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I am enjoying this book - 1/4 thru ... 

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These wooden pieces are really fun to stitch.   The kits have needle, thread, wooden pieces [with holes for threads].   Funness.   

Lake County Fair: Sewing & Collectibles

Home Decorating (1376) Living/Family Room ItemFirst PlaceMore pictures & information HERE.

Home Decorating (1378) Home Decorating PillowSecond PlaceMore Information & pictures HERE

CollectiblesI thought it would be fun to try this section. Only one ribbon awarded. Maybe I'll do better next year!
(221) Doll/StandClothespin Dolls, made by my Mom

(243) Buttons 9x12 displayThird Place!

(244) Cookie Cutters (6)These were used by my Brothers & Sister while we were growing up

(263) Not Specified AboveThread winders

Pin: Love

Love, c. Birds of a Feather
Stitched over one thread on 32-count linen w/Anchor floss. 41W x 59H. I put the pin next to some of my thread winders so you could get an idea of the size.

"Spring Fling"

"Spring Fling"c.2004 Homespun Elegance Ltd.Designed by Sandra Sullivan
I enjoyed stitching this charming design. I made some changes to the design. All explained HERE . To finish into a small pillow (looks too cute displayed in a basket on the table) I used Mill Hill glass seed beads #02019 around the edge.
I bought the thread winders at House of Stitches. I've had my eye on them for some time. I saw them on the Skinner Sisters web site. Says they are made out of cattle "bone and horn". Just had to add them to my thread winder collection : )
As for my pillow form, I did find the RIGHT size on sale at JoAnn Fabrics. Next time I ever make a pillow -- I'll have to remember to have the finished size measure 12", 14", 16" or 18" square!! Otherwise, I'm not sure how to make a pillow form. This one had a zipper -- so, I guess it goes on the bottom? I'm such a newbie with sewing. There is a picture of the pillow case I designed HERE. It is an original design. I donated the pattern to The Applique Society.

Thank you everybody : )

I have a pretty good break-out of poison Ivy, Poison Oak or Poison Sumac on my forearms -- thus, have no stitching to share. Once it heals, I hope to get some needle & thread moving!

I appreciate the comments and e-mails to my last post. The thread drops I purchased are working out well for me. IMO are very nice -- I luv them.

AND, I was given a couple links, which I'd like to share here -- for more DIY [Do It Yourself] covered bobbins , covered bobbins (different shape), AND thread drops.

As I have been told [more than once] that some links on my blog aren't working, here are direct links:

Thread Drops:

http://silverthreadsgoldenneedle.blogspot.com/2007/11/eggheads-aka-thread-drops.html

Covered Floss Bobbins:

http://thesmallobject.com/stenopad/wordpress/?p=776


http://translate.google.com/translate?client=tmpg&hl=en&u=http://monaiguille.blogspot.com/&langpair=fr|en

MUST HAVES : )

Good Afternooon! How is everybody doing? Yesterday, GF Sue D & Deb L picked me up & we went into LaPorte to visit House of Stitches for NANI business. What a delightful time! While browsing, I picked up a couple MUST HAVES. I have new thread drops for my perle cottons. I enjoy stitching tabletoppers & I think the thread drops will be the answer to my storage needs. I like to store the perle coton fibers without worrying about the 'bends' from floss bobbins.

ALSO, I found a drawstring bag for my mending supplies -- It has room for small scissors, little pockets on the inside for spools of thread & the bottom is a pincushion.


This is what it looks like when open:It is small enough to be portable & I luv the drawstring closure.












Floss Bobbins
I have not been able to keep up with individual e-mails! Sorry, it has been quite busy around here.

For the person who asked about the web link, for the freebie pattern to make your own Embroidery Floss Bobbins:

I tried the link this a.m. & it was working. Direct link is: http://craftchi.com/blog/?p=610 OR Embroidery Thread Cards.

For the stitcher looking for the multiple color floss bobbins:

I bought them at House of Stitches in LaPorte, Indiana. They are see-thru plastic & I think the same thickness as the white plastic bobbins. I visited House of Stitches yesterday & they still had some : )

Q & A

Thank you for your kind comments! And, to answer some questions:

On May 5, 1998, I joined the local chapter, Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana (NANI) of The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc. (EGA). TEN YEARS AGO!!! I've been stitching for 10 years : ) Happy Stitching Anniversary TO ME : )

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The threadwinders seen in above photograph & pictured in this post are inexpensive, & purchased at Hobby Lobby. They were 50% off in the beading aisle. Called River Shell Pendant, Traditions, Natural Gallery. I bought a couple of them & use them as thread winders.

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Yes, I finished a couple of blocks. I don't know which one to submit.More information on the Friendship Quilt, 2008 HERE .

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Mary: Here is a picture of the needlebook (rabbit):

It is from:In The Woods, The Prairie Schooler, c.1994, Book No. 46. I also stitched the Chipmunk for another needlebook:

Satin Stitch - Heart Kit

Boo! Happy Halloween!This lovely heart (first photo) is another kit from The Victoria Sampler. It was given to me by a NANI friend. I spent a good deal of time locating the charm & beads for this one. As it was an 'in the car' project - I took out the charm/bead pkg & put it 'someplace' where it would not be 'lost'. Yeah -- what a fossil. Took me awhile to unearth the pkg!!! Later this afternoon, I plan to stitch the rest of it.

This is a kit I stitched up a few years back & finished into a heart ornament. It is Assisi Embroidery. I plan to finish the Satin Stitch heart (first photo) in the same way. As I recall, it was a doorprize at an EGA chapter event. These are nice kits as there are different fibers included & ENOUGH fibers included ... you know what I mean? Dreadful to run out of ingredients when you purchase a kit.

I started this kit at the Dentist's office waiting room ... & thought I might finish it up this week. I love the title of these hearts "Beyond Cross Stitch" as they sprinkle in specialty stitches. I'm really tired of the 'x' right now. I in the mood for other kinds of stitching.
Before you ask ... the threadwinders are from House of Stitches . They come in boxes of six & I couldn't resist purchasing the butterfly design [several designs available]. I have a thing for threadwinders. And, as always, click on the photo to enlarge [for those readers not familiar with blogging]