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Pumpkin added to Autumn Row by Bent Creek. Not much time for needlework these days.

Some progress on Mary Hannah Gipson [sampler researched and charted by Ruth Ann Russell]
SAN-Q Magazine, Winter 2010.   

Homespun Elegance:   Yes, I did finish the tatting + added it to the roll-up.   So far, the tatting has held up well as I seem to use the roll-up often.   The red thread was found at an Antique Mall in Carmel, Indiana.   It seemed so interesting to find thread wound on paper/cardboard.   

And, here is the Homespun Elegance pattern [front]:

some progress

These are Jeannette Douglas Designs

Autumn Biscornu Stackers.

 I've got most of the silk over dye fiber stitched.   There are a few more motifs to add before the backstitch/outline and assembly.    This is a nice design, from my stash.   Chosen for the Biscornu SAL - along with FB group, All About Smalls.  


And, decision:    I had my mind all made up, tatted a sample.   Tatted another sample.  I tatted samples x FOUR, and liked the one in the top right corner.    

 Lizbeth, size 80, color 168 Latte Foam.

seems the right size for the project - nice color - and should be sewn on later tonight or tomorrow.

needlebook

Needlebook has felt piece sewn inside.   After I added herringbone border, french knots, I put some material inside the cover.   Final detail - inserted felt --- it is ready to use!

Designed by Sandra Sullivan of Homespun Elegance, Ltd.

The pattern has two very charming strawberry samplers.   Will be fun to stitch!

Folk Art IX

Strawberries

 c. 1984 Homespun Elegance, Ltd.

Received in the post ...

What fun - Halloween designs in July..... a recent prize from Sandra Sullivan's giveaway via her web site + Facebook page.     I am so lucky!!!!     I went thru my fibers and HE charms and think I have most of the colors.   I may need to invest in a couple star/pumpkin charms.   

AND, if you like bunny things, you might enjoy seeing the hand made shuttles from Carollyn.   They are so lovely.   Not sure I want to use them for tatting - may just enjoy looking at them!!!   Carollyn blogs at Carollyn's Tatting Blog.  

Wonderful package - such an artist!

Needlebook cover

Folk Art IX

Strawberries

 c. 1984 homespun Elegance, Ltd.

This is one of those patterns ... that I purchased 2nd hand.   I knew it existed, couldn't locate it anyplace.  I saw the sampler stitched and kept looking.   There are 2 samplers of berries and I still want to stitch them!

Meanwhile, I stitched the small pincushion [photo shows design on wooden stand].   When I started on light pink aida cloth, the yellow/blue didn't show up - needed to reverse those two colors in the 'pot'.    I used GAST Cherry Wine, Buttercrunch on the berries; Weeks Ivy for the leaves/stems; Needle Necessities 1342 + GAST Buttercrunch for the strawberry pot.   

These are photos of the pattern leaflet front:

... while the storm was carrying on outside ...

I had some needlework in hand.    Kept one eye on weather info.  And, yep, power went out.

I think this is all I will stitch on this piece.   It is "Simply Red, Plus" designed by Sandra Sullivan - Homespun Elegance, Ltd.    c.2010.    The pattern calls for Mountain Mist, which I have, I just liked this blue better with the linen.   It is about 3 1/4 x 2 1/4"    The button from my stash, I had an amber pearl button, liked this one better.

I was looking thru my finished pieces and realize I have a couple for Independence Day.   I will have to flip thru patterns as I thought I had more.

  

Land of the Free
c.2008 Teri Richards
Shepherd's Bush 

USA
Tiny Stuff II
c.2001 Homespun Elegance. Ltd.

Finished into a pin - which I enjoy wearing or adding to a bag'

.... misc ....

I have 50 things on my "to do" list + then started talking on the phone, + then it started to rain.    DH and DS going to the movies.    So, pulled out my bag, nearby, + had my HE project in hand.

"Simply Red, Plus"

Designed by Sandra Sullivan

Homespun Elegance, Ltd.   c.2010

The pattern + red fiber were a gift from GF Karol.   As I had the blue fiber close at hand, I started with the blue.   [Needle Necessities, Inc. #1342].    I'm using a piece of 30-count Lt. Espresso, from the House of Stitches fabric bin!   

The pattern has a small pincushion in yellow fiber w/MOP button.   The letters are backwards - quite charming; however, I'm going back to the traditional.    Stitching over one thread.   Should be pretty.

Earlier this week, I managed to sew the bottom part of the the pre-made pieces, to form additional pockets for tools and fibers.   Nice to use the outside pockets as well as the inside pockets.     From the time I purchased these (even before stitched), I've been using them.    Quite handy + a nice size.   : )

Earlier this week, I finished Chipmunk, by Prairie Schooler into a needlebook.   I used aida cloth - which I like for something that gets a lot of use. In the Woods, The Prairie Schooler, c.1994, Book No. 46

  Also, completed the wooden piece by Bucilla.   They have a series called Bucilla Handmade Wooden Stitchables.   Link here.

Before moving along to the next project ....

how about finishing one?  Needlework/stitching is completed.   I changed it a little bit from the pattern.   And added color to the project.   Photo from pattern on the left of the actual stitched rollup.   I put the scissors charm on the scissors keeper.   The pre-finished pieces are really fun to embellish.     I've been using the pieces while they were in progress for needles, scissors, fibers, thread winders, etc.  

 Almost -- I have a few tatting patterns out.   I'd like to edge the brown felt piece with some tatting.   The needlework is probably completed.   When I sew the tatted edge on, I will also sew the bottom of the stitched part - to create a pocket.  

