A Few Finishes and a New Start

Well, we survived the 4 days with the grand kiddies with nary an issue.We hung around the house for 2 days and played games and watched videos. One day we went to Baltimore to spend the day with the great grandparents. The boys went to the B&O train museum and Fort McHenry. The girls had lunch at Cafe Hon in Hampden and shopped a little...and I mean a little..... Cora wasn't in to the "grown ups" stores. Their last day with us we spent at a water park. It was an awful lot of fun, but after 4 hours of up the steps (some 4 stories high) and down the slides, hubby and I were exhausted!!!! But it was a GOOD exhaustion, and hopefully we created some fond memories for the kids. 

Our very own "hon" complete with beehive!!!

After we returned home, I needed some quiet activities so what better than some finishing!!! This first project I needlepointed about 7-8 years ago. I can't remember where I got the kit but think it was on E-bay. I fell in love with the autumn theme and colors--my faves!!! So, here is Gold Acorn Spectacles Case:

Next up is Pin Money Pocket by Summer House Stitch Workes:

Then, I put the pincushion part of Stitching By the Sea by Hands On Designs together. I did use Betsy Morgans joining technique instead of lacing through back stitches. I have to find some appropriate fabric to line the "basket" and the set will be complete. I also added OC to the top as Ocean City, MD is my favorite spot to "stitch by the sea".

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!
Stasi