update

Plain & Fancy Collection

"Stitching Pocket-Plus"

c. 2011 Sandra Sullivan

Homespun Elegance, Ltd.

Finished the stitching - scissors

fob for this lovely set.

This is stitched over one thread.

Did you read today's post

The House is In

from CathyB?

No?  Head right over!!!

Cathy shares her C Street Samplerworks projects.

This is Mary Hannah Gipson

from Winter 2010 SAN-Q Magazine

Article and charted by

Ruth Ann Russell

And, the next C Street Samplerworks on my list is:

Need Has Nothing to do With It

Inquiring Minds ...

Plain & Fancy Collection

"Stitching Pocket-Plus"

c. 2011 Sandra Sullivan

Homespun Elegance, Ltd.

So far, have the two pre-made pieces stitched.  The Kelmscott Designs, Storklettes scissors, are perfect size. Started the scissors fob last night (over one) - I guess it could be a pincushion or fob.   I wanted to tat a little something, too.

Visited House of Stitches this afternoon.   They are having the Stash Exchange / Sale again - the date chosen is August 18th.   Again, booth rental going to Riley Children's Hospital Foundation.   Stay tuned for the official announcement.   Wonderful to talk with Ruth Ann Russell (C Street Samplerworks), such a joy to cross paths + catch up on the news.    Enjoyed looking at all the new charts!   I purchased the little scissors charm needed for the HE Stitcher's Necessaire.   That is next on my 'to do' list.   

Will be great to have these projects DONE.    My sons were thoughtful to pick up over dye fibers + linen  for Mary Hannah Gipson -- then, with their GC, I picked out the HE pieces (photos above).   Feeling irritated with myself for misplacing the bag, I tore the place apart until I unearthed these projects.   So, they are priority stitching and maybe I can have something in the NANI 2013 exhibit!!!   I'm such a stitching snail.     

colors

Above is photo from the pattern.

it is c.2011 Homespun Elegance Ltd.

The pieces are premade by Adam Original -

I'm just stitching the charming motifs.

(well, the rectangular pin cushion will be linen scrap, perhaps some tatting added).

The cloth has lovely mix of dk red, blue, green, brown-beige.

The CC Used Brick and GA Cidermill Brown are terrific.

Then, when I looked at the dark red fabric, there was a hint

of blue - a pretty blue, I'm using Needle Necessities 1342,

and the green - GA Dried Thyme.

This is what I have so far:

when the power goes out ...

The battery Ott Light is ON!!!

This needlework is

Homespun Elegance,

Roll Up Set

which I started awhile back.

I'm using more overdye colors than

suggested.

Plus, changed the alphabet.

(well, we all knew that would happen).

I'm using the alphabet in

A Stitchers Journey.

I enjoy having a lot of alphabet charts 

and thought these letters so beautiful.

The pre-made pieces are lovely.   I enjoy a little

more color when I'm stitching.   So, in addition to the brown and red, suggested --

I have a green overdye and blue overdye from my stash

for some of the motifs.

Should be pretty when finished.

Comments by ZingerBug.com

Color Play ...

DONE!!!

I just saw The Southpaw Stitcher

has photo up, with details on the class.

Lucky

He is lucky to still be in the house.

He has a quick paw!

He was sitting on the desk for about an hour

before he grabbed the linen.

See how innocent he looks

right before he grabbed my needlework?

Maybe he just didn't like the camera.

Mr. Katt keeping me company while

I was choosing colors.

No damage done (whew)

This is Color Play, Part One

for the NANI class.

Not much stitching left to accomplish.

A Winner ....

My name was selected for

Lilla's Giveaway.   The tag she

creative arrived in today's mail.

Treat yourself by visiting

her blog, Just Lilla --- 

La vie en Rose by Lilla on Etsy ---

and/or, viewing her Pinterest boards.

Per Lilla's blog:

"Made the key or bag tag from old French paper"

to be used as a key tag or to adorn a back pack.

For now, I have the bag + 

tag hanging on my wall!

Here is what the back looks like:

Thank you Lilla!!!