My Stitcher's Heart....(464)

Greetings...it's been a busy time since last we met...a birthday, 5th grade graduation, last day of school, Father's Day, out of town visitors, baseball games, swim meets and a quick visit to my parents. And, as I write this, thunder is rolling through and it's pouring rain! I'm going to show a few pics of our celebrations at the end of the post but for now I'll start with some stitching. Up first is a finish-finish to add to my Stroll. It is My Stitcher's Heart by Hands on Design, stitched in 2017. This was a shop exclusive for the Elegant Stitch and was a very inclusive kit...all the stitching supplies, finishing supplies and the wax key. I did add some beads at the ends of the twisted cording. I really was drawn to this by the colors and I liked the saying on the top..."My needle and thread, may they never part, it's the key to unlock my stitcher's heart". And, of course, there was the tomato pincushion....isn't that just too adorable????!!! We had to paint and wax the box, then modge podge the printed paper from an antique magazine on the inside (the paint, wax and modge podge were not included).

Inside of box

Set of smalls (I have the pincushion propped up)

Next up is week 25 of the Red Sampler Band SAL..only three more installments and a bonus chart.

And last but not least is what I've gotten accomplished on Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by by Thistles. The fabric is not showing up well; it's actually a dark green.

 
 Now the aforementioned family photos:

Asher's new baseball buddy

Cora getting ready for back stroke

Esther on last day of school

Sign my daughter made for hubby for Father's Day

Birthday celebration at Buckroe Beach (James, the birthday boy is at far left)

5th Grade graduation

Great day at Buckroe Beach---what a gem!!!

Hope you enjoyed...thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi