Reopening of Textile Exhibit

I was excited to read the

Fabric of a New Nation:  American Needlework + Textiles, 1776-1840

Reopening after a brief closure.  

Member Magazine says July 12 thru Mid-November

Galleries 57-59

"This exhibition explores the evolution of an American textile tradition through over

45 bedcovers, coverlets, needlework, printed handkerchiefs, + other household textiles."

It is not on the AIC web site - so here is the

link to previous AIC Information

I took some photos when i visited ---

link to pictures HERE; however, if you have the chance,

this is a nice exhibit to view!

Street Embroidery

What fun!!!

Photos can be found on

Collected Cross Stitched Blog

Battery Ott Lights

Thank you everybody for your comments, e-mails, and 

personal experience with battery operated OTT lights.

(from previous post)

Now, I'm looking at this model.

Ott Model #290089.

It is light weight.

When it is closed - it is about 8" high + the base

(says on package) is 2 1/2 inches.

It uses Double A batteries (Four AA Batteries) 

Compatible with a 6V adapter (not in the package w/light).

Right now, they are 40% off at Michael's 

+ that would be about $29.00.

I am guessing that four AA batteries would last

longer than three AAA batteries --- but, I'm not sure.

borders

Sometimes when you travel, it is fun to visit 

stores - with all sorts of stuff you didn't know you

just HAD TO HAVE.

I purchased this clear, vinyl bag at

The Black Sheep in Florida - they have a whole room of yarn + patterns,

loads of canvas and fibers.

With the sudden downpours of rain in Florida, this is perfect for keeping

my book + 'stuff' dry.

See the cute kitty face?   When the ear is pulled, the tape measure comes out.    I thought it was too cute.   It was from Needle Craft World.      And, if you visit, don't forget to pet the sweet scottie dog,

Duncan.   (new magnet)

  

As for needlework .... 

I have added some of the border - it is a pretty sampler.

Yarn Bomb

June 9th is

International

Yarnbombing Day.

(Web Site HERE)

What fun it would be -- to see the 

yarn bombing

at the Indiana State Museum!

See their blog post,

Yarnbomb is in the house!

for photographs.

ott lights .... battery

This Ott Light ... takes THREE AAA batteries,

and I cannot help wonder if there is an adaptor --- to plug in

if necessary.   Or, would i need spare THREE AAA batteries?

( J+R $24.99)

This Ott light .... product deails say:  

 "The rechargeable battery provides up to 3 hours of battery use 

or use with the included AC adaptor. "

$49.99 @Joann.com (50% off)

Decisions, decisions -- or, just stitch with my flip light and clip onto something.  

As for the Mini Basket --

I've got the big flower pot done + started the

over-one border.

Ann Scutt Sampler

Above is my Ann Scutt WIP.

Someday, I may finish it.

I noticed Scarlett Letter has this

available for purchase (chart, kit).

It is a pretty sampler.   Check it out.

thx Jo : )

Jo, blogging at 

Serendipitous Stitching

drew my name for her

Easter Treasure Hunt Blog

 hop.

Such a pretty design, lovely colors.  

Thank you Jo !

I received her envelope today.    

 Jo sent a beautifully stitched cushion, 

wonderful note + 

enclosed a candy bunny, too!

Lovely colors Jo!!!  

Jo has a fabulous blog - head over there when

you get the chance!!!

flower pot

I had the flower pot stitched + it didn't look like the photograph on the pattern.

I checked the diagram + compared to the

picture on the instructions ...

And, still - what I HAD, didn't look right.   Decisions - decisions.

Does it bother me enough to re-stitch, or just leave it.

For one thing, the compensating stitches in the photo look like

light blue outside + dark blue inside. 

Also, the basket had more queen stitches along each row in the photo -

which made the basket look even.  Mine looked wonky.   

And, in the end, it just didn't look like the picture, and it is supposed to be a reproduction, and

so I 

went on the EGA Web site - found a digital picture

and re-charted the flower pot portion of the chart.  

Which meant, ripping out - - adding more queen stitches on the right side of the flower pot. 

 More  queen stitches.

OK?  

Now I like it, and it looks like the photograph.

Next, the compensating stitches....