 The Scissors pocket - fits inside the lowest pocket on the roll.   The back has a nice magnet for a book of needles, a needle rest - or just to keep the scissors inside.   The fancy pins were a gift from   Vickie    , who blogs at A Stitcher's Story.  

This set is STITCHED - just not finished.   I need to sew the bottom of the front panels [to form a pockets] and sew the small piece into a pincushion.   I may use some tatted trim.   Not sure how I'll embellish the pincushion - it seems so small.      

The stitched initials are from BBD A Stitcher's Journey.   The patterns, by Sandra Sullivan Homespun Elegance, Ltd.,  are pictured below.    I used Week's Baked Apple on the roll.   Simply Shaker Cidermill Brown for scissors, couple initials.   Also used Simply Shaker Heirloom Gold for the initial on the roll.   Dried Thyme [GAST] for all the green.   Crescent Colours Used Brick on scissor pocket, fold over + soon to be pincushion.   All the Blue from skein of Needle Necessities, Inc. #1342.   Amber Pearl Buttons, Scissors Charm, safety pins.   And, will add tatting this or next week.   

While hunting down my amber pearl buttons ... I found my HE ABC ornament/fob pattern + supplies AND my Bent Creek snapper project.  They had been hiding from me -- I knew I put them someplace, and at last unearthed them.  I pulled out some fibers for the BBD Her Sampler.   

 I have mixed a few silk and cotton fibers.   I have linen, too.   It is hiding!   I want to finished the Homespun Elegance pieces first - then will pick up the alphabet sampler.   If you have not seen the sampler - visit the Blackbird Design blog and follow the link to the free pattern.           

Roll Up ... continues

Have a little more completed.  Now that I have

made a few changes to the pattern + added

color and Initial, it should be finished soon.

 This needlework project is

Homespun Elegance,

Roll Up Set

which I started awhile back.

I'm using more overdye colors than

suggested.

Plus, changed the motifs a little bit, different alphabet, too.

I have some tatting to do around the pin area - found the scissors charm

and button last night.

And, think I know what I want to do with the "over one" stitched piece.

And, final request for donations to the National Kidney Foundation.

 Any amount is welcome.   Our team, Kidney Trotters, will walk together in Indianapolis on Saturday.    DD, DH + I will participate.   Please consider a donation.   You may click on THIS LINK, or in SIDEBAR to donate.   Thank you for your support.

It is a HE kind of stitching

Pin Pokes I

Designed by Sandra Sullivan

Homespun Elegance, Ltd.

I chose different fibers.    I used GAST Dried Thyme, Week's Baked Apple; Needle Necessities 1342; Week's Onyx; and Simply Shaker Sampler Threads Cidermill Brown.    There is another motif in the pattern folder that I'd like to stitch ... and change the colors ; )    The HE patterns are wonderful to stitch while gathering with good friends.    

 And new bead stash ... to string or tat ... meanwhile, 

they decorate the desk!

Gifts ....

Beautiful beaded necklace and earrings made by GF Candy S.   They are dazzling!   Too pretty for a box - have them hanging on the wall near my desk.  Thx Candy!  Check out her etsy, Beads + Crochet,  oodles of lovely patterns, kits + treasures to see!

  

Have you visited Marcia DeCoster's Blog?    The earring pattern can be found there -   Link HERE.   With a lot of help from Candy, I was able to get a pair of earrings started.   The beading is like puzzle building!

And, GF Debbie L enhanced my stitchy stash,  from The Sweetheart Tree:  Baby Bluebells Fob.   So pretty!   And, I do have unadorned scissors which could use an embellished fob!     This is wonderful to have with me in my bag.    Thx Deb ; )

A few more stitches added to Homespun Elegance pattern:  Pin Pokes I

new stash ...

Pin Pokes I  (PFC-88)

Designed by Sandra Sullivan

c. 2010 Homespun Elegance Ltd.

You just never know what you'll spot at the LNS.    Yesterday, at House of Stitches, among many beautifully stitched shop models -- I saw a stitched pincushion from this pattern.    It caught my eye - and, the rest is history.   Into my hand jumped the pattern, and I switched out the fiber a bit (prefer the Weeks Baked Apple over the Crescent Used Brick - perhaps it is just the current dye lot).    What fun to search thru the bin of fabric cuts to find the "just right" colors.   I found a 30 ct Lt Espresso, 30 ct French Vanilla, and 29ct Glenshee which will work.   Never mind there are pre-made pincusions you can use!!!  Thx GF (yes, you know who you are) for the GC.

Once stitched, should complement my other HE pieces.  

Porter Co Fair - Part One

I had 15 entries in the 

Porter Co Fair 

Category One - Arts + Crafts

Section 101 - Special Occasion (any Holiday, special Event)

101c Needleart:

c.2004 Homespun Elegance Ltd.

Spring Fling

Designed by Sandra Sullivan

Comment Card:  "Very nicely stitched.  Even.

Good tension.  Bead location very nice.  Overall 

Excellent job!"

101b Tree Ornament:

Jingle Bell

Pattern by Merie Lettieri

Comment Card"  "Stitching nice + precise,

Very nice job!"

Section 109 - Wearable Art

c. Accessories:

Comment Card:

Kanzashi Flower embellished with tatting and buttons.

d.  Bead Accessories:

Button embellished w/beading.

Comment card:  "good selection of colors.

Good design

nice craftsmanship"

Section 111 - Home Decorating Articles (Not Quilted)

e.Other:

Locker Hooking - Trivet

Comment Card:  "Lot of work

nice color selection, nice design"

Part Two .... tomorrow ; )