but the anticipated Christmas ornament exchange. I stitched these three ornies and was finishing them up right up to the last minute!

And last, but not least, here is a Blackbird Designs Halloween Cat design that I made into a pillow for the stitched exchange. At the last minute, I didn't participate so this one got to come back home with me.

There are lots of pictures out on the blogs of those that attended this year. You can see some of the pictures by visiting the blogs I have bookmarked on the right hand side of this blog page under "My Blog List". Go check them out and be sure to leave us a comment. We love sharing and we love to hear what you have to say.

I'll be back tomorrow with another installment of the fun PALS Convention 2010!!

Stay Tuned!!

Thank You and Stitching with Friends!

First off, a big THANK YOU to all of you who have visited my blog and left such nice comments. I don't think I have ever had 14 comments on one post and it was such a treat!! I do hope you will visit often and I will do my best to keep you entertained - LOL!!

I'm a little behind the times with a post but I wanted to share my day from a couple of weekends ago. I traveled up the road a bit and visited some great stitching friends (and blog buddies) at The French Hen in Manning, SC. We had a great time stitching, laughing and enjoying a great lunch of homemade sandwiches and desserts (love that praline cake - yummy).

Here's some photos of some of us stitching away!:

These are my "table buddies" (L to R around the table) - Judy (in the bright pink), Donna, Karen, Amy, June, Susan and Carrie (in the blue):


Here's Nicole, Linda and Faye:

Here's Deborah and Carolyn:

Here's Donna, Myra and Lynn:

Thanks again for visiting my little place in the blog world. I hope to post some photos soon of some stitch finishes. I've been busy stitching away for the Pals Convention later this year so those will have to stay a secret for now. Chat soon!